Mar 18, 2024  
2022-2023 Course Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty


Academic Success Area

Cynthia H. Catherwood,  Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Success, B.A., M.A., Creighton University

Stefanie Emrich, Reading and Learning Skills Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Debra Holst, Academic Foundations Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sheryl Mason, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies

Kevin Mortensen, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Ed Pfeffer, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., M.A., Ohio University

Kathryn Rieken-Gutshall, Reading Instructor, B.A., Buena Vista University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Christopher M. Watson, Reading and Learning Skills Instructor, M.Ed. AOL., Midland University

Applied Technology Area

Nathan Barry, Dean of Career and Technical Education, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Gregory Babst, Utility Line Instructor, A.A.S., Northeast Community College

Tim Bowling, Utility Line Technician and Electrical Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; journeyperson

Dave Havranek, Utility Line Instructor

Kevin Ingalls, Diesel Technology Instructor, A.A.S. Southeast Community College; ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Michael Kuebler, Truck Driving Instructor

Scott Resler, Diesel Technology Instructor, ASE Heavy/Medium Duty expert Certified, Detroit HDEP/MDEG Certified, Western Star/Freightliner Expert Certified, Aftertreatment and electrical specialist; Cummins multi-engine Certified, Paccar engine and Paccar transmission Certified

Robert Wasilewski, Truck Driving Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University

Business Area

Steven Nichols, Interim Dean of BusinessBusiness Administration Instructor, B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., M.B.A., Bellevue University

Victoria Badura, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., M.A.c.c., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., Capella University; C.P.A. certificate and license, state of Nebraska, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Larry Buland, Finance/Real Estate/Business Administration Instructor, B.G.S., M.B.A, University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S. Kansas State University, AFC®, Real  Estate license, State of Nebraska; Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Deb Gaspard, Business Administration Instructor, B.A., University College; M.B.A., Tulane University

William Jefferson, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, B.B.A., Ohio University; M.B.A., Wharton Division University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Northcentral University

Rita Kleeman, Accounting Instructor, B.A., Briar Cliff University; C.P.A. certificate and license, State of Nebraska; Real Estate  license, State of Nebraska

Tammy Madsen, Business Administration/Workplace Skills Instructor,  B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; Doctorate of Education Ed.D. in Higher Education and Adult Learning from Walden University; Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, aPHR, Kaplan University; Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology, University of Missouri, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Asante’ Moody, Management Instructor, A.A.S, Kansas City Kansas Community College; B.G.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Doane College

Heather Nelson, Entrepreneurship/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Executive M.B.A., University of  Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., Peru State College, Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, Peru State College.

Ashley Peters, Accounting/Finance/Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Southern Nazarene University, M.B.A., Upper Iowa University;

M.S. Southern New Hampshire University; M.S. Oklahoma State University, AFC®,

Liliana Petersen, Entrepreneurship/Business Administration  Instructor, M.S., M.B.A., Creighton University, Ph.D., Northcentral University.

Carley Raneri, Accounting Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; C.P.A. certificate and license, State of Nebraska

Andrew Sagartz, Legal Studies/Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Lesley College; M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management; J.D., The Ohio State University; law licenses, State  of Illinois and of Ohio

Tim Sweeney, Economics Instructor, B.S., Montana State University; M.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; PMP

Sherman Willis, Legal Studies/Insurance Instructor, B.A., Grinnell College, J.D., University of Iowa, RICP®, Licensed Insurance Agent - States of Nebraska & Iowa, law license, State of Nebraska, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Seth Woodke, Real Estate/Economics/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln; M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Real Estate license, State of Nebraska

Construction Education Area

Jacquie Armstrong, Associate Dean of Construction Education, B.A. Washington State University; MAOM, University of Phoenix

Jerry Delaney, Electrical Apprenticeship Coordinator, N.S.E.D. Licensed Electrical Contractor

Christopher Dyer, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor

Richard Hart, Architectural Design Technology Instructor, B.A., Washington University; M.B.A., Webster University

Andrew Henrichs, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

Stephanie Ling, AIA, Architectural Design Technology Instructor, B.S.D-Architect, M.ARCH, University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Registered Architect

Luke Littleton, Plumbing Apprenticeship Coordinator, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University

Robert Nirenberg, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, B.A. Cornell College

Zachary Pechacek, Electrical Technology Instructor; Master Electrician

Chris Pitschmann,  Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, A.A.S. Metropolitan Community College; Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer, Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor; State of Iowa HVAC/R Master License, State of Iowa Hydronics Master License, State of Iowa Mechanical Master License

Andrew Queen, Plumbing Technology Instructor, Master Plumbing License, Omaha, Grade VI Water Operator/Backflow License, Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer

Scott Schmidt, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer, Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor 

Trevor Secora, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; journeyperson, B.S. Wayne State College; Carpenter, Local 444

Ryan Schafer, Construction and Building Science Instructor

Laurie Smith, Electrical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; IBEW Local 22

Joshua Steele, Construction and Building Science Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.B.A., Midland University

Marty Vaughan, Electrical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Master Electrician, IBEW Local 763

Yuliya Vishnevskaya, Civil Engineering Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., St. Petersburg Mining University-Russia; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Corey Woods, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College B.S. Wayne State College

Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Horticulture Area

Brian O’Malley, Associate Dean of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture; Executive Director of the Institute for the Culinary Arts, B.A., New England Culinary Institute, M.S., Bellevue University

Lauren Balak, Hospitality and Restaurant Leadership Instructor, A.O.S., The Culinary Institute of America, B.S., The University of Memphis

Thomas Bruning, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, B.S. Buena Vista College; M.S. Iowa State University

James Davis, Culinary Arts and Management Instructor, A.O.S., Le Cordon Bleu

Kristina Engler, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, B.A., College of Saint Benedict; M.L.A., M.U.R.P., University of Minnesota; Registered Landscape Architect

Oystein Solberg, Culinary Arts and Management Instructor, Norwegian culinary diploma, Steinkjer VGS

Jeana Svoboda, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, A.A.S., McCook Community College; B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Health Careers Area

Stacey Ocander, Dean of Health Careers, B.A., Wayne State College; M.A., Ed.D., University of South Dakota

Diana Blum, Nursing Instructor, A.S., B.S.N., College of Saint Mary; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; Post Master’s Nursing Administration certificate, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Constance Crouch, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor, B.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College

John Detwiler, RRTRespiratory Care Technology Instructor, certificate, Metropolitan Community College; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kristin Dolezal, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College; M.S.N., Regis University

Dawn Goodsell, Health Data and Information Management Systems Instructor, A.S., B.S., Clarkson College; RHIA, CCS, CPC-I, CPC, COC

Kelly Hajek, RHIA, Health Data and Information Management Systems Instructor and Program Director, A.S., B.B.L., College of St. Mary; RHIA,

Janice Hess, Health Information Management Systems Instructor, B.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; RHIA, RHIT, RHDS

Craig Jacobus, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor, NRP, B.A., Trinity Christian College; EMT-P; Ingalls Hospital/South Cook County Emergency Medical Services System, EMSI, St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights; B.S., D.C., National College of Chiropractic Medicine

Peter Landmark, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor, NRP, B.S., Creighton University

Kevin Laughlin, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor, A.S. Tidewater Community College, Critical Care Paramedic, Creighton University

Dona Marotta, Medical Assisting Instructor and Program Director, B.S., M.H.A., Bellevue University

Nancy Pares, Nursing Instructor and Director of Nursing Programs, B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; Post Master’s Nursing Administration certificate, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Troy Peterson, Nursing Instructor, RN-BSN Nebraska Wesleyan University, A.A.S Metropolitan Community College, Paramedic Certificate- Metropolitan Community College, B.S. Business Admin- Midlands Lutheran College

Candace Ryan, RRT, Respiratory Care Technology Instructor and Program Director , B.S., Midland Lutheran College; M.H.A., Bellevue University 

Lori Saville, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College 

Aimee Semin, RRT, Respiratory Care Technology Instructor, B.S., Midland Lutheran College

Melanie Shaw, Medical Assisting Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College, C.M.A. Alegent Health Medical Assisting

Boomer Strawn, Fire Science and EMS Instructor and Program Director, B.A., Bellevue University; EMT certification, Creighton University

Jean Templeton, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor and Program Director, B.S.N., Mount Marty College; M.S.N., University of Nebraska College of Nursing

Kristine Vacha, Health Information Management Systems Instructor, certified dental assistant;  A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A.S., Peru State College

Carol Widman, Health Information Management Systems Instructor, B.S., Bellevue University; CPPM

Alex Winter, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Clarkson College; M.S.N., Regis University; Ed.D., Walden University

Nancy Zolck, Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide Instructor, B.S.N., RN, Methodist College of Nursing, Omaha, NE; Board Certified gerontological nurse by American Nurses Association

Humanities and The Arts Area

Virginia (Susan) Trinkle, Dean of Humanities and The Arts, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Notre Dame

Sana Amoura, English and Speech Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kimberly Armstrong, English Instructor, B.A. Creighton University; M.A. Texas Tech University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Anne Burton, Art Instructor, B.A., University of Richmond; M.F.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Laura Chambers, Humanities Instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University

Adam Dienst-Scott, Photography Instructor, B.F.A., Emporia State University; M.F.A., Kansas State University

Susan Ely, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Helen Fountain, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Kris Fulkerson, English Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lawrence Gawel, Photography Instructor, B.F.A., Edinboro University; M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University

Amanda (Dora) Gerding, English Instructor, A.A.S., Minnesota State Community and Technical College; B.A., Minnesota State University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Katherine Gubbels, English Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

R.C. Hoover, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., Washington State University

Katie Hupp, English Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Andrea Iaccheri, Speech Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., Ohio University

Kam Jamshidi, Speech Instructor, B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato

Chad Jorgensen, English Instructor, B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Erin Joy, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Iowa State University

Elizabeth Kay, English Instructor, B.A., Weber State University; M.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

BonnieJean Kurle, Philosophy Instructor, B.A., M.A., Gonzaga University; Ph.D., Purdue University

Andrea Lang, English and Humanities Instructor, B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Steve Lovett, English Instructor, B.A., South Dakota State University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Robert Maass, Video and Audio Communications Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney

Luann Matthies, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.A., Midland Lutheran College; M.A.Ed., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.F.A., University of South Dakota

Janet McCarthy, Philosophy Instructor, B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University

Brett Mertins, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

TeAnna Mirfield, Video Audio Communication Arts Instructor, M.A., Emerson College

Carrie L. Morgan, Art History Instructor, B.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.L.I.S. San Jose State University

Joseph Piper, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Amy Rector, English Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Kym Snelling, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Ian Snyder, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.S., Texas State University

Sara Lihz Staroska, English Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.F.A., California College of the Arts

Nanci Stephenson, Fashion Design and Interior Design Instructor, B.S., M.S., ASID, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Cindy Stover, Speech Instructor, B.S., Kearney State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney

Shelia Talbitzer, Photography Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.F.A., University of Notre Dame

Melissa Tayles, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., Fort Hays State University

Mary L. Umberger, Speech Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland-College Park 

Marni Valerio, English Instructor, B.A., University of Dallas; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Scott Working, Theatre Instructor, B.F.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.F.A., University of Iowa

Industrial Technology Area

Scott Broady, Associate Dean of Industrial Technology, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education, Northern Arizona University

Joseph Baker, Auto Collision Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; ASE Master Collision Instructor; I-CAR PDP instructor; PPG automotive refinishing MVP; Chief Frame Alignment certification in laser measuring

John Banark, Precision Machine Instructor, A.A., Iowa Western Community College

Christian Beaty, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; member, American Welding Society

Jeff Blatchford, Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College

Robert Boyer, Manufacturing, Power, and Process Operations Technology Instructor, A.A.S./HVACR, Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University

Nicholas Braun, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

Alan Cox, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; diploma, Greer Technical Institute; ASE master certified; factory training from Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, and General Motors

David Donham, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

Christopher Ellinwood, Welding Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; certified welding inspector; certified welding educator

Robert Gentleman, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College, ASE Master Technician L1Certified, Acura Master Technician, factory training from Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota.

William Gentleman, Toyota T-Ten Automotive Technology Instructor, ASE Master Technician, L1 Certified, Toyota Master Certified, Lexus Master, Factory training from Honda/Acura and Nissan

Robert Hocking, Welding Technology Instructor, certified welding inspector; certified welding educator

David Lueders, Mechanical Design Technology Instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska

Patrick McKibbin, Auto Collision Technology Instructor; ASE Master Collision Instructor; I-CAR PDP instructor; trained in Axalta Refinish, Sherwin Williams Auto Refinish, and Chief Measuring Systems; and GM Training

Darin Owens, Welding Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

Timothy Sievers, Auto Collision Technology Instructor, A.A.S. Northeast Community College, ASE Master Collision Instructor; I-Car PDP Instructor, Certified Axalta, Glasurit, Spies Hecker, Refinish Technician

Richard Swierczek, Automotive Technology Instructor, UTI Omaha; factory training from General Motors Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Subaru (master tech); ASE master tech L1 certified, ATRA; ATSG training and certified, Snap-On certified

Mark Wulf, Toyota T-TEN Automotive Technology Instructor, Lexus Master Certified Diagnostic Specialist, ASE master certified, L1 certified, T-TEN Graduate

Information Technology Area

Arthur Brown II, Dean of Information Technology, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University, M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska Kearney

Jared Bernard, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., Utah Valley State College; M.S., University of Utah

Christopher Chisholm, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Michael Guericke, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., Doane College; IT Fundamentals Certification, CompTIA

Mansel Guerin, Microcomputer Technology Instructor, A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S., Bellevue University

Jonathan Jones, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University

Ingrid (Tania) Kuisma, Microcomputer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Pamela McCloskey, Microcomputer Programming Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.A., Peru State College

Jayson McCune, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Mike Miller, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S, Computer Science, Community College of the Air Force, B.S., M.S., Management of Information Systems, Bellevue University

Laurie Olberding, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.Ed., Peru State College

Patrick Phillips, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Alan Reinarz, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., Michigan State University; B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Guillermo Joseph Rosas, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., MBA, Bellevue University

Gary Sparks, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S., Bellevue University

Lisa Thoendel, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska, M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia

Lian Ti, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S.B.A, MBA, University of South Dakota

Math and Natural Sciences Area

Michael Flesch, Dean of Math and Natural Sciences, Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture, B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska at Kearney

Manar Al-Suqaier, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Jordan

Kandyce Arnold, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Chadron State College

Adriel C. Baltimore, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Creighton University

Khaled Banihani, Mathematics Instructor, M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.A., Humboldt State University

Lois Bartsch, Biology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., Washington State University

Kaiguo Chang, Chemistry Instructor, B.S. Qufu Normal University, China; M.S., Chinese Academy of Science; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Jacqueline Clifford, Biology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Doane University; M.S., University of Nebraska Kearney

Jose Conceicao, Chemistry Instructor, B.S., Hope College; M.S., Yale University; M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

Carla Delucchi, Biology Instructor, B.A., University of California; Ph.D., Cornell University

Jennifer Doorlag, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Dylan Drake-Wilhelm, Chemistry Instructor, B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Chad Haugen, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jeba Inbarasu, Biology Instructor, B.S., Bharathi College; B.Ed., Madurai Kamaraj University; M.S., Holy Cross College; M.Phil., M.A., Madras University; Ph.D., Christian Medical College; Ed.D., University of Phoenix

Michelle Jansen-Griswold, Mathematics Instructor, BS St. Cloud State University, MS University of Nebraska Omaha

Amanda Kriesel-Olson, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University

Joseph Lee, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Robinson Luke, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand; B.Ed., M.S., Mahathma Gandhi University, India

Bhaswati Manish, Biology Instructor, Res Associate - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Post Doc - The Ohio State University, Creighton University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BSc (Zoology Hons) - University of Calcutta, MSc (Zoology with Cytology & Molecular Genetics Special) - The University of Burdwan, PhD. (Molecular Neuroscience) - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

John Masters, Chemistry Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska Lincoln; PhD, Colorado State University; Postdoctoral Fellow, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Amy McGill, Biology Instructor, B.S., Houston Baptist University; M.S., Texas A&M University

Rachel J. Meyer, Biology Instructor, AA-Crown College, RN-St. Lukes Hospitals School of Nursing, BS- South Dakota State University, MS-University of Nebraska Omaha, PhD-South Dakota State University

Rachel Neurath, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., College of Saint Mary; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Steven Reller, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University Mankato

Thankam Samuel, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Kerala (India)

Joseph Sherwin, Physics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Penn State University

Kendra Sibbernsen, Physics Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D., Capella University

Nathan Stanley, Mathematics Instructor, B.A. Creighton University; M.A., University of Northern Iowa

Emily Van Hook, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., Hamilton College; M.A.T., Providence College

Marcia Vergo, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Dustin Waderich, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Alan Wasmoen, Biology Instructor, B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

Li Westman, Mathematics Instructor, B.E., Shanghai Jiao Tong University; M.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Dawn Zuber, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Social Sciences Area

M. Jane Franklin, Dean of Social Sciences, B.Ed., B.Ph.Ed., Brock University; M.Ed., Iowa State University

Victoria Alapo, Geography Instructor, B.S., University of Ibadan (Nigeria); M.S., Western Kentucky University

Kojo Allen, Psychology and Sociology Instructor, B.A., Lougaloo College; M.A., Jackson State University

Alberto José Badillo, Spanish Instructor, B.A., East Texas Baptist University; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

H. Lynn Bradman, Psychology  Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Stewart Brewer, History Instructor, B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of Albany

Mary Burbach-Sohail, Sociology and Human Relations Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Karina Clarke, Spanish Instructor, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; M.A., Loyola University

Jennifer Cohen, Psychology Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Cynthia J. Cusick, Human Services Instructor, B.S., Midland University at Fremont, NE; M.S.W., University of Nebraska at Omaha; certified master social worker; licensed mental health professional; licensed independent mental health practitioner

Carri Dyer, Human Relations and Sociology Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jennifer Fauchier, Social Sciences Instructor, B.A., University of Dubuque; M.A. (R), St. Louis University

Bonnie Fitzgerald, History Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Amy Forss, History Instructor, B.G.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.S., Peru State College; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Ayofemi “Tulani” Grundy Meadows, Human Relations and Political Science Instructor, B.A., Spelman College; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School

Brenda Jennings, Criminal Justice Instructor, B.A., Midland University at Fremont, NE, M.A., Johns Hopkins University

Dallas Jurisevic, Spanish Instructor, B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., New York University, Spain; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln  

Jessica Kunz, Human Relations and Education Instructor, B.S., Wayne State College; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Laura LaMarr, Sociology Instructor, A.S., Central Texas College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Michelle Miller, Human Services Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ed.S., Florida State University

Carol Moore, Psychology Instructor, B.S., Wayne State College; M.HR., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Capella University

Ryan Newton, Psychology Instructor, B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State University

Leigh Ann Opitz, Geography Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Deanna Peterson, Early Childhood Education Instructor, B.G.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Kansas

Jill Ramet, Human Relations and Psychology Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Edith Sample, Psychology Instructor, B.A., University of St. Francis; M.A., Ball State University

Diane Sjuts, Criminal Justice Instructor, B.A., Midland Lutheran College; M.S., Bellevue University

Brenda Smith, Criminal Justice Instructor, B.S., Bellevue University

Michelle Todd, Geography Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jennifer Vaughn, Psychology Instructor, A.S., Ricks College; B.S., University of Utah; M.A., Lewis & Clark College