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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Randy Schmailzl, president, B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.S., University of South Dakota
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Patricia Crisler, associate vice president for development, B.A., M.Ed., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Cynthia Gooch, associate vice president for equity and diversity, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.S., University of District of Columbia;
Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
James Grotrian, executive vice president, B.S., Kearney State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney
David K. Ho, vice president for academic affairs, B.S., University of Southern California; M.B.A., Butler University; M.S., University of
Wisconsin–Whitewater
Maureen Moeglin, associate vice president of human resources, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.P.A., University of Nebraska at
Omaha
William Owen, associate vice president for academic affairs, A.A.S, Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University; M.Ed.,
Iowa State University
Arthur Rich, vice president for campuses and student affairs, B.A., Northeastern University; M.S., Ph.D, Florida State University
Maria Vazquez, associate vice president for student affairs, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., M.S., University of
Nebraska–Omaha
Mary Wise, vice president of technology and administrative services, B.S.Ed., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.P.E., Ed.D., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
CAMPUS DEANS AND DIRECTORS
Ingrid Berlin, campus dean, Elkhorn Valley Campus, B.S., South Dakota State University; M.A., University of Phoenix
Terry Casey, student services director, South Omaha Campus, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; A.A.S., Community College of the Air
Force; B.A., Peru State
James Cloyd, executive director of the Applied Technology Center, B.S., Dana College
Daphne Cook, student services director, Fort Omaha Campus, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Bellevue University
Todd Hansen, executive director of the Fremont Area Center and Washington County Technology Center, B.S., Kearney State College; M.A.,
Doane College
Robin Hixson, dean of Sarpy County Centers, B.A., Bellevue University; M.S., Peru State College
Arlene Jordan, campus dean, South Omaha Campus, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University; M.S., University
of Nebraska–Omaha
Diana Kerwin-Kubr, student services director, Elkhorn Valley Campus, A. A., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University
Julie Langholdt, campus dean, Fort Omaha Campus, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
INSTITUTE FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE (IFEX)
H. Lynn Bradman, CLEAR (Center for Learning Effectiveness, Assessment, and Research) coordinator, B.A., M.A., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
Cynthia H. Catherwood, CDS (Curriculum Design Studio) coordinator, B.A., M.A., Creighton University
Teri Quick, IFEX and learning communities coordinator, B.S., Northwest Missouri State University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AREA
TBA, dean of Applied Technology
Carl Fielder, director of career education, B.A., Huron College; M.Ed., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Christian Beaty, Welding Technology instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; member, American Welding Society
John Berger, Electrical Technology instructor, state of Nebraska electrical contractor license; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Tim Bowling, Utility Line Technician and Electrical instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Robert Boyer, Process Operations Technology instructor, A.A.S.,/HVACR, Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University
Darrell G. Bush, Automotive Technology instructor
Motors, Chrysler, and Toyota
Alan Cox, Automotive Technology instructor,
David Eledge, Industrial and Commercial Trades instructor
Omaha; journeyman machinist, U.S. Department of Labor
Donald Gilliland, Diesel Technology instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Richard Hart, Architectural Design Technology instructor, B.A., Washington University; M.B.A., Webster University
Lyle Hendrickson, coordinator of apprenticeship programs and Industrial and Commercial Trades instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan
Community College
Jason Hill, Welding Technology instructor
member, American Welding Society
Geoffrey Horejs, Electrical Technology instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College
David Horst, Industrial and Commercial Trades instructor, B.S.E., University of South Dakota; journeyperson carpenter, Local l7l5, Washington
Joseph Jerdon Jr., Automotive Technology instructor
Lewis Klingbeil, Diesel Technology instructor
John Knapp, Architectural Design Technology instructor, B.E.D., Kansas University; M.Ed., Iowa State University
John Longbrake Jr., Mechanical Design Technology instructor, B.S., Chadron State College; M.S., Wayne State College
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David Lueders, Mechanical Design Technology instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska
Patrick McKibbin, Auto Collision Technology instructor
Roger Miller, Construction Technology instructor
Training Center
Richard Newcomer, Utility Line Technician instructor, journeyperson; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University
Darryl Partner, Truck Driving instructor
Tom Price, Auto Collision Technology instructor
James Revoy, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology instructor
Nebraska at Omaha
Robert Ruther, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology instructor
Richard Sandvig, Truck Driving instructor
Trevor Secora, Construction Technology instructor, journeyperson, carpenter, Local 444; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Yuliya Vishnevskaya, Civil Engineering Technology instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., St Petersburg Mining University–Russia; M.S., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
BUSINESS AREA
Daryl Hansen, dean of business, B.A., Parsons College; M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.S.W., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Robert W. Baker, Management instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska; M.B.A., University of Utah
Eric Bremers, Entrepreneurship and Business instructor, B.S.B.A., Creighton University; M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; C.P.A.
license, state of Nebraska; A.B.V., American Institute of CPAs
Richard Carter, Economics and Business instructor, B.A., Texas A & M University; M.A., University of Oklahoma
Carol Gottuso, Management instructor, B.S., Creighton University; M.B.A., University of Kansas
Robert Gronstal, Accounting instructor
of Nebraska
Michelle Heard, Accounting instructor, B.A., M.B.A., Bellevue University
Richard Jaeckel, Accounting and Management instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
William Jefferson, Accounting instructor, B.A., Ohio University; M.B.A., Wharton Division University of Pennsylvania
Margaret (Peg) Johnson, Accounting and Management instructor, B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Central Michigan University;
Rita Kleeman, Accounting instructor, B.A., Briar Cliff University; C.P.A. license, state of Nebraska
Lori Lothringer, Management and Accounting instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.B.A., University of Missouri–Kansas
John Miller, Accounting instructor, A.A., Illinois Central College; B.S., Bradley University; M.S., Iowa State University; C.P.A. license, state
of Nebraska
Edward Napravnik, Accounting instructor
Heather Nelson, Entrepreneurship instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Executive M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Steven Nichols, Management instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A.M, M.B.A.,
Bellevue University
William S. Pangle, Management instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.B.A., Creighton University
Liliana Petersen, Business Management and Entrepreneurship instructor, B.A., Civil Engineering; M.S.-I.T.M., M.B.A., Creighton University;
Ph.D., N. Balescu University
Josephine Wandel, Legal Assistant instructor, B.A., College St. Mary; J.D., Creighton University
David Wilhelm, Finance and Management instructor, B.S., Arizona State University; M.B.A., University of North Texas
H. Brock Williams, Management instructor
Capella University
Idalene Richmond Williams, Accounting and Management instructor, B.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney;
COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMANITIES AREA
Susann Suprenant, dean of communications and humanities, B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., University of Nevada–Reno; Ph.D.,
University of Oregon
Sana Amoura-Patterson, English and Speech instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Margaret Burnett, English instructor, B.A., M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Cynthia H. Catherwood, English and Humanities instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University
Laura Chambers, Humanities instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University
Georgia Culliver, Speech instructor, B.A., College of St. Mary; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jules DeSalvo, English instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University
Michael L. Dickmeyer, English instructor, B.A., Sioux Falls College; M.A., Ed.S., University of Iowa
Frank H. Edler, Philosophy instructor
Susan Ely, English instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Helen Fountain, English instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Kris Fulkerson, English instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A. University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Amanda (Dora) Gerding, English instructor, A.A.S., Minnesota State Community & Technical College; B.A., Minnesota State University; M.A.,
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Ralph Hoover, English instructor, M.A., Washington State University
Darin Jensen, English instructor, B.A., Bellevue University; M.A., Kansas State University
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Chad Jorgensen, English instructor, B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Erin Joy, English instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Iowa State University
Andrea Lang, English and Humanities instructor, B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Steve Lovett, English instructor, B.A., University of South Dakota; M.A., Creighton University
Janet McCarthy, Philosophy instructor, B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University
Brett Mertins, English instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Rayka Rush, Philosophy instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Zagreb (Croatia); Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Jacqueline Scoones, English instructor, B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California
Patricia M. Smith, English instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Kym Snelling, English instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Katie Stahlnecker, English instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
Sarah Staroska, English instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.F.A., California College of Arts
Cindy Stover, Speech instructor, B.S., Kearney State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Melissa Tayles, English instructor, B.A., M.A., Fort Hays State University
Mary L. Umberger, Speech instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland–College Park
Jan Vierk, English, Speech, and Humanities instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
INSTITUTE FOR THE CULINARY ARTS AND HORTICULTURE STUDIES AREA
James E. Trebbien, dean of culinary arts, hospitality, and horticulture; Executive Director, Institute for the Culinary Arts, A.A., Metropolitan
Community College; B.S., Mankato State University; C.C.E., C.C.A., American Culinary Federation
Elizabeth Augustyn, Hospitality instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., Bellevue University
Steve Bell, Culinary Arts and Management instructor, A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America; B.A., Marist College
JoAnne Garvey, Culinary Arts and Management instructor, A.A.S., Indiana Vocational Technical College; B.A., Calumet College of St. Joseph;
C.E.C., American Culinary Federation
Adelaide Kinghorn, Horticulture instructor, B.S., Bellevue University
Janet Mar, Culinary Arts and Management instructor
Ewald Notter Pastry School and the French Pastry School; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Simmons College; Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh
Todd Morrissey, Horticulture instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Tim O’Donnell, Culinary Arts and Management instructor, B.S., Johnson and Wales University; C.E.C., A.C.E., American Culinary Federation
Brian O’Malley, Culinary Arts and Management instructor, B.A., New England Culinary Institute
Donna Rankin, Horticulture instructor, B.S., M.S., Murray State University
Oystein Solberg, Culinary Arts and Management instructor
Joellen Zuk, Hospitality and Restaurant Leadership instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
FOUNDATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AREA
Ken Jones, dean of foundations for academic success and community services, B.A., Creighton University; M.S., University of Nebraska at
Omaha; Ed.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Gail Baker, English-as-a-Second Language instructor, B.A., Open University (United Kingdom); B.Ed., Normal College (United Kingdom);
M.A., University of Surrey (United Kingdom)
Elizabeth Brewer, Early Childhood Education instructor, B.S., University of Texas–Austin
Robert F. Dresser, Human Services instructor
Kathy Halverson-Rigatuso, Early Childhood Education instructor, B.A., Arizona State University; M.S., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
Diane Hocevar, Reading instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Debra Holst, Academic Foundations instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Mary Leidy, Early Childhood Education instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Naomi Mardock, English-as-a-Second Language instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., School for
International Training
Dawn Naumann, Human Services and Psychology instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska at
Ed Pfeffer, English-as-a-Second Language instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.S., M.A., Ohio University
Teri Quick, Reading instructor, B.S., Northwest Missouri State University; M.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha
Kathryn Rieken-Thurber, Reading instructor, B.A., Buena Vista University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michael Rush, Human Services and Chemical Dependency Counseling instructor
counselor; licensed mental health practitioner
Melissa Zimmer, Reading instructor
Nebraska at Omaha
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SERVICES AREA
Stacey Ocander, dean of health and public services, B.A., Wayne State College; M.A., Ed.D., University of South Dakota
Diana Blum, Nursing instructor, A.S., B.S.N., College of St. Mary; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University
Teresa Champion, Nursing instructor, B.S.N., Clarkson College; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University
Cynthia Cronick, Dental Assisting instructor
Paul Custer, EMS Paramedic instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Peggy Dean, Emergency Medical Services instructor, NREMT-P; B.S., Creighton University
Kristin Engel, Nursing instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
Charles Fairbanks, Criminal Justice instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Cheryl Hartwell, , B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center; registered nurse
Craig Jacobus, Emergency Medical Services instructor, B.A., Trinity Christian College; EMT-P; Ingalls Hospital/South Cook County
Emergency Medical Services System, EMSI, St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights; B.S., D.C., National College Chiropractic Medicine
Timothy Kelly, Respiratory Care Technology instructor, A.D., Platte Technical Community College; B.P.S., Bellevue University; R.R.T., National
Board for Respiratory Care
Peter Landmark, Emergency Medical Services instructor, B.S., Creighton University
Dona Marotta, Medical Assisting program director/instructor, B.S., M.H.A., Bellevue University
Jerald Moss, Respiratory Care Technology, program director, diploma, Memorial Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy; R.R.T., National
Board for Respiratory Care; B.A., Ottawa University; M.P.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nancy Pares, Nursing, program director, B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University
Jean Phelan, Nursing instructor, B.S.N., Creighton University; M.S., DePaul University
Bobby Polk, Criminal Justice instructor, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University; M.A., Pepperdine University
Thomas Ronsick, Respiratory Care Technology instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Southern Illinois University–
Carbondale; R.R.T., National Board of Respiratory Care
Candace Ryan, Respiratory Care Technology instructor, B.S., Midland Lutheran College; M.H.A., Bellevue University; R.R.T., National Board of
Respiratory Care, AE-C
Vicki Sodermark, , B.S.N., University of Southern Maine, School of Nursing; M.S.N., Clarkson College
Diane Sjuts, Criminal Justice instructor, B.A., Midland Lutheran College
Jean Templeton, , B.S.N., Mount Marty College; M.S.N., University of Nebraska College of Nursing
Joan Trimpey, Dental Assisting instructor
Traci Warren, Nursing instructor, B.S.N., Clarkson College; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University
John Whalen, Criminal Justice instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Alex Winter, Nursing, assistant program director, B.S.N., Clarkson College; M.S.N., Regis University
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND E-LEARNING AREA
Thomas Pensabene, dean of information technology and e-learning, B.A., Tarkio College; M.A., University of Kansas, Ph.D.,
Capella University
Larry E. Anderson Jr., Microcomputer Programming Technology instructor, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University;
Edward Bohlman, Computer Programming Technology instructor
Dakota–Vermillion
William Bowers, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., Bellevue University
Jamie R. Bridgham, Microcomputer Programming Technology (Networking) instructor
University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., Bellevue University
Arthur Brown, Information Technology instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University
Mary Cantwell, Health Information Management Systems instructor, A.S., College of St. Mary
Beverly A. Forsberg, , B.A., Midland College; M.Ed., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Karen Fowler, Health Information Management Systems instructor, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Kutztown University; M.Ed.,
College of New Jersey
Dawn Goodsell, Health Information Management Systems instructor, A.S., B.S., Clarkson College
George Grigas, Computer Programming Technology instructor
Mansel Guerin, Microcomputer Technology instructor, A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S.,
Bellevue University
Steven Hall, Electronics Technology instructor, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University
Janice Hess, Health Information Management Systems instructor, B.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jonathan Jones, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University
Ingrid Tania Kuisma, Microcomputer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska
at Omaha
Linda Lutz, Computer Programming Technology instructor, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha;
Pamela McCloskey, Microcomputer Programming Technology instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.A., Peru State College
Laurie Olberding, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.Ed., Peru State College
Darwin Pace, Electronics Technology instructor
Jane Poston, , B.S., Southeast Missouri State University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Alan Reinarz, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., Michigan State University; B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Guillermo Rosas, Information Technology instructor, A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., M.B.A., Bellevue University
Michelle Rule, Health Information Technology instructor, B.S., Wayne State College
Hugh Schuett, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
William G. Smith, Electronics Technology instructor, A.A.S., CAS, Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University
Gary Sparks, Microcomputer Programming Technology instructor, A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S.,
Bellevue University
Lian Ti, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S.B.A, M.B.A., University of South Dakota
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Theodore Tucker, Computer Programming Technology instructor, A.A., Western Nebraska Community College; B.S., University of Nebraska at
Kearney; M.A.M., Bellevue University
Carol Widman, Health Information Management Systems instructor, B.S., Bellevue University
James Wolfe, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.A., M.E.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Barbara Wood, Computer Programming Technology instructor, B.S., Bellevue University; M.Ed., Lesley University
LANGUAGES AND VISUAL ARTS AREA
Tom McDonnell, dean of languages and visual arts, B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Alberto José Badillo, Spanish instructor, B.A., East Texas Baptist University; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
Jamie Burmeister, Art instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.F.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Anne Burton, Art instructor, B.A., University of Richmond; M.F.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jim Butkus, Photography – Commercial instructor, B.A., Creighton University
Karina Clarke, Spanish instructor, M.A., Loyola University
Adam Dienst-Scott, Photography instructor, B.F.A., Emporia State University; M.F.A., Kansas State University
Lawrence Gawel, Photography instructor, B.F.A., Edinboro University; M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University
James N. Hanson, Graphic Communication Arts and Design instructor
Virginia (Susan) Healy, Art History instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., University of Notre Dame
Rebecca Hermann, Electronic Imaging and Media Arts instructor, B.F.A., Creighton University; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
Alle Hitchcock, Spanish instructor, B.A., St Louis University; M.A. ,Texas A & M University
Patricia M. Hollins, Art instructor, B.F.A., Penn State University; B.S. Ed., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.F.A., University of
Illinois–Champaign
Dallas Jurisevic, Spanish instructor
Robert Maass, Video and Audio Communications instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Luann Matthies, Graphic Communication Arts and Design instructor, B.A., Midland Lutheran College; M.F.A., University of South Dakota; M.A.,
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Preston (Lee) Murray, Visual Arts instructor, B.A., University of Texas–Austin; M.F.A., University of North Texas
Joseph Piper, Electronic Imaging and Media Design instructor, B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nanci Stephenson, Interior Design instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Shelia Talbitzer-Reynolds, Photography instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.F.A., University of Notre Dame
Kathryn Twit, Spanish instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Wisconsin
James Wolf, Graphic Communication Arts and Design instructor, B.A., Eastern Michigan University
Scott Working, Theatre instructor, B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.F.A., University of Iowa
LITERACY AND WORKPLACE SKILLS AREA
Susan Raftery, dean of literacy and workplace skills, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
MATH AND NATURAL SCIENCES AREA
Bradley Morrison, dean of math and natural sciences, B.S., M.S., Idaho State University
Ahmed Adala, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., Northeastern Illinois University
Kandyce Arnold, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., Chadron State College
Adriel C. Baltimore, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., Creighton University
Mary Bennett, Biology instructor, A.A., Iowa Central Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Howard Bohm, Chemistry and Physical Science instructor
Catherine Brunkhorst, Mathematics instructor, B.A., Dana College; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Connie L. Buller, Mathematics instructor, B.A., Dana College; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mark Church, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jose Conceicao, Chemistry instructor
Patricia Conrad, Mathematics instructor, B.S., Regis University; M.A., Christopher Newport University
Bernadette Corbett, Chemistry instructor, B.A., Walsh College; M.S., University of Mississippi
Jennifer Doorlag, Mathematics instructor, B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Joyce Fischer, Chemistry instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Michael Flesch, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Darlene Hatcher, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Larry Hoppel, Mathematics instructor, A.A., Norfolk Junior College; B.A., Doane College; M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jeba Inbarasu, Biology instructor, B.S., Bharathi College; B.Ed., Madurai Kamaraj University; M.S., Holy Cross College; M.Phil, M.A., Madras
University; Ph.D., Christian Medical College; Ed.D., University of Phoenix
Jane Keller, Mathematics instructor, B.A., College of St. Mary; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dennis Kingery, Biology instructor, B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Creighton University
Zaher Kmail, Mathematics instructor, M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mel Mays, Mathematics instructor, B.S., Ursinus College; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Amy McGill, Biology instructor, B.S., Houston Baptist University; M.S., Texas A & M University
Marcia Molle, Mathematics instructor
of Nebraska at Omaha
Rachel Neurath, Mathematics instructor, B.S., College of St. Mary; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Patrick Nichols, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics instructor, B.S., M.S., South Dakota State University
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Mary Piernicky, Mathematics instructor, B.A., College of St. Mary; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Joan Potter, Mathematics instructor, B.S.Ed, M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Marianne Roarty, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Thankam Samuel, Mathematics instructor, B.S., M.S., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Kerala (India)
Joseph Sherwin, Physics instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Kendra Sibbernsen, Physics instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Ph.D.,
Capella University
Delbert Stallwood, Biology instructor, B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Todd Templeton, Biology instructor, B.S.Ed., Wayne State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Marcia Vergo, Mathematics instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dustin Waderich, Mathematics instructor, B.A., M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Alan Wasmoen, Biology instructor
Frank Weidenfeller, Mathematics instructor, B.S., Briar Cliff College; M.A., University of Iowa; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
SOCIAL SCIENCES AREA
M. Jane Franklin, dean of social sciences, B.Ed., B.Ph.Ed., Brock University; M.Ed., Iowa State University
Victoria Alapo, Social Sciences instructor, B.S., University of Ibadan (Nigeria); M.S., Western Kentucky University
Kojo Allen, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., Lougaloo College; M.A., Jackson State University
H. Lynn Bradman, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Stewart Brewer, History instructor,
Mary Burbach Cooper, Sociology and Human Relations Skills instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska
at Omaha; A.B.D., Washington State University–Pullman
Julio Caycedo, Social Sciences instructor
Jennifer Cohen, Psychology instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Nancy Conrad, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Arthur Durand, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., Wisconsin State; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Jennifer Fauchier, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., University of Dubuque; M.A. (R), St. Louis University
Amy Forss, History instructor
Nebraska–Lincoln
Rose S. Hunte, Human Relations and Social Sciences instructor, B.S., Bellevue University; M.H.R., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D.,
Capella University–Minnesota
Jessica Kunz, Human Relations and Education instructor, B.S., Wayne State; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Laura LaMarr, Social Sciences instructor, A.S., Central Texas College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Carol Moore, Psychology instructor, B.S., Wayne State College; M.HR., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Capella University
Ryan Newton, Psychology instructor, B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State University
Joseph Ociepka, Social Sciences instructor, B.S., University of Illinois; M.S., Western Illinois University
Jill Ramet, Human Relations and Psychology instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michelle Rerucha, Geography instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Edith Sample, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., University of St. Francis; M.A., Ball State University
Joy Schulz, History instructor, B.A., Ashbury University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Dennis Smith, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., California State University–Chico; M.A., Miami University–Ohio; ABD, University of Illinois
Gary J. Toth, Social Sciences instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska—Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
James Van Arsdall, Social Science and Human Relations instructor, B.S., Western Carolina University; M.A., Ed.D., University of
Nebraska–Lincoln
Jennifer Vaughn, Psychology instructor, A.S., Ricks College; B.S., University of Utah; M.A., Lewis & Clark College
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