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Gerardo M. Acay, 1990
Professor, Political Science/Public Administration
M.A. & Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia
B.A. University of the Philippines
(660) 831-4160
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Cynthia Adams, 2004
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
M.S. Criminal Justice - Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
B.A. - Criminal Justice Administration - Park University, Parkville, MO
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Katherine M. Adams, 2001
Chair, Division of Math & Science
Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S. & Ph.D. University of Missouri-Rolla
B.S. Mississippi University for Women
(660) 831-4224
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Marilyn Ahrens, 2006
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S.E Secondary Mathematics Education-Central Missouri State
B.S.E Secondary Mathematics Education-Central Missouri State
(660) 831-4566
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Dr. Alexander Alderman
Assistant Professor, Languages & Humanities
Study Abroad Coordinator
Ph.D. Brown University
B.A. University of Dallas, Irving
(660) 831-4223
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Daniel Allen, 2010
Instructor, Division of Business
Head Softball Coach
MS, Lindenwood University
BS, Missouri Valley College

Garry Anders, 2007
Assistant Professor, Instrumental Music
M.A. New Mexico State University
B.S. University of Missouri - Columbia
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Jim Anderson, 2005
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
Assistant Men's & Women's Golf Coach
(660) 831-4235
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Chuck Appleton
Adjunct Instructor, Music
BME, Central Missouri State University
M.A. Central Missouri State University
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Renee Barr
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
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Marilyn F. Belwood, 1999
Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning
Associate Professor
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University
B.F.A. University of Oregon
M.S. Oklahoma State University
B.A. Southwest Missouri State University
A.A. Lane Community College
(660) 831-4085
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Tiffany Bergman, 2006
Assistant Professor, History
M.A. University of Texas, San Antonio
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4618
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Bruce Brock, 2000
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
B.S., M.S. & Ed. Spec. Central Missouri State University
(660) 831-4084
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William Browett, 2010
Instructor, Division of Education
Head Baseball Coach
Western Illinois University
MS, CMSU
BS, Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4113
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Karla Bruntzel, 2003
Associate Professor & Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Program Director, Athletic Training Education Program
Ph.D. University of Leeds, UK
M.S. University of Denver
B.S. University of Nebraska, Lincoln
(660) 831-0895
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Harry Carrell, 2008
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication/Public Relations
(660) 831-4221
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Jolene Christensen, 2008
Instructor, Division of Education
Head Women's Basketball Coach
(660) 831-4104
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Steven W. Clause, 1999
Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
M.B.A. Lindenwood University
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4225
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Debbie Coleman, 2012
Lecturer, Education
ADA Coordinator
MSE University of Central Missouri
BSE University of Central Missouri
(660) 831-4170
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Mel Corlija, 2010
Assistant Professor, Business
M.B.A. William Woods University
BHS, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Susan J. Dittmer, 1984
Chair, Division of Communications
Associate Professor, Speech Communication
M.A. Central Missouri State University
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4133
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Tonya Eddy, 2008
Nursing Program Director
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Science
MS(N), University of Missouri
BSN, University of Missouri
A.S., State Fair Community College
(660) 831-0892
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Jennifer Eimers, 2008
Chair, Division of Languages & Humanities
Assistant Professor, English
Ph.D. University of Georgia
M.A. Creighton University
B.A. Grand View College
(660) 831-4213
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Nikki Fahnestock
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
M.A., Lindenwood University
B.A., University of Kansas City
(660) 886-3635
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Charles Ferguson
Adjunct Instructor, Music
M.A., B.S., University of Houston
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Tom Fifer
Athletic Director
(660) 831-4219

Spencer Fricke
Adjuncty Instructor, Division of Education
(660) 831-4196
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Kelley McKay Fuemmeler, 2008
Instructor, English
M.A. Kansas State University 2001
B.A. Missouri Valley College 1999
(660) 831-4236
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Lyndi Fuemmeler, 2011
Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Assistant Athletic Trainer
MEd, Lindenwood University
B.S., Central Methodist University
(660) 831-4195
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Sierra Fultz, 2011
Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Assistant Athletic Trainer
M.S., Lindenwood University
B.A., Graceland University
(660) 831-4695
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John D. Gault, (1958-1962) 1987
Professor, Physics
Dean of Graduate Studies
M.S. & Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4134
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Dan Gemkow
Adjunct Instructor, Art
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Linda Gordon, 2004
Assistant Professor, Division of Education
M.Ed. William Woods University
B.S.E. and B.A. Missouri Southern State College
(660) 831-4232
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Charlie Guthrey
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education / Social Science
MSE, Central Missouri State University
BSE, Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4165
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Jackie Guthrey
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
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Loren C. Gruber, 1993
Professor, English and Mass Communication
Ph.D. University of Denver
M.A. Western Reserve University
B.A. Simpson College
(660) 831-4216
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Kevin Hart
Associate Professor, Division of Education
Dual Credit & Retention Coordinator

Drew Hawkins, 2008
Instructor, Division of Education
Head Women's Soccer Coach
M.A., Lindenwood University
B.A., Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4217
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Waylon Hiler, 2008
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S. Arkansas State University
B.S. Missouri Valley College
] (660) 831-4203
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Bryan Hiller
Instructor, Division of Education
Assistant Football Coach
M.E. University of Minnesota
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
(660) 831-4191
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Wade Hughes, 2008
Associate Professor, Theatre
M.F.A. University of North Carolina-Greensboro
B.S. Arkansas State University
(660) 831-4147
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Harold Hynick , 2008
Assistant Professor, Theatre
M.F.A. University of South Dakota
B.A. Central College
(660) 831-4052
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Haley Hoss-Jameson
Adjunct Instructor, Dance
M.F.A. Texas Women's University
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Beverly Katz, 2009
Assistant Professor, Business
B.S. University of Michigan
Juris Doctorate University of Detroit, School of Law
(660) 831-4138
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Jeffery Kimmons, 2010
Assistant Professor, Division of Math & Science
Ph.D. candidate October 2010, University of Arkansas
M.S., Missouri State University
B.A., Drury University
(660) 831-4070
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Tamara S. King, 2002
Associate Professor, History
Ph.D. Auburn University
M.A. University of Mississippi
B.A. Franklin College
(660) 831-4166
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Ken Kujawa
Director of the Viking Sports Network
Instructor, Mass Communication
(660) 831-4152
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Chad Lance, 2001
Instructor, Division of Education
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Facility Coordinator
M.A. Lindenwood University
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4189
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Christopher Libby, 2011
Assistant Professor, Religion & Philosophy
Ph.D. Emory University
M.T.S. Emory University
M.A. University of Colorado-Boulder
B.A. William Jewell College
(660) 831-4206
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Charles Ed Leslie, (1962-1979) 1987
Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science
M.S. University of Missouri-Rolla
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4135
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Wendy M. Leslie, 1998
Associate Professor, English
M.A. Central Missouri State University
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4174
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Jennifer Livengood, 2010
Assistant Professor, Psychology
MS, Kansas State University
BS, Missorui Western State University
(660) 831-4126
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Kelley McKay Fuemmeler, 2008
Instructor, English
M.A. Kansas State University 2001
B.A. Missouri Valley College 1999
(660) 831-4236
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Sarah MacDonald, 2008
Assistant Professor, Biology & Botany
Ph.D. Michigan State University Lansing
B.S. Purdue University
(660) 831-4204
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Mike Machholz, 1989
Instructor, Division of Business
Assistant Athletic Director
Head Men's Wrestling Coach
((660) 831-4158

Chaz Maddi
Instructor, Mass Communications
Director of MVC TV
B.J. University of Missouri, Columbia
(660) 831-4621
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Diana S. Malan, 1983
Chair, Division of Fine Arts
Associate Professor, Music and Theatre
M.A. Lindenwood College
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4215
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Gene Marksbury, 2002
Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S. & M.S. Texas A&M University
(660) 831-4620
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Jim McCrary
Lecturer, English
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John L. McLean, 2001
Professor, English
M.A. & Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. Davidson College
(660) 831-4622
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Dawn Medley
Assistant Professor
Director of Student Success
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia
(660) 831-4016
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Debra Mills, 2001
Associate Professor, Division of Education
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
M.A. & Ed. Sp. University of Missouri-Columbia
B.S.E. Central Missouri State University
(660) 831-4137
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Marilyn M. Milovich, 2001
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Institutional Grant Writer
M.A. California State University, Sacramento
B.S. California State University, Sacramento
B.S. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
(660) 831-4229
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Janie Morgan, 2008
Assistant Professor, Dance
M.F.A. Arizona State University
B.F.A. Kutztown University
(660) 831-4050
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Erich Mueller
Instructor
Director of Developmental Mathematics Program
M.S. University of Missouri, Columbia
B.S. University of Missouri, Columbia
(660) 831-4143
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Stephen R. Patton, 2002
Professor, Chemistry
Ph.D. Oakland University
M.A. Wayne State University
B.A. Spring Arbor University
(660) 831-4130
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Shellee Peuster
Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Proprietor, J. Huston Tavern in Arrow Rock
M.S. University of Missouri-Columbia
B.S. University of Missouri-Columbia, Summa Cum Laude
(660) 886-5595
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Ramone Powell, 2010
Instructor, Division of Education
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Lindenwood University
BS, Missouri Valley College
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Brenda Randolph
Adjunct Instructor, English
MA, University of Missouri-Columbia
BA, Missouri Valley College
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Barry Rave
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
Assistant Football Coach
(660) 831-4191
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Hannah Reeves
Adjunct Professor, Art
MFA University of Missouri
BFA University of Missouri

Dave Reinheimer, 2012
Associate Professor, English
PhD, University of California, Davis
MA, University of California, Davis
BA, University of Dallas
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Michele Reinke, 2002
Assistant Professor, Biology
M.S. University of Arkansas Monticello
B.S. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4015
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Pam Riggs
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
(660) 831-4027
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David L. Roberts, 2001
Assistant Professor, Mass Communications
M.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.A. University of Arizona
(660) 831-4211
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Monty Roe, 2004
Instructor, Division of Education
Assistant Head Football Coach
M.A. University of Nebraska at Kearney
B.S. South Dakota State University
(660) 831-4155
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Dr. William Romine
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
M.S., Truman State University
B.S., Truman State University
(660) 831-4348
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Jay Rozema
Associate Professor, Theatre
M.F.A., School of Theatre at Florida State University
B.F.A., University of Arizona
(660) 831-4140
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Dyann Rozema
Adjunct Instructor, Theatre
Costume Shop Supervisor
M.F.A., University of Missouri, KC
Member USITT
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Alecia Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
M.S. Boston University
B.A. Chapman University
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Pam Sebastian, 2007
Assistant Professor, Religion
Campus Chaplain
(660) 529-3221
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Peggy Sherman, 2006
Assistant Professor, Division of Education
MA, Lindenwood University
BS, University of Central Missouri
(660) 831-4210
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Milena Simic, 2004
Asistant Professor, Division of Business
M.B.A. - Lindenwood University
B.B.A. - Mount Senario College
B.A. Piano Performance - University of Belgrade
(660) 831-4129/4076
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Vladimir Simic, 2006
Assistant Professor, Division of Business
M.B.A. - Lindenwood University
B.B.A. - Mount Senario College
(660) 831-4129/4076
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Mary Slater
Adjunct Instructor, Humanities
MS, Northern Illinois University
BS, National College of Education
(660) 831-4187
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Carol Smith, 2011
Director of the Learning Center
Assistant Professor
(660) 831-4196

Dessie Stafford, 2004
Associate Professor, Division of Business
M.A. Accountancy with Tax Specialty - University of Missouri Columbia
B.A. Accounting - Missouri Valley College
C.P.A.
(660) 831-4567
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Larry W. Stockman, 1988
Chair, Business Division Associate Professor, Business
B.A., B.S. & M.A. Central Missouri State University
(660) 831-4141
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Teresa Taylor, 2011
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Science
Nursing Clinical Director
M.S., University of Phoenix
B.S., Central Methodist University
(660) 831-0832
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Shawn Terryberry, 2003
Assistant Professor, Human Services and Recreation
M.A. Lindenwood University
B.A. Missouri Valley College
(660) 831-4568
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Joshua Tetteh, 2002
Associate Professor, Sociology
Ph. D. American University
M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Huntington College
(660) 831-4131
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David Tomchuk, 2005
Clinical Education Coordinator, Athletic Training Education Program
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
M.S. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S. Southern Oregon University
(660) 831-4695
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Heather Troth, 2003
Assistant Professor, Non-Profit Leadership Alliance Campus Executive Director
M.A. Lindenwood University
B.A. William Jewell College
(660) 831-4231
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Paul Troth, 2003
Assistant Professor, Division of Education
Head Football Coach
M.A. University of Memphis
B.S. William Jewell College
(660) 831-4118
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Kayla Viebrock, 2012
Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Assistant Athletic Trainer
M.S. Emporia State University
B.A. Culver-Stockton College
(660) 831-4695
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Carla Wade
Assistant Professor, Nursing & Health Sciences Division
Skille Lab Coordinator
MBA/HCM-MSN, University of Phoenix, AZ
B.S. Graceland University
(660) 831-0832
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Peter Warnock, 2008
Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Study Abroad Coordinator
Ph.D. University of Missouri
M.A. Texas A&M University
B.A. Hope College
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Valerie Wedel, 2011
Assistant Professor, Art
Co-Director of the Morris Gallery of Contemporary Art
MFA University of Missouri - Columbia
BFA Columbia College
BA Washington University in St. Louis
(660) 831-4207
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Sharon Weiser, 2010
Chief Academic Officer
Associate Professor
(660) 831-4046

Earl F. Wellborn, Jr., 1990
Dean, Division of Education
Professor, Division of Education
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
B.S.E. & M.A. Northeast Missouri State University
A.A. Moberly Junior College
(660) 831-4103
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Allan Wilson, 2001
Associate Professor, Biology
Ph.D. from Emory University, Atlanta, GA
M.S. from University of Kentucky
B.S. from University of Texas at El Paso
(660) 831-4156
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Christina Wilson, 2010
Instructor, Business
MBA, Columbia College
BS, Missouri Valley College
AA, Moberly Area Community College
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Charity-Mika Woodard, 2008
Assistant Professor, Art
Visual Arts Coordinator & Promotion
Co-Director of the Morris Gallery of Contemporary Art
MFA New York Academy of Art
BFA Pittsburg State University
(660) 831-4175
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William H. Wright, 2005
Chair, Division of Social Science
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
M.S. Administrative Science - Fairleigh Dickinson
College Hackensack - Teaneck, NJ
Bachelor of Science Law and Justice - Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
(660) 831-4199
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Douglas Wright
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
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Terry Wright
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Education
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Adam Ybarra, 2010
Head Athletic Trainer
Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia
B.S., Kansas State University
(660) 831-4195
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