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; DBA, 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, STEPHANIE (2014) Dean of Health Professions & Online, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Central Methodist University; MSN, St. Louis University; EdD, 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) 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, DME; Liberty 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
ERDMANN, KRISTAN (2019). BS, Eastern Kentucky University; MS, Eastern Kentucky University; EdD, University of Kentucky.
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
GORDON, JR., JAMES S. (1993) Professor of Chemistry; BA, MS, U of Arkansas; PhD, Iowa State U
GULSTAD, RITA J. (1991) Associate Professor; Provost; BA, MA, MLS, PhD, U of Missouri
HACKMAN, SALLY E. (1999) Associate Professor; Director of Teacher 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) Professor of Mathematics; BS, East Texas Baptist University; Ph.D, University of North Texas.
KIERSTEAD, ZACHARY (2024) Instructor of Piano and Collaborative Pianist. BM, Central Methodist University, MM University of Missouri
KONEVAL, TIM (2025). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Illinois Wesleyan University; University of Massachusetts-Amherst, MS; PhD University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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) Professor of Biology; BS, Truman State U; PhD, U of Missouri
MARSHALL, CANDY (2025). Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology; BS, Central Methodist University; MEd, Stephens College
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
MOORE, CHUCK (2025). Assistant Professor of Music; BM, Central Methodist University; MEd, William Woods University
MYER, BRENT A. (2003) Professor of Sociology; BA, U of Nevada, Reno; MA, PhD, U of Missouri
NICKELL, JOSH (2020) Assistant Professor of PTA, PTA Program; PTA, Linn State Tech College; BA, University of Nebraska
OZIAS, JOSEPH (2025). Assistant Professor of English, BA, Ohio Dominican University; MA, Ohio University, PhD, University of Cincinnati
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
RATLIFF, SARA (2025) Assistant Professor of Library Science. BA, Central Methodist University; MLS, University of Missouri
RAY, HOLLY (2023) Director of Smiley Library; Assistant Professor of Library Science, 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) 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) Assistant Professor of Political Science; 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
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) Associate Professor of Library Science, Director of Digital U, BA, Central Methodist Univ; MA, 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) Associate 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) 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) Associate Professor of Biology; BS, University of Iowa; MS, Ph.D., University of Missouri