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    • Rose Borseth, M.Ed.

      Student Success Coach
      Academic Achievement Center

      Email: rose.borseth@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8296

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.Ed. (2018)
      Southwest Minnesota State University

      B.S. in Education (2006)
      Drake University

    • Lydia Gray

      Coordinator
      Academic Achievement Center

      Email: grayl@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8209

      Available on campus.

    • Nicholas Kennicker, M.A.

      Student Success Coach
      Academic Achievement Center

      Email: nicholas.kennicker@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8597

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Student Affairs

    • Olivia Swiderski, B.A.

      Student Success Coach
      Academic Achievement Center

      Email: olivia.swiderski@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8224

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Business with emphasis in Management, Finance& Banking (2020); Magna Cum Laude
      Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa

    • Kristin Wempen, M.S.Ed.

      Director of AAC, Director of Retention
      Academic Achievement Center

      Email: kristin.wempen@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8211

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      M.S. in School Guidance & Counseling
      Buena Vista University

      B.A. in Health Promotion
      University of Northern Iowa

    • Jennifer Edwards, B.A.

      Administrative Assistant
      Academic Affairs

      Email: edwardsj@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8134

      Available online.

    • Michael Gatlin, Ph.D.

      Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor
      Academic Affairs, Health Promotion & Exercise Science

      Email: mike.gatlin@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8785

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. (2014)
      Auburn University

      M.S. (2010)
      Western Michigan University

      B.S. (2009)
      North Carolina State University

    • Sheryl Barbour, B.A.

      Gifts Officer
      Alumni

      Email: sheryl.barbour@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8682

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A in English
      Central College

    • Theodore Schoneman, B.A.

      Director of Alumni Relations
      Alumni

      Email: theodore.schoneman@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8148

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Communications with emphasis in Digital Media, Public Relations, & Journalism (2020)–Summa Cum Laude
      Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa

      A.A. in General Education (2017)
      North Iowa Area Community College; Mason City, Iowa

    • Kristi Carlson

      Professor Emeritus
      Art

      Email: kristi.carlson@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

    • Gina Fulcher, M.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Art

      Email: regina.fulcher@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Ed. in Art Education
      Columbus State University

      B.F.A. in Art/Art Education
      University of Georgia

    • Keely McLain, M.F.A.

      Art Gallery Directory, Adjunct Faculty
      Art

      Email: keely.mclain@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8210

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.F.A. in Studio Art (2019)
      Texas A&M University- Commerce; Commerce, Texas

      B.A. in Studio Art (2016)
      Dallas Baptist University; Dallas, Texas

    • Paul Bartelt, Ph.D.

      Professor of Biology
      Biology

      Email: barteltp@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8236

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Biology, specialization in Ecology and Conservation Biology (2000)
      Idaho State University

      M.A. in Biology, specialization in Ecology (1977)
      University of South Dakotay

      B.S. in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology (1974)
      Iowa State University

      Certified Wildlife Biologist (000-177-6 MR#400)
      The Wildlife Society

    • Gary Coombs, Ph.D.

      Associate Professor
      Biology

      Email: gary.coombs@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8396

      Available online.

      Education

      Postdoctoral fellowship (1997-98)
      The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego, Calif.

      Ph.D in Molecular Biophysics (1997)
      University of Texas SW Med. Cntr.; Dallas, Texas

      B.S. in Microbiology (1991)
      Brigham Young University; Provo, Utah

    • David Flagel, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Biology

      Email: david.flagel@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2015)
      University of Notre Dame, Arthur J. Schmitt Presidential Fellow

      B.S. in Biology (2008)
      University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Honors and Summa Cum Laude

    • Valerie Houghton, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Biology

      Email: valerie.houghton@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Health Psychology (2008)
      Capella University

      M.S. in Biology (1998)
      California State University Northridge

      B.A. in Biology (1992)
      California State University Northridge

    • Eric Linder, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Biology

      Email: eric.linder@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8236

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Zoology
      Brigham Young University

      M.S. in Zoology
      Eastern Illinois University

      B.S. in Biology
      B.A in Art
      St. John's University

    • Andrea Searcy, B.S.

      Adjunct Faculty, Lab Manager
      Biology

      Email: andrea.searcy@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8349

      Available on campus.

      Education

      BS in Biology, emphasis in pre-med (1995)
      Idaho State University; Pocatello, Idaho

       

    • Allison Shackelton, M.S.

      Faculty & Lab Manager
      Biology

      Email: allison.shackelton@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S. in Biological Sciences (2021)
      Northern Illinois University; DeKalb, Ill.

    • Charles Williams, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Biology

      Email: charles.williams@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Ecology
      Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, Va.

      M.S. in Entomology
      Rutgers University; New Brunswick, N.J.

      B.A. in Botany & Zoology
      Drew University; Madison, N.J.

    • Daniela Argento, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A
      Capella University

      B.A.
      William Paterson University

    • Amber Benjegerdes, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: amber.benjegerdes@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Business Finance (2021) – from American Intercontinental University<br />

      B.A. with concentration in Business Management and Finance/Banking, minor in English (2015) – Waldorf

    • Bari Courts, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: bari.courts@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 515-724-0737

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Organizational Management (July 2001-October 2005)
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      M.B.A. in Management
      University of Cincinnati

      B.A. in Mathematics (1989)
      Kenyon College

    • Joel De Boer, M.S., M.Div.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: joel.deboer@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Div.
      Calvin Theological Seminary

      M.S. in Leadership
      Grand Canyon University

      B.R.E.
      Reformed Bible College

    • Denny Gilbertson, M.B.A., M.A.

      Program Director, Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: denny.gilbertson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-430-4376

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      Columbia Southern University

      M.A.
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A.
      University of Northern Iowa

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Angela Golden, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: angela.golden@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Business Administration (2001)
      Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, AL

      Post-Graduate Studies in International Studies (1999)
      The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio

      B.A. in International Studies (1998)
      The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio

    • Larry Hill, Ed.D

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: larry.hill@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8186

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Educational Administration
      Drake University

      M.Ed & Ed. Specialist in Educational Administration
      Drake University

      B.S. in Social Studies (Education)
      Mankato State University

    • Dawn Johnson, M.S., M.B.A.

      Professor
      Business

      Email: johnsond@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8213

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.

      M.S.
      Minnesota State; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A.
      Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Joanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: joanna.lin@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8294

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of Nebraska; Omaha, NE

      B.S. in Accounting
      Wayne State College; Wayne, NE

    • Pamela McLaughlin, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: pamela.mclaughlin@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Human Resources Management
      Webster University

      B.S. in Organizational Management
      Crichton College

    • Lori Michael, M.B.A., J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: lori.michael@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Licensed Attorney State of Minnesota (2001-2023)

      J.D.
      Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Hamline School of Law); St. Paul, Minn.(2000)

      Hamline Healthcare Compliance Program
      Hamline Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; St. Paul, Minn. (2015)

      M.B.A.
      Keller School of Business Management; Edina, Minn. (2009)

      B.A., Co-ordinate Majors Biology and Environmental Studies, Minor in Chemistry
      Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich. (1985)

    • Joseph Milczewski, D.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: joseph.milczewski@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.A. in Leadership
      Baker Center for Graduate Studies; Mich.

      M.B.A. in International Business
      University of South Carolina

      B.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology
      Kent State University

      A.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance
      Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

    • Valentina Parsa, M.B.A., C.P.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: valentina.parsa@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Accounting & Business Administration
      University of West Florida

       

    • John Robinson, M.A., M.B.A.

      Professor
      Business

      Email: jr@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8215

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A. with studies in finance
      University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.

      M.A. in Accounting & Computer Systems
      Mankato State University

      B.A. in Accounting & Finance
      Mankato Sate University

    • Bob Sarver, D.B.A.

      Associate Professor
      Business

      Email: bob.sarver@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8258

      Available on campus.

      Education

      D.B.A.; Sigma Beta Delta
      Wilmington University; Administration Award for Academic Excellence

      M.B.A.
      Saint Ambrose University

      B.S. in Engineering Management
      University of Illinois; Chicago, Ill.

    • Janice Spangenburg, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: janice.spangenburg@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 757-650-2369

      Available online.

      Education

      Graduate Certificate in Logistics
      American Military University

      Ph.D. in Business & Organizational Leadership
      Regent University

      M.A. in Organizational Leadership
      Fielding Graduate University

      M.S. in Management
      Troy University

      B.A. in Business
      St. Leo University

      A.A.S. in Data Processing
      Tidewater Community College

    • Mark Sutton, M.B.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: mark.sutton@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8294

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Business Administration
      Western Carolina University

      B.S.B.A. in Marketing
      University of Tennessee

    • Lauren VanTalia, D.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: lauren.vantalia@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.A. in International Business (2007- 2012 Face-to-Face, blended & online)
      Argosy University; San Diego, Calif.

      M.B.A. in Business (2005- 2007 online & on-ground)
      University of Phoenix; San Diego, Calif.

      B.S. in Computerized Business Administration (2002-2005)
      Coleman University; San Diego, Calif.

       

    • Renee Weeks, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: renee.weeks@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 701-866-3053

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2007)
      University of Wisconsin; Whitewater, Wis.

      B.S.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2005); Summa Cum Laude
      University of Wisconsin; Platteville, Wis.

       

    • Daniela Argento, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A
      Capella University

      B.A.
      William Paterson University

    • Amber Benjegerdes, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: amber.benjegerdes@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Business Finance (2021) – from American Intercontinental University<br />

      B.A. with concentration in Business Management and Finance/Banking, minor in English (2015) – Waldorf

    • Bari Courts, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: bari.courts@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 515-724-0737

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Organizational Management (July 2001-October 2005)
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      M.B.A. in Management
      University of Cincinnati

      B.A. in Mathematics (1989)
      Kenyon College

    • Joel De Boer, M.S., M.Div.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: joel.deboer@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Div.
      Calvin Theological Seminary

      M.S. in Leadership
      Grand Canyon University

      B.R.E.
      Reformed Bible College

    • Denny Gilbertson, M.B.A., M.A.

      Program Director, Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: denny.gilbertson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-430-4376

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      Columbia Southern University

      M.A.
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A.
      University of Northern Iowa

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Angela Golden, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: angela.golden@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Business Administration (2001)
      Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, AL

      Post-Graduate Studies in International Studies (1999)
      The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio

      B.A. in International Studies (1998)
      The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio

    • Larry Hill, Ed.D

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: larry.hill@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8186

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Educational Administration
      Drake University

      M.Ed & Ed. Specialist in Educational Administration
      Drake University

      B.S. in Social Studies (Education)
      Mankato State University

    • Dawn Johnson, M.S., M.B.A.

      Professor
      Business

      Email: johnsond@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8213

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.

      M.S.
      Minnesota State; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A.
      Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Joanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: joanna.lin@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8294

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of Nebraska; Omaha, NE

      B.S. in Accounting
      Wayne State College; Wayne, NE

    • Pamela McLaughlin, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: pamela.mclaughlin@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Human Resources Management
      Webster University

      B.S. in Organizational Management
      Crichton College

    • Lori Michael, M.B.A., J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: lori.michael@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Licensed Attorney State of Minnesota (2001-2023)

      J.D.
      Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Hamline School of Law); St. Paul, Minn.(2000)

      Hamline Healthcare Compliance Program
      Hamline Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; St. Paul, Minn. (2015)

      M.B.A.
      Keller School of Business Management; Edina, Minn. (2009)

      B.A., Co-ordinate Majors Biology and Environmental Studies, Minor in Chemistry
      Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich. (1985)

    • Joseph Milczewski, D.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: joseph.milczewski@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.A. in Leadership
      Baker Center for Graduate Studies; Mich.

      M.B.A. in International Business
      University of South Carolina

      B.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology
      Kent State University

      A.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance
      Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

    • Valentina Parsa, M.B.A., C.P.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: valentina.parsa@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Accounting & Business Administration
      University of West Florida

       

    • John Robinson, M.A., M.B.A.

      Professor
      Business

      Email: jr@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8215

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A. with studies in finance
      University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.

      M.A. in Accounting & Computer Systems
      Mankato State University

      B.A. in Accounting & Finance
      Mankato Sate University

    • Bob Sarver, D.B.A.

      Associate Professor
      Business

      Email: bob.sarver@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8258

      Available on campus.

      Education

      D.B.A.; Sigma Beta Delta
      Wilmington University; Administration Award for Academic Excellence

      M.B.A.
      Saint Ambrose University

      B.S. in Engineering Management
      University of Illinois; Chicago, Ill.

    • Janice Spangenburg, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: janice.spangenburg@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 757-650-2369

      Available online.

      Education

      Graduate Certificate in Logistics
      American Military University

      Ph.D. in Business & Organizational Leadership
      Regent University

      M.A. in Organizational Leadership
      Fielding Graduate University

      M.S. in Management
      Troy University

      B.A. in Business
      St. Leo University

      A.A.S. in Data Processing
      Tidewater Community College

    • Mark Sutton, M.B.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: mark.sutton@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8294

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Business Administration
      Western Carolina University

      B.S.B.A. in Marketing
      University of Tennessee

    • Lauren VanTalia, D.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: lauren.vantalia@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.A. in International Business (2007- 2012 Face-to-Face, blended & online)
      Argosy University; San Diego, Calif.

      M.B.A. in Business (2005- 2007 online & on-ground)
      University of Phoenix; San Diego, Calif.

      B.S. in Computerized Business Administration (2002-2005)
      Coleman University; San Diego, Calif.

       

    • Renee Weeks, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: renee.weeks@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 701-866-3053

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2007)
      University of Wisconsin; Whitewater, Wis.

      B.S.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2005); Summa Cum Laude
      University of Wisconsin; Platteville, Wis.

       

    • Melissa Anderson, M.A.

      Students Account Manager
      Business Office - Residential

      Email: melissa.anderson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8498

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A.
      Waldorf University

    • Daniela Argento, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A
      Capella University

      B.A.
      William Paterson University

    • Amber Benjegerdes, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: amber.benjegerdes@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Business Finance (2021) – from American Intercontinental University<br />

      B.A. with concentration in Business Management and Finance/Banking, minor in English (2015) – Waldorf

    • Bari Courts, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: bari.courts@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 515-724-0737

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Organizational Management (July 2001-October 2005)
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      M.B.A. in Management
      University of Cincinnati

      B.A. in Mathematics (1989)
      Kenyon College

    • Joel De Boer, M.S., M.Div.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: joel.deboer@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Div.
      Calvin Theological Seminary

      M.S. in Leadership
      Grand Canyon University

      B.R.E.
      Reformed Bible College

    • Denny Gilbertson, M.B.A., M.A.

      Program Director, Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: denny.gilbertson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-430-4376

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      Columbia Southern University

      M.A.
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A.
      University of Northern Iowa

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Angela Golden, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: angela.golden@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Business Administration (2001)
      Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, AL

      Post-Graduate Studies in International Studies (1999)
      The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio

      B.A. in International Studies (1998)
      The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio

    • Larry Hill, Ed.D

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: larry.hill@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8186

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Educational Administration
      Drake University

      M.Ed & Ed. Specialist in Educational Administration
      Drake University

      B.S. in Social Studies (Education)
      Mankato State University

    • Dawn Johnson, M.S., M.B.A.

      Professor
      Business

      Email: johnsond@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8213

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.

      M.S.
      Minnesota State; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A.
      Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Joanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: joanna.lin@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8294

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of Nebraska; Omaha, NE

      B.S. in Accounting
      Wayne State College; Wayne, NE

    • Pamela McLaughlin, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: pamela.mclaughlin@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Human Resources Management
      Webster University

      B.S. in Organizational Management
      Crichton College

    • Lori Michael, M.B.A., J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: lori.michael@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Licensed Attorney State of Minnesota (2001-2023)

      J.D.
      Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Hamline School of Law); St. Paul, Minn.(2000)

      Hamline Healthcare Compliance Program
      Hamline Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; St. Paul, Minn. (2015)

      M.B.A.
      Keller School of Business Management; Edina, Minn. (2009)

      B.A., Co-ordinate Majors Biology and Environmental Studies, Minor in Chemistry
      Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich. (1985)

    • Joseph Milczewski, D.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: joseph.milczewski@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.A. in Leadership
      Baker Center for Graduate Studies; Mich.

      M.B.A. in International Business
      University of South Carolina

      B.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology
      Kent State University

      A.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance
      Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

    • Valentina Parsa, M.B.A., C.P.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: valentina.parsa@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Accounting & Business Administration
      University of West Florida

       

    • Sara Poppy, B.A.

      Cashier
      Business Office - Residential

      Email: sara.poppy@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8135

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Finance (1997)
      UNI; Cedar Falls, Iowa

       

    • John Robinson, M.A., M.B.A.

      Professor
      Business

      Email: jr@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8215

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A. with studies in finance
      University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.

      M.A. in Accounting & Computer Systems
      Mankato State University

      B.A. in Accounting & Finance
      Mankato Sate University

    • Bob Sarver, D.B.A.

      Associate Professor
      Business

      Email: bob.sarver@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8258

      Available on campus.

      Education

      D.B.A.; Sigma Beta Delta
      Wilmington University; Administration Award for Academic Excellence

      M.B.A.
      Saint Ambrose University

      B.S. in Engineering Management
      University of Illinois; Chicago, Ill.

    • Janice Spangenburg, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: janice.spangenburg@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 757-650-2369

      Available online.

      Education

      Graduate Certificate in Logistics
      American Military University

      Ph.D. in Business & Organizational Leadership
      Regent University

      M.A. in Organizational Leadership
      Fielding Graduate University

      M.S. in Management
      Troy University

      B.A. in Business
      St. Leo University

      A.A.S. in Data Processing
      Tidewater Community College

    • Mark Sutton, M.B.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Business

      Email: mark.sutton@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8294

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Business Administration
      Western Carolina University

      B.S.B.A. in Marketing
      University of Tennessee

    • Lauren VanTalia, D.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: lauren.vantalia@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.A. in International Business (2007- 2012 Face-to-Face, blended & online)
      Argosy University; San Diego, Calif.

      M.B.A. in Business (2005- 2007 online & on-ground)
      University of Phoenix; San Diego, Calif.

      B.S. in Computerized Business Administration (2002-2005)
      Coleman University; San Diego, Calif.

       

    • Renee Weeks, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Business

      Email: renee.weeks@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 701-866-3053

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2007)
      University of Wisconsin; Whitewater, Wis.

      B.S.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2005); Summa Cum Laude
      University of Wisconsin; Platteville, Wis.

       

    • Kathy Rollefson

      Director
      Career Center

      Email: kathy.rollefson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8681

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      B.S. in Business Administration & International Business (1985)
      Minnesota State University; Moorhead, Minn.

    • Bharat Bhattarai, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Chemistry

      Email: bharat.bhattarai@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Chemistry and Molecular Cell Biology (2009)
      Inha University; Incheon, South Korea.

      M.Sc. in Chemistry Specialized in Inorganic Chemistry (1999)
      Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

    • Ronald Eide, M.A.

      Professor Emeritus
      Chemistry

      Email: ronald.eide@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

    • David Damm, M.A.

      Program Director, Professor, Honors College Adjunct Faculty
      Communications

      Email: dammd@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8246

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Communication Studies, emphasis in Photography
      University of Iowa

      B.A. in Communications, History and Political Science
      University of Iowa

      A.A.
      Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa

    • Joy Newcom, M.A.T., B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Communications

      Email: joy.newcom@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-590-5399

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A.T. in Teaching (2011); Summa Cum Laude
      Morningside University; Sioux City, Iowa

      B.A. in Journalism, emphasis in public relations (1986); Magna Cum Laude
      Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa

    • Mark Newcom, M.A.

      Associate Professor, Director of Electronic Media
      Communications

      Email: newcomm@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8244

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Communication
      Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Fort Worth

       

    • Tiffany Olson, M.F.A.

      Professor
      Communications

      Email: olsont@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8190

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.F.A. in Graphic Design (2006)
      Iowa State University

      B.A. in Humanities, with a concentration in Fine Arts (1999)
      Waldorf College

    • Carlos Ruiz, M.F.A.

      Assistant Professor, Media Specialist
      Communications

      Email: carlos.ruiz@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8242

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.F.A. in Screenwriting
      Asbury University

      B.A. in Communications
      Waldorf College

    • Betsy Yaros, M.F.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Communications

      Email: betsy.yaros@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.F.A. in Art & Technology
      School of the Art Institue of Chicago

      B.F.A. in Film, Video & New Media
      Art Institute of Chicago

      B.A. in Visual Arts
      The Pennsylvania State University

    • Heather Yeoman, M.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Communications

      Email: heather.yeoman@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8249

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Theology
      Wartburg Theological Seminary

      B.A. in Public Relations
      Eastern Kentucky University

    • Shanti Schumaker, B.A.

      Warrior Cross & Vending
      Conferences & Dining Services

      Email: shanti.schumaker@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8590

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Biology (2016)
      Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa

      A.A (2014)
      Iowa Central Community College; Fort Dodge, Iowa

    • Ryan Clark, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Creative Writing

      Email: ryan.clark@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8146

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in English Studies, Creative Writing concentration (2013)
      Illinois State University

      M.F.A. in Writing/Poetics, Poetry concentration (2008)
      Naropa University

      B.A. in English, minor in Political Science (2006)
      University of Mississippi

    • Joe Milan, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Creative Writing

      Email: joe.milan@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8735

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph. D. in English with emphasis in Creative Writing, (2020)
      Barrick Graduate Fellow, Black Mountain

      Institute Ph.D. Fellow
      University of Nevada; Las Vegas

      M.F.A. in Fiction (2012)
      Vermont College of Fine Arts

      B.A. in English with emphasis in Drama (2006)
      University of Washington

    • Wendie Albert, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: wendie.albert@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. Human Services and Criminal Justice
      Capella University

      M.S. in Criminal Justice
      University of Central Florida

      B.A. in Psychology
      University of South Florida

    • Erik Burks, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: erik.burks@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Emergency Services, specialization in Emergency Management
      California State University, Long Beach

      B.A. in Criminal Justice
      Chapman University; Orange, Calif.

    • Tyrone Carter, A.B.D., Q.M.H.P., C.S.A.C.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: tyrone.carter@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administrations Criminal Justice, A.B.D. (dissertation)
      Walden University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administrations Criminal Justice, A.B.D. (2020)
      Walden University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      M.C.J. in Public Safety (2016)
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      B.S. in Criminal Justice (2014)
      Bryant and Stratton College; Milwaukee, Wis. 

      Certification EMT Services (2009)
      Sanford Brown College; St. Louis, Mo.

      A.S.A. Criminal Justice Law Enforcement & Corrections (2005)
      Forest Park Community College; St. Louis, Mo.

    • Troy Cochran, M.S.C.J.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: troy.cochran@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S.C.J.
      University of Cincinnati

      B.S. in Criminal Justice
      Central Christian College of Kansas

    • Daniel Dixon, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: daniel.dixon@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 314-250-3088

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Public Affairs (2016)
      University of Missouri; Columbia, Mo.

      M.S. in Criminal Justice (2013)
      University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg, Mo.

      B.S. in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology (2011); Cum Laude
      Drury University; Springfield, Mo.

    • Justin Fielder, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: justin.fielder@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (2016)
      Nova Southeastern University

      M.S. in Criminal Justice (2009)
      Troy University

      B.S. in Criminal Justice (2006)
      University of Alabama; Birmingham

      A.A. in Criminal Justice (2003)
      Meridian Community College

    • Todd Greene, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Criminal Justice

      Email: todd.greene@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Criminology & Mental Health (2007)
      Nebraska

      M.A. in Sociology (1989)
      S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook

      B.A. in Sociology (1987)
      Nebraska

    • Anastasia Lawrence, M.A.

      Assistant Professor
      Criminal Justice

      Email: anastasia.lawrence@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Criminal Justice (2000)
      Indiana University; Bloomington, Ind.

      B.A. in Public Justice, Legal Studies (1994)
      San Antonio, Texas

      Certification in Crime Scene Investigation (2010)
      University of California; Riverside, Calif.

    • C. Elizabeth Littell, J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: elizabeth.littell@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      J.D. (2002)
      Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

      B.A. (1999)
      University of Tennessee; Knoxville

    • Kristie Milby, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: kristie.milby@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Criminal Justice; Summa Cum Laude

       

    • Kristin Pickett, M.P.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: kristin.pickett@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.P.A. & B.S. in Criminal Justice & Criminology
      Ball State University

    • Adam Sauer, J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: adam.sauer@waldorf.edu

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      J.D. (2008)
      William Mitchell College of Law; St. Paul, Minn.

      B.A. in Business Administration (2004)
      Grand View College; Des Moines, Iowa

    • Christian Schlaerth, Ph.D.

      Department Chair, Assistant Professor
      Criminal Justice

      Email: christian.schlaerth@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8145

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. & M.A. in Sociology (Theory, Stats and Methods, Social Psychology, Race)
      University of Miami; Coral Gables, Fla.

      B.A. in History (Russian and Middle Eastern) & Sociology (Criminology and Criminal Justice); Magna Cum Laude
      LeMoyne College; Syracuse, N.Y.

    • Mith Weiss, J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Criminal Justice

      Email: mitch.weiss@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      J.D.
      Florida Coastal School of Law

      M.E. in Environmental Engineering
      University of Florida

      B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
      Columbia University

    • Gary Will, M.S.C.J.

      Assistant Professor
      Criminal Justice

      Email: gary.will@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8279

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S. in Criminal Justice (2008)
      Andrew Jackson University; Birmingham, Ala.

      Undergraduate Certificate, School of Police Staff & Command (2003)
      Northwestern University; Evanston, Ill.

      B.S. in Liberal Studies, minor in Criminal Justice & a minor in Political Science (2000)
      Eastern Oregon University; La Grande, Ore.

      A.S. in General Studies, Occupational Minor in Criminal Justice (1988)
      Clackamas Community College; Oregon City, Ore.

    • Robert Burdwell, Ph.D

      Adjunct Faculty
      Cybersecurity

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Organization and Management
      Capella University

      M.S. in Computer Information
      University of Phoenix

      B.S. in Occupational Education
      Wayland Baptist University

      A.A.S. in Business Administration
      Wayland Baptist University

    • Clifton Krahenbill, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Cybersecurity

      Email: clifton.krahenbill@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 520-549-3155

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Information Technology (2007)
      Capella University

      B.S. in Information Technology (2005)
      Capella University

    • Debbie Manzano, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Cybersecurity

      Email: debbie.manzano@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 520-226-6645

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Information Technology/Information Security (2012); Graduate with Distinction (4.0)
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      M.A. in Information Systems Engineering (2017); Highest Honors
      Western International University; Tempe, Ariz.

      B.A. in Information Systems (2014); Summa Cum Laude
      Western International University; Tempe, Ariz.

    • Sancho Manzano, Jr., Ph.D.

      Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
      Cybersecurity

      Email: sancho.manzano@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 520-226-7767

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Information Technology/Information Security (2012); Graduation with Distinction 4.0
      Capella University

      M.S. in Information Systems Engineering (2003)
      Western International University

      B.S. in Information Systems (2000)
      Western International University

    • John Nord, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Cybersecurity

      Email: john.nord@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Information Systems Security (2006)
      Colorado Technical University

      B.S. in Computer Information Systems (2004)
      Strayer University

    • Skyler Ahrens, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: skyler.ahrens@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Coaching and Athletic Administration (2018)
      Concordia University-Irvine; Irvine, Calif.

      B.A. in Physical Education with endorsements in Health Education and K-12 Athletic Coaching (2011)
      Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa

    • Pamela Aitchison, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: pamela.aitchison@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8493

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Educational Leadership (2012)
      St. Ambrose University; Davenport, Iowa

      B.A. in Elementary Education, minor in Special Education (2002)
      Buena Vista University; Storm Lake, Iowa

    • Freda Barnett-Braddock, Ed.D.

      Graduate Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: freda.braddock@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 662-587-0210

      Available online.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction
      Liberty University

      M.S. in Educational Leadership (Administration)
      Walden University

      M.S. in Psychology
      Walden University

      B.S in Education
      Blue Mountain College

    • Brecca Faust, Ph.D.

      Clinical Placement Coordinator & Student Teaching Coordinator/Supervisor
      Education

      Email: brecca.faust@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8238

      Available on campus.

    • Ryan Friederich

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: ryan.friederich@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

    • Tamalita Funches, D.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: tamalita.funches@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.Ed. in Transformational Leadership (2018); Dissertation title: “Elementary Teachers' Perceptions on How Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Relate to Academic Achievement”
      Concordia University; Portland, Ore.

      M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics (2012)
      Concordia University; Portland, Ore.

      B.S. in Elementary Education: English and Reading (2003); cum laude
      Jackson State University; Jackson, Miss.

    • Melanie Harms-Espeland, Ph.D.

      Associate Professor
      Education

      Email: melanie.espeland@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8285

      Available on campus.

    • Julia Hart, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: julia.hart@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 850-291-3243

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design and Online Learning (2018)
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      M.Ed. in Secondary Education (1995)
      University of South Alabama; Mobile, Ala.

      B.A. in English (1991)
      University of South Alabama; Mobile, Ala.

    • Blanca Oviedo-Loredo, M.A.

      Adjunct Spanish Faculty
      Education

      Email: blanca.oviedo-loredo@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Modern Languages
      Kansas City University

      B.S. in Education
      Kansas State University

      B.A. in Modern Languages
      Kansas State University

    • Sarah Owen, Ed.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Education

      Email: sarah.owen@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8285

      Available online.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership
      Northcentral University; Calif. (online)

      Ed.S. & M.A. in Education
      University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala.

      B.S. in Elementary Education, Minor in Early Childhood
      University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala.

      National Board Certification in Early Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early & Middle Childhood

      Reading Specialist & Educational Leadership Certification
      University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala.

    • Melia Slinger, M.Sci.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: melia.slinger@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Sci.Ed. in Reading & Literacy PreK-6
      Walden University; Minn.

      B.A. in Elementary Education
      Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa

    • Patti Strukel, Ed.D.

      Department Chair, Assistant Professor, Licensure Officer
      Education

      Email: patti.strukel@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8489

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ed. D. in Educational Leadership (2018)
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction (2008)
      College of St. Catherine; St. Paul, Minn.

      B.A. in Secondary Education with emphasis in Social Studies, minor in English (1996); Honors
      University of Minnesota; Morris, Minn.

    • Becky Stumme

      Administrative Assistant
      Education

      Email: stummeb@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8488

      Available on campus.

    • Ruth Thurber, Ed.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Education

      Email: ruth.thurber@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Child & Youth Studies: Special Services/Exceptional Education (2003); 4.0
      Nova Southeastern University

      Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration and Supervision (1991)
      Syracuse University

      M.S. in Educational Administration & Supervision (1976)
      Syracuse University

      B.S. in Elementary Education, minor in Psychology (1974)
      Russell Sage College; Troy, N.Y.

      Certified Permanent Teacher (N.Y.) in Special Education, Elementary Education & School District Administrator with pre-K to Adults

    • Vincent Beach, Ph.D.

      Professor of English & Manager of Special Projects
      English

      Email: vince.beach@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8133

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. and M.Phil. in English
      The Graduate School and University Center; City University of New York

      M.A. in World and Comparative Literature
      San Francisco State University

      Master's certificate (15 hrs.) in Organizational Leadership
      Mountain State University

      B.A. in Philosophy
      Cum Laude – San Francisco State University

    • Sabrina Chambers, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      English

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership
      Northcentral University; San Diego, Calif.

      M.A. in English
      East Tennessee State University

      B.S. in Marketing
      Tennessee Technological University

    • Mary Eggebraaten, M.S.

      Adjunct Factulty
      English

      Email: mary.eggebraaten@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8225

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Organizational Leadership
      Columbia Southern University

      B.A. in English
      South Dakota State University

    • Suzanne Falck-Yi, Ph.D.

      Professor, Director of Honors College
      English

      Email: falckyis@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8218

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in English (1990)
      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana-Champaign, Ill.

      M.A. in English (1984)
      Northern Illinois University; DeKalb, Ill.

      B.A. in English (1982)
      Eureka College; Eureka, Ill.

    • Melanie Goss, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      English

      Email: melanie.goss@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph. D. in English Studies, Specialization in Children's Literature (2013)
      Illinois State University; Normal, Ill.

      M.A. in English Literature (2009)
      University of New Hampshire; Durham, N.H.

      B.A. in English & Secondary Education (2008)
      Longwood University; Farmville, Va.

    • Jordana Hall, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor of Technical Writing
      English

      Email: jordana.hall@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in English Studies, Children's Literature & Literary Theory (2019)
      Illinois State University

      M.A. in English with emphasis in Children's Literature & Film (2010)
      Texas A&M University; Commerce, Texas

      B.A. in English with emphasis in British Literature, minor in Interdisciplinary Studies (2002)
      Texas A&M University; Commerce, Texas

    • Jennifer Jackson, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      English

      Email: jennifer.jackson@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Writing & Rhetoric (2011)
      Missouri State University

      B.A. in English & Political Science respectively (2008)
      Blackburn College

    • Heidi Aitchison, B.A.

      Assistant Director of Residential Financial Aid
      Financial Aid

      Email: heidi.aitchison@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8122

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Finance and Banking 
      Buena Vista University

    • Amber Anderson, B.S.W.

      Financial Aid Counselor
      Financial Aid

      Email: amber.anderson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8142

      Available online.

      Education

      B.S.W. in Social Work
      Luther College; Decorah, Iowa

    • Adam Buehler, B.A.

      Senior Financial Aid Counselor
      Financial Aid

      Email: adam.buehler@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8784

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Banking & Finance
      Waldorf College

    • Valerie Gibbs

      Federal & State Award Specialist
      Financial Aid

      Email: val.gibbs@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8115

      Available online and on campus.

    • Sara Helvik

      Financial Aid Counselor
      Financial Aid

      Email: sara.helvik@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8289

      Available online.

    • Nick Kaufman, B.A.

      Financial Aid Counselor & Verification
      Financial Aid

      Email: nick.kaufman@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8286

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Communications
      University of Dubuque

    • HP Kobriger

      Financial Aid Counselor/Reporting Specialist
      Financial Aid

      Email: hp.kobriger@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8892

      Available online.

    • Duane Polsdofer, Jr., B.A.

      Director
      Financial Aid

      Email: duane.polsdofer@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8121

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Financial Management (1987)
      University of Northern Iowa

       

    • Jill Thorson

      Financial Aid Counselor II, Reporting Specialist
      Financial Aid

      Email: jill.thorson@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8363

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Administrative Assistant/Word Processing Specialist
      Hamilton Business College

       

    • Cristen True, M.A.

      Associate Director Online Financial Aid
      Financial Aid

      Email: cristen.true@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8784

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Organizational Leadership with concentration in Human Resource Development
      Waldorf University

      B.A. in Elementary Education
      Western Governors University

      A.A.S. in Community Service Aid
      Sauk Valley Community College

    • Steven Bardwell, M.S.

      Program Director, Assistant Professor
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: steven.bardwell@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 601-624-3777

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Executive Fire Service Leadership
      Grand Canyon University; Phoenix, Ariz.

      B.S. in Fire Prevention Technology
      The University of Memphis; Memphis, Tenn.

    • Alan Joos, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: alan.joos@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Ex Fire Service Leadership
      Grand Canyon University

      B.S. in Tech Management
      Utah Valley University

      A.A.S. in Fire Science
      Utah Valley University

    • James Olds, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: james.olds@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Engineering Technology
      Murray State

      B.S. in Government/Psychology
      University of Maryland

    • Edmond Rodriguez, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: edmond.rodriguez@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Executive Fire Serv. Leadership
      Grand Canyon State University

      B.S. in Fire Science
      Columbia Pacific University

      A.A.S. in Nursing
      Excelsior College

    • Robert Seccuro, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: robert.seccuro@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Emergency & Disaster Management
      American Public University

      B.S. in Fire Science Management
      American Public University

    • Todd Weidman, M.P.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: todd.weidman@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.P.A. in Fire Science Management
      Anna Maria College

      M.B.A. in Human Resource Management
      Columbia Southern University

      B.S. in Fire Science Administration
      Waldorf College

      B.S. in Fire Science
      Columbia Southern University

      A.A.S. in Fire Science Technology
      Pikes Peak Community College

    • Donnie West, Jr., M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Fire Science Administration

      Email: donnie.west@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Executive Leadership (in progress)
      Grand Canyon University

      M.A. in Occupational Health & Safety Engineering
      Columbia Southern University

      B.S. in Public Safety Administration
      Athens State University

      A.S. in Fire Science
      Jefferson State Community College

      Paramedic degree
      University of Alabama in Birmingham

    • Danica Brouwer, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: danica.brouwer@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A. in Health Care Administration
      North Central University

      B.S.
      Kaplan University

      A.A.S. in Medical Assistant
      Hamilton College

    • Jimmie Flores, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: jimmie.flores@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development
      Fielding Graduate University

      D.M. in Information Systems and Technology
      University of Phoenix

      M.B.A in Finance, Marketing and Management
      University of St. Thomas

    • Reginald McCoy, D.B.H.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: reginald.mccoy@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      D.B.H., minor in Healthcare Administration (2019)
      Arizona State University, School of Health Solutions; Tempe, Ariz.

      M.P.A., minor in Health Care Management (2010)
      Keller Graduate School of Management; Chicago, Ill.

      M.B.A., minor in Human Resource Management (2009)
      Keller Graduate School of Management; Chicago, Ill.

      B.S. in Technical Management (2007)
      DeVry University; Addison, Ill.

    • Russell Meade, J.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: russ.meade@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 828-625-4744

      Available online.

      Education

      J.D. in Law
      St. John's Univeristy, School of Law

      B.A. in Political Science
      Adelphi University

    • Kelsey Schwei, Ph.D.

      Undergraduate Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: kelsey.schwei@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Biomedical & Health Informatics (2015)
      University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wis.

      M.S. in Healthcare Informatics (2012)
      University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wis.

      B.S. in Health Sciences (2010)
      Texas A & M University; College Station, Texas

    • Syneatha Sewell, D.H.Sc., M.H.A., C.P.C.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: syneatha.sewell@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Dr. Sewell holds a doctoral degree in Health Science from Nova Southeastern University. She obtained her master’s and bachelors of science in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Sewell is also a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC and has previously taught and developed curriculum for health information technology, revenue cycle management, health care management and medical insurance courses.

      Dr Sewell has been teaching in higher education for over 8 years. She understands that learning needs are diverse, teaching’s must be student centered and active learning must be present. With over 25 years of health care related experience she believes it is important that we educate and pour first-hand knowledge into our future leaders to empower and ensure they continue navigate the turbulent health care sector and become masters of change and resilience.

    • Eric Steelman, D.H.Sc.

      Graduate Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: eric.steelman@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 336-287-1562

      Available online.

      Education

      D.H.Sc. in Health Sciences
      A.T. Still University

      M.S. in Biology
      University of Nebraska; Kearney

      M.P.H. in Public Health
      A.T. Still University

      B.S. in Biology
      East Carolina University

    • Deana Thomas, M.S.N., Ed.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Health Care Management

      Email: deana.thomas@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Adult Education with focus on HRD/OD
      North Carolina State University

      M.S.N. in Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
      University North Carolina; Greensboro

      B.S.N.
      University North Carolina; Greensboro

    • Christopher Beiting, D.Phil. (Oxon.)

      Adjunct Faculty
      History

      Email: chris.beiting@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Organizational Leadership (in process)
      Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa

      D.Phil. in Modern History (1997)
      Exeter College, The University of Oxford; Oxford, England

      M.A. in Medieval Studies (1990)
      Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich.

      B.A. in History, minor in English (1986)
      Kalamazoo College; Kalamazoo, Mich.

    • Richard Bell, Ed.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      History

      Email: richard.bell@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Sport Management
      United States Sports Academy

      J.D.
      University of South Carolina

      M.A. in History
      The Citadel

      B.S. in Pre-Medicine
      Clemson University

    • Paul Edleman, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      History

      Email: paul.edleman@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph. D. in Political Science
      Syracuse University

      M.A. in Political Science
      Syracuse University

      M.A. in Communication Studies
      University of Kansas

      B.S. in Political Science
      University of South Dakota

    • Bruce Franklin, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      History

      Email: bruce@franklin@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in History
      Southeastern OK State University

      B.A. in Social Studies & Spanish
      Southeastern OK State University

      B.S. in Business & Electronics
      Southeastern OK State University

    • Jonathan Klauke, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      History

      Email: jonathan.klauke@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8321

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in History (2014)
      Central Michigan University

      M.A. in History (2010)
      Central Michigan University

      M.Sc. in Historical Studies (2010); with Distinction
      University of Strathclyde

      B.S. in Physics and Astronomy, minor in History (2004)
      Northern Arizona University

    • Kevin Mason, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      History

      Email: kevin.mason@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8222

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Rural & Environmental History (2020)
      Iowa State University

      M.A. in Organizational Leadership (2016)
      Waldorf University

      M.A. in History (2013)
      Wayland Baptist University

      B.S. in Social & Behavioral Sciences (2011)
      University of Mary

      A.A. (2009)
      North Iowa Area Community College

    • Jeffrey Pilz, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      History

      Email: jeffrey.pilz@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. & M.A. in History
      University of Minnesota

      B.S. in History, Social Science and Secondary Education
      University of Wisconsin

    • Dawn Ramaker, B.A.

      Human Resources Manager
      Human Resources

      Email: humanresources@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8197

      Available on campus.

    • Jamie Gauthier, Ph.D., MSCJ, MBA, CHPP

      Program Director of Homeland Security
      Homeland Security

      Email: jamie.gauthier@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 800-292-1903

      Available online.

      Education

      Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS)
      Association of Certified Fraud Specialists (ACFS)

      Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP)
      National Sheriff's Association (NSA)

      Ph.D. Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
      Liberty University

      M.S.C.J. Leadership (2013)
      Northeastern University

      M.B.A. in Public Administration (2005)
      Columbia Southern University

      B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management (2003); Cum Laude
      Columbia Southern University

    • Heather Holt, M.B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Homeland Security

      Email: heather.holt@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      University of Phoenix

      B.S. in Human Services
      Thomas Edison

      A.A.S. in Disaster Preparedness
      Community College of the Air Force

    • Rynele Mardis, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Homeland Security

      Email: rynele.mardis@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D.​ in ​Public Safety, specialization in Emergency Management
      Capella University

      M.S. in ​Strategic Intelligence
      National Intelligence University

      M.A. in ​Business & Organizational Security Management
      Webster University

      B.S. in ​Criminal Justice
      University of Alabama at Birmingham

      Certificate in ​Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age
      Harvard University

      Certificate in Emergency Management Institute's Professional Development Series

    • George McCord, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Homeland Security

      Email: george.mccord@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 752-581-2242

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Emergency Management (2019)
      Walden University

      M.S. in Critical Incident Management (2014)
      Saint Leo University

      B.S. in Public Safety in Emergency Management (2012); Summa cum Laude
      Capella University

    • Richard Rempo, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Homeland Security

      Email: richard.rempo@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Homeland Security-Safety & Security
      Wilmington University

      B.S. in Criminal Justice
      Columbia Southern University

    • Chris Spoons, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Homeland Security

      Email: chris.spoons@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration/Terrorism, Mediation and Peace
      Walden University

      M.P.A. in Public Policy and Administration/Homeland Security
      Walden University

      B.A. in Broadcast Communications
      Illinois State University

      B.A. in Russian Studies, French and German
      Illinois State University

    • Gregory Vecchi, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Homeland Security

      Email: gregory.vecchi@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 605-920-0229

      Available online.

    • Mark Clouse, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty: Spanish, Head Golf Coach
      Humanities

      Email: mark.clouse@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8212

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Teaching
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A. in Business Management
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.S. in Spanish
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

    • Janet Lewis, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Humanities

      Email: janet.lewis@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Education
      Northern Illinois

      B.S. in Education
      University of Wisconsin

    • Renae Littrell, M.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Humanities

      Email: renae.littrell@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Ed. Education Leadership
      Lamar University

      B.A. Exercise Science
      Wichita State University

    • Megan Rasmussen, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Humanities

      Email: megan.rasmussen@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Fisheries Biology
      Iowa State University

      B.S. in Marine Biology
      Texas A&M at University Galveston

    • Grace Stanton, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Humanities

      Email: grace.stanton@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Gifted & Talented Education
      University of Alabama

      B.S. in Theatre Education
      Troy University

    • Stephanie Storby, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Humanities

      Email: stephanie.storby@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A. in Special Education
      Grand Canyon University

      B.A. in Psychology & Human Services
      Buena Vista University

       

    • Ruth Tweto, M.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Humanities

      Email: ruth.tweto@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.Ed.
      University of Alaska Anchorage

      B.A. in Elementary Education, minor in Physical Education
      College of Saint Scholastica

    • Julie Eischen

      Technical Support Specialist
      Institutional Technologies

      Email: eischenj@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8150

      Available on campus.

    • John Fraser

      I.T. Technical Support
      Institutional Technologies

      Email: john.fraser@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8155

      Available on campus.

    • Jacob Grobe, B.A.

      I.T. Technical Support Specialist
      Institutional Technologies

      Email: jacob.grobe@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8152

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Creative Writing, minor in Humanities
      Mankato State University; Mankato, Minn.

      A.A.
      Riverland Community College; Austin, Minn.

    • Tammy Larson

      Manager
      Institutional Technologies

      Email: larsont@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8151

      Available on campus.

    • Tricia Baker, B.A.

      Library Technician Services & Operations
      Library

      Email: tricia.baker@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8109

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Art
      Grand Valley State University

    • Jodi Barkema, B.A.

      Library Technician Online Reference & Technical Services
      Library

      Email: barkemaj@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8108

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Elementary Education
      library media endorsement

    • Sarah Beiting, M.L.I.S., M.S.

      Library Director
      Library

      Email: sarah.beiting@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8671

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S. in Business Management, concentrating on organizational management with coursework in finance, economics, international business, ethics and contract law, and workplace diversity (2011-2013)
      Argosy University: Chicago, Ill.

      M.L.I.S. in Library Science, concentrating on academic librarianship with a specialty in technical services (2000-2002)
      Wayne State University; Detroit, Mich.

      B.A. in History, minor in Theater /Communications (1980-1984)
      Kalamazoo College: Kalamazoo, Mich.

    • Katy Grobe

      Content Specialist
      Marketing

      Email: katy.grobe@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8147

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Attended Hennepin Technical College for Professional Photography but never graduated

      Graduated High School from an Online Learning school called Trio Wolf Creek

    • Tara Kingland, B.A.

      Director of Marketing
      Marketing

      Email: tara.kingland@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8268

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Communications, emphasis in Graphic Design and Journalism; Summa Cum Laude (2015)
      Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa

    • Andrea Blanchard, M.A.

      Department Chair, Assistant Professor
      Mathematics

      Email: andrea.blanchard@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8186

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Mathematics
      University of Northern Iowa

      B.A. in Mathematics, certificate in I/O Psychology
      University of Northern Iowa

      A.A. in Mathematics
      North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)

    • Levi Molenje, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Mathematics

      Email: levi.molenje@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8226

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Mathematics Education
      Syracuse University; Syracuse, N.Y.

      M.Sc. in Mathematics
      University of Nairobi; Nairobi, Kenya

      B.Ed. in Science
      Kenyatta University; Nairobi, Kenya

    • Sheana Mullen, M.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Mathematics

      Email: sheana.mullen@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Traditional Mathematics Education
      Troy University

      B.A. in Comprehensive Mathematics Education
      Troy University

    • Shukhrat Usmanov, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Mathematics

      Email: shukhrat.usmanov@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8194

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Mathematics
      North Dakota State University; Fargo, North Dakota

      Ph.D., M.S. and B.S., in Mathematics
      Tashkent State University; Uzbekistan

    • Garrett Arensdorf, B.A.

      Adjunct Director of Bands, Low Brass Studies, Jazz Music
      Music

      Email: garrett.arensdorf@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis)-2020
      Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa
      Cum Laude

    • Emilie Bertram, D.M.A.

      Co-Department Chair, Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor
      Music

      Email: emilie.bertram@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      D.M.A. in Choral Conducting & Literature
      University of Colorado Boulder

      M.M. in Music Education
      Ithaca College

      B.M. in Secondary Vocal Music Education
      Concordia College

      Emilie Bertram serves as Director of Choral Activities, Music Department Co-Chair and Assistant Professor of Music at Waldorf University where she conducts the Waldorf University Choir, Schola Cantorum and teaches courses in conducting and choral methods.

      Prior to her appointment at Waldorf, Dr. Bertram conducted various ensembles during her studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, including the TrebleChorus, University Choir and University Singers. She has taught in the public and private school systems in Minn., N.Y. and Calif., instructing general music, piano, voice and choral music. Dr. Bertram’s ensembles have enjoyed invited performances in San Francisco, Anaheim, Seattle, Vancouver, Ireland, New York City and were featured at the 2017 California ACDA State Convention. Dr. Bertram enjoys creating intergenerational, community-based music experiences and has collaborated with groups such as the ASTER Women’s Chamber Chorus, Nordkor Children’s Choir, North Iowa Choral Society and Austin Symphony Orchestra.

      An active clinician and scholar, Dr. Bertram has presented various research and pedagogy topics at National Collegiate Choral Organization National Conference, Iowa Music Educators Association StateConference, California State Music Educators Conference, has led workshops on the collaborative pianist/choral conductor relationship, and is an adjudicator for the Iowa High School Music Association. Her research on “Utilizing the Principles of Storytelling to Create Engaging Concert Programs” was published as a featured article in the Choral Journal. She was also chosen as a contributing author to In Search of Inspiration: Interviews with Notable Choral Conductors, published in 2022. Dr. Bertram believes in employing ensemble pedagogy focused on active listening, technical skill development, musical nuance, the intentional fostering of intrinsic motivation and the building of community, resulting in communicative, authentic performance experiences. She aspires to positively impact the profession of choral music by cultivating a model of longevity and vitality for our art form.

      Dr. Bertram holds degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder (D.M.A., Choral Conducting and Literature), Ithaca College (M.M., Music Education) and Concordia College (B.M., Secondary Vocal Music Education). She has been privileged to study with conductors René Clausen, Janet Galván, Ann Howard Jones, Gregory Gentry, Elizabeth Swanson, Gary Lewis, Joan Conlon, Sharon Hansen and Richard Bjella. She has sung as a member of numerous performing ensembles, including the Concordia Choir, University of Colorado Boulder University Singers, and The Choral Project (San Jose, Calif.).

    • Jackie Burk, M.M.

      Adjunct Faculty of Music Education, Collaborative Pianist
      Music

      Phone: 641-585-8492

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ma.M.Ed.
      University of Northern Iowa

      B.M.E. in Music Education
      University of Northern Iowa

      Jackie Burk graduated with Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees with emphasis in Piano and Organ from the University of Northern Iowa. She taught music education in the public schools for 36 years until taking early retirement in 2014. She directed numerous plays and musicals, and prepared hundreds of students for state show choir, solo, small ensemble and large group contests. She has been an approved adjudicator for the Iowa High School Music Association for 30 years and is the past Iowa All State Chorus chair. She has been the Chorus Director at Iowa Girls State for 41 years. She is the past president of the Iowa Music Educators Association and has been active in the Iowa Choral Directors Association at the local, district and state level her entire career. She is currently adjunct professor/collaborative pianist at Waldorf University and NIACC. She is organist, chancel choir and bell choir director at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, tour representative for Good News Tour and Travel and has been a substitute teacher, All State choral consultant and piano accompanist for area schools. She served on the 75th Anniversary Committee Iowa All State and the 75th Anniversary Committee Iowa ALA Girls State, was the President of the Board of Directors at Belmond-Klemme Community School District and was County President for the American Legion Auxiliary. She was the 2010 VFW Iowa Teacher of the Year, 2010 Outstanding Religious Leader for Belmond, 2010 ISEA Excellence in Education nominee and 2016 American Legion Service to Education recipient. She is married to her husband Tom. Together they have three grown sons and eight grandchildren.

    • Scott Courtney, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Music

      Email: scott.courtney@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. (2014)
      University of Hawai‘i; Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii

      Ph.D. in Music Education

      M.M.Ed (1998)
      The Boston Conservatory; Boston, Mass.

      B.A. (1994)
      Mount Vernon Nazarene University; Mount Vernon, Ohio

    • Mark Dorr, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty of Percussion
      Music

      Email: mark.dorr@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8278

      Available on campus.

      Education

      D.M.A. in Percussion Performance & Pedagogy
      University of Iowa (ABD)

      M.A. in Percussion Performance & Pedagogy
      University of Iowa

      B.M. in Music Education (Instrumental Music, K-12)
      Iowa State University

      Mark Dorr teaches applied percussion lessons, percussion skills classes for music education majors and conducts the Percussion Ensemble at Waldorf University. He is active as a professional percussionist and guest conductor as well as a band/percussion clinician and adjudicator throughout North America. He is Principal Percussionist and the Personnel/Operations Manager with the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra and also performs frequently as a percussionist with Orchestra Iowa.

      Mark has played as a local musician in over a dozen touring Broadway shows including Wicked and West Side Story. He has also performed with such artists and groups as Dave Brubeck, Harry Connick Jr., Doc Severinsen, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Wicked Divas, the Fifth Dimension, Heartland of America Air Force Band, The New Sousa Band and Mannheim Steamroller, in addition to the American and Joffrey Ballet Companies. Mark has served as chair of both the Percussive Arts Society’s (PAS) International Composition Contest Committee and the College Affairs Committee with the Iowa Bandmasters Association. He has also been a member of the PAS Education Committee as well as serving as a volunteer field logistics coordinator for Bands of America national marching competitions.Mark has presented performance/education clinics at the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions for timpani, concert percussion and drum set. He has been awarded the University of California-Berkeley Medal of Honor for Distinguished Musical Performance during its International Music Festival as well as the national “Outstanding Chapter President of the Year Award” in recognition of his service to the Percussive Arts Society.

      Mark collects percussion related instruments from all over the world and frequently incorporates these into his performing as well as in clinics and masterclasses.

    • Ericka Forsberg, M.A.

      Adjunct Faculty of Vocal Studies
      Music

      Email: ericka.forsberg@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.Mus. in Vocal Performance (2005); With Distinction
      DePaul University; Chicago, Ill.

      B.Mus. in Vocal Performance (2001)
      University of Northwestern; St. Paul, Minn.

    • Deb Hild, M.M.E.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Music

      Email: deb.hild@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.M. (1997)
      University of Northern Iowa

      B.M.E. (1979)
      Westmar College

      A.A. (1977)
      Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa

    • Mike McEniry, M.S.E.

      Director of Winds, Adjunct Faculty of Low Brass Studies and Jazz
      Music

      Email: mike.mceniry@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S.E.
      Drake University

      B.M.E.
      University of Northern Iowa

      Mike McEniry is the Director of Instrumental Music Activities at Waldorf University.  He is the conductor of the Wind Symphony and the director of the Jazz Ensemble. He is the applied brass instructor for Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. In addition, he is the instructor for Low Bras Literature, Instrumental Literature and Instrumental Conducting 3.

      Prior to coming to Waldorf, Mr. McEniry taught at Mason City High School for thirty two years and also taught in the Iowa Falls and Osage school systems.

      Mr. McEniry holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and Drake University. Mr. McEniry has been blessed by having several excellent mentors over the years to include Robert W. Dean, Jon E. Hansen, Dr. Karl M. Holvik, Ashley Alexander, Paul Smoker, Rick Lawn, Gilbert G. Lettow and James Linahon. He serves as an adjudicator for IHSMA for Concert Band, Jazz Band and Solo/Ensemble Contests. In addition, Mr. McEniry is a clinician for concert and jazz bands. He also teaches private brass lessons to North Iowa middle and high school students.

      Mr. McEniry plays lead trombone in the Jazz Coalition Big Band, is a charter member of Raiders of the Lost Art (Dixieland Band), plays in the Mason City Municipal Band, has played in the North Iowa Concert Band, North Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Mason City Big Band. Mr. McEniry is also involved in several instrumental groups at First Covenant Church in Mason City.

      Mr. McEniry has performed with Myron Floren, Shirley Jones, and The Temptations.

    • Melissa Phillips, M.Ed.

      Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Faculty of Piano, Collaborative Pianist
      Music

      Email: melissa.phillips@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8494

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.Ed.
      Waldorf University

      B.M.Ed. with piano emphasis
      Wartburg College

      Melissa serves as Instructor of Music: Keyboard Coordinator and Waldorf Community Artist Series Coordinator. As Instructor of Music, she teaches applied piano lessons and group piano classes as well as Aural Skills and other piano courses. Additionally, she works as Collaborative Pianist for the Waldorf University Choir, Schola Cantorum, recitals and vocal lessons. In her role as Waldorf Community Artist Series Coordinator, she oversees the planning and implementation of each WCAS season.

      Prior to her work at Waldorf University, Melissa taught the comprehensive Yamaha Music Education method at Children’s Yamaha Music School in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. In addition, at the Yamaha Corporation in Buena Park Calif., she led seminars training beginning Yamaha teachers the curriculum and techniques. She contributed articles for Yamaha publications providing teaching helps and insights for all Yamaha teachers throughout the United States. Melissa has stayed connected with Yamaha by serving as a Yamaha Music Education Specialist.

      Throughout her teaching career, Melissa has maintained her own piano studio teaching piano students of all ages. Her students participate in area festivals, recitals, district competitions and state competitions. She is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association and the Iowa Music Teachers Association where she serves on the state repertoire committee. She is also the coordinator for the local IMTA piano festival held at Waldorf University each January. In addition, Melissa began the first MTNA Collegiate Chapter at Waldorf where student members benefit from educational programming designed to further their future music vocations.

      Melissa holds a Master of Education degree from Waldorf University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree with piano emphasis from Wartburg College. During her undergraduate studies, she was privileged to serve as the principal accompanist for the choir and accompanied many colleagues for their degree recitals. 

    • Dawn Rutt, B.A.

      Adjunct Faculty of Music Education & Woodwinds
      Music

      Email: rutt.dawn@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A.
      Upper Iowa University

      Dawn Rutt came to Waldorf University in 2016 as an adjunct professor. Mrs. Rutt’s teaching duties at Waldorf have included Applied Instrumental Music Studies for French horn, flute, clarinet and alto saxophone. She also teaches some education classes such as Woodwind Methods, Brass Methods and Methods of Performances.

      Mrs. Rutt continues to teach at Forest City Community Schools in a part-time capacity, teaching middle school instrumental music lessons, including, assisting high school students in preparation for the High School All State Music Festival, High School State Solo and Ensemble Contest, and Honor Band Festivals.

      Dawn Rutt is the French horn advisor for the 2023 Iowa Ambassadors of Music tour to Europe; Band and Choir performances in London, England; Paris France; Crans-Montana, Switzerland; Salzburg, Austria and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.

      Mrs. Rutt taught full-time Middle School Instrumental Music at Forest City Community Schools from 1999-2014. During her time at Forest City Schools, she developed the Middle School Marching Band, 7 & 8 Grade Jazz Band, 6 Grade Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir. Many of her students were selected to participate in the various honor bands and yearly, 8 Grade Students were selected to the honor of participating in the All Iowa 8 Grade Honor Band.

      Dawn Rutt serves as a certified adjudicator for the Iowa High School Music Association; adjudicating at the high school and middle school level for concert band clinics and solo & ensemble contests.

      Mrs. Rutt is a member of the Iowa Bandmasters Association, North Iowa Bandmasters Association and NAfME/Iowa Music Education Association.

      Other schools Mrs. Rutt has served are Charles City Community Schools, Fort Madison Community Schools, Marquette Schools, Central Lee Community Schools and Southeast Warren Community Schools.

      Each summer, Mrs. Rutt enjoys participating in the Clear Lake Municipal Band and the Forest City Municipal Band.

      Mrs. Rutt has a B.A. in Music Education from Upper Iowa University and graduate studies from University of Iowa.

      Dawn lives in Forest City with her husband, David. Daughter Leighanna lives in Forest City and daughter Laura (Andy) and grandson, Kevin lives in Johnston, Iowa.

    • Timothy Schmidt, D.M.A.

      Professor Emeritus
      Music

      Email: timothy.schmidt@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      D.M.A.
      University of Minnesota

      M.M.
      New England Conservatory of Music

      B.A.
      Ohio University

    • Melissa Shallberg, M.Mu.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty of Vocal Studies
      Music

      Email: melissa.shallberg@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.Mu.Ed. in Choral Pedagogy; Phi Beta Kappa
      University of Kansas

      B.Mu.Ed. in K-12 Vocal/Choral Music Education; Sigma Alpha Iota
      Iowa State University

      Majors in Vocal/Choral Music Education & Biology
      Luther College

    • Glen Wegge, Ph.D.

      Co-Department Chair, Associate Professor
      Music

      Email: weggeg@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8181

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Music Theory (1999)
      Indiana University

      Masters in Composition
      Ithaca College

      Undergraduate degree in Saxophone Performance
      Western Connecticut State University

       

    • Carole Collins, M.S.N., Ph.D.

      Course Writer, Adjunct Faculty
      Nursing

      Email: carole.collins@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Education Policy & Leadership
      University of Maryland; College Park

      M.S.N.in Community Health Nursing
      University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio, Texas

      B.S. in Nursing
      Georgetown University; Washington, D.C.

    • Cherry Karl, M.S.N., Ph.D.

      Consultant to RN to BSN program
      Nursing

      Email: cherry.karl@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Education, curriculum Theory & Development
      University of Maryland; College Park, Md.

      M.A. in Education, Instructional Development
      University of Maryland; Baltimore Couny, Md.

      M.S.N. in Gerontology & Rehabilitation
      George Mason University; Fairfax, Va.

      B.S.N.
      George Mason University; Fairfax, Va.

      S.R.N. Diploma
      King George Hospital; Ilford, Essex, England

    • Jean Loes, M.S., B.S.N., R.N.

      RN to BSN Consultant
      Nursing

      Email: jean.loes@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Nursing (2004); Sigma Theta Tau
      Winona State University

      B.S.N. (1998); Sigma Theta Tau
      University of Iowa (1998)

      A.D. in Nursing (1982)
      North Iowa Area Community College

    • Tara Nichols, D.N.P.

      Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
      Nursing

      Email: tara.nichols@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8891

      Available online.

      Education

      D.N.P. Health Innovation and Leadership, Concentration: Healthcare Design certificate (2020); Magna cum laude
      University of Minnesota

      M.S. Adult-Gerontology (Acute & Critical Care), Concentration: Education-Teaching certification (2010); Cum Laude and B.S.N. (1994); Cum Laude
      University of Michigan

      A.D.N. (1990)
      Highland Park Community College

      B.A. in Psychology (1987)
      Oakland University

    • Michael Farndale, M.A.

      Professor Emeritus
      Physics

      Email: farndalem@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8227

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in Mathematics
      Oxford University, England

      Certificate of Education
      Oxford University, England

      B.A. in Mathematics
      Oxford University, England

    • Rasika Mohottige, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Physics

      Email: rasika.mohottige@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8229

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Physics (2018)
      University of North Dakota; Grand Forks, N.D.

      M.Phil. in Physics (2012)
      Open University of Sri Lanka

      B.S. in Physics (2006)
      Open University of Sri Lanka

    • David Riese, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Physics

      Email: david.riese@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Geology (2014)
      Indiana University

      M.S. in Geology (2011)
      University of Kansas

      B.S. in Geology (2007); Magna Cum Laude
      Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    • Michael Roth, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Physics

      Email: michael.roth@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. & B.S. in Physics
      Colorado State University; Fort Collins, Colo.

    • Aneeq Ahmad, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: aneeq.ahmad@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. and M.S. in Psychology
      University of Wisconsin; Madison, Wis.

      M.Sc. in Psychology
      Government College University of Pakistan

    • Natalie Alsop, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Assistant Professor
      Psychology

      Email: alsopn@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8483

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Child Psychology
      Southern Illinois University

      B.A.
      Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.

    • Nick Benesh, Ph.D.

      Online Program Director, Associate Professor
      Psychology

      Email: nick.benesh@waldorf.edu

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Psychology, minor in Cognitive
      University of Memphis

      M.S. in Psychology
      University of Memphis

      B.S. in Psychology
      University of Wisconsin; River Falls

    • Elaine Bossard, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Psychology

      Email: elaine.bossard@waldorf.edu

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Psychology
      University of Iowa

      B.S. in Psychology & Sociology
      University of Iowa

    • Joni Caldwell, Ph.D

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: joni.caldwell@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Psychology/Literature
      University of Dallas

      M.A. in Psychology/Literature
      University of Dallas

      B.A. in Literature/Psychology
      University of Dallas

    • Autumn Cartagena, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: autumn.cartagena@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Psychology
      Iowa State University

      B.S. in Psychology
      Iowa State University

    • Michelle Garland, Ph.D.

      Assistant Professor
      Psychology

      Email: michelle.garland@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D in Education with emphasis in Multicultural Education and International Curriculum Studies
      Iowa State University (2010)

      M.S.E. in Curriculum and Teaching Management
      Drake University (2004)

      B.S. in Elementary Education and minor in Communication and Theatre Arts
      University of Northern Iowa (1996)

    • Vickie Hayes, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: vickie.hayes@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Psychology
      Alabama A&M

      B.S. in Psychology
      Athens State University

    • Callie Morrow, M.S.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: callie.morrow@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      B.A. in Political Science, minor in Sociology
      Iowa State University

      M.S. in Human Services
      Capella University

    • Aaron Norton, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: aaron.norton@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Social Psychology
      University of California; Davis, Calif.

      M.A. in Psychology
      University of California; Davis, Calif.

      B.A. in Psychology
      St. Mary's College of Maryland

    • Kevin Sweers, Psy.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: kevin.sweers@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. in Counseling Studies
      Capella University

      B.A. in Banking & Finance
      Buena Vista University

    • Michelle Wright, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Psychology

      Email: michelle.wright@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
      DePaul University

      M.S. in General Psychology
      Auburn University Montgomery

      B.S. in Psychology
      University of Central Florida

    • Darrell Barbour, M.A.

      University Registrar and Chief Regulatory Officer
      Registrar

      Email: darrell.barbour@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8138

      Available online and on campus.

    • Amber Goodman, M.B.A.

      Assistant Registrar
      Registrar

      Email: amber.goodman@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8139

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.B.A.
      Ohio University; Athens, Ohio

      B.S. in Art
      University of Oregon; Eugene, Ore.

    • Karen Hehman, M.B.A.

      Online Registrar
      Registrar

      Email: karen.hehman@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 877-267-2757

      Available online.

      Education

      M.S. Counseling & Human Development
      Troy State University

      M.B.A.
      Columbia Southern University

      B.S. in Education & Rehabilitation Services
      Auburn University

    • Andrew Jermeland, B.A.

      Online Academic Advisor
      Registrar

      Email: andrew.jermeland@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8698

      Available online.

      Education

      B.A. in English, minor in Humanities (2013)
      Waldorf College

       

    • Tammy McComb

      Assistant Registrar for Online Programs
      Registrar

      Email: tammy.mccomb@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 877-267-2157

      Available online.

    • Scott Pitcher, B.S.

      Senior Associate Registrar
      Registrar

      Email: pitchers@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8117

      Available on campus.

    • Julienne Friday, M.A.

      Professor
      Sociology

      Email: fridayj@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8235

      Available online.

      Education

      M.A.
      UNI, Wartburg Seminary; Princeton Theological Seminary

      B.A.
      Augustana College

      A.A.
      Waldorf College

    • Matthew Smart, M.Ed.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Sociology

      Email: matthew.smart@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ed.D. in Developmental Education (in progress)
      Sam Houston State University

      M.Ed. in Secondary Education
      University of West Alabama

      Bachelor's degree
      University of Alabama

    • Mike Brosenne, M.S.A.

      Director of Intramurals & Recreation, Area Coordinator Theme Housing, Ormseth & Rasmussen
      Student Life

      Email: mike.brosenne@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8728

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S.A in Sports Administration
      Upper Iowa University

      B.S. in Physical Education/Sports Management
      Idaho State University

    • Nicolas Determann, M.S., M.H.C.

      Director of Mental Health Counseling Services
      Student Life

      Phone: 641-585-8164

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2020); graduation with distinction
      Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.

      B.A. in Family Services, minor in women's studies with a conflict resolution certificate (2008)
      University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa

    • Megan Gabriell, M.P.A.

      Director of International Student Services
      Student Life

      Email: megan.gabriell@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8490

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.P.A. with an emphasis in Financial Resources
      Drake University

      B.A. in English
      Drake University

      Certificate in Mandarin Chinese
      Ludong University

    • Sharese Hall, M.S.

      Director of Residence Life, First-Year Experience Coordinator
      Student Life

      Email: sharese.hall@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8727

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.S. in Higher Education
      Kaplan University

      B.A. in Communications
      College of Mount Saint Vincent

    • Mary Mathiasen, B.A., R.N.

      Director of Student Health Services, Nurse, Adjunct Faculty
      Student Life

      Email: mathiasem@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8157

      Available on campus.

      Education

      B.A. in Nursing
      Luther College

       

    • Anna Moklestad

      Administrative Coordinator, SEVIS Coordinator
      Student Life

      Email: moklestam@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8160

      Available on campus.

    • Jason Ramaker, M.Ed.

      Dean of Students
      Student Life

      Email: ramakerj@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8161

      Available on campus.

      Education

      M.Ed. in Counseling & Human Relations
      Northern Arizona University

      B.S. in Speech Communications
      University of Wisconsin; River Falls

    • Robert Aufrance, Ph.D.

      Professor of Theatre, Director of Theatre, Fine Arts Administration
      Theatre

      Email: aufrancer@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8288

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Theatre History, Criticism and Playwriting
      University of Missouri; Columbia

      M.A. in Theatre History and Criticism
      Kent State University

      B.A. in Theatre/Speech Education and History Education
      University of Findlay; Findlay, Ohio

    • Marla Britton-Johnson, Ph.D.

      Associate Professor
      Theatre

      Email: marla.britton.johnso@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8287

      Available on campus.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Theatre
      Texas Tech University

      M.A. in Theatre, Dramatic Literature
      Western Washington University

      B.A. in Theatre & Music
      Rocky Mountain College

    • Ryan Johnson, Ph.D.

      Adjunct Faculty
      Theatre

      Email: ryan.johnson@waldorf.edu

      Available online.

      Education

      Ph.D. in Fine Arts Theatre, concentrations Acting/Direction & History/Theory/Criticism (2017)
      Texas Tech University

      M.F.A. in Fine Arts Theatre, concentration Acting/Directing (2005)
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A. in Journalism (2002)
      Ball State University

    • Kristi White, M.A.

      Director, Adjunct Faculty
      Writing Center

      Email: kristi.white@waldorf.edu

      Phone: 641-585-8676

      Available online and on campus.

      Education

      M.A. in English Literature (2010)
      Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.

      B.A. in English, minor in Humanities (2007); Magna Cum Laude
      Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa

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