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The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2023|05 Special Programs, Catalog 23-24|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2022|05 Special Programs, Catalog 22-23|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2021|05 Special Programs, Catalog 21-22|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2020|05 Special Programs, Catalog 20-21|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2020|05 Special Programs, Catalog 20-21|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2019|05 Special Programs, Catalog 19-20|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2018|05 Special Programs, Catalog 18-19|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2017|05 Special Programs, Catalog 17-18|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2016|05 Special Programs, Catalog 16-17|

The Chicago Center

McPherson College students interested in exploring the vital issues facing American cities have the opportunity to participate in The Chicago Center programs. Combining classroom study with action-based internships, The Chicago Center lives up to its motto: “Chicago is our classroom.” For an interterm or a semester, students receive McPherson College credit hours while they live, study and work in one of the United State’s most exciting urban environments.

The Chicago Center’s emphasis on “hands-on” experience helps students deepen their understanding of America’s economic and political structures, race and gender relations, and the role of the arts in community and social discourse. The direct link between the classroom and the internship increases student understanding of the practical work world outside the college campus. In addition to the academic coursework, the Center provides both housing and orientation training. The latter includes practical instruction in a variety of “city smart” skills ranging from basic street safety to using the city transit system.

The Chicago Center is open to students from any field of study and internships are available in a wide range of discipline areas.

2015|05 Special Programs, Catalog 15-16|

Catalog 2023-2024

About this Catalog

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2023|

Catalog 2022-2023

About this Catalog

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2022|

Catalog 2021-2022

About this Catalog

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2021|

Catalog 2020-2021

About this Catalog

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2019|

Catalog 2018-2019

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2019|

Catalog 2019-2020

About this Catalog

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2018|

Catalog 2017-2018

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2017|

Catalog 2016-2017

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2017|

Catalog 2015-2016

01 Institutional Profile

02 Admission to McPherson College

03 Financial Information

04 Degree Programs

05 Special Programs

06 Enrollment Procedures and Policies

07 Grades and Other Academic Policies

08 General Education

09 The Undergraduate Curriculum

10 The Graduate Curriculum

11 Personnel

2015|

Accreditation

McPherson College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, telephone: 800.621.7440, web address: www.hlcommission.org); by the Kansas State Department of Education (900 SW Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612); and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (see Teacher Education Program for details). McPherson College is in good standing with all accrediting bodies. In addition, the college is a member of the following:

  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • American Library Association
  • Association of Governing Boards
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council of Independent Colleges
  • Kansas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
  • Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • Kansas Association of Private Colleges of Teacher Education
  • Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
  • Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Kansas Independent College Association
  • Kansas Independent College Fund
  • Kansas State Department of Education
  • Liberal Arts Racial Equity Leadership Alliance
  • McPherson Chamber of Commerce
  • National Association of College and University Business Officers
  • National Association of Colleges and Employers
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
  • The Higher Learning Commission
  • Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
  • South Central Kansas Regional Library System
  • University of Southern California Race & Equity Center
2023|01 Institutional Profile, Catalog 23-24|

Personnel List

President of McPherson College

Michael P. Schneider, Ed.D., McPherson, Kansas

Faculty

Photo directory of current Faculty

Edward Barr, B.A., B.S., M.A. (2010)
Associate Professor of Technology (2016)
B.A., University of the South; B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Kansas.

Becki Bowman, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Communication (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.

Jd. Bowman, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (2005)
Professor of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., M.F.A., Kent State University.

Mary Gere Bridger, B.S., B.A., M.S. (2017)
Instructor in English (2022)
B.S., Southwestern, B.A., M.A, Fort Hays State University

Lindsey Burgey, B.A., M.B.A., M.Ed. (2022)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., M.B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University, M.Ed. Fort Hayes State University

Luke Chennell, A.T., B.A., M.A. (2003-2011; 2015)
Associate Professor of Technology (2019)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University.

Ku-Sup Chin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2003)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2020)
B.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine.

Christopher Clark, B.S., B.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; B.S., McPherson College.

April Counts, B.S., M.A.Ed. (2017)
Associate Professor of Education (2023)
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.A.Ed., Baker University; ESOL Endorsement.

Amber Dittert, B.A., M.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2017)
B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Texas Tech University.

Kerry Dobbins, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of History (2016)
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Michael Dudley, B.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology (2020)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S., McPherson College;
M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Dee Erway-Sherwood, B.F.A., M.F.A. (2003)
Professor  of Art (2016)
Executive Director of Visual & Digital Arts (2017)
B.F.A., M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Jonathan Frye, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1993)
Professor of Natural Science (2011)
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia.

Timothy Frye, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2020)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma-Norman.

Jamie Fuqua, B.S., D.P.T. (2021)
Instructor of Health Science
B.S., McPherson College; D.P.T., Rockhurst University

Frank Gersich, B.S B.A., M.S., Ed.D (2022)
Professor of Business
B.S,.B.A., M.S., University of North Dakota; Ed.D., Northern Illinois University.

Rodney Gieselman, B.S., M.B.A. (2003)
Professor of Business (2016)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney; M.B.A., Bellarmine University.

Lindsey Godfrey, B.S., M.B.A. (2017)
Associate Professor of Business (2023)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Columbia Southern University.

Curtis Goodwin, A.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology
A.S., Colby Community College;, B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Kelsy Gossett Dennis, A.S., B.A., M.F.A. (2019)
Assistant Professor of Photography, Art & Design
A.S., Pratt Community College; Diploma, Hallmark Institute of Photography;
B.A., M.F.A., Wichita State University.

Garrick Green, A.T., B.A., M.S. (2001)
Professor of Technology (2019)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Michaela Groeblacher, B.A., M.F.A. (2014)
Associate Professor of Art (2020)
B.A., McPherson College ; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Norman Hope, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. (1982-1991; 2020)
Professor of Business (2023)
B..S., Manchester University; M.B.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Kyle Hopkins, B.A., B.M.E., M.M. (2013)
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands
B.A., University of Kansas; B.M.E., Washburn University; M.M., Kansas State University.

Stephen Hoyer, B.A., M.S.Ed., Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology 
B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

Min Jung Kim, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D (2022)
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.S., School of Foreign Languages Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
M.Ed., Springfield College, Ph.D. University of New Mexico

Shane Kirchner, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2004)
Professor of Education (2018)
Director of M.Ed. Program (2015)

B.A., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University;
ESL Licensure, Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Elliot Koester, B.S., M.P.H. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management and Rural Health Outreach Representative
B.S., Southwestern College, M.P.H. North Dakota State University

Manjula Koralegedara, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2016)
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State University.

Julia Largent Kuttler, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2017)
Associate Professor of Communication (2023)
B.S., Manchester University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

Kirk MacGregor, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (2016)
Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion (2019)
A.B., Miami University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Ami Martinez, B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Associate Professor of English (2020)
B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Ruth Mbah, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., University of Buea; M.B.A., Amity University; Ph.D., Southern University and A&M College

Austin McCulloch, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Sports Science
B.S., Tarleton State University; M.S., Ph.D., Tarleton State University

Lorena Medrano, B.A., M.S., M.S., M.A. (2013)
Associate Professor of Spanish (2019)
B.A., Universidad Rafael Urdaneta; M.S., Universidad del Zulia; M.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Anna Michelson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., (2022)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Macalester College, M.A., Ph.D. Northwestern University

Bryan D. Midgley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology (2019)
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.

Katharine O’Connor, B.S., M.O.T (2022)
Assistant Professor of Health Science
B.S., Kansas State University, B.S., M.O.T. University of Kansas

Christopher Paulsen, A.T., B.S., M.S. (2004)
Associate Professor of Technology (2018)
A.T., B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Jennifer Pollard, B.A., M.A. (2018)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Michigan State University.

Nathan Pollard, B.A. (2016)
Associate Professor of Digital Media (2023)
B.A., Ravensbourne College-U.K.; BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design, Plymouth College-U.K.

Keiran President, B.S., M.B.A., (2021)
Guest Lecturer – Marketing and International Business
B.S., Ottawa University; M.B.A., William Woods University.

Karrie Rathbone, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2003-2006; 2019)
Associate Professor of Biology (2019)
B.S., M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Ricardo Rodriguez, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., B.S., University of Los Andes-Bogota, Colombia; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Duke Rogers, A.S., B.A., M.B.A. M.M.M.I.S., Ph.D. (2023)
Associate Professor of Business
A.S., B.A., Friends University; M.B.A., M.M.I.S., Friends University, Ph.D., Walden University.

Vicki Schmidt, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.A.S., Kansas State University; B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Kerri Snell, B.A., M.F.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., McPherson College; M.F.A., Ashland University.

Kimberly Diane Stanley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1988)
Professor of English (1997)
B.A., Trinity University; M.A., St. John’s College at Santa Fe; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Cory Unruh, B.S., M.S., (2023)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Allan van Asselt, B.S., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., McPherson College; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.

Kara Voss, B.S., M.Ed. (2019)
Assistant Professor of Sport Studies (2022)
Adjunct Professor (2019)
B.S., Minnesota State University, M.Ed., McPherson College

Andrew Voth, B.A., M.M., D.M.A, (2023)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Bethel College, M.M., D.M.A, University of Wisconsin

Dustin Wilgers, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2011)
Professor of Biology (2023)
B.S., Southwestern College; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Amanda Yamasaki, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Biology, Director of Undergraduate Research
B.A., Princeton University; M.S., Roosevelt University, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.

Kenneth Yohn, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of History (2005)
B.A., Manchester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Special Education Faculty (KICA)

Lynette Cross, B.S., M.S. (2018)
Instructor of Special Education
B.S., Tabor College; M.S., Wichita State University.

Beverly Schottler, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. (2005)
Program Director; Instructor of Special Education
B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Faculty Emeriti

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014); Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Wayne A. Conyers, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (1983)
Professor Emeritus of Art (2018)
B.A., Bethany College; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Doris E. Coppock, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1950)
Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (1992)
A.B., McPherson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Alfred Dutrow, B.S., M.S. (1973)
Professor Emeritus of Agriculture (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Michigan State University.

Dale C. Goldsmith, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1969)
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion (2017)
A.B., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.

Bob R. Green, A.A., B.A., M.A. (1967)
Professor Emeritus of English (1993)
A.A., Central College; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.A., Emporia State University.

Steven C. Gustafson, B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (1980)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2014)
B.M., Bethany College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.

Dan Hoffman, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2019)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Corinne Neubauer Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1966)
Professor Emerita of Languages (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.

Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1961)
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1993)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Shingo Kajinami, B.S., Ph.D. (1986)
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (2003)
B.S., Bethel College; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

Larry Kitzel, B.S., M.M., D.M.A. (1970)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2004)
B.S., McPherson College; M.M., Wichita State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.

Robert W. Neufeld, B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1991)
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science (2004)
B.A., Bethel College; M.A., M.S., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Herbert Smith, B.A., M. Div., Ph.D. (1982)
Professor of Philosophy and Religion (1994)
Burton Metzler Chair in Philosophy and Religion (1999)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.

Susan Krehbiel Taylor, B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D. (1979)
Professor Emerita of Journalism (2010); College Librarian Emerita (2010)
B.A., McPherson College; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Roger Trimmell, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2011)
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Karlene Morphew Tyler, B.A., M.A. (1975)
Professor Emerita of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University.

Ricky W. Tyler, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1977)
Professor Emeritus of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.

Jan van Asselt, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (1965)
Professor Emeritus of German and Linguistics (2000)
B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Ph.D., University of California.

Ann Zerger, B.S., M.F.A. (2004)
Professor Emerita of Art (2019)
B.S., University of Kentucky; M.F.A., Wichita State University.

Full-time Administrative and General

Photo directory of current Staff

Steve Anderson (2002)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Abbey Archer-Rierson, B.S., M.Ed. (2008)
Chief of Staff (2011)
B.S., University of Kansas; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Dave Auman (rehire 2021)
Assistant Director of Facilities

Leslie Auman (rehire 2022)
Custodial Supervisor

David Barrett, B.S., M.S.S. (1991)
Advancement Officer (2014)
B.S., McPherson College, M.S.S., United States Sports Academy.

Linda Barrett, B.S. (1996)
Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement (2017)
B.S., McPherson College.

Kris Beauchamp, B.S., M.S., (2021)
Assistant Football Coach (2022)
Seasonal  Assistant Football Coach
B.A. Centre College, M.S., Liberty College

Amy Beckman, B.S., M.A. (2019)
Executive Director of Career & Experiential Learning
B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., City University of Seattle.

Abby Bolton, B.A. (2022)
Head Softball Coach
B.A., Friends University.

Damien Brigham, B.S.(2023)
Director of Track, Field and Cross Country
B.S., Jackson State University.

Sara Brubaker, B.S., M.S. (2002)
Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations (2012)
B.S., McPherson College: M.S., Friends University.

Rachael Bruce. A.A., B.S., M.S., (2023)
Athletic Academic Support Specialist
A.A., Allen Community College; B.S., Emporia State University; M.S., Emporia State University.

Morgan Bryand, A.S., B.A. (2023)
Assistant Volleyball Coach
A.S., Butler Community College, B.A. Kansas Wesleyan University.

Cory Cahill, B.S. (2019)
Head Coach: Men’s & Women’s Volleyball
B.S., Hannibal-La Grange University.

Nichole Carver, B.S. (2022)
Academic Records Specialist
B.S. Fort Hays State University.

Bryce Chavis, B.A., M.B.A. (2020)
Assistant Football Coach
B.A., M.B.A., Washburn University.

Vanessa Cisneros, A.A., B.A., M.S. (2023)
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
A.A., McPherson College: B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Arizona State University.

Chad Clevenger, B.S., M.A. (2021)
Director of Track and Field
B.S., Grand Valley State University, M.A., Concordia University.

Jerod Corbus, B.S. (2020)
Executive Assistant to the Provost
B.S., McPherson College.

Dakota Cornwell, (2022)
Custodian

Anthony Cotton, B.S., M.Ed. (2022)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Bethel College, M.Ed., Langston University

Matthew Cotton, B.A., M.A. (2021)
Advisor (2023)
B.A., Kansas State University; M.A., University of Kansas.

Scott Cox, A.A.S., B.A., M.B.A. (2022)
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions (Sports Information)
A.A.S. Hutch Community College, B.A. Wichita State University, M.B.A. Friends University.

Joshua Daume, B.S., M.S. (2023)
Athletic Director
B.S., Midwestern State University; M.S., Texas A & M.

Michael Davis, B.S., (2022)
Admissions and  Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., Lourdes University.

Chris Dawson, B.S. (2021)
Head Coach: Baseball
B.S., Central Christian College.

Dara Dix, B.S., (2013)
Student Account Financial Manager; Campus Store Manager (2022)
B.S., McPherson College.

T.J. Eskildsen, B.S., M.S. (2010)
Head Coach: Men’s Basketball (2019)
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College; M.S., William Woods University.

Jeremiah Fiscus, B.S., M.S., M.Ed. (2018)
Head Coach: Football
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Northwestern State University; M.Ed., Texas Christian University.

Kendra Flory, B.A., M.Div. (2017)
Advancement and Alumni Assistant
B.A., Bridgewater College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Kent Freund, B.S., M.S. (2019)
Head Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Johnny Gilkey (2019)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician

Joyce Gingrich (2023)
Payroll/AP Specialist 

Darryl Glenn, B.S., M.S. (2023)
Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.S., Fort Hays State University.

Blake Goforth, B.A. (2023)
Controller
B.A., Seattle Pacific University.

Tina Goodwin, B.A. (2017)
Director of Public Relations
B.A., Creighton University.

Amanda Gutierrez, B.S., M.B.A. (1995, 2009)
Provost and Executive Vice President
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Friends University.

Rudolph Haberer, B.A., M.S. (2023)
Director of Athletic Facilities and Game Operations
B.S., Bethany College, M.S., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Patricia Hartshorn, B.A. (2014)
Registrar (2014)
B.A., Bethany College.

Sandra Hiebert, B.S., M.A. (2022)
Director of Institutional Assessment and Academic Compliance
B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., University of Minnesota.

 Christi Hopkins, B.S., M.A. (2007)
Vice President for Enrollment (2014)
B.S., Southwest Baptist University; M.A., Baker University.

Mariah Hudson-Palmer, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., University of California-Davis.

Meghan Iglehart, B.A., M.B.A. (2021)
Director of Enrollment Development
B.A., Oklahoma State University, M.B.A., Emporia State University.

Billy Jamison, B.S.  (2023)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations
B.S., McPherson College.

Tracy Jex, B.A., M.A. (2022)
Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach
B.A., Colorado Christian University, M.A., Adams State University.

Evan Knight, B.S., M.S. (2019)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., M.S., University of Central Missouri.

Ramona “Mona” Lange-Wisdom, B.S. (2022)
Student Accounts Specialist, PDSO
B.S., McPherson College

Amber Lehman (2022)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Edward Loeb III, B.A, M.A. Ph.D. (2023)
Associate Athletic Director
B.A., Bethany College; M.A. Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Dayna Love (2023)
Facilities Management: Custodian 

Brian Lundberg, A.A. (2003)
Director of Marketing (2015)
A.A., Art Institute of Dallas.

Amelia Lutz, B.A. (2018)
Advancement Services Coordinator
B.A., Southwestern College.

Brian Martin, B.S. (2009)
Director of Historic Automotive Restoration Projects (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Heather Mierkiewicz (2016)
Admissions Associate; Operations manager (2018)

Janelle Miller (2000)
Facilities Management: Custodian (2001)

Abigayle Morgan, B.S. (2019)
Coordinator of Auto Restoration Events
B.S., McPherson College.

Kevin Morris, A.S., B.S. (2016)
Computer Services Assistant
A.S., B.S., Brown Mackie College.

Robert Mowat (2017)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician/HVAC

Ryo Nakazono, B.S., M.S. (2021)
Athletic Trainer
B.S., Yokohama College of Rehabilitation; M.S., Weber State University.

Jeremy Nelson (2023)
Director of Facilities

Joshua Nichols, A.A., B.S., M.A. (2018)
Head Coach: Women’s Basketball
A.A., Northern Oklahoma College; B.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University; M.A., Baker University.

Andy Olsen, B.S. (2014)
Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Central Christian College.

Kelly Olson, B.S. (2018)
Admissions Associate; Campus Visit Coordinator
B.S., Northern State University.

Mark Olson, B.S. (2015)
Head Coach: Women’s Soccer (2019)
B.S., Wichita State University.

Louis Parker, B.S., (2021)
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Resident Director (2023)
B.S., McPherson College

Christine Paulsen, B.A., M.S.,(2022)
ERP Manager
B.A., McPherson College, M.S., Friends University.

David Penalva (2007)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Amanda Peterson, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., Kansas State University.

Matt Pfannenstiel, B.S., M.Ed., (2006, 2022)
Associate VP for Enrollment
B.A., Bethany College; M.Ed., McPherson College

Hannah Piechowski, B.A, M.Ed., Ph.D. (2021)
Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
B.A., Bellarmine University; M.Ed., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Bellarmine University.

Jamie Pjesky, B.S. (2015)
Advisor (2023)
B.S., Pittsburg State University.

Keiran President, B.S., M.B.A., (2021)
Head Coach: Tennis
B.S., Ottawa University; M.B.A., William Woods University.

Bela Raimondi, B.S., M.B.A. (2023)
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Friends University; M.B.A., Friends University

Rhianna Reed, B.S. (2019)
Assistant Registrar (2020)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Emporia State University

Samuel Reed, B.A. (2023)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., Bethany College

Raquel Resendiz,  B.A., (2023)
Advisor
B.A., Southwestern College

Michael P. Schneider, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D. (2002)
President (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Denver University;
Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania.

Phillip Schoenwetter, B.S., M.S. (2008)
Head Athletic Trainer (2013)
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., Kansas State University; ATC, LAT.

Jen Sjuts, B.A. (2023)
Director of Advising & Student Services
B.A., Augustana College

Matthew Skillen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Provost and Dean of Faculty
B.A., Friends University, M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University

Kananda Skinner (2023)
Head Competitive Dance Coach
Salina Area Technical College

Marty Sigwing, B.S., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Facilities
B.S., Southwestern College; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Tammy Sigwing (2015)
Manager of Administrative Services (2022)

Kristina Sojka, B.A., M.Ed., (2021)
Director of Library Services
B.A., Wichita State University; M.S., Kent State University

Mack Stephenson, B.S., M.B.A., M.Ed. (2023)
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S, M.B.A., M.Ed., William Jewel College

Brenda Stocklin-Smith, B.S.B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Human Resources
B.S.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.Ed., McPherson College; PHR, SHRM-CP.

Connie Stucky (1991)
Facilities Management: Office Manager (2001)

Carol Summervill, B.B.A. (2019)
Vice President for Finance, CFO
B.B.A., Wichita State University; CPA, CGMA.

Ashley Templeton. B.S., M.S. E., Ed.D (2023)
Director of Student Transitions
B.S., M.S.E., Fort Hays State; Ed.D, University of Southern Mississippi

Richard (Rick) L. Tuxhorn, B.S., M.Ed. (2012)
Assistant Vice President for Finance
B.S., Sterling College; M.Ed., McPherson College; CPA, CGMA.

Sheridan Weinbrenner, B.S., M.A. (2022)
Assistant Director, Career Services and Experiential Learning
B.S., Central Christian College, M.A., Emporia State University.

Erik Vogel, B.S.  (2003-2007; 2019)
Vice President for Advancement (2019)
B.S., McPherson College.

Bonnie Wall (2009)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Courtney Weesner, B.S. (2021)
Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., McPherson College.

Krista Williams, B.S. (2023)
Head Cheer Coach
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney

Jessy Wisdom, B.S. (2015)
Financial Aid Coordinator
B.S., McPherson College.

Sarah Wood, B.S. (2021)
Director of Student Life
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

Part-time Staff

Bill Fuqua (2022)
Facilities Management:  Facilities Management:  Custodian

Jacob Greenfield, B.S., M.S. (2023)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Henderson State University Arkansas, M.S. Henderson State University.

Jill Hemenway, B.A. (2017)
Administrative Assistant for Teacher Education
B.A., Bethany College.

Kemryn Jenkins, A.A., B. S. (2022)
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
A.A., Iowa Central Community College; B.S. McPherson College. 

Kelvin Kelly, B.S. (2023)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Point University

Sheresa Layton, B.S. (2022)
Sports Information Intern
B.S. McPherson College. 

Bev Nye, B.S., M.S., (2022)
Writing Center Coordinator
B.S., University of Colorado, M.S., University of Northern Colorado

Joshua Pisik, B.S. (2023)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., McPherson College.

Nathan Robl, B.S., (2022)
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., McPherson College

2023|11 Personnel, Catalog 23-24|

Teacher Education Program

The academic program offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is essential for achieving the college’s mission of developing whole persons through scholarship, participation, and service. It also reflects the heritage of the college and the Church of the Brethren, which includes a dedication to a liberal arts education and values that promote ethical behavior, non-violence and peace, a simple lifestyle, and a dedication to serving others.

The primary focus of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is on the preparation of education professionals. Teacher education at McPherson College has long been one of the foundational cornerstones on which the institution was established.

Teacher Education Program

The Teacher Education Program at McPherson College is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education (900 SW Jackson Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612); and by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), www.ncate.org (now known as Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org). This accreditation covers the Teacher Education Program at McPherson College; however, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Teacher Education Program of McPherson College is to develop service-oriented educators who effectively blend the art and science of teaching.

Goals, Objectives, and Dispositions

Goal I: The candidate has the knowledge bases necessary to be an effective teacher in her/his field.

To accomplish this goal, the service-oriented educator will:

Objectives:

  1. Acquire a broad liberal arts knowledge base.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in his/her major area of licensure.
  3. Acquire effective strategies of teaching in all appropriate content areas and for all learners.
  4. Recognize how students learn and develop.

Disposition: Appreciate the connections between various areas of knowledge and commit to continuous learning.

Goal II: The candidate can apply effective teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.

To accomplish this goal, the service-oriented educator will:

Objectives:

  1. Use appropriate best practices for specific content areas and for diverse learners.
  2. Reflect upon his/her teaching and analyze the practices.
  3. Demonstrate understanding and use of formative and summative assessments and make modifications based on them.
  4. Provide motivational techniques based on students’ developmental and environmental needs.

Disposition: Value and respect students’ varied talents and abilities and project enthusiasm for teaching all learners.

Goal III: The candidate fosters relationships and collaborates with school constituencies. To accomplish this goal, the service-oriented educator will:

Objectives:

  1. Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats and through the use of technology
  2. Solicit input from students, parents, colleagues, and the greater community.
  3. Act on information received from stakeholders.

Disposition: Value the many ways in which people seek to communicate and encourage various modes of communication.

 

The Teacher Education Program at McPherson College focuses on three major levels of licensure. The following are lists of the levels and the programs.

6-12 Licensure Section
Biology, Chemistry, English, English for Speakers of Other Languages, History and Government, Mathematics, Psychology, High-Incidence Special Education, Speech/Theatre

K-6 Licensure Section
Elementary Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, High-Incidence Special Education

PK-12 Licensure Section
Art, Health, Music, Physical Education, Spanish

As a student at McPherson College preparing to become a teacher, you will be asked to prove your competency with the guidance of instructors in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the content area departments. Course assessments, a portfolio, and interviews are a few of the instruments developed that will help you demonstrate your abilities. McPherson College is currently collecting data on different aspects of student performance. Numerous experiences are provided as observers, aides, tutors, and as participants in student teaching experiences. Those seeking licensure at all levels begin their professional work by the sophomore year and continue with incremental and sequential scheduling of their professional growth.

Admission Procedures

Procedures for admittance into the Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching are outlined in detail in the Advisor/Advisee Handbook and/or the Policies and Procedures Manual. These Handbooks are available in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. College advisors also have copies of these handbooks. The handbook is also available online. Students should read the handbook or consult their advisors for a detailed account of admission requirements and procedures.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

As a general rule, the Teacher Education Board reviews candidates for admittance into the Teacher Education Program two times during an academic year, once each semester. Signs are posted on college buildings and announcements are made in campus communications and classes. Requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program include, but are not exclusive of,

  • Minimum of C in G-EN111
  • Minimum of C in college level math
  • Minimum of C in G-CI150
  • Sign of support from Student Life
  • A GPA of 2.5
  • Successful completion of the C-BASE.

Practica at McPherson College

Research has proven that multiple and varied practical experiences are of utmost importance in an effective teacher education program. For that reason, students in the Teacher Education Program have the requirement of completing a minimum of two practica prior to student teaching. However, most students are encouraged to participate in more than those two. The first practicum occurs early in the student’s professional education course sequence. This practicum is primarily an observation/aide situation. The second practicum occurs later in the professional sequence and requires students to take more initiative in the actual classroom responsibilities. In fact, students are required to practice actual instructional activities.

Students are required to do one of the practicum experiences in an urban setting. Arrangements have been made for the first practicum to be completed in Wichita, Chicago, or other ethnically diverse setting. Transfer students or students with extenuating circumstances may choose to complete one of the other sessions in an urban setting. This will further enhance the program and give students a broader understanding of the entire educational enterprise. Students are placed in both grade- and content-appropriate practicum settings. It is the student’s responsibility to secure travel arrangements to the practica sites. Any expenses that are incurred are also the responsibility of the student.

All practica must be approved by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Service Component

In keeping with the mission of the college and the Teacher Education Program, future teachers are expected to complete a service component as part of their program. During the student’s college career s/he must complete and document 100 hours of service prior to completing the program. Transfer students must complete 25 hours per year.

There are many possibilities for service-oriented activities. Opportunities will occasionally be made available through the Curriculum and Instruction Department. In addition, students are encouraged to seek out experiences that will be self- satisfying. For further explanation or clarification, contact any member of the Teacher Education Board.

Student Teaching at McPherson College

Student teaching is considered the capstone experience in the professional education sequence for future teachers. It is to be done after other professional coursework is completed. In cooperation with a K-12 school system, McPherson College strives to make this experience as beneficial as possible for all parties involved. Student teaching is a complete semester experience. It is offered for variable credit hours depending on the level and the experiential need of the student and the licensure area being sought. Being given the privilege to student teach is not automatic. The Teacher Education Board carefully screens all applicants for their suitability. As a general rule, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction begins the application for the student teaching process two times during an academic year. Deadlines are September 15 and February 15. Late applications are not accepted. Signs are posted on college buildings and announcements are made in campus communications and classes.

The prospective student teacher at McPherson College is expected to have:

  • the personality and character traits required of a teacher;
  • a strong liberal arts education;
  • solid professional skills;
  • profitable laboratory experiences with practitioners in the field. Before a student can student teach she/he must have:
  • gained full acceptance into the Teacher Education Program;
  • secured favorable recommendations from her/his major professor, professor of a language intensive course, one professor in teacher education, Student Life, and two supportive professionals in education;
  • achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5;
  • provided proof of liability insurance;
  • signed an Inquiry Form;
  • provided an up-to-date health form.

After all forms have been submitted, the student will participate in an interview with the Teacher Education Board. Ultimate decisions concerning student teaching will be made by that Board. A primary indicator of meeting the goals of the Teacher Education Program is the development of a portfolio. McPherson College students planning to become teachers develop portfolios during stages of their professional course work. These portfolios are designed to meet the overall goals of:

  1. The candidate has the knowledge bases necessary to be an effective teacher in her/his field.
  2. The candidate can apply effective teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners
  3. The candidate fosters relationships and collaborates with school constituencies.

These portfolios include copies of units and lesson plans, reflective journals, other significant evidences of knowledge, application, and collaboration, scores of standardized assessment tools, and other documentation.

In order to defray costs, a student teaching fee will be assessed during that semester.

Student Responsibility

Students are ultimately responsible for following procedures and proper sequencing of events leading to professional development and licensure. It is important for students who plan to enter the Teacher Education Program at McPherson College to contact the chair of the program and/or the appropriate advisor.

Licensure in Kansas

Those seeking licensure in Kansas must pass the Professional Knowledge section of the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) with a score of 160; candidates must also take a test in their particular content area. The passing scores for each content test are listed in the Advisor/Advisee Handbook. Requirements for licensure to teach in the public schools, either elementary or secondary, vary from state to state. Students who plan to certify in a state other than Kansas should, upon enrollment, consult the chair of teacher education or the state in which they plan to teach to make sure that they are enrolled in a program that is appropriate.

In the state of Kansas, teaching is considered to be a profession. Therefore, the Kansas State Department of Education has a Professional Practices Commission to exercise disciplinary and advisory functions over those requesting licensure or working as a certified professional. Teacher licensure can be denied, suspended, or revoked for both felony and non-felony actions.

McPherson College is in compliance with the federal Title II reporting guidelines.

Elementary Education Major

K-6 Licensure

Requirements

Along with the General Education requirements, the following is a suggested sequence; the academic advisor and/or Curriculum and Instruction faculty will assist the individual student to develop the optimal sequencing of courses.

Freshman year:
G-PY 101  Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
G-CI 150 Introduction to Education (3 hours)
SE 210 Introduction to Infants, Children & Youth with Special Needs (3 hours)

Sophomore year:
CI 220  Principles and Strategies of Teaching (3 hours)
G-CI 251 Introduction to Education Practicum (1 hour)
*G-EE 210  Children’s Literature (3 hours)
G-CI 333  Intercultural Education (2 hours)
PY 204  Child and Adolescent Development (3 hours)
CI 232  Educational Technology (2 hours)
EE 230  Mathematics Content for Elementary Teachers (3 hours)

Junior Year:
CI 426/PE 426  Methods for Teaching Health in Elem. & Sec. (1 hour)
*CI 455  Teaching-Learning Process (3 hours)
*EE 303  Reading/ Language Arts I (4 hours)
EE 307  Methods for Teaching Math in the Elementary School (3 hours)
EE 306  Methods for Teaching Science in the Elem. School (3 hours)
EE 309  Methods for Teaching Social Studies  in the Elem. School (3 hours)
EE 301/ AR 358  Methods for Teaching Art in the Elem. School (1 hour)
EE 304/ MU 370  Methods for Teaching Music in the Elem. School (1 hour)
EE 305/ PE 305  Methods for Teaching Phys Ed in the Elem. School (1 hour)
EE 375  Elementary Ed. Practicum and Seminar (1-4 hours)
EE 444  Reading/Language Arts II (3 hours)

Senior Year:
EE 465  Student Teaching in the Elementary School (6 or 12 hours)
CI 476  Professional Seminar in Education (2 hours)

6-12 Licensure

Requirements

Along with the general education requirements and the academic requirements for the specific content area, the following is a suggested sequence; the academic advisor and Curriculum and Instruction faculty will assist the individual student to develop the optimal sequencing of courses.

Freshman year:
G-PY 101  Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
G-CI 150  Introduction to Education (3 hours)

Sophomore year:
G-CI 333  Intercultural Education (2 hours)
PY 204  Child and Adolescent Development (3 hours)
SE 210  Intro to Infants, Children and Youth with Special Needs (3 hours)
CI 220  Principles and Strategies of Teaching (3 hours)
G-CI 251  Intro to Education Practicum (1 hour)
CI 232  Educational Technology (2 hours)

Junior Year:
*CI 455  Teaching-Learning Process (3 hours)
CI 4xx  Secondary Methods for Academic Majors (3 hours)
CI 315  Reading in the Content Field (2 hours)
CI 351  Secondary Education Practicum and Seminar (2 hours)

Senior year:
CI 475  Student Teaching (6 or 12 hours)
CI 476  Professional Seminar in Education (2 hours)

PK-12 Licensure

Requirements

Along with the general education requirements and the academic requirements for the specific content area, the following is a suggested sequence; the academic advisor and Curriculum and Instruction faculty will assist the individual student to develop the optimal sequencing of courses.

Freshman year:
G-PY 101  Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
G-CI 150  Introduction to Education (3 hours)
SE 210  Intro to Infants, Children & Youth with Special Needs (3 hours)

Sophomore year:
G-CI 333  Intercultural Education (2 hours)
PY 204  Child and Adolescent Development (3 hours)
G-CI 251  Intro to Education Practicum (1 hour)
CI 220  Principles and Strategies of Teaching (3 hours)
CI 232  Educational Technology (2 hours)

Junior Year:
Methods for Teaching Art, Music or PE in Elem. Schools (2-3 hours)
(Those seeking licensure in Spanish take one Methods class (CI 404)
CI 351  Secondary Ed. Practicum and Seminar (1 hour)
EE 375  Elementary Ed. Practicum and Seminar (1 hour)
*CI 455  Teaching-Learning Process (3 hours)
Methods for Teaching Art, Music or PE in Sec. Schools (2-3 hours)
CI 315  Reading in the Content Field (2 hours)

Senior Year:
CI 475  Student Teaching in the Secondary School (6 or 12 hours)
EE 465  Student Teaching in the Elementary School (6 or 12 hours)
CI 476  Professional Seminar in Education (2 hours)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (K-6) Licensure

Requirements

Same professional education requirements as for K-6 license, plus:

EN 230  Linguistics (2 hours)
EN 335  Advanced English Grammar (2 hours)
G-SO 202  Minorities in the U.S. (3 hours)
CI 428  Methods for Teaching ESL in the Elem. and Sec. Schools (3 hours)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (6-12) Licensure

Requirements

Same professional education requirements as for 6-12 licensure in other fields, plus:

EN 230  Linguistics (2 hours)
EN 335  Advanced English Grammar (2 hours)
G-SO 202  Minorities in the U.S. (3 hours)
CI 428  Methods for Teaching ESL in the Elem. and Sec. Schools (3 hours)

Special Education Licensure

Through a joint effort with the Kansas Independent Colleges Association (KICA), McPherson College offers an Adaptive Special Education program. Students who participate in this program will graduate with licensure in High Incidence Special Education (intellectual disability, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and other health impairments) at the K-6 and 6-12 levels.

High Incidence Special Education: Courses Required for all levels:

SPED 310  Foundations for Special Education (4 hours)
SPED 315  General Methods for Special Education Services (4 hours)
SPED 345  Behavioral Management (2 hours)
SPED 499  Capstone Issues (1 hour)

Courses Required for Level K-6:

SPED 321  Grades K-6 Methods for Special Needs (4 hours)
SPED 331  Grades K-6 Field Experience (1 hour)
SPED 431  Grades K-6 Clinical Experience (Student Teaching) (6 hours)
(OR)
*SPED 433  Grades K-6 Internship (4-6 hours)
*Those already holding special education licensure

Courses required for Level 6-12:

SPED 361  Grades 6-12 Methods for Special Needs (4 hours)
SPED 371  Grades 6-12 Field Experience (1 hour)
SPED 471  Grades 6-12 Clinical Experience (Student Teaching) (6 hours)
(OR)
* SPED 473  Grades 6-12 Internship (4-6 hours)
* Those already holding special education licensure

Optional:
SPED 220  Field Experience in Services for Student with Special Needs (1 hour)
SPED 320  Beginning American Sign Language (2 hours)
SPED 322  Intermediate American Sign Language (2 hours)
SPED 678  Topics in Special Education (1 hour)

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Personnel List

President of McPherson College

Michael P. Schneider, Ed.D., McPherson, Kansas

Faculty

Photo directory of current Faculty

Allan Ayella, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2007)
Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Makerere Uni, Kla-Uganda; M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Edward Barr, B.A., B.S., M.A. (2010)
Associate Professor of Technology (2016)
B.A., University of the South; B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Kansas.

Becki Bowman, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Communication (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.

Jd. Bowman, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (2005)
Professor of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., M.F.A., Kent State University.

James Bowyer, B.S., M.S., M.M., M.M., D.M.A. (2017)
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
B.S., Manchester University; M.A., Bethany Theological Seminary; M.M., M.M., Westminster Choir College;
D.M.A., University of Washington.

Luke Chennell, A.T., B.A., M.A. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Technology (2003-2011, 2015)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University.

Ku-Sup Chin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2003)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2009)
B.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine.

Christopher Clark, B.S., B.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; B.S., McPherson College.

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014); Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

April Counts, B.S., M.A.Ed. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.A.Ed., Baker University; ESOL Endorsement.

Joe Dickhudt, B.S., M.B.A. (2005)
Professor of Technology (2018)
B.S., California State Polytechnic University; M.B.A., College of William and Mary, Virginia.

Amber Dittert, B.A., M.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2017)
B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Texas Tech University.

Kerry Dobbins, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of History (2016)
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Michael Dudley, B.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S., McPherson College;
M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Laura Workman Eells, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1996)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2015)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Jodi Ehling, B.S., M.A.T. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2013)
B.S., M.A.T., University of Central Missouri; ATC.

Dee Erway-Sherwood, B.F.A., M.F.A. (2003)
Professor  of Art (2016)
Executive Director of Visual Arts (2017)
B.F.A., M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Jonathan Frye, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1993)
Professor of Natural Science (2011)
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia.

Rodney Gieselman, B.S., M.B.A. (2003)
Professor of Business (2016)
Director of Program Development (2003)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney; M.B.A., Bellarmine University.

Lindsey Godfrey, B.S., M.B.A. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Business, Marketing & Management
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Columbia Southern University.

Curtis Goodwin, A.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology
A.S., Colby Community College;, B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Garrick Green, A.T., B.A., M.S. (2001)
Associate Professor of Technology (2013)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Michaela Groeblacher, B.A., M.F.A. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., McPherson College ; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Daniel J. Hoffman, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1993)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Kyle Hopkins, B.A., B.M.E., M.M. (2013)
Associate Professor of Music
Band Director
B.A., University of Kansas; B.M.E., Washburn University; M.M., Kansas State University.

Stephen Hoyer, B.S., M.S.Ed., Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Behavorial Science: Psychology 
B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

Shane Kirchner, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2004)
Professor of Education (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University;
ESL Licensure, Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Manjula Koralegedara, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2016)
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State University.

Julia Largent, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., Manchester University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

Kirk MacGregor, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion
A.B., Miami University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Ami Martinez, B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Lorena Medrano, B.A., M.S., M.S., M.A. (2013)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Rafael Urdaneta; M.S., Universidad del Zulia; M.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Bryan D. Midgley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2000)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology (2006)
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.

David O’Dell, B.S., M.B.A. (1979)
Professor of Accounting (2003)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Emporia State University.

Christopher Paulsen, A.T., B.S., M.S. (2004)
Associate Professor of Technology (2018)
A.T., B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Jennifer Pollard, B.A., M.A. (2018)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Michigan State University.

Nathan Pollard, B.A. (2016)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., Ravensbourne College-U.K.; BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design, Plymouth College-U.K.

Matthew Porter, B.A., M.B.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., McPherson College; M.B.A., Colorado State University.

Ricardo Rodriguez, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., B.S., University of Los Andes-Bogota, Colombia; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Vicki Schmidt, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.A.S., Kansas State University; B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Herbert Smith, B.A., M. Div., Ph.D. (1982)
Professor of Philosophy and Religion (1994)
Burton Metzler Chair in Philosophy and Religion (1999)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.

Kerri Snell, B.A., M.F.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., McPherson College; M.F.A., Ashland University.

Kimberly Diane Stanley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1988)
Professor of English (1997)
B.A., Trinity University; M.A., St. John’s College at Santa Fe; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Tim Swartzendruber, B.A., M.Ed. (2008)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2009)
B.A., Bethel College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Allan van Asselt, B.S., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., McPherson College; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.

Dustin Wilgers, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2011)
Associate Professor of Biology (2017)
B.S., Southwestern College; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kenneth Yohn, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of History (2005)
B.A., Manchester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Rebecca Ann Zerger, B.S., M.F.A. (2004)
Professor of Art (2018)
B.S., University of Kentucky-Lexington; M.F.A., Wichita State University.

Special Education Faculty (KICA)

Lynette Cross, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Special Education
B.S., Tabor College; M.S., Wichita State University.

Beverly Schottler, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. (2005)
Program Director; Instructor of Special Education
B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Kristi Weiss, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Special Education
B.S., M.S., Kansas State University.

Faculty Emeriti

Doris E. Coppock, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1950)
Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (1992)
A.B., McPherson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Alfred Dutrow, B.S., M.S. (1973)
Professor Emeritus of Agriculture (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Michigan State University.

Dale C. Goldsmith, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1969)
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion (2017)
A.B., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.

Bob R. Green, A.A., B.A., M.A. (1967)
Professor Emeritus of English (1993)
A.A., Central College; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.A., Emporia State University.

Steven C. Gustafson, B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (1980)
Planned Giving Officer (2016)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2014)

B.M., Bethany College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.

Paul W. Hoffman, B.S., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D. (1976)
President Emeritus (1996)
Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1996)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Michigan;
Ph.D., Purdue University; Certificate, Harvard Institute for Educational Management.

Corinne Neubauer Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1966)
Professor Emerita of Languages (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.

Monroe Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ed.D. (1964)
Professor Emeritus of Education (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ed.D., University of Nebraska.

Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1961)
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1993)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Shingo Kajinami, B.S., Ph.D. (1986)
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (2003)
B.S., Bethel College; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

Larry Kitzel, B.S., M.M., D.M.A. (1970)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2004)
B.S., McPherson College; M.M., Wichita State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.

Robert W. Neufeld, B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1991)
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science (2004)
B.A., Bethel College; M.A., M.S., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Jeanne Jacoby Smith, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. (1982)
Professor Emerita of Education (2009)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.A., James Madison University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Susan Krehbiel Taylor, B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D. (1979)
Professor Emerita of Journalism (2010); College Librarian Emerita (2010)
B.A., McPherson College; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Roger Trimmell, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2011)
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Karlene Morphew Tyler, B.A., M.A. (1975)
Professor Emerita of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University.

Jan van Asselt, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (1965)
Professor Emeritus of German and Linguistics (2000)
B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Ph.D., University of California.

Full-time Administrative and General

Photo directory of current Staff

Matthew Abbott, B.A. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.A., Ottawa University.

Stephanie Albert, B.S.Ed. (2018)
Admissions Associate
B.S.Ed., Emporia State University.

Steve Anderson (2002)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Ashley Annis, B.A. (2018)
Spirit Squad Director
B.A., Tabor College.

Abbey Archer-Rierson, B.S., M.Ed. (2008)
Chief of Staff (2011)
B.S., University of Kansas; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Dave Auman (2011)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician

Carole Barr, B.A., M.A. (2010)
Director of Academic Development (2014)
B.A., M.A., University of Kansas.

David Barrett, B.S., M.S.S. (1991)
Advancement Officer (2014)
B.S., McPherson College, M.S.S., United States Sports Academy.

Linda Barrett, B.S. (1996)
Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement (2017)
B.S., McPherson College.

Roger Brimmerman, B.A. (2016)
Vice President for Advancement
B.A., Midland University.

Sara Brubaker, B.S., M.S. (2002)
Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations (2012)
B.S., McPherson College: M.S., Friends University.

Timothy Bruton, B.S., M.Ed. (2002)
Assistant Director of Facilities Management (2017)
B.S., M.Ed., McPherson College.

Renee Carlson (1995)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014)
Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Jessica Cleveland, A.S., B.S., M.Ed. (2016)
Head Coach: Volleyball
A.S., Hesston College; B.S., Friends University; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Ben Coffey, B.A., M.A.Ed. (2016)
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A.Ed., Baker University.

Doug Cooke (2005)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician (2006)

Dara Dix (2013)
Accounting Specialist
Diploma, Spencer School of Business.

Khalilah Doss, B.B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D. (2017)
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
B.B.A., McKendree University; M.P.A., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Sydney Doster, B.A. (2017)
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., Baker University.

Andrew Ehling, A.A., B.A., M.S. (2011)
Athletic Director (2015)
A.A., Butler Community College; B.A., Kansas State University; M.S., University of Central Missouri.

T. J. Eskildsen, B.S., M.S. (2010)
Resident Director: Baer and Harter Apartments (2014)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Basketball
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College; M.S., William Woods University.

Kendra Flory, B.A., M.Div. (2017)
Advancement and Alumni Assistant
B.A., Bridgewater College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Tammy Gamache (2015)
Accounting Specialist

Lisa Goering, A.S., B.A. (2018)
Student Success Specialist
A.S., Hutchinson Community College; B.A., McPherson College.

Tina Goodwin, B.A. (2017)
Director of Public Relations
B.A., Creighton University.

Danna Gordon, B.S. (2014)
Assistant Director of Admissions (2017)
B.S. McPherson College.

James Grinde, B.S., M.Ed. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Andrew Gustafson, B.A. (2007)
Facilities Management: Athletic Facilities & Grounds Supervisor (2012)
B.A., McPherson College.

Colleen Gustafson, B.A., M.Ed. (2008)
Promotions & New Media Manager (2015)
B.A., M.Ed., McPherson College.

Amanda Gutierrez, B.S., M.B.A. (2009)
Vice President for Historic Automotive Restoration (2012)
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Friends University.

Cheryl Hammarlund, B.A. (2002)
Facilities Management: Co-Lead Custodian
B.A., McPherson College.

Kenyatta Harden, B.A. (2017)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., McPherson College.

Patricia Hartshorn, B.A. (2014)
Registrar (2014)
B.A., Bethany College.

Bob Hein (2012)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Samantha Henning, B.S. (2016)
Library Services Assistant
B.S., McPherson College.

Mary Hester, B.S., M.Ed., M.L.S. (2011)
Director of Library Services
B.S., M.Ed., Fort Hays State University; M.L.S., Emporia State University.

Ashley Hickman, B.G.S., M.B.A. (2014)
Head Coach: Softball
B.G.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., Tabor College.

Christi Hopkins, B.S., M.A. (2007)
Vice President for Enrollment (2014)
B.S., Southwest Baptist University; M.A., Baker University.

Josh Hubin, B.S., M.Ed. (2011)
Director of Admissions (2017)
B.S., M.Ed., McPherson College.

Travis Kincheloe, B.S., M.S. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., M.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Lorraine Lahdenpera, A.T., B.S., M.B.A. (1998)
Director, Milwaukee Center Continuing Education Program
A.T., Milwaukee Area Technical College; B.S., University of Texas at Dallas; M.B.A., Amber University-Dallas.

Joanna Loewen, A.A., B.A. (2018)
Admissions and Financial Aid Specialist
A.A., Fort Hays State University; B.A., Wichita State University.

Cari Lott, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (2011)
Associate Dean for Institutional Research and Assessment (2014)
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Brian Lundberg, A.A. (2003)
Director of Marketing (2015)
A.A., Art Institute of Dallas.

Cameron Magnall, B.A., M.S. (2011)
Head Coach: Cross Country and Distance (2015)
B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Adams State College.

Janelle Magnuson, B.S. (2007)
Controller (2012)
B.S., Bethany College.

Brian Martin, B.S. (2009)
Director of Automotive Restoration Projects (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Lacey Martinez, B.S. (2015)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Sterling College; ATC, LAT.

Marylyn Matthaei, B.A. (1989)
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., McPherson College.

Ruzell McCoy, Jr., B.S., M.Ed. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Heather Mierkiewicz (2016)
Admissions Associate

Paul Mierkiewicz, B.A., M.A. (2015)
Head Coach: Football
B.A., M.A., Loras College.

Janelle Miller (2000)
Facilities Management: Custodian (2001)

LeAnn Moore, B.S., M.S. (2017)
Assistant Controller
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Grand Canyon University.

Kevin Morris, A.S., B.S. (2016)
Computer Services Assistant
A.S., B.S., Brown Mackie College.

Bryan Moses, B.A., M.S. (2016)
Head Coach: Baseball
B.A., Sonoma State University; M.S., Western Kentucky University.

Robert Mowat (2017)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician/HVAC

Joshua Nichols, A.A., B.S., M.A. (2018)
Head Coach: Women’s Basketball
A.A., Northern Oklahoma College; B.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University; M.A., Baker University.

Andy Olsen, B.S.M. (2014)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S.M., Central Christian College.

Kelly Olson, B.S. (2018)
Admissions Associate
B.S., Northern State University.

Mark Olson, B.S. (2015)
Associate Coach: Women’s Soccer
B.S., Wichita State University.

David Penalva (2007)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Amanda Peterson, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., Kansas State University.

Nicholas Petrone, B.A. (2018)
Director of Athletic Communications
B.A., Hanover College.

Jamie Pjesky, B.S. (2015)
Director of Student Life and Service (2018)
B.S., Pittsburg State University.

Doug Quint, A.A., B.S. (2003)
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Soccer (2010)
Director of Soccer Operations
A.A., Allen County Community College; B.S., Bethel College; USSF ‘C’ License; NSCAA Advanced National Diploma; NSCAA Levels I and II GK License.

Mariah Ramey, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., University of California-Davis.

Victor Redd, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., Mayville State University.

Monica Rice, B.S., M.A. (2016)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations
B.S., Manchester College; M.A., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Kathryn Russell, (2008)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Sonja Sawatzky, A.A. (2008)
Assistant Registrar (2018)
A.A., Brown Mackie College.

Michael P. Schneider, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D. (2002)
President (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Denver University;
Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania.

Phillip Schoenwetter, B.S., M.S. (2008)
Head Athletic Trainer (2013)
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., Kansas State University; ATC, LAT.

Chandler Short, B.S., M.Ed. (2017)
Athletics Assistant
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.

Marty Sigwing, B.S., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Facilities
B.S., Southwestern College; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Carry Smith, (2012)
Facilities Management: Lead Custodian

Ermelinda Spies, B.A., M.S. (2011)
Assistant Coach: Track & Field
B.A., Western State College; M.S., Fort Hays State University.

Robert Spies, B.S., M.S. (2014)
Head Coach: Track & Field
B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Brenda Stocklin-Smith, B.S.B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Human Resources
B.S.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.Ed., McPherson College; PHR, SHRM-CP.

Connie Stucky (1991)
Facilities Management: Office Manager (2001)

Danielle Sutter, B.S., M.S. (2018)
Assistant Director of Residence Life: Dotzour and Off-campus
B.S., M.S., Kansas State University.

Tim Swartzendruber, B.A., M.S. (2008)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2009)
B.A., Bethel College; M.S., Wichita State University.

Richard (Rick) L. Tuxhorn, B.S., M.Ed., CPA (2012)
Vice President for Finance
B.S., Sterling College; M.Ed., McPherson College; CPA, CGMA.

Andrew Ullom, B.S. (1999)
Director of Computer Services (2015)
B.S., McPherson College.

Justin Van Houten, B.A., M.S. (2012)
Assistant Coach: Football; Offensive Coordinator
B.A., M.S., Grand View University.

Debra Wagoner (1995)
Donor Relations Coordinator (2014)

Bonnie Wall (2009)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Christopher Wallace, B.A. (2017)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., Bethany College.

Dustin Wheeler (2016)
Head Coach: Tennis

Gabrielle Williams, B.S., M.S.Ed. (2018)
Assistant Director of Residence Life: Metzler, Bittinger & Morrison
B.S., Lincoln University; M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University.

Jessy Wisdom, B.S. (2015)
Financial Aid Assistant
B.S., McPherson College.

Amanda Wright, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Softball
B.S., Averett University.

Part-time Faculty and Staff

Aaron Bachura, B.A. (2018)
Residence Life Housing & Operations Manager
B.A., McPherson College.

Josh Baldwin, B.S. (2017)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.S., John Brown University.

Jaelon Barnes, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., McPherson College.

Chrijaun Carter, B.B.A. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Women’s Basketball
B.B.A., Davenport University.

Thomas Feazell, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University.

Francis Fiemawhle, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Women’s Soccer
B.S., McPherson College.

Kasey Guinty, B.S. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Baseball
B.S., Manhattan Christian College.

Jill Hemenway, B.A. (2017)
Administrative Assistant for Teacher Education
B.A., Bethany College.

Nathan Howell, B.A. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Baseball
B.A., Colorado State University.

Kerryn McQuilliam, B.S., M.Ed. (2016)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Katie Neira, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Coach: Volleyball
B.S., Bethel College.

Michael Ramos, B.A. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.A., McPherson College.

Brad Stucky, B.A. (1978)
Facilities Management: Specialist (2017)
B.A., McPherson College.

2018|11 Personnel, Catalog 18-19|

Personnel List

President of McPherson College

Michael P. Schneider, Ed.D., McPherson, Kansas

Faculty

Photo directory of current Faculty

Allan Ayella, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2007)
Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Makerere Uni, Kla-Uganda; M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Edward Barr, B.A., B.S., M.A. (2010)
Associate Professor of Technology (2016)
B.A., University of the South; B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Kansas.

Becki Bowman, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2006)
Associate Professor of Communication (2012)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.

Jd. Bowman, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (2005)
Associate Professor of Theatre (2011)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., M.F.A., Kent State University.

James Bowyer, B.S., M.S., M.M., M.M., D.M.A. (2017)
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
B.S., Manchester University; M.A., Bethany Theological Seminary; M.M., M.M., Westminster Choir College;
D.M.A., University of Washington.

Luke Chennell, A.T., B.A., M.A. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Technology (2003-2011, 2015)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University.

Ku-Sup Chin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2003)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2009)
B.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine.

Christopher Clark, B.S., B.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; B.S., McPherson College.

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014); Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Wayne A. Conyers, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (1983)
Professor of Art (2005)
B.A., Bethany College; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

April Counts, B.S., M.A.Ed., M.A. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.A.Ed., M.A., Baker University.

Joe Dickhudt, B.S., M.B.A. (2005)
Associate Professor of Technology (2012)
B.S., California State Polytechnic University; M.B.A., College of William and Mary, Virginia.

Amber Dittert, B.A., M.S. (2016)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2017)
B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Texas Tech University.

Kerry Dobbins, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of History (2016)
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Michael Dudley, B.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Laura Workman Eells, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1996)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2015)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Jodi Ehling, B.S., M.A.T. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2013)
B.S., M.A.T., University of Central Missouri; ATC.

Dee Erway-Sherwood, B.F.A., M.F.A. (2003)
Professor  of Art (2016)
Executive Director of Visual Arts (2017)
B.F.A., M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Jonathan Frye, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1993)
Professor of Natural Science (2011)
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia.

Rodney Gieselman, B.S., M.B.A. (2003)
Professor of Business (2016)
Director of Program Development (2003)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney; M.B.A., Bellarmine University.

Lindsey Godfrey, B.S., M.B.A. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Business, Marketing & Management
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Columbia Southern University.

Curtis Goodwin, A.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology
A.S., Colby Community College;, B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Garrick Green, A.T., B.A., M.S. (2001)
Associate Professor of Technology (2013)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Michaela Groeblacher, B.A., M.F.A. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., McPherson College ; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Daniel J. Hoffman, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1993)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Kyle Hopkins, B.A., B.M.E., M.M. (2013)
Associate Professor of Music
Band Director
B.A., University of Kansas; B.M.E., Washburn University; M.M., Kansas State University.

Stephen Hoyer, B.S., M.S.Ed., Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Behavorial Science: Psychology 
B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

Shane Kirchner, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2004)
Associate Professor of Education (2012)
B.A., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University;
ESL Licensure, Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Manjula Koralegedara, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2016)
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State University.

Julia Largent, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., Manchester University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

Kirk MacGregor, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion
A.B., Miami University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Ami Martinez, B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Lorena Medrano, B.A., M.S., M.S., M.A. (2013)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Rafael Urdaneta; M.S., Universidad del Zulia; M.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Bryan D. Midgley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2000)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology (2006)
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.

David O’Dell, B.S., M.B.A. (1979)
Professor of Accounting (2003)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Emporia State University.

Christopher Paulsen, A.T., B.S., M.S. (2004)
Assistant Professor of Technology
A.T., B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Nathan Pollard, B.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., Ravensbourne College-U.K.; BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design, Plymouth College-U.K.

Matthew Porter, B.A., M.B.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., McPherson College; M.B.A., Colorado State University.

Vicki Schmidt, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.A.S., Kansas State University; B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Herbert Smith, B.A., M. Div., Ph.D. (1982)
Professor of Philosophy and Religion (1994)
Burton Metzler Chair in Philosophy and Religion (1999)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.

Kerri Snell, B.A., M.F.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., McPherson College; M.F.A., Ashland University.

Kimberly Diane Stanley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1988)
Professor of English (1997)
B.A., Trinity University; M.A., St. John’s College at Santa Fe; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Tim Swartzendruber, B.A., M.Ed. (2008)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2009)
B.A., Bethel College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Ricky W. Tyler, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1977)
Professor of Theatre (1998)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.

Allan van Asselt, B.S., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., McPherson College; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.

Dustin Wilgers, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2011)
Associate Professor of Biology (2017)
B.S., Southwestern College; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kenneth Yohn, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of History (2005)
B.A., Manchester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Rebecca Ann Zerger, B.S., M.F.A. (2004)
Associate Professor of Art (2012)
B.S., University of Kentucky-Lexington; M.F.A., Wichita State University.

ACCK Faculty

Nellie Graber, B.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.S. (2008)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
B.Ed., M.Ed., Wichita State University Ed.S.., Ft. Hays State University.

Beverly Schottler, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. (2005)
Assistant Professor of Special Education/Department Chair
B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Faculty Emeriti

Doris E. Coppock, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1950)
Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (1992)
A.B., McPherson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Alfred Dutrow, B.S., M.S. (1973)
Professor Emeritus of Agriculture (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Michigan State University.

Dale C. Goldsmith, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1969)
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion (2017)
A.B., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.

Bob R. Green, A.A., B.A., M.A. (1967)
Professor Emeritus of English (1993)
A.A., Central College; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.A., Emporia State University.

Steven C. Gustafson, B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (1980)
Planned Giving Officer (2016)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2014)

B.M., Bethany College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.

Paul W. Hoffman, B.S., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D. (1976)
President Emeritus (1996)
Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1996)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Michigan;
Ph.D., Purdue University; Certificate, Harvard Institute for Educational Management.

Corinne Neubauer Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1966)
Professor Emerita of Languages (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.

Monroe Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ed.D. (1964)
Professor Emeritus of Education (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ed.D., University of Nebraska.

Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1961)
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1993)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Shingo Kajinami, B.S., Ph.D. (1986)
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (2003)
B.S., Bethel College; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

Larry Kitzel, B.S., M.M., D.M.A. (1970)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2004)
B.S., McPherson College; M.M., Wichita State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.

Robert W. Neufeld, B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1991)
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science (2004)
B.A., Bethel College; M.A., M.S., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Jeanne Jacoby Smith, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. (1982)
Professor Emerita of Education (2009)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.A., James Madison University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Susan Krehbiel Taylor, B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D. (1979)
Professor Emerita of Journalism (2010); College Librarian Emerita (2010)
B.A., McPherson College; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Roger Trimmell, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2011)
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Jan van Asselt, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (1965)
Professor Emeritus of German and Linguistics (2000)
B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Ph.D., University of California.

Full-time Administrative and General

Photo directory of current Staff

Steve Anderson (2002)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Abbey Archer-Rierson, B.S., M.Ed. (2008)
Chief of Staff (2011)
B.S., University of Kansas; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Dave Auman (2011)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician

Josh Baldwin, B.S. (2017)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.S., John Brown University.

Carole Barr, B.A., M.A. (2010)
Director of Academic Development (2014)
B.A., M.A., University of Kansas.

David Barrett, B.S., M.S.S. (1991)
Advancement Officer (2014)
B.S., McPherson College, M.S.S., United States Sports Academy.

Linda Barrett, B.S. (1996)
Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement (2017)
B.S., McPherson College.

Samantha Brandyberry, B.S. (2016)
Library Services Assistant
B.S., McPherson College.

Roger Brimmerman, B.A. (2016)
Vice President for Advancement
B.A., Midland University.

Sara Brubaker, B.S., M.S. (2002)
Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations (2012)
B.S., McPherson College: M.S., Friends University.

Timothy Bruton, B.S., M.Ed. (2002)
Assistant Director of Facilities Management (2017)
B.S., M.Ed., McPherson College.

Renee Carlson (1995)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014)
Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Jessica Cleveland, A.S., B.S., M.Ed. (2016)
Head Coach: Volleyball
A.S., Hesston College; B.S., Friends University; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Ben Coffey, B.A., M.A.Ed. (2016)
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Writing Center and ESOL Services
B.A., McPherson College; M.A.Ed., Baker University.

Doug Cooke (2005)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician (2006)

Dara Dix (2013)
Accounting Specialist
Diploma, Spencer School of Business.

Khalilah Doss, B.B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D. (2017)
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
B.B.A., McKendree University; M.P.A., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Sydney Doster, B.A. (2017)
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., Baker University.

Andrew Ehling, A.A., B.A., M.S. (2011)
Athletic Director (2015)
A.A., Butler Community College; B.A., Kansas State University; M.S., University of Central Missouri.

T. J. Eskildsen, B.S., M.S. (2010)
Resident Director: Baer and Harter Apartments (2014)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Basketball
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College; M.S., William Woods University.

Francis Fiemawhle, A.S., B.S. (2017)
Assistant Coach: Women’s Soccer
A.S., Carl Sandburg College; B.S., McPherson College.

Kendra Flory, B.A., M.Div. (2017)
Advancement and Alumni Assistant
B.A., Bridgewater College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Tammy Gamache (2015)
Accounting Specialist

Tina Goodwin, B.A. (2017)
Director of Public Relations
B.A., Creighton University.

Danna Gordon, B.S. (2014)
Assistant Director of Admissions (2017)
B.S. McPherson College.

Andrew Gustafson, B.A. (2007)
Facilities Management: Athletic Facilities & Grounds Supervisor (2012)
B.A., McPherson College.

Colleen Gustafson, B.A., M.Ed. (2008)
Promotions & New Media Manager (2015)
B.A., M.Ed., McPherson College.

Amanda Gutierrez, B.S., M.B.A. (2009)
Vice President for Historic Automotive Restoration (2012)
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Friends University.

Cheryl Hammarlund, B.A. (2002)
Facilities Management: Co-Lead Custodian
B.A., McPherson College.

Kenyatta Harden, B.A. (2017)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., McPherson College.

Patricia Hartshorn, B.A. (2014)
Registrar (2014)
B.A., Bethany College.

Bob Hein (2012)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician

Mary Hester, B.S., M.Ed., M.L.S. (2011)
Director of Library Services
B.S., M.Ed., Fort Hays State University; M.L.S., Emporia State University.

Christi Hopkins, B.S., M.A. (2007)
Vice President for Enrollment (2014)
B.S., Southwest Baptist University; M.A., Baker University.

Josh Hubin, B.S., M.Ed. (2011)
Director of Admissions (2017)
B.S., M.Ed., McPherson College.

Jennifer Jensen, B.A. (2013)
Director of Spiritual Life and Service
B.A., University of Nebraska.

Travis Kincheloe, B.S., M.S. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., M.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Lorraine Lahdenpera, A.T., B.S., M.B.A. (1998)
Director, Milwaukee Center Continuing Education Program
A.T., Milwaukee Area Technical College; B.S., University of Texas at Dallas; M.B.A., Amber University-Dallas.

Cari Lott, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (2011)
Associate Dean for Institutional Research and Assessment (2014)
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Brian Lundberg, A.A. (2003)
Director of Marketing (2015)
A.A., Art Institute of Dallas.

Cameron Magnall, B.A., M.S. (2011)
Head Coach: Cross Country and Distance (2015)
B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Adams State College.

Janelle Magnuson, B.S. (2007)
Controller (2012)
B.S., Bethany College.

Brian Martin, B.S. (2009)
Director of Automotive Restoration Projects (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Lacey Martinez, B.S. (2015)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Sterling College; ATC, LAT.

Patrick Masar, B.S., M.B.A. (2015)
Director of Career Services (2017)
B.S., Sterling College; M.B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University.

Marylyn Matthaei, B.A. (1989)
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., McPherson College.

Heather Mierkiewicz (2016)
Admissions Associate

Paul Mierkiewicz, B.A., M.A. (2015)
Head Coach: Football
B.A., M.A., Loras College.

Janelle Miller (2000)
Facilities Management: Custodian (2001)

LeAnn Moore, B.S., M.S. (2017)
Assistant Controller
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Grand Canyon University.

Kevin Morris, A.S., B.S. (2016)
Computer Services Assistant
A.S., B.S., Brown Mackie College.

Bryan Moses, B.A., M.S. (2016)
Head Coach: Baseball
B.A., Sonoma State University; M.S., Western Kentucky University.

Robert Mowat (2017)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician/HVAC

Bethany Nicholson, B.F.A. (2014)
Head Coach: Cheer & Dance (2015)
B.F.A., West Texas A & M University.

Andy Olsen, B.S.M. (2014)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S.M., Central Christian College.

Mark Olson, B.S. (2015)
Associate Coach: Women’s Soccer
B.S., Wichita State University.

David Penalva (2007)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Amanda Peterson, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., Kansas State University.

E. J. Peterson, A.A., B.A. (2012)
Assistant Coach: Football
Resident Director: Bittinger/Morrison/Tera Nova (2014)

A.A., Iowa Central Community College; B.A., Grand View University.

Jamie Pjesky, B.S. (2015)
Assistant Director of Residence Life: Dotzour; Student Activities Advisor
B.S., Pittsburg State University.

Justin Powell (2017)
Facilities Management: Grounds/Maintenance Technician

Doug Quint, A.A., B.S. (2003)
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Soccer (2010)
Director of Soccer Operations
A.A., Allen County Community College; B.S., Bethel College; USSF ‘C’ License; NSCAA Advanced National Diploma; NSCAA Levels I and II GK License.

Mariah Ramey, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician/Groundskeeper
B.S., University of California-Davis.

Gordon Reimer, B.S., M.B.A. (2013)
Head Coach: Women’s Basketball
B.S., M.B.A., Baker University.

Monica Rice, B.S., M.A. (2016)
Director of Alumni and constituent Relations
B.S., Manchester College; M.A., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Kathryn Russell, (2008)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Rea Samuels, B.S. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Track/Athletic Mentor
B.S., McPherson College.

Sonja Sawatzky, A.A. (2008)
Assistant Registrar (2017)
A.A., Brown Mackie College.

Michael P. Schneider, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D. (2002)
President (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Denver University; Ed.D. University of Pennsylvania.

Phillip Schoenwetter, B.S., M.S. (2008)
Head Athletic Trainer (2013)
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., Kansas State University; ATC, LAT.

Joshua Schroeder, B.A., M.A. (2016)
Athletic Communications Director
B.A., Cornell College; M.A., Minnesota State University.

Chandler Short, B.S., M.Ed. (2017)
Athletics Assistant
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.

Deon Shorter, B.A. (2016)
Assistant Director of Residence Life: Metzler Hall; Intramurals Coordinator (2017)
B.A., McPherson College.

Misha Shorter, B.A. (2017)
Student Success Specialist
B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara

Marty Sigwing, B.S., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Facilities
B.S., Southwestern College; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Carry Smith, (2012)
Facilities Management: Lead Custodian

Ashley Spencer, B.G.S., M.B.A. (2014)
Head Coach: Softball
B.G.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., Tabor College.

Ermelinda Spies, B.A., M.S. (2011)
Assistant Coach: Track & Field
B.A., Western State College; M.S., Fort Hays State University.

Robert Spies, B.S., M.S. (2014)
Head Coach: Track & Field
B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Brenda Stocklin-Smith, B.S.B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Human Resources
B.S.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.Ed., McPherson College; PHR, SHRM-CP.

Connie Stucky (1991)
Facilities Management: Office Manager (2001)

Tim Swartzendruber, B.A., M.S. (2008)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2009)
B.A., Bethel College; M.S., Wichita State University.

Richard (Rick) L. Tuxhorn, B.S., M.Ed., CPA (2012)
Vice President for Finance
B.S., Sterling College; M.Ed., McPherson College; CPA, CGMA.

Andrew Ullom, B.S. (1999)
Director of Computer Services (2015)
B.S., McPherson College.

Justin Van Houten, B.A., M.S. (2012)
Assistant Coach: Football; Offensive Coordinator
B.A., M.S., Grand View University.

Mechelli Vickroy (2014)
Admissions Assistant

Debra Wagoner (1995)
Donor Relations Coordinator (2014)

Bonnie Wall (2009)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Christopher Wallace, B.A. (2017)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., Bethany College.

Jodi Wenthe, B.A. (2016)
Admissions Operations Manager (2017)
B.A., Wichita State University.

Dustin Wheeler (2016)
Head Coach: Tennis

Jessy Wisdom, B.S. (2015)
Financial Aid Assistant
B.S., McPherson College.

Part-time Faculty and Staff

Josh Baldwin, B.S. (2017)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.S., John Brown University.

RaShawn Calvert, B.A. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Women’s Basketball
B.A., Siena Heights University.

Kasey Guinty, B.S. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Baseball
B.S., Manhattan Christian College.

Maggie Hans, B.S. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Volleyball
B.S., Bethel College.

Jill Hemenway, B.A. (2017)
Administrative Assistant for Teacher Education
B.A., Bethany College.

Kaitlyn Holmes, , A.S., B.S. (2017)
Assistant Coach: Softball
A.S., Cowley County Community College; B.S., McPherson College.

Kerryn Opat, B.S., M.Ed. (2016)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Michael Ramos, B.A. (2016)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.A., McPherson College.

Brad Stucky, B.A. (1978)
Facilities Management: Specialist (2017)
B.A., McPherson College.

Brooks Walsh, B.S. (2015)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.S., McPherson College.

2017|11 Personnel, Catalog 17-18|

Personnel List

President of McPherson College

Michael P. Schneider, Ed.D., McPherson, Kansas

Faculty

Photo directory of current Faculty

Allan Ayella, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2007)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Makerere Uni, Kla-Uganda; M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Edward Barr, B.A., B.S., M.A. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.A., University of the South; B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Kansas.

Becki Bowman, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2006)
Associate Professor of Communication (2012)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.

Jd. Bowman, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (2005)
Associate Professor of Theatre (2011)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., M.F.A., Kent State University.

Ku-Sup Chin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2003)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2009)
B.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine.

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014)Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Wayne A. Conyers, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (1983)
Professor of Art (2005)
B.A., Bethany College; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Steven Crain, B.S., M.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2012)
Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion
B.S., Stanford University; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.

Joe Dickhudt, B.S., M.B.A. (2005)
Associate Professor of Technology (2012)
B.S., California State Polytechnic University; M.B.A., College of William and Mary, Virginia.

Kerry Dobbins, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2010)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

John Dollarhide, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

Michael Dudley, B.S., B.S. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S., McPherson College.

Laura Workman Eells, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1996)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2002)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Jodi Ehling, B.S., M.A.t. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2013)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.A.T., University of Central Missouri;, ATC.

Dee Erway-Sherwood, B.F.A., M.F.A. (2003)
Associate Professor (2010)
Program Director of Graphic Design (2004)

B.F.A., M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Jonathan Frye, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1993)
Professor of Natural Science (2011)
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia.

Rodney Gieselman, B.S., M.B.A. (2003)
Associate Professor of Business (2009)
Director of Program Development (2003)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney; M.B.A., Bellarmine University.

Curtis Goodwin, A.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology
A.S., Colby Community College;, B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Garrick Green, A.t., B.A., M.S. (2001)
Associate Professor of Technology (2013)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Michaela Groeblacher, B.A., M.F.A. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., McPherson College ; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

James Haritatos, B.A., M.S.W. (1997)
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences (2001)
B.A., Valparaiso University; M.S.W., Saint Louis University.

Dale Hartley, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., University of West Georgia; M.A., New York Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Ottawa University; Ph.D. Capella University.

Daniel J. Hoffman, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1993)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Kyle Hopkins, B.A., B.M.e., M.M. (2013)
Associate Professor of Music
Band Director
B.A., University of Kansas; B.M.E., Washburn University; M.M., Kansas State University.

Shane Kirchner, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2004)
Associate Professor of Education (2012)
B.A., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University; ESL Licensure, Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Manjula Koralegedara, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State University.

Sheron Lawson, A.B., M.B.A., D.i.B.A. (2013)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., Augustana College; M.B.A., Keller (DeVry) Graduate School of Management; D.I.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.

Carl Lund, A.A., B.S., M.S., M.S., M.L.S., M.A., M.A. (2012)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.A., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College; B.S., University of Wisconsin- Superior; M.S., M.S., M.L.S., Emporia State University; M.A., M.A., Wichita State University.

ShaRhonda Maclin, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2006)
Assistant Professor of Education
Dean of Students (2012)
B.S., McPherson College, M.Ed., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Capella University.

Ami Martinez, B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Lorena Medrano, B.A., M.S., M.S., M.A. (2013)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Rafael Urdaneta; M.S., Universidad del Zulia; M.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Bryan D. Midgley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2000)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology (2006)
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.

Joshua Norris, B.A., M.M., D.M.A. (2012)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Luther College; M.M., Texas State University; D.M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

David O’Dell, B.S., M.B.A. (1979)
Professor of Accounting (2003)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Emporia State University.

Christopher Paulsen, A.T., B.S., M.S. (2004)
Assistant Professor of Technology
A.T., B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Vicki Schmidt, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.A.S., Kansas State University; B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Herbert Smith, B.A., M. Div., Ph.D. (1982)
Professor of Philosophy and Religion (1994)
Burton Metzler Chair in Philosophy and Religion (1999)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.

Kimberly Diane Stanley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1988)
Professor of English (1997)
B.A., Trinity University; M.A., St. John’s College at Santa Fe; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Tim Swartzendruber, B.S., M.Ed. (2008)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2009)
B.S., Bethel College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Karlene Morphew Tyler, B.A., M.A. (1975)
Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre (2000)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations (2014)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University.

Ricky W. Tyler, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1977)
Professor of Theatre (1998)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.

Allan van Asselt, B.S., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., McPherson College; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.

Dustin Wilgers, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Southwestern College; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Leland Williams, B.A., M.F.A., M.S. (2014)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.F.A., Naropa University; M.S., University of Colorado-Denver.

Kenneth Yohn, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of History (2005)
B.A., Manchester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Rebecca Ann Zerger, B.S., M.F.A. (2004)
Associate Professor of Art (2012)
B.S., University of Kentucky-Lexington; M.F.A., Wichita State University.

ACCK Faculty

Nellie Graber, B.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.S. (2008)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
B.Ed., M.Ed., Wichita State University Ed.S.., Ft. Hays State University.

Beverly Schottler, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. (2005)
Assistant Professor of Special Education/Department Chair
B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Faculty Emeriti

John H. Burkholder, B.A., Ph.D. (1950)
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1992)
B.A., McPherson College; Ph.D., University of Chicago.

Doris E. Coppock, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1950)
Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (1992)
A.B., McPherson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Wesley Eecoursey, B.S., Ph.D. (1952)
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1987)
B.S., McPherson College; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Alfred Dutrow, B.S., M.S. (1973)
Professor Emeritus of Agriculture (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Michigan State University.

Bob R. Green, A.A., B.A., M.A. (1967)
Professor Emeritus of English (1993)
A.A., Central College; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.A., Emporia State University.

Steven c. Gustafson, B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (1980)
Vice President for Advancement (2014)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2014)

B.M., Bethany College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.

Paul W. Hoffman, B.S., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D. (1976)
President Emeritus (1996)
Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1996)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Purdue University; Certificate, Harvard Institute for Educational Management.

Corinne Neubauer Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1966)
Professor Emerita of Languages (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.

Monroe Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ed.D. (1964)
Professor Emeritus of Education (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ed.D., University of Nebraska.

Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1961)
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1993)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Shingo Kajinami, B.S., Ph.D. (1986)
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (2003)
B.S., Bethel College; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

Larry Kitzel, B.S., M.M., D.M.A. (1970)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2004)
B.S., McPherson College; M.M., Wichita State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.

Robert W. Neufeld, B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1991)
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science (2004)
B.A., Bethel College; M.A., M.S., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Jeanne Jacoby Smith, B.A., M.A., ed.D. (1982)
Professor Emerita of Education (2009)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.A., James Madison University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Susan Krehbiel Taylor, B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D. (1979) Professor Emerita of Journalism (2010) College Librarian Emerita (2010)
B.A., McPherson College; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Roger Trimmell, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2011)
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Norma Tucker, A.B., M.L.S., Sp.e., ed.D. (1971)
Professor Emerita of English and Journalism (1996)
A.B., McPherson College; M.L.S., University of Oklahoma; Sp.E., Wichita State University; Ed.D., University of Kansas.

Jan van Asselt, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (1965)
Professor Emeritus of German and Linguistics (2000)
B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Ph.D., University of California.

Full-time Administrative and General

Photo directory of current Staff

Steve Anderson (2002)
Facility Management: Custodian

Abbey Archer-Rierson, B.S. (2008)
Chief of Staff (2011)
B.S., University of Kansas.

Dave Auman (2011)
Facility Management: Maintenance Technician

Leslie Auman (2014)
Facility Management: Maintenance Technician

Carole Barr, B.A., M.A. (2010)
Director of Student Success (2012)
B.A., M.A., University of Kansas.

David Barrett, B.S., M.S.S. (1991)
Advancement Officer (2014)
B.S., McPherson College, M.S.S., United States Sports Academy.

Linda Barrett, B.S. (1996)
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Susan Barton (2008)
Head Coach, Volleyball

Sara Brubaker, B.S.; M.S. (2002)
Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations (2012)
B.S., McPherson College: M.S., Friends University

Timothy Bruton, B.S. (2002)
Facility Management: Maintenance & Safety Supervisor (2012)
B.S., McPherson College.

Brandt Busse, B.A. (2012)
Resident Director: Metzler Hall Bookstore Manager (2013)
Director of Residence Life (2014)
B.A., McPherson College.

Renee Carlson (1995)
Facility Management: Custodian

Aric Cherry, B.A. (2012)
Athletic Communications Director
B.A., Southwestern College.

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014)
Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University

Doug Cooke (2005)
Facility Management: Maintenance Technician (2006)

Dara Dix (2013)
Payroll & Accounting Clerk
Diploma, Spencer School of Business.

Adam Dutcher, B.A. (2012)
Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Grand View University.

Andrew Ehling, A.A., B.A., M.S. (2011)
Athletic Director
A.A., Butler Community College; B.A., Kansas State University; M.S., University of Central Missouri.

Jodi Ehling, B.S., M.A.t. (2011)
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2013)
B.S., M.A.T., University of Central Missouri;, ATC.

T. J. Eskildsen, S., M.S. (2010)
Resident Director: Baer and Harter Apartments (2014)
Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College; M.S., William Woods University.

Randy Gepner (2012)
Facility Management: Maintenance Technician

Breahna Gillespie, B.A. (2014)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., McPherson College.

Danna Gordon, B.S. (2014)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.S. McPherson College

Andrew Gustafson, B.A. (2007)
Athletic Facilities and Grounds Supervisor (2012)
B.A., McPherson College.

Colleen Gustafson, B.A. (2008)
Manager, Strategic Marketing & Branding (2014)
B.A., McPherson College.

Steven C. Gustafson, B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (1980)
Vice President for Advancement (2014)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2014)
B.M., Bethany College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.

Amanda Gutierrez, B.S., M.B.A. (2009)
Vice President for Automotive Restoration (2012)
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Friends University.

Cheryl Hammarlund, B.A. (2002)
Facility Management: Lead Custodian
B.A., McPherson College.

Patricia Hartshorn, B.A. (2014)
Registrar (2014)
B.A., Bethany College.

Bob Hein (2012)
Facility Management: Maintenance Technician

Mary Hester, B.S., M.Ed., M.L.S. (2011)
Director of Library Services
B.S., M.Ed., Fort Hays State University; M.L.S., Emporia State University.

Christi Hopkins, B.S. (2007)
Vice President for Enrollment Management (2014)
B.S., Southwest Baptist University

Josh Hubin, B.S. (2011)
Assistant Director of Admissions (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Jennifer Jensen, B.A. (2013)
Director of Spiritual Life and Service Learning
B.A., University of Nebraska.

Mike Jose
System & Network Administrator

Stephanie Kiersey, B.A., M.L.S. (2012)
Assistant Librarian (2014)
B.A., McPherson College.; M.L.S., Emporia State University

Lorraine Lahdenpera, A.t., B.S., M.B.A. (1998)
Director, Milwaukee Center Continuing Education Program
A.T., Milwaukee Area Technical College; B.S., University of Texas at Dallas; M.B.A., Amber University-Dallas.

Cari Lott, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (2011)
Associate Dean for Institutional Research, Assessment, and Academic Records (2014)
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Brian Lundberg, A.A. (2003)
Director of Marketing (2015)
A.A., Art Institute of Dallas.

Allison Mackey, B.A. (2001)
Assistant Registrar (2010)
B.A., McPherson College.

ShaRhonda Maclin, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2006)
Dean of Students (2012)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Capella University.

Cameron Magnall, B.A., M.S. (2011)
Head Coach, Track & Field and Cross Country
B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Adams State College.

Janelle Magnuson, B.S. (2007)
Controller (2012)
B.S., Bethany College.

Brian Martin, B.S. (2009)
Director of Automotive Restoration Projects (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Patrick Masar, B.S. (2015)
Sr. Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor and Transfer Program Coordinator (2012)
B.S., Sterling College.

Marylyn Matthaei, B.A. (1989)
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., McPherson College.

Paul Mierkiewicz, B.A., M.S. (2015)
Head Coach, Football
B.A., M.A., Loras College.

Janelle Miller (2000)
Facility Management: Custodian (2001)

Bethany Nicholson (2014)
Head Coach, Cheer & Dance (2015)

Hunter Nolen, B.M. (2013)
Computer Services Assistant
B.M., Baylor University.

Andy Olsen, B.S.M. (2014)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S.M., Central Christian College.

Mark Olsen, B.S. (2015)
Associate Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
B.S., Wichita State University.

David Penalva (2007)
Facility Management: Custodian

E.J. Peterson, A.A., B.A. (2012)
Resident Director: Morrison Hall (2014)
Assistant Coach, Football
A.A., Iowa Central Community College; B.A., Grand View University.

Jeff Podzimek, B.S., M.B.A. (2014)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary.

Shawn Powell, B.S., M.S. (2014)
Head Coach; Baseball
Athletic Groundskeeper
B.S., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.S., Friends University.

Adam Pracht, B.S., B.A. (2010)
Public Relations Coordinator (2013)
B.S., B.A., University of Kansas.

Doug Quint, A.A., B.S. (2003)
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Soccer (2010)
Director of Soccer Operations
A.A., Allen County Community College; B.S., Bethel College; USSF ‘C’ License; NSCAA Advanced National Diploma; NSCAA Levels I and II GK License.

Gordon Reimer, B.S., M.B.A. (2013)
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
B.S., M.B.A., Baker University.

Langston Rhynes, B.A. (2014)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., McPherson College.

Kathryn Russell, (2008)
Facility Management: Custodian

Sonja Sawatzky, A.A. (2008)
Financial Aid Coordinator
A.A., Brown Mackie College.

Katie Sawyer, B.A. (2014)
Director of Career Services
B.A., Pittsburg State University.

Michael P. Schneider, B.S., M.B.A. (2002)
President (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Denver University; Ed.D. University of Pennsylvania.

Phillip Schoenwetter, B.S., M.S. (2008)
Head Athletic Trainer (2013)
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., Kansas State University; ATC, LAT.

Marty Sigwing, B.S. (2012)
Director of Facilities
B.S., Southwestern College.

Carry Smith, (2012)
Facility Management: Custodian

Ashley Spencer, B.g.S., M.B.A. (2014)
Head Coach, Softball
B.G.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., Tabor College.

Ermelinda Spies, B.A., M.S. (2011)
Assistant Track & Field Coach
B.A., Western State College; M.S., Fort Hays State University.

Robert Spies, B.S., M.S. (2014)
Assistant Cross-Country/Track & Field Coach
B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Brenda Stocklin-Smith, B.S.B.A., PHR (2012)
Director of Human Resources
B.S.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Justin Stuckey, B.S., M.Ed. (2014)
Head Coach, Tennis
B.S., Johnson C. Smith University; M.Ed., Wright State University.

Brad Stucky, B.A. (1978)
Assistant Director of Facilites (2012)
B.A., McPherson College.

Connie Stucky (1991)
Facility Management: Office Manager (2001)

Tim Swartzendruber, B.S., M.S. (2008)
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2009)
B.S., Bethel College; M.S., Wichita State University.

Vikki Trimmell, A.A. (1982)
Admissions Assistant (2004)
A.A., Hutchinson Community College.

Richard (Rick) L. Tuxhorn, B.S., CPA, CGMA (2012)
Vice President for Finance
B.S., Sterling College; CPA, CGMA

Karlene Morphew Tyler, B.A., M.A. (1975)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations (2003)
Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University.

Andrew Ullom, B.S. (1999)
Director of Computer Services (2015)
B.S., McPherson College.

Justin Van Houten, B.A., M.S. (2012)
Assistant Coach, Football; Offensive Coordinator
B.A., M.S., Grand View University.

Mechelli Vickroy (2014)
Admissions Assistant

Debra Wagoner (1995)
Campaign Coordinator; Administrative Assistant to the Vice Presidents for Advancement and Automotive Restoration (2014)

Bonnie Wall (2009)
Facility Management: Custodian

Marcia S. Walters, A.A., B.S. (1978)
Assistant to the Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations; Advancement FundRaiser (2014)
A.A., Hutchinson Community College; B.S. Emporia State University.

Alex Wuest, B.A. (2013)
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., Tabor College.

Part-time Faculty and Staff

Mariah Ramey, B.S. (2014)
Administrative Assistant for Teacher Education
B.S., University of California-Davis.

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