Faculty
Year in parentheses denotes when employment with Trine University began.
Brendan Allen (2021)
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (University of Kansas); M.A. (University of Maine); M.F.A. (Temple University)
Thomas "Gus" Almonroeder (2017-2019, 2022)
Assistant Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.S., D.P.T. (University of Wisconsin - La Cross); Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
Ann Alvar (2022)
Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health Professions
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Purdue University)
William Barge (2002)
Professor, Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Miami University); M.B.A. (Indiana University),
M.S. (Regis University); Ph.D. (Indiana State University)
William Barry (2008) Dean
Professor, Reiners Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Carnegie Mellon University); M.S. (Stanford University); Ph.D. (Carnegie Mellon University)
Max Baumgartner (2013) Director, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.A. (University of Toledo); B.S. (University of Toledo/Medical College of Ohio); P.T. (University of St. Augustine); Ph.D. (Nova Southeastern University); O.C.S.; F.A.A.O.M.P.T.
Allen Beatty (2022)
Assistant Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.S.s (Franklin University); M.S. (Capital University Law School)
Catherine Benson (2012) Dean, Rick L. & Vicki L. James Dean’s Chair in Ketner School of Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.A. (Transylvania University); P.G.A. Certification; M.S.L. (Trine University)
Jennifer Berube (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing Program
College of Health Professions
B.S.N., M.S.N. (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth); Ph.D.-IP (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
Michael Biegas (2005)
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology & Social Sciences
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Tri-State University); M.A. (Michigan State University)
Tyann Billman (2021)
Assistant Professor,Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (University of Washington); M.S. (Western Michigan University)
Michael Blaz (1976)
Department Chair
Professor, Department of Psychology, & Social Sciences
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (University of Minnesota); M.A. (Illinois State University); Ph.D. (University of Kentucky)
Justin Bock (2016)
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.S. (Taylor University); M.Ed. (Indiana Wesleyan University)
Angela Bojrab (2014)
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
A.S., B.S., (Purdue University); D.P.M. (Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and Catholic Health System, Sisters of Charity Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery)
Ana Boman (2015)
Lecturer, Department of Humanities & Communications
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A., M.A. (Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne): M.A. (Universidad de Valladolid)
Jacob Borden (2019)
Associate Professor, McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
B.S. (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology); M.S. (Auburn University); M.B.A. (Spring Hill College); Ph.D. (Northwestern University)
Byron Bond (2018-2020, 2022)
Associate Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Kalamazoo College); M.A. (Ball State University); Ph.D. (Indiana State University)
Kristina Brewer (2004) CHP Director of Information Services
Instructor
College of Health Professions
B.A. (Western Michigan University); M.L.I.S. (University of Michigan)
Earl D. Brooks, II (2000) President
Professor, Science
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee)
Greg Brooks (2015)
Assistant Professor, Business
Ketner School of Busienss
B.S. (Ball State University); MBA (Saint Francis University)
Kodi Buell (2011)
Senior Director Online Learning
Instructor, TrineOnline
College of Graduate & Professional Studies
M.S. (University of Maryland Global Campus)
James Canino (2010) Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Milwaukee School of Engineering); M.S., Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Christopher Carlin (2022)
Associate Professor, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Touro College of Health Sciences); B.A. (St. John Fisher College); M.Div. (St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry); Ed.D. (University of New England)
Stephen Carr (2003)
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (University of Ulster); Ph.D. (Queens University of Belfast)
Sean Carroll (1990)
Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.E. (Vanderbilt University); M.S.E., Ph.D. (Princeton University)
Gurudutt Chandrashekar (2018)
Assistant Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering); M.S. (Ruhr University of Bochum); Ph.D. (University of Wyoming)
Linda Conley (2010) Director of Accreditation for ACBSP
Associate Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.S.B.A., M.O.D. (Bowling Green State University)
Linda Cooper, (2020)
Assistant Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.B.A., M.A. (Eastern Michigan University); M.B.A. (University of Michigan)
Charles Copeland (2018) Director
Assistant Professor, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Purdue University); B.S., P.A. (University of Nebraska)
Erikson Conking (2022)
Assistant Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.S. (Indiana University - South Bend); M.S., Ph.D-ABD (Walden University)
Amanda Davis (2017)
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (University of Indianapolis); M.S. (Des Moines University)
Lauren Decker (2014) Department Chair
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Indiana-Purdue University); M.A. (Western Governors University)
Jacqueline Delagrange (2015) Department Chair
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Trine University); M.S. (Trine University); J.D. (Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School)
Ryan Dombkowski (2014)
Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.A. (Wabash College); Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame)
Philip Downs (2021) Director of Graduate Programs
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.A., B.S., M.S., (Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne); Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Samuel Drerup (2016) Faculty President
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Ohio University); M.S. (Wright State University); Ph.D. (Ohio University)
Steven Dulaney (2013)
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.A. (Adrian College); Ph.D. (Michigan State)
Martin Dygert (2017)
Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Physics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Tri-State University); M.Ed. (Ball State University)
Keirsten A. Eberts (2014) Associate Vice President and Dean
Instructor, TrineOnline
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
B.S., M.S.L. (Trine University)
Nicole Edmonds (2019)
Assistant Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Ball State University); D.P.T. (Grand Valley State University)
Lauren Edwards (2022)
Assistant Professor, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Indiana State University); PA-C ( Lincoln Memorial University)
Jenna L. Encheff, P.T., Ph.D. (2015) Associate Director, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.S., M.S., P.T., Ph.D. (The University of Toledo)
Jacob Finnerman (2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Design Engineering & Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S.E.M. (Trine University)
Tracey Floto (2015) Executive Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Assistant Professor
Academic Affairs
A.S. (Schoolcraft College); B.A. (Spring Arbor College); Teacher Certification (Indiana University-Purdue University, Ft. Wayne); M.S.L. (Trine University)
Sarah Franzen (2009)
Dean, Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
Associate Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A., M.S. (Indiana University); Ph.D. (University of Indiana of Pennsylvania)
Nadeena Frye (2019) Director for CHP Accreditation and Compliance
Associate Professor, Nursing Program
College of Health Professions
B.S.N., M.S.N (Indiana Wesleyan University); Ph.D. (Capella University)
Roberta Gagnon (2017)
Assistant Professor, Department of Design Engineering Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (University of Toledo); M.B.A. (Florida Institute of Technology)
Maria Gerschutz (2013) Department Chair
Associate Professor, Bock Department of Biomedical Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Wright State University)
Anna Glowinski (2020)
Assistant Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.A. (Hanover College); Ph.D. (University of Missouri)
Eric Goddard (2017)
Lecturer, Department of Psychology & Social Sciences
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Taylor University); M.A., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin)
Jeanette Goddard (2016)
Associate Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Calvin College); M.A., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin)
Max Gong (2019)
Assistant Professor, Bock Department of Biomedical Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.A.Sc., Ph.D. (University of Toronto); M.A. Sc. (University of Guelph)
Gary Greene (2013) Department Chair, Laurence L. Dresser Chair of Engineering
Associate Professor, Reiners Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S. Ph.D. (Missouri University of Science & Technology) P.E.
Abbey Guyll (2021)
Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health Professions
B.S., M.A. (Ball State University)
James Hallas (2023)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Ph.D. (Western Michigan University)
Amy Heavin (2022) Director of Transition to Teaching
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.A. (DePauw University); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Indiana State University)
Kevin Hamman (2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Purdue University); M.S. (Keller Graduate School of Management)
Brittni Heiden (2019) Executive Director of CGPS Academic Operations
Instructor, TrineOnline
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
B.A. (Saginaw Valley State University); M.S.L. (Trine University)
Kandee Heisler (2010)
Lecturer, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A., M.A. (Morehead State University)
Allen Hersel (2003)
Professor, McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (University of Missouri-Rolla); M.S. (University of Kansas); M.S., Ph.D. (Yale University)
Tricia Hersel (2013)
Lecturer, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.B.A. (Hofstra University); M.B.A. (St. Johns University)
Michael Hess (2014)
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Michigan State University); M.L.E.O.T.C. (Police Officer Certification);
J.D. (Thomas Cooley Law School)
Melissa Higbee (2020)
Lecturer, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Tri-State University); M.A. (Ball State University)
Timothy Hopp (2003)
Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Rocky Mountain College); M.A. (University of Maine);
Ph.D. (Texas A. & M. University-Commerce)
Jeremy Howard (2015) Director of Student Engagement
Instructor, Department of Student Success
B.S. (Trine University); M.S. (Trine University)
Timothy Jenkins (2012)
Associate Professor, Department of Design Engineering Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Michigan Technological University)
Angel Jennings (2021)
Associate Professor, Nursing Program
College of Health Professions
A.S.N. (Ivy Tech Community College); B.S.N., M.S.N. (Western Governors University); Ph.D. (Capella University)
Jiang, Lingxiao “Jenson” (2015) Associate Director of Global Partnerships
Instructor, TrineOnline
Office of International Services
B.S. (The University of Hong Kong); M.B.A. (Trine University)
Ira Jones (1983)
Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Davidson College); M.S. (New York University); Ph.D. (Auburn University)
Mark Kays (2007) Director
Associate Professor, Music Program
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Ball State University), M.S. (Indiana University)
Haseeb Kazi (2006) Director, Study Abroad
Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (University of Punjab), M.S. (Quaid-I-Azam University), M.S., Ph.D. (Southern Illinois University)
Chad Keefer (2005) Department Chair
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S., M.A., Ed.D. (Ball State University)
Kinsey Cotton Kelly (2012)
Assistant Professor, Bock Department of Biomedical Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., Ph.D. (Louisiana Tech University)
Mahesh Khadka (2016)
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Allen School or Engineering & Technology
B.S. (Nepal Engineering College); M.S., Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University)
Anthony Kline (2012) Dean
Associate Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Ball State University)
Jon Koch (2014)
Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Valparaiso University); M.S., Ph.D. (Stanford University)
Marek Kolar (2009)
H. Phillip Conrad Chair
Associate Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.B.A. (Northwood University); M.A. (Western Michigan University);
Ph.D. (Michigan State University)
Rachelle Kuhn (2022)
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Ball State University); M.P.H. (University of Toledo); Ed.D. (Lincoln Memorial University)
Alex Kutsenok (2022)
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Allen School of Engineering & Technology
B.S. (Rose-Holman Institute of Technology); M.S. (Indiana University)
Vinnie Lang (2014)
Instructor, Department of Exercise Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.A., M.S. (Purdue University)
Brian Lapp (2020)
Assistant Professor, Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program
College of Health Professions
B.A. (Wittenberg University); M.S. (Miami University); M.S. P.A.-C. (Western Michigan University)
Anthony Layson (2009)
Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.Sc. (Indiana-Purdue University); Ph.D. (Iowa State University)
Chanda Lichtsinn (2020) Director
Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Purdue University); M.S. (Bowling Green State University)
Liu, Changhong "John" (2019)
Assistant Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Chongging Jiaotong University); Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Jennifer Lloyd (2018) Director, Surgical Technology
Instructor, Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Program
College of Health Professions
Surgical Technologist (University of Saint Francis); B.S., HCM (Siena Heights University)
Rocky Lo (2021)
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Social Sciences
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
A.S. (Delta Community College); B.S. (Central Michigan University): M.A.' Ph.D. (Walden University)
Franklin Luchini (2014)
Assistant Professor, Department of Design Engineering and Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.A., B.S. (Michigan State University): M.S. (Purdue University)
Jeffrey Ludholtz (2022)
Lecturer, TrineOnline
College of Graduate & Professional Studies
B.B.A. (Baker College); M.B.A. (Cornerstone University); M.S. (Purdue University); Ph.D. (Colorado Technical University)
Amanda Malefyt (2012) Department Chair
Associate Professor, McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Tri-State University); Ph.D. (Michigan State University)
Melissa Mayus (2017)
Associate Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (University of Notre Dame); M.A. (Saint Louis University); M.A. (University of Iceland);
Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame)
Oriana McBride (2021)
Instructor, Department of Physics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Trine University)
Steven Messer (2022)
Instructor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Elmhurst University); M.S. (Townson University); Ph.D.- ABD (Arizona State University)
Andrea Mitofsky (2008)
Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Illinois)
Kevin Molyet (2009)
Associate Professor, Department of Design Engineering Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Toledo)
Hemin Mohammed (2021)
Assistant Professor, Reiners Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Allen School of Engineering & Computing
B.S. (University of Tikrit); M.S., Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Vicki Moravec (2002) Department Chair
Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne);
Ph.D. (University of Illinois-Chicago)
Thomas Morrill (2020) Director Math Help Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Earlham College); M.S., Ph.D. (Oregon State University)
Timothy J. Murphy (2008)
Instructor, Reiners Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Virginia Polytechnic and State University); M.S. (University of Texas)
Stephanie Myers (2021)
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Adrian College); M.S., Ph.D. (University of Florida)
Cindy Neyer (1998)
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (University of Kansas); Ph.D. (Iowa State University)
Angelia Niederhelman (2017)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Physics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. M.S. (Indiana – Purdue University, Fort Wayne)
Jill Noyes (2019)
Director Library
Instructor, English
B.A. (Purdue University); M.S., M.S. L. (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis)
Michael Oliver (2021)
Lecturer, Department of Humanities & Communications
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Western Kentucky); M.A. (Michigan State University); M.A. (Southern New Hampshire University); Ed.D. (University of Phoenix)
Francisco Ortiz (2015)
Vice President Student Affairs
Instructor, Criminal Justice
Office of Student Affairs
B.S. (Trine University); M.S. (Indiana Wesleyan University)
Cynthia Palmer (2019)
Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions
B.S. (Saint Mary’s College); M.S. (Indiana University School of Medicine); Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame)
Hong Park (2009)
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Pukyong National University) M.S., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
John Patton (2014)
Associate Professor, Bock Department of Biomedical Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (University of Michigan); M.S. (New Mexico State University); Ph.D. (Rice University)
Alecia Pfefferkorn (2022)
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.S., M.Ed. (Indiana University)
Brandon Podgorski (2017) Director Center for Sports Studies
Associate Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.G.S. (Indiana University); M.S. (Ohio State University)
Joshua Pranger (2019)
Instructor, TrineOnline
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
B.S. (Indiana University); M.S. (Indiana Tech)
Kimberly Precht (2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
Jannen School of Arts and Sciences
B.S. (Kansas State University); M.S. (University of Iowa)
Janelle Pulczinski (2020) Director, Amy Nicholls Writing Center
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (College of St. Scholastica); M.A. (University of Nebraska); M.A., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
David Quist (2019)
Assistant Professor, Science Department
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B. S. (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts); M.A., Ph.D. (Krieger School of Arts and Sciences);
Jeffrey Raymond (2014)
Instructor, McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Michigan State University); M.S. (Trine University)
Jeremy Rentz (2010) William & Patricia Schantz Professorship in Civil Engineering
Professor, Reiners Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., Ph.D. (University of Iowa)
Deborah Richard (2019)
Department Chair
Assistant Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.A., MBOL, MBA (Defiance College)
Patrick Ridout (2016)
Instructor
Information Services, Academic Success Center
B.A. (Indiana University Southeast); M.L.I.S. (Indiana University)
Megan Rosswurm (2019)
Instructor, Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology Program
College of Health Professions
A.A.S. (University of Saint Francis)
Jodi Sandvik (2019)
Assistant Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Marquette University); M.S. (Miami University); D.P.T. (Drexel University); DS.C. (Rockey Mountain University)
Rizacan Sarikaya (2021)
Assistant Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School Engineering & Computing
B.Sc. (Istanbul Technical University); M.Sc., Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Courtney Sasse (2022) Director
Associate Professor, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
B.A. (Purdue University); M.S. (University of South Alabama); M.A, Ph.D. (Pacifica Graduate Institute)
John Shannon (2007-2015, 2018) Provost, Senior Vice President
Professor, English
B.A. (State University of New York); M.A. (Southern Illinois University);
Ph.D. (Ohio State University)
Sameer Sharma (2008) Department Chair, Clayton W. Abrams Chair
Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Punjab Engineering College, India); M.S. (Brandeis University); M.S.E., Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University)
Michael Smith (2021)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S., M.S. (Purdue University)
Ryan Schnurr (2022)
Assistant Professor. Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Hungington University); M.A. (University of Illinois at Chicago): M.A., Ph.D.-ABD (Purdue University)
Vernon Stanger (2015)
Lecturer, Business
Ketner School of Business
C.P.A., M.B.A. (Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne)
Lexi Staten (2019) Department Chair
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Purdue University); M.S. (Texas Woman’s University)
Jennifer Staude (2017) Director, Honors Program
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Alma College); Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame)
Michael Staude (2018)
Associate Professor, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (University of Northern Iowa); Ph.D. (Notre Dame)
Shane Steele (2015)
Dean & Assistant Vice President
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
College of Health Professions
B.S. (Boston University); D.P.T. (Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science)
Laurie Stockton-Monreno (2020) Director of Montessori Education
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.S., M.S. (University of Texas)
Steven Sullivan (2015)
Associate Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Professions
M.B.A. (Bethel College); D.P.T. (Creighton University); Ph.D.-IP (Nova Southeastern University)
Chelsea Superczynski (2022)
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.S. (Daemen College); M.S. (Marian University)
Zoe Swaidner (2022)
Instructor-Labs, Department of Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Trine University)
Catherine Swick (2010) Vice President of Academic Affairs
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Academic Affairs
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Bowling Green State University)
Kendall Teichert (2017)
Associate Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S. (Brigham Young University); Ph.D. (University of Michigan)
Joseph Thompson (2010)
Instructor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Trine University)
Alison Todd (2016)
Assistant Professor, Education
Franks School of Education
B.A. (Union College); M.Ed. (Lesley University); M.A. (Castleton State College)
Megan Tolin (2019) Director Educational Technology
Assistant Professor, Franks School of Education
B.S. (Trine University); M.S. (IUPU, Indianapolis); Ph.D. (Central Michigan University)
Kelly Trusty (2015) Ralph W. Ketner Distinguished Professorship
Associate Professor, Business
Ketner School of Business
B.A. (Purdue University); M.A. (Ball State University);
Ph.D. (Western Michigan University)
R. Thomas Trusty (2007) Department Chair
Associate Professor, Department of Design Engineering Technology
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Purdue University); M.A. (Ball State University); M.S. (Trine University)
Timothy Tyler (1993 -1998, 1999) John G. & Virginia C. Stemples Professor in Engineering
Professor, Reiners Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S. (West Virginia University); Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic);
P.E. Virginia and Indiana
Anthony Vasaturo (2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Toledo)
Emilio Vazquez (2014) Medical Director
Associate Professor, Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program
College of Health Professions
B.S. (George Washington University); M.D. (University of Maryland School of Medicine)
John Wagner (1994)
Professor, McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (University of Colorado); Ph.D. (Rice University); P.E. Ohio
Emily Watkins (2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences
B.S. (Purdue University); D.P.T. (Trine University)
Melanie Watson (2015)
Associate Professor, Bock Department of Biomedical Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S., M.S.E., Ph.D. (Louisiana Tech)
Darryl Webber (2006) Department Chair
Professor, Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology);
M.S. (Montana Tech of the University of Montana);
Ph.D. (Missouri University of Science & Technology)
Hannah White (2022)
Assistant Professor, Nursing Program
College of Health Sciences
B.S.N., M.S.N. (Indiana Wesleyan University)
Tricia Widenhoefer (2016)
Associate Professor, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Sciences
B.A., M.S. (University of Indianapolis); D.P.T. (University of Montana)
Darrin Wilcox (2022)
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (University of Tennessee); M.A. (American Military University); Ph.D. (Walden University)
Sharon Willey, (2020), Director of Nursing Program
Associate Professor, Nursing Program
College of Health Professions
A.S.N. (Floyd College); B.S.N. (Ball State University); M.S.N.Ed. (Indiana Wesleyan University); D.N.P. (Walden University)
Kevin Woolverton (2015)
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Allen School of Engineering and Computing
B.S. (Kansas State University); M.S. (Oklahoma State University); Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Kimberly Wright (2014)
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Social Sciences
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Miami University); M.A. (Bowling Green State University)
Donna Wyse (2016)
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Social Sciences
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S. (Defiance College); M.S. (Capella University)
Wendy Yagodinski (2020) Department Chair
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Systems
Allen School of Engineering & Computing
B.S. M.S. (Trine University)
Godfred Yamoah (2016)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.S., M.S. (University of Lagos); Ph.D. (Clarkson University)
Henry Yukevich (2021)
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A. (Grove City College); M.A. (University of Dayton), Ph.D. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
Sarah Zimmer (2016)
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Communication
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.A., (Columbia College); M.F.A. (Cranbrook Academy of Art)
Christina Zumbrun (2006)
Professor, Department of Mathematics
Jannen School of Arts & Sciences
B.B.S. (Hardin-Simmons University); M.S. (Purdue University);
Ph.D. (Western Michigan University)