2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Faculty

Abington, Casey (2010)
Professor—Business
Ph.D.—Kansas State University

Adam, Peter (2008)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of California-Los Angeles

Adanin, Kristina (2021)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness

Ph.D.—Ohio University

Adkins, Joni (2001)
Director/Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
D.B.A.—Anderson University

Adojoh, Onema (Christopher) (2023)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Liverpool

Akins, Robyn (2009)
Instructor—Education
Ed.S.—University of Missouri-Kansas City 

Alabasi, Karima (2022)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Florida University 

Alexander, Kristina (2003)
Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Alobaidi, Isam (2023)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Missouri University of Science and Technology 

Anderson, Jessica (2018)
Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University 

Atkins, Lori (2018)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University 

Awsumb, Clay (2024)
Assistant Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
ABD—Southern Illinois University 

Ayinde, Kayode (2023)
Assistant Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—University of Ilorin

Baker, Jill (2011)
Senior Instructor—Education
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Bandi, Ajay (2014)
Associate Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Mississippi State University

Barr, Rod (2003)
Director—Agricultural Sciences
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Barton, Amy (2019)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Bashyal, Mahesh (2023)
Assistant Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Florida

Bateman, Michelle (2019)
Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Oklahoma State University 

Bax, Matthew (2017)
Senior Instructor—Agricultural Sciences
M.S.—Iowa State University

Bay, Michael (2023)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Arkansas

Bay, Sherry (2023)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
B.S.—East Central University

Beck, Shandy (2019)
Instructor—Business
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Beemer, Rhonda (2015)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Southern Mississippi

Bell, Casey (2023)
Assistant Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-St. Louis

Bellamy, Michael (1999)
Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Kansas State University

Bergland, Robert (2019)
Associate Professor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—Purdue University

Biegelson, Daniel (2012)
Senior Instructor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.F.A.—University of Montana

Bilbo, Katheryn (2014)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—University of Wisconsin 

Binette, Kori (2009)
Senior Instructor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.A.—University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Bishop, Lisa (2004)
Senior Instructor—Business
M.A.—Central Missouri State University

Black, Ashley (2013)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of Alabama

Black, Richard (2008)
Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of Tulsa

Blackford, Benjamin (2009)
Director/Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Blackford, Jeff (2023)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Kansas City

Bochart, Adam (2019)
Instructor—Communication and Mass Media
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Bond, Stancy (2012)
Senior Instructor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Bottone, Ethan (2020)
Assistant Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—Ohio University 

Bradley, Jeff (1990)
Senior Instructor—Natural Sciences
M.S.—Oklahoma State University

Britt, Karen (2019)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
Ph.D.—Indiana University

Brooks, Billy (2020)
Instructor—Agricultural Sciences
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Brown, Debra (2017)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
Ph.D.—University of Kansas

Brown, Rhonda (2021)
Instructor—Mathematics and Statistics
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Buck, Erica (2016)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty 
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University 

Butler, Loren (2000)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Arkansas

Cabrera, Leticia (2018)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Texas at Austin

Campbell, Alisha (2013)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Tennessee

Campbell, James (2013)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Texas Tech University

Campbell, Jamie (2021)
Instructor—Business
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Campbell, Luke (2016)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Kansas  

Cao, Hung (Henry) (2024)
Assistant Professor—Business
A.B.D.—University of Memphis

Case, Denise (2015)
Lecturer—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Kansas State University

Casey, Kimberly (2011)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-St. Louis

Chai, Sheng (Mark) (2023)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Queen's University

Chakraborty, Himadri (2006)
Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Jodavpur University

Chandler, Wayne (2000)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of Alabama

Chappell, Steven (2012)
Instructor—Communication and Mass Media
M.P.A.—University of Alabama-Birmingham 

Cheng, Keli (2024)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
ABD—University of Missouri

Chloupek, Brett (2013)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Kansas

Chuang, Shih-Hsien (Johnny) (2018)
Associate Professor—School of Business
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Claycomb, Kelly (2023)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
D.N.P.—Post University

Cline, Cari (2016)
Senior Instructor - Computer Science and Information Systems
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Cline, Keely (2014)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

Combs, Crystal (2020)
Instructor - Computer Science and Information Systems
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Cook, Jessica (2022)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
M.S.Ed.—Washburn University

Daggs, Joy (2012)
Associate Professor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia 

Day, Rachel (2022)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—Arizona State University

Dickey, Eric (2009)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of Minnesota

Dieringer, Gregg (2002)
Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Texas-Austin 

Dimmitt, Elizabeth (2008)
Senior Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Dimmitt, Travis (2018)
Associate Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri  

Driskill, Ronda (2018)
Instructor—Agricultural Sciences
M.S.—Iowa State University

Ellsworth, Tina (2021)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ph.D.—University of Kansas

Eloe, Nathan (2015)
Associate Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Missouri University of Technology and Science 

Epperson, Kaitlin (2023)
Assistant Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—Texas A&M University 

Ess, Daniel (2023)
Assistant Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—Virginia Tech University

Farnan, Shantel (2011)
Associate Professor—Education
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia 

Fellah, Abdelaziz (2016)
Associate Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Kent State University  

Field, Richard (1993)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—Southern Illinois University 

Ford, Elyssa (2011)
Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—Arizona State University 

Francis, Alisha (2006)
Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—St. Louis University 

Fufa, Tolina (2016)
Associate Professor—Business
Ph.D.—Oklahoma State University

Gallaher, John (2003)
Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—Ohio University

Gallaher, Robin (2003)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Gilley, Dawn (2009)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Hernández González, Claudia Araceli (2015)
Associate Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Texas at El Paso

Gordon, Wm. Dan (2011)
Associate Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Goswami, Arghya (Raj) (2015)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Texas-Arlington 

Gracey, Jessica (2016)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-St. Louis

Greathouse, John (2019)
Associate Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—Colorado State University

Greenidge, Giselle (2019)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of North Texas

Gregory, Beth (2022)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Haberyan, Kurt (1994)
Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Duke University

Haddock, Amy (2023)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty

Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Haddock, Gregory (1996)
Associate Provost of Graduate and Professional Schools
Ph.D.—University of Idaho

Haile, Brian (1997)
Associate Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Rolla   

Harrison, Taylor (2021)
Assistant Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—North Carolina State University

Haughey, Brandy (2014)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Haughey, Joseph (2013)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—Grand Valley State University 

Hepworth, Elise (2024)
Associate Provost/Dean College of Art and Sciences
D.A.—University of Mississippi

Herrera, Bronson (2018)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Kansas

Hesse, Brian (2002)
Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—London School of Economics and Political Science 

Hiatt, Rochelle (1997)
Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Hill, Heather (2018)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of Washington

Hillard, Amy (2022)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hindemith, Paul (2022)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—University of Minnesota

Hobbs, Michael (1993)
Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of North Texas 

Holder, Christopher (2021)
Instructor—Business
M.S.—University of Missouri

Holderieath, Jason (2023)
Associate Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—Colorado State University

Holloman, Sammy (2024)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—West Virginia University

Holthaus, Catherine (2018)
Instructor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Hoot, Charles (2015)
Associate Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—University of Illinois-Urbana 

Hung, Ming-Chih (2003)
Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Utah

Hustad, Vincent (2018)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

Hutcheson, Haley (2018)
Instructor—Mathematics and Statistics
M.S.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Immel, Patrick (2003)
Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Ingraham, Nissa (2009)
Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri 

Jacobson, Cris (2014)
Senior Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S.W.—University of Nebraska-Omaha

Jin, Chanwoo (2022)
Assistant Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of California-Santa Barbara

Joachim, Bayo (1990)
Professor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—University of Kansas

Johnson, Matthew (1999)
Senior Instructor—Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Jones, Brenda (2004)
Senior Instructor—Business
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Jorandby, Stephanie (2014)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Wisconsin Luther College 

Kastberg-Leonard, Mariliz (2023)
Assistant Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Georgia

Katsion, John (2010)
Professor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—Regent University-Virginia Beach

Kauzlarich, Laura (2020)
Assistant Professor—Business
D.B.A.—Creighton University 

Kershaw, Alicia (2023)
Assistant Professor—Professional Education
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kibler, Jacqueline (2014)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Kansas

Kiene, David (2013)
Associate Professor—Professional Education
Ed.D.—St. Louis University 

Kim, Eunjin (2024)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
ABD—Penn State University

King, Laura (2023)
Assistant Professor—Professional Education
ABD—University of Missouri-Columbia

Kirt, Alex (2017)
Associate Professor—Communication and Mass Media
M.F.A.—Southern Illinois University 

Kotteti, Chandra (2021)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Prairie View A&M University

Kreizinger, Joseph (2001)
Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska

Krumme, Gregg (2024)
Instructor—Natural Sciences
M.S.—Missouri State University

Lacy, Jacqueline (2014)
Senior Instructor—Agricultural Sciences
M.S.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Lal, Ratan (2021)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Kansas State University 

LaPann, Thomas (2018)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Louisiana State University

Lane, Jesse (2022)
Assistant Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of North Carolina

Leach-Steffens, Lauren (1998)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Illinois

Leiss, Damon (2016)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Capella University

Leiss, Jodie (2016)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Kansas State University 

Lim, Chi Lo (1999)
Professor—Business
D.B.A.—United States International University

Limbaugh, Nathan (2024)
Lecturer—Natural Sciences
A.B.D.—University of Alabama

Linville, Diana (2010)
Senior Instructor—Computer Science and Information Systems
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Long, Terry (2000)
Director—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Utah

Ludwig, Stephen (2001)
Associate Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Arkansas

Lynn, Tamara (2017)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Malkawi, Ahmed (2000)
Professor—Natural Sciences
P.D.—University of Maine-Orono

Marsh, Sarah (2008)
Senior Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S. Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Mason, Andrea (2013)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
M.A.Ed.—Baker University

McCain, Jason (2019)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Texas A&M

McCormick, Joel (2023)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Florida

McCormick, Lauren (2024)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
B.M.E.—Stetson University

McFall-Boegeman, Hunter (2023)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Michigan State University

McFall-Boegeman, Sarah (2023)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Michigan State University

McGhee, Jay (2013)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Virginia Polytechnic and State University

McIntosh, Cheryl (2024)
Assistant Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Texas at Arlington

McNeese, Gina (1998)
Instructor—Health Science and Wellness/Horace Mann
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University 

Meiners. Amanda (2020)
Assistant Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—University of Iowa

Meyer, Trevor (2018)
Assistant Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—University of South Carolina

Meziani, Mohammed (2010)
Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Montpelier II

Michaelsen, Julie (2022)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
B.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Miller, Kyle (2022)
Associate Professor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—University of Iowa

Miller, Michael (2016)
Associate Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—Colorado State University 

Monroe, Luke (2024)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—Carnegie Mellon University

Montenguise, Heather (2021)
Horace Mann/Leet Faculty 
M.Ed.—University of Missouri

Moore, Rebecca (2018)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia 

Mughal, Umair (2024)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
ABD—Tennessee Technological University

Mühsam, Armin (2000)
Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Montana State University

Myllykangas, Susan (2005)
Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Indiana University

Naramore, Sarah (2020)
Assistant Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Notre Dame

Nickerson, Jeffrey (2008)
Senior Instructor—Business
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Novak, Samantha (2024)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
B.S.Ed.—South Dakota State University

Offutt, Samuel (Jason) (2005)
Senior Instructor—Communication and Mass Media
M.A.—Central Missouri State University

O'Gwin, Chase (2017)
Associate Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of West Georgia

Okello, Paul (2024)
Assistant Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—South Dakota State University

Olasz, Ildiko (2009)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—Michigan State University

Olson, Anthony (2000)
Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—University of Southern California 

Palacios Perez, José (2014)
Associate Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—Texas A&M 

Passalacqua, Stacey (2023)
Associate Professor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—University of Arizona

Perez-Hernandez, Oscar (2022)
Associate Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Pham, Bao (2022)
Assistant Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—Louisiana State University

Pimenova, Maria (2024)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Florida Atlantic University

Prabhakar, Sanjay (2021)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—State University of New York

Pulley, Tina (2022)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ed.D.—A.T. Still University

Qin, Zhengrui (Jerry) (2016)
Associate Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—The College of William and Mary 

Rich, Gregory (2013)
Associate Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Richardson, David (2002)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Birmingham

Richardson, William (1999)
Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—University of Texas-Austin

Roberts, Kaleatha (2022)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ph.D.—Liberty University

Rolfes, Luke (2008)
Senior Instructor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.F.A.—Minnesota State University  

Russell, Doug (1999)
Assistant Professor—Business
M.B.A.—University of Nebraska-Omaha

Ryan, Kyle (2024)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Northern Colorado

Rytting, Jenny (2006)
Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
Ph.D.—Arizona State University

Sadek, Jawad (1994)
Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—Wayne State University

Satchell, Jason (2019)
Assistant Professor—Business
D.B.A.—Creighton University

Schairer-Kessler, Cynthia (2019)
Assistant Professor—Education
Ed.D.—Illinois State University

Schieber, Matt (2011)
Senior Instructor—Computer Science and Information Systems
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Scofield, Devlin (2015)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—Michigan State University  

Seipel, Sandy (2014)
Associate Professor—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri 

Sharma, Tanmay (2024)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Indiana University Bloomington

Shi, Tiebing (2010)
Professor—Business
Ph.D.—Queen’s University

Shields, Mary (2012)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Shin, Kyoung-Ho (1999)
Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—Kansas State University 

Sipling, Sarah (2016)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Rhode Island School of Design

Skinner, H. Machelle (2019)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
D.N.P.—University of Missouri 

Love Smith, Julie (2024)
Instructor—Communication and Mass Media
M.A.A.—Missouri Western State University

Smith, Linda (2016)
Associate Professor—Professional Education
Ph.D.—Iowa State University

Sonnenmoser, Richard (2008)
Professor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.F.A.—University of Massachusetts

Sony, Sara (2023)
Assistant Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Kansas City

Strickland, Ashley (2021)
Assistant Professor—Education 
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Strickland, Kathryn (2013)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
Ph.D.—Louisiana State University 

Surprise, Travis (2023)
Instructor—Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A.—Norwich University

Sutton, William (2022)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—Michigan State University 

Swafford, Brian (2011)
Senior Instructor—Communication and Mass Media
M.A.—Ohio University

Swink, Brian (2015)
Senior Instructor—Mathematics and Statistics
M.S.—Northwest Missouri State University

Tabor, Kamala (2016)
Senior Instructor—Humanities and Social Sciences
M.Ed.—University of Washington 

Tachie, Rebecca (2024)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of Akron

Taylor, Alex (2020)
Assistant Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Taylor, Sara (2019)
Associate Professor—Education
Ph.D.—University of California

Tengelsen, Jacob (2023)
Assistant Professor—Health Science and Wellness
Ph.D.—University of West Georgia

Ternus, Dana (2014)
Senior Instructor—Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Thornsberry, Gretchen (2009)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—North Carolina State University

Thornsberry, Jeffry (2003)
Associate Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Missouri

Tobin, Malinda (2008)
Senior Instructor—Business
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Tomasso, Joseph (2017)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
D.M.A.—University of Cincinatti  

Trussell, Sheby (2020)
Instructor—Business
M.B.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Tu, Zhiling (Cindy) (2016)
Associate Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—McMaster University

Tuell, Jacob  (2022)
Assistant Professor—Agricultural Sciences
Ph.D.—Purdue University  

Veasey, Michele (2009)
Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Vlieger, David (2002)
Assistant Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
M.S.—University of Missouri-Rolla 

Voss, Robert (2013)
Associate Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Walker, Matthew (2001)
Director—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Wall, Jennifer (2005)
Professor—Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Kansas City

Wall, Timothy (2013)
Dean—Education
Ed.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Wanorie, Tekle (2004)
Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Alabama

Warner, Patricia (2013)
Senior Instructor—Natural Sciences
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University

Watkins, Clifton (2018)
Assistant Professor—Natural Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Alabama

Watkins, Veronica (2018)
Associate Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
M.F.A.—Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

White, Jayne (2024)
Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S.—A.T. Still University

Whiteside, Adam (2023)
Assistant Professor—Communication and Mass Media
ABD—Kent State University

Wilcox, Kenton (2000)
Senior Instructor—Language, Literature, and Writing
M.A.—Northwest Missouri State University

Wilmes, Kelli (2022)
Instructor—Health Science and Wellness
M.S.—Texas Woman's University

Wilson, Kylie (2021)
Instructor—Communication and Mass Media
Ph.D.—West Virginia University

Winters, Sarah (2022)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
B.A.—University of California-Santa Barbara

Wood, Racheal (2021)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
A.A.—Grossmont College

Wu, Weipeng  (2023)
Assistant Professor—Business
Ph.D.—University of Missouri-Columbia

Wu, Yi-Hwa (Eva) (2004)
Professor—Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D.—University of Utah

Yocom, Erika (2014)
Horace Mann/Leet Center Faculty
M.S.Ed.—Northwest Missouri State University  

Zhao, Yu (Gary)  (2023)
Assistant Professor—Computer Science and Information Systems
Ph.D.—Dakota State University

Zrust, Adam (2021)
Assistant Professor—Fine and Performing Arts
Ph.D.—Florida State University