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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, President, 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 2010.

Kathryn Johnson, Vice President, 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 2011.

James O. Hansen, Secretary, Chair of the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs, Pierre, holds a B.S. from Black Hills State University, an M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado, and an Ed.D. from the University of South Dakota. He also studied at Teachers College of Columbia University, New York. Former State Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, Hansen was appointed to the Regents in 1995 by Governor Janklow. Active in numerous community organizations, including the Governor’s Citizens’ Education Review Panel. Hansen currently is a commissioner for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. He served as president of the Regents in 1998-99. His term will expire in 2013.

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 2011.

Dean Krogman, 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.

Randy Schaefer, 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. His term will expire in 2015.

Randall K. Morris, 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. His term will expire in 2010.

Carole Pagones, Sioux Falls, holds a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University and has completed an undergraduate degree and graduate coursework from Northern State University. Pagones has worked for Main Street Sioux Falls as its executive director and is currently the development director for the non-profit corporation, which works to enhance the vitality of downtown Sioux Falls through promotions, design, economic development, and public relations. Her professional background includes five years as a high school teacher of speech, English, and debate. She also has public-sector government experience in South Dakota, Texas, and Illinois, and prior to coming to Sioux Falls was the director of research for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Appointed by Governor Rounds in 2003, her term will expire in 2015.

Patrick Weber, Montrose, is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a degree in mathematics, where he graduated with the Honors College distinction.  He is currently enrolled in The University of South Dakota School of Law.  He has been involved with the South Dakota Student Federation and the SDSU Students’ Association, serving as a senator for two years.  His term will expire in 2012.

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
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
Head Volleyball Coach/Assistant Professor, Athletic Director, 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

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
Instructor, Science 1/5/06
M.S., University of Utah; B.S., Black Hills State University

Asunskis, Dr. Daniel   -   642-6919
Assistant Professor, Chemistry 8/23/10
Ph.D., Kansas State University; B.S., Truman State University

Austin, Dr. Leonard A.   -   642-6132
Associate 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

Barrus, Dr. Michael D.    -    642-6076
Assistant Professor, Mathematics, 8/22/09
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., B.S., Brigham Young University

Beguin, Verona K.  -  642-6398
Assistant Professor, Management  8/15/95
M.S.Ed., M.B.A., B.S.Ed., Chadron State College

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  -  718-2641
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

Boomer, Dr. Holly R.    -    642-6247
Assistant Professor, English 8/22/08
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., B.A. Chadron State College

Brechtel, Vailferree S.    
Instructor, Communication Studies 8/22/08
M.A., University of Montana; B.S., 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

Buck, Erin R.   -   642-6622
Instructor, Exercise Science/Athletic Training 8/15/04
M.S. South Dakota

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

Bukralia, Rajeev  -  642-6407
Dean of Educational Outreach & Special Projects; Assistant Professor 7/8/02
M.S. Dakota State University; B.A. University of Delhi, India

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

Campbell, Dr. Robert W .  -  642-6271
Assistant 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 Professor, Chair Mathematics; Mathematics 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
Director of Field Experiences; Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations / Student Teaching 8/15/04
Ph.D., Purdue University; M.A.T. Lewis & Clark; B.A. Saint Norbert College

Castleberry, Dr. James D.
Assistant Professor, Human Services 1/5/06
Ph.D. Capella University ; M.S., Minnesota State University at Mankato; B.S., University of Wisconsin at River Falls

Caton-Rosser, Dr. Mary – 642-6422
Assistant Professor, Mass Communications 8/15/07
Ph.D. University ofColorado; 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  - 
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

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  -  642-6358
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

Covey, Travis L.    -   642-6041
Assistant Professor, Physical Education 8/15/08
M.S. Chadron State College; B.S. Chadron State College

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
Associate 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

DeBeaumont, Dr. Ronald C.  -  642-6236
Professor, Chair Business, 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

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
Assistant 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
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Professor, Biology 7/1/98
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A., Smith College

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

Fackrell, Patrick J.    -   642-6009
Assistant Professor, Physical Education 8/15/02
M.S. Chadron State College; B.S. Chadron State College

Finkle, Kathleen A.   -  642-6063
Instructor, Field Experience 8/15/96
M.A., B.A., Cal State Poly University-Pomona

Fuller, Dr. Dorothy P.   -  642-6887
Associate Professor, Instructional Technology 6/2/97
Ed.D., Boston University; M.Ed., University of Utah; B.S., University of Southern Colorado

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

Gaspar, Sandra
Instructor, Project SELECT 8/22/09
M.Ed., South Dakota State University; M.S., Purdue University; B.S.Ed., Northern State University

Gayle, Dr. Richard C.   -  642-6094
Professor, Mathematics 8/15/98 
Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.A., University of Washington; B.A., University of California-Berkeley

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

Goebel, Mary J.  -  642-6831
Instructor, Science Education 6/3/04
M.S. Montana State University; B.S. North Dakota State University

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

Hall, Dr. Nancy D.  -  642-6550
Dean, College of Education, Professor, Educational Leadership   7/15/05
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.Ed., South Dakota State University; B.S., University of Minnesota

Hess, Dr. Carol A.   -  642-6509
Professor, Reading/Social Science Education
5/17/93 - Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.S.Ed., B.S.Ed., Northern State University

Hess, Dr. James I.   -  642-6850
Professor, Chair, 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

Hickenbotham, Micheline A.  -  642-6073 
Assistant Professor, Math/Science Education 8/15/99
M.S., B.S.Ed., Brussels Belgium

Hovland, Dr. Michelle R.   -  642-6226
Assistant Professor, Reading Education 8/15/04 
Ed.D University of South Dakota; M.S., B.S.Ed. Black Hills State University

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

Husemann, Dr. Mary M.  -  642-6726
Assistant Professor, English 8/15/05
Ph.D. University of South Carolina; M.A. Ohio State University; B.A. University of Notre Dame

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

Johnson, Dr. Andrew P.   -  642-6873
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

Jung, Dr. Hee-Kwon  -  642-6868
Assistant Professor, Marketing 8/23/10
Ph.D., M.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; B.A., Sogang University, Seoul, Korea

Karagiorgakis, Dr. Aris  -  642-6156
Assistant Professor, Psychology 8/23/10
Ph.D., M.A., Claremont Graduate University; B.A., York University, Toronto, Ortario, Canada

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

Kim, Sunhwi – 642-6609
Assistant Professor, Physical Education, Pedagogy 8/15/07
M.Ed. University of Georgia; B.S. Ewha Womans 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

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

Knutson, James L.   -  642-6104
Professor, Art 8/16/76
 M.F.A., M.A., U of Wyoming; B.S., Black Hills State University

Koch, Diana K.  
Instructor/Secondary Education Coordinator 7/22/09
M.S. South Dakota State University; B.S.Ed. Black Hills State University

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

LaDuke-Pelster, Faye M.  -  642-6078
Instructor/coordinator Professional Development School 8/15/06
M.Ed., West Texas A & M University; B.A., University of Wyoming

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

Lane-Harvard, Elizabeth    -    642-6846
Instructor, Mathematics 8/22/09
M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

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

Long, Jay B .  -  642-6008
Head Football Coach/Instructor, First Aid/CPR/Physical Education  7/1/03
M.S.Ed., Wayne State College; B.A., Chadron State College

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
Associate 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
Assistant 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

McCart, Christine D .  -  642-6027
Assistant Professor, Outdoor Education 8/15/04
M.S., B.S., South Dakota 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
Associate Professor, English 8/16/80
M.A., Washington State University; B.A., University of Minnesota-Morris

Miller, Dr. Roger P.  -  642-6510
Associate Professor, Geography 8/15/91
Ed.D., M.S., Brigham Young University; B.A., University of Western Australia

Molseed, Dr. Timothy R.   -  642-6131
Professor, Curriculum & Instruction
8/15/88 - Ed.D., M.A., University of South Dakota; B.S.Ed., Northern State University

Mortimer, Karen L.  -  642-6831
Instructor, Secondary Education 8/15/03
M.Ed., University of Arizona; B.S. University of Minnesota

Murphy, Patricia A.
Assistant Professor, Psychology 8//22/09
Ph.D., M.Sc.F, B.Sc., University of Toronto

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

Nero, Dr. Jonathan – 642-6628
Assistant 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 U, B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University

Nsiah, Dr. Christian  -  642-6286
Associate Professor, Economics 8/15/05
Ph.D., MA, & BBA, Middle Tennessee State University

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

Park, Kwangsoo  -  642-6876
Instructor, Tourism & Hospitality Management 8/23/10
M.S., Florida International University; B.S., Sejong 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. Kristi L.   -  642-6405
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor 1/8/92
Ed.D., M.A., University of South Dakota; B.S., Northern State University

Pearce, Dr. Lee R   -  642-6509
Associate 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.   -  718-2629
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
Assistant Professor, History 8/15/04
Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. Stanford University; B.A. University of Texas, Austin

Reiners, John M.  -   642-6036
Assistant Professor, Physical Education 1/1/09
M.S. Chadron State College; B.S. Chadron State College

Reznikov, Dr. Andrey L .  -  642-6726
Associate Professor, English 8/15/04
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., St. Petersburg University, Russia

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 & Technology 8/15/97
Ph.D., M.S., University of Wyoming; B.S., Black Hills State University

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

Royer, Dr. Randall D.   -  642-6255
Professor, Chair, Fine/Applied Arts, Music 8/15/97
Ph.D., University of Utah; M.A., University of Wyoming; B.M.Ed., South Dakota State University

Ruiz De Arbulo, Borja  -  642-6917
Instructor, Spanish 8/23/10
M.A., Purdue University; B.A., University of the Basque Country, Victoria, Spain

Ryerson, Dr. Annette T.   -  642-6867
Associate Professor, Marketing 8/15/05
D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University; M.B.A. College of William & Mary; B.A. Rutgers University

Sago, Roberta A.  -  642-6361
Special Collection Library/Assistant Professor 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, Center for the Advancement of Mathematics & Science Education, Professor 9/3/99 
Ph.D., M.S., University of Washington; M.S., B.S., Yale University

Scarborough, Dr. David J  -  642-6159
Associate 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
Associate Professor, Business Law 8/15/06
J.D. Washburn University; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; B.S.Ed., Northern State University

Schamber, Dr. Sandee L.   - 923-5500
Director, Rapid City Operations
Associate Professor, Middle School Education  8/15/96
Ed.D., University of South Dakota; M.S.Ed., Black Hills State University; B.A., Concordia College

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

Shearer-Cremean, Dr. Christine L .  -  642-6248
Associate Professor, English; 8/15/00
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; M.A., B.A., University of Dayton

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
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.   -  642-6471
Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor, 8/1/92
M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

Silva, Dr. Elizabeth A. (Betsy)  -  642-6889
Associate Professor, Chair, Health & Physical Ed., 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.  -  642-6132
Director Paraprofessional Grant, Graduate Coordinator; Instructor,  8/1/05
Ed.D., M.Ed., Texas Tech University; B.S.Ed. University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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

Spellman, Dr. Garth   -  642-6854
Research Faculty, BRIN,  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

Steen, John D.   - 642-6420
Instructor, 8/15/06
M.A., B.A., Southwest Missouri State University

Stillson, Holly G .  -  642-6643
Instructor, Mathematics 8/15/03
M.S. Black Hills State University; B.S.Ed., North Dakota State University

Stone, Jamalee “Jami”   -  642-6831
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Ed 8/15/06
M.S.Ed. & B.S.Ed., Chadron State University

Swanson, Bret R.
Instructor, English 8/15/06
M.A., University of South Dakota; B.A., Colorado 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

Termes, Thomas B.   -  718-2611
Assistant Professor, Chair Technology 8/15/89
M.A.Ed., Ball State University; B.S.Ed., University of South Dakota at Springfield

Tolan, Michael J.  -  642-6359
Bibliographic Control Librarian/Instructor 7/17/06
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.A., Bowling Green State University; B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth

Turner, Laura M.   -  642-6235
Instructor, 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

Wessel, Dr. Douglas J.   -  642-6514
Professor, Psychology, 8/17/85
Ph.D., M.A., University of North Dakota; B.A., Northwest College

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
Chair, History and Social Sciences, Professor, History 8/15/98
Ph.D., Arizona State University; M.A., B.S., University of Wyoming

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

Wynia, Steven W.   -  718-2607
Assistant Professor, 8/15/01
M.S., B.S., South Dakota State University

Yang, Dr. Sheng P.  -  642-6429
Associate Professor, Economics & Finance 8/15/04
8/15/04 Ph.D., University of Nebraska Lincoln; M.B.A., West Texas A & M University; B.S., Baker 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
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
Carlson, LeRoye E.; Professor, Division of Education, May 20, 1982
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
Crosswait, Dr. Bill N.; Associate Professor. Division of Education, July 1, 1986
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
Edwards, Dr. Leonard D.; Professor, College of Business & Technology, July 17, 1997
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
Gabel, Dr. Audrey C.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 2002
Gabel, Dr. Mark L.; Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 19, 2003
Golliher, Janet, G.; Assistant Professor, College of Education, May 19, 2004
Grieb, Edna V.; Professor, Division of Science, May 31, 1977
Hale, Barbara A.; Assistant Professor, College of Business & Technology, August 15, 2005
Hardy, Dale W.; Associate Professor, Division of Physical Education, July 1, 1985
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
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
Jewitt, Dr. E. Keith; Professor of Social Science, July 1, 1985
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
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
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 
Panerio, Aldo; Assistant Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, July 10, 2002
Papik, Clifford G.; Professor, Division of Physical Education, June 30, 1978
Parker, Stephen B.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 15, 2007
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
Prosper, Dr. Arthur F.; Professor of Communications, June 30, 1988
Sandau, Albin W.; Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, May 2004
Sattgast, Lawrence B.; Associate Professor of Industrial Technology, June 30, 1989
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
Smock, Louise M.; Assistant Professor, College of Science & Tech., May 31, 1992
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
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
Weyrich, Dr. Yvonne M.; Professor, College of Business & Public Affairs, September 1, 1996