Faculty
Initial year of employment indicated in parentheses
Aus, Joan; Dean, School of Education, Professor of Education, Director of Graduate Studies (2020) Black Hills State University, B.S.; South Dakota State University M.Ed.; University of North Dakota, Ed.D.
Bercier, Carl; Instructor of Welding (2022) Turtle Mountain Community College, Certificate
Berger, Erin; Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018) Dickinson State University, B.S.; University of North Dakota, M.S.
Biesiot, Patience; Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020) New Mexico State University, B.S.; University of Arizona, M.S.
Braunagel, Jeri; Instructor of Education (2019) Dickinson State University, B.S.Ed.; Minot State University, M.A.T.
Bren, Teresa R.; Associate Professor of Nursing (2013) Dickinson State University, B.S.; University of Mary, M.S.; University of Mary, DNP.
Chen, Jundong; Associate Professor of Computer Science (2014) Qingdao University of Science and Technology, B.S., M.S.; Louisiana Tech University, M.S., Ph.D.
Corbin, Lisa; Assistant Professor of Accounting (2011) University of Mary, B.S., M.B.A.
Crossingham, Sarah; Assistant Professor of Education (2022) Dickinson State University, B.S.Ed.; North Dakota State University, M.Ed.
Cullinane, Michael; Professor of History/Lowman Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies (2022) University College Cork, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dahl, Michael; Instructor of Kinesiology (2019) University of Charleston, B.S.; Northern State University, M.S.E.
Daniel, Tim; Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (1997) Northwest College, A.S.; Dickinson State University, B.S.Ed.; University of Central Oklahoma, M.Ed.
Dassinger, Victoria; Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023) Medcenter One College of Nursing, B.S.; Walden University, M.S.
Dempsey, Taylor; Assistant Professor of Psychology (2024) Dickinson State University, B.S.; Grand Canyon University, M.S., Ph.D.
Dong, Huijian; Provost, Professor of Finance (2023) South China University of Technology, B.S.; University of Delaware, Ph.D.
Dragseth, Debora M.; Professor of Business Administration, Baker Boy Professor of Leadership (1989) Dakota State University, B.S.; University of South Dakota, M.B.A.; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ph.D.
Dukart, Alecia; Assistant Professor of Accounting (2024) Dickinson State University, B.S.; Chadron State College, M.B.A.
Easton, Marivern; Assistant Professor of Business, Director, Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program (2024) Stanford University, B.A.; University of Mary, M.M.
Egli, Shawna M.; Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science (2009) Dickinson State University, B.S.; Minot State University, M.A.T.
Freedman, Elizabeth; Assistant Professor of Biological and Earth Sciences (2020) Franklin and Marshall College, B.A.; Montana State University-Bozeman, Ph.D.
Goodall, Kimberly; Instructor of English Education (2024) University of Colorado-Boulder, B.A.
Grinsteinner, Amy; Assistant Professor of Education (2022) University of Notre Dame, B.A.; Minnesota State University-Moorhead B.S.; North Dakota State University, M.Ed.
Gruhlke, Holly; Vice President, Associate Professor of Business (2012) Dickinson State University, B.S.; University of North Dakota, M.B.A.; Wilmington University, D.B.A.
Haich, Niles; Assistant Professor of English (2021) Dickinson State University, B.A.; North Dakota State University, M.A.
Hann, Trevor; Assistant Professor of Biology (2024) Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.; Vanderbilt University, M.S.
Harper, Danielle; Assistant Professor of Agriculture (2023) Dickinson State University, B.S.; North Dakota State University, M.S.
Hauf, Lori K.; Associate Professor of Business (2003) Dickinson State University, B.S.Ed.; Minot State University, M.Ed.; Northcentral University, D.Ed.
Hettiarachchi, Samanthika; Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics (2023) University of Ruhuna, B.S.; University of Maine, Ph.D.
Hewage, Jinasena; Dean, School of Applied Sciences, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics (2023) University of Ruhuna, B.S.; University of Maine, Ph.D.
Hill, Hyunjoo; Assistant Professor of Business (2022) Sookmyung Women’s University, B.A.; Brigham Young University, M.B.A.
Hoffman, Darla; Assistant Professor of Education (2017) Minot State University B.S., M.S.
Jennings, Michael; Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2023) Olympic College A.A., A.S; Eastern Washington University, B.A.; University of Phoenix, M.B.A., Liberty University, Ph.D.
Kass, Amy A.; Assistant Professor of Accounting (2012) Lakeland College, B.A., M.B.A.
Keith, Trista; Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022) South Dakota State University, B.S.; University of Phoenix, M.S.
Kessel, Timothy; Assistant Professor of Business and Finance (2020) Dickinson State University, B.S.; Dickinson State University, M.E.
Krueger, Pamela; Assistant Professor of Education (2016) Andrews University, B.S.; York University, M.Ed.; University of North Dakota, Ph.D.
Lacher, Nicholas; Instructor of Diesel Technology (2024) Alexandria Technical College, Diploma
Manka, Sarah; Assistant Professor of Biology (2022) University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, B.S.; Eastern Illinois University, M.S.; Indiana State University, Ph.D.
Meier, David A.; Professor of History (1993) Eastern Illinois University, B.A.; University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A., Ph.D.
Meyer, Lucy; Director of Nursing, Professor of Nursing (2006) Dickinson State University, B.S.; University of North Dakota, M.S., University of Mary, Ph.D.
O’Donnell, Thadd M.; Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (1994) Dickinson State University, B.S.Ed.; Northern State University, M.A.T.
Olson, Christopher; Assistant Professor of English (2024) University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, B.A.; DePaul University, M.A.; University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Ph.D.
Osborne, Stephanie; Assistant Professor of Business (2023) Dickinson State University, B.A., B.S., M.E.
Poland, Woodrow W.; Director of Agriculture and Technical Studies, Professor of Agriculture (2006) Potomac State College, A.A.S. West Virginia University, B.S., M.A.; South Dakota State University, Ph.D.
Secord, Deborah; Professor of Education (2017) Pensacola Christian College, B.S., M.S.; Liberty University, Ed.D.
Seror, George III; Assistant Professor of Psychology (2018) University at Albany, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Silbernagel, Lynette; Assistant Professor of Nursing (2021) Creighton University, B.S., University of Mary, M.Ed.
Soetan, Taiwo; Assistant Professor of Business (2023) University of Ibadan, B.S.; University of Strathclyde, M.S.; University of Manitoba, M.A.; University of North Dakota, Ph.D.
Stanton, John; Instructor (2000) Dickinson State University, B.S. Ed.; Montana State Universty-Bozeman, M.Ed.
Strine, Colin; Associate Professor of Biology (2022) Dalhousie University, B.S.; Suranaree University of Technology, Ph.D
Stroh, Toby L.; Assistant Professor of Agriculture (1990) North Dakota State University, B.S.; University of Texas, El Paso, M.Ed.
Walter, Gregory; Professor of Art (2013) Mankato State University, B.F.A.; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.F.A.
Wells, Jeff; Assistant Professor of History/Dennis and Vaune Johnson Endowed Chair (2022) Missouri Southern State University, B.A.; Missouri State University, M.A.; Texas Christian University, Ph.D.
Wilson, Wendy L.; Professor of Psychology (2011) Washington State University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Wittkopp, Ann; Dean, School of Professional Studies, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (2018) Dickinson State University, B.S.; Montana State University Billings, M.S.
Wittkopp, Shane; Instructor of Kinesiology (2016) Dickinson State University, B.S.; Central Washington University, M.S.
Faculty Emeriti
Henry Biesiot - Associate Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education
Richard D. Brauhn - Professor Emeritus of History
Rolf Butz - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Business
Charles Conrick - Professor Emeritus of Business and Finance
Philip W. Conn - President Emeritus
D.C. (Donald) Coston - President Emeritus
Molisa Derk - Professor Emerita of Computer Science
Karen Foster - Associate Professor Emerita of English
Mike Frank - Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
Ronald Gingerich - Professor Emeritus of Theatre
William Goetz - Associate Professor Emeritus of Business
Michael Hastings - Professor Emeritus of Biology
Kenneth Haught - Professor Emeritus of Communications and Theatre
Arlan Hofland - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
Gayle Hofland - Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing
LaVern M. Jessen - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
Roger Kilwein - Associate Professor Emeritus of Business
Richard T. King - Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Edward Kluk - Professor Emeritus of Physics
Terry Klusmann - Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing
Barbara Laman - Professor Emerita of English
Cheryl Lantz - Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing
Carl Larson - Professor Emeritus of English
Marilyn Lee - Professor Emerita of Art
Pete Leno - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology
Mark Lowe - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Matadial Mangru - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Mary Ann Marsh - Professor Emerita of Nursing
Paula Martin - Professor Emerita of Chemistry
William Massey - Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Christine McCoy - Associate Professor Emerita of Education
James McWilliams - Professor Emeritus of English
Dave Moody - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology
Ken Pierce - Professor Emeritus Chemistry
Fernando Quijano - Assistant Professor Emeritus of Economics
David Solheim - Professor Emeritus of English
G. Knude Swenson - Professor Emeritus of Business and Marketing
Robert G. Todd - Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Lee A. Vickers - President Emeritus
Jean Anne Waldera - Associate Professor Emerita of Speech and Theatre
Staff Emeriti
Alicia Erickson - Development Office - Alumni and Academics
Andrew Fiedler - Maintenance Worker
Joanne Fields - Administrative Assistant
Anna Hatzenbuhler - Custodian
Loretta Heidt - University Store Manager
Sharon Kilzer - Theodore Roosevelt Center Project Manager
Melvin Larson - Maintenance Worker
Amy Markwardt - Custodian
Kathleen Obritsch - Remote Course Delivery Coordinator
Donald Tormaschy - Heat Plant Operator
Todd Wetsch - Custodian
Anthony Willer - Distance Learning Specialist
Honorary Degrees
Thomas J. Clifford - 1992
Sheila Schaefer - 2008
Pamela Kostelecky - 2010
Francis “Frank” Wald - 2011
Sandi Frenzel - 2022
University Presidents
Samuel T. May - 1918-1929 - University of Iowa, Ph.D., University of Illinois College, L.L.B.
Conrad J. Kjerstad - 1929-1936 - University of South Dakota, B.A., University of Chicago, M.A., Ph.D.
Harrison O. Pippin - 1936-1938 - Dickinson State Teachers College, B.A.Ed.
Charles E. Scott - 1939-1959 - Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, B.A., M.A.
Oscar A. DeLong - 1959-1969 - Dakota Wesleyan University, B.A., University of Iowa, M.A., Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Ed. D.
R. Cameron Gillund - 1969-1977 - University of North Dakota, B.S., M.S., Ed. D.
Albert A. Watrel - 1977-1994 - Syracuse University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Philip W. Conn - 1994-1998 - Berea College, B.A., Institute of Social Studies (The Hague, Netherlands), Dip. Soc. Pol., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, M.A., University of Southern California, M.P.A., D.P.A.
Richard D. Brauhn, Interim President - 1998-1999 - University of Northern Iowa, B.A., M.A., D.A.
Lee A. Vickers - 1999-2008 - Adams State College, B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming, Ph.D.
Richard J. McCallum - 2008-2011 - Wayne State College, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.A., Ph.D.
D.C. Coston - 2012-2015 - North Carolina State University, B.S., Michigan State University, M.S., Ph.D.
Jim L. Ozbun, Interim President - 2015 - North Dakota Agricultural College. B.S., North Dakota State University, M.S., North Carolina State University, Ph.D.
Thomas M. Mitzel - 2016-2019 - Northern State University, B.S., Boston College, Ph.D.
Steve Easton - 2020 - present - Dickinson State University, B.A., Stanford Law School, J.D.
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