New Faculty Dr. Jay Garaycochea Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2014; B.S., San Jose State University, 2009 Recent employment: Guest lecturer at the University at Buffalo; facilitator for ethics and professional integrity at the University of Rochester.

Ronald Johnson Executive in Residence, Department of Journalism & Communication M.A., Kansas State University, 1988; B.A., Marietta College, 1980 Recent employment: Extensive college teaching experience, most recently at Oklahoma Baptist University.

Maryam Rod Szabo Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., University of Northern , expected December 2017; M.A. University of Northern Iowa, 2013; B.A., Azad University (Iran), 2008 Recent employment: Instructional designer at Kirkwood Community College; instructor at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Justin Schedtler Assistant Professor of Religion Ph.D., Emory University, 2014; M.A., University of Minnesota, 2011; M.A., Seminary, 2007; B.A., St. Olaf, 1999 Recent employment: Visiting assistant professor at Macalester College; taught at Luther Seminary, College, and Emory College. His latest book will be published in 2018.

Dr. Patricia Storlie Assistant Professor of Biology M.S., University of Iowa, expected; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2009; B.S., University of Iowa, 2000 Recent employment: Visiting assistant professor at Drake University.

The Rev. Kristin Wendland ’00 Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, expected 2017; M.Th., Luther Seminary, 2004; M.Div., Luther Seminary, 2004; B.A., , 2000 Recent employment: Taught at Princeton Theological Seminary and Luther Seminary.

New Staff ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Elisa Klope Interlibrary Loan and Evening Supervisor, Vogel Library

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Bailey Camenisch ’16 Admissions Counselor

Fernando Peñate-Chavez Admissions Counselor

Jane Roose Receptionist, Admissions

Conor Simcox ’05 Assistant Director for Admissions

Katie Wyman ’15 Admissions Counselor

Lori Zeschke Technology Specialist, ITS

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Laura Dewey Cashier and Dining Assistant, Dining Services

Steve Foelske Cleaning Staff, Maintenance

Jim Franzen Maintenance

Carrie Gleason Camps, Conferences, Front Desk and Events Scheduling Manager

Tim Hardy Baker/Float, Dining Services

Hayley Mueller Cook, Dining Services

Erica Sadler Human Resources and Payroll Assistant

Kathy Schunk Retail Associate-The Den

Jim Schutte Maintenance

Alex Wahner Cleaning Staff, Maintenance

Zach Wells ’17 Data Management Analyst, Business Office

Courtney Wilson Dining Services and Business Operations Assistant

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Melissa Jacobs Digital Print Center Operator

Rob Ruchotzke Director of Annual Giving, Alumni

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Riley Cole Assistant Sports Information Director

Daniel Drees Assistant Athletic Trainer

Joe Squires Head Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach

STUDENT LIFE Zafrul Amin Director of International Student Services, Student Life

Kalyani Kannan Area Coordinator and Second-Year Experience, Residential Life

New Duties and Responsibilities Stephanie Boeding Editor and Email Marketing Manager Formerly Communication Specialist

Emily Christensen Assistant Director of Marketing & Communication and News Director Formerly Editor and News Director

Tiffany Cooper Retail Associate-Konditorei Formerly Retail Associate-The Den

Laurie Everhardt Major Gift Officer Formerly Associate Director of Annual Giving

Kaitlyn Huck Associate Athletic Trainer Formerly Assistant Athletic Trainer

Carolyn Hughes Senior Management Analyst Formerly Data Management Analyst

Chris Knudson Director of Marketing & Communication Formerly Interim Senior Director of Marketing & Communication

Julie Ladage Retail Supervisor-Konditorei Formerly Retail Associate-Konditorei

Lindsey Leonard Director of Student Engagement Formerly Assistant Director of Admissions-Student Programs

Lisa Marlette Cleaning Staff Coordinator Formerly Cleaning Staff

Joni McDonough Office Coordinator for Marketing & Communication and ITS Formerly Administrative Assistant for Marketing & Communication and ITS

David Olson Accounting and Financial Manager Formerly Accounting and Information Systems Manager Todd Parsons Asset and Internal Control Manager Formerly Senior Management Analyst

Joshua Peterson Senior Graphic Designer Formerly Graphic Designer

Fred Ribich Interim Director of Vogel Library Formerly Accreditation Support Associate

Tony Smith Associate Director of Alumni/Parent Relations Formerly Assistant Director of Alumni/Parent Relations

Kristin Teig Torres Director of Community Engagement Formerly Assistant Director for Center for Community Engagement

Renee Voves Associate Director of Institutional Advancement-Alumni/Parent Relations and Annual Giving Formerly Director of Alumni/Parent Relations and Annual Giving