239

University Faculty(Date indicates first year of full-time MSSU service)

Nii Adote AbrahamsProfessor, Economics 1999Bachelor’s (B.Sc.), University of GhanaMaster’s (M.S.), University of MassachusettsDoctorate (Ph.D.), Pennsylvania State University

David L. AckissProfessor, English & Philosophy 1981Interim Head, Department of English & PhilosophyBachelor’s (B.A.), Davidson CollegeMaster’s (A.M.), College of William and MaryDoctorate (Ph.D.), Duke UniversitySummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Anthony C. AdamopoulosAssociate Professor, Psychology 2004Bachelor's (B.A.), University of KansasMaster's (M.A.), University of KansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

Charles AdamsAssistant Professor, Criminal Justice 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University

Laura L. AdkinsProfessor, Mathematics 1980Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), Nova Southeastern University

Theresa A. AgeeProfessor, Business 1992Bachelor’s (B.A.), William JewellLaw Degree (J.D.), University of Utah, College of Law

Marsi E. ArcherProfessor, Chemistry 1998Head, Department of Chemical and Physical SciencesBachelor’s (B.S.), James Madison UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Ohio State University

Grace E. AytonAssociate Professor, Nursing 1986Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Columbia Union CollegeMaster’s (M.N.), Wichita State University

Anastasia BarelosAssistant Professor, Music 2010Director of Piano StudiesBachelor’s (B.A.), Luther CollegeMaster’s (M.M.), Bowling Green State UniversityDoctorate (D.M.A.), University of Wisconsin-Madison

Francis L. BartholetAssociate Professor, Engineering Technology 1987Bachelor’s (B.S.), St. Cloud State UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of MinnesotaDoctorate (Ed.D.), Nova Southeastern University

Dorothy C. Bay Professor, Biology 1996Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), St. Louis University

Sheri L. BeelerAssociate Professor, Kinesiology 1995Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.E.), Central Missouri State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), St. Louis University

Maria BejanAssistant Professor, International Business 2011Bachelor’s (B.Sc.), University of Bucharest (Romania)Master’s (M.A.), University Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)Doctorate (Ph.D.), University Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Robert S. BlackAssistant Professor, Library 1988Serials/Reference LibrarianBachelor’s (B.A.), Millikin UniversityMaster’s (M.L.S.), Indiana University

Beverly A. BlockProfessor, Business 1984Bachelor’s (B.S.), Southern Nazarene UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of ArkansasDoctorate (Ed.D.), University of ArkansasSummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Karen BradshawInstructor, Business 1985Bachelor's (B.B.A.) Pittsburg State UniversityMaster's (M.B.A.) Pittsburg State University

Barry E. BrownProfessor, English & Philosophy 1987Bachelor’s (B.A.), Kalamazoo CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), Columbia UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of RochesterDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Rochester

James F. BrownProfessor, English & Philosophy 1984Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of IowaMaster’s (M.A.), University of Iowa Master’s (M.A.), University of Iowa Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Iowa

University Faculty

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Joey R. BrownProfessor, English & Philosophy 2000Bachelor’s (B.A.), Cameron UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of OklahomaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Oklahoma

Maria BruggemanAssistant Professor, Kinesiology 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of North DakotaMaster’s (M.S.), University of North Dakota

Robert BrunoAssistant Professor, Communication 2011Bachelor’s (B.A.), SUNY Stony BrookMaster’s (M.S.), Ohio UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Purdue University

Ward H. BryantAssociate Professor, Communication 1992Bachelor’s (B.S.J.), University of KansasMaster’s (M.S.), University of Kansas

F. Burt BucherAssociate Professor, Art 2005Bachelor’s (B.F.A.) Eastern Kentucky UniversityMaster’s (M.F.A.) University of Cincinnati

Gregory J. BuchholzAssistant Professor, Economics 2001Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Rockhurst UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Notre DameDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Notre Dame

Dana BushAssociate Professor, Nursing 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Old Dominion UniversityMaster’s (M.N.), University of WashingtonDoctoral Studies, Capella University

Teddy BylerInstructor, Dental Hygiene 2011Associate’s (A.A.S.), Ozarks Technical Community CollegeBachelor’s (B.S.D.H.), University of Missouri-Kansas City

Al CadeProfessor, Teacher Education 1996Head, Department of Teacher EducationBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), Northwest Missouri State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), St. Louis University

James J. CapeciAssistant Professor, Library 2002Document Delivery and Projects LibrarianBachelor's (B.S.) Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster's (M.L.S.) University of Missouri-Columbia

Albert J. CarnineProfessor, Music 1977Bachelor’s (B.M.E.), Illinois Wesleyan UniversityMaster’s (M.M.), Southern Methodist UniversityMaster’s (M.M.E.), Southern Methodist UniversityDoctorate (D.M.A.), University of Texas

Amber A. CarrAssistant Professor, Library 2005Bachelor's (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster's (M.L.S.), University of Missouri-Columbia

Roger D. ChelfProfessor, Physics 1995Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of KentuckyMaster’s (M.S.), University of KentuckyDoctorate (Ph.D.), Georgia Institute of Technology

Cheryl CifelliAssociate Professor, Music 2005Director of Woodwind StudiesBachelor’s (B.M.), University of North TexasMaster’s (M.M.), University of North TexasDoctorate (D.M.A.), University of North Texas

Rhonda ClarkAssistant Professor, Communication 2008Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University Master’s (M.S.), Oklahoma State University

AmyKay ColeAssociate Professor, Psychology 2002Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of New MexicoMaster’s (M.A.), Kent State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Kent State University

K. Casey ColeProfessor, Psychology 1996Bachelor’s (B.A.), Shippensburg State University of PennsylvaniaMaster’s (M.A.), Kent State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Kent State University

James D. CollinsProfessor, Computer Information Science 1998Bachelor’s (B.S.), St. Louis UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Southern Illinois UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Nova Southeastern University

S. Mark ComstockProfessor, Accounting 1993Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of OklahomaCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Diplomat, American Board of Forensic Accounting (DABFA)

C. Martin ConklinAssociate Professor, Kinesiology 1988Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), University of Tulsa

University Faculty

241

Chrys A. CorcoranAssistant Professor, Nursing 2001Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), University of TulsaMaster’s (M.S.), University of Kansas

Robert L. CornAssistant Professor, Kinesiology 1989Head Men’s Basketball CoachBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), University of Alabama at Birmingham

Matt CowdinInstructor, Criminal Justice 2008Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University

Clara Jean CozensAssociate Professor, Teacher Education 2005Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Arkansas Tech UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), Arkansas Tech UniversityDoctoral Studies, University of Arkansas

Nancy M. CrabtreeAssistant Professor, Library 2003Reference/Instruction LibrarianBachelor’s (B.S.), Syracuse UniversityMaster’s (M.L.S.), University of South Carolina

E. Scott CraginProfessor, Marketing 1989Bachelor’s (B.S.), Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyMaster’s (M.M.), Northwestern UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University

Susan CraigAssistant Professor, Teacher Education 1993Director First-Year ExperienceBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Missouri State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri - Columbia

Sabine CramerProfessor, Foreign Languages 1996Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of BielefeldStaatsexamen, University of SiegenMaster’s (M.A.), University of HoustonMaster’s (M.A.), Rice UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Texas at Austin

Bradley CreamerAssistant Professor, Biology 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.), Washington State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of Nebraska-LincolnDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Nebraska-Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Studies, Vanderbilt University

Carrie CurtisInstructor, Mathematics 2009Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of Missouri-Columbia

Charles N. CurtisProfessor, Mathematics 1992Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of WashingtonMaster’s (M.S.), University of WashingtonDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Washington

Bryce DarnellInstructor, Kinesiology 2007Head Baseball CoachBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Missouri State University

Brian DavisAssistant Professor, Biology 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.), College of William and MaryMaster’s (M.S.), University of OklahomaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Oklahoma

Michelle DawsonInstructor, Marketing 2009Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Missouri State University

Peggy DayAssistant Professor, Teacher Education, 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State University

Will DelehantyAssistant Professor, Political Science 2010Bachelor’s (B.G.S.), University of KansasMaster’s (M.A.), University of KansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

Jennifer DennisAssistant Professor, Biology 2011Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Missouri-Kansas CityMaster’s (M.S.), University of ArizonaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Studies, University of Texas

JoAnna DerfeltAssistant Professor, Political Science 2009Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Sothern State UniversityLaw Degree (J.D.), University of Kansas

James DonelsonAssistant Professor, Chemistry 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of ArkansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), Purdue University

Megan DouglasInstructor, Management 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State University

Stu DunlopInstructor, Marketing 2008Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMaster’s (M.B.A.), Missouri State University

University Faculty

242

Joy S. DworkinProfessor, English & Philosophy 1991Bachelor’s (B.A.), Reed CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), University of MichiganMaster’s (M.F.A.), University of MichiganDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of MichiganSummer Studies, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

William L. Edwards, Jr.Associate Professor, Teacher Education 2002Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Nevada, Las VegasMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of Nevada, Las VegasDoctorate (Ed.D.), University of Nevada, Reno

Christine B. EllerAssociate Professor, Nursing 1981Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), University of ConnecticutMaster’s (M.S.N.), University of North Carolina

Elliott EnnisAssistant Professor, Chemistry 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.), South Dakota State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Oregon State UniversityDoctorate (D.A.), Middle Tennessee State University

Devon EstesAssistant Professor, Art Graphics 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.), Cornell CollegeMaster’s (M.F.A.), Iowa State University

Gloria J. FaineProfessor, Teacher Education 1999Bachelor’s (B.S.), Langston UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Northeastern State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University

Larry FlattAssociate Professor, Teacher Education 2005Bachelor’s (B.A.), Northeastern Oklahoma State UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Columbia

Michael D. FletcherProfessor, Biology 1994Director of Environmental HealthBachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of OklahomaDoctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University

Hillary FogertyAssistant Professor, English & Philosophy 2008Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of California, BerkeleyMaster’s (M.A.), University of WashingtonDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Washington

Rolland FraserInstructor, Biology 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.), Emporia State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Emporia State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.) University of Nebraska-Lincoln

C. Elaine FreemanProfessor, Teacher Education 1980Bachelor’s (A.B.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of TulsaSummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Brian FronzagliaAssistant Professor, Music 2006Director of Percussion StudiesDirector of Athletic BandsBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Pennsylvania State UniversityMaster’s (M.M.A.), Michigan State UniversityGraduate Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Rebecca S. GallemoreAssistant Professor, Teacher Education 2006Bachelors (B.S.), Northern Illinois UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Northern Illinois UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Missouri State University

Michael P. GaroutteProfessor, Chemistry 1997Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

Deborah GereckeAssistant Professor, Dental Hygiene 2006Director of Dental Hygiene ProgramsAssociate’s (A.A.S.), Illinois Central CollegeBachelor’s (B.S.), University of Missouri, Kansas CityMaster’s (M.A.), Southeast Missouri State University

Lynell Gilbert-SaundersAssistant Professor, Chemistry 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Rolla

William GrayInstructor, Kinesiology 2008Head Softball CoachBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Pittsburg State University Master’s (M.S.), Texas Women’s University

George C. GreenleeProfessor, English & Philosophy 1970Bachelor’s (B.A.), Northeast Louisiana State CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), Northeast Louisiana State CollegeDoctoral Studies, North Texas State University

Jill GreerAssociate Professor, Sociology, 2005Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of ArkansasMaster’s (M.A.), University of Missouri – ColumbiaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri – ColumbiaPostgraduate Studies, University of Arizona

University Faculty

243

John D. GroesbeckProfessor, Economics and Management 2012Dean, School of Business AdministrationBachelor’s (B.A.), Boise State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.S.), Utah State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Utah State University

Conrad E. GuberaProfessor, Sociology 1967Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State UniversityPost-Doctoral Studies, Columbia University/University of ChicagoFellow with National Council on US-Arab Relations, Washington, DCFellow with East-West Center, University of Hawaii (Honolulu)Fulbright-Hayes Scholar (Hungary & Poland)Fulbright-Hayes Scholar (Egypt)

Béatrice Haase-DubuisAssistant Professor, Foreign Languages 2005Bachelor’s (B.A.), Université de DijonCAPES (Secondary Education Certification), ParisMaster’s (M.A.), Université de DijonMaster’s (M.A.), University of ArkansasDoctorate (A.B.D.), University of Arkansas

Holly HackettAssistant Professor, Psychology 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), New Mexico State University

Lorinda HackettAssistant Professor, Teacher Education 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.Ed.), Northwest Missouri State UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University

Lauren HaggardAssistant Professor, Nursing 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Lincoln UniversityMaster’s (M.S.N.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaDoctoral Studies, Capella University

Linda M. Hand Professor, Mathematics 1988Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Missouri-RollaMaster’s (M.S.), Central Missouri State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), Oklahoma State University

Dennis R. HarmonProfessor, Mathematics 1989Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of OklahomaMaster’s (M.A.), University of OklahomaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Oklahoma

Sheila A. HartAssistant Professor, Nursing 2002Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.N.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaDoctoral Studies, Capella University

Patricia HempsmyerAssistant Professor, Nursing 2005Bachelor’s (B.S.N.) Wichita State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.N.) Wichita State University

Dennis L. HerrAssociate Professor, Computer Information Science 1985Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State UniversityCertified Data Processor (CDP)

Robert (Kip) HethAssociate Professor, Biology 2000Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Illinois State UniversityMaster’s (M.Div.), Central Baptist Theological SeminaryMaster’s (M.S.), Northeastern State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas

Cherona HicklinAssistant Professor, Teacher Education 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Southwest Baptist UniversityDoctoral Studies, Southwest Baptist University

Jean M. HobbsAssociate Professor, Kinesiology 1991Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), Baylor UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas

Delores A. HoneyProfessor, 1980Assistant Vice President for Assessment and Institutional ResearchBachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaSpecialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaSummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Sherman X. HouProfessor, Foreign Languages 1996Head, Department of Foreign LanguagesBachelor’s (B.S.), Donghua UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Beijing Foreign Language UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Hawaii at ManoaDoctorate (Ph.D.), Nova Southeastern University

Michael HowarthAssistant Professor, English & Philosophy 2008Director of Honors ProgramBachelor’s (B.A.), James Madison UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Alaska at AnchorageDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Elke M. HoweAssociate Professor, Engineering Technology 2001Head, Department of Engineering TechnologyBachelor’s (B.S.E.T.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), University of Arkansas

University Faculty

244

Ronda HubbardAssistant Professor, Kinesiology 2001Assistant Women’s Basketball CoachBachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Southwest Baptist UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), University of Missouri-Kansas CityPh.D. Candidate, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Loreen R. HuffmanProfessor, Psychology 1996Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pennsylvania State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Rutgers UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Rutgers University

William E. HuffmanProfessor, Accounting 2000Bachelor’s (B.B.A.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.Acct.), Kansas State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of North TexasCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

Vivian JacksonAssistant Professor, Nursing 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.N.), University of Kansas

Karen JacobsInstructor, Dental Hygiene 2007Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University

Anne M. JarosProfessor, Theatre 1989Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), University of IllinoisMaster’s (M.F.A.), Northwestern University

David JeromeAssistant Professor, Political Science 2009Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Central Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Florida TechDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas

Donna JohnsonAssociate Professor, Biology 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of MissouriDoctorate (D.V.M.), University of Missouri

Kerry D. JohnsonProfessor, Mathematics 1998Head, Department of MathematicsBachelor’s (B.S.), Arkansas Tech UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Oklahoma State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), Oklahoma State University

Lisa KelleyInstructor, Dental Hygiene 2009Associate’s (A.S.), University of Southern Indiana (Dental Hygiene)Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Southern Indiana (Health Sciences)

Michael C. KennedyAssociate Professor, Biology 2001Bachelor’s (B.S.), Montana TechMaster’s (M.S.), Montana Tech

Kimberly KesterAssistant Professor, Institute of International StudiesDirector, International English ProgramBachelor’s (B.A.) University of North Carolina, PembrokeMaster’s (M.Ed.) Grand Canyon University

James E. Kilpatrick, Jr.Associate Professor, Foreign Languages 2004Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of ArkansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

Hyunjung KimAssistant Professor, Communication 2011Bachelor’s (B.A.), Seoul Women’s UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Florida State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), SUNY Buffalo

Timothy KleinAssistant Professor, Theatre 2008Bachelor’s (B.A.), St. Bonaventure UniversityTerminal Degree (M.F.A.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

John S. Knapp, Jr.Professor, Geophysics 1989Bachelor’s (A.B.), University of California BerkeleyMaster’s (M.S.), University of WashingtonDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of WashingtonSummer Studies, Oxford University; University of Cambridge, England

Claudia KochAssistant Professor, Engineering Technology 2008Bachelor’s (B.S.), Freiberg University of Mining & Technology Master’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State University

Karen KostanAssistant Professor, Psychology 2008Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of WisconsinMaster’s (M.A.), University of California-DavisPh.D. Candidate, University of California-Davis

William A. KumbierProfessor, English & Philosophy 1989Bachelor’s (B.A.), Michigan State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), State University of New York at Buffalo

Richard A. LairdProfessor, Mathematics 2000Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Emporia State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Emporia State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Kansas State University

University Faculty

245

Richard E. La NearProfessor, Finance 1987Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Memphis State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Mississippi

Kelly B. LarsonAssociate Professor, Communication 1999Head, Department of CommunicationDirector of Debate and ForensicsBachelor’s (B.S.), North Dakota State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), North Dakota State UniversityPh.D. Candidate, University of Missouri-Columbia

Grant LathromAssociate Professor, Mathematics 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Missouri State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Missouri University of Science & Technology

Michael A. LawsonProfessor, Biology 1991Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri – Columbia

Crystal R. LemmonsAssociate Professor, Biology 2001Head, Department of Biology & Environmental HealthDoctorate (D.V.M.), University of Missouri-Columbia

Emily LeslieInstructor, Dental Hygiene 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.D.H.), Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Ann LileAssistant Professor, Theatre 2008Bachelor’s (B.A.), Midwestern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), East Texas State UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), Kent State University

James E. Lile, Jr.Associate Professor, Theatre 2004Head, Department of TheatreInterim Head, Department of ArtBachelor’s (B.A.), East Texas State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), East Texas State UniversityDoctorate (Ph. D.), Kent State University

J. Mari Beth LinderProfessor, Nursing 1999Director of NursingBachelor’s (B.S.N.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.N.), University of MississippiDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Kansas City

Patsy K. LipiraProfessor, Kinesiology 1981Head, Department of KinesiologyBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Kansas State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), University of Arkansas

Susana LisoAssistant Professor, Foreign Language 2011Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of NavarraMaster’s (M.A.), Ohio State UniversityDoctorate (Ph. D.), Ohio State University

Erica LittleAssistant Professor, Dental Hygiene 2004Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.P.H.), A. T. Still University

Kexi LiuProfessor, Music 1991Director of Suzuki Violin AcademyDirector of Southern Symphony OrchestraDirector of String StudiesMaster’s (M.M.), East Carolina UniversityDoctorate (D.M.A.), University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Kristen LivingstonAssistant Professor, Communication 2009Associate’s (A.S.), Independence Community College Bachelor’s (B.A.), Pittsburg State University Master’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State University

David A. LocherProfessor, Sociology 1996Head, Department of Social ScienceBachelor’s (B.G.S.), Kent State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Kent State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Kent State University

Jeffrey MacomberAssociate Professor, Music 2002Head, Department of MusicDirector of Brass Studies, Arranging & TheoryBachelor’s (B.M.), Bowling Green State UniversityMaster’s (M.M.), Bowling Green State UniversityDoctorate (D.M.A.), University of Iowa

Josie MaiAssociate Professor, Art 2005Bachelor’s (B.A.E.) University of KansasMaster’s (M.F.A.), Parsons School of Design

Terry D. MarionProfessor, Management 1976International Trade and Quality Center Bachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityA.B.D., University of Arkansas

University Faculty

246

James J. MarshAssistant Professor, Engineering Technology 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.), Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMaster’s (M.B.A.), Lawrence Tech University

Daniel B. MarshProfessor, Physics 1997Bachelor’s (B.A.), Drury CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), University of ArkansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Rolla

Christi MattixInstructor, Accounting 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State University

Robert D. McDermidProfessor, Psychology 1990Head, Department of PsychologyBachelor’s (B.S.), Graceland CollegeMaster’s (M.S.Ed.), University of KansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

Wendy McGraneAssociate Professor, Library 1999Library DirectorBachelor’s (B.A.), Mercer UniversityMaster’s (M.L.S.), University of Oklahoma

Holly McSpaddenProfessor, English & Philosophy 1999Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of ColoradoMaster’s (M.A.), University of TexasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Texas

Thor MednickAssistant Professor, Art History 2010Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), University of Southern CaliforniaMaster’s (M.A.), University of Southern CaliforniaDoctorate (Ph.D.), Indiana University

John P. MessickProfessor, Biology 1984Bachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of IdahoDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Idaho

Richard B. MillerProfessor, Sociology 1985Dean, School of Arts and SciencesBachelor’s (B.A.), Henderson State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Memphis Doctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University

Maryann MittsInstructor, Kinesiology 2001Head Women’s Basketball CoachBachelor’s (B.A.), Rockhurst CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), University of Missouri-Kansas City

Teresa Diane MooreAssistant Professor, Dental Hygiene 1999Bachelor’s (B.G.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University

J. Chris MoosAssistant Professor, International Business 2003Head, Department of Marketing and ManagementBachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Wichita State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Wichita State UniversityDoctoral Studies, Swiss Management Center University

Patricia MurphyProfessor, English & Philosophy 1999Bachelor’s (B.A.), Indiana UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Northwestern UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Iowa

Douglas MyersInstructor, Management 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Missouri State University

Brian K. NicholsAssociate Professor, Finance 2000Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.B.A.), University of ChicagoDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas

Charles E. NodlerProfessor, Library 1978Archivist/Reference LibrarianBachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Texas at ArlingtonMaster’s (M.L.S.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaCertificate of Archival Administration (CAA)Certified Archivist (CA)

Jack L. OakesProfessor, Computer Information Science 1983Head, Department of Computer Information ScienceBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of WisconsinDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Rolla

Danny C. OverdeerProfessor, Teacher Education 1990Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityBachelor’s (B.S.), Oklahoma State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Oklahoma State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), Oklahoma State University

Leslie ParkerAssistant Professor, Foreign Languages 2003Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

University Faculty

247

Brett PeineInstructor, Paramedic 2011Director, EMSBachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityParamedic Licensure – Missouri, Kansas

Alla PetersAssistant Professor, Biology 2011Doctorate (M.D.), Northern State Medical University

Nanette PhilibertAssociate Professor, Management 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of the State of New York, AlbanyMaster’s (M.Ed.), Texas Woman’s UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of North Texas

William T. PinetAssociate Professor, Computer Information Science 1997Bachelor’s (B.S.), The School of the OzarksMaster’s (M.S.), University of Missouri-Rolla

Glenda A. PippinDirector, Respiratory Therapy 2000Bachelor’s (B.S.), California College for Health SciencesRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS)

Frank PishkurAssociate Professor, Art 2005Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), Indiana State UniversityMaster’s (M.F.A.), Wichita State University

Karen E. PlucinksiAssociate Professor, Biology 2002Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of New HampshireMaster’s (M.A.), University of MontanaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Maine

Deborah J. PulliamProfessor, Teacher Education 1994Bachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Columbia

Richard B. RawlinsProfessor, Finance 1988Bachelor’s (B.S.) University of Missouri-ColumbiaMaster’s (M.S.), Oklahoma State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas

David “Rusty” RaymondAssistant Professor, Music 1999Director of BandsBachelor’s (B.M.E.), Northeast Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Northeast Missouri State University

Ronnie ResselInstructor, Kinesiology 2002Assistant Men’s Basketball CoachBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.E.), William Woods University

Keith RobertsonAssociate Professor, Teacher Education 2003Director of Clinical Field ExperiencesBachelor’s (B.S.E.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of Missouri-ColumbiaSpecialist in Education (Ed.S.), Southeast Missouri State UniversityDoctoral Studies-Vanderbilt University

Michael T. RodgersAssociate Professor, English & Philosophy 1987Bachelor’s (B.A.), Central State University, OhioMaster’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctoral Studies, University of Tulsa

Vickie R. RoettgerProfessor, Biology 1997Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of IowaMedical Technologist Certification (ASCP), University of IowaMaster’s (M.S.), University of IowaDoctorate (Ph.D.), Wright State University

Kim RogersAssistant Professor, Dental Hygiene 2000Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityBachelor’s (B.G.S.), Missouri Southern State University

Tom RutledgeAssistant Professor, Kinesiology 1988Head Men’s Cross Country/Track and Field CoachBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Quachita Baptist UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), Henderson State University

J. Stephen SchiavoAssociate Professor, Computer Information Science 2001Bachelor’s (B.A.), Trinity UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of Texas-San Antonio

Alan SchiskaAssistant Professor, Radiologic Technology 2001Director, Radiologic TechnologyAssociate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.E.), Pittsburg State University

Gerald T. SchlinkProfessor, Biology 1989Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of MissouriMaster’s (M.S.), University of MissouriDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of MissouriPost-Doctoral Studies, University of Missouri

University Faculty

248

Thomas SchmidtAssociate Professor, Marketing 2011Bachelor’s (B.A.), Drury UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Drury UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Saint Louis University

Trina J. ScottProfessor, Criminal Justice 1994Bachelor’s (B.A.), Indiana UniversityLaw Degree (J.D.), University of Missouri-Columbia

Stacie ScrivnerInstructor, Dental Hygiene 2009Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityBachelor’s (B.H.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), William Woods University

David SharlowAssociate Professor, Music 2010Director of Choral StudiesBachelor’s (B.M.E.), Friends UniversityMaster’s (M.M.E.), Wichita State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Kansas City

Dale W. SimpsonProfessor, English & Philosophy 1979Bachelor’s (B.A.), Harding UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of North TexasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of North TexasOxford Summer Study, 2001

Shanna SlavingsAssistant Professor, Communication 2010Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Missouri State University

David M. SmithProfessor, Accounting 1995Head, Department of Accounting and Finance/EconomicsBachelor’s (B.S.), University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMaster’s (M.A.S.), University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of North TexasCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

Jill A. SmithAssistant Professor, Accounting 1996Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), University of MinnesotaCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

Stephen D. SmithAssociate Professor, Geography 2004Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Central ArkansasMaster’s (M.S.), Georgia Institute of TechnologyMaster’s (M.A.), Pennsylvania State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Pennsylvania State UniversityPostgraduate Studies, University of MichiganFreeman Foundation Scholar, Japan Studies Association

Susan K. SmithProfessor, Music 1996Director of Vocal StudiesBachelor’s (B.M.), University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireMaster’s (M.M.), University of Northern ColoradoDoctorate (D.A.), University of Northern Colorado

Debra SnodgrassAssistant Professor, Music 2007Music for Elementary Schools and PianoBachelor’s (B.M.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.M.), Pittsburg State University

Richard E. SpencerAssistant Professor, Criminal Justice 1995Interim Head, Department of Criminal JusticeBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Central Missouri State University

Vikki J. SpencerProfessor, Teacher Education 1989Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), University of MissouriMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

J. J. Spurlin, Jr.Associate Professor, Criminal Justice 1998Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversitySpecialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University

Chad D. StebbinsProfessor, Communication 1984Director, Institute of International StudiesBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Central Missouri State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Bowling Green State University

Tia Marie StraitProfessor, Dental Hygiene 1991Dean, School of Health Sciences, Public Safety and TechnologyAssociate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeBachelor’s (B.G.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State UniversityDoctorate (Ed.D.), Saint Louis University

Olive SullivanAssistant Professor, Communications 2011Bachelor’s (B.A.), Pittsburg State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of Colorado

John H. SummerfieldProfessor, Chemistry 1995Bachelor’s (B.S.), Portland State UniversityBachelor’s (B.S.), The Evergreen State CollegeDoctorate (Ph.D.) Oregon State University

University Faculty

249

Pedro L. Talavera-IbarraProfessor, Foreign Languages 1995Bachelor’s (B.A.), People’s Friendship University of RussiaMaster’s (M.A.), People’s Friendship University of RussiaMaster’s (M.A.), University of Texas at AustinDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Texas at Austin

William Z. TannenbaumProfessor, History 1991Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of California, DavisMaster’s (M.A.), University of California, DavisMaster’s (M.A.), Stanford UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Stanford UniversityPost-Doctoral Studies, University of Munich, Hebrew Universityof Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University

Gail A. TaubelInstructor, Dental Hygiene 2007Associate’s (A.A.), East Central CollegeBachelor’s (B.S.), University of Missouri-Kansas CityMaster’s (M.Ed.), William Woods University

Paul TeverowProfessor, History 1982Bachelor’s (B.A.), Case Western Reserve UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Ohio State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Ohio State UniversitySummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Achala TiwariAssistant Professor, English & Philosophy 2010Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of JabalpurMaster’s (M.A.), University of JabalpurDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Jabalpur

Cliff ToliverAssociate Professor, English & Philosophy 2001Bachelor’s (B.A.), Texas Tech UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of TexasLaw Degree (J.D.), University of TexasDoctorate (Ph.D), University of Texas

Susan TuckerAssistant Professor, Psychology 2010Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Western State CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), University of MissouriDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri

L. Hartford TunnellAssociate Professor, Computer Information Science 1985Bachelor’s (B.A.), Texas A & M UniversityMaster’s (M.Ed.), Texas State UniversityCertified Data Processor (CDP)Graduate Studies, Incarnate Word University, St. Mary’s University

David VarmeckyAssistant Professor, Art 2009Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), Kansas City Art InstituteMaster’s (M.F.A.), University of Tulsa

Patricia D. VavraAssistant Professor, Kinesiology 1994Head Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field CoachBachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State CollegeMaster’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University

Juan L. VázquezProfessor, Mathematics 1992Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Puerto RicoMaster’s (M.Ed.), University of IllinoisDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Florida

T. A. VernonProfessor, Management 1988Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleMaster’s (M.B.A.), University of MississippiDoctorate (D.B.A.), Louisiana Tech UniversityCQE (Certified Quality Engineer)

Steven T. WagnerProfessor, History 2000Bachelor’s (B.A.), Purdue UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Purdue UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Purdue UniversitySummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Lydia WelhanInstructor, Library 2009Technical Services LibrarianBachelor’s (B.A.), University of IdahoBachelor’s (B.M.), University of IdahoMaster’s (M.M.), University of MarylandMaster’s (M.L.S.), Indiana University

N. Ree Wells-LewisProfessor, Sociology 1993Bachelor’s (B.S.), Louisiana State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), Louisiana State UniversityDoctorate (Ph.D.), Louisiana State UniversitySummer Studies, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

Scott J. WellsProfessor, Biology 1993Doctorate (D.V.M.), University of Missouri

Norton WheelerAssistant Professor, History 2008Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of KansasMaster’s (M.A.), University of KansasDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas

Rhonda L. WhiteAssistant Professor, Dental Hygiene 1987Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Missouri-Kansas City

Daniel WilliamsAssistant Professor, Theatre 2011Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), Tarkio CollegeMaster’s (M.F.A.), Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

University Faculty

250

Tim WilsonAssistant Professor, Criminal Justice 2006Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State UniversityMaster’s (M.S.), University of Central Missouri

Phillip C. WiseProfessor, Music 1995Director of Jazz StudiesDirector of Music EducationBachelor’s (B.A.), William Penn UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), California State University, Dominguez HillsDoctorate (Ph.D.), Union Institute & University

David WrightInstructor, Kinesiology 2005Assistant Softball CoachBachelor’s (B.S.E.), Central Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (Administration), Southwest MO. State UniversitySpecialist (Administration), Central Missouri State University

Ann C. WymanAssociate Professor, Political Science 2003Bachelor’s (B.S.), Lindenwood CollegeMaster’s (M.A.), Mississippi State UniversityMaster’s (M.A.), University of MarylandDoctorate (Ph.D.), University of MarylandSummer Studies, Oxford University, England

Tanya YantisInstructor, Marketing 2011Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Southeast Missouri State UniversityMaster’s (M.B.A.), Southeast Missouri State University

Emeritus Faculty

Enid BlevinsEnglish 1966

Betsy Griffin Psychology 1978

Duane L. HuntTheatre 1964

J. Merrell JunkinsPsychology 1963

Virginia Laas History 1988

Julio S. LeónBusiness 1969

William LivingstonMathematics 1968

Richard Massa Communications 1972

Melvyn Mosher Chemistry 1974

(Date is first year of service.)

University Faculty