Board of Trustees (as of April 2017)
Jean deBlois, CSJ
Kate Becker
Karen Gedera
Nancy Georgen
Dennis G. Gipson (chair)
Craig L. Glover
Allen J. Grieve, CSJA
Leo G. Haas
Katherine Hanley, CSJ
Marie Joan Harris, CSJ
Barbara Jennings, CSJ
Joan A. Kelly
Doug Koch
Kraig G. Kreikemeier
Mary Margaret Lazio, CSJ
Elizabeth Leiwe, CSJ
Peggy Maguire, CSJA
Richard Mark
Michael P. McMillan
Juli Niemann
Joe Noelker
Ann Pace, CSJ
Brian Abel Ragen
Carol C. Spehr
Richard Greenberg, General Counsel
Council of Regents (as of April 2017)
Andrew Armstrong
Jeanice Baker ‘94 MBA ‘98
Matthew Banderman ‘01
Caroline Battles
Valerie Beason
Brett Cox
JoAnn C. Donovan ‘72
D. Samuel Dotson III MBA ‘01
Kevin Drollinger
Tim Fitch MM ‘99
Patricia Giljum, CSJ ‘65
Sarajeni Hammond MBA ‘00
Rick Katz
Chuck Nagelvoort, AAMS, CRPC MM ‘12
Andrea Purnell ‘03
Garrett Ray ‘97
Kyle Segelle
Rhonda Travers
Ibrahim Vajzovic
Executive Officers (2017)
J. Michael Pressimone (2014)
President
B.F.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Regis University
Ed.D., Benedictine University
Carey H. Adams (2015)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., William Jewell College
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Joseph Deighton (2014)
Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A., Walsh University
J.D., Case Western Reserve University
Mark Franz (2009)
Vice President for Information Technology
B.S., Viterbo University
M.B.A., University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Joseph Havis (2015)
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A. Millikin University
M.A. Eastern Illinois University
Kitty Nangle Lohrum (2015)
Vice President for Advancement
B.S., Regis University
M.A., Saint Louis University
Administrative Staff
Rebecca Bahan (2005)
Director of International Affairs
Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
M.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Elizabeth Brennan (2009)
Director Communications and Marketing
B.A., McKendree University M.S., Fontbonne University
Maria Buckel (2009)
Director of Athletics/Senior Woman’s Administrator
B.S., Fontbonne University
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University
Claudia Charles (2011)
Director, Counseling and Wellness
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A,, Saint Louis University
LCSW
Seth Carruthers (2014)
Registrar
B.M. Missouri Baptist University
M.A.C. Missouri Baptist University
N. Lee DeLaet (2009)
Director of Academic Advising
Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., Purdue University
M.Ed., Louisiana State University
Leslie Doyle (2005)
Director of Service, Diversity and Social Justice
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.S. Ed., The University of Kansas
Mike Ehlert (2015)
Director of Research and Prospect Development
B.A., Saint John’s University
AJ Friedhoff (2016)
Director of Residence Life
B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
M.A., Saint Louis University
Laura Farrar (2014)
Director of Annual Giving for Advancement
B.S., St. Louis Christian College
M.A., Lindenwood University
Kate Flatley (2015)
Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., Truman State University
Michelle Hoeft (2018)
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
Jill Hofherr (2012)
Senior Director of Advancement Services
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.M., Fontbonne University
Mary Beth Gallagher (2009)
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Alexandra Gwydir (2004)
Director of Paraprofessional Pathways to Teaching Program
Senior Lecturer in Education/Special Education
B.A., Harris Stowe State University
M.S., M.Ed., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Lori Helfrich (2014)
Director of Campus Ministry
B.A., Marquette University
M. Div., Catholic Theological Union
Carla Hickman (1986)
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
B.S., Murray State University
M.B.A., Fontbonne University
M.Ed., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Cassandra Johnson (2013)
Director of Corporate Academic Services
B.S., B.A., Southeast Missouri State University
M.B.A., Webster University
Janice Johnson (2005)
Director of Grant Support-CDDE
B.A. Fontbonne University
M.S. Fontbonne University
M.B.A. Fontbonne University
M.M. Fontbonne University
Janelle Julian (2011)
Director of Leadership Education and Student Activities Lecturer
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., Saint Louis University
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Linda Markway, CSJ (2015)
Director of Mission Stewardship
B.S., Incarnate Word University
M.A., Saint Louis University
Christine Keller (2014)
Director of Career Development
B.A., Illinois College
B.A., Webster University
M.A., Webster University
Jo Ann Mattson (2013)
Director of eLearning
Director of M.S. Instructional Design and Technology and Learning Technologies
B.S. Ed., University of Missouri, Columbia
M.A.T., Webster University
Miriam Moynihan (2015)
Director, Advancement Communications and Stewardship
B.J., University of Missouri, Columbia
Michelle Palumbo (2000)
Associate Vice President for Admission
B.S., Fontbonne University
M.A., Webster University
Katie Piacentini (2011)
Director of Accreditation and Academic Support, Eckelkamp College of Global Business
B.A., University of Missouri, St. Louis
M.Ed., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia
Linda Pipitone (2008)
Director of Human Resources
B.A., Webster University
M.A., Webster University
Heather Rich (2015)
Assistant Vice President for Advancement
B.F.A., Arkansas State University
M.A., Saint Louis University
Gail Schafers (2001)
Director of ESL and Study Abroad
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Amy Simons (2016)
Director of Kinkle Center for Academic Resources
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Brent Spies (1986)
Director of Physical Plant
Larry Vertrees (2015)
Director of Public Safety
B.A., Missouri Baptist University
M.A., Webster University
Faculty
Date denotes first appointment
Mary Abkemeier (1977)
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Director of Master of Science in Computer Science
B.S., Saint Louis University
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Mark Alexander (2001)
Instructor of Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
M.B.A., Saint Louis University
Dyanne Anthony (2005)
Associate Professor of Education/ Special Education
B.A., Harris Teacher College
M.A., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Zahid Anwar (2016)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Eng. GIK Institute of Eng. Sci. & Tech., Pakistan
M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Kelley Barger (2002)
Professor of Education/Special Education
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.Ed., University of Houston
Ed.D., Texas A& M University
Barbara Braddock (2018)
Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.H.S., University of Missouri - Columbia
M.H.S., University of Missouri - Columbia
M.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Amanda Eaton (2011)
Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.S., Fontbonne University
M.S., Fontbonne University
Samantha Eidson (2015)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
Jason Finley (2015)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Joanne Fish (2013)
Assistant Professor of Education/Special Education
B.A., Pittsburgh State University
M.A., Pittsburgh State University
M.Ed., William Woods University
Adam Flores (2015)
Assistant Professor of Fine Arts/Theatre
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.F.A., Baylor University
William Foster (1982)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Central Missouri State College
M.S. Central Missouri State College
M.B.A., Fontbonne University
Dena French (2014)
Assistant Professor of Dietetics
B.S., Fontbonne University
M.F.N. Bowling Green State University
Ph.D. Maryville University
Kathryn Graves (1995)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., Benedictine College
M.S., Iowa State University
Paula Gross (2011)
Instructor of Communications Disorders and Deaf Education
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.A., Fontbonne University
Julie Hamdi (2013)
Assistant Professor of Biological and Physical Sciences
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Sarah Huisman (2007)
Associate Professor of Education/Special Education (Early Childhood)
Director of Early Childhood Program
Director, Center for Excellence of Teaching and Learning
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.Ed., National University, San Diego
Ph.D., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Sharon Jackson (2000)
Associate Professor of Social Work
Chair, Department of Social Work
Director of Human Services Program
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis
LCSW; BCD
Deanna Jent (1995)
Professor of Performing Arts
Director of Theatre Program
B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Jay Johnson (2014)
Dean of the Bonnie and L.B. Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies
Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Truman State University
M.B.A., William Woods University
Ed.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
Speratus Kamanzi (2016)
Instructor in Theology
University Chaplain
B.A., Apostles of Jesus Major Seminary
M.A. Leuven Catholic University
Ph.D., Leuven Catholic University
Christine Krekow (2007)
Instructor of Communication Disorders
B.S., Northwestern University
M.S., Arizona State University
Kelly Lane-deGraaf (2014)
Assistant Professor of Biological and Physical Sciences
Program Director, One Health
B.S., University of Denver
M.S., Saint Louis University
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Susan Lenihan (1994)
Professor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
Director of Deaf Education Program
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.Ed., Trinity University
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Richard Lewis (2001)
Professor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.S., Clarion University
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Tim Liddy (1995)
Professor of Fine Arts
B.F.A., Center for Creative Studies, Detroit
M.F.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Angie Dowell Liljequist (2009)
Associate Professor of Business Administration (Fashion Merchandising)
Chair, Department of Fashion Merchandising
B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
M.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Jack Luzkow (2004)
Professor of History
Chair, Department of History, Philosophy and Religion
B.A., Wayne State University
M.A., Saint Louis University
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Linda Magrath (1999)
Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Saint Louis University
J.D., Saint Louis University
CPA
Brian Matz (2015)
Professor–Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought
B.S., Washington University in St. Louis
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D., St. Louis University
Ph.D., S.T.D., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Sharon McCaslin (2005)
University Librarian
Professor
B.A., Kansas State University
M.L., Emporia State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Jaimette McCulley (1998)
Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences (Dietetics)
A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
Justin Megahan (2012)
Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian
Associate Professor
B.S., Fontbonne University
M.A., University of Missouri, Columbia
Catharine Mennes (2009)
Associate Professor of Social Work
Director of Field Education in Social Work
B.A., B.S., Webster University
M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Benjamin Moore (1994)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Furman University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Rogene Nelsen (1979)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Fashion Merchandising)
B.S. University of Nebraska
M.S. Louisiana State University
Laurel Newman (2006)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Lindenwood University
M.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
David Newton (2014)
Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
B.F.A., College of Creative Studies
M.F.A., The New York Academy of Art
M. Elizabeth Newton (1978)
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
B.S., St. Bonaventure University
M.S., Saint Louis University
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Heather Norton (2002)
Professor of Communication Studies
Chair, Department of English and Communication
B.S., Manchester College
M.A., University of South Dakota
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Laura O’Hara (2013)
Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.S., Fontbonne University
M.S., Fontbonne University
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Mary Beth Ohlms (2009)
Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences (Dietetics)
Chair, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
M.Ed., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Lisa Oliverio (2011)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Stephenie Paine-Saunders (2004)
Associate Professor of Biological and Physical Sciences
Chair, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences
B.S., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Deborah Phelps (1993)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
M.A., M.Phil., Yale University
Ph.D., Yale University
C.S.P., Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology
M.P.E., Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine
Julie Portman (2004)
Technical Services Librarian
Professor
B.A., B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.L.I.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
Bahareh Rahmani (2016)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
M.S., Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Ph.D., University of Tulsa
Elizabeth Rayhel (1998)
Professor of Biological and Physical Sciences
B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia
Ph.D., Indiana State University
Deanna Kay Rice (2015)
Assistant Professor of Education/Special Education
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
M.A., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Gale Rice (1984-91, 1999)
Dean of the College of Education and Allied Health Professions
Professor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
M.S., Bradley University
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
Peggy Ridlen (2004)
Reference and Instruction Librarian
Professor
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
M.A., University of Missouri, Columbia
Kathleen Roy (2016)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Avila College
M.S., Central Missouri State University
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City
Carmen Larimore Russell (2000)
Professor of Communication Disorders
Chair, Department of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.A., Southwest Baptist University
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
Kristen Schroath (2015)
Assistant Professor of Business-Marketing
B.A., John Carroll University
M.B.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Catherine Schroy (2015)
Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.S., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D., Washington University
Michael Sullivan (1984)
Associate Professor of Performing Arts
Technical Director of the Performing Arts Program
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.A., Saint Louis University
M.B.A., Fontbonne University
Guanyu Tian (2014)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ph.D., Florida State University
Alex Traugutt, (2018)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Kenyon College
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Minh Truong (2007)
Associate Professor of Biological and Physical Sciences
B.S., University of Missouri, St. Louis
M.S., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Rolla
Jamie Van Dycke (2011)
Associate Professor of Education/Special Education
Chair, Department of Education/Special Education
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma
B.S.E., Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Jenna Voss (2014)
Assistant Professor and Grant Mentor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.A., Fontbonne University
M.A., Fontbonne University
Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Victor Wang (1991)
Professor of Art
B.A., College of Education, Qiqihaer, PRC
B.F.A., The Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, PRC
M.A., M.F.A., Fontbonne University
Adam Weyhaupt (2016)
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Associate Professor
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University
Daryl Wennemann (1996)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., Saint Louis University
Ph.D., Marquette University
John Whicker (2015)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Utah
M.A., University of Utah
Ph.D., Ohio University
Kasi Williamson (2015)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., Quincy University
M.A., Loyola University, Chicago
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Lauren Wright-Jones (2018)
Instructor of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
B.S. Fontbonne University
M.S. Fontbonne University
Corinne Wohlford (2000)
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Associate Professor of American History and Culture
B.A., Wittenberg University
M.F.A., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D. Saint Louis University
Yi Yang (2013)
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Director of Cybersecurity Program B.S., Huazhong Normal University M.S., Huazhong Normal University
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Professors Emeriti
Mary Carol Anth, CSJ
Human Environmental Sciences/Dietetics
(1965-2011)
Donald Paul Burgo
Religion and Philosophy
(1971-2008)
Margaret Camper, CSJ
English
(1965-1989)
Janet S. Crites
Human Environmental Sciences/Family
& Consumer Sciences
(1972-2005)
Nancy English
Mathematics
(2001-2013)
Judith Failoni
Education/Special Education
(1991-2017)
William Freeman
Education/Special Education
(1997-2012)
William M. Friedman
Business Administration
(1976-2000)
Henry Knickmeyer
Art
(1969-2013)
Jeanne Manley
History
(1959-2004)
Rita Marie Schmitz, CSJ
Education/Special Education
(1968-2014)
Gene Schwarting
Education/Special Education
(1998-2012)
Rudolph Torrini
Art/Artist in Residence
(1968-1991)
Margaret Eugene Tucker, CSJ
Biology
(1960-1985)
John Rex Van Almsick
Social Science/History and Law
(1981-2011)
Janie von Wolfseck
Speech-Language Pathology
(1981-2005)
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