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The Faculty

ANTJE S. ANDERSON, Assistant Professor of English, 2001. M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., University of Hamburg; Ph.D., Rice University.

FRED AUBUCHON, Instructor of Physical Education and Women’s Volleyball Coach, 2003. B.A., Central Michigan University; M.Ed., The University of Toledo.

ROBERT S. BABCOCK, Professor of History, 1992. B.A., Beloit College; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D., University of California-Santa Barbara.

WILLIAM M. BEACHLY, Associate Professor of Biology, 1997. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DALE W. BEHRENS, Director of Computer Services and Women's Soccer Coach, 1974. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Western Washington University; Ph.D., Montana State University.

ELIZABETH BEHRENS, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, 1976. B.A., MacMurray College; M.S., Western Washington University; Ph.D., Montana State University; M.B.A., University of Missouri, St. Louis.

ALEXANDER U. BERTLAND, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, 2000. B.A., University of Scranton; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University.

STEVEN J. BEVER, Associate Professor of Physics, 2003. B.S., Manchester College; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.

JAMES BOEVE, Instructor of Sociology and Head Baseball Coach, 1989. B.A., Northwestern College; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

JOHN F. BOHMFALK, , The Richard B. and Dorothy K. Tickler Distinguished Professor in Science and Professor of Biology, 1993. B.S., Southwestern University; Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

SHARON BEHL BROOKS, The Edgar and Frances Reynolds Distinguished Lecturer and Associate Professor of Communication Arts and English, 1979. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., University of Leicester, Great Britain; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DAVID E. CARPENTER, Associate Professor of Accounting, 1997. B.A., Hastings College; M.B.A., University of Wyoming; Certified Management Accountant; Certified in Financial Management; C.P.A. (Inactive).

KENDRICK A. CLAY, Instructor of Physical Education and Track and Cross Country Coach, 2003. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., Minnesota State University.

FRED J. CONDOS, Professor of Teacher Education and Chair of the Department, 1996. B.A., Midland Lutheran College; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.

DAVID COOKE, The Elvina and Hattie Holling Distinguished Professorship in Science and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science and Chair of the Department, 1989. B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

LANCE R. CREECH, Instructor of Physical Education and Men’s Basketball Coach, 2002. B.A., Dickinson State University; M.A.T., Hastings College.

DANIEL G. DEFFENBAUGH, Assistant Professor of Religion, 2001. B.A., Hope College; M.Div. Western Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.

ROGER W. DOERR, Professor of Business Administration & Economics, Men’s Golf Coach, and President Emeritus, HC Foundation, 1969. B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.B.A., Creighton University.

PHILLIP L. DUDLEY, JR., President of the College and Professor of Economics and Business Administration, 1973. B.A., Southwestern College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

JAMES M. DUGAN, Associate Professor of Physics and Chair of the Department, 1995. B.S., M.S., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Arizona.

CHARLES R. EIGENBERG, Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department, 1974. B.A., Ohio State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati.

BRETT L. ERICKSON, Assistant Professor of Communications, 2003. B.A., M.A.T., Hastings College.

ANNE FAIRBANKS, Professor of English, 1985. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.T., Brown University; M.A, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

BARBARA J. FEEZELL, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, 1997. B.S., M.S., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

JAMES FRITZLER, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, 1999. B.A., Hastings College; M.F.A., University of Texas-Austin.

ELIZABETH FROMBGEN, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department, 2001. B.A., Western Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University.

KITTIE GRACE, Assistant Professor of Communications and Assistant Director of Forensics, 2003. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., Kansas State University; Ph.D. Candidate, University of Minnesota.

JUDY A. HALL, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, 2001. B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Ph.D., University of Colorado, Denver.

MARK E. HALL, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, 2001. B.S., California Institute of Technology; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison.

KATHLEEN HAVERLY, Director of the Learning Center and Special Associate for Student Services, 1986. B.A., M.S., Kearney State College; Ed.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

TRACE HAYTHORN, Assistant Professor of Religion and Director of Christian Ministry, 2003. B.A., Austin College; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Syracuse University.

NEIL L. HECKMAN, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Acting Chair of the Department, 2003. B.S., Chadron State College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

JESSICA HENRY, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts, 1999. B.A., Moorhead State University; M.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

TONY C. HOBSON, Instructor of Physical Education and Women's Basketball Coach, 2000. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., United States Sports Academy.

THOMAS T. HOLYOKE, Assistant Professor of Political Science, 2003. B.A., Drake University; M.A., Syracuse University; Ph.D., The George Washington University.

PATRICE HUGHES, Technical Services Librarian and Professor of Library Science, 1985. B.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.L.S., Emporia State University.

FRANCIS A. HUMMEL, Athletic Director, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Chair of the Department, 2001. B.S., Ellendale State College; M.S., Northern State University.

BYRON W. JENSEN, Associate Professor of Music, 2003. B.M.E., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., Ph.D., Kansas State University.

DEBORAH S. JOHNSON, Instructor of Music, 2003. B.M., M.A.T., Hastings College.

MICHAEL P. JOHNSON, Professor of Spanish and French, 1989. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

PHILIP D. JORDAN, The Dorothy Weyer Creigh Distinguished Professor of History and Chair of the Department, 1985. B.A., Alfred University; M.A., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

DEBRA KAYES, Assistant Professor of Art, 2003. B.S., Skidmore College; M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

ROBERT E. KETTLITZ, JR., Assistant Professor of Sociology, 2000. B.S., M.A., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.

MARCELLA J. KNUDSON, Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science, 2000. B.A., Viterbo College; M.A.T., Hastings College.

ROBIN R. KOOZER, Professor of Music and Chair of the Department, 1989. B.M., Hastings College; M.A., Kearney State College; D.M.A., Arizona State University.

JACK R. KRAMER, The Lawrence and Jeannette James Distinguished Professor of Business Administration and Economics, and Chair of the Department of Communication Arts/Business and Economics, 1978. B.A., Hastings College; M.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Certified Public Accountant.

THOMAS R. KREAGER, The Morton and Ella S. Steinhart Distinguished Professorship in Art and Professor of Art, 1990. B.F.A., Ohio State University; M.F.A., University of Illinois.

MARC H. LaCHANCE, Assistant Professor of Music, 2000. B.M.E., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., Bowling Green State University; D.M.A. Candidate, University of Illinois.

RENEE LAEGREID, Assistant Professor of History, 2003. B.A., Washington State University; M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

RICHARD B. LLOYD, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Professor of English, 1990. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

WILLIAM A. LOCKE, Professor of Teacher Education, 1991. B.A., Hastings College; M.Ed., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DAVID LOVEKIN, Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion, 1987. B.A., M.A., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas.

CONSTANCE A. MALLOY, Associate Professor of English, 1997. B.A., University of the Pacific; M.A., California State University-Sacramento; Ph.D., University of California, Davis.

DAVID B. McCARTHY, College Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Religion, 2001. B.A., Carleton College; A.M., Duke University; M.Div., Harvard University; Ph.D., Duke University.

TURNER McGEHEE, Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Department, 1983. B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

DEBRA J. McKIM, Associate Professor of Music, 1992. B.M., B.M.E., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado.

CAROL A. MEYER, Professor of Business Administration, 1990. B.S., Kearney State College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

PAUL J. MIERKIEWICZ, Instructor of Physical Education and Head Football Coach, 2001. B.A., M.A., Loras College.

RUTH MOORE, Professor of Music, 1988. B.M., Hastings College; M.M., Southern Methodist University.

AMY N. MORRIS, Assistant Professor of Biology, 2001. B.S., Bethany College; M.S., Marshall University; Ph.D., Idaho State University.

CYNTHIA L. MURPHY, Instructor of Music, 2003. B.M., Hastings College.

ROBERT NEDDERMAN, Director of Libraries and Associate Professor of Library Science, 1990. B.A., M.A., University of Iowa.

JOHN PERLICH, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Assistant Director of Forensics, 1999. B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DOUGLAS V. PHELPS, Assistant Professor of Education, 2003. B.A., M.A.T., Hastings College.

CHAD C. POWER, Instructor of Communications, 2003. B.A., M.A.T., Hastings College.

KATHRYN J. REMPP, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, 1999. B.A., Yankton College; M.Ed., South Dakota State University; Ed.D., University of South Dakota.

KENNETH R. RHODUS, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, 1973. B.S., Peru State College; M.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha; Ed.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DANIEL L. SCHMIDT, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, 1994. B.M.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.M., University of Northern Colorado; D.M.A., University of Cincinnati.

JOHN SCHNEIDER, Professor of Mathematics, 1985. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

CHARLES M. SMITH, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, 1989. B.S.Ed., M.M., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

JAMES G. SMITH, Registrar and Assistant Professor of Physical Education, 1982. B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Additional Graduate Study, Concordia University, North Dakota State University.

JONATHAN F. SOKASITS, Associate Professor of Music, 1997. B.M., Ithaca College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

KATHRYN STOFER, Associate Professor of Communication Arts, 1988. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DWAYNE S. STRASHEIM, Dean Emeritus and Professor of English and Linguistics,1965. B.A.Ed.,Wayne State College; M.A.,University of Washington; Ph.D., Ohio University; Graduate Study, Montana State University, University of Texas at Austin, Harvard University Institute for Educational Management.

AMY QUIST VANDER LAAN, Associate Professor of Economics, 2001. B.A., Hastings College; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.

HILLARY WATTER, Professor of Music, 1990. B.S., University of Maryland; M.M., Eastman School of Music; D.M.A., University of Kansas.

GEORGE W. WHITE, Professor of Theatre Arts and Chair of the Department, 1976. B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Bowling Green State University.

JEANNETTE M. WHITMORE, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2001. B.A., M.A., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Toledo.

JAMES WIEST, Professor of Sociology, Director of Hastings College Social Research Center, and Chair of the Sociology Department, 1977. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

LEE R. WIGERT, Professor of Psychology, 1989. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; D.Min., Drew University; Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DAN M. WILEY, Assistant Professor of English, 2001. B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University.

DALLAS E. WILHELM, JR., Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department, 1979. B.A., M.S., Ft. Hays State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.

JOACHIM WUNDERLICH, Professor of German and Chair of the Foreign Language Department, 1968. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Graduate Study, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

DEE R. YOST, Public Services Librarian and Associate Professor of Library Science, 2000. B.A., Hastings College; M.L.S., University of Denver.

Faculty with Emeritus Standing

GILBERT L. ADRIAN, Professor of Biology, 1962-1993. B.A., M.S., Ft. Hays Kansas State College; Graduate Study, University of Kansas, University of Arizona, University of Oregon; Sc.D., Hastings College.

RICHARD L. BRINK, Associate Professor of Art, 1966-1985. B.A., Dana College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

LADD L. COCHRANE, Professor of Teacher Education and Chair of Department, 1982-1996. B.A., Hastings College; R.P.T., Mayo Clinic; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Arizona State University.

JEANENE M. DODGE, Professor of Teacher Education, 1989-99. B.A., Warner Pacific College; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Cincinnati.

CHARLES H. EVANS, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department, 1966-1997. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Kansas; Post-Doctoral Study, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-Madison; L.H.D., Hastings College.

LEONARD L. FARRELL, Athletic Director, Professor of Physical Education and Chair of the Department, 1962-1988. B.S., M.S., Kansas State College at Pittsburg; Ed.D., University of Arkansas; LL.D., Hastings College.

CHARLES A. GARDNER, Director of Libraries and Professor of Library Science, 1965-1990. B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., University of Denver; L.H.D., Hastings College.

DONALD E. GOODRICH, Associate Professor of Education, 1973-1991. B.A., Doane College; M.M., Ed.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

ROBERT D. HARWICK, Professor of English, 1963-1990. B.A., University of Omaha; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; L.H.D., Hastings College.

DUANE E. JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Music, 1967-2000. B.A., Hastings College; M.S.Ed., Chadron State College; Additional Graduate Study, Kansas State University, Emporia State University.

JAMES E. KOONTZ, Professor of Education and Head of the Department, 1962-1982. B.A., York College; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ed.D., University of Arkansas; Graduate Study, Drake University.

ARTHUR L. LANGVARDT, Dean of the College and Professor of English, 1963-1984. B.A., B.S.Ed., Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado; L.H.D., Hastings College.

DARREL W. LLOYD, Professor of English, 1964-2000. B.A., Kearney State College; M.A., University of Wyoming; Graduate Study, University of Wyoming, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Arkansas.

DWIGHT C. MARSH, Professor of English and Chair of the Department, 1966-1997. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; L.H.D., Hastings College.

CLYDE B. MATTERS, President of the College, 1972-1985. B.S., M.Ed., Whitworth College; Ph.D., University of Washington; L.H.D., Hastings College.

SCOTT McCORMICK, Jr., Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department, 1970-1992. B.A., Davis and Elkins College; B.D., Th.M., Th.D., Union Theological Seminary.

IRENE MOERER, Associate Dean of Students, 1961-1987. B.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Denver; L.H.D.; Hastings College.

ROLAND MYERS, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, 1988-99. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; M.F.A., University of Georgia.

THOMAS J. REEVES, President of the College, 1985-1995. B.A., Presbyterian College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, Scotland; Hum.D., Hastings College.

MARIE H. RUSSELL, Public Services Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library Science, 1970-1977. B.A., Mississippi State College for Women; M.A. in L.S., University of Minnesota.

CLYDE C. SACHTLEBEN, Professor of Physics, 1960-2001. B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., State University of Iowa; Postdoctoral Study, Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies.

ROBERT L. SCHALOCK, Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department, 1967-2000. B.A., Whitworth College; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University.

SUSAN SCHALOCK, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Women's Tennis Coach, 1967-2000. B.S., Washington State University; M.A., University of Puget Sound; Graduate Study, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Washington.

WILLIAM G. SPEARMAN, College Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Religion, 1982-1992. B.S., M.A., University of Oklahoma; B.D., D.Min., Princeton Theological Seminary; Graduate Study, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Kent State University.

CHARLES SPRINGER, Professor of Biology, 1972-1996. B.S.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University; Sc.D., Hastings College.

ROBERT STOCKTON, Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department, 1972-2000. B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

CAROLE STORER, Public Services/Media Services Librarian and Associate Professor of Library Science, 1977-2000. B.A., Baker University; B.L.S., McGill University.

DENNIS C. STORER, Professor of Political Science and Sociology and Chair of Political Science, 1968-2001. B.A., Baker University; M.S.F.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., McGill University; Research Fellow, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Postdoctoral Study, University of Oregon.

CARL R. THROCKMORTON, Professor of Physics and Mathematics, 1963-1995. B.A., Hastings College; M.A., University of South Dakota; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University; Sc.D., Hastings College.

JANICE R. WATKINS, Professor of Teacher Education, 1976-1997. B.A., Westmar College; M.S.Ed., University of Kansas; Additional Graduate Study, University of Texas, University of Kansas; Ped.D., Hastings College.

 
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