Faculty
*Format Key
Name, Appointment Date, Title(s), Principal Academic Unit
Principal Academic Unit
Degrees, Attainment Year, College
Jonathan Kulaga, 2022, President of the University
B.A., 1984 Spring Arbor University ; M.A., 1991 Michigan State University
Ph.D., 2005 Kansas State University
Charles Alcock, 2003, Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry, Chaplain & Director of Youth Ministry Events, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1989, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2003, Azusa Pacific University
Mark Alexander, 2002, Senior Director, Talent Development and Strategic Programs
Non-Residential Education
A.B., 1996, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.B.A., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University
Becky Allen-Gull, 2015, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.A., 1992, Anderson University; B.S.N., 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S.N., 2013, Anderson University
Paul Allison, 1993, Professor of English; Chairperson, Division of Modern Language and Literature, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1986, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.F.A., 1990, University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., 1995, State University of New York at Binghamton
Amie Anderson, 2018, Dean, School of Educational Leadership & Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 2003, Grand Valley State University; M.S., 2008, Aquinas College
Ph.D., 2014, Capella University
Randi Antworth, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2009, University of North Carolina
D.N.P., 2017, Indiana State University
Dave Arnold, 2003, Associate Professor of History, Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult and Professional Studies
A.B., 1971, Southern Nazarene University; M.A., 1973, Southern Nazarene University
Ed.D., 1999, University of La Verne
Mark Asnicar, 2007, Associate Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1983, Anderson University; M.S., 1995, IUPUI; Ph.D., 1998, IUPUI
Robert Atchison, 2014, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, Clinic Coordinator; Chairperson, Division of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2007, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., 2015, Walden University
Angela Bailey, 2011, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1990, Indiana University; M.S.N., 2008, University of Indianapolis, PhD., 2019, Capella University
Beth Bailey, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Assistant Dean of MSN; Health Systems Leadership and Education
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2008, Ball State University; M.S.N., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University, D.N.P., 2018, Indiana Wesleyan University
Rebecca Barnard, 2014, Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Humanities
B.M., 1979, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.M., 2011, Western Michigan University
Joanne Barnes, 2008, Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S.B.A., 1991, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.M., 1994, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., 2007, Indiana Wesleyan University
Margaret Barnes, 2009, Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1990, D'Youville College; M.S.N., 1993, D'Youville College
D.N.P., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan University
David Bartley, 1989-1991; 1994, Professor of History; Chairperson, Division of Social Sciences, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
A.A., 1977, Montgomery Junior College; B.S., 1979, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University)
M.A., 1982, Butler University; Ph.D., 1989, Ball State University
Allisha Beerwart, 2020, Department Chair & Assistant Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 2008, Old Dominion University; M.S., 2009, Old Dominion University;
Ed.S, 2011, Old Dominion University; EdD, 2018, Regen University
Jennifer Bennett, 2020, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1998, University of North Florida; M.A., 2001, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D., 2013, Nova Southeastern University
Brian Bernius, 2005, Professor of Old Testament & Near East Studies, Chairperson, Division of Religious & Ministerial Studies, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1997, Asbury College; M.A., 1999, Asbury Theological Seminary
M.Phil., 2004, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Ph.D., 2013, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Elaine Bernius, 2005, Professor of Old Testament & Ancient Languages, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1998, Asbury College
M.Phil., 2004, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Ph.D., 2013, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Tim Beuthin, 2006, Professor, Graduate Studies in Leadership, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1974, Spring Arbor College; M.Div., 1980, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 1989, Michigan State University
Ken Bielen, 2007, Director, Grants Management
B.A., 1971, Rutgers College; M.A., 1978, University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., 1994, Bowling Green State University
John Birch, 2014, Assistant Professor of Science, Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1978, Miami University; M.S. 1981, Miami University; M.A., 2001, Xavier University
Ph.D., 2020, University of Dayton
Chris Bounds, 2019, Dean, School of Theology and Ministry
B.A., 1988, Ashbury University
M.Div., 1991 Asbury Theological Seminary
PhD., 1997, Drew University
Todd Bowman, 2014, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2003, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; Ph.D., 2008, Oklahoma State University
Renee Boyer, 2015, Department Chair & Assistant Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
M.A., 1994, Manchester University
Heather Brady, 2011, Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 2000, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2005, Indiana Wesleyan University;
D.N.P., 2014, Valparaiso University
Bruce Brinkley, 1993, Assistant Professor, Senior Reference Librarian
A.B., 1982, Earlham College; M.L.S., 1983, Indiana University
Mark Brooker, 2008, Scholar in Residence, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1982, The Ohio State University; M.S.A., 1996, Central Michigan University
Ph.D., 2007, Walden University
Carol Brown, 2014, Associate Dean, Life Calling and Career Development, Life Calling and Integrative Learning
B.S., 1990, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ed.D., 1993, Indiana University
M.F.A., In progress, Ball State University
Bart Bruehler, 2009, Professor of New Testament, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1995, Asbury College; M.Div., 1998, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2007, Emory University
Toby Buchanan, 2020, Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1994, Wayland Baptist University; M.S.W., 1998, University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., 2000, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 2008, University of Texas at Arlington
Scott Burson, 2008, Professor of Philosophical Theology, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1985, University of Rio Grande; M.A., 2000, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2015, Brunel University
Kevin Cabe, 2013, Associate Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1994, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S, 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University
D.B.A., 2016, Northcentral University
Penny Callaway, 2016, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2005, Indiana State University; M.S.N., 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University, D.N.P., 2019, Indiana Wesleyan University
Sheila Carlblom, 1998, Assistant Professor, Dean of Library Services
B.S., 1973, Nyack College; M.A.R., 1975, Asbury Theological Seminary
M.L.S., 1982, University of Iowa
Marian Carpenter, 2019, Assistant Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 2002, Malone University, M.A., 2005, University of Phoenix Online, D.Mgt., 2014, University of Phoenix Online
William Carpenter, 2006, Professor of Art, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2002, Wheaton College; M.F.A., 2006, University of Miami
Julie Carson, 2018, Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1979, The University of Illinois; M.A., 1983, The University of Illinois
Carson Castleman, 2004, Associate Vice President Regional Education, Regional Dean for Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1996, Northern Kentucky University; M.A., 2003, Liberty University
Ph.D., 2013, Capella University
Michele Chaleunphonh 2022, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
School of Health Sciences
B.A., 1995, North Park University; M.S.O.T., 1996, Washington University School of Medicine
O.T.D., 2018, Indiana University (IUPUI)
Michael Chase, 2014, Associate Professor of Business, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1978, Spring Arbor University; M.S., 1996, Central Michigan University
Ph.D., 2006, Argosy University of Sarasota
David Che, 2021, Professor of Engineering; Director of the Engineering Program, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S.E., 1988, Harbin Institute of Technology, China; M.S., 1991, Ohio State University
Ph.D., 1995, University of Michigan
Pamela Childers, 2013, Assistant Professor, Systems and Web Librarian
B.A., 1990, Indiana University, Kokomo; M.L.S., 1996, Indiana University, Bloomington
Joe Childs, 2020, Department Chair, Doctor of Business Administration, Director of Aviation Program, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1981, University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., 1984, University of Southern Mississippi
M.A., 1997, Western Seminary; D.B.A., 2008, Golden Gate University
Davy Chinn, 2018, Assistant Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.M., 2014, University of Southern California
Dorothy Clark-Ott, 2008, Professor of Nursing, Director, Faculty Development
School of Nursing
B.S., 1976, State University of New York at Binghamton; M.P.A., 2007, University of Dayton
Ph.D., 2015, Indiana University
Jonathan Conrad, 2001, Professor of Political Science, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1991, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1997, Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., 2004, Northern Illinois University
Stephen Conrad, 2001, Professor of Biology; School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1985, Taylor University; M.S., 1993, Indiana State University
Ph.D., 1999, Indiana State University
Melissa Cook, 2007, Professor of Exercise Science, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1997, University of the Pacific; M.S., 2002, California State University of Fullerton
Ed.D., 2005, Ball State University
Christopher Coy, 2009, Assistant Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1973, Ball State University; M.A., 1977, Ball State University
Michael Crawford, 2020, Assistant Professor in Finance, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1998, Cedarville University; M.Ed., 2008, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
M.B.A., 2005, The Ohio State University; D.B.A., 2015, Anderson University
Rebekah Crofford, 2021, Professor of Social Work, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1992, Eastern Nazarene College; M.S.W., 1996, State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D., 2007, State University of New York at Buffalo
Alexis Cross, 2022, Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 2014, University of Indianapolis
D.P.T., 2017, University of Indianapolis
Sarah Crume Manlove, 2002, Reference Librarian, Off Campus Library Services, Northern Indiana
Non-Residential Education
B.S., 1981, Hanover College; M.L.S., 1987, Indiana University
Connie Crump 2010, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Associate Dean, Accreditation, Assessment & Curriculum
School of Nursing
B.S., 1989, Indiana University; D.P.T., 2013, A.T. Still University
Miranda Cruz, 2014, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2005, Whitworth University; M.Div., 2008, Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2014, Baylor University
Marcie Cutsinger, 2017, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1996, Missouri Western State University; M.S.W., 1998, University of Missouri
Ed.D., 2018, University of Missouri
Dedra Daehn, 2017, Director of Curriculum and Operations, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1982, Kansas State University; M.S., 1985, Fort Hays State University
Erin Davis, 2014, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1994, Anderson University; M.T.S., 2007, Anderson University School of Theology
M.A., 2011, Ball State University; Ph.D., 2014, Ball State University
Lanta Davis, 2016, Associate Professor of Humanities & Literature, John Wesley Honors College
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2004, South Dakota State University
M.A., 2006, Sioux Falls Seminary; Ph.D., 2013, Baylor University
Robert Dawson, 2004, Professor of Nursing; Dean, Division of Pre-licensure Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1995, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University
D.N.P., 2012, Ball State University
Anne Decker, 2003, Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1981, God's Bible College; Masters, 1999, Mid-American Nazarene University
Ed.D., 2003, Regent University
Matthew Decker, 2020, Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2006, Ball State University
Ph.D., ABD, 2020, Capella University
Kimberly DeMichael, 1999, Assistant Professor of Education; Education Placement Advisor and Secondary Program Coordinator, School of Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1985, Eastern Nazarene College; M.Ed., 1986, Eastern Nazarene College
Colleen Derr, 2010, President, Wesley Seminary, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry and Congregational Formation
Wesley Seminary
B.S., 1983, United Wesleyan College; M.A., 2007 Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., 2013, Regent University
Erin Devers, 2011, Professor of Social Psychology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2002, Huntington University; Ph.D., 2007, Indiana University Bloomington
David Dial, 2003, Reference Librarian, Off Campus Library Services, Cleveland Education Center
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1977, Baldwin-Wallace College; M.L.S., 1978, Clarion State University
Almarie Donaldson-Munley, 2019, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1993, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala; M.Ed., 1996, Regent University
Amanda Doneski 2020, Program Director, Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
M.O., 1994, St. John’s School of Radiologic Technology; B.A., 2008, Ottawa University; M.A., 2010, Ottawa University
Ed.D., 2017, Lindenwood University
Marcus Doyle, 2021, Assistant Professor in Photography, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1995, Lancaster University, UK; M.A., 2012, London College of Communications, UK
Susan Draine, 2012, Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1976, Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., 1983, University of Alabama-Birmingham
M.B.A., 1990, Olivet Nazarene University; Ed.D., 2009, Nova Southeastern University
Amanda Drury, 2012, Professor of Youth Ministries and Practical Theology, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2002, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Div., 2005, Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2007, Princeton Theological Seminary
Wendy Eaton, 2013, Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1991, Auburn University; M.P.A., 1993, Auburn University
Ph.D., 2003, Auburn University
Patrick Eby, 2015, Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies, DMin Program Director, Wesley Seminary
Wesley Seminary
B.A., 1986, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University)
M.Div., 1993, Asbury Theological Seminary; M.Phil., 2006, Drew University
Ph.D., 2010, Drew University
Ruth Eby, 2010, Associate Professor of Nursing; Dean, Division of Doctoral Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1986, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.S.N., 2010, Drexel University
D.N.P., 2015, Purdue University
Haydée Encarnación García, 2015, Program Director, Master of Public Health
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1984, Health Education, University of Puerto Rico; MPH, 1986, Public Health, University of Puerto Rico
M.S., 1999, Health Promotion, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2004, Health Behavior, Indiana University
Timothy Esh, 2007, Associate Professor of English, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2001, Houghton College; M.A., 2007, Drew University; Ph.D., 2018, Drew University
Sarah Farmer, 2018, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2005, Berea College; M.Div., 2008, Emory University
Ph.D., 2016, Emory University
Cindy Faulkner, 2017, Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S.S.W., 1984, Kansas State University; M.S.W., 1989, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 2001, University of Texas at Arlington
Cynthia Faulkner, 2015, Associate Professor of Healthcare, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1983, University of Kentucky; M.S., 2003, University of Kentucky
D.H. Sc., 2016, A.T. Still University
Mica Fensler, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2019, Western Governors University
Joel Ferguson, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jason Fetters, 2017, Assistant Professor of Spanish, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2002, Illinois State University; M.A., 2005, Illinois State University
Gregory Fiebig, 2006, Professor of Communication, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1977, Southwest Baptist College; M.A., 1982, Central Missouri State University
M.Div., 1985, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2000, University of Missouri-Columbia
Reginald Finger, 2013, Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health
School of Health Sciences
B.A., 1976, Northwest Nazarene University; M.D., 1981, University of Washington
MPH, 1983, University of Washington
Michael Flanagin, 2001, Assistant Professor of Music, Chairperson, Division of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M.E., 1994, Indiana University; M.A., 2002, Ball State University
Abby Flenar, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2006, Indiana University Kokomo; M.S.N., 2019, Indiana Wesleyan University
André Fonteles, 2018, Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2010, Universidade de Fortaleza, Brazil; M.S., 2013, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
Ph.D., 2017, Université Grenoble Alpes, France
R. Nathaniel Foster, 2006, Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 2000, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.P.E., 2001, Ohio University; M.A., 2022, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., 2012, Capella University
Russell Fox, 2015, Assistant Professor of English, Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1993, Northern Kentucky University; M.Ed., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., (ABD), Liberty University
Robert Friberg 2022, Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1974, University of Oklahoma; M.A., 1977, Instructional Design and Technology; M.Ed., 2005, Hardin-Simmons University
Ph.D., 1980, Instructional Design and Technology
Rosemary Fromer, 2014, Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1986, Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.S.N., 1992, Seton Hall University
Ph.D., 2013, Capella University
Brian Fry, 2004, Professor of Sociology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1992, Spring Arbor University; M.A., 1994, Michigan State University
Ph.D., 1998, Michigan State University
Brian Gardner, 2014, Vice President for University Advancement
B.S., 1989, George Fox University; M.B.A., 1997, Seattle Pacific University
Ph.D., 2010, Loyola University Chicago
Jill Garner, 2005, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1981, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.S., 2009, Ball State University
Paul Garverick, 2007, Director, Department of Religion, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1986, Asbury College; M.Div., 1990, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ed.D., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University
Kathryn Gilreath, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1999, Armstrong Atlantic State University; M.S.N., 2002, Armstrong Atlantic State University,
D.N.P., 2021, Indiana Wesleyan University
Lori Goss-Reaves, 2014, Professor of Social Work, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1988, Ball State University, M.A., 1990, IUPUI; Ph.D., 2013, Capella University
Darla Gowan, 2009, Associate Professor of Nursing, Associate Dean for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Programs
School of Nursing
B.S., 1986, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.S.N., 1991, UCLA
D.N.P., 2013, University of Southern Indiana
Anne Greeley, 2012, Associate Professor of Art History,; Chairperson, Division of Art + Design, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2004 Westmont College; M.St., 2005 University of Oxford
Ph.D., 2017, University of Oxford
Megan Greentree, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2016, Indiana Wesleyan University
Tammie Marie Grimm, 2018, Assistant Professor of Congregational Formation & Christian Ministry, Wesley Seminary
B.S., 1988, Cook College, Rutgers University
M.Div., 2002, Asbury Theological Seminary
Th.M., 2006, Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2016, Nazarene Theological College, University of Manchester
Kirsten Guidero, 2018, Associate Professor of Humanities and Theology, John Wesley Honors College
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 2003, The University of Chicago; M.A., 2018, Wheaton College
Ph.D., 2020, Marquette University
Terry Gunter, 2014, Dean, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1980, Olivet Nazarene University; M.Div., 1985, Nazarene Theological Seminary
Ed.D., 2007, Nova Southeastern University
Daniel Hall, 2000, Assistant Professor of Art, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1983, Drake University; M.A., 1991, University of Northern Iowa
Sarah Hamsher, 2016, Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1997, Grove City College; M.A. Ed. 2007, Malone University;
Ph.D., 2011 The University of Akron
Brannon Hancock, 2014, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Worship, Assistant Dean, Wesley Seminary
Wesley Seminary
B.A., 2002, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.Th., 2005, University of Glasgow
Ph.D., 2010, University of Glasgow
Russell Harney, 2011, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1991, Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., 2009, University of Louisville
Patricia (Lynn) Hartley, 2006, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1999, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2003, Xavier University
Michelle Hawk, 2018, Assistant Professor of English, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2001, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Ed., 2006, Indiana Wesleyan University
J. Russell Hawkins, 2009, Professor of Humanities and History, John Wesley Honors College
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1999, Wheaton College; M.A., 2002, Montana State University
Ph.D., 2009, Rice University
Martha Hawkins, 2012, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2002, University of Kentucky; M.S.N., 2002, University of Kentucky
D.N.P., 2010, Vanderbilt University
Lisa Hayes, 2008, Reference Librarian, Off Campus Library Services, Cincinnati Education Center
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1984, Indiana University; M.L.S., 1989, Indiana University
Tony Hembrock, 2016, Director of Academic Operations, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
A.A.S., 1994 Community College of the Air Force; B.A., 1998, Thomas Edison State College
M.Ed., 2002 Weber State University
Theresa Henderson, 2020, Department Chair & Assistant Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1997, Slippery Rock University; M. Ed., 2001, Gannon University
Ph.D, 2018, Duquesne University
Dana Hill, 2022, Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health
School of Health Sciences
A.S., 1983, Garland County Community College; B.S., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N. 2015, Western Governors University
Ph.D., 2013, Walden University
Tracey Hinds, 2021, Assistant Professor of Social Work, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2005, Methodist University; M.S.W., 2007, Fayetteville State University
Patricia Hodges, 2008, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1983, Arlington Baptist College; B.S.N., 1999, Andrews University
M.S.N., 2007, Walden University
Becky Hoffpauir, 2006, Professor of Nursing, Dean Division of Post-licensure and Masters Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1980, McNeese State University; M.S., 2006, University of Phoenix
Ph.D., 2014, Capella University
Richard Hooker, 2010, Professor of Addictions Counseling, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Business
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1989, God's Bible School; M.A., 1993, Cincinnati Christian University
M.A., 1994, Cincinnati Christian University; Ed.D., 2001, University of Cincinnati
Karen Hopkins, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1996, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University
Stephen Horst, 1999, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1977, Houghton College; M.Div., 1983, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
M.A., 1984, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A., 1991, Syracuse University
Ph.D., 2010, University of Wales Lampeter
Sandy Horton, 2015, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1987, Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., 1999, University of Phoenix
D.N.P., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jessica Huff, 2018, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2007, Ohio University
M.S.N., 2009, Case Western Reserve University
D.N.P. 2022, Ellucian University
Tammie Huntington, 2007, Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1991, Grace College; M.M., 2004, Ball State University
D.A., 2008 Ball State University
Barbara Ihrke, 1994, Professor of Nursing, Vice President for Academic Affairs
School of Nursing
B.S., 1977, Crown College; M.S., 1993, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., 2002, Purdue University
Leslie Jackson, 2016, Program Director/Division Chair, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
School of Health Sciences
B.S.O.T., 1999, Creighton University; OTD, 2015, Creighton University
Mary Jacobs, 2004, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Head Athletic Trainer, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1995, Indiana University; M.A., 1996, Western Michigan University
Robert Jesiolowski, 2015, Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1992, Illinois State University; M.S., 1999, University of Illinois
D.S.W., 2020, Capella University
Patricia Johnson, 2013, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
J.D., 1985, Howard University; Ph.D., 2008, Regent University
R. Boyd Johnson, 1998, Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1974, University of California; M.A., 1976, California State University
Ph.D., 1998, Oxford, England
Daniel Jones, 2002, Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1984, Purdue University; D.D.S., 1987, Indiana University
Ph.D., 1997, Wright State University
Sarah Jones, 2007, Professor of Special Education, School of Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2002, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Ed., 2007, Indiana Wesleyan University
Abson Joseph, 2011, VP of Academic Affairs, Professor of New Testament, Wesley Seminary
Wesley Seminary
Diploma in Theology, 2001, Caribbean Wesleyan College
M.Div., 2005, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2009, Brunel University/London School of Theology
Haley Juber, 2021, Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
A.S., 2005, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; B.S., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
D.P.T., 2016, Concordia University Wisconsin
Judith Justice, 2005, Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1991, Indiana University; M.A., 1994, Indiana University
Ed.D., 2003, Nova Southeastern University
Katrina Karnehm-Esh, 2008, Professor of English, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 2002, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Litt., 2004, University of St. Andrews
Ph.D., 2009, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Karla Karr, 2009, Associate Professor of Education, School of Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1995, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Ed., 2003, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., 2017, Liberty University
Jessica Keller, 2016, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Program Director of Athletic Training Education, School of the Physical & Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2001, Indiana Wesleyan University; DAT, 2017, University of Idaho
Laura Kelsey, 2009, Assistant Professor, Reference Librarian
B.A., 1990, Anderson University; M.A., 2005 Indiana University
Kwasi Kena, 2012, Associate Professor of Ethnic and Multicultural Ministry, Wesley Seminary
Wesley Seminary
B.S., 1979, Bradley University; B.M., 1982, Wisconsin College Conservatory of Music (Bachelor of Music)
M.Div., 1988, Oral Roberts University; D.Min., 1994, United Theological Seminary
Dutch Kendall, 2013, Associate Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1994, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M.A., 2000, Webster University
M.B.A., 2003, Webster University; Ph.D., 2012, Capella University
Eric Kern, 2005, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, School of the Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2002, Ball State University; M.S., 2005, Ball State University
Patricia Kershaw, 2013, Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1994, Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., 2001, Lewis University
D.N.P., 2012, Governors State University
Melissa Khosla, 2013, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 2000, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2004, Erikson Institute
OTD, 2010, University of Illinois-Chicago
Jule Kind, 1993, Director, Off-Campus Library Services
Non-Residential Education
B.S., 1972, Ball State University; M.S.L.S., 1989, University of Kentucky
David King, 2016, Associate Professor, Program Director of MSW Program, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1988, Eastern Michigan University; M.A., 1992, Asbury Theological Seminary
M.S., 1992, University of Kentucky
D.S.W., 2020, Walden University
Dina King, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2010, University of Phoenix; M.S.N., 2012, University of Phoenix
Daniel Kiteck, 2008, Associate Professor of Mathematics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 2001, Asbury College; M.A., 2003, University of Kentucky
Ph.D., 2008, University of Kentucky
Matthew Kreitzer, 2003, Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1999, Olivet Nazarene University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Illinois at Chicago
R.B. Kuhn, 2014, Associate Professor of Liberal Arts, Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1977, Allegheny Wesleyan College; M.S., 1983, Pensacola Christian College
D.Ed.Min., 2021 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chris Lagoni, 2016, Assistant Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1991, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2001, Butler University
Ph.D., 2011, Purdue University
John Lakanen, 1995, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Acting Dean of the School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1987, Hope College; M.S., 1988, University of Michigan
Ph.D., 1994, University of Michigan
Jinha Lee, 2020, Assistant Professor of Business, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2003, Korea University; M.S., 2006, Kyonggi University
Ph.D., 2010, Kyonggi University; Ph.D., 2020, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Angela Leffler, 2008, Associate Professor of Education, School of Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1991, Ball State University; M.A., 2010, Ball State University
Thomas Lehman, 1997, Professor of Economics, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1994, Ball State University
Ph.D., 2004, University of Louisville
Renee Lehrian, 2013, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1993, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University
Sheila Leis, 2014, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1991, College of Mount St. Joseph; M.S., 2002, Wright State University
Dave Leitzel, 2000, Instructional Designer, Center for Learning and Innovation
Non-Residential Education
B.S., 1973, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University)
Jolie Leonard, 2014, Associate Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2005, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Stephen Leonard, 2014, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2006, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., 2014, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Chris Lessly, 1993, Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M.E., 1980, Central Missouri State University; M.M.Ed., 1987, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 1996, University of Kansas
Larisa Igorevna Levicheva (Joseph), 2016, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Wesley Seminary
B.A., 1995, Vladimir State Pedagogical University; A.A., 1999, Christian Evangelical Wesleyan College
M.Div, 2002, Asbury Theological Seminary, Th.M., 2005, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2014, London School of Theology, Middlesex University
Wanda Lewis, 2006, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1987, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jennifer Light, 2009, Assistant Professor of English, Director of the Writing Center, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1991, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1997, Ball State University
Daniel Lin, 2016, Associate Professor of Music, School of Arts & Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M., 2007, University of Toronto; M.M., 2009, University of Toronto
D.M.A., 2015, Indiana University
Larry Lindsay, 1995, Executive Director for Centers and Institutes
B.S., 1961, Ball State University; M.A., 1966, Ball State University
Ed.D., 1977, Ball State University
Benjamin Linger, 2010, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of the Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1999, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University; Ph.D., 2005, Purdue University
Mike Linville, 2013, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1983, The Ohio State University; M.A., 2006, Indiana Wesleyan University
M.A., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ed.D., 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University
James Lo, 1996-2006; 2007, Campus Intercessor, Professor of Intercultural Studies, Chairperson, Division of Practical Theology, School of Theology & Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1978, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; M.A., 1982, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University)
M.A., 1992, Wheaton College; D.Th., 1998, University of South Africa
Alesha Logan, 2019 Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2012, Indiana-Purdue University; M.S.N., 2015, University of Indianapolis
James Long, 2018, Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
Th.B/B.A., 1990, Northeastern Bible College; M.S.W., 1992, New York University
Th.D., 2004, Masters Seminary; Ph.D., Capella University
Amy Lorson, 2003, Reference Librarian, Off Campus Library Services, Louisville Education Center
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1993, University of Kentucky; M.S.L.S., 2000, University of Kentucky
Keith Lowe, 2020, Assistant Professor in Illustration, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.F.A., 2020, University of Hartford
Nathan Lowe, 2015, Assistant Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1996, Taylor University; M.S., 2002, Indiana University-Purdue University Ft. Wayne
Ph.D., 2013, Purdue University
Rebecca Luckey, 1993, Assistant Director, Curriculum Development, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 2000, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2003, Indiana Wesleyan University
Alesha Mack, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N, 2006, Indiana South Bend; M.S.N.2009, University of Southern Indiana; D.N.P., 2020, Northern Kentucky University
Petros Malakyan, 2010, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies, Life Coach, Life Calling and Integrative Learning
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1989, Yerevav Polytechnic University
M.A., 1994, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A., 1996, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 1998, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
Robert Mallison, 2004, Associate Professor of Mathematics, School of the Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1979, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.S., 1981, Purdue University
M.S., 1983, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2007, IUPUI
Anthony Manganello, 2017, Assistant Professor of National Security Studies, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1999, Taylor University; M.A., 2013, American Military University
Ph.D., 2022, Kings College London
Linda Manganello, 2019, Associate Professor of Communication; Chairperson, Division of Communication and Theatre, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1999, Taylor University; M.A., 2004, Central Michigan University
Ph.D., 2013, Capella University
J. Michael Manning, 2002, Vice President of Academic Affairs
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1988, Sterling College; M.S., 1996, Arkansas State University
M.A., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ed.D., 2010, Indiana Wesleyan University
Anita Manwell, 2008, Professor of Education; Dean, School of Professional Studies and Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2000, Indiana University-Kokomo
Ed.D., 2012, Ball State University
Barbara McCarthy, 2009, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1996, Lutheran College; M.S.N., 2009, Indiana University
John McCracken, 2000, Professor of Education, School of Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S.Ed., 1978, Miami University at Oxford, Ohio; M.Ed., 1984, Miami University at Oxford, Ohio
Ph.D., 2001, The Ohio State University
Scott McCullough, 2014, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1981, Emporia State University; M.Sc., 1985, Purdue University
M.Div., In progress, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1988, Purdue University
Jenny McGill, 2014, Regional Dean, Northern Indiana
Non-Residential Education
B.S., 1996, Austin University; M.A./C.M., 2002, Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. candidate, 2010-present, King's College London
Holly Beede-McKinney, 2018, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 2000, University of Wisconsin; B.S., 2002, Simmons College; M.S., 2008, Concordia University
D.N.P., 2016, Concordia University
Aaron Metzcar, 2019, Director of Academic Assessment and Evaluation, Office of Academic Assessment and Evaluation
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S.E., 1999, Wright University; M.Ed., 2002, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University
Courtney Middlesworth, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
Kim Mierau, 2006, Instructional Designer, Center for Learning and Innovation
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 2006, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jodi Mills, 2010, Department Chair & Associate Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1998, Olivet Nazarene; M.A., 2001, University of Findlay
Ph.D., 2016, University of Kentucky
Karen Miller, 2018, Associate Professor of Music Therapy, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M.E., 1989, Oklahoma Baptists University; M.M., 1991, Florida State University
Matthew Mize, 2009, Professor of Business, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1993, Manchester College; M.A., 1994, Manchester College
C.P.A., 1997; J.D., 2000, Indiana University
Jennifer Money-Brady, 2017, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2005, Butler University; M.S., 2008, Butler University
Ed.D., 2018, Argosy University
Brent Moore, 2017, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2000, MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.A., 2003, Wheaton College
Ph.D., 2010, Walden University
Lisa Moore, 2005, Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1987, Anderson University; M.M., 1992, University of Kentucky
D.A., 2008, Ball State University
Jonathan Morgan, 2016, Associate Professor of Theology, School of Theology & Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2000, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
M.A., 2003, Wesley Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., 2013, Marquette University
Douglas Morris, 2013, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1993, Duquesne University; MOT, 1994, Duquesne University
Ph.D., 2007, Touro University International
Kimberly Nicholson, 2008, University Registrar
B.S., 1999, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2005, Indiana Wesleyan University
Lisa Nieman, 2007, Professor of Business, Chairperson, Division of Business, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2000, Central Michigan University; M.B.A., 2002, Anderson University
D.B.A., 2010, Anderson University
Candice Norris-Brown, 2015, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1989, Virginia State University; M.S., 1992, Virginia State University
Ed.S., 2003, The University of Georgia; Ph.D., 2011, The University of Georgia
Jennifer Noseworthy, 2018, Associate Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2002, Gordon College; M.S., 2005, University of Florida at Gainsville
Ph.D., 2012, University of New Hampshire at Durham
Sally Nurse, 2018, Assistant Professor/Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1986, Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., 2014, Argosy University
Lorne Oke, 2007, Executive Director, Center for Learning and Innovation
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1983, Bethel College; M.A., 1992, Indiana University
Ed.D., 2003, Indiana University
Rhonda Oldham, 2010, Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1990, Murray State University; M.S., 2009, Walden University
D.N.P., 2013, Union University
Donald Osborn, 2006, Assistant Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1979, Lincoln Christian College; M.S., 1984, Indiana State University
M.A., 1987, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College; Ph.D., 2013, Indiana State University
Joshua Ostrander, 2019, Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2014, Indiana Wesleyan University
John Ozmun, 2009, Professor of Physical Education, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1982, Taylor University; M.S., 1985, Indiana University
P.E.D., 1991, Indiana University
Jessie Pablo, 2016, Instructor, Field Director, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S.W., 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.W., 2012, Roberts Wesleyan College
Phoenix Park-Kim, 2005, Professor of Music; Coordinator, Accompanying Program, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M., 1999, Yonsei University; B.A., 1999, Yonsei University
M.M., 2001, Miami University; D.M.A., 2005, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Debra Parker, 2010, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 2006, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N, 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University
D.N.P., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jerry Pattengale, 1997, University Professor, Executive Director Green Scholars Initiative
B.S., 1979, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.A., 1981, Wheaton Graduate School
M.A., 1987, Miami University; Ph.D., 1993, Miami University
Andre Payne, 2017, Assistant Professor of Marketing, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2009, Taylor University; M.B.A., 2013, Keller Graduate School of Management
Charlotte Peel, 2015, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., 1993, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University
Aaron Perry, 2016, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Leadership
Wesley Seminary
B.A., 2003, Kingswood University (Bethany Bible College)
M.A., 2005, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2015, Regent University
Mark Perry, 2008, Professor of Communication; Radio Advisor, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1986, Loyola University of Chicago; M.A., 1989, Northwestern University
Ph.D., 2008, University of Pittsburgh
Debbie Philpott, 2010, Associate Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1994, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2005, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A. 2009 Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University
Stephen Pierce, 2015, Associate Professor of History, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1997, Cedarville University; M.A., 2008, Northeastern University
Ph.D., 2018, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jaime Pitt, 2005, Assistant Professor, Technical and Media Services
B.S., 2001, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.L.I.S., 2004, Simmons College
Priya Pockyarath, 2022, Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.A., 2008, Purdue University; D.P.T., 2011 Oakland University
Frank Poncé, 2011, Professor, Department of Religion, School of Service and Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1977, Anderson University; M.S.M., 1982, Wittenberg University
Ph.D., 1994, Ohio State
Keith Puffer, 1993, Professor of Psychology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1979, Michigan State University; M.A., 1990, International Christian Graduate University
M.A., 1991, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., 1998, Purdue University
Nathan Reep, 2017, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2010, Geneva College; M.S., 2015, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Tara Renbarger, 2012, Associate Professor of Biology; Chairperson, Division of Natural Sciences; School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2006, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2012, Indiana University School of Medicine
Philip Renfroe, 2013, Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1982, Northeast Louisiana University; M.D., 1986, Louisiana State University School of Medicine
MScPH, 2009, University of London
Mark Rennaker, 2017, Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1990, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1996, Indiana Wesleyan University
M.Div., 2003, Bethel University; Ph.D., 2008, Regent University
Scott Rhoades, 2013, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1995, University of Pittsburgh; M.S., 2006, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
D.N.P., 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University
Curt Rice, 2008, Reference Librarian, Off Campus Library Services, Northwest Indiana
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1970, Aurora College; M.S., 1973, Northern Illinois University
M.A., 1979, Wheaton College; M.A., 1989, Northern Illinois University
Laura Rigsby, 2013, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1998, IUPUI; M.S.N./M.B.A., 2007, Anderson University
D.N.P., 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University
Carly Ritter, 2021, Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 2014, Ball State University
D.P.T., 2017, University of Indianapolis
Hye-Sun Ro, 2020, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1999, Seoul Women’s University; M.S., 2002, Texas Tech University
Ph.D., 2007, Texas Tech University
Betsye Robinette, 2000, Professor of Psychology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1982, Virginia Tech; M.A., 1984, Wheaton College
Ph.D., 1993, University of Tennessee
Warren Rogers, 2016, Blanchard Endowed Chair, Professor of Physics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1981, Harvey Mudd College; M.A., 1983, University of Rochester
Ph.D., 1986, University of Rochester
Brian Roland, 2017, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 2003, University at Albany; M.S.W., 2006 University at Albany
Ph.D, 2010, University at Albany
Phyllis Rowland, 2021, Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1974, Michigan State University; B.S., 1976, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., 2005, University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D.; 2016, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Melvin Royer, 2001, Professor of Mathematics, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1988, Purdue University; M.S., 1989, Purdue University
Ph.D., 1997, Purdue University
Reuben Rubio, 2016, Department Chair & Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1984, The University of New Mexico; M.S., 1985, The University of Michigan
Ph.D., 2013, The University of Michigan
Jason Runyan, 2007, Professor of Psychology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2001, Wheaton College; M.S., 2003, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
M.S., 2005, University of Oxford; Ph.D., 2009, University of Oxford
Matthew Sattley, 2010, Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1998, Blackburn College; Ph.D., 2006 Southern Illinois University
Russell Schwarte, 2008, Associate Professor of Biology, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., 2006, Old Dominion University
Mary Seaborn, 1984, Professor of Education; Director, Certification and Student Teaching, School of Teacher Education
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1976, Southern Wesleyan University; M.A.Ed., 1979, Eastern Kentucky University
Ed.D., 1985, Boston University
Lanette Sessink, 2016, Associate Professor of Health & Sports Management, School of Physical & Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1983, Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed., 1993, Oakland University
Ph.D., 2009, Saint Louis University
Marcia Shea, 2017, Assistant Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
School of Health Sciences
A.S., OTA, 2009, University of Southern Indiana; B.S., 2009, University of Southern Indiana
O.T.D., 2012, University of Toledo
Eddy Shigley, 2013, Associate Professor of Christian Leadership; Director, Kern Ministry Program, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1988, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2000, University of Texas at Tyler
D.S.L., 2012, Regent University
Chan Woong Shin, 2013, Associate Professor of International Relations, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2001, Seoul National University; M.A., 2004, Seoul National University
Ph.D.,2014, Syracuse University
Corey Sizelove, 2016, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University, DNP, Rush University
Cynthia Sizemore, 2012, Regional Dean, Southern Kentucky & Southern Indiana
Non-Residential Education
B.A., 1976, Northern Kentucky University; M.S.M., 2007, Indiana Wesleyan University
Amy Smelser, 2016, Assistant Professor of Journalism, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1997, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2010, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., 2018, Regent University
Mark Smith, 2001, Professor of History, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1981, Asbury College; M.A.R., 1984, Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., 1989, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., 1992, University of Kentucky
Rachel Smith, 2021, James DeVoe Endowed Professor of Business, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1994, Palm Beach Atlantic University; M.B.A. 1997, Regent University
Ph.D., 2005, Regent University
Katti Sneed, 2002, Professor of Social Work; Director, Master's in Social Work Program, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
A.B., 1992, Purdue University, M.S.W., 1995, Indiana University
Ph.D., 2007, Capella University
Joseph Snider, 2013, Assistant Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1982, Illinois College; M.B.A., 1988, Indiana Wesleyan University
D.B.A., 2011, Northcentral University
Melisa Snyder, 2020, Assistant Professor in Social Work, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.W., 2013, Indiana University
Henrik Soderstrom, 2011, Associate Professor of Art, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
Design Certificate, 2004, NyckelviksSkolan, Stockholm, Sweden
B.F.A., 2008, Rhode Island School of Design; M.F.A., 2011, Rochester Institute of Technology
Keith Springer, 1990, Professor of Educational Ministries, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
A.A., 1966, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; A.B., 1969, Southern Nazarene University
M.Div., 1972, Nazarene Theological Seminary
D.Min., 2002, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Donald Sprowl, 2006, Associate Provost for Accreditation and Assessment
B.A., 1978, Houghton College; Ph.D., 1985, University of Minnesota
Anneke Stasson, 2016, Associate Professor of Humanities & History, John Wesley Honors College
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2003, Calvin College; M.A., 2008, Regent College
Ph.D., 2013, Boston University
Timothy Steenbergh, 2003, Professor of Psychology; Chairperson, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1993, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1995, Ball State University
Ph.D., 2001, University of Memphis
Lakeya Stewart, 2020, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Counseling, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2007, Berea College; M.Div., 2010, Lexington Theological Seminary
D.Min., 2017, Regent University
Nenetzin Stoeckle, 2007, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2001, Baylor University; M.S., 2004, Texas Tech University
Ph.D., 2007, Texas Tech University
Amy Stofer 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2013, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
M.S.N., 2015 The Ohio State University College of Nursing
D.N.P., 2019, Ashland University
Paul Sung, 2021, Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1985, Yonsei University; M.S., 1987, Yonsei University
D.H.Sc., 1999, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; Ph.D., 2004, Nova Southeastern University
Todd Syswerda, 2000, Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M., 1991, Taylor University; M.M., 1994, University of Northern Colorado
D.A., 2002, University of Northern Colorado
Jeff Tabone, 2019, Assistant Professor of Humanities, Assistant Director of Programs and Student Formation, John Wesley Honors College
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2008, Messiah College; M.A., 2012, Spring Arbor University
Ph.D., 2018, Michigan State University
Rosanne Thomas, 2018, Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy
School of Health Sciences
B.S., 1982, University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
M.S., 1996, Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
Ph.D., 2005, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Adam Thompson, 1999, Professor of Athletic Training; Director, Chairperson, Division of Health and Human Performance, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1996, Anderson University; M.S.P.E., 1997, Ohio University
Ph.D., 2005, Capella University
Jason Thompson, 2006, Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2003, Indiana University; M.M., 2005, Bowling Green State University
D.M.A., 2014, Indiana University
Matt Thompson, 2013, Assistant Professor, Dean of Residential Learning, Life Calling & Integrative Learning
B.A., 2003, Taylor University; M.A., 2005, Wheaton College Graduate School
Rob Thompson, 1993, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, Coordinator of Student Development Counseling and Administration, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1982, Iowa State University; M.S., 1985, University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
Ph.D., 2002, Indiana State University
Rachel Timmons, 2014, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
School of Health Sciences
OTD, 2011, Belmont University
Robert Townsend, 2006, Professor, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.M., 1983, Western Michigan University; M.M.Ed., 1991, Indiana University
Ph.D., 1996, University of Illinois
Steven Tripp, 2007, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1996, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., 2003, Purdue University
Michael Tulino, 2014, Assistant Professor of Math, Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult & Professional Studies
B.S., 2003, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S., 2007, University of Buffalo
Emmanuel Udoh, 2021, Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult & Professional Studies
M.Sc., 2000, Troy University; M.B.A., 2011 Capella University
Ph.D., 2010, Capella University
Theresa Veach, 2015, Assistant Professor, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1993, Indiana University - Kokomo; M.A., 1995, Ball State University
Ph.D., 2000, Ball State University
Emily Vermilya, 2020, Assistant Professor of Christian Worship, School of Theology and Ministry
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1997, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.W.S., 2009, The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
D.W.S., 2012, The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
Jim Vermilya, 2006, 2010, Associate Professor, Special Assistant to Chancellor for Strategic Operations
B.S., 1997, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2005, Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2011, Concordia Theological Seminary
Jeanelle VerWayne, 2018, Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S.W., 2000, Taylor University; M.S.W., 2001, IUPUI
Merissa Waddey, 2015, Assistant Professor of Education, School of Educational Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1999, Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed., 2009, Miami University
Ed.D., 2015, University of the Cumberlands
Rebecca Wakeman, 2017, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Chairperson, Division of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 2008, Taylor University; M.A., 2013, Ball State University
Ed.D., 2020, Liberty University
Chris Walker, 2011, Assistant Professor of History, Division of Liberal Arts
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.A., 1993, Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., 1998, University of Indianapolis
Ph.D., 2013, Purdue University
Debra Walker, 2010, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1995, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.S.N., 2005, University of Phoenix
M.Ed., 2007, American Intercontinental University; Ph.D., 2014, Capella University
Melanie Walters, 2017, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2003, Northern Kentucky University; M.S.N., 2006, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., 2020, University of Louisville
Katie Wampler, 2011, Professor of Theatre, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2003, Harding University; M.A., 2007, Emerson College
Ph.D., 2011, Texas Tech University
Sarah Warren, 2018, Assistant Professor of Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2006, Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., 2017, University of Louisville
Rhonda Watts, 2016, Assistant Director of Curriculum Development, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.B.A, 2014, Indiana Wesleyan University
Shelley Webb, 2015, Director of Faculty Support, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1991, Michigan State University; M.B.A., 1999, Davenport University
Ph.D., 2022, Azusa Pacific University
Michele Wells, 2018, Associate Professor, Program Director of BSW Program, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Service & Leadership
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1987, Indiana State University; M.S.W., 1996, University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D., 2016, Regent University
Aaron Wilkinson, 2012, Vice President of Operations and Enrollment
Wesley Seminary
B.A, 2007, Gardner-Webb University
M.A, 2009, Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D, 2019, Indiana Wesleyan University
Lisa Willey, 2020, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
School of Health Sciences
O.T.A., 1985, North Education Center; M.Div., 2008, Ashland Theological Seminary
D.Min., 2018, George Fox University
Alyne Williams, 2000, Professor of Exercise Science, Vice President of Academic Affairs
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1994, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 1995, Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D., 2012, Walden University
Denise Williams, 2017, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2005, University of South Florida; M.A., 2011, University of South Florida
Ph.D., 2017, Texas Tech University
Kent Williams, 1995, Professor of Business, School of Professional Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1984, Olivet Nazarene University; M.B.A., 2002, Ball State University; C.P.A.
Todd Williams, 2012, Assistant Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M., 1997, Manhattan School of Music; M.A., 2011, Columbia Teachers College
D.M.E., 2021, Indiana University
Barbara Wise, 2012, Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1984, Eastern Kentucky University; M.S.N., 1994, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Ph.D., 2015, Ohio State University
Jay Wise, 2011, Dean, Off-Campus Library Services, Central Indiana
Non-Residential Education
A.B., 1997, Ohio University Honors Tutorial College; M.A., 1997, Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences
M.L.I.S., 2006, Kent State University; M.Div., 2015, Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University
Steven Wood, 2013, Associate Professor of Theatre; Technical Director, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1998, Baptist Bible College, PA; M.A., 2001, Bowling Green State University, OH
Ph.D., 2012, Texas Tech University
Marc Wooldridge, 2007, Professor of Music, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.M., 1981, Indiana University; M.F.A., 1983, University at Buffalo
M.A., 1990, University at Buffalo; Ph.D., 1992, University at Buffalo
Shawn Yang, 2016, Director of International Student Programs, Global Engagement
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 2006, Hubei University of Technology; M.A., 2013, Biola University
Muchun Yin, 2011, Associate Professor of TESOL, School of Arts and Humanities
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., 1993, Ohio State University; M.A., 1996, Ohio State University
Ed.D., 2005, University of Bristol, UK
Ron Zargarian, 2016, Assistant Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
M.B.A, 1982, Baruch College; DBA, 2018, M. Div., 2003, Princeton Theological Seminary; DBA, 2018, North Central University
Fanyu Zeng, 2003, Assistant Professor, DeVoe School of Business
College of Adult and Professional Studies
B.S., 1985, Southeast University; M.S., 1988, Southeast University
M.S., 1992, Ohio University
Lauren Zwirn, 2013, Associate Professor of Social Work, School of Physical and Applied Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences
B.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2005, University of Michigan
D.S.W., 2020, Capella University
