Apr 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Faculty


 

College of Arts & Sciences

Anthropology & Sociology Department

  • Cohen, Isaiah F.A.-2020, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2020
  • Hartman, Cheryl J.-2019, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., South Dakota State University, 2007 
  • Kelmelis, Saige-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Penn State U - University Park, 2019
  • Koster, Karen L.-1992, Professor; Chair of Anthropology and Sociology; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1991
  • Krus, Anthony M.-2018, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 2013
  • Molyneaux, Brian-1991, Archaeologist in Residence; Ph.D., University of Southampton, England, 1991
  • Roberts, Louisa L.-2017, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State Univ Columbus, 2017
  • Sheedy, Crystal-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University at Albany - SUNY, 2019
  • Spars, Stephanie A.-2014, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Glasgow, Great Britain, 2006

Emeritus

  • L. E. Bradley, Ph.D., University of Kansas-Lawrence
  • Dona Davis, Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
  • Richard Fox, Ph.D., University of Calgary
  • Jack Niemonen, Ph.D., Michigan State University

Biology Department

  • Anderson, Christopher V.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2013
  • Britten, Hugh B.-1997, Professor and Associate Chair of Biology; Ph.D., Montana State Univ - Northern, 1991
  • Dixon, Mark D.-2006, Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, 2001
  • Dixon, Laura-2021, Lecturer; M.S., South Dakota State University, 2009
  • Fernandes, Yohaan-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2015
  • John, Ranjeet-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Toledo, 2011
  • Kerby, Jacob L.-2008, Professor and Chair of Biology; Ph.D., University of California Davis, 2006
  • Koster, Karen L.-1992, Professor and Chair of Anthropology and Sociology; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1991
  • Ladonski, James B.-2006, Lecturer; M.S., Southern Illinois U Carbondale, 1999
  • Liebl, Andrea L.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2013
  • Matoo, Omera B.- 2023, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of North Carolina Charlotte, 2013
  • Riley, Lynn-2013, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2012
  • Soluk, Daniel A.-2004, Professor; Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1989
  • Summers, Cliff-1991, Professor; Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, 1987
  • Swanson, David L.-1990, Professor and Director of the Missouri River Institute; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1990
  • Wesner, Jeff S.-2013, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2010
  • Wone, Bernard W.-2015, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Nevada Reno, 2011
  • Wone, Beate-2016, Instructor Lecturer; M.S., San Jose State University, 1995

Emeritus

  • Helenurm, Kaius-1997, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., Washington University, 1989
  • Mabee, Paula M.-1997, Professor Emerita; Ph.D., Duke University, 1987
  • Renner, Kenneth J.-1994, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1982

Biomedical Engineering Department

  • Deng, Ying-2008, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 2001
  • Engebretson, Daniel S.-2005, Professor; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1998
  • Gnimpieba Zohim, Etienne-2012, Assistant Professor Research; Ph.D., University of Technology of Compiegne, 2011
  • Harmon, Erin-2014, Interim Chair; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2003
  • McFadden, Lisa-2023, Professor of Practice; Ph.D., University of Utah, 2010

Emeritus

  • Lushbough, Carol M.-2001, Assistant Professor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1991

Chemistry Department

  • Hawkinson, David C.-1993, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 1988
  • Hoefelmeyer, James D.-2005, Professor and Chair; Ph.D., Texas A&M University College Station, 2002
  • Jiang, Chaoyang-2007, Professor; Ph.D., Nanjing University, 2000
  • Mariappan, Kadarkaraisamy (Kadal)-2002, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, 2000
  • Miró, Pere-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 2010
  • Sereda, Grigoriy A.-2002, Professor; Ph.D., Moscow State University, 1992
  • Sun, Haoran-2008, Professor; Ph.D., Jilin University, 1996
  • Sykes, Andrew G.-1994, Professor; Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 1990
  • Vitt, Joseph E.-1992, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1991
  • Vlaisavljevich, Bess-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2013
  • Wang, Zhenqiang (Rick)-2010, Professor; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2006
  • Wu, Xu (Steven)-2020, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 2015

Emeritus

  • Berry, Mary T.-1991, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1987
  • Koppang, Miles D.-1986, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 1985
  • May, P. Stanley-1994, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1987
  • Stoner, M. Robert-1964, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1964

Communication Science and Disorders Department

  • Brouwer, Kyle L.-2010, Professor; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2010
  • Carlson, Stacie L.-2019, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1998
  • DeVelder, Elizabeth A.-2005, Lecturer; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1998, M.S. Ed., Wayne State College, 2002
  • Dirks, Coral-2022, Assistant Professor, Au.D., University of Minnesota 2017, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2020
  • Fornwald, Jason-2021, Instructor; M.S., Minnesota State University, 1998
  • Grinde, Shelly M.-2018, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1994
  • Hanson, Elizabeth K.-2005, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005
  • Jorgensen, Lindsey E.-2012, Professor, Chair and Clinic Director; Au.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2008; Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • Kober, Lori-2016, Adjunct Faculty; B.S., Gallaudet University, 1990
  • Messersmith, Jessica J.-2009, Professor; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008
  • Nightman, Katelin-2022, Assistant Professor; Au.D., Salus University, 2017
  • Phelan, Jennifer-2020, Clinical Assistant Professor; Au.D., Ohio State, 2011
  • Schneider, Jessica L.-2019, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2010, SLP-D, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2022
  • Williams, Mandy J.-2007, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Utah, 2004

Emeritus

  • Bellis, Teresa J.-1999, Professor Emerita; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1999
  • Heinemeyer, Jane C.-1992, Instructor Lecturer Emerita; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1981
  • Korte, Solveig-1995, Instructor Lecturer Emerita; M.A., Ohio University, 1979

Communication Studies Department

  • Ackman, Nicole L.-2012, Instructor; M.S., South Dakota State University, 2007
  • Bobby, Jacob C.-2009, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Gustafson, Eric-2022, Lecturer; PhD, North Dakota State University, 2022
  • Lee, Kristina-2022, Assistant Professor; PhD, Colorado State University, 2022
  • Lovrien, April L.-2003, Instructor; M.S., South Dakota State University, 2001
  • Manthey, Dominic-2022, Assistant Professor; PhD, Penn State University, 2020
  • Niebrugge, Emily K.-2016, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Schoenwald, Bo L.-2010, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2013
  • Seurer, Leah M.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Denver, 2015
  • Siebert, Heather M.-2006, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Sorensen, Aimee A.-2006, Lecturer; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2005
  • Webb, Stephanie-2020, Adjunct Instructor; PhD, University of Denver, 2017
  • Westra, Katie B.-2011, Instructor Lecturer; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2013

Emeritus

  • Tyler, Jill-1998, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2007

Computer Science Department

  • Goodman, Douglas R.-1986, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 1981
  • Minette, Carrie-2022, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Rizk, Rodrigue -2023, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2022
  • Santosh, KC-2015, Chair & Associate Professor; Ph.D., INRIA, Universite de Lorraine, 2011
  • Saravanan, Vijayalakshmi-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India, 2014
  • Tschetter, Zachary-2020, Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2016

English Department

  • Barlow, Duncan B.-2014, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Denver, 2007
  • Clark, Prentiss B.-2014, Associate Professor; Ph.D., SUNY at Buffalo, 2014
  • Dexter, Pete-2020, Writer in Residence; Hon.D.Lit., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Dudley, John E.-2003, Professor of English and Dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Ph.D., Tulane University, 2000
  • Farabee, Darlene-2008, Associate Professor and Chair of Department of English; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2007
  • Formisano, Paul A.-2012, Professor; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2012
  • Gannon, Michelle M.-2007, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1994
  • Green, Kenneth S.-2005, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2001
  • Hagen, Benjamin D.-2015, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 2012
  • Linster, Jillian F.-2017, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2017
  • Magee, Kevin L.-2007, Instructor; M.F.A., University of Iowa, 1986
  • Marco, Cheyenne M.-2018, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • McCormack, Leah K.-2016, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 2015
  • Raiche, Joseph W.-2011, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2011
  • Robertson, Lisa Ann-2015, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Alberta, 2013
  • Roripaugh, Lee A.-2000, Professor; M.F.A., Indiana University Bloomington, 1996
  • Willman, Skip-2002, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 1998

History Department

  • Boxer, Elise-2014, Associate Professor, Director of the Institute for American Indian Studies and Program Coordinator for Native American Studies; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2009
  • Burrow, David I.-2006, Associate Professor and Chair of History; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005
  • Cooper, William E.-2007, Adjunct; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1993
  • Hackemer, Kurt H.-1996, Professor, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994
  • Lampert, Sara E.-2013, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2012
  • Madsen, Mark M.-2015, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2008
  • Millen, Lisa M.-2013, Adjunct; Ph.D., Regent University, 2017
  • Rozum, Molly P.-2012, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for History; Ronald R. Nelson Chair of Great Plains and South Dakota History; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2001
  • Thurston, Jacob.-2022, Adjunct; M.P.H., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2017
  • Van Lente, Richard J.-2007, Adjunct; M.M.R.Sc., Catholic University of Louvain, 1997

Emeritus

  • Bucklin, Steven J.-1996, Professor Emeritus; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1993
  • Lehmann, Clayton M.-1988, Professor; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1986
  • Sebesta, Judith-1972; Professor Emerita; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1972

Mathematics Department

  • Bennett, Clark J.-2004, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2002
  • Chasing Hawk, Teresa A.-2010, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Georgescu, Catalin-2004, Associate Professor; Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo, 2004
  • Greywall, Kyle S.-2021, Instructor; M.S., Texas Tech University, 2021
  • Harding, Stephen N.-2021, Math Emporium Director; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2020
  • Jiang, Nan-2002, Professor; Ph.D., Kansas St Univ Manhattan, 2000
  • Keith, Angela S.-2019, Instructor; M.S., Montana State Univ Bozeman, 2006
  • Kortan, Shannon L.-2010, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2005
  • Lafuente-Rodriguez, Ramiro H.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2002
  • Lio, Yuhlong-1987, Professor; Ph.D., Univ South Carolina Columbia, 1987
  • Mason, Kelly J.-2019, Instructor; M.A., Indiana University Bloomington, 2006
  • Maxon, Kristen J.-2006, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Muehlbeier, Jessica-2022, Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Picioroaga, Constantin G.-2009, Professor; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2005
  • Schmidt, Sally M.-2006, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Shumaker, Sandra K.-1993, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1993
  • Van Peursem, Dan D.-1997, Professor and Chair of Mathematical Sciences; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1997
  • Wulf, Nicholas P.-2012, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2012

Emeritus

  • Cook, Cleland-1962, Professor Emeritus
  • Flores, Jose D.-1989, Professor; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1990
  • Karantinos, Andy-1965, Professor Emeritus
  • Olson, Curt-1980, Professor Emeritus
  • Wagner, Clare-1991, Emeritus Instructor

Media & Journalism Department

  • Costello, Lori M.-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2018
  • Davison, Janet E.-2012, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2013
  • Duffy, Jarren - 2022, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2019
  • Freidel-Nelson, Kelsey - 2022, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2019
  • Loof, Travis J.-2017, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2017
  • Lubbers, Charles A.-2005, Professor; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1992
  • Mechling, Todd A.-2004, Instructor; B.A., University of South Dakota, 1985
  • Nelson, Joey A. -2022, Instructor; M.S., Dakota State University, 2018
  • Sifferath, Tanner W.-2012, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Van Maanen, Michelle M.-2002, Assistant Professor and Department Chair; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Warren, Hailie A.-2018, Adjunct Instructor; B.A., University of South Dakota, 2011

Emeritus

  • Larson, Gary E. - 2012, Emeritus Lecturer; Ed.S., University of South Dakota, 2000

Modern Languages Department

  • Bates, Nathan J.-2018, Associate Professor of Practice; Ph.D., University of Washington, 2018
  • Dulyanova, Ilmira-2014, Adjunct Instructor; M.A, University of South Dakota, 2011
  • Galicia-Silva, Armando-2018, Instructor; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009
  • Helmer, Angela M.-2008, Professor; Ph.D., Univ of California Los Angeles, 2010
  • Mercado de Lafuente, Sandra R.-2019, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2013
  • Soto y Caballero de Galicia, Dayana-2012, Instructor; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007
  • Turner, Robert L.-2012, Professor; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2006
  • Vanden Top, Rebecca C.-2020, Adjunct Instructor; MSed., Drake University, 2014

Emeritus

  • Gombotz, Istvan-1989, Professor Emeritus of German; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1987
  • Wolfe, Susan-1973, Professor Emerita of History; Ph.D., State University of New York-Stony Brook, 1976

Philosophy Program in the Department of History

  • Clark, Dale L.-2017, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Utah, 2011
  • DiFranco, Ralph-2022, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2016
  • Filotas, Edwin Zoltan-2016, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Philosophy; Ph.D., McGill University, 2015
  • Tinguely, Joseph J.-2012, Associate Professor; Ph.D., New School for Social Research, 2012
  • Zhuo, Yishu-2018, Adjunct; M.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2017

Physics Department

  • Liu, Jing-2014, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Technische Universität München, 2009
  • Mei, Dongming-2006, Professor; Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2003
  • Sander, Joel F.-2013, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Univ of California-Santa Barbara, 2007
  • Sun, Yongchen-2004, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Montana State Univiversity-Bozeman, 1993
  • Tracy, James-2021, Lecturer; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2016
  • Vaidya, Varun-2022, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 2016

Emeritus

  • Keller, Christina-1989, Professor; Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 1988
  • McBride, Vernon-2005, Lecturer; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2001

Political Science Department

  • Braunstein, Richard-1999, Professor; Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, 1999
  • Burgeson, Michael- 2017, Adjunct Instructor; M.S. in Strategic Leadership, Black Hills State University, 2014
  • Cadwell, Terryl R.-2012, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 1987
  • Earnest, David C.-2017, Professor and Chair of Political Science; Ph.D., George Washington University, 2004
  • Erickson, David E.-2011, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota 2008
  • Fairholm, Matthew R.-2002, Professor; Ph.D., George Washington University, 2002
  • Faulhaber, Jacqueline A.-2013, Senior Lecturer; D.S.L., Regent University, 2008
  • Gerrish, Edwin C.-2015, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 2015
  • Heineman, Kevin B.-2009, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 1999
  • Hellwege, Julia M.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2016
  • Houy, Joshua D.-2014, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Jepsen, Eric M.-2006, Professor; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2006
  • Little, Malene A.-2006, Adjunct Instructor; M.P.A., University of South Dakota, 2011
  • McKeown, Cassandra L.-2006, Associate Professor; J.D., University of South Dakota, 2002
  • Mrozla, Thomas J.-2018, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., North Dakota St U Fargo, 2018
  • Nordyke, Shane A.-2008, Professor; Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington, 2008
  • Prescott, John- Adjunct Instructor; MPA, University of Nebraska Omaha 2002
  • Schorn, Timothy J.-1995, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1995
  • Skaff, Mark P.-2009, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2008
  • Williams, Arley D.-2017, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., University of Denver, 1975
  • Wise, Steven A.-2006, Adjunct Instructor; J.D., University of South Dakota, 1980

Emeritus

  • Card, Michael A.-1991, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State University-Columbus, 1992
  • Dahlin, Donald-Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School, 1969
  • Feimer, Steve-Professor Emeritus, D.P.A., University of Oklahoma, 1987
  • Moen, Matthew- Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1986
  • Roche, Michael P.-1974, Professor Emeritus; S.J.D., University of Virginia, 1981
  • Richardson, William- Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., University of Buffalo, 1979
  • Spader, Dean- Professor Emeritus, J.D., University of Denver, 1975

Psychology Department

  • Berkhout, Jan-1973, Professor; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1962
  • Boyd, Elizabeth A.-1992, Professor; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1992
  • Caraway, S J.-1996, Professor; Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 1997
  • Danzi, BreAnne A.-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Miami, 2019
  • Granaas, Michael M.-1986, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1986
  • Peterson, Douglas A.-1997, Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology; Ph.D., Kansas St University-Manhattan, 1999
  • Ricker, Timothy J.-2020, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2013
  • Simons, Jeffrey S.-2000, Professor; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2000
  • Simons, Raluca M.-2007, Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Skillman, Gemma D.-1998, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1999
  • Struckman-Johnson, Cynthia J.-1980, Professor; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1978
  • Thimsen, Sarah-2020, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Nebraska- Lincoln, 2012
  • Yoon, Jong Sung-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2015

Emeritus

  • Schieber, Frank-1992, Professor; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1985
  • Straub, Holly-1987, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Texas Tech University 1990

Sustainability and Environment Department

  • Fierro, Jennifer R.-2011, Instructor; M.S., Coastal Carolina University, 2010
  • Jarchow, Meghann E.-2012, Professor and Chair of Sustainability & Environment; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2012
  • John, Ranjeet-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Toledo, 2011
  • Jordan, Brennan T.-2006, Professor; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2002
  • Kantenbacher, Joseph W.J.-2020, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2015
  • Sweeney, Mark R.-2006, Professor; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2004

College of Fine Arts

Art Department

  • Banasiak, John M.-1980, Professor; M.F.A., School of Art Institute of Chicago, 1975
  • Freese, Lauren M.-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2017
  • Geu, Carol C.-2016, Senior Lecturer; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 1992
  • Hansen, Amber E.-2016, Assistant Professor; M.F.A., University of Kansas, 2010
  • Heeren, Elizabeth M.-2002, Senior Lecturer; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Hook, Phillip M.-2006, Professor; M.F.A., University of Missouri, 1996
  • Kim, Young Ae-2022, Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Knedler, Cory-2001, Professor; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 1998
  • Meyer, Christopher A.-2006, Associate Professor; M.F.A., University of Montana, 2003
  • Quigley, James E.-2020, Assistant Professor; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design, 2009
  • Wohletz, Erin-2022, Assistant Professor, M.F.A., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2021

Emeritus

  • Pizzuto, John T.-2005, Professor; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 1985

Music Department

  • Amundson, Bethany - 2023, Assistant Professor; D.M.A, University of Kansas, 2020
  • Campbell, Timothy J.-2014, Associate Professor; D.M.A., University of Arizona, 2015
  • Covey, Carson-2022, Collaborative Pianist; M.M., North Dakota State University, 2018
  • Cranson, R Todd-2017, Associate Professor; D.M.A., Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2015
  • Feris, Alessandra S.-2016, Associate Professor; D.M.A., Florida State University, 2009
  • Galu, Ioana A.-2016, Associate Professor; D.M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2012
  • Gesteland, Tracelyn K.-2008, Professor; D.M.A., University of Houston, 2007
  • Gray, Susan K.-1995, Professor; D.M.A., University of Michigan, 1990
  • Hilson, Michael T.-2006, Adjunct Instructor; B.M., University of North Texas, 1984
  • Holdhusen, J David-2007, Professor and Chair of Music; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2007
  • Kelley, Bruce-2007, Professor and Dean of the College of Fine Arts; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1997
  • Kocher, Christopher J.-1999, Professor; D.A., Univ of Northern Colorado, 2001
  • Kocher, Stephanie-2006, Adjunct Instructor, M.M., Wichita State University, 1997
  • Kraus, Sonja-2018, Assistant Professor; D.M., Indiana University Bloomington, 2019
  • Laursen, Amy D.-2018, Associate Professor; D.M.A., University of North Texas, 2015
  • Lombardi, Paul M.-2012, Professor; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2004
  • Mendoza, Juan Carlos-2021, Assistant Professor; D.M.A, University of Iowa, 2020
  • Moskowitz, David V.-2001, Professor; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2001
  • Mosterd, Eric-Adjunct Instructor, USD Director CTL; M.M., University of South Dakota, 2004
  • Olson, Rolf-2022, Adjunct Instructor; D.M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1997
  • Ostermann, Jared-2021, Adjunct Instructor; DMA, University of Kansas, 2012
  • Paul, Jeff-2020, Adjunct Instructor; M.M., University of Southern California, 2003
  • Sanderson, David N.-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2017
  • Sidoti, Sue-2022, Adjunct Instructor; M.M., Ohio State University, 1977
  • Thomas, Loretta M.-2006, Adjunct Instructor; M.M., Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1964
  • Tuttle, Alexis-2019, Adjunct Instructor; M.M., University of South Dakota, 2019
  • Viquez Cordoba, Luis A.-2017, Associate Professor; D.M.A., Univ of Missouri Kansas City, 2017
  • Wadley, Darin J.-2004, Associate Professor; D.M.A., University of Arizona, 1998
  • Wehrspann, Deanna K.-2016, Collaborative Pianist; M.L.I.S., Emporia State University, 1994

National Music Museum

  • Martin, Darryl P., 2022, Conservator; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 2003

Emeritus:

  • Banks, Margaret D.-1978, Professor; Ph.D., West Virginia University Morgantown, 1981
  • Reeves, Deborah C.-1996, Professor; D.M.A., University of Iowa, 1990

Theatre Department

  • Case, Timothy-1987, Theatre Adjunct; M.F.A, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1984
  • Downey, Patricia K.-2007, Professor; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2013
  • Genna, Raimondo-2010, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2010
  • Gordon-Bland, Deborah E.-2010, Associate Professor; M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • Larson, Christopher-2021, Instructor; M.M., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Matthys, Michael J.-2021, Assistant Professor; M.F.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1992
  • Mollman, Scott H.-2004, Professor; M.F.A., Wayne State University, 2004
  • Mollman, Sandra E.-2007,Theatre Adjunct; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Nesmith, Matthew C.-2010, Associate Professor; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Pikiben, Alexander-2022, Visiting Assistant Professor; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Scholten, Krista L.-2019, Theatre Adjunct; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 2005
  • Shonk, Victor E.-2013, Associate Professor; M.F.A., Ohio State Univ Columbus, 2010
  • Young, Mollie M.-2018, Theatre Adjunct; M.A., Univ of Northern Colorado, 2018

Beacom School of Business

  • Allgrunn, Michael A.-2006, Professor; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2009
  • Barney, Chet E.-2013, Associate Professor; Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2013
  • Beckmann, Klaus S.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, 2016
  • Bertsch, Gregory G.-2018, Assistant Professor of Practice; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Birger, Chad-2021, Instructor; M.S. Mathematics, South Dakota State University, 2005
  • Carr, David L.-2004, Professor; Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, 1997
  • Cornelsen, Erin E.-2010, Assistant Professor of Practice; M.P.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2002
  • Cuperus, Michael-2022, Instructor; M.B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 2022
  • Custis, Tyler L.-2015, Assistant Professor; J.D., University of South Dakota, 2013
  • Davies, Karen J.-2017, Instructor; M.P.A., University of South Dakota, 1989
  • Driver, James-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 2022
  • Enget, Kathryn A.-2023, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2015
  • Franken, Derek S.-2018, Instructor; M.P.A., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Goodman Shepherd, Jewel-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 2010
  • Hanus, Bartlomiej T.-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2014
  • Heard, Matthew D.-2010, Instructor; M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 2003
  • Kinnamon, Eric S.-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2014
  • Liu, Yanguang (Alice)-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2021
  • Liu, Yi-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2021
  • Lopez Leach, Maria-2020, Associate Professor; D.B.A., Mississippi State University, 2002
  • Manser Payne, Elizabeth H.-2019, Assistant Professor; D.B.A., Univ of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2018
  • Martin, Thomas C.-2014, Instructor Lecturer; M.S., Florida Institute Tech, 2004
  • Muehler, Reed-2020, Instructor Lecturer; M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Ordyna, Paul-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2015
  • Quinn, Emily J.-2017, Instructor Lecturer; M.B.A., University of Sioux Falls, 2016
  • Tiahrt, Thomas W.-2014, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2011
  • Tippit, Adrian-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Texas-El Paso, 2022
  • Tracy, Daniel L.-2007, Professor; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2001
  • Wai, Sebastian T.-2018, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2017
  • Weinandt, Mandie R.-2011, Instructor Lecturer; M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Wergin, Rand E.-2009, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2009
  • South-Winter, Carole A.-2010, Associate Professor; Ed.D., St Cloud State University, 2012
  • Yang, Xue (Sara) -2023, Assistant Professor; MBA, Murray State University, 2018

Emeritus

  • Dykstra, DeVee-1979, Professor; J.D., University of South Dakota, 1984 
  • Huckabee, Gregory M.-2003, Associate Professor; LLM, George Washington University, 1994 
  • Ragothaman, Srinivasan-1991, Professor; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1991 
  • Yockey, Mark-2003, Interim Dean; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2006 

School of Education

Counseling and Psychology in Education Division

  • Ansorge, Kaiya C.-2008, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., Emory University, 2007
  • DeCino, Daniel A.-2016, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Northern Colorado, 2014
  • Faiman, Hannah 2022, Instructor, M.A. University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Freeman, Harry S.-1997, Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997
  • Hardy, Adam J.-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Heavlin, Jeffery J.-2019, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Helbig, Kate A.-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Southern Mississippi, 2019
  • Korth, Karen-2021, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 1998
  • Johnson, Emma L.-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 2022
  • Mekelburg, Jeremiah J.-2019, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.S., University of South Dakota, 2008
  • Newland, Lisa A.-2000, Professor; Ph.D., Utah State University, 2000
  • Oyen, Kari A.-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2016
  • Ritz, Tracie R.-2018, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Schweinle, Amy-2003, Professor; Ph.D., University of Texas-Arlington, 2001
  • Strouse, Gabrielle A.-2015, Associate Professor and Chair; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2011
  • Syed, Daniela C.-2010, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Zahn, Miranda-2022, Assistant Professor; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018

Educational Leadership Division

  • Avoseh, Mejai B.-2004, Professor; Ph.D., University of Ibadan, 1991
  • Baker, David-2023, Assistant Professor; University of Wyoming, 2015
  • Beller, Shannon-2018, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Childs, Joe-2018, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Dolliver, Jason C.-2018, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Frederick, Tim-2022, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Grieve, Kimberly-2015, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., University of Toledo, 2009
  • Grichko, Vassa -2022, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Texas AM, 2022
  • Hurner, Casey-2020, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Johnson, Heather-2022, Adjunct Instructor; University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Kerr, Sam D-2018, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2001
  • Khattapan, Charat-2022, Adjunct Professor; Ph.D., University of Cumberlands, 2017
  • Lehmann, Erin E.-2019, Assistant Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Lowery, Jennifer N.-2011, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014
  • Moon, Demetria, C-Adjunct Instructor, Ed.D. University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Rasmussen, Jerry W.-2018, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Santo, Susan-2001, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2001
  • Sargeant, Lynn-2023, Adjunct Professor; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2001
  • Steinhoff, Kraig-2022, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2019
  • Stiemansma, Craig​-2023, Adjunct Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2009
  • Swank, David-2022, Assistant Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Ward-Maguire, Patti-2016, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2007

Emeritus

  • Card, Karen-1995, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1991
  • Santo, Susan-2001, Senior Lecturer; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2001

Kinesiology and Sport Management Division

  • Anderson, Amanda-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2020
  • Anderson, Steven-2022, Instructor; M.S., Iowa State Univeristy, 2014
  • Becker, Jonathon-2023, Instructor; M. A., Concordia University, 2017
  • Daw, Jessie-2023, Associate Professor of Practice; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1999
  • Johnson, Wendy M.-1998, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1997
  • Yang, Hyung Suk-2017, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2017

Teacher Residency and Education Division

  • Carr, Nicole L.-2018, Instructor; M.S., Southwest Minnesota State Univ, 2011
  • DeMuth, Kristen M.-2017, Instructor; M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2017
  • Gapp, Susan C.-2000, Associate Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Hazlett, Lisa A.-1989, Professor; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1989
  • Hoefert, Branden -2023, Lecturer; M.S., Fort Hays State University, 2015 
  • Hovden, Jamie L.-2022, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Iverson, Monica K.-2014, Senior Lecturer; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • McMurry-Kozak, Carla, Instructor; Ed.S., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Mourlam, Daniel J.-2015, Associate Professor and Division Chair; Ed.D., University of Northern Iowa, 2015
  • Phillips, Rebecca E.-2019, Instructor; M.A., Doane University, 2006
  • Reins, Kevin-2003, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2003
  • Skinner, Theresa M.-2014, Instructor; Ed.S., University of South Dakota, 2014
  • Wiebers, Robin M.-2010, Lecturer and Associate Dean; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2014
  • Williams, Jing A.-2014, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Ohio University Athens, 2014
  • Williams, John M.-2022, Assistant Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2022

Emeritus

  • Zalud, Garreth-1991, Professor; Ph.D., University of Georgia Athens, 1985

School of Health Sciences

Addiction Counseling and Prevention Department

  • Crim, Derrick E.-2023, Adjunct; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN, 2013
  • Dittberner, Melissa L.-2018, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Korkow, John W.-2003, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2009
  • Nielsen Ogdahl, Erin B.-2009, Instructor; J.D., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Orr, Amy L.-2016, Advisor/Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Redden, Kacee-2022, Adjunct; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2016
  • Rogers, Mary C.-2003, Adjunct; Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 2003
  • Termansen, Kari-2022, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2020
  • Zavadil, Francis J.-2014, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1993

Emeritus

  • Sevening, Diane K.-1991, Assistant Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 1999
  • Merrigan, Mary L.-2008, Assistant Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2013

Dean of Health Sciences

  • Sanderson, Carrie G.-2017, Director of Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment; J.D., University of South Dakota, 2010

Dental Hygiene Department

  • Brandner, Melissa, 2022, Dentist; D.D.S., University of Nebraska School of Dentistry, 1999
  • Bruggeman, Hailey, 2023, Adjunct Clinical Instructor; M.P.H., University of South Dakota, 2020
  • Drake, Miranda-2022, Assistant Professor of Practice, Chair of Dental Hygiene; MSDH, University of Minnesota, 2016
  • Grunewaldt, Ann-2020, Clinical Instructor; B.S., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Irish, Kelsey-2019, Clinical Instructor; B.S., University of South Dakota, 2010
  • Jarding, Michelle-2020, Clinical Instructor; B.S., University of South Dakota, 2011
  • Koele, Tara-2021, Clinical Instructor; B.S., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Kopf, Blake, 2022, Dentist; D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2018
  • Kopf, Zachary, 2023, Dentist; D.D.S, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2009
  • Lint, Caitlyn, 2022, Adjunct Clinical Instructor; M.P.H., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Molencamp, Molly.-2010, Assistant Professor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2009
  • Prosser, Heather-2022, Adjunct Clinical Instructor; MS, University of Minnesora, 2020
  • Regnerus, Carissa.-2001, Associate Professor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2011
  • Schwiesow, Alleana-2022, Adjunct Clinical Instructor; B.S., Northern Arizona University, 2006
  • Uecker, Cola-2021, Adjunct Clinical Instructor; B.S., University of South Dakota, 2014
  • Wendel, Tasha-2017, Adjunct Clinical Instructor; M.P.H., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Williams, Katie-2012, Assistant Professor; M.S., Eastern Washington University, 2021
  • Wilson, Lasandra-2017, Instructor Lecturer; M.S., Eastern Washington University, 2021

Emeritus

  • Brunick, Ann, Professor Emeritus
  • Kennedy, Beverly, Professor Emeritus
  • Nelson, Robert, Professor Emeritus
  • Nelson, Debra, Professor Emeritus

Medical Laboratory Sciences Department

  • Deleon, Viviana- 2020, Adjunct; MPH, University of South Dakota, 2020
  • Potter, Kari N.-2016, Instructor and Chair of Medical Laboratory Science; M.S., University of North Dakota, 2016
  • Rezac, Jena- 2021, Temp. Instructor; B.S., University of South Dakota, 2020

Nursing Department

  • Bainbridge, Amanda-2022, Assistant Professor; D.N.A.P., Morningside University, 2021
  • Casper-McLay, Heather M.-2019, Instructor Lecturer; D.N.P., Morningside University, 2022
  • Ebbesen, Kelli C.-2016, Instructor Lecturer; M.N., University of Phoenix, 2012
  • Feller, Lisa M.-2000, Associate Professor; M.S., South Dakota State University, 1994
  • Fischbach, Cheryl L.-2006, Lecturer; D.N.P., Deaconess College Nursing, 2016
  • Fleming, Danielle-2020, Instructor; M.S.N., University of Texas at Tyler, 2018
  • Fransen, Katie-2020, Instructor; M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2022
  • Hegge, Helene K.-2011, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., Mount Marty College, 2011
  • Holmberg, Nicole A.-2018, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2013
  • Hunsley-McTighe, Amy L.-2003, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., Phoenix College, 2006
  • Keefner, Tamara-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., South Dakota State University, 2019
  • Kendall, Pam-2022, Lecturer; D.N.P., Frontier Nursing University, 2017
  • Kleinhesselink, Anne K.-2008, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Walden University, 2019
  • Koch Dawn-2022, Instructor; M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College, 2022
  • Kupershmidt, Sabina-2015, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1990
  • Lichtenberg, Michelle L.-2008, Lecturer; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Luken, Regan R.-2017, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., South Dakota State University, 2009
  • Mikel, Anneka-2022, Instructor; M.S.N., South Dakota State University, 2016
  • Munter, Lori A.-2019, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., Walden University, 2018
  • Olson, Lesli-2021, Instructor; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University, 2016
  • Page, Robyn-2022; M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College, 2021
  • Pankratz, Jeanna L.-2015, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., South Dakota State University, 2014
  • Pithan, Anne T.-2017, Assistant Professor; D.N.P., Allen College, 2017
  • Rentschler, Robyn R.-2019, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., University of Mary, 2018
  • Rich-Jacobsen, Shauna-2022, DNAP Program Director and Assistant Professor of Practice; D.N.A.P., Mount Marty College, 2020
  • Rossow, Jeannie M.-2017, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., South Dakota State University, 2016
  • Stolle, Barbara A.-2010, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., South Dakota State University, 1995
  • Truhe, Lorie-2021, Instructor; B.S.N., Morningside College, 2008
  • Varenhorst, Lisa J.-2016, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., Walden University, 2011
  • Warren, Dawn R.-1996, Lecturer; M.S.N., South Dakota State University, 2001
  • Warren, Jessica-2021, Lecturer; Ed.D., Bryan College of Health Sciences, 2021
  • Waters, Heidi J.-2017, Instructor Lecturer; M.S.N., Walden University, 2016
  • Yockey, Jean-2003, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Northern Colorado, 2015

Occupational Therapy Department

  • Cerny, Shana L.-2012, Associate Professor; D.O.T., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2013
  • Ericsson, Katie-2022, Instructor; OTD, University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Feldhacker, Mackenzie L.-2018, Assistant Professor; O.T.D., Creighton University, 2012
  • Herbert, Karen R.-2020, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2012
  • Ikiugu, Moses N.-2005, Professor; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2001
  • Lucas Molitor, Whitney M.-2015, Associate Professor; PhD., University of South Dakota, 2020 
  • Naber, Allison J.-2017, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2022
  • Nissen, Ranelle M.-2011, Associate Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2017
  • Tank, Cindi-2020, Adjunct Professor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2004

Emeritus

  • Brockevelt, Barb-1994, Professor Emerita; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2006 

Physical Therapy Department

  • Berg-Poppe, Patti-2006, Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2014 
  • Christensen, Monica-2019, Adjunct Instructor; D.P.T., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2014
  • Dewald, Matthew-2020, Assistant Professor; D.P.T., University of South Dakota, 2008
  • Droge, Jed-2022, Assistant Professor; D.P.T., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2010
  • Jordre, Becca-2008, Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Karges, Joy-1996, Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2003 
  • Ladwig, Adam-2019, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Leedom, Matthew-2017, Assistant Professor; D.P.T., Creighton University, 2013 
  • Liu, Hsin-yi (Tanya)-2021, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2013
  • Ponstein, Mark-2016, Adjunct Instructor; D.P.T., Missouri State University, 2009 
  • Samuels, Nicolle-2011, Adjunct Instructor; MSPT., University of South Dakota, 2001 
  • Turbak, Tyler-2021, Adjunct Instructor; D.P.T., University of South Dakota, 2016
  • Wietfeld, Staci-2017, Adjunct Instructor; D.P.T., Creighton University, 1997 
  • Zimney, Kory-2013, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2020

Emeritus

  • Svien, Lana - 1989, Professor Emerita; Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2002 
  • Ekstrom, Richard - 1997, Professor Emeritus; D.Sc., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2001 1977 
  • Osborn, Roy - 1997, Professor Emeritus; D.P.T., University of North Dakota, 2007 

Physician Assistant Department

  • Cleveland, Tracy L.-2018, Professor; Ed.D., University of Missouri, 2017 
  • Evenson, Amber K.-2019, Assistant Professor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2015 
  • Hulse, Betty A.-2008, Associate Professor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2006 
  • Kassin, Kathryn T.-2019, Assistant Professor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2008 
  • Nilson, Wade A.-2000, Professor and Chair of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Sciences; Ed.D., Bethel University, 2016 
  • Schweinle III, William E.-2008, Professor; Ph.D., Univ of Texas at Arlington, 2002 
  • Trimble, Nancy D.-2004, Assistant Professor; D.M.S., Lincoln Memorial University, 2019 
  • Vogt, H. Bruce-1995, Professor and Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Sciences; M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1974 

Public Health and Health Sciences Department

  • Allen, Melissa C.-2012, Adjunct Instructor; D.P.T., Regis University, 2003
  • AnisAbdellatif, Musheera A.-2014, Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Baete Kenyon, DenYelle-2019, Program Director/Professor; University of Arizona, 2006
  • Bruggeman, Hailey A.-2022, Adjunct Instructor; M.P.H., University of South Dakota, 2020
  • Burton, Tara-2022, Adjunct Instructor
  • Gabbert, Corryn N.-2019, Adjunct Instructor; M.P.H., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Hook, Jonelle M.-2018, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2013
  • Jansen, Amber R.-2020, Adjunct Instructor; D.P.T., University of South Dakota, 2009
  • Jepperson, Shelby-2017, Adjunct Assistant Professor; M.P.H., University of New England, 2016
  • Killian, M. Scott-2014, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles, 2002
  • Kupershmidt, Sabina-2015, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1990
  • Melstad, Sandra L.-2019, Adjunct Instructor; M.P.H., Tulane University, 2005
  • Mockler, Wynette R.-2020, Instructor; M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2019
  • Muehler, Kerri, 2022-Instructor; M.S., North Dakota State University, 1998
  • Nelson, Amy Lynn M.-2014, Program Director/Lecturer; O.T.D., University of South Dakota, 2017
  • Puumala, Susan-2019, Professor of Practice; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2010
  • Seiber, Michaela-2020, Adjunct Instructor; M.P.H., University of South Dakota, 2016
  • Siemonsma, Sarah E.-2021, Adjunct Instructor; M.A., Ottawa University, 2018
  • Smith, Rexann K-2018, Adjunct Instructor; M.S.N., Liberty University, 2011
  • Stach, Anna L.-2022, Adjunct Instructor; M.S., University of South Dakota, 2012
  • Turgeon-Drake, Jamie A.-2015, Instructor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2015
  • Walker, Margaret J.-2012, Adjunct Instructor; Ed.D., University of Phoenix, 2007
  • Wilson, Ann L.-1976, Adjunct Instructor; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1975

Emeritus

  • Larson, June C. - 1980, Professor; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2016
  • Wolff, Becky - 2011, Instructor; M.S.N., M.A., University of Evansville, 1979

Social Work Department

  • Bass, Kelly-2016, Associate Professor; D.S.W., University of Tennessee, 2015
  • Cassanova, Tallie-2019, Instructor; M.S.W., University of Iowa, 2014
  • Dinata, Erna-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2010
  • Gauer, Alexa-2022, Instructor; M.S.W., University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2013
  • Grode-Wolters, Megan- 2019, Instructor; M.A., University of Chicago, 2014
  • Hodge, Chabli-2021, Instructor; M.S.W., Barry University, 2018
  • LaPlante, Kathryn D.-2007, Instructor; M.S.W, University of California Berkeley, 2002
  • Lecy, Natalie-2022, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Utah, 2022
  • Roh, Soon Hee-2011, Professor; Ph.D., New York University, 2010

Emeritus

  • Norris, Debra S.-1999, Associate Professor; M.S.W. and Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 1998

Knudson School of Law

  • Brazeal, Gregory-2020, Assistant Professor; J.D., Harvard University, 2010
  • Fulton, Neil-2019, Associate Professor and Dean; J.D., University of Minnesota, 1997
  • Garry, Patrick M.-2003, Professor; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1986
  • Haksgaard, Hannah C.-2016, Professor; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2012
  • Hess, Wendy N.-2012, Professor; J.D., University of Denver, 1998
  • Kammer, Sean M.-2012, Professor; J.D., Duke University, 2004
  • Macias, Steven J.-2021, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2002
  • Madison, Allen D.-2012, Professor; J.D., Hofstra University, 1997
  • Mays, Shirley L.-2022, Assistant Professor; J.D., Harvard University, 1987
  • McKey, Michael A.-2013, Assistant Professor; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, 1998
  • Miller, Robert W.-2022, Assistant Professor; J.D., Emory University, 2011
  • Moore, Tyler-2021, Assistant Professor; J.D., Georgetown University, 2011
  • Nash, Tamara-2022, Lecturer; J.D., University of South Dakota, 2013
  • Rose, Laura A.-2018, Associate Professor; J.D., Stetson University, 2012
  • Simmons, Thomas E.-2013, Professor; J.D., University of South Dakota, 1998
  • Stavish, Rebecca-2021, Lecturer; J.D., St. Thomas University, 2014
  • Tweedy, Ann E.-2019, Professor; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1999
  • Young, Eric W.-2016, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Dean, and Law Library Director; J.D., Northern Kentucky University, 2002

Emeritus

  • Baron, Roger M.-1990, Professor Emeritus; J.D., University of Missouri, Columbia, 1976
  • Day, David-1983, Professor Emeritus; J.D., University of Iowa, 1977
  • Geu, Thomas-1989, Professor Emeritus; J.D., University of Nebraska, 1983
  • Gingiss, Randall J.-1996, Professor Emeritus; J.D., University of Michigan, 1969
  • Hutton, Christine-1984, Professor Emeritus; J.D., Washburn University, 1978
  • Pasqualucci, Jo M.-1996, Professor Emeritus; J.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1983
  • Pommersheim, Frank-1984, Professor Emeritus; J.D., Columbia University, 1968
  • Thatcher, Charles M.-1977, Professor Emeritus; J.D., Ohio Northern University, 1975
  • Van Patten, Jonathan K.-1981, Professor Emeritus; J.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1973
  • Vickrey, Barry-1993, Professor Emeritus; J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1977

Dean of Students

  • Grieve, Kimberly A.-2012, Assistant Professor and Vice President and Dean of Students; Ph.D., University of Toledo, 2009

Academic & Career Planning Center

  • Berninger, Wayne W.-2019, Academic Advisor; M.S., Long Island University, 2014
  • Davis, McHale - 2021, Academic and Career Advisor, M.S., State University of New York at Albany, 2019
  • Davis, Terrance - 2021, Academic Advisor; M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2019
  • Haddad, Holly A.-2005, Pre-Med/Pre-Health Academic Advisor and Instructor; D.M.A., University of Arizona 2006
  • Johnson, Heather D.-2010, Instructor Lecturer; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Kidney, John J.-2014, Academic Advisor; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2012
  • Mart, Sara L.-2006, Instructor Lecturer; M.A., University of South Dakota, 2006
  • Rizzio, Claire T.-2018, Academic Advisor; M.S.W., University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Ward, Stephen K - 2001, Director; M.A, University of South Dakota, 1993
  • Wittmuss, Sarah Hirsch-2001, Instructor Lecturer; J.D., University of South Dakota, 1996

Honors

  • Welch, Robert C.-2018, Adjunct Lecturer; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2011

Student Athlete Success Center

  • Evans, Colleen D.-2012, Director, Student Athlete Success Center; M.A., Sam Houston State University, 1991
  • Hochstein, Darin J.-2016, Academic Advisor; Student Athlete Success Center; M.Ed., University of Sioux Falls, 2015
  • Jensen, Rebecca K.-1998, Academic Advisor, Student Athlete Success Center; M.A., University of Dayton, 1998

USD Libraries

  • Aldrich, Alan W.-2005, Associate Professor; M.A.L.I.S, University of Iowa, 2005
  • Alexander, David L.-2006, Associate Professor and Associate Dean; Ed.D., University of South Dakota, 2007
  • Burdge, Ryan -2023, Assistant Librarian; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2014
  • Daily, Daniel L.-2009, Dean and Assistant Professor;  MS.L.I.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1994
  • Duncan, Lisa E.-2015, Visiting Assistant Librarian; MA.L.I.S., University of Arizona, 2009
  • Dejager-Loftus, Danielle P.-1995, Associate Professor; M.L.S., University of South Dakota, 2008
  • Herley, Samuel -2011, Assistant Librarian; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Chapel Hill, 2010
  • Hneiny, Layal-2021, Assistant Librarian; M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • Johnson, Timmi L.-2010, Associate Librarian; M.L.I.S, Dominican University, 2005 
  • Lebo, Rachael A.-2017, Assistant Librarian; M.L.S., University of Kentucky, 2015
  • Leibiger, Carol A.-2001, Professor; Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1985
  • McElhinney, Kathleen A.-2011, Associate Librarian; M.L.S., Univ of California Los Angeles, 1992
  • Simonson, Anna -2022, Assistant Librarian; Ph.D., The Graduate Center, CUNY, 2017
  • Vacek, Shelie L.-2011, Associate Librarian; M.L.I.S., University of North Texas, 2013 

Emeritus

  • Gauger, Barbara J. -2000, Associate Professor; MA.L.I.S., University of Michigan, 1982  (Effective Dec. 11, 2012)
  • Johnson, Stephen K.-1998, Associate Professor; MA.L.I.S., University of Iowa, 1992 (Effective Nov. 21, 2022)