New Faculty 2016-17

New Faculty 2016-17 Orientation AgendaAcademy Schedule Appointments

“An education that is complete is one in which the hands and heart are engaged as much as the mind. We want to let our stu-dents try their learning in the world and so make prayers of their educations.”

— Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C.

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The University of Portland is pleased to welcome 36 new faculty this fall. Please join us in welcoming them to our distinguished community.

2016 – 2017 NEW FACULTY MEMBERS

Air Force ROTC Cpt. Larry Ingersoll Cpt. Katherine Schultz

Army ROTC Cpt. Jessy Claerhout Cpt. Patrick Koerwitz Cpt. Samuel Quinlan Sfc. Channing Rosenbalm Maj. Tracy Trudell Cpt. Kiernan White

Biology Christie Engesser Cesar John White

Business Satoris Culbertson Ruth Dittrich Montana Hisel-Cochran Stuart Weiss

Communication Studies Natalie Nelson-Marsh

Education Randy Hetherington

Engineering Saikat Chakrabarti Christopher Hainley Edward Riley

English Cheri Buck-Perry

Environmental Science Heather Carpenter Kristin Sweeney

Library Xan Arch

Mathematics Brian Huyvaert Jakob Kotas

Nursing Erica Bailey Chris Blackhurst Mary (Mallie) Kozy Rebecca Mickel Holly Simpson

Performing & Fine Arts Joseph Jefferson

Sociology & Social Work Lauren Alfrey Kevin Jones

Theology SimonMary Aihiokhai Nina Henrichs-Tarasenkova Rachel Wheeler

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“What is it that we do as faculty here?Simply this: bring out the virtues inour students, lead them forth intotheir remarkable futures, help themknow and shape and use their God-given gifts and talents. Every student is a universe of possiblities. As devoted teachers, we draw them out and help them discover who it is they are at their best. That is great work; that is blessed work.”

— Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., Ph.D.

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F P O R T L A N D | N E W F A C U L T Y O R I E N T A T I O N S C H E D U L E

New Faculty Orientation at UP: Teaching, Faith, and Service Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Franz 120

8:00-9:00 Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:00 Conversation with the President: Introductory Remarks: Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., Ph.D. President

TEACHING AND LEARNING Welcome and Invocation: Lauretta Frederking, Ph.D. Associate Provost

Rev. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C. Director of Campus Ministry

9:10-10:00 Profile of our Students/Overview of Resources : Lauretta Frederking, Ph.D. Associate Provost

10:00-10:45 Student Panel: Matt Coffey Saifullah Hassan Marion Lilly Sabrina Mohammed Brandon Rivera Elyse Rybka

10:45-11:00 Q&A

11:00-11:10 Break

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SCHOLARSHIP11:10-11:50 Bringing Together Teaching and Scholarship Excellence: Mark Pitzer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Psychological Sciences

12:00-12:10 Provost Welcome: Tom Greene, Ed.D. Provost

12:00-12:45 Lunch

12:45-1:15 Research Funding Opportunities Panel: Aaron Wooton, Ph.D. Chair - Committee on Teaching and Scholarship Associate Professor, Mathematics Dan McGinty Director - Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics

John Orr, Ph.D. Assistant Provost & Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

1:15-1:30 Q&A

FAITH AND FORMATION1:30-2:15 Bringing Together Faith and the Intellectual Life Panel: Andrew Guest, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Psychological Sciences Heather Dillon, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Shiley School of Engineering Rev. Charles McCoy, C.S.C. Associate Professor, Mathematics Shannon Mayer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Physics

2:15-2:30 Q&A

2:30-2:45 Break

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SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP2:45-3:00 Moreau Center Laurie Laird Director - Moreau Center

3:00-3:45 Human Resources Sandy Chung, J.D. Director - Human Resources

3:45-4:00 Q&A

4:00-4:30 Mentor/Mentee Social

4:30-6:00 President’s Reception – Father Poorman’s Residence Introduction of Deans: Robin Anderson, Ed.D. Michael Andrews, Ph.D. Xan Arch, MLS Matthew Baasten, Ph.D. Sharon Jones, Ph.D. Jason McDonald, Ed.M. Joane Moceri, Ph.D. John Watzke, Ph.D.

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FACULTY ACADEMY SCHEDULE 2016-2017September 19 Garaventa Center 12:00-1:30 Karen Eifler, Ph.D. Co-Director

Rev. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C. Co-Director

UP Librarians: Resources for Enhancing Instruction (Location: Clark Library Classroom)

October 11 Student Wellness: 11:30-12:30 Student Affairs, Residence Life, Community Standards, Shepard Resource Center, Access Education Services, Health Center, Green Dot, Career Center (Location: Franz 120)

November 7 Technology: Ben Kahn, Academic Technology Services4:00-5:00 (Location: Franz 120)

December 2 Christmas with the Provost6:00-7:00 Cocktail Hour 7:15 Dinner (Location: Bauccio Commons, Board Room)

January 13 Teaching Part 1: Becoming a Curious Teacher12:00-1:30 Book Discussion with Associate Deans (Location: Bauccio Commons, Board Room)

February 10 Rank and Tenure Panel3:00-4:00 (Location: Franz 120)

May 8 Teaching Part 2: Teaching, Faith, and Service:12:00-1:30 Becoming a Teacher Scholar in the Holy Cross Tradition (Location: Bauccio Commons, Board Room)

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Lauren Alfrey, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Social Work

Lauren Alfrey joins the University of Portland after completing her Ph.D. at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Prior to her doctoral work, she received her master’s degree from Georgetown University and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Lauren is a qualitative sociologist who studies and teaches on issues of race, gender, identity, and labor. She has designed and taught undergraduate courses on race and racism, gender and work, and family formation. She is currently writing a co-authored book for Cambridge University Press titled Geek Girls: Race, Power, and the Tech Industry, which documents the barriers to success for women who are racial and gender minorities in the software and computing industries. Her dissertation, which she plans to revise for a second book, explores how white suburban workers and their families manage unemployment in the “new” economy. Lauren is thrilled to call the city of Portland her new home, and when she isn’t working she enjoys cooking (and eating), reading fiction, gardening, running in the rain, and exploring the great outdoors with her husband and her American Eskimo dog, Yuki. ❖

SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Theology

Prior to coming to the University of Portland, SimonMary Aihiokhai was a visiting assistant professor of theology at Valparaiso University. He was a lecturer of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University and an adjunct professor of online graduate theology at Saint Leo University. He has published several book chapters and articles on topics dealing with religious violence, religious identity, pedagogy on teaching millennials, and socio-political and cultural issues facing the Global South. SimonMary completed his doctorate in systematic theology at Duquesne University, his master’s degree at Saint John’s Seminary in Camarillo, Calif., and his undergraduate degree at Spiritan School of Philosophy, Nigeria. He spent more than a decade working as a missionary in Nigeria and in that capacity was active in conflict resolution among culturally and socially marginalized communities. His work in healthcare ministry and parish ministry spans two continents: Africa and North America. SimonMary loves to travel, enjoys discussing global issues, and is a weightlifting enthusiast. His best buddy is Hope, a Siberian Husky. ❖


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Erica Bailey, M.S.

Instructor, School of Nursing

Prior to joining the School of Nursing faculty, Erica Bailey received her master’s of science in nursing education from the University of Portland in May, 2016. Her teaching experience includes roles as didactic, clinical, and simulation adjunct faculty for both UP and Linfield College over the past two years. Areas of interest include serving vulnerable populations and promoting health equity and health literacy. Erica received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Linfield College in 2011, graduating with honors. Her clinical nursing experience has been with the Department of Veteran Affairs, where she has worked in both acute care and primary care environments. Erica moved to Portland in 2006, where she currently resides with her 11-year-old daughter, Dylan. ❖

Xan Arch, M.A., M.S.

Dean, Clark Library

Xan Arch comes to the University of Portland from Reed College, where she served as director of collection services. She also held many posts in the Stanford University libraries, culminating her service there as the electronic resources and technology librarian. She was the 2013 recipient of the Esther J. Piercy Award given by the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services to a person who has shown “outstanding promise for continuing contribution and leadership.” Arch has a B.A. in English and French literatures and an M.A. in English literature from Stanford University. She also has an M.S. in library science from San Jose State University. ❖


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Cheri Buck-Perry, M.A.

Instructor, English

Cheri Buck-Perry joins the faculty of the English department after serving the University in a part-time capacity since 2001. Over her 23 years as an educator, Cheri has engaged students in secondary, undergraduate, and graduate school classrooms. Cheri has given presentations on effective teaching strategies and methods, early 20th-century American women writers, and has facilitated numerous creative writing workshops and events for Portland area schools. Buck-Perry earned her master’s degree in English at Portland State University and her undergraduate degree in communications at Walla Walla University. She enjoys cooking for friends and family, delights in travel and going to the theater, and loves many athletic pursuits, including hiking, skiing, and playing tennis. ❖

Chris Blackhurst, M.S.


Chris Blackhurst joins the full-time faculty of the School of Nursing after serving as an adjunct clinical faculty member for the past two years. Chris has worked at the Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children for 6 years, where he served as a floor nurse and the chair of the Interdisciplinary Practice Council. He is a graduate of the University of Portland, earning both his bachelor of science in nursing and a master of science as a clinical nurse leader. He was a Maternal Child Health Bureau Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disability Fellow at OHSU, and continues to be clinically active with patients with neurodevelopmental and other disabilities. He is a native of the Portland area, and in his leisure time Chris often chooses hiking, reading good fiction, travel, and other nerdy proclivities, all enjoyed along with his wife, Laura, a fellow nurse educator at UP. ❖


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Saikat Chakrabarti, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Engineering

Before joining the University of Portland, Saikat Chakrabarti worked in the technology industry for 14 years as a security researcher, architect, lead, consultant, and responder. His most recent position in industry was that of senior security researcher at Intel. His publications can be found on his Google Scholar profile at http://bit.ly/1ID9D0Q. Saikat received a Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Kentucky, specializing in applied cryptography and cyber security. He has also taught at Portland Community College. ❖

Heather Carpenter, Ph.D.

Lecturer, Environmental Science

Prior to joining the environmental studies department, Heather Carpenter taught biology and environmental science at a number of local colleges and universities. Her educational and research background runs the gamut of biological and environmental issues: salamander behavior, fungal systematics, lichen fire ecophysiology, salt grass phytostabilization in Owen’s Lake, and sewage treatment wetlands. Heather completed her doctorate in the plant biology group at the University of California, Davis, and received a B.S. in zoology and a B.S. in botany and plant pathology with a minor in ethnic studies from Oregon State University. When not teaching, or sometimes even when teaching, Heather spends her time managing invasive species, growing delicious produce, planting pollinator gardens, and foraging for edibles. She also runs a small local high school environmental scholarship program. ❖

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Satoris S. Culbertson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Business

Prior to joining the entrepreneurship and innovation management group in the Pamplin School of Business, Satoris Culbertson earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and public relations from the University of Central Missouri, her master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Missouri State University, and her Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from Texas A&M University. At the end of her graduate studies, she worked as a consultant in a Chicago branch of a global leadership solutions consulting firm. She then transitioned back into academia, working at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls before joining the faculty at Kansas State University, where she was awarded the College of Arts and Sciences William L. Stamey Teaching Award in 2012, the College of Business Administration’s Ralph E. Reitz Outstanding Teaching Award, and the Outstanding Contributions in Research Award in 2015. Her research interests include the employment interview, performance management, work-family issues, and judgment and decision-making. Her work has appeared in numerous journals and edited volumes. Satoris is co-author of the 11th edition of Psychology Applied to Work and is the recipient of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s 2016 Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award. When not working, Satoris enjoys running, golfing, and spending quality time with her family. ❖

Major Jessy L. Claerhout, M.A.

Assistant Military Professor, Army ROTC

Before joining the Army ROTC Program at UP, Jessy Claerhout served as the brigade support battalion officer and personnel officer at the 141 Brigade Support Battalion in Portland. She also commanded B 141/Maintenance Company in Portland. She served as survey team leader in the 102 Civil Support Team in Salem and was a platoon leader for the 3670th Maintenance Company in Clackamas, Ore. She completed her M.A. in international Affairs at the University of Oregon and her B.A. in political science at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. She was born and raised in Ypers, Belgium, and moved to the U.S. in 2000 to study at the University Of Oregon. She lives in Oregon City and likes to read, tend her garden, and travel. ❖


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Christie Engesser Cesar, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology

Christie Engesser Cesar joins the biology faculty as a visiting assistant professor on a one-year appointment. She earned her doctorate in neurobiology and behavior from the University of California, Irvine, and her undergraduate degree in exercise and movement science from the University of Oregon. She has taught science courses to students at all levels, from middle school to graduate school. Christie has served on the board of a local charter school, helping to initiate its science program and support staff. Cesar (or “Dr. E.C.” as students nicknamed her) taught in the departments of biology and physical therapy at Chapman University in Orange, Calif. She is from Huntington Beach, Calif., and now lives in Portland with her husband, children, and their dog. She spends any free time with her family, coaching youth sports, running, or with a good book. ❖

Ruth Dittrich, Ph.D.

Visiting Professor, Business

Ruth Dittrich teaches economics in the Pamplin School of Business. Before joining the University of Portland, she completed her Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the field of climate change adaptation to flooding. She taught economics in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the University of Edinburgh, in both the economics and engineering departments. Prior to her Ph.D., she worked at the Europe Research Center of Harvard Business School in Paris, France, as a case study writer for the business school’s MBA program. She also worked at the European Association of Chambers of Commerce in Brussels, Belgium. Ruth holds a master’s degree in economic policy from the University of Birmingham, UK. For her bachelor of arts in economics, politics and sociology, she studied at the University of Erfurt, Germany, the University of Sheffield, UK, and the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Lyon, France. Ruth has recently moved to Portland from Europe with her husband. She likes to explore the city by bike and trying out new food places. On weekends, she enjoys climbing, hiking, or running in Portland and in the Columbia River Gorge. ❖


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Nina Henrichs-Tarasenkova, Ph.D.

Instructor, Theology

Before being hired at the University of Portland, Nina Henrichs-Tarasenkova worked here as an adjunct instructor for three years, and at Asbury Theological Seminary as an online adjunct instructor for one year. She completed her doctorate in biblical theology at London School of Theology/Brunel University, her master’s degree at Asbury Theological Seminary, and her undergraduate degree at Warner Pacific College. She published her doctoral thesis, entitled Luke’s Christology of Divine Identity, with Bloomsbury Publishing, and currently is working on an article for a theological dictionary and a commentary on the book of Ruth for a one-volume commentary on the Bible. Nina lives with her husband Peter and their four sons, Fedya, Petya, Sasha, and Misha, in Vancouver, Wash., but she was born and raised in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Besides spending time with her family and watching her boys play soccer, Nina enjoys organic gardening, cooking, mushroom picking, camping, hiking, spending time at a beach, and international traveling. ❖

Christopher J. Hainley, Jr. M.S.

Instructor, Engineering

Christopher Hainley graduated from the University of Portland in 2008 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He went on to graduate studies in aeronautical and astronautical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As a Draper Laboratory Fellow, in collaboration with NASA Ames and the MIT Man Vehicle Laboratory, he investigated pilot interactions with multi-modal automation systems for applications in the Altair Lunar Lander Program. He returned to Portland in 2011 to work at ESCO Corporation, where he was a senior design engineer and chief data scientist for the company’s Smart Products Division. In 2015 he served as the industrial advisor for the University of Portland’s SAE Aero Design Team. Christopher also serves as the director of the Gregorian Chant Schola at St. Birgitta’s Catholic Church, and he is an accomplished jazz percussionist. ❖


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Montana Hisel-Cochran, M.A.

Instructor, Business

Over the past thirteen years, Montana Hisel-Cochran has enjoyed a variety of higher education experiences in both teaching and administrative roles. She has taught interdisciplinary studies (freshmen seminar), public speaking, interpersonal communication, and introduction to leadership skills. Her administrative background includes positions in disability services, educational talent search, and program coordination. For three years, Montana was chosen as a core fellow to develop and lead cross-curriculum freshman courses. She received her B.A. in psychology with minors in theatre and business administration from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo. Montana holds a master’s in communication from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. She served as a board member for the Second Chance Foundation of Amarillo, Texas, and was an actively involved member of the Panhandle Coalition for Transitional Services and the Texas A&M Disability Training Network. Born and raised in Ruidoso, N.M., Montana and her husband heard the call of the ocean and the forest, and made their way to the Northwest. They reside in North Portland with their lemon beagle, Austin. ❖

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Hetherington, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, Education

Randy Hetherington joins the UP faculty from Alberta, Canada, and has served as an educational administrator for 17 years. He earned his Ed.D. in 2014 from the University of Alberta in educational administration and leadership; a master of education in curriculum and study from University of Northern British Columbia, Canada; and a bachelor’s degree in education from University of Victoria, Canada. Randy’s current teaching assignment includes educational research courses at the graduate level. His areas of research include the superintendency, organizational efficacy, and school improvement. He is the recipient of a Distinguished Leadership in Education award, facilitated the Educational Leadership Academy in Alberta, Canada for seven years, and served on teaching quality practice review boards in Canada. ❖


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Captain Larry B. Ingersoll, M.S.

Air Force ROTC

Larry B. Ingersoll’s most recent post was as deputy director of Air Advisor Operations, 36th Contingency Response Group, 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. He led personnel from Air Force specialties that respond within 12 hours throughout the U.S. Pacific Command’s 100 million-square-mile area of responsibility. Ingersoll and his team were specifically responsible for planning and executing all advisory operations employed by the 36th Contingency Response Group. They executed this mission engaging with foreign militaries on combat air mobility operations as well as humanitarian aid/disaster relief scenarios. He earned his commission through the U.S Air Force Officer Training School, following eight years of enlisted service. He is a graduate of the USAF Logistics Readiness Officers Course and the Joint Air Operations Planning Course. He has served as a flight commander and installation deployment officer in two logistics readiness squadrons prior to his assignment in the 36th Mobility Response Squadron. While serving as the 633d Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Terminal OIC, he led port operations to deploy the US Army Rapid Port Opening Element following the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti. He also led the reception of six patriot missile batteries from three NATO countries to Turkey to defend against Syrian aggression. He has deployed six times, supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqui Freedom. ❖

Brian Huyvaert

Instructor, Mathematics

Brian Huyvaert has taught mathematics at six different institutions across the country, but he feels he has found his home at University of Portland after spending the last academic year in an adjunct capacity. While his formal educational background is in pure mathematics, Brian has had additional training in physics, statistics, education, German, and creative writing. His widely varied interests have helped him connect with his students and become more successful in facilitating learning. A native of Chicago, Brian loves the Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and White Sox. However, he does not miss the harsh winters. He particularly enjoys the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and is excited to call Oregon his home. ❖


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Kevin Jones, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Social Work

Kevin Jones began teaching at UP in 2011 as practicum director and instructor in the Social Work program, and is very happy to now take on the role of assistant professor and practicum director. Kevin leads the social work field education program, teaches the practicum seminar for social work seniors, and supervises social work students’ senior research projects. He teaches courses in interventions with children and youth, individual and group counseling, and environmental social work. His research interests include youth mentoring programs and relationships, youth participatory practices, social work education, and the intersection of youth work with environmental and social sustainability. Kevin has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and a book chapter, and has presented widely at national and international conferences. He received a Dundon-Berchtold Fellowship in Applied Ethics in 2013-14, and was selected for the fellowship again for the 2016-17 academic year. He earned master’s degrees in education and social work, and a Ph.D. in social work and social research, from Portland State University, completing a dissertation on the experiences of youth in long-term mentoring relationships. Kevin enjoys hiking, traveling, photography, playing soccer with his eight year-old son, Emerson, and volunteering with lots of great nonprofit organizations in the Portland area. ❖

Joseph L. Jefferson, D.M.A.

Assistant Professor of Music

Prior to coming to the University of Portland, Joseph Jefferson served as director of instrumental music at Treasure Valley Community College, professor of music at Tidewater Community College, trombone faculty at Boise State University’s Jazz Combo Camp, and brass specialist at John Handley High School. Joseph is a trombonist-educator who maintains an active performance schedule as a soloist in classical, jazz, and commercial musical settings both nationally and internationally. He has also earned honors and awards that range across both scholarship and musical spectrums. In the classical genre, he has performed with The Irish Tenors, Symphonicity Orchestra, and the U.S. Army Continental Band, among others. As a jazz musician, he has performed with Jae Sinnett, Mike Berkowitz, Sinatra at the Sands Big Band Review, Randy Brecker, and Slide Hampton, among others. Joseph has also performed with R&B artists Dwele, Jon Bibbs, and Raheem Devaughn. As a collaborative artist, he has worked with renowned Oregon poet, Lawson Inada, for an evening of jazz and poetry. Joseph is native of Jarratt, Va., and now resides in Portland with his wife, Tamika Jefferson, and their Imperial Shih Tzu, Ellington. Joseph has earned degrees from West Virginia University (D.M.A.), Shenandoah Conservatory (M.M.), and Norfolk State University (B.M.). ❖


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Jakob Kotas, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Jakob Kotas comes to the University of Portland having recently completed his Ph.D. in applied mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle. His work there focused on using mathematics—specifically, tools from optimization, operations research, statistics, and data-driven decision-making—to model and solve real-world problems. In his dissertation he developed a novel framework for predicting optimal dosage of medications for patients. He also has experience developing algorithms for optimizing inventory management at Amazon in Seattle. While at UW, he developed a passion for teaching as the instructor for a number of undergraduate mathematics courses. A native of Chicago, Jakob completed his undergraduate and master degrees at Cornell University before moving to the Pacific Northwest. He also spent a year teaching physics to undergraduate premedical students at the Doha, Qatar campus of Weill Cornell Medical College. Jakob enjoys learning about and immersing himself in other cultures; his travels in recent years have taken him to such far-flung destinations as Myanmar, Oman, and Bulgaria, among others. Closer to home, in the summers he can often be found hiking one the Northwest’s many stunning trails. ❖

Captain Patrick Koerwitz

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Patrick Koerwitz enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2006 and completed basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in 2008 after completing Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. Patrick’s military assignments include platoon leader in the 978th Military Police Company, executive officer in the 202D Military Police Company, rear detachment commander in the 202D Military Police Company, brigade provost marshall in 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 503D Military Police Battalion. Patrick has deployed twice to Operation Iraqi Freedom, from 2006-2007 and in 2009. His military schools include Military Police Basic Officer Leaders Course, Captains Career Course, Airborne School, Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course, and Antiterrorism Evasive Drivers Course. Patrick received his master’s degree from Webster University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He is a native of Oshkosh, Wisc., and enjoys traveling to new areas and exploring Portland. ❖


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Rebecca Mickel, M.N.

Instructor, Nursing

Rebecca Mickel has been an RN for 28 years. The last 14 years of her nursing practice has been focused primarily on nursing education, first at the community college level and now at the University of Portland. She started her nursing education at Linn Benton Community College as an associate degree prepared nurse, then went to OHSU for her bachelor’s degree and University of Phoenix for her master’s in nursing with an emphasis on education. One of Rebecca’s first jobs as a nurse was in long term care, where she discovered the specialty of wound care. For the last 10 years she has been a certified wound care nurse, and recently started working on her ostomy certification. Rebecca is married with two teen age sons. Her oldest is on the autism spectrum and will be starting community college in fall 2016, and her younger son is active in Boy Scouts, soccer, band, and video games. When she has time, Rebecca reads science fiction and then watches the movie and comments on how it is different than the book. ❖

Mary A. Kozy, Ph.D.

Professor, Nursing

Mary (Mallie) Kozy has been involved in nursing education for over 20 years. She began teaching at Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo) and then moved to Lourdes University, where she also served as chair for undergraduate nursing education. Most recently she served as dean at Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing. As an educator, Mary has been involved in both program development and curricular revision, and has taught in both graduate and undergraduate programs. Her practice interests include mental health and population health, and she has publications in both topics. Mary currently serves as a site evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, as a member of the Nursing Education Advisory Group for the Oregon State Board of Nursing, and is on the board of directors for the Oregon Center for Nursing. She received her Ph.D. from Duquesne University, her master’s of science in nursing from Medical College of Ohio, and her bachelor’s of science in nursing from Duke University. ❖


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Captain Samuel F. Quinlan

Instructor, Army ROTC

Samuel Quinlan commissioned as a signal corps officer from the Reserve Officer Training Corps in May 2009 with a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice from Norwich University. He then attended the Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Benning, Ga., and the Signal Officer Basic Course at Fort Gordon, Ga. Samuel was first assigned to Alpha Company, 63rd Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga., where he served as a platoon leader, followed by an assignment as company executive officer during Operation Enduring Freedom 11-12 to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Upon returning from Afghanistan he served as the 63rd Signal Battalion operations officer before attending the Signal Captains Career Course in 2012. He arrived to Fort Drum, N.Y., in March of 2013 and served as the 3-10th General Support Aviation Battalion S6 and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 13-14 to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Upon return, Samuel took command of Charlie Company, 277th Aviation Support Battalion, from November 2014 through February 2016. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC) Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Stars), and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. He is married to Hailey Quinlan, a native of Vero Beach, Florida. ❖

Natalie Nelson-Marsh, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

Natalie Nelson-Marsh has served in many academic roles since completing her doctorate in communication in 2006 at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 2016, she held a visiting professorship at Portland State University. Between 2005 and 2015, she served as associate professor and director of the Graduate Program for the Department of Communication at Boise State University. Her teaching and research focus upon identity and organizational culture as they influence processes of collaboration, conflict, and decision-making. Her research projects include a six-year ethnographic study of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the organization responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Internet infrastructure. Her dissertation (awarded the Charles Redding Dissertation of the Year, 2007) examined the intersection of subcultures and identity as they influenced decision-making in the creation of Internet telephony. She is currently co-principle investigator on a National Science Foundation grant studying inter-organizational collaboration in regional transmission organizations, the entities responsible for integrating renewable energy into the electricity system. Her work has appeared in various journals including Energy Research and Social Science, Management Communication Quarterly, and New Media and Society. ❖


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Sergeant First Class Channing Rosenbalm

Army ROTC

Channing Rosenbalm graduated from high school in 1999 and joined the Army that July. His units of assignment include 1/75 Ranger Regiment, 2-3 IN, 3-509th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 6th Ranger Training Battalion, C/52nd (LRS)(ABN) and is now assigned to the University of Portland’s Army ROTC. He served as a rifleman, squad designated marksman, sniper, sniper team leader, sniper section sergeant, sniper employment officer, recon team leader, and detachment sergeant. Channing is a graduate of Airborne School, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Ranger School, Jumpmaster School, Sniper School, SERE (High Risk), Company Intelligence Support Team Course, and Personnel Recovery Managers Course, among others. He has been deployed twice in support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT), both times to Iraq from 2003-2004 and then again from 2006-2007. Channing is married (almost 10 years) to Victoria and they have four children. His son Andrew is enlisted in the Washington National Guard and attending WSU to earn his MBA; his daughter Elizabeth plans to attend Western Washington for her freshman year and then transfer to Julliard; his Alyssa is a sophomore in high school, and his daughter Roxy is in second grade. The Rosenbalms are a very active family who can typically be found hiking, backpacking, climbing, kayaking, surfing, snowboarding or diving. ❖

Edward W. Riley, Sc.D.

Instructor, Engineering

Prior to joining the University as an instructor, Edward Riley was an associate professor at DeVry University, where he taught computer science and finance courses. Before moving to academia, Edward had 26 years experience in diverse high-tech fields including robotics, computer network equipment and security, real-time control systems, and artificial intelligence. He worked for Intel Corporation for 15 years, where he managed engineering teams, architected systems, and engineered software products. In his last role with Intel he was responsible for developing system-based test methodologies for new CPU designs. Ed previously worked as an adjunct professor, teaching computer science, mathematics, engineering, and finance courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at University of Massachusetts, Rivier College in Nashua, N.H., and Keller/DeVry University. He holds a doctorate in computer science from the University of Massachusetts, an M.S. in computer science from the University of Lowell, an MBA with finance concentration from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering technology and B.A. in mathematics from the University of North Carolina. Ed is a senior member of the IEEE and an enrolled agent and licensed tax preparer in the state of Oregon. His hobbies include renovating homes, gardening, wine tasting, and financial analysis. ❖


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Holly Simpson, M.S.


Before Holly Simpson became an alumna and faculty member at the University of Portland, she earned her B.A. in social work in 2002 from George Fox University in her hometown of Newberg, Ore. She then worked in assisted living and residential care facilities in the Portland metro area, coordinating services for residents and their families. During this time, she also held several management, staff development, and direct care positions in the field. Holly was drawn to the care of elders and was encouraged by mentors to pursue a nursing degree. In 2012 she graduated with a BSN from the University of Portland and worked for the next three years as a registered nurse and assistant director of health services at assisted living and residential care facilities at The Springs Living. During this time, Holly returned to UP to earn a master’s in nursing education. She became an adjunct faculty in the summer of 2015 and found a passion for inspiring the next generation of nurses. She accepted a full time didactic and clinical teaching position in January of 2016. Holly lives in Portland with her significant other, two cats, and a beautiful porch with a strawberry garden. She loves to eat local, cheer for Portland sports teams, and travel the world, with a particular affinity for cruising. ❖

Katherine Schultz

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Before becoming an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Captain Katherine Schultz served as the East Africa Officer in Charge, Civil Engineer branch United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and Air Forces Africa (AFAF), Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. She is originally from a small farm outside of Menno, South Dakota and began her Air Force career at McChord Air Force Base, Washington in 2007. Next, Captain Schultz was assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany as the Military Construction Flight Commander where she led construction and infrastructure projects across Europe, Africa and Israel. In Germany she was also dual-hatted as the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Executive Officer. Next, she was assigned to the USAFE and AFAF Headquarters staff where she worked on new mission beddowns constructing bases and airfields in the area of responsibility. She has also completed four deployments in Iraq, Qatar and two tours in Afghanistan. Captain Schultz holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from the University of Nebraska and is a summa cum laude graduate from Trident University with a Master in Business Administration. She is a newlywed and lives in north Portland with her husband, Jake, who is a Portland native. They enjoy traveling, exercising and wine tasting. ❖


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Major Tracy Trudell

Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC

Before coming to the University’s military science department, Tracy Trudell’s duty assignments included platoon leader, executive officer, A/1-15th, 3ID (M), assistant battalion operations officer/battalion intelligence officer, 203rd FSB, 3ID (M), company commander, C/203rd FSB, 3ID (M), Kosovo, K4-3B, company commander, B Co, Special Warfare Trng Group, US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), CENTCOM AOR logistics manager, USASOC, chief of transportation, Sustainment Brigade, Special Operations, USASOC, MiTT team leader, 4BCT, 25ID (L)(A) Iraq, support operations officer, 4BCT,25ID (L)(A), HHC company commander, facilities director, Warrior Training Center, Army National Guard, COMET team chief, Oregon Army National Guard, and ROTC APMS – MS II instructor at Portland State University, among others. He completed his undergraduate studies at University of Idaho in 1998. He was born and raised in Palmer, Alaska, and is now residing in Lake Oswego with his wife and children. He is usually found coaching his kids’ youth sporting events in his free time. ❖

Kristin Sweeney, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Environmental Science

Kristin Sweeney completed her Ph.D. in geological sciences at the University of Oregon and her undergraduate degree at Carleton College. Her research focuses on how sediment transport processes control the shape of eroding landscapes, with a particular geographic focus on the Pacific Northwest. Most recently, she was a postdoctoral scholar at the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory, where she used historical aerial photos to analyze drainage network formation following the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. A native Portlander, Kristin enjoys road biking, hiking, gardening, ultimate frisbee, and crossword puzzles. ❖


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Rachel Wheeler

Visiting Assistant Professor in Spirituality

Rachel Wheeler comes to the University of Portland from Eugene, Oregon, where she has been living the past year while completing her doctorate in Christian spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. A Benedictine oblate, she holds a graduate degree in monastic studies from Saint John’s School of Theology in Collegeville, Minnesota. She also earned a graduate degree in English and undergraduate degree in music from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, and an undergraduate degree in English from Linfield College. One of her fondest memories of her earliest college years is making periodic trips to Portland to visit Powell’s Bookstore. Rachel’s publications include an article on the use of metaphor in the teachings of the desert mother, Syncletica, and a forthcoming article on deception in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. She loves the novels of Iris Murdoch and Barbara Pym, to knit, to play the piano, and to work at getting her lifestyle to zero waste. As an advocate for ecological spiritual practices, she anticipates enjoying exploring the green city by bus and by foot. ❖

Stuart Weiss

Visiting Instructor, Pamplin School of Business

Before joining the University faculty, Stuart Weiss had a variety of business experiences which involved analytical and writing skills. Since 2002, he has been a business valuation professional, working with clients who are making gifts to children in the process of a divorce or who want to sell their shares for a variety of reasons. He is a CPA/ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation), a designation issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He also holds the AICPA’s personal financial specialist (PFS) designation and is a registered investment advisor. Stuart is also a principal in a family business where, as treasurer, he is responsible for investing in the firm’s stock market portfolio. His experience includes a stint on Wall Street as an equity analyst and several years as a writer for Business Week magazine in New York. During the 1990s, he was an annual report writer for public companies throughout the U.S. He was an adjunct accounting instructor at the University of Portland during 2015-2016 and 1979-1982. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor of science from UCLA, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He and his wife Marcia live in Portland and have raised four happy and successful children. ❖


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Captain Keirnan White

Army ROTC

Kiernan White was raised in Pleasant Hill, Ore., and received a ROTC commission in the Ordnance Corps after completing a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of Oregon. His assignments include platoon leader in the 62D Ordnance Company (EOD), Fort Carson, Colo.; company operations officer, 748th Ordnance Company (EOD), Fort Carson, Colo.; and assistant S-3 in 242D Ordnance Battalion, Fort Carson, Colo. He deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months in 2010. Prior to arriving at the University of Portland, Keirnan commanded the 767th OD CO (EOD) out of Ft. Bragg, N.C. ❖

John M. White, M.S.

Lecturer, Biology

John White served as a part-time instructor, visiting instructor, and visiting lecturer at the University of Portland before coming on full-time for the 2016-2017 academic year. Prior to accepting this position, he taught part-time at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Ore., and Portland Community College. John began his university teaching career in 1995 at the University of San Francisco as a part-time instructor in the exercise and sport science department while also serving as the head strength and conditioning coach for the athletic department. He also served as the performance director of Velocity Sports Performance in Dublin, Calif., prior to arriving in Portland. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees in kinesiology at the California State University, Hayward (now CSU East Bay). He resides in Portland with his wife, Brittany Lindhe (UP School of Education), four-year-old daughter Monroe, and their two cats, Porter and Wiley. He enjoys long bike rides around town, cooking dinner whenever he can, brewing beer, fresh vegetables from the family garden, playing guitar, and spending as much time as possible with his daughter. ❖

New Faculty 2016-17

Documents

Transcript of New Faculty 2016-17