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• South Dakota Board of Regents Administration
• Black Hills State University Administration
• Undergraduate Faculty
• Emeritus Professors
• Graduate Faculty

The Board of Regents is the constitutional governing board for South Dakota’s six state universities, Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota State University, and the University of South Dakota, and two special schools; the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the South Dakota School for the Deaf.

Jack R. Warner, was named Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents in 2009. Prior to this position, Dr. Warner spent seven years as Commissioner of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education, the governing board for the public research university, master’s comprehensive college and community college in Rhode Island.  Dr. Warner previously spent 32 years in the Massachusetts public higher education system, five of them as Vice Chancellor of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, the state coordinating board for 15 community colleges, 9 state colleges and five campuses of the University of Massachusetts, and two as Associate Chancellor at the University of Massachusetts campus in Dartmouth.  Dr. Warner spent 17 years as Dean of Student Affairs at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts.  He is a past president of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and a former member of the New England Student Affairs Think Tank.  He has taught in the Boston College Graduate School of Education for 13 years.  Dr. Warner holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from Boston College, a Master of Education from Springfield College in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Vermont.

Terry Baloun, Highmore, a native of Faulkton, earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education from Northern State University in Aberdeen. He is active in the area, having served on the boards of Northern State University Foundation, Sioux Empire United Way, Sioux Falls Development Foundation, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served as the chairperson of the Carroll Institute and Washington Pavilion. Mr. Baloun served as chairperson of the board of trustees for Sioux Valley Hospitals and Health Systems. Mr. Baloun is retired from Wells Fargo Bank South Dakota, N.A. He served in many leadership positions within Wells Fargo culminating in 1998 when he was named regional president overseeing 60 locations in 40 communities throughout South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and southwest Minnesota. Appointed by Governor Rounds in 2004, his term will expire in 2016.

Harvey C. Jewett, Aberdeen, earned a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of South Dakota. He is currently president and chief operating officer of The Rivett Group, L.L.C.; a partner in the law firm of Siegel, Barnett, and Schutz. Jewett has served on the boards of the Education Assistance Corporation, Student Loan Finance Corporation, the USD Law School Foundation, Great Plains Education Foundation, Norwest Bank, South Dakota, Children’s Home Society, and Super 8 Motels, Inc. He serves as chair on the Joint Governance Board of St. John’s University and College of St. Beneditct.  Appointed in 1997 by Governor Janklow, his term will expire in 2017.

Kathryn Johnson, Hill City, is the owner of Johnson Environmental Concepts of Rapid City. She holds a B.S. in chemistry from Black Hills State University , an M.S. in chemistry from Iowa State University , and a Ph.D. in geology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She was appointed to the Board of Regents March 31, 2005, by Governor Rounds. She currently serves on the 2010 Research & Commercialization Council. She was federally appointed to the Congressional Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering and Technology, and is a member of the National Research Council Committee on Women in Science & Engineering. She was a 1997 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow and is a member of the American Chemical Society, Geochemical and Environmental Sections; South Dakota Association of Environmental Professionals; and the Environmental Assessment Association. Her term will expire in 2017.

Dean Krogman, President, Brookings, is a graduate of South Dakota State University. He holds a B.S. in psychology and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling. Since 1993, Krogman has been government affairs director for the South Dakota State Medical Association. He previously served from 1984 to 1989 as a state representative in the South Dakota Legislature representing Brookings County. He is broker/owner of Borchardt, Krogman, & Associates Realty in Brookings, and also held management positions in wholesale financing and banking. He worked for the Brookings School District for four years as a counselor, administrator, and assistant coach, and was a member of the Brookings School Board from 1979 to 1981. Appointed by Governor Rounds in 2003, his term will expire in 2015.

Randall K. Morris, Secretary, Spearfish, holds a B.A. from North Dakota State University and an M. A. from Black Hills State University. Executive Director of the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, Morris was appointed by Governor Janklow in 2001. The former assistant director of special education with the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, Morris has served on the boards of South Dakota Regional Economic Development, West River Business Service Center, School Administrators of South Dakota, and the Governor’s Citizens’ Education Review Panel. Appointed by Governor Janklow in 2001, his term will expire in 2016.

Randy Schaefer, Vice-President, Madison, is a 1984 Dakota State University (DSU) graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He is a State Farm Insurance agent in Madison where he has achieved many accomplishments, including the Top 100 New Agents Club, Agency Masters Club, and the Regional Vice President’s Club. He is an active member of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, South Dakota Retailers, Madison’s Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake Area Development Association. Schaefer currently serves on the DSU Foundation Board of Trustees. He has remained active through Junior Achievement and other volunteer work at various schools and at athletic events. Appointed by Governor Rounds in 2003, his term will expire in 2015.

Joseph Schartz, is pursuing a double major in journalism and agricultural business and a minor in political science at South Dakota State University.  Schartz is a Stephen F. Briggs Scholar.  He serves as a SDSU Student Association Senator, representing the College of Arts and Sciences.  He is active in the Honors College Student Organization, the Concert Choir, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, and the College Republicans.  Schartz is also a member of the Journalism Student Advisory Board and the Honors Dean’s Student Advisory Council.  His term will expire in 2014.

Kevin Schieffer, Sioux Falls, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota and is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Law, where he also served as an adjunct professor of law.  He is a business consultant in Sioux Falls, and retired in 2008 after 12 years as cheif executive officer of Cedar American Rail Holdings Inc., the largest regional railroad system in the U.S.  He was appointed as United States attorney for South Dakota by President George H.W. Bush in 1991.  He has engaged in the private practice of law and served as chief of staff to former U.S. Sen. Larry Pressler from 1982 to 1991.  His term will expire in 2015.

Bob Sutton, Pierre, holds a bachelor’s degree in politcal science and a master’s degree in public administration, both from the University of South Dakota.  He is currently vice president for community relations with Avera Health.  He previously served as president of the South Dakota Community Foundation, president of the South Dakota Bankers Association, and executive director of the South Dakota Association of County Officials.  Sutton has served as the chairman of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority, South Dakotans for the Arts, and as a board member of Junior Achievement of South Dakota.  His term will expire in 2019.

Ahmad, Dr. Ahrar   -  642-6141
Professor, Political Science 8/15/92
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; M.A., U of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; M.A., B.A., University of Dacca, Bangladesh

Ahola, Scott H. - 642-6359
Associate Director, Library, Reference Librarian, Instructor 6/1/06
M.L.S Dominican University; M.A. Ohio U; B.S Northern Michigan University

Albers, Jhett L.   -  642-6885
Director of Athletics 8/15/99
M.A., B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Alsup, Dr.John K.   -  642-6108
Professor, Math Education 8/15/97
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wyoming; B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Altmyer, Donald J.   -  642-6266
Professor, Accounting 8/15/95
M.S., California State University-Fullerton; B.S., Duquesne University

Anagnopoulos, Dr. Cheryl A.   -  642-6773 
Professor, Psychology 8/15/93
Ph.D., M.A., University of Kansas; B.A., University of Chicago

Anderson, Dr. Cynthia M. - 642-6519
Assistant Professor, Biology 8/22/09
Ph.D. Montana State University-Bozeman; B.S. Montana State University

Apaza, Dr. June    -    642-6910
Deputy Director, Center for the Advancement of Math and Science Education, 10/1/06
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.Ed., South Dakota State University; B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Arneson, Pamela J . - 718-3077
Lecturer, Science 1/5/06
M.S., University of Utah; B.S., Black Hills State University

Asunskis, Dr. Daniel   -   642-6516
Assistant Professor, Chemistry 8/23/10
Ph.D., Kansas State University; B.S., Truman State University

Austin, Dr. Leonard A.   -   642-6132
Professor, Educational Psychology 8/15/97 
Ed.D., M.Ed., University of Wyoming; B.S.Ed., New Mexico State University      

Awbrey, Dr. James L.    -    642-6544
Assistant Professor, Human Services 8/22/08
Ph.D., University of Georgia; M.A., B.A., Texas Tech University

Babbitt, Stephen M. - 642-6769
Professor, Mass Communication 8/15/94
M.F.A., B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

Bailey, Dr. Adam D.   -   642-6091
Assistant Professor, Management, 8/22/09
Ph.D., Texas Tech University; M.B.A., B.S., Boise State University

Bauman, Matthew - 642-1272
Instructor, Creative Writing, 8/22/10
MFA, University of Idaho; M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., Black Hills State University

Bergmann, Dr. David J. - 642-6426
Associate Professor, Biology 8/15/01
Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., North Dakota State University; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; B.A., Hamline University

Bobby, Erica  -  718-4353
Instructor, Speech Communication 8/23/10
M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., Black Hills State University

Boeschen, Dr. Emilia  -  642-6514
Assistant Professor, Psychology 8/23/10
Ph.D., M.A., University of North Dakota; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Briggs, Dr. Janet L.    -   642-6875
Instructor, Science Education 8/15/00
Ed.D. University of South Dakota; M.S. South Dakota State University; M.S. Black Hills State University; B.S. Black Hills State University

Buckwalter, Dr. Peggy A.   -  642-6195
Professor, Spanish 8/15/97
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Saint Louis University; M.A., Indiana University Bloomington; B.A.Ed., University of Florida

Cahyanto, Ignatius - 642-6876
Assistant Professor, Tourism & Hospitality 8/22/12
Ph.D., M.S., University of Florida; B.A., Gadjah Mada University; B.Ed., Santa Dharma University

Calhoon, Dr. David P. - 642-6112
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education 8/15/97
Ph.D., M.Ed., University of Alberta; B.Ed., University of Alaska

Campbell, Dr. Robert W.  -  642-6271
Associate Professor, History 8/15/05
Ph.D. University of Kansas; M.A. Augustana College; A.B. Harvard University

Card, Dr. Curtis L. - 642-6504
Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs 8/22/83
Ph.D., University of Wyoming; M.S.T., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.A., University of South Dakota

Carriveau, Dr. Pamela C.  -  642-6006
Associate Professor, Political Science/Sociology  8/15/04
Ph.D. Purdue University; B.A. University of Wyoming

Carriveau, Dr. Richard C.  -  642-6063
Associate Professor, Educational Foundations 8/15/04
Ph.D., Purdue University; M.A.T. Lewis & Clark; B.A. Saint Norbert College

Caton-Rosser, Dr. Mary - 642-6422
Associate Professor, Mass Communications 8/15/07
Ph.D. University of Colorado; M.Ed. University of Wisconsin; B.F.A. University of Colorado

Chandler, Dr. Cynthia C.  -  642-6858
Associate Professor, Early Childhood/Reading Education 8/15/04
Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A., B.S.E. University of Alabama

Chen, Dr. Liqiang  -  642-1268
Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems 8/23/10
Ph.D., M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; B.S., Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology-China

Clapham, Dr. Eric - 642-6850
Assistant Professor, Psychology 8/22/11
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno; M.S., Augusta State University; B.A., University of Arizona

Clark, Dr. Ryan K.    -    642-6283
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies 8/22/08
Ph.D., University of Memphis; M.A., Texas Tech University; B.A., University of Wyoming

Clarke, Dr. Scott H.    -    642-6750
Assistant Professor, Digital Communication 8/22/08
Ph.D., M.A., Michigan State University; B.A., Taylor University

Colmenero-Chilberg, Dr. Laura - 642-6365
Associate Professor, Sociology 8/15/05
Ph.D., South Dakota State University; M.A. Pittsburg State University; B.A. South Dakota State University

Cooch, Dr. C. Gregory - 642-6859
Professor, Special Education 8/15/99
Ed.D., M.A., B.S., University of South Dakota

Cooper, Mary J.   -   642-6697
Instructor, Reading 8/22/09
M.S.C.I., B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Crawford, Dr. David L.    -   642-6734
Associate Professor, Accounting 8/22/09
Ph.D., University of North Dakota; M.P.A., University of South Dakota; B.S., South Dakota State University

Cremean, Dr. David N.   -  642-6713
Professor, English 8/15/02
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; M.A. University of Dayton; B.A. Cedarville College

Dana, Susan R. - 642-6192
Professor, Law 8/15/98
J.D., M.B.A., University of South Dakota; B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

D’Aniello, Dr. Susan - 718-4313
Instructor/Director, Project SELECT 7/22/11
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S., Utah State University; BSE, University of South Dakota

Davis, William J. - 642-6609
Assistant Professor, Physical Education 8/22/12
M.S., B.S., Indiana University of PA

DeBeaumont, Dr. Ronald C. - 642-6236
Chair of Business; Professor, Economics 8/15/95
Ph.D., University of Oregon; B.S., University of Nevada

DeCory, Janet L. - 642-6295
Assistant Professor, History, American Indian Studies 1/5/84
M.Ed., South Dakota State University; B.A., University of North Dakota

Deichert, Dr. Nathan T.
Assistant Professor, Psychology 12/22/12
Ph.D., Kent State University; M.S., Bucknell University; B.S., Mansfield University

Dewey, Patricia
Dakota ASSETS Coordinator, 8/8/08
M.Ed., B.S., South Dakota State University

Diers, Lizabeth A. - 642-6002
Assistant Professor, Accounting 8/15/02
M.B.T. University of Minnesota; B.S. Mankato State

Dixson, Dr. John - 642-6284
Associate Professor, Chemistry 8/15/07
Ph.D., M.S. University of Iowa; B.A. University of Northern Iowa

Domagall, Dr. Abigail - 642-6506
Assistant Professor, Geology 8/15/05
Ph.D., M.S. University at Buffalo; B.S. University of Leeds - U.K.

Downing, Dr. Holly A.   -  642-6420
Professor, Biology 7/1/98
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A., Smith College

Dragone, Dr. Nicholle - 642-6248
Assistant Professor, English 8/22/12
Ph.D., J.D., University of Buffalo; M.A., University of Oklahoma; B.A. Humboldt State University

Durben, Dr. Daniel J.   -  642-6505
Associate Professor, Physics 8/15/93
Ph.D., Arizona State University; B.S., Eastern Kentucky University

Ehrhardt, Kristel  - 642-6133
Instructor, Mathematics 8/22/11
MAT, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; B.S., Strayer University; B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Fashbaugh, Dr. Martin - 642-6726
Assistant Professor, English 8/22/11
Ph.D., Purdue University; M.A., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; B.S., Iowa State University

Fayer, Dr. Liz
Instructor/Coordinator, Project SECOND 7/22/11
Ph.D. University of South Dakota

Finkle, Kathleen A.   -  642-6698
Instructor, Field Experience 8/15/96
M.A., B.A., Cal State Poly University-Pomona

Fuqua, Dr. Amy C.   -  642-6397
Chair of Arts & Humanities, Professor, English 8/15/98
Ph.D., University of South Carolina at Columbia; M.A., James Madison University; B.S.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Gaffey, Dr. Adam J. -
Assistant Professor, Rhetoric and Philosophy, 8/22/13
Ph.D., Texas A&M University; M.A., Syracuse University; B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth

Garnett, Dr. Colin M. -
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 8/22/13
Ph.D., University of Wyoming; B.A., Willamette University

Gibson, Gina M.    -    642-6007
Assistant Professor, Digital Communication 8/22/08
M.F.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Glover, Dr. John H.   -  642-6003
Professor, American Indian Studies, 8/15/92
J.D., Willamette University; B.A., Concordia College

Groce, Dr. Gary S.    -   642-6040
Assistant Professor, English 8/15/07
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; M.A., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; B.S., Illinois State University

Gurney, Amy L. - 642-6881
Head Softball Coach/Instructor, Physical Education 8/15/06
B.S.Ed. Northern State University

Hahn, Christopher D.  -  642-6888
Instructor, Music 8/15/00
M.A. U of Wyoming; B.M. University of Miami

Harris, Laurie - 642-6918
Instructor, English 8/22/10
M.S., BHSU; B.A. University of Minnesota

Hess, Dr. James I.   -  642-6850
Chair of Behavioral Sciences; Professor, Psychology 8/22/83
Ed.D., M.S., B.S., Oklahoma State University

Hesson, Dr. James L.   -  642-6237
Professor, Exercise Science 8/15/90
Ed.D., Brigham Young University; M.Ed., B.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hinson, Dustin - 718-4073
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication 8/22/12
M.F.A., B.A., University of North Carolina

Hollowell, Dr. Byron - 642-6429
Assistant Professor, Finance 8/22/11
Ph.D., Florida State University; BBA, LeMoyne-Owen College

Hurley, Melanie - 642-6833
Instructor, Coordinator of Elementary Professional Development School 8/15/07
M.S. University of Sioux Falls; B.S. Black Hills State University

Huse-Wika, Dr. Courtney  -  642-6922
Director of the Writing Center, Assistant Professor, English 8/23/10
Ph.D., M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., Augustana College

Jain, Dr. Abhijit - 642-1268
Associate Professor, Management Information Systems 8/22/12
Ph.D., Temple University; M.B.A., University of Delhi; B.E., Nagpur University

Jensen, Dr. Katrina
Assistant Professor, Chemistry 8/22/11
Ph.D., University of Utah, B.S., Black Hills State University

Johnson, Dr. Andrew P.   -  642-6508
Associate Dir., CAMSE/Assistant Professor 8/15/99
Ph.D., San Diego State University; M.S., Arizona State University; B.S., Colo. School of Mines

Johnson, Jean L.   -   642-6818
Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems, 8/28/86
M.A., B.S., University of South Dakota

Jones, Dr. Mary L.   -   642-6833
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies 8/22/08
Ed.D. University of South Dakota; M.S. Florida International University; B.A. University of West Florida

Jones, Paul S.
Instructor, Sociology 8/22/08
M.A., B.S., University of South Dakota

Juhrend, Albert J.   -  642-6268
Associate Professor, Theatre  8/15/04
M.F.A., B.A. Western Illinois University

Karagiorgakis, Dr. Aris  -  642-6156
Assistant Professor, Psychology 8/22/10
Ph.D., M.A., Claremont Graduate University; B.A., York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Keeter, Dr. Kara J.   -    642-6490
Assistant Professor, Physics 8/22/08
Ph.D., M.A., Duke University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University

King, Dr. Vincent A.   -  642-6502
Professor, English 8/15/98
Ph.D., M.A., University of South Carolina at Columbia; B.A., Emory University

Kirk, Kelly J. - 642-6017
Instructor, History 8/22/12
M.A., Montana State University; B.S., Black Hills State University

Kjellstrom, William -
Assistant Professor, Education 8/22/13
Ed.M., Harvard University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Wake Forest University

Klarenbeek, Sandra R.  -  642-6042
Instructor, Health Education 8/15/01
M.S., South Dakota State University; B.S., Westmar College

Kopco, Paul D.   -  642-6503
Instructor, Mass Communications 8/15/96
M.S., Black Hills State University; B.A., University of Florida

LaDuke-Pelster, Dr. Faye M. - 642-6627
Assistant Professor, Reading Education 8/15/06
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.Ed., West Texas A & M University; B.A., University of Wyoming

Lamb, Dr. Charles F. - 642-6026
Chair of Natural Sciences; Professor, Biology  8/15/95
Ph.D., M.S., Louisiana State University; B.A., Humboldt State University

Lawson, Dr. Cody -
Assistant Professor, Education 8/22/13
Ed.D., M.A.T., B.A., University of Memphis

Lenneman, James A.
Instructor, Mathematics 8/15/07
M.A., Central Michigan University; B.S., Tri-State College

Linn, Dr. Vicki L. -
Assistant Professor, Education 8/22/13
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

Looney, Dr. Barbara A.    -  642-6919
Assistant Professor, Management  12/22/09
Ph.D., University of South Florida; M.A., Rutgers University; B.S., Black Hills State University

Looney, Donald C .  -  642-6802
Assistant Professor, Management 8/15/05
M.B.A., Boston University; B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy

Ma, Dr. Hui - 642-6076
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 8/22/12
Ph.D., M.A., University of Alabama - Birmingham; B.S. Yancheng Teachers College

Mackin, Dr. Patrick D.  -  642-6869
Professor, Management/Operation Management 8/15/02
Ph.D., Arizona State University; M.A., B.S. University of Montana

Marker, Dr. Sandra L. - 642-6239
Associate Professor, Sociology 8/15/05
Ph.D. University of Colorado at Boulder; B.S. Northern Arizona University

Martinez, Dr. Timothy A.   -  642-6246
Professor, Political Science 8/15/92
Ph.D., Northern Arizona University; M.A., University of California-Berkeley; B.S., Northern Arizona University

Matthew, Dr. Kathleen L.    -   642-6405
Associate Professor, Science Teacher Education 8/22/09
Ed.D., M.A., University of South Dakota; B.S.Ed., Dakota State University

May, Dr. Daniel -
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 8/22/13
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wyoming; B.S., Montana State University

McCart, Christine D.  -  642-6027
Instructor, Outdoor Education 8/15/04
M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

McGrath, Sue - 642-6226
Instructor, PDS Coordinator 8/22/08
M.S., B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Mehrer, Ronda K. - 642.6066
Instructor, English  8/15/03
M.A. South Dakota State University; B.S. Black Hills State University

Meyers, Kent M.   -  642-6272
Professor, English 8/16/80
M.A., Washington State University; B.A., University of Minnesota-Morris

Min, Dr. Hyun Jeong - 642-6868
Assistant Professor, Marketing 8/22/12
Ph.D., University of Utah; M.A., B.A., Sogang University

Mischke, Seth - 642-6041
Head Track Coach, Instructor, Wellness 7/22/11
M.S., Saint Cloud State; B.S., University of Minnesota

Nag, Dr. Parthasarathi - 642-6507
Associate Professor, Mathematics 8/15/04
Ph.D., M.S. Washington State University; M.E.,  B.E., University of Bombay, India

Nelson, Micheline A. - 642-6073 
Director of Field Experiences; Assistant Professor, Math/Science Education 8/15/99
M.S., B.S.Ed., Brussels Belgium

Nemec, Anastasia E. - 642-6682
Athletic Trainer/Instructor, Physical Education 7/22/12
M.A., Boise State University; B.S. South Dakota State University

Nero, Dr. Jonathan - 642-6628
Associate Professor, Music 8/15/07
D.M.A., M.Ed., B.S. North Dakota State University

Nichols, Sally - 642-6870
Head Volleyball Coach/Instructor of Physial Education, 7/22/11
M.S., Montana State University-Billings, B.Sc., Rocky Mountain College

Nore, Mark H.  -  642-6886
Women’s Basketball Coach; Assistant Professor, Physical Education 7/1/03
M.S., Southwestern Minnesota State University, B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Owen, Dr. Lesleigh - 718-4367
Instructor, Sociology 12/22/11
Ph.D., M.S., University of California - Santa Cruz; B.S., Boise State University

Pagel, Dr. Sonya K.  -  642-6711
Associate Professor, Speech Communication 8/15/02
Ph.D., Ohio University; M.A. Bob Jones University; B.S., Bob Jones University

Parrow, Dr. Kathleen A.   -  642-6525
Professor, History & Social Science, 8/15/91
Ph.D., University of Rochester; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.A., Northern State University

Pearce, Dr. Lee R.   -  642-6509
Professor, Special Ed 8/15/06
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.Ed., B.S., South Dakota State University

Porter, Ann R.  -  642-6275
Associate Professor, Art 8/15/03
M.F.A., Washington State University; B.A. Reed College

Post, Dr. David C.
Instructor, Biology 8/15/02
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.S., Arizona State University

Prosser, Laura M.   -  718-4363
Assistant Professor, Accounting 8/15/02
M.B.A., University of South Dakota; B.S., University of South Dakota

Pursley, Dr. Sasha D. - 642-6014
Associate Professor, History 8/15/04
Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. Stanford University; B.A. University of Texas, Austin

Rawlings, Jerry D. - 642-6769
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication 8/22/12
M.F.A., Union Institute; B.A. Brooks Institute

Reiners, John M.  -   642-6036
Head Football Coach; Instructor, Physical Education 1/1/09
M.S. Chadron State College; B.S. Chadron State College

Reznikov, Dr. Andrey L .  -  642-6249
Professor, English 8/15/04
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., St. Petersburg University, Russia

Roberts, Dr. Nancy - 642-6230
Associate Professor, Music 8/15/07
D.M.A. University of Kansas; M.M. Indiana University; B.S. William Jewell College

Robinson, Jeffory L.   -  718-2623
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology 8/15/88
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.A., Northern State University; B.S., University of South Dakota

Romkema, Dr. Priscilla Y.   -  642-6341
Dean, College of Business & Natural Sciences 8/15/97
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wyoming; B.S., Black Hills State University

Sago, Roberta A. - 642-6361
Special Collection Library/Assistant Librarian 4/21/03
M.L.S., The Catholic University of America, B.F.A, University of Montana at Missoula

Sarver, Dr. Shane K.   -  642-6043
Professor, Biology 8/15/96
Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.S., Humboldt State University; B.S., California Polytechnic State University

Sayler, Dr. Bentley J.   -  642-6874
Director, Education & Outreach, Deep Underground Science & Engineering Laboratory, Professor, Physical Science & Mathematics 9/3/99 
Ph.D., M.S., University of Washington; M.S., B.S., Yale University

Scarborough, Dr. David J - 642-6159
Professor, Human Resource Management 8/15/06
Ph.D.,  M.B.A.,  University North Texas; B.A., Texas Christian University

Schallenkamp, Dr. Kay K.   -  642-6111
President, 7/1/06
Ph.D., University of Colorado; M.A., University of South Dakota; B.S., Northern State University

Schallenkamp, Dr. Kenneth A.  -  642-6269
Professor, Business Law 8/15/06
J.D. Washburn University; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; B.S.Ed., Northern State University

Schoenewies, Jami L. - 642-6104
Assistant Professor, Art, 8/22/12
M.F.A., Fontbonne University; B.F.A., Lindenwood University

Schurrer, Dr. Robert L.  -  642-6169
Professor, Exercise Science 8/15/90
Ph.D., University of Virginia; M.S., B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Siemens, Dr. David H.  -  642-6233
Associate Professor, Biology 8/15/02
Ph.D., M.S., Northern Arizona University; B.S. University of California Los Angeles

Siewert, Dr. Daluss J.  -  642-6209
Chair, Mathematics & Social Sciences, Professor, Mathematics; 8/15/00
Ph.D., University of Colorado at Denver; M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder; B.S., University of Alaska Anchorage

Silva, Anthony D.   -  642-6001
Athletic Trainer/Instructor, 8/1/92
M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

Silva, Dr. Elizabeth A.  -  642-6889
Interim Chair of School of Education, Associate Professor, Physical Education/Pedagogy 8/15/92
Ed.D., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S.Ed., U Michigan-Ann Arbor

Simpson, Dr. Patricia E.  -  642-6550
Dean, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, Professor, 8/1/05
Ed.D., M.Ed., Texas Tech University; B.S.Ed. University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Smith, Dr. Brian E.   -  642-6879
Professor, Biology 8/15/97
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S., Louisiana State University; B.S., Washington State University

Song, Dr. Wei - 642-6867
Associate Professor, Marketing, 8/22/11
Ph.D., MSc., University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, MBA, Frostburg State University

Spellman, Dr. Garth   -  642-6854
Associate Professor, Biology,  7/1/06
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S., University of Alaska, Fairbanks; B.A., Carleton College

Steckline, Dr. Timothy J.   -  642-6085
Associate Professor, Speech 8/15/92
Ph.D., M.A., University of Iowa; B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Stone, Dr. Jamalee “Jami”   -  642-6831
Associate Professor, Mathematics Ed 8/15/06
Ed.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln; M.S.Ed. & B.S.Ed., Chadron State University

Swenson, Dr. Daniel E.   -   642-6425
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 8/22/09
Ph.D., M.S., University of Minnesota; B.S., B.A., Iowa State University

Tolan, Michael J. - 642-6356
Bibliographic ControlAssistant Librarian 7/17/06
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.A., Bowling Green State University; B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth

Trimble, Jill M. -
Lecturer, Mathematics 8/22/13
M.S., Montana State University; B.S., B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Turner, Dr. Denice -
Assistant Professor, Education 8/22/13
Ph.D., University of Nevada-Reno; M.A., B.S., Utah State University

Turner, Laura M.   -  642-6235
Instructor, Computer Technology 8/15/97
M.S., B.B.A., University of North Dakota

van Ee, Dr. Benjamin  -  642-6616
Assistant Professor, Botany 8/23/10
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison; B.A., Dordt College

Walkinshaw, Scott W.   -  642-6486
Head Men’s & Women’s CC Coach & Assistant Track Coach, Assistant Professor, Physical Education 9/4/98
M.A., Brigham Young University; B.A., Kansas Wesleyan

Wallerstein, Dr. Nicholas   -  642-6197
Professor, English 8/15/97
Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.T.S., Harvard; M.A., California State University-Hayward; B.A., University of California-Santa Cruz

Waseen, Dr. Symeon  -  642-6241
Assistant Professor, Music 8/23/10
DMA, Eastman School of Music; M.M., Bowling Green State University; B.M., University of Minnesota, Duluth

Wegner, Dr. Pamela S.   -  642-6696
Professor, Speech & Theatre 8/15/94
Ph.D., M.A., University of Minnesota; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wehrung, Jeffrey P. - 642-6398
Assistant Professor, Management 8/22/12
M.B.A., Brigham Young University; B.S., Brown University

Wiblishauser, Dr. Michael J. - 642-6433
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science 8/22/12
Ph.D., University of Toledo, M.S., B.A., University of West Florida

Wilson, David D.   -  642-6706
Associate Professor, Art 8/15/04
M.F.A. Illinois State University; B.A., Columbia College

Wolff, Dr. David A.   -  642-6221
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts; Professor, History 8/15/98
Ph.D., Arizona State University; M.A., B.S., University of Wyoming

Wu, Dr. Chen - 642-6417
Associate Professor, Economics 8/15/07
Ph.D., M.A., University of Mississippi; B.M., Hangzhou University of Commerce

Wynia, Steven W.   -  718-4362
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology 8/15/01
M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

Zanton, Jessica J. - 642-6438
Assistant Professor, Special Education 8/22/12
M.Ed., University of Illinois; B.S., Illinois State University

Zehfus, Dr. Micheal H.   -  642-6028
Associate Professor, Chemistry 8/15/98
Ph.D., Oregon State University; M.S., University of Chicago; B.A., Ripon College

Backens, Dr. Vern W.; Professor, College of Science & Technology, June 30, 1991
Bauer, B. Gene; Associate Professor, College of Education, May 19, 1993
Beguin, Verona K.; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Natural Sciences, August 21, 2012
Bellman, Dr. Wanda M.; Professor, College of Arts & Humanities, June 30, 1994
Bettelyoun, Lorenzo L.; Assistant Professor, College of Education, May 19, 2006
Bogard, Dr. William; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, June 30, 1999
Bunch, Marvin; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Technology,  May 31, 2001
Chastain, Donald K.; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Technology, July 18, 2003
Chrisman, Barbara A.; Librarian/Associate Professor, College of Education, July 31, 2005
Chrisman, Dr. J. Riley; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, July 31, 2005
Conger, Charley A.; Associate Professor, College of Science & Tech., June 30, 1996
Cook, Walter L.; Assistant Professor, College of Science & Tech., May 19, 1997
Cox, Dr. Thomas P.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, December 18, 2009
Cummings, Richard E.; Associate Professor, College of Bus. & Public Affairs, May 19, 1995
Dar, Benjamin S.; Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor College of Arts & Science
Diamond, David ; Assistant Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, December 17, 2007
Donlin, Lorella J.; Associate Professor, College of Business & Technology,  May 25, 1999
DuBois, Richard G.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 19, 2004
Durgin, Dr. Max; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 2002
Earley, Dr. George; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences; Director of Graduate Studies & Assessment; Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, June 21, 2007
Ellis, Randalei; Associate Professor, College of Business & Technology, July 1, 2009
Erickson, Dr. W. Edwin; Professor, College of Education, Director; Library, June 30, 2005
Fallbeck, Dr. Patricia D.; Professor, College of Education, June 30, 2002
Farrokhi, Dr. Abdollah; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 19, 2004
Follette, Dr. Charles K.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences
Follette, Dr. Everett L.; Professor, College of Education, June 30, 1996
Fuller, Dr. Dorothy P.; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, April 4, 2013
Gabel, Dr. Mark L.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 19, 2003
Golliher, Janet, G.; Assistant Professor, College of Education, May 19, 2004
Hale, Barbara A.; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Technology, August 15, 2005
Hawkins, Valerie; Assistant Professor, College of Education, June 30, 2006
Heidrich, Fred W.; Associate Professor, College of Business & Technology, May 15, 2003
Henning, Grant E.; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Public Affairs, May 19, 1998
Henry, Dr. Leonard V.; Professor of Fine Arts (Music), July 1, 1987
Hess, Dr. Carol A.; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, April 4, 2013
Hicks, Richard W.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 15, 2003
Hills, Dr. Thomas R.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 30, 2003
Hove-Pabst, Dr. Susan C.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 15, 2007
Hughes, William A.; Associate Professor, College of Science & Tech., June 30, 1994
Jones, Dora A.; Assistant Professor, College of Ed. & Special Collect. Lib. May 19, 1995
Jordan, Dr. William L.; Professor of Physical Education, Dean of the College of Applied Science & Technology; Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, June 30, 1996
Knutson, James L.; Professor, College of Liberal Arts, May 21, 2012
Landis, Dr. Larry; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, Vice President for Academic Affairs, May 27, 2002
Larsen, Dr. Janeen J.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 7, 2010
Lewis, Margaret; Assistant Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 19, 2002
Little, David; Assistant Professor, College of Education, Athletic Director, June 28, 2003
Lozier, Jack B.; Assistant Professor, College of  Science & Tech., May 19, 1995
Lynn, Dr. William L.; Professor of Education/Psychology, May 15, 1988
Meek, Dr. Gary E.; Dean, College of Business & Technology, May 2004
Miller, Dr. Roger P.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, August 21, 2011
Molseed, Dr. Timothy R.; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, December 13, 2012
Myers, Dr. D. Dean; Associate Professor, College of Education, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, June 21, 2010
Ochse, Dr. D. Roger; Professor, College of College of Arts & Sciences, June 15, 2007
Papik, Clifford G.; Professor, Division of Physical Education, June 30, 1978
Parker, Stephen B.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 15, 2007
Pearce, Dr. Kristi L.; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, June 21, 2012
Perry, Dr. Howard; Professor, College of Business & Technology, June 30, 2000
Peterson, Dr. Daniel W.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 19, 2005
Phillips, Doris M.; Assistant Professor of Library Science, May 20, 1982
Popelka, Clarence R.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Humanities, May 19, 1998
Sandau, Albin W.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 2004
Schad, Dr. Charles M.; Professor, College of Education, June 30, 1996
Schlekeway, Eugene J.; Associate Professor, College of Science & Tech., June 30, 1995
Shryock, Dr. Gerald D.; Professor, College of Applied Science & Technology, May 19, 1995
Shryock, Sara C.; Assistant Professor, College of Bus. & Public Affairs, May 19, 1995
Stradinger, Rudy; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Humanities, June 30, 1990
Strand, Sharon; Associate Professor, College of Education, June 1, 2006
Swartz, Dr. Darlene J.; Professor, College of Education June 30, 2002
Termes, Thomas B.; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Natural Sciences, April 4, 2013
Theisz, Dr. R. D.;  Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 20, 2008
Weidensee, Dr. Victor J.; Professor of Music and Chairman of Fine Arts, July 1, 1986
Wessel, Dr. Douglas J.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 21, 2011
Weyrich, Dr. Yvonne M.; Professor, College of Business & Public Affairs, September 1, 1996