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 Iowa, 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., Luther Seminary, 2007; B.A., St. Olaf, 1999 Recent employment: Visiting assistant professor at Macalester College; taught at Luther Seminary, Augsburg 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., Wartburg College, 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