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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.

Michael G. Rush, is executive director and chief executive officer of the South Dakota Board of Regents. The Board of Regents is the constitutional governing board for the six public universities, the school for the deaf, and the school for the blind and visually impaired in South Dakota. He was appointed by the South Dakota Board of Regents to his post in May 2015. Dr. Rush previously was executive director of the Idaho State Board of Education/Board of Regents. He served as that state’s higher education executive officer from 2007 to 2015, supporting a board that governs Idaho’s higher education institutions and also has general supervision over all public education, including community colleges. Prior to his time as executive director of Idaho’s state board, Dr. Rush served as an administrator, director of research, and state supervisor for the Division of Vocational Education, also in Idaho. He has experience as an assistant professor of agricultural and Extension education at The Pennsylvania State University, as an instructor of vocational and technical education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and as a secondary vocational agriculture instructor. Rush is active professionally at the state and national levels, serving on the executive committee for the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) and as chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. He also represented United States’ higher education at two international conferences. He holds a doctorate of education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as well as master and bachelor’s degrees in agricultural education, both from the University of Idaho. Dr. Rush resides in Pierre, S.D., with his wife, Linda. They have three sons and four granddaughters. He enjoys playing guitar, outdoor activities, and spending time with friends and family.

Terry Baloun, Secretary, 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.

John W. Bastian, Belle Fourche, holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from South Dakota State University and a J.D. degree from Hamline University School of Law. He was a circuit court judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit for 20 years and retired in 2013. Prior to that service, he spent 10 years in the attorney general’s office as an appellate attorney and prosecutor.  Bastian is also a veteran of the United State Air Force. He serves part-time with the South Dakota Unified Judicial System and is assigned to preside over cases in the Fourth, Sixth, and Seventh Judicial Circuits. Appointed by Governor Daugaard in 2014, 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. Benedict.  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.

Jim Morgan, Brookings, retired in 2013 after 12 years as president and CEO of Daktronics, concluding a four-decade career at the Brookings-based electronics manufacturer, which is the world’s industry leader in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large-screen video displays. He joined Daktronics in the company’s first year of operation as its first design engineer, while still a college student. He remains on the company’s board of directors. Morgan is a graduate of South Dakota State University, where he earned both his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in electrical engineering. His term will expire in 2021.

Randy Schaefer, 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 2021.

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 2016.

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, Vice-President, Pierre, holds a bachelor’s degree in political 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.

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
Associate 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      

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
Associate 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

Berberick, Dr. David - 644-2641
Assistant Professor, Music 8/22/14
D.M, M.A.,  University of Minnesota-Minneapolis; M.A., St. Mary’s University; B.A., Loras College

Bergmann, Dr. David J. - 642-6426
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

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, Dr. 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

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 & Reading 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
Associate 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
Associate Professor, Digital Communication 8/22/08
Ph.D., M.A., Michigan State University; B.A., Taylor University

Clinton, Elias
Assistant Professor, Special Education 8/22/15
Ph.D. University of Georgia; M.Ed. Piedmont College; B.A. University of Georgia

Cockrell, William   - 642-6550
Instructor, Behavioral Sciences 8/22/14
M.S., Mississippi State University; B.S., University of West Alabama

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

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
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

Daniels, Jason E. - 642-6271
Assistant Professor, History 8/22/15
Ph.D. University of Warwick; M.A., B.A., University of Florida

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

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.   -  642-1283
Assistant Professor, Psychology 12/22/12
Ph.D., Kent State University; M.S., Bucknell University; B.S., Mansfield University

Derby, Breon,
Assistant Professor, Physical Education 8/22/15
M.Ed. Chadron State College; B.S. Black Hills State University

Dewey, Patricia   -   718-2616
Dakota ASSETS Coordinator, 8/8/08
M.Ed., B.S., South Dakota State University

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
Associate 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

Eberhard, Michael
Assistant Professor, Education 8/22/15
Ph.D., M.A. University of Wyoming; B.A. University of California

Ellis, Dr. Trenton   642-1283
Assistant Professor, Human Services 8/22/14
Ph.D., South Dakota State University; M.A., B.A., Western Illinois University

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     -   641-3941
Instructor/Coordinator, Project SECOND 7/22/11
Ph.D. University of South Dakota

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

Fuqua, Dr. Amy C.   -  642-6397
Dean, College of Liberal Arts, 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. -    642-6120
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. - 642-6643
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 8/22/13
Ph.D., University of Wyoming; B.A., Willamette University

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

Girtz, Dr. Robert    -    642-6118
Assistant Professor, Economics 8/22/13
Ph.D., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., St. Cloud State University

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

Hahn, Dr. Christopher D.  -  642-6888
Assistant Professor, Music 8/15/00
D.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A. U of Wyoming; B.M. University of Miami

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

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
Associate Professor, Finance 8/22/11
Ph.D., Florida State University; BBA, LeMoyne-Owen College

Hopewell, Dr. Mitch - 642-1241
Instructor, Instructional Technology, 8/22/15
Ed.D., M.Ed. Northern Arizona University; B.A. The Master’s 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

Jackson, Jr., Dr. Tom  -  642-6111
President, 7/3/14
Ed.D., University of La Verne; M.S., Shippensburg University, B.S., Southwest State University

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, Dan
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science, 8/22/15
 

Jensen, Dr. Katrina  - 642-6247
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

Juhrend, Albert J.   -  642-6268
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
Associate 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

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

Kukeli, Agim  - 642-6286
Instructor, Economics 8/22/14
Ph.D., Colorado State University-Ft. Collins

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 -   642-6231
Assistant Professor, Education 8/22/13
Ed.D., M.A.T., B.A., University of Memphis

Legleitner, Rickie Ann  -  642-6922
Instructor, English; Director of Writing Center, 8/22/14
M.F.A., DePaul University; B.A., Aquinas College

Karl Lehman  -  642-4359 
Instructor, English, 8/22/14
M.F.A., Pacific Lutheran University; B.A., Black Hills State University

Linn, Dr. Vicki L. -   642-6131
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

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
Chair of School of Education, Professor, Science Teacher Education 8/22/09
Ed.D., M.A., University of South Dakota; B.S.Ed., Dakota State University

May, Dr. Daniel - 642-6360
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 8/22/13
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wyoming; B.S., Montana State University

McCart, Dr. Christine D.  -  642-6027
Assistant Professor, Outdoor Education 8/15/04
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire; 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
Professor, Mathematics 8/15/04
Ph.D., M.S. Washington State University; M.E., B.E., University of Bombay, India

Nelson, Micheline A. - 642-6077
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

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

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

Post, Dr. David C. -  642-6864
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

Ramsey, Dr. Justin   -   642-6616
Assistant Professor, Plant Biology 8/22/14
Ph.D., University of Washington, B.S., Whitworth University

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

Royer, Nichole   - 642-6550
Instructor, Sociology/Human Services 8/22/14
M.A., M.S., B.A., University of Central Florida

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, 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

Selland, Corey -
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science, 8/22/15
M.S. South Dakota State University; B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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
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

Steckline, Dr. Timothy J.   -  642-6085
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
Associate 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 Control/Assistant 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. -   394-2471
Lecturer, Mathematics 8/22/13
M.S., Montana State University; B.S., B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Triplett, Craig   - 642-6026
Assistant Professor, Exercise Science 8/22/14
DPT, University of South Dakota; B.S., Black Hills State University

Turner, Dr. Denice -   642-6778
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 Benthuysen, John  -
Assistant Professor, Political Science 8/22/15
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago; M.A. DePaul University; B.A.S. University of Illinois at Chicago

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

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

Winter, Jeffrey  -  642-6076
Instructor, Mathematics 8/22/14
M.S., University of Idaho; B.S, Montana Tech

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

Zeng, Tong -
Assistant Professor, Economics 8/22/15
Ph.D., M.Sc. Louisiana State University; B.A. Wuhan University

Ahmad, Dr. Ahrar; Professor, College of Liberal Arts, Director of Graduate Studies, April 1, 2015
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
Calhoon, Dr. David P.; Associate Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, April 2, 2014
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
Cooch, Dr. C. Gregory; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, April 1, 2015
Cook, Walter L.; Assistant Professor, College of Science & Tech., May 19, 1997
Cox, Dr. Thomas P.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, December 18, 2009
Dar, Benjamin S.; Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor College of Arts & Science, August 2007
Donlin, Lorella J.; Associate Professor, College of Business & Technology,  May 25, 1999
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, March 2008
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
Hesson, Dr. James L.; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, April 1, 2015
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
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
Parker, Stephen B.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 15, 2007
Parrow, Dr. Kathleen A.; Professor, College of Liberal Arts, April 1, 2015
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
Schurrer, Dr. Robert L.; Professor, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, April 2, 2014
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
Wolff, Dr. David A.; Professor, College of Liberal Arts, April 1, 2015