2024-2025 Catalog

 

Faculty

*Format Key

Name, Appointment Date, Title(s), Principal 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 Religion & Lead Chaplain, Residential, School of Theology and Ministry

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1989, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2003, Azusa Pacific University 

Paul Allison, 1993, Professor of English; Chairperson, 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

 

Randi Antworth, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2009, University of North Carolina

D.N.P., 2017, Indiana State University 

Robert Atchison, 2014, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 2007, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University

Ph.D., 2015, Walden University 

Rebecca Barnard, 2014, Associate Professor of Music Therapy, School of Arts and Humanities

College of Arts and Sciences

B.M., 1979, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.M., 2011, Western Michigan University

Joanne Barnes, 2008, Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S.N., 1990, D'Youville College; M.S.N., 1993, D'Youville College

D.N.P., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan 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, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences
     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 Religion, Dean, 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 Worship & Pastoral Ministry, 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, Department of Leadership Studies, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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

John Birch, 2014, Assistant Professor of Science, School of Integrated Learning and Development

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

Daphne Blick Washington, 2014, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

Ph.D., 2008, University of Minnesota

Todd Bowman, 2014, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.A., 2003, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; Ph.D., 2008, Oklahoma State University

Renee Boyer, 2015, Department Chair & Assistant Professor, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership
      College of Adult and Professional Studies
      M.A., 1994, Manchester University

Heather Brady, 2011, Professor of Nursing, Chairperson, Division of Pre-Licensure Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

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 

Bart Bruehler, 2009, Professor of New Testament

Wesley Seminary

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 Integrated Health
     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, Technology, & Leadership

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1994, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S, 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University

D.B.A., 2016, Northcentral University 

Marian Carpenter, 2019, Assistant Professor, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership
      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, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1979, The University of Illinois; M.A., 1983, The University of Illinois 

Michele Chaleunphonh 2022, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and 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, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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, Technology, & Leadership

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, Chair, Division of Music & Theatre, School of Arts and Humanities

     College of Arts and Sciences
     B.A., 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.M., 2014, University of Southern California

 

Shay Clamme, 2023, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2001, Ball State University; M.P.A., 2004, Ball State University

 
Dorothy Clark-Ott, 2008, Professor of Nursing, Director, Faculty Development, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 Nursing and Health Professions

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

Michael Crawford, 2020, Assistant Professor in Finance, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

     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 Nursing and Health Professions

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

Connie Crump 2023, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and Health Professions
      College of Arts and Sciences

     B.S., 1989, Indiana University; D.P.T., 2013, A.T. Still University

Miranda Cruz, 2014, Professor of Christian Theology, Academic Chair, 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, Technology, & Leadership

    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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, 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, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

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 Integrated Learning and Development

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

Erin Devers, 2011, Professor of Social Psychology, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 2002, Huntington University; Ph.D., 2007, Indiana University Bloomington 

Amanda Doneski 2020, Program Director, School of Integrated Health

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

Susan Draine, 2012, Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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

John Drury, 2023, Professor of New Testament, School of Theology and Ministry

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 2001, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Div., 2004, Princeton Theological Seminary

Ph.D., 2011, Princeton Theological Seminary

Briana Dykstra, 2022, Assistant Professor, Coordinator Occupational Therapy, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1991, 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 and Health Sciences

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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

Cindy Faulkner, 2017, Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Integrated Health
     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, Technology, & Leadership

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

Joel Ferguson, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S.N., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2015, Indiana Wesleyan University 

Michael Flanagin, 2001, Assistant Professor 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 and Health Professions
      College of Arts and Sciences

      B.S.N., 2006, Indiana University Kokomo; M.S.N., 2019, Indiana Wesleyan University                                                                                                                                                                                D.N.P., 2023, Indiana Wesleyan University

R. Nathaniel Foster, 2006, Executive Dean, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, School of Integrated Learning and Development

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, Program Director, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and 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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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 Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

A.B., 1992, Spring Arbor University; M.A., 1994, Michigan State University

Ph.D., 1998, Michigan State University

Jill Garner, 2005, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1981, Marion College (Currently Indiana Wesleyan University); M.S., 2009, Ball State University

Paul Garverick, 2007, Assistant Dean, Wesley Seminary

Wesley Seminary

B.A., 1986, Asbury College; M.Div., 1990, Asbury Theological Seminary

Ed.D., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University

Kathryn Gilreath, 2020, Associate Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions
     College of Arts and Sciences

     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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.A., 1988, Ball State University, M.A., 1990, IUPUI; Ph.D., 2013, Capella University

Darla Gowan, 2009, Associate Dean for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Programs, School of Integrated Health

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, Chair, 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 and Health Professions
     College of Arts and Sciences

     B.S., 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2016, Indiana Wesleyan University                                                                                                                                                                                 D.N.P., 2023, Indiana Wesleyan University

Tammie Marie Grimm, 2018, Assistant Professor of Congregational Formation & Christian MinistryWesley Seminary

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

Terry Gunter, 2014, Dean, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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 

M.F.A., 2019, Azusa Pacific University

Lori Hamilton, 2022, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, School of Integrated Learning and Development
      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

Sarah Hamsher, 2016, Professor, School of Integrated Learning and Development
      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 Integrated Learning and Development

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1991, Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., 2009, University of Louisville

Patricia (Lynn) Hartley, 2006, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, Dean, 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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S.N., 2002, University of Kentucky; M.S.N., 2002, University of Kentucky

D.N.P., 2010, Vanderbilt University 

Tony Hembrock, 2016, Director of Academic Operations, School of Integrated Learning and Development

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, Assistant Professor, School of Integrated Learning and Development
    College of Adult and Professional Studies
    B.S., 1997, Slippery Rock University; M. Ed., 2001, Gannon University
    Ph.D, 2018, Duquesne University

 

Patricia Hodges, 2008, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1983, Arlington Baptist College; B.S.N., 1999, Andrews University

M.S.N., 2007, Walden University

Logan Hoffman, 2023, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Theology, John Wesley Honors College

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Div., 2012, Princeton Theological Seminary

Ph.D., 2023, Trinity College Dublin

Becky Hoffpauir, 2006, Professor of Nursing, Dean Division of Post-licensure and Masters Nursing, School of Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

     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 Nursing and Health Professions

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 and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1996, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University

D.N.P., 2023, Indiana Wesleyan University

Stephen Horst, 1999, Professor of Worship and Pastoral Ministry, 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 Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

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 Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

     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

Benjamin Hyde, 2024, Assistant Professor of Education, School of Teacher Education

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 2014, Grace College; M.UEd., 2015, Union University

Mary Jacobs, 2004, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Head Athletic Trainer, School of Nursing and Health Professions

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, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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

Haley Juber, 2021, Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and 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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1991, Indiana University; M.A., 1994, Indiana University

Ed.D., 2003, Nova Southeastern University

Jessica Keller, 2016, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Program Director of Athletic Training Education, School of Nursing and Health Professions

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, Technology, & Leadership

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 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, Program Director, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2000, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2004, Erikson Institute

OTD, 2010, University of Illinois-Chicago

David King, 2016, Associate Professor, Program Director of MSW Program, Department of Behavioral Sciences, School of Integrated Health

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 

Daniel Kiteck, 2008, Associate Professor of Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
     College of Arts and Sciences
     A.B., 2001, Asbury College; M.A., 2003, University of Kentucky
     Ph.D., 2008, University of Kentucky

Nathaniel Kitzmiller, 2024, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math                                                                                                                                     College of Arts and Sciences                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        B.S., 2019, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., 2024, University of Georgia

 Matthew Kreitzer, 2003, Professor of Biology, Acting Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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, 

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 Integrated Learning and Development

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1991, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2001, Butler University

Ph.D., 2011, Purdue University

 

Jinha Lee, 2020, Assistant Professor of Business, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences
     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

Ed.D., 2014, Ball State University

Thomas Lehman, 1997, Professor of Economics, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1994, Ball State University

Ph.D., 2004, University of Louisville

Sheila Leis, 2014, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S.N., 1991, College of Mount St. Joseph; M.S., 2002, Wright State University 

Jolie Leonard, 2014, Associate Professor of Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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

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

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 

Benjamin Linger, 2010, Associate Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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 

Alesha Logan, 2019 Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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 Integrated Health

     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

 

Keith Lowe, 2020, Associate 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 Integrated Learning and Development

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 

Alesha Mack, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

     B.S.N, 2006, Indiana South Bend; M.S.N.2009, University of Southern Indiana; D.N.P., 2020, Northern Kentucky University  

Robert Mallison, 2004, Professor of Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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, Associate Professor of National Security Studies, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 1999, Taylor University; M.A., 2013, American Military University

Ph.D., 2022, Kings College London

 

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; Academic Chair, School of 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

Shawn Matter, 2024, Assistant Professor of Business, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences                                                                                                                                                        College of Arts and Sciences                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         B.S., 2003, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.B.A., 2007, Indiana Wesleyan University                                                                                                                                                                                 J.D., 2015, Florida Coastal School of Law

John McCracken, 2000, Professor of Education, School of Teacher Education

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S.Ed., 1978, Miami University at Oxford; M.Ed., 1984, Miami University at Oxford

Ph.D., 2001, The Ohio State University

Scott McCullough, 2014, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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

Holly Beede-McKinney, 2018, Associate Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, University Registrar
     
B.S.E., 1999, Wright University; M.Ed., 2002, Indiana Wesleyan University
     Ed.D., 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University 

 

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

Ryan Miller, 2022, Instructor of Graphic Design, Art Division, School of Arts and Humanities
     College of Arts and Sciences

     B.S., 2001, Indiana Wesleyan University

Jodi Mills, 2010, Department Chair & Associate Professor, School of Integrated Learning and Development

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1998, Olivet Nazarene; M.A., 2001, University of Findlay

Ph.D., 2016, University of Kentucky

Matthew Mize, 2009, Professor of Business, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1993, Manchester College; M.A., 1994, Manchester College

C.P.A., 1997; J.D., 2000, Indiana University

 

Brent Moore, 2017, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Integrated Health

     College of Adult and Professional Studies
     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, 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

Denise Nicholas Williams, 2017, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.A., 2005, University of South Florida; M.A., 2011, University of South Florida

Ph.D., 2017, Texas Tech University

Lisa Nieman, 2007, Professor of Business, Chair, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, Chair, Division of Natural Sciences; School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2002, Gordon College; M.S., 2005, University of Florida at Gainesville

Ph.D., 2012, University of New Hampshire at Durham

Sally Nurse, 2018, Assistant Professor/Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1986, Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., 2014, Argosy University 

Rhonda Oldham, 2010, Professor of Nursing, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S.N., 1990, Murray State University; M.S., 2009, Walden University

D.N.P., 2013, Union University

Karla Ontiveros, 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

Donald Osborn, 2006, Assistant Professor of Graduate Counseling, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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

John Ozmun, 2009, Professor of Physical Education, School of Nursing and Health Professions

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 Integrated Health

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

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

Troy Pavy, 2023, Assistant Professor of Marketing, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 1989, Purdue University; M.B.A., 1996, Indiana University Northwest

D.B.A., 2023, Indiana Wesleyan University

Charlotte Peel, 2015, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

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

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, Technology, & Leadership

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, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 1997, Cedarville University; M.A., 2008, Northeastern University

Ph.D., 2018, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Priya Pockyarath, 2022, Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 2008, Purdue University; D.P.T., 2011 Oakland University

Frank Poncé, 2011, Professor, CAPS Leadership UG, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1977, Anderson University; M.S.M., 1982, Wittenberg University

Ph.D., 1994, Ohio State

Lynn Priest, 2024, Assistant Professor of Reading Instruction, School of Teacher Education

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 1999, Manchester University; M.A., 2003, Ball State University

Keith Puffer, 1993, Professor of Psychology, School of Nursing and Health Professions

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 Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 2010, Geneva College; M.S., 2015, Texas Tech University Health Science Center

D.A.T., 2023, University of Idaho

Tara Renbarger, 2012, Associate Professor of Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2006, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2012, Indiana University School of Medicine 

Mark Rennaker, 2017, Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & 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 NursingSchool of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S.N., 1995, University of Pittsburgh; M.S., 2006, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

D.N.P., 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University 

Laura Rigsby, 2013, Associate Professor of NursingSchool of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S.N., 1998, IUPUI; M.S.N./M.B.A., 2007, Anderson University

D.N.P., 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University

 

Hye-Sun Ro, 2020, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, School of Integrated Health

     College of Adult and Professional Studies
     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 Nursing and Health Professions

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 Integrated Health
     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

 

Melvin Royer, 2001, Professor of Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 Integrated Learning and Development
      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 Nursing and Health Professions

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; Ph.D., 2006, Old Dominion University 

Lanette Sessink, 2016, Associate Professor of Health & Sports Management, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 1983, Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed., 1993, Oakland University

Ph.D., 2009, Saint Louis University

Stacy Shaw, 2019, Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Theology and Ministry

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.Div., 2017,Indiana Wesleyan University

Eddy Shigley, 2013, Visiting Associate Professor of Practical Theology, 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

Corey Sizelove, 2016, Associate Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S.N., 2009, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.N., 2013, Indiana Wesleyan University, DNP, Rush University 

 

Amy Smelser, 2016, Assistant Professor of Communication, 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

Rachel Smith, 2021, James DeVoe Endowed Professor of Business, Devoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership

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 Nursing and Health Professions

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, Technology, & Leadership

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 Nursing and Health Professions
     College of Arts and Science
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     B.S., 1992, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.W., 2013, Indiana University

     D.S.W., 2023, Capella University

Henrik Soderstrom, 2011, 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

Anneke Stasson, 2016, 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; Chair, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Professions

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, Associate 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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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 Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies 

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

Stefanie Summersett, 2023, Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; B.S.N., 2008, Indiana Wesleyan University

M.S.N., 2021, Purdue University Northwest

Paul Sung, 2021, Professor of Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and 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

 

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 

 

Michael Tapper, 2024, Visiting Professor of Practical Theology, School of Theology and Ministry

     College of Arts and Sciences

     B.A., 2003, Tyndale Seminary; M.A., 2010, Saint Paul University

     Ph.D., 2015, Saint Paul University; M.Ed., 2022, Southern Wesleyan University

Adam Thompson, 1999, Professor of Athletic Training; Director, Chair, Division of Health and Human Performance, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., 1996, Anderson University; M.S.P.E., 1997, Ohio University

Ph.D., 2005, Capella University

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 Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts and Sciences

OTD, 2011, Belmont University

Robert Townsend, 2006, Professor, School of Integrated Learning and Development

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 

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

Mark Vermilion, 2024, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication, School of Arts and Humanities                                                                                                                                                         College of Arts and Sciences                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         B.S., 1985, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., 1994, Regent University                                                                                                                                                                                           

Jim Vermilya, 2006, 2010, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

College of Arts and Sciences

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 Integrated Health
     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 Integrated Learning and Development

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, Associate Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Division of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Sciences, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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 Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

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 NursingSchool of Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies
 

B.S.N., 2003, Northern Kentucky University; M.S.N., 2006, Vanderbilt University

Ph.D., 2020, University of Louisville

Sarah Warren, 2018, Assistant Professor of Counseling, School of Integrated Health

College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, Technology, and Leadership
     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, Technology, and Leadership

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 Integrated Health
     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, College of Arts and Sciences, Vice President of Academic Affairs; University Chief Academic Officer 

 B.S., 1994, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 1995, Eastern Illinois University

Ph.D., 2012, Walden University

Christopher Williams, 2023, Assistant Professor of Engineering, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 2009, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; M.S., 2011, The University of Texas at Austin

Pd.D., 2015,The University of Texas at Austin

Kent Williams, 1995, Professor of Business, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., 1984, Olivet Nazarene University; M.B.A., 2002, Ball State University; C.P.A.

Todd Williams, 2012, Associate 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 Integrated Health
     College of Adult and Professional Studies

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, University Library

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 Communication; 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

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

Samuel Young, 2023, Assistant Professor of History, DeVoe Division of Business and Social Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

B.S.E., 2013, John Brown University; M.A., 2018, Marquette University

Ph.D., 2022, Baylor University 

Fanyu Zeng, 2003, Assistant Professor, DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Development

College of Adult and Professional Studies

B.S., 1985, Southeast University; M.S., 1988, Southeast University

M.S., 1992, Ohio University

Yang Zhao, 2022, Assistant Professor of Engineering, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

College of Arts and Sciences

Ph.D., 2019, Cleveland State University

Lauren Zwirn, 2013, Associate Professor of Social Work, School of Nursing and Health Professions

College of Arts & Sciences

B.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2005, University of Michigan

D.S.W., 2020, Capella University

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