Administration
Fr. Oliver Doyle
President
S.T.L. University of St. Thomas, Rome
Matthew Redinger
Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
B.A., M.A. University of Montana
Ph.D. University of Washington
Deborah J. Kottel (1987)
Acting Provost
B.S. Loyola University
J.D. DePaul University
Brittany Budeski
Chief Operating Officer
B.A., M.S. University of Great Falls
Kylie Carranza
Vice President for Advancement
B.S., M.S. University of Providence
Joel Bluml
Vice President for Student Engagement and Athletics
ED.D. Walden University
M.A. University of Iowa
B.S. Northwest Missouri State University
Mackenzie Stick
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., M.P.A. University of Nebraska Omaha
Greg Johnson (2022)
Academic Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ph.D. University fo Oregon
M.F.A. Rainier Writers Workshop
M.Th., M.Div. Southern Seminary
B.A. Carson-Newman College
Joseph Cameron (2023)
Academic Dean, School of Health Professions
Ed.D. National American University
M.S., B.S. Jackson State University
Andrea Houser (2022)
Associate Dean, Nursing
Ph.D. Capella University
M.S.N., B.S.N., A.D.N, Norwich University
Frankie Lyons (2018)
Associate Dean, Health Programs
B.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.H.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ed.D. North Carolina State University
Lindsay Berg
Interim Senior Librarian
Greg Madson (2006)
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
B.S. Montana State University
M.A. Western Washington University
Ph.D. Portland State University
Undergraduate Full-Time Faculty
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Mary Amick (2020)
Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.A. Idaho State University
Master of Adult Education and Organizational Development, Oregon State University
Ed.D. University of Southern California
Valerie Anderson (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. University of Mary
D.N.P. University of Mary
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John Baluyut (2015)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S. University of Philippines
M.S. University of Connecticut
M.S., Ph.D. Iowa State University
Gail A. Belfert (2010)
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A. Rutgers College
J.D. Antioch Law School
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Jessica Chambers (2021)
Assistant Professor
M.S., Ph.D. The University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S. The University of Texas at El Paso
A.A.S. Hocking College
Maxwell Chilije (2023)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Malawi
M.S. Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Institute of Tropical Medicine
Ph.D. University of Calgary
Jaime Coles-Duff (2019)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. Oregon Health & Science University
M.S., D.N.P. Gonzaga University
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Ross DeForrest (2018)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A. University of Texas - San Antonio
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
Amparo Dinagsao (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.I.E. Mindanao Polytechnic State College
M.S. Mindanao Polytechnic State College
Ph.D. Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan
Director of Education & OPI External Accreditation
Alice Dupler (2017)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. Eastern Washington
M.S.N. University of Portland
J.D. Gonzaga University
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Jennifer Easler (2022)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., M.A. University of Minnesota
M.A. University of Colorado
B.A. St. Olaf College
Director, Writing and Critical Thinking Center
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Patricia Farmer (2018)
Professor of Nursing
B.S. California State University
M.S. Sonoma State University
D.N.P. George Washington University
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Mykal Gernaat (2016)
Lecturer of Forensic Science
B.A., M.A. University of Montana
Department Chair, Math and Sciences
David M. Gides (2018)
Associate Professor of Theology
B.A. Manhattan College
M.A., Ph.D. Fordham University
Shelly Granger (2016)
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. MSU-Northern
M.S. University of Wyoming
Program Director: RN to BSN
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Michelle Hill (2015)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S. Montana State University
M.S. University of Great Falls
Ph.D. Walden University
Andrea Houser (2022)
Ph.D. Capella University
M.S.N., B.S.N., A.D.N, Norwich University
Associate Dean, Nursing
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Deanna Koepke (2016)
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A. University of Montana
M.S. University of Great Falls
M.A., Ph.D. Fielding Graduate University
Department Chair, Sociology, Psychology, and Criminal Justice
Michael Kojetin (2023)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
M.B.A Syracuse University
M.A. George Mason University
Deborah J. Kottel (1987)
Professor of Legal & Paralegal Studies
B.S. Loyola University
J.D. DePaul University
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James Lautenschlager (2020)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A. Capella University
Frankie Lyons (2018)
B.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.H.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ed.D. North Carolina State University
Associate Dean, Health Programs
Program Lead: MSI
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Greg Madson (2006)
Professor of Sociology
B.S. Montana State University
M.A. Western Washington University
Ph.D. Portland State University
Jessica Martin (2015)
Senior Lecturer of Biology
B.S. Georgia Southern University
M.S. San Diego State University
Kimberly Maynard (2023)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S. York College of Pennsylvania
M.B.A. Frostburg State University
M.S.N. Walden University
Director, Vander Werff Nursing Program
Susan McCoy (2017)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. Loma Linda University
B.S. University of Southern California
M.S. California State University
Daniel McGuire (2007)
Professor of Theology and Ministry
B.S. Virginia Military Institute
M.T.S. University of Dallas
Ph.D. Marquette University
Deanna Melton-Riddle (2022)
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
D.H.A. Central Michigan University
M.S.A. National Louis University
M.P.H. Parker University
B.A. Chicago State University
Stephen Muir (2016)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A. Whitman College
Ph.D. University of North Texas
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Jonathan Nelson (2017)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. Boise State University
M.A., Ph.D. Saint Louis University
Department Chair, Humanities
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Robert Packer (2011)
Professor of Psychology
B.A. Brigham Young University
B.S. Utah State University
M.S., Ph.D. Washington State University
Aaron Parrett (2001)
Professor of English
B.A. University of Montana
M.A., Ph.D. University of Georgia
Matthew Pietropaoli (2022)
Assistant Professor or Philosophy
Ph.D. The Catholic University of America
M.A. The Catholic University of America
B.A. Saint Anselm College
Victoria Plagenz (2015)
Professor of Nursing
B.S. Marian University
M.S. University of Wyoming
Ph.D. University of Las Vegas
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Kelly Quick (2015)
Professor of Exercise Science
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.S. Lamar University
Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado
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Thomas A. Raunig (2008)
Professor of Education & Sports Management
B.S., M.A. University of Montana
Ed.D. Montana State University
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Danette Schloeder (2018)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.H.A. Northern Arizona University
Associated Degree University of Alaska
M.S.N. University of Phoenix
Women’s Health Clinical Nurses Specialist - University of South Alabama
Program Director: Accelerated BSN
Bryan Slavik (2015)
Master Lecturer of Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S. University of Great Falls
Sarah Spangler (2011)
Professor of ILC/Theology
B.A. Seattle University
M.A., Ph.D. Fordham University
Katrina Stark (2008)
Professor of Business Administration
B.A. Scripps College
M.S. Troy University
D.M. University of Phoenix
Program Coordinator: MSL-MGT
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Robert Truax (2023)
Senior Lecturer of Biology
B.S. Lewis-Clark State College
M.S. Montana State University Northern
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Angela Walker (2021)
Clinical Instructor of Pharmacy Technician
M.H.A University of Providence
B.A.W. University of Montana
A.A. University of Phoenix
Pharm. Tech. Cert. Missoula College
Program Lead: Pharmacy Tech
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Naomi Zurba (2023)
Assistant Clinical Professor
M.S.N Ed. Western Governors University
B.S. Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN Site Coordinator - Alaska
Part-Time Faculty
Michael Antila
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S. Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology
M.S. Washington State University
Julia Becker (1998)
Professor of Art
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.F.A. Montana State University, Bozeman
James D. Croft (1999)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.I.S. University of Great Falls
M.C.P. Microsoft Certified Professional
M.C.T. Microsoft Certified Trainer
M.C.S.A. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
M.C.S.E. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Department Chair, Business Professions & EDU and Sports Management
Benjamin Donnelly (2019)
Instructor of History & Political Science
B.A., M.A. University of Montana
Paula Glass (2023)
Instructor of Nursing
Ph.D., M.S.N. International University
B.S.N. State University of New York at Buffalo
Christine Kelly (2023)
Instructor of Exercise Science
B.S. University of Montana
M.S. University of Montana
Edward Lucas (2016)
Instructor of Legal & Paralegal Studies
B.S. Illinois State University
J.D. Creighton University
LL.M. University of Iowa
Lyndon C. Marshall (1984)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S. College of Great Falls
M.B.A. University of Montana
Ed.D. Montana State University
C.D.P. Certified Data Processor
C.S.P. Certified Systems Professional
Courtney Moline (2023)
Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N. University of Mary
B.S. Purdue Global University
BSN Site Coordinator - Lewistown
Heidi Peterson (2015)
Instructor of Psychology/Counseling
B.A., M.S. University of Great Falls
Ryan Pollock (2021)
Instructor of Philosophy
B.A. University of Dayton
M.A., Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University