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    May 01, 2024  
Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Administration and Faculty



Administrative Council 2024-2025

Keith Ross, *B.A., M.A., Ed.D
    President

Andy Chambers, *B.S., M. Div., Ph.D.
    Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 

Bryce Chapman, *B.A., M.A. 
    Senior Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications 

Jon Hessel, B.S., M. Div.
    Vice President for Student Development; Dean of Students; Title IX Coordinator 

Oran Woodworth, *B.S., B.A., M.S. 
    Vice President for Business Affairs 

Melanie Bishop, *B.S., M.A., Ed.D. 
    Vice President for Graduate Affairs; Professor of Education 

Ashlee Johnson, *B.A., M.A. 
    Vice President for University Advancement 

Lydia Thebeau, *B.A., Ph.D.
    Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology 

Thea Abraham, B.A., M.S.E., M.A. 
    Director of Records; Instructor of English 

Terri Adams, B.A.
    Director of Calendaring and Special Events

Heather Brase, B.M. 
    Director of Campus Management Systems/Data Management and Institutional Reporting Specialist 

Amy Goodberlet, B.A., M.A. 
    Associate Dean of Students; Deputy Title IX Coordinator 

Zach Greenlee, B.S., M.S. 
    Director of Financial Services 

Kim Grey, B.A., M.S.E.
    Associate Dean of Students 

Lauren Krebs, B.S., M.S.
    Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Joel Lindsey, B.A., M.Div.
    
Director of University Communications

Scott Patterson
    Director of Public Safety

Aaron LumpkinB.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
    Associate Vice President for Spiritual Formation

Janet Mayfield, *B.S., M.B.A.
    Assistant to the President/ Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees 

Brittany Sansagraw, B.S., M.S.W. 
    Director of Graduate Admissions 

Pam Savage, B.S., C.P.A
    Controller

Jeff Fore, B.S., M.A.
    Director of Athletics

Natalie Taylor, B.S., M.P.A.
    Director of Online & Graduate Enrollment Services

* Denotes a Member of the President’s Cabinet

Administration and Faculty 2024-2025

President’s Office

Dr. Keith Ross, President

President’s Office

Janet Mayfield, Assistant to the President/Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Terri Adams, Director of Calendaring and Special Events

Laraeli Barron, Assistant Director of Special Events

Joshua Hunt, Media and Production Coordinator

University Advancement

Ashlee Johnson, Vice President for University Advancement

Sarah Gibbs, Director of Career Development

Grace Hahn, Advancement Services Coordinator

Abby Kassebaum, Director of Alumni Engagement

Julie Sullivan, Development Officer

Academic Affairs 

Dr. Andy Chambers, Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost Office

Robyn Wand, Administrative Assistant to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Heidi Moore, Provost Office Document Coordinator

Graduate Affairs

Melanie Bishop, Vice President for Graduate Affairs & Professional Studies; Professor of Education

Grace Green, Coordinator of Graduate Advising; Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist

Whitney Nolan, Coordinator of Graduate Operations; Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist

Barb Reese, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist

Charlene Slates, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist

Margaret Miller, Coordinator of Doctoral Student Services

Maureen Pederson​, IRB Coordinator and Doctoral Office Assistant

Academic Affairs and Accreditation

Lydia Thebeau, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology  

Heather Brase, Director of Campus Management Systems/Data Management and Institutional Reporting Specialist

Rachelle Brande​l, Director of Library Services

Jason Mallow, Library Associate / Interlibrary Loan

Victoria Zilke, User and Engagement Services Support Staff

Extended Learning

Melanie Bishop, Vice President for Graduate Affairs & Professional Studies; Professor of Education

Jim Chellew, Arnold Regional Learning Center Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Education

Grace Green, Office Manager and Academic Advisor for the Arnold Regional Learning Center

Janet Hirsch, Office Assistant for the Arnold Regional Learning Center

Ricki Roth, Office Manager and Academic Advisor for Jefferson College/Hillsboro Regional Learning Center

Sherry Kull, Director of Online Education

Erik Gustafson,  Assistant Director of Online Education/Canvas LMS Administrator

Records

Thea Abraham, Director of Records; Instructor of English

Kathie Pitts, Associate Director of Records

Kasia Allen, Transfer and Articulation Coordinator

Kathy Hammers, Transcript and Articulation Coordinator

Kameron Moore, Records Assistant

Ashley Hill, Degree Audit and Publication Coordinator

J. Dylan White, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Records

Autumn Heaton, Records Assistant

MBU Early College Partnerships

Kim Cochran, Director of Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Mary Saale, Assistant Director of MBU Early College Partnerships; Adjunct Instructor of Education

Colleen Inman, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships Student Services

College of Arts & Humanities

Dr. Lydia Thebeau, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology 

School of Communications

Dr. C. Allin Means, Associate Dean of the School of Communications; Professor of Journalism and Communications

Dr. Patreece Broadus, Assistant Professor of Communications

School of Humanities & Theology

Dr. John Han, Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Theology, Professor of English and Creative Writing; Editor: Intégrité: A Faith and Learning Journal; Editor: Cantos: A Literary and Arts Journal; Editor: Fireflies’ Light: A Magazine of Short Poems; Editor: The Right Words: A Magazine of Nonfiction; Editor: Proceedings of the Annual MBU Faith and Research Conference

Dr. Matthew Easter, Director of Christian Studies; Associate Professor of Bible Studies

Julie Steinbeck, Director of First-Year Composition; Instructor of English

School of Performing Arts

Dr. Jordan Cox, Associate Dean of the School of Performing Arts; Director of Choral Activities and Music Education; Associate Professor of Music

Sarah Dickey, School of Performing Arts Administrative Assistant

Dr. Jason Mallory, Director of Vocal Studies and Opera Theatre; Assistant Professor of Music

Shane Williams, Director of Bands; Associate Professor of Music

Kasey Cox, Director of Theatre and Dance; Director of Drama Outreach; Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance

Mark Roach, Director of Spirit Wing

Harrison Saldaña, Associate Director of Spirit Wing

Andrea Robb, Director of The Agency; Adjunct Instructor of Theatre

Dr. Melissa Bishop, Assistant Professor of Music

Dr. John Francis, Director of MBU Ringers; Adjunct Instructor of Music

College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Dr. Karen Kannenberg, Dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Professor of Accounting and Business Administration

School of Accounting, Business Administration, & Technology

Steve Gustafson, Assistant Professor of Accounting

School of Management & Marketing

Stephanie Kontrim-Baumann, Associate Dean of the School of Management and Marketing; Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Administration

Janet Comfort, Online Instructor of Sport Management and Business Administration

Guy Danhoff, Assistant Professor of Sport Management

Brett Tindall, Instructor of Sport Management & Entrepreneurship

College of Education

Dr. Tammy Cox, Dean of the College of Education; Associate Professor of Education  

Whitney Repple, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Education

Kathleen C. Wendt, Director of Teacher Certification Advising

Angela McGowan, Teacher Certification and Compliance Liaison 

Vonda Davis, Budget Coordinator for the College of Education

Megan Ralls, Undergraduate Advisor for the College of Education

School of Counseling

Dr. Andrea Cox, Associate Dean of the School of Counseling, Director of Field Experience, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Dr. Janice Speck, Director of School Counseling Educator Program; Associate Professor Counselor Education

Dr. Kaj Kayij- Wint, Associate Professor of Counseling, CACREP Liaison

Eryka McMillan, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Remediation and Retention Coordinator for the School of Counseling

Dr. Janna Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Counseling

Michelle Einig, Coordinator for the School of Counseling

School of Educational Leadership

Dr. Jane Brown, Associate Dean of the School of Educational Leadership; Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Amy Harrison, Director of the Higher Education Leadership Program; Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership

Dr. Linda Miller, Educational Leadership Program Recruiter; Adjunct Professor of Education

School of Teacher Education

Kendra Ray, Associate Dean of the School of Teacher Education; Assistant Professor of Education

Phil Ragusky, Director of Field Experiences; Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Kristy Roberts, Adjunct Faculty Liaison, Assistant Professor of Education

Dr. Cassandra Huckstep-Spangler, Coordinator of Remediation and Retention; Assistant Professor of Education

College of Science & Health

Dr. Amber Heimberger, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Founding Dean of the School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing

School of Health & Movement Sciences

Dr. Caleb Hamilton, Associate Dean of the School of Health and Movement Sciences; Public & Community Health and Pre-professional Studies Program Director; Associate Professor of Health and Movement Sciences

Dr. Megan Cottet, Human Movement and Performance Program Director, Assistant Professor of Health and Sport Sciences

Mark Kimzey, Exercise Science Program Director, Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Sciences

School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Dr. Mary Vedamuthu, Associate Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Graduate Program Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry

Alan Blize, Lab Coordinator for Chemistry and Physics, and Program Coordinator for Chemistry and Physics; Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Kim Cochran, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Dawn Huber, General Education Coordinator for NSM and Program Coordinator for Biomedical Sciences; Assistant Professor of Biology

Dr. Lydia Thebeau, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology 

Dr. Jason Vermette, Program Coordinator for Mathematics; Associate Professor of Mathematics

Penny Edward, Lab Manager and Administrative Assistant; Lab Instructor

Dr. Mingchu Gao, Professor of Mathematics

Dr. David Lee, Associate Professor of Biology

Dr. Joshua Eggold, Assistant Professor of Biology

School of Nursing

Dr. Amber Heimberger, Dean of the College of Science and Health, Founding Dean of the School of Nursing; Professor of Nursing

Stephanie Fujarski, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Science and Health/School of Nursing

Regina Stolzer, Clinical Compliance Officer

Dr. Robin Murray, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing

Dr. Tara Hommelson, Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing

Bryanna Scherer, Simulation Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Nursing

Whitney Barbre, Coordinator of the FNP Program; Assistant Professor of Nursing

Dr. Ashley Bell, Associate Professor of Nursing

Nathaniel Fischer​, Lab Coordinator

Sonja Green, Assistant Professor of Nursing

Alicia Nichols, Assistant Professor of Nursing

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Janet Puls, Associate Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Psychology and Human Services

James Kellogg, Director of Criminal Justice; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Dr. David Bailey, Professor of Psychology

Dr. Holly Brand, Professor of Psychology

Dr. Keith Beutler, Professor of History

Dr. Joe Heath, Special Lecturer in Criminal Justice

School of Social Work

Dr. Nikki Johnson, Associate Dean of the School of Social Work; Associate Professor of Social Work   

Dr. Tamlyn Ashford, Director of Field Education; Assistant Professor of Social Work

Dr. Marcie Cutsinger, Associate Professor of Social Work

Kanisha Moye, Instructor of Social Work

Dr. Kristen Nugent, Associate Professor of Social Work

Laura Ribeiro, Instructor of Social Work

Business Affairs

Oran Woodworth, Vice President for Business Affairs

Business Office:

Pam Savage, CPA; Controller

Joyce Montgomery, Director of Human Resources

Ashley Aitch, Payroll/Benefits Administrator

Mary Ann Dare, Payroll/Benefits Administrator 

Eric Schertz, Senior Accountant

April Crahen, Staff Accountant

Eliana Steele, Accounts Payable Clerk

Carmen Shultz, Accounts Payable Clerk

Financial Services:

Zachary Greenlee, Director of Student Financial Services

Laurie Wallace, Associate Director of Student Financial Services

Destiny Shocklee, Assistant Director of Counseling, Outreach, and Advocacy

Amber Howell, Financial Services Counselor

Alan Fuller, Financial Services Counselor

Natalie Bone, Financial Services Counselor for New Students

Susan Dawkins, Financial Services Administrative Assistant

Auburn Ard, Assistant Director of Student Account

Megan Jones, Senior Student Accounts Counselor

Alexis Brown, Student Accounts Coordinator

Rachel Crahen, Student Accounts Collections Clerk

Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications

Bryce Chapman, Senior Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications

Online and Graduate Enrollment Services 

Brittany Sansagraw, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Chelsea Beney, Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Operations

Maddison Botfield, Assistant Director - Corporate Partnerships

Adriane Muehleisen, Assistant Director of Online Student Success

Aaron Chiodini, Enrollment Counselor

Natalie Taylor, Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment Services

Jill Crain, Senior Enrollment Coordinator

Kylee Briggs, Enrollment Counselor

Diane Karlas, Enrollment Counselor

University Communications

Joel Lindsey, Director of University Communications

Lillie Ford, Enrollment, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Undergraduate Admissions

Bryce Chapman, Sr. Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications

Brittany Sansagraw, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Lauren Krebs, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Laura Copeland, University Receptionist

Haley Eaton, Assistant Director of Guest Experience

Tyler Warren, Freshman Counselor

Jacob Higginbotham, Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions Database Administrator

Peyton McQuade, Enrollment Processing Specialist

Ethan Barron, Freshman Counselor

Avery Clark, Freshman Counselor, Coordinator of Strategy

Jack Othic, Transfer Counselor

Libby Scanio, Freshman Admissions Counselor

Student Development

Jon Hessel, Vice President for Student Development; Dean of Students; Title IX Coordinator

Student Development Office

Krista Huse, Coordinator for the Dean of Student’s Office

Kimberly Grey, Associate Dean of Students

Taira Schertz, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement & Director of Residence Life

Ethan Metzler, Residence Director of Pillsbury Huff and Coordinator of Student Life

Rachel Rooker, Graduate Assistant Residence Director of North Hall

Marie Tudor, Director of International Experiences, Assessment and Special Projects

Bob Kilzer, Director of Study Abroad Programs 

Amy Goodberlet, Associate Dean of Students; Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Carla Jones, Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Advisor

Kathleen Russell, Assistant Director of Student Success and Student Success Advisor

Lisa Woodman, Assistant Dean of Student Success

David Bailey, Director of Counseling Services

Catherine Simpson, Assistant Director of Counseling Service

Scott Patterson, Director of Public Safety

Joseph Edwards, Deputy Director of Public Safety

Melinda Conners, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Safety

Emilee Sullivan, Administrative Assistant for Student Development

Clayce Fletcher, Assistant Director of Residence Life

Kolby Matsushima, Assistant Director Of Student Life

Sean McDowell, Student Success Advisor

Angela Rice, Student Success Advisor

Giovanna Tapigliani, Student Success Advisor

Schuyler Vowell, Campus Minister

Athletics

Jeff Fore, Director of Athletics

Kymberlee Grannemann​, Assistant to the Director of Athletics, Coordinator of Athletic Operations

Iris Dixon, Associate Director of Athletics, Compliance & Senior Women’s Administrator

Eddie Uschold, Associate Director of Athletics, Outdoor Facilities

Adam Samson, Associate Director of Athletics, Media & Communications

Kevin Paulus, Assistant Director of Media and Athletic Communications

Ellen Lavin, Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine & Head Athletic Trainer

TBD, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

Briana Lakebrink, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

Kia Pierce, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

Tyler Schneiderheinze, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

TBD, Assistant Athletic Trainer for Sports Medicine

Max Ruhl, Director of Fitness & Recreation

Baseball

Eddie Uschold, Head Baseball Coach

Kenny Graser, Associate Head Baseball Coach

Basketball

Preston Ingram, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Samuel Pearson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Taylor Jarvis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Assistant

Bowling

Don Griffin, Head Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach

Mike Solovic, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach

Cheer/Dance/Stunt

Ciara Schott, Director of Spirit and Community Engagement, Head Stunt Coach

Abby Jeschke, Head Dance Coach

TBD, Head Coed Cheer Coach

Cross Country/Track and Field

David Lee, Head Coach and Director of Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field

Jerry McQueen, Associate Head Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field

Trey Peugeot, Assistant Coach Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field

Jamie Reiter, Assistant Coach of Men’s & Women’s Track and Field

eSports

Matthew McGreevy​, Head Coach of eSports

Football

Jason Burianek, Head Football Coach

Charles Coe III, Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator

Shawn Schnabel, Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator

Jonathan Heck, Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks

TBD, Assistant Coach - Tight Ends & Special Teams

Tyler Huse, Assistant Coach - Strength and Conditioning

Golf

Justin Hoagland, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Lacrosse

Trey Whittemore, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Max Ruhl, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Soccer

Jake Alverna, Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Deno Merrick, Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Softball

Ted Leigraf, Head Women’s Softball Coach

TBD, Assistant Women’s Softball Coach

Tennis

Scott Goodyear, Head Men and Women’s Tennis Coach

Chirag Dahiya, Assistant Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach

Volleyball

Tom Young, Director of Volleyball

Claire Ochs, Associate Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball

Chris Nichols, Assistant Head Coach Women’s Volleyball/Beach Volleyball Coach

Wrestling

Caleb McElfresh, Men’s Wrestling Coach/Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach

Kirwyn Adderley, Women’s Wrestling Coach/Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach

Full-Time Faculty 2024-2025

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Part-Time Faculty 2024-2025

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