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2022-2023 General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

University Personnel



Full-Time Faculty, 2021-2022

Ossama Abdelgawwad, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology; Indiana University (M.A., 2018; Ph.D., 2018)
Giosuè Alagna, M.A., Lecturer in World Languages and Cultures; Texas Christian University (B.A., 2004); University of Wisconsin (M.A., 2011)
Zuhdi Y. Aljobeh, P.E., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering; The University of Toledo (BSCE, 1986; MSCE, 1987; Ph.D., 1994)
Karen Allen, Ph.D., Professor of Nursing; Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions; Andrews University (B.S., 1979; M.S., 1983); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 1992)
Harold Ames, B.A., Lecturer in English in the Dalian Jiaotong University program; Anderson University (B.A., 2001)
Richard A. AmRhein18, J.D., Professor of Library Services; Eastern Illinois University (B.M., 1978; M.A., 1981); Baylor University (M.M., 1980); Rutgers University (MLS, 1990); Valparaiso University (J.D., 2012)
Charles M. Anderson19, III, MFA, Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; Ball State University (B.S., 1997); Boston University (MFA, 2010)
Salena A. Sampson Anderson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English; University of Georgia (B.A., 2003; M.A., 2005); The Ohio State University (Ph.D., 2010)
Amy L. Atchison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations; Jacksonville State University (B.A., 1995); Florida State University (M.A., 1996); University of Tennessee (Ph.D., 2010)
Larry Robert Baas, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (B.Ed., 1968); Kent State University (M.A., 1969; Ph.D., 1976)
Teresa Marie Bals-Elsholz, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Meteorology; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S., 1987); Texas Tech University (M.S., 1990); State University of New York at Albany (Ph.D., 2002)
Caroline C. Ban, MSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work; Carleton College (B.A., 2005); Washington University (MSW, 2009)
Navid Bargrizan, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Music; Azad University Tehran, Iran (B.A., 2005); University of Hamburg, Germany (M.A., 2012); University of Florida (Ph.D., 2018)
Selina L. Bartels, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education; Northern Illinois University (B.S., 2000); Illinois Institute of Technology (M.Ed., Ph.D., 2016)
Dawn R. Jeglum Bartusch20, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Criminology; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1987); University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.S., 1989; Ph.D., 1998)
Jonathan E. Beagley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S., 2008); George Mason University (M.S., 2012; Ph.D., 2013)
Sedefka V. Beck, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics; University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 1998; M.A., 2000; Ph.D., 2013)
Matthew Lee Becker Ph.D., Professor of Theology; Concordia University Portland (B.A., 1984); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (M.Div., 1988); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1990; Ph.D., 2001)
Kelly R. Belanger, Ph.D., Professor of English; Michigan State University (B.A., 1986); The Ohio State University (M.A., 1988; Ph.D., 1992)
Tiffany Bell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Communication and Visual Arts; Indiana University (B.A., 2004); Howard University (M.A., 2006; Ph.D., 2013)
Michael A. Berberoglu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; University of Nevada, Reno (B.S., 2006); University of California, San Francisco (Ph.D., 2012)
Karen S. Berrier, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Lecturer emerita in World Languages and Cultures; Miami University (B.A., 1971); Indiana University (M.A., 1973; Ph.D., 1980)
Mary Kate Blake, Ph.D.,Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology; Marquette University (B.A., 2004); Virginia Polytechnic Institute (M.A. Ed., 2006); University of Notre Dame (M.A., 2013, Ph.D., 2018)
Benjamin A. Boche, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education; Concordia University (B.S., 2005; M.S., 2008); Purdue University (Ph.D., 2014)
Joseph Andrew Bognar, DMA, Associate Professor of Music; Valparaiso University (B.M., 1994); University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (M.M., 1996; DMA, 2000)
Patrice G. Bouyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; University of Poitiers, France (DEUG, 1990); René Descartes University of Paris V (DEA, 1994; Ph.D., 1998)
Julie Marie Brandy21, R.N., Ph.D., F.N.P.-B.C., Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; University of Evansville (BSN, 1991); Valparaiso University (MSN, 1995); Loyola University (Ph.D., 2011)
Amanda J. Brobst-Renaud, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology; Augsburg College (B.S., 2004); Luther Theological Seminary (M.Div., 2013); Baylor University (Ph.D., 2018)
Lorraine S. Brugh, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Adjunct Professor of Theology; Northwestern University (B.M., 1973; M.M., 1974; Ph.D., 1998); Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (MTS, 1994)
Randy J. Brush, M.S. PA-C, Director of Didactic Education; Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; University of Detroit Mercy (B.S., 2012; M.S. PA-C, 2012)
Jessica L. Bruskoski, M.S. PA-C, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; University of Saint Francis (M.S. PA-C, 2011)
Amy Carol Buckenmeyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Indiana University (BSN, 1994); Marquette University (MSN, 1999); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 2007)
Holly L. Buckman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; Valparaiso University (B.S., 2014); Palo Alto University (M.S., 2017; Ph.D., 2020)
Kristi N. Bugajski, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; Saint Joseph’s College (B.S., 2005); Michigan State University (M.S., 2008); Purdue University (Ph.D., 2011)
Gretchen Townsend Buggeln22, Ph.D., Professor of Art History and Humanities in Christ College; the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Christianity and the Arts; Dartmouth College (B.A., 1985); University of Delaware (M.A., 1987); Yale University (Ph.D., 1995)
Martin Thomson Buinicki, Ph.D., Professor of English; University of Northern Colorado (B.A., 1995; M.A., 1997); The University of Iowa (Ph.D., 2003)
Jonathan Karl Bull, MLS, Associate Professor of Library Science; Valparaiso University (B.A., 2006); Indiana University (MLS, 2009)
Elizabeth Ann Burow-Flak, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English; Augsburg College (B.A., 1986); The University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D., 1997)
Andrew J. Butler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; Butler University (B.A., 2006); Indiana University (Ph.D., 2011)
Jelena Byers, M.S., Visiting Assistant Professor of Education; Valparaiso University (B.S., 2004); Capella University (M.S., 2010)
Edward J. Byrne, Ph.D., Professor of English; Brooklyn College (B.A., 1974; MFA, 1976); University of Utah (Ph.D., 1983)
Kathryn M. Caliva, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Providence College (B.A., 2010); Indiana University (M.A., 2013); Ohio State University (Ph.D., 2018)
Alexander J. Capaldi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Ferris State University (B.A., 2004; B.S., 2004); North Carolina State University (MOR, 2006; M.S., 2008; Ph.D., 2010)
Mindy B. Capaldi23, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Georgetown College (B.A., 2006; B.S., 2006); North Carolina State University (M.S., 2008; Ph.D., 2010)
Kieth Alton Carlson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1991); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (M.A., 1994; Ph.D., 1997)
Theresa Carroll, O.T.D., Clinical Associate professor of Occupational Therapy Studies; Fieldwork Coordinator in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Loyola University - Chicago (B.S., 2005); Washington University - St. Louis (O.T.D., 2008)
Christina Marie Cavinder, DNP, Assistant Dean of Graduate Nursing Programs; Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Indiana University (B.S., 1988; MSN, 1999); Valparaiso University (DNP, 2014)
Jiun-Lin Chen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance; National Taiwan University (B.B.A., 1994; M.B.A,. 1996); Louisiana State University (Ph.D., 2010)
Lin Chen, MBA, Assistant Professor of Accounting; Pittsburg State University (MBA, 2010)
Michael C. Chikeleze, Ph.D., the Richard C. and Francelia A. Gozon University Chair and Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria (B.S., 1990); Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1998; MBA, 2001); Benedectine University (Ph.D., 2014)
Craig Andrew Clark, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Meteorology; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1991); University of Kansas (M.S., 1994); Iowa State University (Ph.D., 2007)
Robert W. Clark, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; Central Michigan University (B.S., 1999); University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.S., 2001; Ph.D., 2005)
Christopher M. Cock, DMA, Professor of Music, the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Lutheran Music; Pacific Lutheran University (B.M., BME, 1982); The University of Arizona (M.M., 1984; DMA, 1987)
Ruth Sara Connell, M.S., Professor of Library Services; Muskingum College (B.A., 1998); University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (M.S., 2000)
Addison Gilbert Cook, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Wheaton College (B.S., 1955); University of Illinois (Ph.D., 1959)
Nina Maria Corazzo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; the Walter E. Bauer Professor of Art History; Indiana University (B.A., 1969; M.A., 1977; Ph.D., 1981); University of Strasbourg Barbara Louise Crumpacker Niedner, MSW, Clinical Associate Professor in Social Work; Valparaiso University (BSW, 1983); Indiana University (MSW, 1985)
Jesse Curtis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History; Moody Bible Institute (B.A., 2008); Kent State University (M.A., 2014); Temple University (Ph.D., 2019)
Sara Running Danger24, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English; Concordia College, Moorhead (B.A., 1992); South Dakota State University (M.A., 1994); University of Kansas (Ph.D., 2004)
Milivoje Davidovic, M.A., Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics; University of Novi Sad, Serbia (B.S., 2006; M.S., 2009; Ph.D., 2015); Northern Illinois University (M.A., 2018)
Brian Davis, M.S., Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics; Purdue University Northwest (B.S., 2011; M.S., 2015)
Christina Davis, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry; College of William and Mary (B.S., 2010); The University of Texan at Austin (Ph.D., 2014)
Richard Edwin DeMaris, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1976); Princeton Seminary (M.Div., 1980); Columbia University (M.Phil., 1986; Ph.D., 1990)
Sarah Glenn DeMaris, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; University of Illinois (B.A., 1977); Princeton University (M.A., 1980; Ph.D., 1983)
Nicholas E. Denysenko, Ph.D., Emil & Elfrieda Jochum University Chair; Professor of Theology; University of Minnesota (B.S., 1994); Catholic University of America (Ph.D., 2008)
Melissa Anne Desjarlais, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Alma College (B.S., 2000); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (M.S., 2002; Ph.D., 2009)
Nirupama Devaraj, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics; Stella Maris College (B.A., 1994); Clark University (M.A., 2001; Ph.D., 2005)
Navdeep Dhaliwal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Thapar University (B. Eng., 2007); I.I.T Dehli (M. Tech., 2012); McGill University (Ph.D., 2020)
Sara S. Dick, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology; Purdue University (B.S., 1997; Ph.D., 2009); University of Wisconsin, Madison (M.S., 2005)
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, Ph.D., Professor of Music; Luther College (B.A., 1982); Valparaiso University (M.M., 1987); University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (Ph.D., 1994)
Meichen Dong, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing in the College of Business; The University of Texas at Arlington (Ph.D., 2020)
Alison Lynn Downey, MLS, Assistant Professor of Library Services; Indiana University Northwest (B.A., 2011); Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (MLS, 2016)
Lisa Maugans Driver, Ph.D., Professor of Theology; Ball State University (B.A., 1988); University of Toronto (M.A., 1989; Ph.D., 1996)
Paul Harlan Drube, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; University of St. Thomas (B.A. [Mathematics], 2005; B.A. [Physics], 2005); The University of Iowa (Ph.D., 2011)
Gregory Scott Duncan, Ph.D., Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Purdue University (B.S., 1990); University of Florida (Ph.D., 2006)
Randa Jane Duvick, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Luther College, (B.A., 1978); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1980; Ph.D., 1988)
Laurie Susan Eberhardt, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; Earlham College (B.A., 1985); University of Florida (M.S., 1990; Ph.D., 1994)
Jamie El Harit Bump, DNP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 1995; DNP, 2015)
Georges El-Howayak, Ph.D.; Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Lebanese American University (B.E., 2008); University of New Mexico (M.S., 2010; Ph.D., 2014)
Niclas L. Erhardt, Ph.D., Professor of Management; Dean, College of Business; Cornell University (B.S., 1999); Iowa State University (M.S., 2001); Rutgers University (M.S., 2005; Ph.D., 2008)
John P. Fantuzzo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education; Gordon College (B.A., 2006); American University (M.A., 2009); Columbia University (M.Phil., 2014; Ph.D., 2016)
Cynthia Louise Felton, MSN, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 1979); Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (MSN, 1979)
Dennis Friesen-Carper, DMA, Senior Research Professor; Bethel College (B.A., 1979); Rice University (M.M., 1985; DMA, 1996)
Bharath Ganesh Babu, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geography and Meteorology; Presidency College (B.Sc., 1995); University of Madras (M.Sc., 1997); Indiana State University (Ph.D., 2009)
Kevin Gary, Ph.D., Professor of Education; University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1992; M.A., 1997); Loyola University of Chicago (M.Ed., 2000; Ph.D., 2005)
Shodhin K. Geiman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy; Xavier University (A.B., 1983); Washington University (A.M., 1987; Ph.D., 1988); Goethe University
Suzanne Kim Genovese, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Indiana University Northwest (BSN); University of Notre Dame (M.S.); Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (MSN); Indiana State University (Ph.D., 2009)
Adam Paul Gibson-Even, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Valparaiso University (B.A., 2000; B.S., 2000); University of California, Berkeley (M.A., 2002, Ph.D., 2006)
Richard Alan Gillman, D.A., Senior Research Professor, Adjunct Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Ball State University (B.S., 1979; M.A., 1981); Idaho State University (D.A., 1986)
Elizabeth Gingerich, J.D., Professor of Business Law in the College of Business; the Louis S. and Mary L. Morgal Chair in Christian Business Ethics; Indiana University (B.A., 1981; J.D., 1985)
Michael S. Glass, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computing and Information Sciences; Illinois Institute of Technology (M.S., 1986; Ph.D., 1998)
Kevin H. Goebbert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geography and Meteorology; Executive Director of Strategic Planning; Valparaiso University (B.S., 2003); The University of Oklahoma (M.S., 2006; Ph.D., 2009)
Abigail Gomulkiewicz, Ph.D., Lilly Fellow and Lecturer in Humanities in Christ College; University of St. Andrews & College of William and Mary (B.A., 2015); University of Cambridge (M. Phil., 2016); University of Cambridge (Pd.D., 2020)
Hui Gong, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Tongji University (B.E., 2001); Villanova University (M.S., 2004); Temple University (Ph.D., 2010)
Thomas Evan Goyne, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; Union College (B.S., 1978); University of California, Los Angeles (Ph.D., 1983)
Samuel J. Graber, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Humanities and Literature in Christ College; St. Olaf College (B.A., 1997); Yale University (MAR, 2000); The University of Iowa (M.A., 2003: Ph.D., 2008)
Jay Grossman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering; Purdue University (BSCE, 1993; MSCE 1998; Ph.D., 2017)
Sara J. Gundersen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics; University of Wisconsin (B.A., 2005); Clark University (M.A., 2008; Ph.D., 2011)
Andrew S. Gutshall, MFA, Assistant Professor of Theatre; Illinois State University (B.S., 1995); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (MFA, 2003)
Carter Fredric Hanson, Ph.D., Professor of English; Luther College (B.A., 1992); The University of Iowa (M.A., 1996; Ph.D., 1998)
Daniel W. Hart, P.E., Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Valparaiso University (BSEE, 1970); Purdue University (MSE, 1975; Ph.D., 1985)
Haiying He, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Lanzhou University, China (B.S., 1997; M.S., 2000); Michigan Technological University (Ph.D., 2009)
Joe Heffron, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Drake University (B.A., 2002); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.S., 2013); Marquette University (M.S., 2015); Marquette University (Ph.D., 2019)
George Charles Heider, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Concordia Senior College (B.A., 1975); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (M.Div., 1979); Yale University (M.A., 1980; M.Phil., 1982; Ph.D., 1984)
Kelly Dianne Helm25, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology; Brigham Young University (B.S., 1981); University of Montana (M.S., 1998); Purdue University (Ph.D., 2009)
James P. Henderson, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Beloit College (B.A., 1960); Northern Illinois University (M.A., 1967; Ph.D., 1977)
Karen R. Hernes, MSN, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Huntington University (B.A., 1997); Johns Hopkins (BSN, 2001); Valparaiso University (MSN, 2014)
Todd Christopher Hillwig, Ph.D., Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Anderson University (B.A., 1993); Ball State University (M.Sc., 1995); Indiana University (M.A., 1998; Ph.D., 2001)
Patricia Marie Hogan-Vidal, MLS, Assistant Professor of Library Science; Saint Mary’s College (B.A., 1980); Indiana University (MLS, 1985)
Susan Ruth Holman, Ph.D., John R. Eckrich University Chair in Religion and the Healing Arts; Professor of Humanities in Chris t College; Valparaiso University (B.A, B.S., 1979); Tufts University (M.S., 1983); Harvard Divinity School (MTS, 1991); Brown University (Ph.D., 1998)
Jennifer Suzanne Holt, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; Miami University (B.S., 1996); University of Michigan (Ph.D., 2002)
Jennifer Jill Hora, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and International Relations; University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire (B.A., 1997); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (M.A., 2001; Ph.D., 2004)
Stacy Ellen Hoult-Saros26, Ph.D., Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Millikin University (B.A., 1989); University of Missouri (M.A., 1991); The University of Chicago (Ph.D., 1999)
Agnes Rose Howard, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor in Christ College; Cornell University (B.A., 1990); University of Virginia (M.A., 1994); University of Virginia (Ph.D., 1999)
Thomas Albert Howard, Ph.D., the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Christian Ethics; Professor of Humanities in Christ College; University of Alabama (B.A., 1990); University of Virginia (M.A., 1992; Ph.D., 1996)
Bruce J. Hrivnak, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1971; Ph.D., 1980)
Mike Yuwei Hsu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics; University of Southern California (B.S., 2009); California State University (M.A., 2011); University of Houston (Ph.D., 2016)
David Malcom Hull, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Wheaton College (B.S., 1960); Illinois Institute of Technology (M.S., 1972); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 1982)
Christopher R. Iceman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; University of Utah (B.S., 2000; Ph.D., 2008)
Slavica Jakelić, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Humanities and Social Thought in Christ College; the Richard P. Baepler Distinguished Professor in the Humanities in Christ College; University of Zagreb, Croatia (B.A., 1994); Boston University (M.Th., 1997; Ph.D., 2004)
Kevin Ladean Jantzi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry; Goshen College (B.A., 1998); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ph.D., 2004)
Sarah Lynn Jantzi, MFA, Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; Indiana University (B.A., 1998); American University (MFA, 2002)
Akram Jawdhari, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; University of Babylon, Iraq (B.S., 2005); University of Babylon, Iraq (M.S., 2008); University of Kentucky (Ph.D., 2016)
Lisa M. Jennings, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures; St. Olaf College (B.A., 1989); University of Wisconsin (M.A., 1993); University of Minnesota (Ph.D., 2004)
Sanjeev Jha27, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business; College of Engineering Bhagalpur (B.S., 1993); International Management Institute (MBA, 1998); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 2009)
Yamini Jha, Ph.D., Lecturer in Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business; Delhi University (B.A., 1998; M.A., 2000; MCRP, 2002); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 2013)
Zhenhu Jin28, Ph.D., Professor of Finance in the College of Business; Shanghai Teachers’ University (B.A., 1982); University of Houston (M.A., 1989; MBA, 1991; Ph.D., 1994)
Eric W. Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Valparaiso University (BSEE, 1987); University of Notre Dame (MSCSE, 1994; Ph.D., 1997)
Gregg Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and International Relations; University of Michigan (A.B., 1993); The University of Arizona (M.A., 1999; Ph.D., 2003)
Peter Eric Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1998); Iowa State University of Science and Technology (M.S., 2001; Ph.D., 2003)
Reva E. Johnson29, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Valparaiso University (B.A., 2009); Northwestern University (M.S., 2013; Ph.D., 2015)
Gregory Augustus Jones, D.Min., Lecturer in Theology; Blackburn University (B.A., 1997); Chicago Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1980; D.Min., 2000)
Nicole Joy, M.M.S, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; University of Illinois (B.S., 1997); Midwestern University (B.M.S., 2000); Midwestern University (M.M.S., 2003)
Renu Juneja, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Delhi University (B.A., 1964; M.A., 1966); The Pennsylvania State University (Ph.D., 1974)
Sean Kamperman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English; The University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 2011); The Ohio State University (M.A., 2015; Ph.D., 2019)
Ata Karbasi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Information Decision Science; Yazd University (B.S., 2014); Semnan University (M.B.A., 2017); Georgia Southern University (Ph.D., 2021)
Frederick Graham Kavanagh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Middlebury College (B.A., 1966); Princeton University; University of Virginia (M.A., [Russian], 1970); University of Hawaii (M.A., [Japanese], 1977; Ph.D., 1985)
Lucas Kelley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History; Centre College (B.A., 2013); Virginia Polytech Institute and State University (M.A., 2015); University of North Carolina (Ph.D., 2021)
Jane P. Kenney-Hunt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; Washington University in Saint Louis (Ph.D., 2017); Alma College (B.S.)
Ann Michele Kessler, MFA, Professor of Theatre; University of Michigan-Flint (B.A., 1988); University of Michigan (MFA, 1993)
Theresa A. Kessler, Ph.D., R.N., A.C.N.S.-B.C., Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; the Kreft Endowed Chair for the Advancement of Nursing Science; Purdue University (B.S., 1979); Indiana University (MSN, 1981); University of Kentucky (Ph.D., 1993)
Sami Khorbotly, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Beirut Arab University, Lebanon (B.S., 2001); University of Akron (M.S., 2003; Ph.D., 2007)
Jon Thomas Kilpinen, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Meteorology; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1988); The University of Texas at Austin (M.A., 1990; Ph.D., 1994)
Sunghee Kim, D. Mus., Assistant Professor of Music; University Organist; Ewha Women’s University (B.M., 2002); University of North Texas (M.M., 2006); Indiana University (D. Mus., 2015)
Julia Ann Koch, DNP, Program Director for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree; Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Temporary Nurse Practitioner in the Health Center; Purdue University Calumet (BSN, 1989); Valparaiso University (MSN, 1998; DNP, 2011)
Donald Dale Koetke, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Concordia College, River Forest (BSEd, 1959); Northwestern University (M.A., 1963; Ph.D., 1968)
Tiffany N. Kolba, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; The Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 2006; M.A., 2006); Duke University (M.A., 2007; Ph.D., 2012)
Gail C. Kost, MSN, Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; University of Indianapolis (BSN, 1978); University of Pennsylvania (MSN, 1982)
Peter Thomas Krenzke, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Bioengineering; Valparaiso University (BSME, 2008); University of Minnesota (MSME, 2013; Ph.D., 2016)
Laura Krepp, MFA., Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; University of Iowa (B.A., 2009); The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (M.F.A., 2009)
Sanjay Kumar, Ph.D., Professor of Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business; the Richard E. Meier Professor of Management; Indiana Institute of Technology (B.S., 1997; M.T., 2000); The University of Texas (M.S., 2005; Ph.D., 2009)
Christine P. Kurtz, DNP, Associate Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Purdue University (B.S., 1986); Rush University (M.S., 1991); Valparaiso University (DNP, 2011)
Danielle Lavin-Loucks, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology; University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1996); Indiana University (M.A., 1998; Ph.D., 2002)
Nicole Lee, M.M., Clinical Assistant Professor of Music; University of Southern California (B.M., 1994; M.M., 1996)
Anton Lewis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting; University of Wales (B.A., 1998); Leeds Metropolitan University (Ph.D., 2010)
Zheng Li, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health Science in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Capital Medical University (M.B., 2007); University of Nevada, Reno (MPH, 2010); University of Florida (Ph.D., 2014)
Fontaine Lien, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures; University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 2003); University of California, Riverside (M.A., 2009; Ph.D., 2014)
Zhimin Lin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and International Relations; Fudan University, China (B.Law, 1982); Princeton University (MPA, 1985); University of Washington (Ph.D., 1993)
Jiangxia Liu, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting in the College of Business; Chongquig University (B.S., 1998); The University of Texas (M.S., 2005; Ph.D., 2006)
Robert Loebe, M.A., Lecturer in English in the Dalian Jiaotong University Program; University of Deleware (B.A., 1988); University of Deleware (M.A., 1998)
Michael William Longan, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Meteorology; The University of Arizona (M.A., 1995); University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1993; Ph.D., 2000)
Alberto López Martin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (B.A., 2006); Universidad Complutense de Madrid (M.A., 2009; B.A., 2011); Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (MAT, 2011); Florida State University (Ph.D., 2016)
Bethany S. Luke, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering; Valparaiso University (B.S, 2013); Northwestern University (M.S., 2016); Ph.D. (Northwestern University, 2019)
Matthew T. Luth, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management in the College of Business; University of Nebraska (B.S., 1999); University of Kansas (Ph.D., 2012)
Kenneth Harold Luther, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Mount Union College (B.S., 1978); University of Delaware (M.S., 1991); Indiana University (Ph.D., 1998)
Timothy Bruce Malchow, Ph.D., Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Macalester College (B.A., 1988); University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., 1992); University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (Ph.D., 2003)
Daniel Joseph Maguire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; the Dale E. Kempf Professor of Emerging Technology; Purdue (B.S., 1989; M.S., 1991; Ph.D., 1998)
Jennifer Marley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; North Carolina State University (B.S., 2012); University of Michigan (M.S., 2014; Ph.D., 2017)
Stacy E. Maugans, D. Mus., Associate Professor of Music; Indiana University (B.A., 1992; B. M., 1992; D. Mus. 2000); Arizona State University (M.M., 1993)
Daniel Maxin30, Ph.D., Professor in Mathematics and Statistics; Dunarea de Jos University (B.S., 1997); Purdue University (M.S., 2005; Ph.D., 2007)
Jon-Paul McCool, M.A., Assistant Professor of Geography and Meteorology; University of Evansville (B.A., 2007); University of Cincinnati (M.A., 2012)
Gilbert C. Meilaender, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Concordia Senior College (B.A., 1968); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (M.Div., 1972); Princeton University (Ph.D., 1976)
Kelly Ann Migler, R.N., MSN, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing; Indiana University (BSN, 2000); Valparaiso University (MSN, 2011)
Carlos Miguel-Pueyo, Ph.D., Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Universidad de Zaragoza (B.A., 1998); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 2006)
Patricia Jean Mileham, M.A., Associate Professor of Library Science; Dean of the Library; University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (B.A., 1995); The University of Iowa (M.A., 1998)
Judith Elaine Kimbrough Miller, MLS, Assistant Professor of Library Science; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1970); North Texas State University (MLS, 1976)
Lacey Monarch, Ph.D., Visiting Instructor of Management; Millsaps College (B.B.A., 2009); Mississippi State University (M.B.A., 2010); University of Texas - Tyler (Ph.D., 2021)
James Fraser Moore, Ph.D., Professor of Theology; Park College (B.A., 1968); Luther Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1972); The University of Chicago (Ph.D., 1982)
Mandy M. Morrill-Richards, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Psychology; SUNY Binghampton (B.A., 1997); The College of New Jersey (M.A., 2005); University of Memphis (Ed.D., 2009)
Lindsay Munden, DNP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Purdue University North Central (A.S., 2005; B.S., 2006); Valparaiso University (M.S., 2008; DNP, 2013)
Rami W. Musleh, B.S., PA-C, Clinical Instructor in Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Indiana University (B.A., 2001); Midwestern University (B.S., 2004)
Rachel Michelle Murray, MSW, Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work; Valparaiso University (B.S.); Indiana University (MSW, 2014)
Rachael L. Muszkiewicz, MLIS, Associate Professor of Library Science; Michigan State University (B.S., 1999); University of Bristol (M.A., 2004); Wayne State University (MLIS, 2010)
Masaru Nakamoto, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; Kobe University School of Medicine (M.D., 1986); Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical Science (Ph.D., 1993)
James Melvin Nelson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; Eastern Washington University (B.A., 1976); Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1981); Washington State University (Ph.D., 1987)
Frederick Arthur Niedner, Jr., Th.D., Senior Research Professor; Concordia Senior College (B.A., 1967); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (M.Div., 1971; STM, 1973); Christ Seminary-Seminex (Th.D., 1979)
James Paul Old, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations; Hillsdale College (B.A., 1992); University of Notre Dame (M.A., 1996; Ph.D., 1999)
Lee F. Orchard, Ph.D., Professor of Theatre; Concordia University River Forest (B.A., 1975; BSEd, 1975); Northwestern University (M.A., 1979); University of Oregon (Ph.D., 1988)
Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; Valparaiso University (B.S., 2007); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 2015)
Kevin Robert Ostoyich, Ph.D., Professor of History; University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1997); Harvard University (A.M., 1998; Ph.D., 2006)
David Michael Owens, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; United States Military Academy (B.S., 1977); University of Georgia, Athens (M.A., 1994); Purdue University (Ph.D., 2001)
George Pati, Ph.D., Professor of Theology; the Surjit S. Patheja, M.D. Chair in World Religions and Ethics; Sambalpur University (B.Sc., 1991); Serampore College (B.D., 1996); Garhwal University (M.A., 1998); Southern Methodist University (MTS, 2000); Boston University (Ph.D., 2006)
Julie Peller, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry; Indiana University (B.S., 1986); University of Notre Dame (M.S., 1999; Ph.D., 2003)
Diego Piedra, DMus, Assistant Professor of Music; Baylor University (B.S., 2003); University of Michigan (M.M., 2006; DMus., 2018)
Melvin Willis Piehl, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1968); Stanford University (M.A., 1970; Ph.D., 1980)
Musa Pinar, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing in the College of Business; the Paul H. Brandt Professor of Business; Ege University (B.S., 1975); Mississippi State University (MBA, 1979; Ph.D., 1983)
Pamela Pinchok, M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Director of Clinical Education for the Physician Assistant Program; Indiana University (B.S., 1986); Chicago Medical School (M.S., 1996)
Carmine Paul Polito31, P.E., Ph.D., Professor of Civil Engineering; the Alfred W. Sieving Chair of Engineering; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (B.S., 1986); Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (M.S., 1989; Ph.D., 1999)
Saso Poposki, MMF, Lecturer in Computing and Information Sciences; University of St. Cyril and Methodius (B.S., 1997); Illinois Institute of Technology (MMF, 2009)
George Potter32, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English; Indiana State University (B.A., 2002; M.A., 2005); University of Cincinnati (Ph.D., 2011)
Aaron M. Preston, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy; University of Southern California (B.A. 1995; Ph.D., 2002); University of Edinburgh (M.Th. 1997)
Jennifer Sally Prough, Ph.D., Interim Dean, Christ College; Associate Professor of Humanities and East Asian Studies in Christ College; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1991); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1994); New School for Social Research (M.A., 1996); Duke University (Ph.D., 2006)
Jeff Pruet, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (B.S., 2006); University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D., 2012)
Lara Kristin Pudwell33, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Valparaiso University (B.A., 2003; B.S., 2003); Rutgers University (Ph.D., 2008)
Matthew W. Puffer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Humanities and Ethics in Christ College; North Carolina State University (B.S., 1999);
Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div., 2009); University of Virginia (M.A., 2014; Ph.D., 2014)
Anne Marie Raich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; West Virginia University (BSCE, 1988);
Carnegie Mellon University (M.S., 1989); University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D., 1999)
Lynette May Rayman, MSN, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 1983); Purdue University (MSN, 1988)
Margarita Rayzberg, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology; Northeastern University (B.A., 2006); Georgetown University (M.A., 2009); Northwestern University (M.A., 2012); Northwestern University (Ph.D., 2019)
Joseph Renow, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology; University of Southern Indiana - Evansville (B.S., 2007); Loyola University (M.A., 2009); Loyola University Ph.D., 2021)
Andrew George Richter, Ph.D., Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Valparaiso University (B.S., 1990); Marquette University (M.S., 1992); Northwestern University (Ph.D., 2000)
David Mark Rolling, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology; Bemidji State University (B.A., 1998; M.S., 2002); University of Kansas- Lawrence (Ph.D., 2010)
Nicholas S. Rosasco, D.Sc., Associate Professor of Computing and Information Sciences; University of Virginia (B.S., 2002); Loyola University (M.S., 2006); Towson University (D.Sc., 2014)
David L. Rowland, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1972); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1975; Ph.D., 1977)
Amanda Rudd, Ph.D., Lilly Fellow and Lecturer in Humanities in Christ College; Biola University (B.A., 2010); University of Connecticut (M.A., 2017); University of Southern California (Ph.D., 2020)
John Robert Ruff, Ph.D., Professor of English and the Walter G. Friedrich Professor of American Literature; St. John’s University (B.A., 1973); College of St. Thomas (MAT, 1975); University of Washington (M.A., 1985; Ph.D., 1991)
Claudine E. Ruzga, B.S., Clinical Instructor in Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (B.S., 1998); University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.S., 1992)
Shahin Sabokdast Nudehi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Sharif University of Technology (B.S., 1996; M.S., 1998); Michigan State University (M.S., 2004; Ph.D., 2005)
Phrosini P. Samis-Smith, D.H.Ed., Assistant Professor of Health Care Leadership in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Indiana University (B.S., M.S.); Valparaiso University (M.S., 2006); A.T. Still University (D.H.Ed., 2015)
Ana Marcie Sariol, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Business; The University of Texas (B.B.A., 2009; MBA, 2012; Ph.D., 2016
Beth Scaglione-Sewell, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; Simpson College (B.A., 1985); Kansas State University (Ph.D., 1992)
Charles George Herbert Schaefer, Ph.D., Professor of History; Professor of International Studies; Pacific Lutheran University (B.A., 1981); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1982; Ph.D., 1990)
Nola Ann Schmidt, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E., Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 1983); University of Illinois (MSN, 1990); Wayne State University (Ph.D., 2003)
Dean Manning Schroeder, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (BSME, 1974; Ph.D., 1985); University of Montana (MBA, 1980)
Allison Schuette, MFA, Associate Professor of English; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1993); The Pennsylvania State University (MFA, 2005)
Mark R. Schwehn, Ph.D., Senior Research Professor; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1967); Stanford University (M.A., 1969; Ph.D., 1978)
Colleen Marie Seguin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History; Mount Holyoke College (B.A., 1986); Duke University (M.A., 1989; Ph.D., 1997)
Jesse Sestito, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (B.S., 2013); Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D., 2021)
Lauren Sestito, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (B.S., 2013); Georgia Institute of Technology (Ph.D., 2021)
Richard Sévère, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English; Florida A&M University (B.A., 2002; M.S., 2004); Purdue University (Ph.D., 2010)
Constance S. Sheets, DNP, GCNS-BC, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 2001; MSN, 2004; DNP, 2013)
Cheryl D. Slack, DNP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 1978; DNP, 2015); Rush University (M.S., 1983)
Julien C. H. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Humanities and Theology in Christ College; University of California-Berkeley (B.A., 1993); Fuller Theological Seminary (M.A., 2003); Baylor University (Ph.D., 2010)
Paul Smith; Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Gettysburg College (B.S., 2010); Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (Ph.D., 2015);
Scarlet Rae Spain, D.N.P., Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Valparaiso University (BSN, 2006; MSN, 2008; DNP 2015)
Jamie L. Stangel, Ph.D., ., Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; Valparaiso University (B.A., 2006; M.S., 2007); Condordia University (Ph.D., 2018)
T. D. Shirvel Stanislaus, Ph.D., Professor of Physics and Astronomy; University of Sri Lanka (B.Sc., 1976); University of British Columbia (M.Sc., 1983; Ph.D., 1988)
Brooke E. Starkoff, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology; College of Wooster (B.A., 2001); Cleveland State University (M.Ed., 2008); The Ohio State University (Ph.D., 2013)
John R. Steele, MBA, Lecturer in Finance in the College of Business; Indiana University (B.A., 1977; MBA, 1980)
Marlane C. Steinwart, D.M., Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1988; MALS, 1991);
University of Phoenix Online School of Advanced Studies (D.M., 2009)
Sonja Streuber, M.S., Lecturer in Computing and Information Sciences; Johannes-Gutenberg University (LMA, 1993); University of California (M.A., 2000); The George Washington University (M.S., 2009)
Anthony L. Suarez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; Florida State University (B.S., 2004); University of Central Florida (M.A., 2011); University of Arkansas (Ph.D., 2018)
Patrick John Sullivan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1980); University of Michigan (M.S., 1985; Ph.D., 1986)
Sangeeta N. Swamy, Ph.D., Director of Music Therapy Program; Assistant Professor of Music; Oberlin College (BM, 1991); The Cleveland Institute of Music (MM, 1993); Naropa University (MA, 2001); Lesley University (Ph.D., 2001)
Robert John Swanson34, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; Purdue University (B.S., 1995); The University of Chicago (Ph.D., 2001)
Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Kossuth University (B.S., 1990); McMaster University (M.S., 1992); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Ph.D., 1996)
Abbie Thompson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; University of California, Davis (B.S., 2013); University of Notre Dame (M.A., 2016; Ph.D., 2019)
Aimee B. Tomasek35, MFA, Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (B.A., 1989); University of Kentucky, Lexington (MFA, 1993)
Timothy Joseph Tomasik, Ph.D., Professor of World Languages and Cultures; the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair; DePaul University (B.A., 1992); University of Minnesota (M.A., 1995); Harvard University (A.M., 1998; Ph.D., 2003)
Paul Douglas Tougaw, P.E., Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Dean, College of Engineering; the Leitha and Willard Richardson Professor of Engineering; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (BSEE, 1991); University of Notre Dame (Ph.D., 1995)
Barbara A. Tyree, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology; Lamar University (B.S., 1976); Washington State University (M.S., 1993); University of Idaho (Ph.D., 1996)
Katharina B. Uhde, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music; University of Music (B.M., 2006); University of Michigan (M.M., 2005; DMS, 2009); Duke University (M.A., 2011; Ph.D., 2013)
Edward C. Upton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Humanities in Christ College; Harvard University (B.A., 1995); The University of Chicago Divinity School (M.A., 2001; Ph.D., 2010)
Michelle van Solt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing in the College of Business; Florida State University (B.A.S., 2011); Florida International University (M.I.B., 2015; Ph.D., 2019)
Susan E. VanZanten, Ph.D., Consulting Dean, Christ College; Westmont College (B.A., 1978); Emory University (M.A., 1981; Ph.D., 1982)
Luke L. Venstrom, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Valparaiso University (B.S., 2007); University of Minnesota (M.S., 2010; Ph.D., 2012)
Angela S. Vernon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology; Muskingum College (B.A., 1991); Kent State University (M.A., 1994; Ph.D., 1998)
Polly F. Wainwright, M.S., Assistant Professor in Computing and Information Sciences; Purdue University (B.S. 1996); Indiana University South Bend (M.S., 2007)
Michael K. Watters, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; Washington University (B.A., 1986); University of Washington (Ph.D., 1993)
Peter Thomas Weiss, P.E., Ph.D., Professor of Civil Engineering; Michigan Technological University (B.S., 1989; M.S., 1990); University of Minnesota (Ph.D., 1996)
Ruth E. Wertz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of General Engineering; Trine University (B.S., 2002); Purdue University (M.S., 2010; Ph.D., 2014)
Jan Marie Westrick, Ed.D., Senior Research Professor of Education; Concordia College, River Forest (B.A., 1977); Northwestern University (M.A., 1978); National- Louis University (CAS, 1990); University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (Ed.D., 2002)
Kimberly J. Whalen, MLIS, Associate Professor of Library Science; Illinois Institute of Technology (BBA, 1990); University of Pittsburgh (MLIS, 2002)
Daniel J. White, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; University of Nebraska - Lincoln (B.S., 2005; M.S., 2006; Ph.D., 2014)
Robert Andrew White, MFA, Professor of Theatre; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1990); Carnegie Mellon University/Moscow Art Theatre School (MFA, 1996)
Robert J. Wichlinski, MALS, Lecturer in Computing and Information Sciences; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1982; MALS, 2013)
Coleen R. Wilder, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management in the College of Business; Indiana University Northwest (B.S., 1978);
The University of Chicago (MBA, 1995); Illinois Institute of Technology (Ph.D., 2010)
Jeffrey Dale Will36, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1995; M.S., 1997; Ph.D., 2001)
Jennifer Rae Winquist, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; Purdue University (B.A., 1994); University of Illinois at Chicago (M.A., 1997; Ph.D., 2000)
Suzanna M. Wise, Ph.S., Assistant Professor of Psychology; The George Washington University (B.A., 2003; M.A., 2011; Ed.S., 2012); Northern Illinois University (Ph.D., 2020)
Bart Joseph Wolf, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Meteorology; University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S. 1983; M.S., 1986; Ph.D., 1991)
Richard Wolff, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1987); Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.A., 1989); Ohio University (Ph.D., 1992); Lutheran Theological Seminary (STM, 2017)
Stephanie Marie Wong, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology; Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., 2010); Yale University
Divinity School (M.Div., 2013); Georgetown University (Ph.D., 2018)
Jennifer Woodworth, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Indiana University - Bloomington (Ph.D., 1997)
Elizabeth Thelma Wuerffel, MFA, Associate Professor of Communication and Visual Arts; Valparaiso University (B.A., 2000);
Columbia College - Chicago (MFA, 2006)
Aysegul Yayimli, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Studenes, College of Arts and Sciences; Professor of Computing and Information Sciences; Istanbul Technical University (B.S., 1993; M.S., 1995; Ph.D., 2003)
Lissa J. Yogan, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Criminology; Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1982); The Ohio State University (M.A., 1984); Notre Dame University (Ph.D., 1994)
Hilma-Nelly Zamora-Breckenridge, Ph.D., Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures; Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas (B.A., 1988); Instituto Caro y Cuervo (M.A., 1992); Instituto de Cooperacion Iberoamericana (Dip. de Leng. y Lit. española, 1993); University of Colorado at Boulder (Ph.D., 1998)
Yuzhang Zang, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering; Harbin Institute of Technology - China (B. Eng., 2014); Worcester Polytechnic Institute (M.S., 2016); university of Wisconsin - Madison (Ph.D., 2021)
Joseph A. Zart, MSN, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Indiana Wesleyan (BSN, 2009; MSN, 2015)
Joseph E. Zaweski, MSPAS, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Assistant Dean for Physician Assistant Program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Louisiana State University (BGS, 1991); Hahnemann University (B.S., 2000);
University of Nebraska (MSPAS, 2007)
Stanislaus A. Zygmunt, Ph.D., Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B. [Physics], 1984; S.B. [Mat. Sc./ Eng.], 1984; Ph.D., 1988)


18 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
19 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall Semester
20 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
21 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
22 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
23 On Leave of Absence, Fall and Spring Semesters
24 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall Semester
25 Retired February 11, 2022
26 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
27 On Sabbatical Leave, Spring Semester
28 On Sabbatical Leave, Spring Semester
29 On Sabbatical Leave, Spring Semester
30 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
31 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall Semester
32 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
33 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall Semester
34 On Sabbatical Leave, Fall and Spring Semesters
35 On Sabbatical Spring Semester
36 On Sabbatical Leave Fall and Spring Semesters


Adjunct Faculty, 2021-2022

Zubaidah Albaro, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Valpo CORE
Maribel Alvarado, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Layne Anspach, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Kelly M. Anthony, J.D., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Matthew J. Arnold, J.D., Adjunct Instructor in Communication
Ruth Ausema, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Angela Ayers, Ms.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Curt Bachman, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
Sarah J. Baran, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Allison Beaulieu, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Eric Beschinski, B.S., Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Business
Karl William Berner, B.A., Adjunct Instructor
Angela Blagojevski, M.S., PA-C, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Anne Marie Bice, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Angela Bien, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Robert Brooks, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Kinesiology
Jeanne A. Brown, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
Kathy C. Brown, M.A., Adjunct Instructor
Lorraine Brugh, MTS, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Theology; Senior Research Professor
Carolyn Bryan, D.M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Renee A. Buell, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Michelle R. Bulington, MSW, Adjunct Instructor in Education
Samantha Burgett, M.S.W., Adjunct Instructor in Sociology and Criminology
Ryan Bye, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Brett M. Calland, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
James Caristi, Pd.D., Adjunct Professor in Computing and Information Sciences; Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Information Sciences
Zayhiya Cartman, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Michael Caston, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Business
Timothy Cavinder, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Amanda J. Chambers, BSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Frances Clark, DNP, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Maura Cock, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychology
Elizabeth Copeland, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Jeffrey Allen Coto, DNP, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Karlton Creech, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Business
James C. Daugherty, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Kinesiology
Adam DeSorgo, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Kevin Dombrowski, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Tayler Dove, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Paula N. Dranger, MSW, Adjunct Instructor in Health Professions in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Maryann Dudzinski, Ed.D., Adjunct Professor of Education; Associate Professor emerita of Education
Salena Elish, B.A., Adjunct Instructor in Theatre
Jeffery Emmons, M.P.A., Adjunct Instructor in Valpo CORE
Rose Flinchum, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Donna Dianne Foran, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in the College of Business
Danielle Fouladi, B.S., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Cynthia Lee Fudala, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Kristen Giacomin, D.N.P., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Erica Gibson-Even, M.Div., Adjunct Instructor of Theology
Michele Gillman, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Terri Gingerich, D.N.P., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Helen Gioia, M.S., Adjunct Assistant Professor in Education
Oliia Gorman, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Psychology
Carol Ediger Goss, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in World Languages and Cultures
Joseph S. Goss, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Valpo CORE; Adjunct Instructor in Christ College
David Govertsen, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Lynn Grantz, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Valpo CORE
Melissa Grcich, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Ashley Grumbine, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Cindy Hamilton, M.S.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Amy L. Hammoud, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Julie Marie Hamrick, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Nichole Harney, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Scott Harrison, J.D., Adjunct Instructor in Health Care Leadership in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Lisa Marie Hartline, BSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Ericka Haynes, O.T.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy
Christina Hearne, MPA, Adjunct Instructor in Social Work
David R. Henreckson, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Humanities in Christ College; Adjunct Assistant Professor in Valpo CORE
Emily Hewlett, B.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Nicole Holland, BSN., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Lindsay Hunt, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Geography and Meteorology
Teresa Hunt, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Steven Janowiak, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies; Adjunct Instructor in Continuing Education
Patricia Jaroz, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Molly Joll, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Beth Keller, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Kaitlin Kendys, DNP, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Daniel Edward Michael Kenning, B.S., Adjunct Instructor in Physics and Astronomy
Greg Kenworthy, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Denise Chigas Kirkland, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Andrew Knox, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Karen Koelm, M.S.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics and Statistics
Christia Kolasa, MSW, Adjunct Instructor in Valpo CORE
James Alan Konsbruck, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Erin Kunert, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Paul R. Lapsansky, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Computing and Information Sciences
Katie Leach, Ph.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor in Chemistry
Nicole Lee, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Stephanie Lee, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Lukas Ross Leisman, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Dawnne LaPretre, Pd.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor in Education
Robyn Lewis, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Jane Lohmeyer, M.A., Adjunct instructor in Communication and Visual Arts
Jeanne Lukac, M.S., Adjunct Instructor and Clinical Education Liaison in Physician Assistant Studies
David Machavariani, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Tyler Manning, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Patricia Lee Maule, R.N., MSN, AOCNP, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Christopher Alan McQuillin, J.D., Adjunct Instructor in Continuing Education; Adjunct Instructor in Health Professions in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Richard A. McSparin, MSBA, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Business
Lori Miltenberger, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Continuing Education
Nicole Margaret Niemi, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Communication and Visual Arts
Elizabeth Nutt, D.N.P., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Kimberly Olmos, B.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Tiffany C. Orange, BSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Lauren Ostrowski-Winkler, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Kajal B. Patel, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Richard Pearson, M.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Noelle Pease, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Carole Ann Pepa, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Nursing; Adjunct Professor of Health Professions
Sarah Peters, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Ashleigh Y. Peterson, BSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Rebecca Peterson, D.N.P., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Erica Louise Plotner, B.S., Adjunct Instructor in Theatre
Cynthia K. Pluta, J.D., Adjunct Instructor in Continuing Educations; Adjunct Instructor in Valpo CORE
Megan E. Pugh, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Greg Quartucci, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Molly Rabe, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Sarah Rajki, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Rebekah Reichard, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Kinesiology
Bailey Regier, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Diane Richter, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Mary Lee Siedentop Riley, MALS, Adjunct Instructor in Music
Christine Roberts, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics and Statistics
Hope R. Robinson, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Adam S. Rosenblatt, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Dorothy Saeuberlich, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Lindsey Sample, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Ruben Sanchez, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Sandra M. Sanchez, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Katherine Schafer, M.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Robert Schickel, B.S., Adjunct Instructor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Richard Schiltz, M.B.A., Adjunct Instructor in Health Professions
Stephen J. Schnurr, DMA, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Music
Peter M. Sedrak, MBA, Adjunct Associate Professor in Computing and Information Sciences
Jessica Segally, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Continuing Education
Ryan Seagally, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in the College of Arts and Sciences
Phillip Serna, D.M., Adjunct Assistant Professor in Music
Mackenzie Shireman, D.N.P., Adjucnt Assistant Professor in Nursing
Karen Shone, M.A. Adjunct Instructor in Education
Aco Sikoski, MSE, Adjunct Instructor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Jacob Sitati, J.D., Adjunct Instructor in Political Science and International Relations
Matthew Smith, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Computing and Information Sciences
Kevin M. Steele, Ed.S., Adjunct Instructor in Computing and Information Sciences
Adam J. Stepanek, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Geography and Meteorology
Courtenay C. Stewart-Reiner, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Psychology
Jane Strayer, M.A., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Heather Strickler, MSN, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Bradford Thompson, M.M., Adjunct Instructor of Music
Shelley Tinnel, B.S.N., Adjunct Instructor in Nursing
Kari Ann Torma, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Melanie Kathryn Trowbridge, MBA, Adjunct Instructor in Continuing Education; Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Angela Turner, D.N.P., Adjunct Assistant professor in Nursing
Marilynn Uehling, B.S.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Dawn Marie VanderMeer, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Juli L. Verkler, MSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
John D. Ward, MBA, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Business
Douglas Wassilk, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Richard E. Watson, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
K.C. Wells, B.S.Ed., Adjunct Instructor in Education
Carolyn Elizabeth Whittier, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Studies
E. Louise Williams, D.D., Adjunct Instructor in Theology
Jessica L. Wilson, MBA, Adjunct Instructor in General Studies
Amber Wright, M.S., Adjunct Instructor in Biology
Jill Yarosz, BSN, Adjunct Instructor in Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Emily L. Yiannias, M.M., Adjunct Instructor in Music
Di Zhang, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty Emeriti, 2021-2022

Kurt Douglas Acton, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Education; Central Michigan University (B.S., 1968; MBA, 1972): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D., 1983)
Mohamed Faisal Ahamedkutty37, LL.M., Associate Professor Emeritus of Law; University of Ottawa (LL.B., 1994); York University, Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.M., 2006)
James William Albers, Th.D., Professor Emeritus of Theology; Concordia Senior College (B.A., 1959); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (M.Div., 1963; STM, 1964; Th.D., 1972)
Elise Marta Alverson, DNP, R.N., FNP-BC, CNE, Clinical Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing; St. Louis University (B.S., 1972); Ball State University (MSN); Valparaiso University (DNP, 2011)
Debra Collins Ames, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of World Languages and Cultures; Holy Cross College (A.B., 1980); University of Virginia (M.A., 1982; Ph.D., 1987)
Norman Robert Amundsen, M.S., Associate Professor Emeritus of Physical Education; University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1955; M.S., 1967)
Katharine Antommaria (Ingham), Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita in the Valpo Core; Lake Erie College (B.A., 1958); Massachusetts General Hospital (R.D., 1959); University of Pittsburgh (M.S., 1961; Ph.D., 1980)
Daniel Lee Arkkelin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology; Bowling Green State University (B.S., 1974; M.A., 1976; Ph.D., 1978)
Richard Lawrence Balkema, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Political Science; Western Michigan University (B.A., 1962; M.A., 1963); Southern Illinois University (Ph.D., 1971)
Eldon William Balko, M.M., Associate Professor Emeritus of Music; Wisconsin State University (B.S., 1953); Michigan State University (M.M., 1957); University of Wisconsin
Michael W. Becker, CPA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Emeritus in the College of Business; Wayne State University (B.S., 1962);
University of Connecticut (MBA, 1975); University of Bridgeport (M.A., 1982); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 1994)
James A. Bernard, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics; Manhattan College (BBA, 1965); University of Notre Dame (Ph.D., 1972)
Bruce Gilbert Berner, LL.M., Professor Emeritus of Law; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1965; LL.B., 1967); Yale University (LL.M., 1978)
John Paul Bernthal, DMA, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music; Valparaiso University (B.M., 1970); University of Rochester (M.M., 1972); University of Illinois (DMA, 1982)
Karen Berrier, Ph.D., Lecturer Emerita in World languages and Cultures; Miami University (B.A., 1971); Indiana University (M.A., 1973; Ph.D., 1980)
Robert Frank Blomquist, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1973); Cornell University (J.D., 1977)
Ivan Edward Bodensteiner, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Loras College (B.A., 1965); University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1968)
Thomas E. Boyt, DVM, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Marketing in the College of Business; United States Air Force Academy (B.S., 1973); Colorado State University (DVM, 1980); The University of Oklahoma (Ph.D., 1994)
Allan Robert Brandhorst, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Education; University of Missouri-Columbia (BSEd, 1963; M.Ed., 1970; Ph.D., 1973)
Richard H. W. Brauer, M.S., Associate Professor Emeritus of Art; Institute of Design of Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S., 1951; M.S., 1960)
Philipp L. Brockington, Jr., J.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Law; Amherst College (B.A., 1962); Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1965)
James D. Brodzinski, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Management in the College of Business; Ohio University (BFA, 1973; M.A., 1978; Ph.D., 1983)
Janet Marie Brown, R.N., Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Nursing; Indiana University (BSN, 1969); St. Xavier College (MSN, 1983); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Ph.D., 1995)
Jeffrey C. Brown, M.M., Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Music; Calumet College (B.A., 1978); Valparaiso University (M.M., 1981)
Michael J. Bushbaum, J.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Law Librarianship; University of Nevada (B.S., 1990); Northwestern School of Law Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1993); University of Washington (M. Lib., 1994)
James Caristi, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Information Sciences; Florida State University (B.A., 1971); Florida State University (Ph.D., 1975)
Derrick A. Carter, J.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Law; Eastern Michigan University (B.S., 1972); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1975)
Curtis W. Cichowski, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Carroll College (B.A., 1978); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1981)
David R. Cleveland, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Western Michigan University (B.A., 1998); Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2002)
Rex Cunningham, MFA, Associate Professor Emeritus of English; Rutgers University (A.B., 1953); State University of Iowa (MFA, 1959)
Grayson S. Davis, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology; George Washington University (B.S. 1970); University of Virginia (Ph.D., 1981)
Laura Gaston Dooley, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; University of Arkansas (B.A., 1982); Washington University (J.D., 1986)
Michael Louis Doria, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Case Institute of Technology (B.S., 1961; M.S., 1963); The Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D., 1968)
Maryann Dudzinski, Ed.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Education; Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1974); Northern Illinois University (M.S., 1979); Northern Illinois University (Ed.D., 1989)
Charles A. Ehren, Jr., J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Columbia College, New York (A.B., 1954); Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1956); University of Pennsylvania Law School
Gail McGrew Eifrig, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of English; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1962); Bryn Mawr College (M.A., 1963; Ph.D., 1982)
William Frederick Eifrig, Jr., DMA, Professor Emeritus of Music; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1955); University of Michigan (M.M., 1957; DMA, 1962)
Steven Carl Engerer, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry; Michigan State University (B.S., 1975); The University of Chicago (Ph.D., 1982)
Gene R. Evans, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Biology; Valparaiso University (B.S. in H.E., 1963); The University of Iowa (M.S., 1966); Purdue University (Ph.D., 1986)
John William Feaster, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1963); Northern Illinois University (M.A., 1966); Purdue University (Ph.D., 1970)
Linda Carol Ferguson, DMA, Professor Emerita of Music; University of Missouri - Kansas City (B.M., 1968; M.M., 1970; DMA, 1978)
Louis Ashley Foster, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science; Monmouth College (B.S., 1951); McCormick Theological Seminary (B.D., 1954); Purdue University (M.S., 1959; Ph.D., 1964)
Frederick Lawrence Frey, MFA, Associate Professor Emeritus of Art; University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1962; MFA, 1965)
Philip Klepfer Gehring38, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music; Oberlin College (A.B., 1950; Mus.B., 1950); Syracuse University (M.M., 1955; Ph.D., 1963)
Demosthenes P. Gelopulos, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSEE, 1960); University of Notre Dame (MSEE, 1962); The University of Arizona (Ph.D., 1967)
Marcia Lou Gienapp, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1973; J.D., 1977)
Delphina Hopkins Gillispie, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Education; Berea College (B.A., 1973); Eastern Kentucky University (M.S., 1975); Purdue University (Ph.D., 2008)
Naomi Joy Goodman, Dip. L., Technical Services Librarian Emerita with rank of Associate Professor Emerita in the School of Law; University of Queensland (B.A., 1968); University of New South Wales (Library Science Diploma, 1969)
Christoffer-Hinrich Grundmann, Ph.D., John R. Eckrich University Chair Emeritus in Religion and the Healing Arts; University of Hamburg (Mag.theol., 1977; Dr.theol., 1992; Dr.theol.habil., 1996; Prof., 2001)
Alan F. Harre39, Ph.D., President Emeritus; Concordia Senior College (B.A., 1962); Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (M.Div., 1966); Presbyterian School of Christian Education (M.A., 1967); Wayne State University (Ph.D., 1976)
Mark Alan Heckler, Ph.D., President Emeritus; Elizabethtown College (B.A., 1977); Catholic University (MFA, 1979); University of Colorado (Ph.D., 2011)
Geoffrey J. Heeren, LL.M., Professor Emeritus of Law; The University of Chicago (B.A., 1996); New York University School of Law (J.D., 2000); Georgetown Law (LL.M., 2012)
Johannes Helms40, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1953); University of Michigan (M.A., 1954; Ph.D., 1963)
Garland Fisher Hicks, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology; St. Lawrence University (B.S., 1967); Michigan State University (Ph.D., 1975)
Sarah Holterhoff, MALS, Associate Professor Emerita of Law Librarianship; The Ohio State University (BSEd, 1970); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (MALS, 1975)
Derrick Howard, J.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Law; Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Administration; University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1987; J.D., 1990)
Norman LeRoy Hughes, M.S., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science; Ohio Northern University (B.S., 1953); University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1958)
Rebecca Jean Huss, LL.M,, Professor Emerita of Law; University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1989); University of Richmond (J.D., 1992); The University of Iowa (LL.M., 1995)
Ronald Arthur Janke, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Geography and Meteorology; Marquette University (B.A., 1965); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (M.A., 1967); University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus (Ph.D., 1976)
David Henry Johnson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science; Augustana College, Illinois (A.B., 1962); The University of Illinois (M.S., 1964; Ph.D., 1971)
Kimberly Rae Kass, J.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Law; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1998; J.D., 2001)
Kenneth Henry Klein, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Philosophy; Washington University (A.B., 1952); The University of Chicago,
Divinity School (B.D., 1955); Lutheran Theological Seminary, Chicago; Mansfield College, Oxford University; Harvard University (Ph.D., 1963)
Claire Louise Boyd Knaub, R.N., M.N., Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing; Elizabethtown College (BSN, 1958); University of Pittsburgh (M.N., 1971)
William Ronald Koch, M.S., Associate Professor Emeritus of Physical Education; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1951); Indiana University (M.S., 1956)
Douglas J. Kocher, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1973); University of Tennessee (M.S., 1976; Ph.D., 1979)
Paul Martin Kohlhoff, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Purdue University (B.S., 1981); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1986)
Warren Melvin Kosman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry; Valparaiso University (B.S., 1967); The University of Chicago (M.S., 1969; Ph.D., 1974)
Michael Martin Kumpf, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Luther College (B.A., 1968); The Ohio State University (M.A., 1972: Ph.D., 1974)
Frederick W. Langrehr, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Marketing in the College of Business; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1965); Northern Illinois University (M.S., 1968); University of Alabama (Ph.D., 1978)
Carolyn Sue Leeb, Ph.D., Lecturer Emerita in Theology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1969); San Francisco Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1993); Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.Th., 1996; Ph.D., 1998)
Gilbert Mark Lehmann, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSME, 1955); Illinois Institute of Technology (MSME, 1957); Purdue University (Ph.D., 1966)
Joel Phillip Lehmann, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science; Valparaiso University (B.S., 1968); North Carolina State University (MAM, 1971; Ph.D., 1978); DePaul University (M.S., 1984)
Rosalie Berger Levinson, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; Indiana University (B.A., 1969; M.A., 1970); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1973)
Marcia Ann Lewis, DMA, Associate Professor Emerita of Music; University of Wisconsin (B.M., 1963; M.M., 1965); Northwestern University (DMA, 1978)
JoEllen Lind Satterlee, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; Stanford University (A.B., 1972); University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 1975); University of Utah
Mary Lou Logothetis, R.N., DNS, Professor Emerita of Nursing; DePaul University (BSN, 1966; MSN, 1976); Indiana University (DNS, 1988)
Theodore Mark Ludwig41, Th.D., Ph.D., Surjit Patheja Professor Emeritus of World Religions and Ethics; Professor Emeritus of Theology; Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (B.A., 1958; M.Div., 1961; STM, 1962; Th.D., 1963); The University of Chicago (Ph.D., 1975)
Edgar Jacob Luecke, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSEE, 1955); University of Notre Dame (MSEE, 1957); Purdue University (Ph.D., 1968)
Peter C. Lutze, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Communication; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1968); Brandeis University (MFA, 1974); University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1977; Ph.D., 1991)
Larry E. Mainstone, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Management in the College of Business; Western Michigan University (BSEE, 1969); Michigan State University (MBA, 1972; Ph.D., 1976)
Robert Wayne Manweiler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy; University of Kansas, Lawrence (B.S., 1967); Cornell University (M.S., 1969; Ph.D., 1972); Westminster Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1977)
Michael K. McCuddy, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Management in the College of Business; Indiana University South Bend (B.S., 1971; MSBA, 1973); Purdue University (Ph.D., 1977)
Ellen Ruth Bierwagen Meyer, M.A., Librarian Emerita with rank of Assistant Professor Emerita; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1962); Indiana University (M.A., 1965)
Frederick Richard Meyer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology; Valparaiso University (B.S., 1960); Indiana University (M.A., 1962; Ph.D., 1966)
Sandra Sue Michelsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Education; The University of Toledo (B.Ed., 1964); Michigan State University (M.A., 1970; Ph.D., 1985)
John A. Miller, DBA, Professor Emeritus of Marketing in the College of Business; Concordia Senior College (B.A., 1960); Indiana University (MBA, 1969; DBA, 1972)
Seymour Moskowitz, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Columbia University (B.A., 1963); Harvard University (J.D., 1966)
Kathleen Ruth Mullen, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of English; Notre Dame College (B.A., 1964); The University of Texas (M.A., 1972; Ph.D., 1977)
Bonita Dostal Neff, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Communication; University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1964; M.A., 1966); University of Michigan (Ph.D., 1973)
Clare Kraegel Nuechterlein, J.D., Distinguished Practitioner Emerita of Law; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1972; M.A., 1975; J.D., 1978)
William Roys Olmsted, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Humanities in Christ College; University of Michigan (B.A., 1965); University of Paris; The University of Chicago (M.A., 1970; Ph.D., 1975)
Irving S. Olsen, M.S., Assistant Professor Emeritus; Northwestern University (B.S., 1954; M.S., 1955); Indiana University
Ceyhun Ozgur, CPIM, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Information and Decision Science; University of Akron (B.S., 1982; M.S., 1984); Kent State University (Ph.D., 1990)
Carole Anne Pepa, R.N., Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Nursing; Indiana University (BSN, 1967; MSN, 1982); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 1992)
Margaret Perry, MSLS, University Librarian Emerita with rank of Associate Professor Emerita; Western Michigan University (A.B., 1954); City College, New York; Catholic University of America (MSLS, 1959)
Mary Geraldine Persyn, MLS, J.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Law; Creighton University (A.B., 1967); University of Oregon (MLS, 1969); University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1982)
Judith Griessel Peters, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1961); University of Colorado (Ph.D., 1968)
Richard William Pick, MFA, Associate Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Television Arts; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1957); Northwestern University (M.A., 1962); The University of Iowa (MFA, 1968)
John Joseph Potts, CPA, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; University of New Mexico (B.A., 1969); Boston College (J.D., 1974); Northeastern University (M.S., 1975)
Phillip Powell, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication; Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1982; Ph.D., 2008); Governors State university (M.A., 1993)
Steven Robert Probst, J.D., MLIS, Associate Professor Emeritus of Law Librarianship; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1990; J.D., 2002); Dominican University (MLIS, 2005)
Karl Edward Reichardt, CMA, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting in the College of Business; University of Wisconsin (BBA, 1966); University of Denver (MSBA, 1967); University of Missouri (Ph.D., 1971)
Donna R. R. Resetar42, M.A., Associate Professor Emerita of Library Services; Michigan State University (B.A., 1974); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1977)
Perry W. Riffel, Ed.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Education; Concordia College, Seward (B.S., 1969); Southern Illinois University (MSEd, 1974); Oklahoma State University (Ed.D., 1990)
Marian Jean Rubchak, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of History; Douglass College (B.A., 1971); Rutgers University (M.A., 1973); University of Illinois at Chicago (Ph.D., 1988)
Warren Gunther Rubel, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Humanities in Christ College; Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (B.A.,1950; M.Div., 1952); Washington University (M.A., 1961); University of Arkansas (Ph.D., 1964)
Dolores Mary Ruosch, M.S., Dean of Women with rank of Associate Professor Emerita; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1951); University of Southern California (M.S., 1957)
Mollie A. Sandock, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of English; Brown University (A.B., 1972); The University of Chicago (M.A. [Library School], 1976; M.A. [English Literature], 1979; Ph.D., 1985)
Verne Robert Sanford43, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science; University of North Dakota (Ph.B., 1957; M.S., 1949); University of Michigan (MPH, 1962; Ph.D., 1970)
Barbara J. Schmidt, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1970; J.D., 1973)
William Joseph Schoech, P.E., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSEE, 1966); The Pennsylvania State University (MSIE, 1969); Purdue University (Ph.D., 1971)
James Edward Schueler, P.E., M.S., Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSCE, 1959); Northwestern University (M.S., 1960)
David William Scupham, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology; The University of Chicago (A.B., 1975); Indiana University (Ph.D., 1985)
Edgar Paul Senne, M.A., Associate Professor Emeritus of Theology; Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (B.A., 1954; M.Div., 1958); Washington University (M.Ed., 1958); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1969)
Dorothy Paulsen Smith, R.N., J.D., Ph.D., LL.D. (Hon.); Professor Emerita of Nursing; Whitworth College (B.S., 1955; LL.D. [Hon.], 1997); Western Reserve University (M.S., 1960); Yale University (Ph.D., 1967); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1987)
Lewis Oliver Smith, Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry; Grove City College (B.S., 1944); University of Rochester (Ph.D., 1947)
Ronald John Sommer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English; Wabash College (A.B., 1960); Yale School of Drama; Brown University (M.A., 1963); Indiana University (Ph.D., 1975)
Gerald Paul Speckhard44, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Education; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1952); University of Wisconsin (M.S., 1959); University of Colorado (Ed.D., 1966)
Bradford Hall Spring, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering; Cornell University (BCE, 1959; M.S., 1961); University of Wisconsin (Ph.D., 1973)
James Dill Startt, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus in History; University of Maryland (B.A., 1957; M.A., 1961; Ph.D., 1965)
John Rudolph Steffen, P.E., Ph.D., Alfred W. Sieving Chair Emeritus of Engineering; Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSME, 1966); University of Notre Dame (MSME, 1968); Rutgers University (Ph.D., 1974)
William Leroy Steinbrecher, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Physical Education; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1957; B.S. in P.E., 1959); Indiana University (M.S. in P.E., 1963); Florida State University (Ed.D., 1969)
Jerome J. Stieger, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Physical Education; Florida State University (B.S., 1964; M.S., 1969; Ph.D., 1978)
Richard Taylor Stith, III, J.D., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Harvard University (B.A., 1965); Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay; University of California, Berkeley (M.A., 1967); Yale University (M.Phil., 1971; J.D., 1973; Ph.D., 1973)
Sandra Ellen Strasser, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business; University of California, Riverside (B.A., 1971); California State University, Fresno (MBA, 1986); University of Colorado at Boulder (Ph.D., 1990)
Michael Stevens Straubel, LL.M., Professor Emeritus of Law; Western Michigan University (B.S., 1979); Marquette University (J.D., 1982); McGill University (LL.M., 1989)
Susan P. Stuart, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; the Seegers Distinguished Chair of Law; DePauw University (B.A., 1973); Valparaiso University (M.Ed., 1976); Indiana University (J.D., 1982)
James Chien-Hua Tan, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology; Chung Sing University, China (B.S., 1957); Montana State University (M.S., 1961); North Carolina State University (Ph.D., 1968)
D.A. Jeremy Telman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Columbia University (B.A., 1985); Cornell University (M.A., 1989; Ph.D., 1993); New York University (J.D., 1999)
Paul Stephen Trapp, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Marketing in the College of Business; University of Colorado (BSBA, 1979); Indiana University (MBA, 1981); University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (Ph.D., 1991)
Mary T. Treanor, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita Mathematics and Computer Science; College of Mt. St. Vincent (B.A., 1964); University of Notre Dame (M.S., 1968; Ph.D., 1984)
Albert Raymond Trost, Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Political Science; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1962); Washington University (M.A., 1963; Ph.D., 1971)
Bernard Roberts Trujillo, J.D., Professor Emeritus of Law; Princeton University (A.B., 1988); Yale University (J.D., 1992)
Edward Martin Uehling, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English; Hastings College (B.A., 1967); The Pennsylvania State University (M.A., 1973; Ph.D., 1980)
Ruth Casey Vance, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; Olivet College (B.A., 1979); Valparaiso University (J.D., 1982)
David Eugene Vandercoy, LL.M., Professor Emeritus of Law; The Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1971); Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1974); New York University (LL.M., 1980)
Peter J. Venturelli, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Criminology; Illinois State University (B.A., 1972); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1978; Ph.D., 1981)
Merlyn Clarence Vocke, P.E., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSEE, 1955); University of Notre Dame (MSEE, 1957); The University of Iowa (Ph.D., 1971)
Jerry M. Wagenblast, M.S., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science; Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S., 1962; M.S., 1968); Purdue University
Stuart G. Walesh, P.E., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering; Valparaiso University (BSCE, 1963); The Johns Hopkins University (MSE, 1965); University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ph.D., 1969)
LouJeanne Bray Walton45, M.A., Associate Professor Emerita of Social Work; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1960); The University of Chicago (M.A., 1969)
David K. Weber, Ph.D., Lecturer Emeritus in Theology; Concordia College, River Forest (B.A., 1978); Concordia Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1982); Montana State University (M.A., 1993); University of Durham (Ph.D., 2000)
Nola Jean Wegman, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of English; Northwestern University (B.S., 1953; M.A., 1954; Ph.D., 1967)
Linda S. Whitton, J.D., Seegers Distinguished Chair Emeritus of Law; Professor of Law Retired; Valparaiso University (B.A., 1979; J.D., 1986)
Geri Judith Yonover, J.D., Professor Emerita of Law; The University of Chicago (B.A., 1964); Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1983)
Suzanne Elizabeth Zentz, DNP, Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing; Indiana University (BSN, 1982); The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (MSN, 1988); Valparaiso University (DNP, 2010)


37 Deceased July 18, 2012
38 Deceased April 8, 2015
39 Deceased August 20, 2020
40 Deceased September 16, 2021
41 Deceased August 11, 2020
42 Deceased October 8, 2019
43 Deceased January 23, 2022
44 Deceased February 20, 2021
45 Deceased December 14, 2014


Administration, 2022-2023

Office of the President
President José D. Padilla, J.D.
President Emeritus Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D.
  Chief of Staff & Board Liaison Rebekah Arevalo, M.S.
    Chief Information Officer Dave Sierkowski, B.S.
  Executive Assistant to the President Tammy Basich
  Director of University Events, Director of Presidential Operations Cassandra J. Hopkins, MALS
  Director of Government and Community Relations Kelly Anthony, MBA, J.D.
  Director of Athletics Charles Small, Ed.D.
 
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric W. Johnson, Ph.D.
  Executive Assistant and Budget Officer Karen Palm
Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students Steven Janowiak, M.Ed.
  Executive Assistant Debbie Lowenthal
  Dean of Students Ryan Blevins, M.S.
  Assistant Vice President for Student Life Carolyn Whittier, Ph.D.
  Director of Career Center Tom Cath, MIM
  Director of Health Center Kelley Eshenaur, MSN, R.N., FNP-C
  Director of Counseling Services Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Lissa Yogan, Ph.D.
  University Registrar Allison M. Urbanczyk, MBA
  Director of Faculty Development Cynthia Rutz, Ph.D.
  University Director of Writing Kelly Belanger, Ph.D.
  Coordinator of the Writing Center Colleen Morrissey, Ph.D.
  Director of Sponsored and Undergraduate Research Dorothy Warner
  Director of the Freshman Core Lisa M. Jennings, Ph.D.
  Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Angela Vidal-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
  Executive Director of Retention Jennifer Easthope, M.S.
  Director of Study Abroad Programs Allison Kroft, Ph.D.
  Director of International Programs Janice Lin, M.A.
  Director of Academic Success Center Tricia Armstrong, MALS
  Director of Access and Accommodations Resource Center Christina Hearne, MPA
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Gregg Johnson, Ph.D.
  Associate Dean Aysegul Yayimli, Ph.D.
  Interim Associate Dean Richard Sévère, Ph.D.
  Assistant Dean Adrian Lee, M.A.
  Assistant Dean Elizabeth A. Douglas, J.D.
Dean, College of Business Niclas L. Erhardt, Ph.D.
  Assistant Dean Mary H. Bandstra, M.A.
Dean, College of Engineering Paul Douglas Tougaw, P.E., Ph.D.
  Assistant Dean for Student Success Laura Sanders, M.S.
Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions Karen Allen, Ph.D.
  Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs Lynette Rayman, DNP
  Assistant Dean of Graduate Nursing Programs Christina Cavinder, DNP
  Assistant Dean for the Physician Assistant Program Joseph Zaweski, MPAS
Interim Dean, Christ College Jennifer Prough, Ph.D.
  Assistant Dean Anna Stewart, Ph.D.
Associate Provost of Graduate and Online Education J. Michael Tyler, Ph.D.
  Director of Graduate Enrollment Operations Ryan Segally, M.S.
  Director of Instructional Technology, Design, & Assessment Blake Soller, Ed.D.
Dean, Library Patricia J. Mileham, MALIS
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness Melizza Zygmunt, S.B.
Assistant Vice President for Mission, Church and Ministry Brian Beckstrom, Ph.D.
  University Pastor James A. Wetzstein, M.Div.
  University Pastor II Katherine Museus Dabay
 
Division of Enrollment Management
Vice President for Enrollment Management Brian O’Rourke, M.Ed.
  Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission Bart Harvey, M.S.
  Director of Transfer Enrollment Carrie Palkovich, M.S.
  Director of Systems and Operations Tara Teeple, M.S.
  Director of Financial Aid Karen Klimczyk, B.S.
  Chief Marketing Officer Kris Rogers
 
Office of Finance
Vice President for Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Board Mark Volpatti, Ed.D., CPA
  Executive Assistant Louise Poracky
  Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Tamara Gingerich, CPA
  Financial Analyst Kami J. Woody, BSBA
  Financial Analyst Michael J. Wojcik, B.S.
  Assistant Director/Staff Accountant Linda Scarsella
  Assistant Director of Student Accounts Denise Aponte, B.S.
  Senior Payroll Specialist Chelle Whetstone, B.A.
 
Office of the General Counsel
Vice President and General Counsel Darron C. Farha, J.D.
  Executive Assistant to General Counsel Ashley Stan
  Title IX Coordinator Deondra Devitt, MBA
  Executive Director and Chief Human Resource Officer/Affirmative Action Officer Scott R. Harrison, J.D.
    Assistant Director Deondra Devitt, MBA
    Benefits Manager Laura G. Childers, B.A.
  Executive Director of Facilities Jason Kutch, B.S.
  Chief, University Police Rebecca A. Walkowiak, A.S.
 
Advancement and Strategic Initiatives
Vice President Lisa Hollander, B.A.
Associate Vice President Jason Petrovich, B.A.
Executive Director of Alumni Relations and University Guild Linda Roettger, M.S.
 
University Board of Directors
Robert D. Hansen, Jr. (Chair) Greensboro, GA
José D. Padilla (University President) Valparaiso, IN
David A. Bochnowski Munster, IN
N. Cornell Boggs, III Ludington, MI
Luther C. Brunette Carmel, IN
Jeffrey H. Dobbs Leawood, KS
John L. Draheim Clearwater Beach, FL
Mark H. Duesenberg Rocky River, OH
Susan Jenny Ehr London, England
Carolyn Schlie Femovich Hellertown, PA
Chelsey R. Gordon Crown Point, IN
Mark P. Helge Rockford, IL
Colette J. Irwin-Knott Zionsville, IN
Frederick G. Kraegel Henrico, VA
Bruce R. Laning St. Francis, WI
Marian J. Moon Arcadia, OK
James W. Mueller Paradise Valley, AZ
Andrew N. Nunemaker Milwaukee, WI
Scott A. Seefeld Milwaukee, WI
John W. Shelton Frankenmuth, MI
Philip C. Spahn Chicago, IL
Paul A. Strasen Littleton, CO
Amy L. Vie Chicago, IL
Julie M. Winkler (Vice Chair) Naperville, IL
Susan G. Zeeb (Guild Chair) Lake Villa, IL
 
Arts and Sciences National Council
Marcia R. Biang Brea, CA
Neal P. Christiansen Chicago, IL
Corinne E. Fribley Dallas, TX
Beth Truett Haagen Oak Park, IL
Peter A. Hessler (chair) Seven Hills, OH
Frank L. Jaksch San Juan Capistrano, CA
Richard D. Kauzlarich Falls Church, VA
Ronald P. Koepke Lake Forest, IL
Harold J. Moellering Columbus, OH
Lois J. Niemier Warsaw, IN
Jeffery O’Connor Valparaiso, IN
Anna C. Rathmann Waterford, VA
Sandra J. Rosenthal Nashville, TN
Christine Zrinsky Chicago, IL
 
Business National Council
John Beattie Seneca, SC
John M. Hanak Norman, OK
Walter F. Hoeppner (chair) Libertyville, IL
Ruth S. McCormick Teaneck, NJ
Stewart G. McMillan Valparaiso, IN
James A. Muhammad Crown Point, IN
David A. Price Granger, IN
Kenneth Reali, Jr. Durham, NC
Donald P. Schoenheider Lake Forest, IL
Daniel D. Tiemann Chicago, IL
Todd M. Tribble Union, KY
Donna A. Van De Water Wilmette, IL
Leo G. Watson Indianapolis, IN
Susan E. Weston Spring, TX
Jason J. Winkler Naperville, IL
Jeffrey L. Witt Deer Park, IL
 
Engineering National Council
Jumah R. Al-Mazrouie Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lesley K. Chapman Valparaiso, IN
Jonathan Dorn Reston, VA
Mark Fisher Valparaiso, IN
Frederick P. Jenny New Albany, OH
Mikko H, Lipasti Lake Mills, WI
Loren J. Lorig River Falls, WI
Andrew J. Meyer Oak Creek, WI
Mark Nelson Monte Sereno, CA
Diane L. Norris Cincinnati, OH
Rebecca Otte New Orleans, LA
Scott D. Roller (chair) Prosper, TX
John M. Scheffey Churchville, PA
Verne R. Schneider Ashburn, VA
Paula L. Scholl Evanston, IL
Douglas Spaulding Minneapolis, MN
Laura A. Walker Valparaiso, IN
Larry W. Zimmerman Highland, MD
 
Nursing and Health Professions National Council
Robert L. Beyer South Lyon, MI
Kristine L. Boettcher Paoli, PA
Beth Ann Brooks Chicago, IL
Robert W. Clausen South Bend, IN
Daniella Herdman New Market, MD
Jill C. Jacobson Vero Beach, FL
Stephanie A. Kapfer Urbandale, IA
Jonathan W. Miller Norfolk, VA
Leslie G. Paul San Diego, CA
Alicia C. Shillington Savannah, GA
Penny Viater Dyer, IN
Beth Wrobel Valparaiso, IN
 
Christ College National Council
Matthew Cavin (2008) Aukland, New Zealand
Rebecca Cavin (2008) Aukland, New Zealand
Ruth E. Doty (1970) Wescosville, PA
Erin Goffette (1997) Portage, IN
Kurt K. Kroenke (1973) Greenwood, IN
Joshua Lee (1998) Chicago, IL
Richard E. Mueller (1970) Florissant, MO
David A. Piehler (1977) Wausau, WI
Susan L. Rosborough (1978) Oak Park, IL
Peter B. Schmalz (1969) Landenberg, PA
Benjamin A. Schnakenberg (2000) Denver, CO
Russell S. Schumacher (2001) Ft. Collins, CO
Pamela Carey Sieving (1970) Sacramento, CA
Rene L. Steinke (1986) Brooklyn, NY
Loretta M. VanEvery (1994) Indianapolis, IN
Mary Warlick (1979) Arlington, VA
 
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Ken Acoff (1999) California, MD
Elias Argueta (2015) Milwaukee. WI
Nathan Atkins (2013) Annapolis, MD
Estefany Bocangel-Gamarra (2021) Valparaiso, IN
Ekaterina Dafnis (2007), Second Vice President Mt. Prospect, IL
Dawn Duncan (1989) Lynn, MA
Susan (Schulte 1968) Flesch University City,MO
Antwon Gates (2015) Broomfield, CO
Glenn Gilmore (1981) Colleyville, TX
Chelsey (Bradford 2016) Gordon, President Crown Point, IN
Jason Greer (1996) St. Louis, MO
Danielle (Carter) Iddins (2006, 2008) Indianapolis, IN
Sara Lister (1999) Albuquerque, NM
Sara Manske (1998), Parliamentarian Carmel, IN
Samuel Mihalich (2020) Phoenix, AZ
Louise Mundinger (1978) Medford, MA
Matthew Redmann (1990) Waukesha, WI
Barbara Ruhe (1970, 1976) Wethersfield, CT
Colleen (Murphy 1999) Sannipoli Raleigh, NC
Heidi (Brockmann 1987) Sturmfels, Secretary Chaska, MN
Brandon Tomlinson (2008) Fairfax, IA
Daniel Trapp (2001), First Vice President San Diego, CA
Mary Warlick (1979) Arlington, VA
Brian Wise (2006) South Elgin, IL
 
Valparaiso University Guild Board of Directors
Lori Brown, Secretary Cedar Lake, IN
Katie (Luekens 1991) Chan Chee Mohegan Lake, NY
Sidney Findley (2013) Valparaiso, IN
Sarah (Churness 1992) Floyd Southampton, PA
Lindsay Roettger (2016) Chicago, IL
Kathi (Burreson 1993) Sterling Palos Heights, IL
Michelle (Hart 1991) Warner, Treasurer Davenport, IA
Robert Wichlinski (1982), Vice Chair Valparaiso, IN
Susan (Sager 1986) Zeeb, Chair Lake Villa, IL