Meet the Faculty

Lori Nelson

• Clinical Sciences, School of
• Associate Professor
• 1505 West Science Building
• Phone: 906-227-1029
• lnelson@nmu.edu

Education

• Doctor of Speech-Language, Nova Southeastern Univ - 2011
• Master of Science, Michigan State University (S) - 1986
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1984

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Steven Nelson

• Political Science and Public Administration
• Professor
• 261 Gries Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2182
• stnelson@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Univ Iowa - 1980
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Iowa - 1993
• LLD/JD-Laws/Jurisprudence, Univ Iowa - 1983

Kathryn Newton

• Chemistry
• Assistant Professor
• 3120 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2176
• kanewton@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University - 2012
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Calif Davis - 2019

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Madison Ngafeeson

• Business, College of
• Graduate Program Director
• Associate Professor
• 309A Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2699
• Fax: 906-227-2930
• mngafees@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley - 2013
• Bachelor of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon - 1997
• Master of Science, Southrn Univ New Orleans - 2009

Jeffrey Noble

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1980

William Nordeen

Education

• LLD/JD-Laws/Jurisprudence, Thomas M Cooley Law Sch-Lansng - 2008
• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1969

Chelsea Norton

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Adjunct Instructor
• 179 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2728
• chburke@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Education, Oakland University - 2015
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2012

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Rachel Nye

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Professor
• 2123 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2668
• Fax: 906-227-1658
• rnye@nmu.edu

Education

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Northern Michigan University - 2018
• LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse, Alpena Community College - 1997
• Associate of Applied Science, Alpena Community College - 1998
• Master of Science in Nursing, Univ Wyoming - 2004
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 2000

• RNC

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Tammy Nyen

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Adjunct Assistant Professor
• 104 Magers Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2728
• tnyen@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1992
• EDD-Education, UW-Oshkosh - 2018
• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 1997
• Undeclared, Lake Superior State Univ (S) - 1969
• Undeclared, UW-Stevens Point - 1969
• Undeclared, Edgewood College - 1969
• Undeclared, Cardinal Stritch University - 1969

William Nyfeler

• English
• Adjunct Instructor
• 3268 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1639
• wnyfeler@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2018

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Linda O'Brien

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois University - 1995
• Master of Science, Northern Illinois University - 2003
• Master of Science, Northern Illinois University - 2002
• Undeclared, Northern Michigan University - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Timothy O'Neill

• History
• Assistant Professor
• 254 Gries Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2586
• toneill@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Univ Maryland College Park* - 1996
• Master of Arts, Univ Chicago - 1999
• Master of Arts, Univ Washington - 2004
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Washington - 2010

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Mitsutoshi Oba

• Art and Design
• Assistant Professor
• 276 Art & Design
• Phone: 906-227-2862
• moba@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Chuo University, Toyko - 1985
• Bachelor of Arts, Southrn Connecticut State Univ - 1991
• Master of Philosphy, City University of New York,NY - 1998
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, City University of New York,NY - 2004

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Stephanie Oesch

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3279 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1024
• soesch@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Grand Valley State University - 2015

Anne Okonowski

• English
• Contingent Instructor
• 3227 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2039
• aokonows@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2018
• Bachelor of Arts, Wayne State University - 2016

Catherine Oliver

• Academic Information Services
• Assistant Professor
• Learning Resources Center
• Phone: 906-227-2123
• coliver@nmu.edu

Lehren Olk-Szost

• Biology
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 2124 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• lolkszos@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2016

Molly Ombrello

Amy Orf

• Languages, Literatures, and International Studies
• Assistant Professor
• 170 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1876
• Fax: 906-227-2533
• aorf@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1993
• Bachelor of Arts, Iowa State University - 1991

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Erich Ottem

• Biology
• Associate Professor
• 2109 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1072
• Fax: 906-227-1063
• eottem@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Tech University - 1997
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Mass Amherst* - 2004

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Carly Paget

• Biology
• Tutorial Assistant
• 2106 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• cpaget@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, UW-Madison - 2014
• Undeclared, Northern Michigan University - 1969

Rosanne Parks

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Contingent Instructor
• 2213 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1479
• Fax: 906-227-2010
• rparks@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Univ Detroit Mercy - 1995
• Bachelor of Science, Univ Detroit Mercy - 1971

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Rebecca Patterson

• Music
• Adjunct Instructor
• 110 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2504
• rpatters@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Chicago Theological Seminary - 1993
• Bachor of Music, North Park University - 1975

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Mark Paulsen

• Chemistry
• Department Head
• Professor
• 3301A Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1064
• mpaulsen@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Univ Nebraska Lincoln* - 1982
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, UW-Madison - 1989

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Madelyn Pawlowski

• English
• Assistant Professor
• 3226 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2672
• mpawlows@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Univ Arizona - 2014
• Bachelor of Arts, Utah Valley State College - 2011
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Arizona - 2019

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Deborah Pearce

• Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
• Associate Professor-TAS
• 217A Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-1410
• Fax: 906-227-2156
• dpearce@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2005
• Bachelor's Degree, Northern Michigan University - 2002
• Associate Degree, Culinary Institute America - 1977

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Natalie Pearce

• Social Work
• Instructor
• 2417 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2706
• npearce@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1998
• Masters of Social Work, Wayne State University (Q) - 2004

Gina Pepin

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Adjunct Assistant Professor
• 179 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2728
• gipepin@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Walden University - 2007
• EDD-Education, Walden University - 2013
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2001

Olivia Perrin

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Contingent Instructor
• 201 PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• operrin@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2019
• Bachelor of Science, Saginaw Valley State Univ - 2015

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Deborah Peterson

• Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
• Professor-TAS
• 114A Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-1527
• dpeterso@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Ferris State University (S) - 2002
• Bachelor's Degree, Ferris State University (S) - 1992

• Licensed Comsetology Instuctor

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Jon Phillips

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Department Head
• Professor
• 2204 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2020
• jophilli@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Briar Cliff Univ - 1986
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University - 1992

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Samantha Phillips

• Biology
• Tutorial Assistant
• 2106 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• samphill@nmu.edu

Jeremy Pickens

David Pierce

• Theatre and Dance
• Assistant Professor
• 218 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2084
• Fax: 906-227-2071
• davpierc@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Ferris State University (S) - 2005
• Master of Fine Arts, UW-Madison - 2010
• Associate of Applied Science, Ferris State University (S) - 2005

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Peter Pless

• Art and Design
• Professor
• 176 Art and Design
• Phone: 906-227-2104
• ppless@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Fine Arts, Cranbrook Academy of Art - 2002
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2000

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Daniel Pobereyko

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3283 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2801
• dpoberey@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Butler University - 2017

Andrew Poe

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Professor
• 2230 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1598
• apoe@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University - 1989
• Master of Science, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1994
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1999
• Master of Science, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1991

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Cale Polkinghorne

• Engineering Technology
• Associate Professor
• 129C Jacobetti Center
• Phone: 906-227-2552
• Fax: 906-227-2156
• cpolking@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2005
• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 2008
• Education Specialist, Northern Michigan University - 2010
• EDD-Education, Central Michigan University - 2014

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Sara Potter

• Communication and Media Studies
• Instructor
• 222 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2045
• Fax: 906-227-2071
• sapoggi@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Monmouth College Il - 2005
• Master of Science, Illinois State University - 2007

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Deanna Pozega

• Engineering Technology
• Assistant Professor
• 112B Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-2126
• Fax: 906-227-2156
• dpozega@nmu.edu

Education

• Master's Degree, Michigan Tech University (S) - 2007
• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 2000

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Russell Prather

• English
• Professor
• 3216 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2857
• rprather@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Univ British Columbia - 1983
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Washington - 1998
• Master of Fine Arts, Univ Washington - 1994
• Master of Arts, Univ Washington - 1992

Lauren Prister

• Biology
• Assistant Professor
• 3015 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1856
• lprister@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern Univ, Chicago, IL - 2019
• Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University (Q) - 2012

Ashley Provost

Education

• Masters of Social Work, Loyola Univ Chicago - 2015
• Bachelor of Social Work, Northern Michigan University - 2014

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Adam Prus

• Psychological Science
• Department Head
• Professor
• 1001A Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2935
• aprus@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Commonwealth Univ - 2004
• Associate of Arts, Grand Rapids Cmty College - 1998
• Master of Arts, Western Michigan University - 2002
• Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University - 2000

Upcoming Courses - Fall

David Prychitko

• Economics
• Professor
• Department Head
• 327 Gries Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1216
• dprychit@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, George Mason University - 1989
• Master of Arts, George Mason University - 1987
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1984

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Katherine Pryor

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• kapryor@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Judith Puncochar

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Professor
• 195 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1366
• jpuncoch@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Minnesota Twin Cities - 1996
• Bachelor of Science, Univ Calif Davis - 1973

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Kathryn Racine

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Adjunct Instructor
• 179B Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2963
• kaberger@nmu.edu

Education

• Master's Degree, Northern Michigan University - 2012

Diana Raper Lafferty

• Biology
• Assistant Professor
• 2011 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2227
• dlaffert@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Southrn Illinois Univ Carbndle - 1999
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Mississippi State University - 2015
• Master of Science, Florida Institute Tech - 2007

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Charles Rayhorn

• Business, College of
• Professor
• 309C Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1839
• crayhorn@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Idaho State University - 1974
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Colorado Boulder* - 1992
• Master of Business Admin., Univ Missouri Columbia* - 1984

Upcoming Courses - Fall

David Rayome

• Business, College of
• Professor
• 304C Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2947
• drayome@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Kent State Univ Kent - 1992
• Bachelor's Degree, Univ Akron - 1986
• Master's Degree, Univ Akron - 1988

Upcoming Courses - Fall

John Rebers

• Biology
• Department Head
• Professor
• 2001a Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1585
• jrebers@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University - 1977
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University - 1984

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Alan Rebertus

• Biology
• Professor
• 2005 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2351
• arebertu@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Univ Minnesota Twin Cities - 1980
• Master of Science, Louisiana St Univ Baton Rouge* - 1982
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana St Univ Baton Rouge* - 1988

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Robert Regis

• Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
• Professor
• 3009 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1176
• rregis@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1997
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1986
• Master of Arts, Indiana St Univ Terre Haute* - 1989

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Victoria Rego

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3279 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1735
• vrego@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Coll Charleston - 2017

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Martin Reinhardt

• Native American Studies
• Professor
• 112C Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1397
• Fax: 906-227-1396
• mreinhar@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Lake Superior State Univ (S) - 1994
• Master of Arts, Central Michigan University - 1998
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania St Univ Univ Park - 2004
• Undeclared, Lansing Cmty College (S) - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Nancy Reintjes

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Adjunct Special Instructor
• 2127 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1672
• nreintje@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1986

Laura Reissner

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Professor
• 216 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2740
• lreissne@nmu.edu

Education

• EDD-Education, West Virginia Univ Morgantown - 1996
• Bachelor of Arts, Gettysburg College - 1987
• Master of Science, St Thomas Aquinas College - 1990

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Martin Renaldi

• Clinical Sciences, School of
• Instructor
• 3503 West Science
• Phone: 906-227-2808
• mrenaldi@nmu.edu

Education

• Master - Public Administration, Northern Michigan University - 2002
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1993
• Associate of Applied Science, Northern Michigan University - 1987

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Devin Rettke

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Contingent Special Instructor
• 201 PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• drettke@nmu.edu

Education

• Undeclared, Colorado Mesa University - 1969

Barbara Rhyneer

• Music
• Professor
• 116 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2309
• brhyneer@nmu.edu

Education

• DA- Doctor of Arts, Ball State University - 2002
• Bachelor of Arts, Loyola Marymount University - 1991
• Master of Music, Bowling Green St Univ Bwlng Gr - 1994

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Kia Richmond

• English
• Professor
• Director of English Education
• 3232 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2713
• krichmon@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Illinois State University - 2001
• Master of Arts, Texas A&M Univ Commerce - 1997
• Bachelor of Arts, Texas Christian University - 1986

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Alexandrea Riley

• Chemistry
• Contingent Instructor
• 2203A Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2911
• aholley@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2008
• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2015

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Jill Roadman

• Criminal Justice
• Contingent Special Instructor
• 2500 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2660
• jroadman@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University - 1980

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Jennifer Robinette

• English
• Contingent Assistant Professor
• 3268 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1838
• jrobinet@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2005
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ North Dakota Grand Forks* - 2012
• Bachelor of Arts, Indiana Univ Pennsylvania - 2001

Kristi Robinia

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Associate Dean and Director
• Professor
• 2301 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2042
• Fax: 906-222-1658
• krobinia@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Western Michigan University - 2008
• Master of Science in Nursing, Univ Utah - 1992
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Univ Utah - 1985

David Robinson

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3229 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1689
• darobins@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Monica Robinson

• English
• Associate Professor
• MFA Program Director
• 3256 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1688
• monrobin@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bowling Green St Univ Bwlng Gr - 2001
• Master of Fine Arts, Western Michigan University - 2005

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Marcus Robyns

• Academic Information Services
• University Archivist and Records Manager
• Professor
• 126 Harden Learning Resources
• Phone: 906-227-1046
• mrobyns@nmu.edu

• Certified Archivist, Academy of Certified Archivists

Julie Rochester

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Athletic Training Program Director
• Professor
• 237 PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2026
• jrochest@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Springfield College Ma - 1988
• EDD-Education, Univ Phoenix - 2009
• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1995

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Corinne Rockow

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Adjunct Special Instructor
• 208 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1475
• crockow@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, UW-Eau Claire - 1981

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Lee Roecker

• Chemistry
• Associate Professor
• 3304 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2987
• lroecker@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ North Carolina Chapel Hl - 1985
• Master of Science, Univ Cincinnati - 1982
• Bachelor of Science, Univ Cincinnati - 1981

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Melissa Romero

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Graduate Program Coordinator
• Professor
• 2131 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2488
• Fax: 906-227-1658
• mromero@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1996
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, UW-Milwaukee - 2010
• Master of Science in Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1999

• FNP-BC

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Rosalyn Roseboro

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3283 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2771
• rrosebor@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Kimberly Rosewall

• English
• Contingent Instructor
• 3264 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1902
• kikoniec@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2018
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2016

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Thomas Ross

• Chemistry
• Instructor
• 3123 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2883
• tross@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2007
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1984

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Joseph Routhier

• Engineering Technology
• Instructor
• 112C Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-1763
• jrouthie@nmu.edu

Education

• Associate of Applied Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1995
• Education Specialist, Northern Michigan University - 2017
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2003
• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 2011

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Daniel Rowe

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Assistant Professor
• 2228 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1594
• darowe@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Univ of Waterloo -Toronto, CA - 2008
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toronto - 2015
• Master of Science, University of Toronto - 2009

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Keneika Rowe-Theodore

• Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
• Assistant Professor - TAS
• 208B Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-1545
• kerowe@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Business Admin, Monroe College New Rochelle - 2010
• Associate Degree, Montego Bay Comm Coll-Jamaica - 2008
• Master of Science, Herbert H Lehman College - 2012

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Kyle Rowsey

• Psychological Science
• Instructor
• 1133 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2936
• krowsey@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Ohio State Univ Columbus - 2004
• Master of Science, Southrn Illinois Univ Carbndle - 2013

Michael Rudisill

• Engineering Technology
• Department Head
• Professor
• 123 B Jacobetti Center
• Phone: 906-227-2141
• mrudisil@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Univ Illinois Urbana* - 1976
• Master of Science, Air Force Inst Tech - 1984

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Shannon Ruiz

Neil Russell

• Physics
• Professor
• 2505 West Science Building
• Phone: 906-227-1058
• nrussell@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Indiana Univ Bloomington* - 1993
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana Univ Bloomington* - 1999
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Rhodes University-South Africa - 1992
• Bachelor of Science, Rhodes University-South Africa - 1988
• Bachelor of Science, Rhodes University-South Africa - 1987

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Shelley Russell

• Theatre and Dance
• Professor
• 215 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2350
• srussell@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Miami Univ Oxford - 1981
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University - 1989
• Bachelor of Arts, Otterbein College - 1973

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Satya Sadhu

• Chemistry
• Assistant Professor
• 3126A Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1042
• ssadhu@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Univ South Dakota Vermillion* - 2008
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, South Dakota State University - 2015
• Bachelor's Degree, Osmania Univ-Hyderbad, India - 2006

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Alexzandra Sales

• Biology
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 2116 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• asales@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1969
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1969

Brenda Salisbury

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Adjunct Instructor
• 201 PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• brsalisb@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Des Moines University - 1995

Jonathan Sandoval

Bruce Sarjeant

• Academic Information Services
• Reference/Government Documents and Maps Librarian
• Associate Professor
• 234 Harden Learning Resources
• Phone: 906-227-1580
• bsarjean@nmu.edu

John Sarkela

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Instructor
• 2224 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1597
• jsarkela@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Bowdoin College - 1978
• Master of Science, Univ Illinois Urbana* - 1982

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Lisa Savage

• Psychological Science
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 1003 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2935
• lgrimes@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Baker College (S)* - 2017
• Bachelor of Science, Baker College (S)* - 2017

Tanya Savage

• Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs
• Adjunct Instructor
• 2101 Hedgcock
• Phone: 906-227-1552
• tsavage@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Northern Michigan University - 1997
• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Paul Savoie

• Chemistry
• Instructor
• 3122 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1525
• psavoie@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, SUNY Center Albany - 2007
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, SUNY Center Albany - 2015

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Josiah Schmidt

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 2200 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2020
• joschmid@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Jason Schneider

• Art and Design
• Assistant Professor
• 159 Art & Design
• Phone: 906-227-2194
• jasschne@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Fine Arts, San Diego State University - 2005
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, William Paterson Univ - 2000

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Teri Scott

Hadi Shafei

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Assistant Professor
• 2217 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1841
• hshafei@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Wyoming - 2017
• Master of Science, Sharif Univ of Technology-Iran - 2004
• Bachelor of Science, Sharif Univ of Technology-Iran - 2001

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Josh Sharp

• Biology
• Associate Professor
• 2111 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2380
• jsharp@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, New York University - 2006
• Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University - 1998

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Ashley Shayter

• Psychological Science
• Instructor
• 1127 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2982
• ashayter@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Univ South Florida - 2010
• Master of Science, Southrn Illinois Univ Carbndle - 2014

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Jon Sherman

• Languages, Literatures, and International Studies
• Associate Professor
• 165 Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2582
• Fax: 906-227-2533
• jsherman@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Illinois Urbana* - 2008

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Mark Shevy

• Communication and Media Studies
• Professor
• 212 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2046
• mshevy@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, UW-Madison - 2006
• Master of Science, Colorado State University - 2000
• Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University (S) - 1991
• Undeclared, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

John Shuler

Andrew Sikkema

• Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
• Adjunct Instructor - TAS
• 108 Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-2190
• ansikkem@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1981

Jaspal Singh

• English
• Professor
• 3254 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1832
• jsingh@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Oregon - 1998
• Master of Arts, Oregon State University - 1993

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Matthew Sirk

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 209 PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• msirk@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Carol Smith

• English
• Contingent Instructor
• 3225 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2860
• casmith@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1985
• Master of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 1988

Claire Smith

• Psychological Science
• Contingent Instructor
• 3106 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• claismit@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2016
• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2018

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Darren Smith

• Physics
• Contingent Instructor
• 2507 West Science Building
• Phone: 906-227-1693
• dsmith@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Univ Minnesota Duluth (S) - 1986
• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 1999

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Kimberly Smith

• Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
• Instructor
• 2813 West Science
• Phone: 906-227-2043
• kimbersm@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 1998
• Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University (S) - 1987
• Education Specialist, Northern Michigan University - 2019

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Kristen Smith

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Assistant Professor
• 2314 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2790
• Fax: 906-227-1658
• krsmith@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, Purdue Univ Global (IL) - 2013
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Northern Michigan University - 2018
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Veronica Snow

• Biology
• Tutorial Assistant
• 2122 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• vsnow@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2017
• Associate of Science, West Shore Cmty College - 2014

Willis Sojourn

• Native American Studies
• Assistant Professor
• 112D Whitman Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1397
• Fax: 906-227-1396
• wsojourn@nmu.edu

Education

• Master's Degree, Univ of Minnesota-Duluth (Q) - 2003
• Bachelor of Science, UW-Madison - 1998
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Trent University - 2014

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Sara Solberg

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3229 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1773
• ssolberg@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Ruth Solinski

Ellie Soper

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 2200 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2020
• etatrow@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Elijah Sparkman

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3289 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2219
• esparkma@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Carolyn St Cyr

• Engineering Technology
• Contingent Special Instructor
• 101 Jacobetti Complex
• Phone: 906-227-2141
• cstcyr@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University (S) - 1984

Tiffany Stachnik

• English
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 3289 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2823
• tstachni@nmu.edu

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Dennis Staffne

• Art and Design
• Professor
• 62 Art and Design
• Phone: 906-227-1492
• dstaffne@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Fine Arts, School Art Inst Chicago - 1975
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, School Art Inst Chicago - 1973

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Alanna Stapleton

• Art and Design
• Assistant Professor
• 159 Art & Design
• Phone: 906-227-2194
• astaplet@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Fine Arts, Minneapolis Coll Art Design - 2018
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2015

Gary Stark

• Business, College of
• Professor
• 310A Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1244
• gstark@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Nebraska Lincoln* - 1999
• Master of Business Admin., Kansas St Univ Manhattan - 1992
• Bachelor of Science, Kansas St Univ Manhattan - 1987

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Anne Stein

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Associate Professor
• 2133Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1540
• Fax: 906-227-1658
• anstein@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Trident Univ International-CA - 2014
• LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse, Bay De Noc Cmty College - 1993
• Associate of Applied Science, Bay De Noc Cmty College - 1994
• Associate of Arts, Bay De Noc Cmty College - 1988
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1995
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1991
• Master of Science in Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1998

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Grant Steinacker

• Biology
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 2122 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• gsteinac@nmu.edu

Carol Steinhaus

• Business, College of
• Professor
• 303H Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1849
• csteinha@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Music Education, Bethany College Ks - 1971
• Master of Public Health, Univ Minnesota Twin Cities - 1979
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Nebraska Lincoln* - 1992

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Michele Stephenson

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1989

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Shannon Stilwell

• Criminal Justice
• Adjunct Special Instructor
• 2500 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2660
• sstilwel@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2010

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Ryan Stock

• Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
• Assistant Professor
• 3115 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2616
• rystock@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Illinois Urbana* - 2019
• Master of Science, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 2013
• Bachelor of Arts, Univ Utah - 2006

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Alexander Stoner

• Sociology and Anthropology
• Assistant Professor
• 2414 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1119
• alstoner@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Bradley University - 2007
• Master of Arts, Univ Tennessee Knoxville* - 2010
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Tennessee Knoxville* - 2013

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Michael Strahan

• Academic Information Services
• Reference/Instruction Coordinator
• Professor
• 233 Harden Learning Resources
• Phone: 906-227-2463
• mstrahan@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Library Science, UW-Milwaukee - 1983
• Bachelor of Arts, UW-Milwaukee - 1981

Upcoming Courses - Fall

James Strain

• Music
• Professor
• 106 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2574
• jstrain@nmu.edu

Education

• DMA-Doctor of Music Arts, Eastman School Of Music - 1995
• Master of Music, Univ Cincinnati - 1981
• Bachelor of Music Education, Arkansas State Univ St Univ - 1979

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Roger Strand

• Biology
• Professor
• 2121 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2365
• rostrand@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Univ Minnesota Twin Cities - 1969
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University (S) - 1969
• Bachelor of Arts, Gustavus Adolphus College - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Karin Stulz

• Business, College of
• Associate Professor
• 303A Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1500
• kstulz@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1982
• Master of Arts in Education, Northern Michigan University - 1990

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Mary Stunkard

• Clinical Sciences, School of
• Assistant Professor
• 3511 West Science Building
• Phone: 906-227-1662
• mstunkar@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1979
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Southrn Illinois Univ Carbndle - 1993
• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1974

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Tricia Suheski

• Clinical Sciences, School of
• Adjunct Assistant Professor
• 3515 West Science
• Phone: 906-227-2885
• tcayembe@nmu.edu

Education

• Doctor of Audiology, UW-Stevens Point - 2014
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2010

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Melanie Suk

• Chemistry
• Adjunct Special Instructor
• 2203A Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2911
• msuk@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Hope College - 2015

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Taylor Susa

• Psychological Science
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• 1005 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2935
• tsusa@nmu.edu

Stephanie Szarmach

• Biology
• Tutorial Assistant
• 2106 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2310
• sszarmac@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College - 2015
• Undeclared, Northern Michigan University - 1969

Vanessa Taavola

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Contingent Instructor
• 2225 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2020
• vataavola@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S) - 1993
• Master of Education, American Intercontinental Univ - 2004

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Alison Taras

• Art and Design
• Contingent Assistant Professor
• 159 Art & Design
• Phone: 906-227-2194
• ataras@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Syracuse University - 2018
• Bachelor of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 2016

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Katie Taylor

• Nursing - Baccalaureate
• Instructor
• 3310 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2785
• kjauquet@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University - 2018
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 2012

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Katherine Teeter

• Biology
• Associate Professor
• 2015 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2177
• kteeter@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University - 1995
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 2005
• Master of Science, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

James Thams

• Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
• Adjunct Instructor - TAS
• 136 Services Building
• Phone: 906-227-2475
• jthams@nmu.edu

Education

• Master - Public Administration, Northern Michigan University - 1996
• Bachelor's Degree, Northern Michigan University - 1995

Beth Thiele

• Psychological Science
• Adjunct Instructor
• 1001 Weston Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2935
• bthiele@nmu.edu

Scott Thomas

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Contingent Special Instructor
• 201 PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• sthomas@nmu.edu

Education

• Associate of Applied Science, Finlandia University (4) - 2013

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Jessica Thompson

• Business, College of
• Associate Professor
• 303C Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1057
• jessitho@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Science, Univ Utah - 2003
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Utah - 2007
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2001

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Joshua Thompson

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Associate Professor
• 2226 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1609
• joshthom@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Wake Forest University - 2002
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Utah - 2010
• Bachelor of Arts, Wofford College - 1999

Upcoming Courses - Fall

William Thompson

Cynthia Thompson-Rosado

• Communication and Media Studies
• Adjunct Special Instructor
• 223 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2045
• cythomps@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, University of Central Missouri - 1988

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Patrick Thomson

• Business, College of
• Adjunct Instructor
• 301 Cohodas Hall
• Phone: 906-227-2900
• pthomson@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1994

Russell Thorburn

• English
• Contingent Assistant Professor
• 3268 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1465
• rthorbur@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 1985
• Master of Fine Arts, Western Michigan University - 1988

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Shaun Thunell

• Clinical Sciences, School of
• Associate Professor
• 3505 West Science Facility
• Phone: 906-227-2868
• Fax: 906-227-1309
• sthunell@nmu.edu

Education

• Associate of Technology, Southwestern Illinois College - 1994
• Bachelor of Science, Logan Coll Chiropractic - 1998
• Master of Education, American Intercontinental Univ - 2013
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan Coll Chiropractic - 2000

Upcoming Courses - Fall

William Tireman

• Physics
• Professor
• 2511 West Science Building
• Phone: 906-227-1056
• wtireman@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, UW-River Falls - 1998
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Kent State Univ Kent - 2003

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Robert Towers

• Physics
• Contingent Instructor
• 2503 West Science Building
• Phone: 906-227-2536
• rtowers@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, SUNY Center Stony Brook - 2010
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2008
• No Degree, Western Michigan University - 1969

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Mary Tremethick

• Health and Human Performance, School of
• Adjunct Professor
• 201B PEIF
• Phone: 906-227-2130
• mtremeth@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Tennessee Knoxville* - 1997
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 1985
• Master of Arts, Northern Michigan University - 1993

Daniel Truckey

• Honors Program
• Adjunct Instructor
• Beaumier Heritage Center
• Phone: 906-227-1219
• dtruckey@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, SUNY * - 1998
• Master of Arts, Bowling Green St Univ Bwlng Gr - 1992
• Bachelor's Degree, Northern Michigan University - 1990

Paul Truckey

• Theatre and Dance
• Professor
• 211 Thomas Fine Arts
• Phone: 906-227-2705
• ptruckey@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Fine Arts, Univ Nevada Las Vegas - 1995
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 1987

Upcoming Courses - Fall

Tonia Truesdell

Education

• Master of Science, Walden University - 2005
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Walden University - 2016
• Bachelor of Arts, Finlandia University (4) - 1969

Sarah Trujillo

Bao Truong

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Associate Professor
• 2216 Jamrich Hall
• Phone: 906-227-1610
• Fax: 906-227-2010
• btruong@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Wayne State University - 2008
• Bachelor of Science, U of Natural Sciences-Vietnam - 2000
• Bachelor of Arts, U of Natural Sciences-Vietnam - 2002

Upcoming Courses - Fall