Current Faculty
ARGENT, PATRICK (2022) Assistant Professor of Computer Science; BS, Central Methodist University; MS, Western Governors University
ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER (2021) Assistant Professor of Psychology; BA, Bluffton University; MA, Ph.D, Bowling Green State University.
ARP, AMANDA (2022) Assistant Professor of English; BS, University of Northern Iowa; MA, Ph.D, Iowa State University.
BAILEY, LEOLA (2022) Assistant Professor of Accounting; BA, William Woods University; MA, Webster University; J.D, Taft Law School.
BENNETT, JULIE A. (2006) Professor of Business; BA, MBA, William Woods U; Ph.D, William Howard Taft University.
BERWIN, BARBARA L. (1997) Professor of Music; BS, Dana College; MM, U of Nebraska; PhD, U of Missouri
BISHOP, MADISON (2023) Assistant Professor of Business; BS, MBA, Culver Stockton College
BRACKMAN, TARA (2011) Assistant Professor of Physical Education; BSE, BSAT, Central Methodist U; MA, Lindenwood U
BRADLEY, RICHARD (1999) Professor of History and Political Science; Director of the Honors Program; BS, Illinois State U; MA, PhD, U of Illinois
BRINK, COLLIN (2007) Associate Professor of Communication; BA, William Jewell College; MA, Southwest Missouri State U; JD, U of Missouri
BRINK, STEPHANIE (2014) Dean of Health Professions & Online, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Central Methodist University; MSN, St. Louis University; Ph.D, Logan University.
BRONSON, JESSE (2022) Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; AA, Indian Hills Community College; BA, Buena Vista University; BS, LaGrange University; MS, Webster University
BURCHETT, SHAYNA (2022) Associate Professor of Chemistry; AA, State Fair Community College; BS, Central Methodist University; Ph.D, Missouri University of Science and Technology.
CARNAHAN, KEVIN (2009) Professor of Philosophy and Religion; BA, Southwestern College (KS); MTS, Perkins School of Theology; PhD, Southern Methodist U
CHEN, HENG-YU (2024) Associate Professor of Physics; BS, National Tsing Hua University; PhD, University of Delaware
CHERRY, KRISTIN L. (2008) Professor of Communication; BA, Millikin U; MA, PhD, U of Missouri
CLARK, THOMAS J. (2024) Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities; BME, Mansfield University; MM, Central Michigan University
COOK, BARBARA (2020) Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing; MSN-Ed, Chamberlain College of Nursing
COOPER, CRYSTAL (2018) Associate Professor; BSN, University of Wisconsin; MSN, University of Missouri
EDWARDS, TIM J. (2024) Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Field & Clinical Education; BA, Central Methodist College; MEd, William Woods
ERDMANN, JEREMY (2021) Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; BS, University of Iowa; MA, Murray State University
FITZGERALD, CYNTHIA (2019) Assistant Professor of Education; BS, William Woods University; M.Ed, University of Missouri.
FLANDERS, JOHN A. (1981) Professor of Business and Economics, BSFS, Georgetown U; MA, Stanford U
FUEMMELER, SONYA (2023) Assistant Professor of Education; BSED, Central Methodist University; M.Ed.,University of Missouri; Ed.S., Lindenwood University
GAVEL, JAMES (2023); Visiting Assistant Professor OTA program; BS, Missouri State University; MS
GIPSON, MELVA (2019) Assistant Professor of Education; BSED, University of Missouri; MA, Northeast Missouri State University; Ed. Sp., University of Missouri
GORDON, JR., JAMES S. (1993) Professor of Chemistry; BA, MS, U of Arkansas; PhD, Iowa State U
GOTFREDSON, ERIKA (2023) Assistant Professor of English; BA, Presbyterian University; MA, Wake Forest University; Ph.D, Purdue University
GULSTAD, RITA J. (1991) Associate Professor; Provost; BA, MA, MLS, PhD, U of Missouri
HACKMAN, SALLY E. (1999) Associate Professor; Director of Professional Education; BS, U of Central Missouri; MBA, U of Missouri
HATWALKAR, KAVITA (2010) Professor of English. BA, Wright State U; MA, U of Toledo; PhD, SUNY Stony Brook
HUGHES, MICHAEL (2018) Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Central Methodist University; MSN, University of Missouri
INNES, HALEY M. (2024) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, Columbia College; MS, University of Akron.
JEFFERIES, DARYL F. (2003) Professor of Religion; BA, The Colorado College; MA, PhD, U of Wisconsin
JOHNS, AMY (2022) Assistant Professor of Music; BA, MM, University of Missouri
JOHNSON, TRAVIS W. (2011) Professor of English; BA, College of St. Scholastica; MA, PhD, U of Iowa
KELTY, MARK J. (2004) Professor of Theatre; AB, MA, PhD, U of Missouri
KENEFAKE, TYLER (2019) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, East Texas Baptist University; Ph.D, University of North Texas.
LEWIS, LAURA (2018) Associate Professor of Education; BSE, M.Ed., Central Methodist University; Ed.D, St. Louis University.
LONG, SUSAN K. (1994) Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, William Jewell College; MEd, U of Missouri
LOUGH, ASHLEY (2014) Associate Professor of Biology; BS, Truman State U; PhD, U of Missouri
MAXWELL, JESSICA L. (2024) Assistant Professor of Business; BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, William Woods University
MAYFIELD, ALAINA (2020) Assistant Professor of Education; BSE, University of Missouri; M.Ed., Lesley University; Ed.S, University of Central Missouri.
MCCRADY, ANDREW (2017) Associate Professor of Mathematics; BA, Truman State University, MA, PhD, University of Missouri
METZGER, KARA L. (2024) Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Bands; BME, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MM, University of Minnesota-Duluth; DMA, University of Iowa
MYER, BRENT A. (2003) Professor of Sociology; BA, U of Nevada, Reno; MA, PhD, U of Missouri
NICKELL, JOSH (2020) Director of Clinical Education, PTA Program; PTA, Linn State Tech College; BA, University of Nebraska
PAGE, ELIZABETH (2023) Assistant Professor of Psychology; BA, Winona State University; M.Ed., Lincoln University; Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University.
PARSONS, JENNIFER (2016) Associate Professor of Library Science; BA, University of Minnesota; MALS, University of Missouri
PERKINS, JOHN D. (2004) Professor of Music; BS, St. Cloud State U; MM, U of Wisconsin; DMA, U of Texas
PORNELUZI, PAUL (1996) Professor of Biology; BS, U of Pittsburgh; PhD, U of Missouri
PORTER, JOHN C. (2006) Professor of English; BA, MA, California State U at Fullerton; PhD, U of Missouri
RAY, HOLLY (2023) Director of Smiley Library; BA, University of Florida; MS, Florida State University
RAY, JONATHAN (2022) Assistant Professor of Music; BME, Arkansas Tech University; MM, University of North Carolina; D.M.A, Louisiana State University.
REARDON, PATRICK D. (1993) Associate Professor of Physical Education; Head Softball Coach; BA, Central Methodist College; MS, U of Missouri
ROBINETTE, ERIC (1994) Associate Professor of Computer Science; BA, BS, U of Central Florida; MS, U of Missouri
ROEMER, MEGAN (2020) Assistant Professor PTA program; AS, Joliet Junior College; BA, DPT, Governors State University.
ROHRBACK, KELLY (2016) Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor OTA Program; BS in Health Science, Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri
ROY, BREILLY N. (2024) Instructor of Marine Biology; BS, Central Methodist University; MPS, University of Miami-Florida
RUSTEMEYER, MARYANN (1990) Associate Professor of English and Mathematics; Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching; BA, Central Methodist College; MA, U of Missouri
SANNEH, ALIEU B. (2024) Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics; BA, University of The Gambia; MA, University of Missouri-St Louis; PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
SCHULTE, STACY (2016) Associate Professor of Nursing; MSN, Central Methodist University; BSN, Central Methodist University
SHERMAN, JEFFREY A. (1985) Associate Professor of Physical Education; Head Men’s Basketball Coach; BSE, Central Methodist College; MEd, U of Missouri
SIMONS, MELISSA LOEHNIG (2013) Professor of Music; BA, Whitman College; MM, Florida State U; DM, Florida State U
SLUSARZ, ANNA (2017) Associate Professor of Biology, MA, PhD, University of Missouri
SMITH, TRAVIS (2016); Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion; BA Oklahoma City U; MA, Southern Illinois U; PhD, Southern Illinois U
SMOTHERS, CODY (2023) Assistant Professor of English; BA, Asbury University; MA, Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Miami University
SOWERS, BRADY (2022) Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; BS, MS, University of Central Missouri
STONE, SUSIE (2021) Assistant Professor of Physical Education; BSE, Central Missouri State University; M.Ed., Lindenwood University; M.Ed., William Wood University
STRAND, LAUREN (2016) Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, Central Methodist U; MSN, Central Methodist U
STRODTMAN, CARRIE (2015) Assistant Professor of Library Science, Director of Digital U, BA, Central Methodist Univ; MLS, University of Missouri-Columbia
SUBLETTE, DAWN (2023) Assistant Professor OTA program; BHS, University of Missouri;
SWICEGOOD, GRANT (2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics; BA, U of Montana; PhD; U of Montana
THURMON, GREG (2007) Professor of Biology; BA, Central Methodist College; MA, Northwest Missouri State U
WAGGONER, DORI (2010) Professor of Music; Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; BME, Central Methodist College; MM, U of Missouri; PhD, U of Missouri
WALD, SANDRA (2008) Assistant Professor, Associate Dean of Faculty Development; BA, Missouri State University; MA, Missouri State University
WEHMHOENER, KARL (2023) Assistant Professor of Communication; BS, Central Methodist University; MS, Iowa State University
WILKE, LONNA (2019) Associate Professor of Theater; BA, Central Methodist University; MFA, University of North Carolina
WILLSIE, LUCAS (2021) Assistant Professor of Music; BA, BM, Truman State University; MM, University of Nebraska; DMA, University of North Texas.
WINN, MARYANNE (2021) Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Central Methodist University; BSHES, MSN, University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Missouri
WOLDRUFF, RYAN D. (2015) Associate Professor of English (Composition), BA, William Jewell College, MA, University of Tennessee-Knoxville,PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
ZIDON, TERESE (2019) Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, University of Iowa; MS, Ph.D., University of Missouri