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Adam Moxness
Instructor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Aeriana Culpitt
Director of Clinical Education, Speech Language Pathology
College of Nursing and Health
Alexander Ashland
Assistant Professor, English
School of Humanities
Amanda Meyer
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Health
DNP, Viterbo University,MSN, Winona State University,BSN, South Dakota University
Benjamin Gonzales
Assistant Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Brittany Bara
Assistant Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
MFA, University of Pittsburgh,BFA, Emerson College
Brittany Massengale
Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Programs
School of Social Sciences
Luke Bussiere
Assistant Professor, Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, Iowa State University,BS, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Cameron Houin
Director, Counselor Education Programs
Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Programs
Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Programs
School of Social Sciences
PhD, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville,ME, University of Mississippi,BA, Hendrix College
Cameron Kiersch
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
DNP, University of Minnesota,BSN, University of Iowa
Carol Page
Director, Iowa Programs
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
School of Education
MS, Drake University,BS, Iowa State University
Carol Smith
Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Programs
School of Social Sciences
PhD, University of Iowa,MSE, Western Illinois University,BS, North Dakota State University
Chad Kolbe
Associate Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
MFA, Purdue University West Lafayette,BA, University of Northern Iowa
Daisy Figueroa
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
School of Education
Daniel Johnson-Wilmot
Professor Emeritus, Music
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
M.M., University of Wisconsin-Madison,B.A., Saint John’s University
Andrew Hamilton
Interim Associate Dean
Professor, Ethics, Culture, and Society
Professor, Ethics, Culture, and Society
School of Humanities
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison,MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison,BA, Grinnell College
Ann Schoenecker
Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
DMA, University of Minnesota,MM, University of Missouri-Columbia,BA, Luther College
Christopher Mayne
Associate Professor, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience
Pre-health Advising Coordinator
Pre-health Advising Coordinator
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison,BS, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
David Saunders-Scott
Associate Professor, Psychology
School of Social Sciences
PhD, Eastern Michigan University,MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato,BA, Macalester College
Emily Dykman
Professor, Religious Studies and Theology
School of Humanities
DMin, Luther Seminary,MAE, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota,BM, Viterbo College
Jason Howard
Professor, Ethics, Culture, and Society
School of Humanities
PhD, The Catholic University of Leuven,MAE, Brock University,BA, Wilfrid Laurier University
Jesus Jambrina
Associate Professor, Spanish, Ethics, Culture, and Society
School of Humanities
PhD, University of Iowa,MAE, University of Iowa,BA, University of Havana
John Robinson
Associate Professor, Accounting and Finance
Dahl School of Business
PhD, Arizona State University,BS, Brigham Young University
Kyle Backstrand
Professor, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, University of Utah,BS, North Dakota State University
Maria Morgan-Bathke
Director, Dietetic Internship Program
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics
MBA, Viterbo University,PhD, University of Arizona,BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Matthew Bersagel Braley
Director, Honors Program
Professor, Ethics, Culture, and Society
Professor, Ethics, Culture, and Society
School of Humanities
PhD, Emory University,MART, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities,BA, Luther College
Melinda Langeberg
Associate Professor
School of Education
EdD, Hamline University,MSE, University of Wisconsin-Platteville,BSE, Winona State University
Michael Wodzak
Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics and Analytics
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia,MAE, University of Missouri-Columbia,BE, University of London
Michael Alfieri
Dean
Professor, Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience
Professor, Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience
College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences
PhD, University of Louisville,BS, State University of New York at Binghamton
Michael Parker
Associate Professor, Psychology
School of Social Sciences
PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst,MS, University of Massachusetts Amherst,BS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Richard Kyte
Director
Endowed Professor, Servant Leadership
Endowed Professor, Servant Leadership
D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership
Charles Lawrence
Associate Professor, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, Kent State University,BS, Mount Union College
Rochelle Brooks
Professor, Management and Marketing
Dahl School of Business
PhD, Capella University,MEPD, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Scott Gabriel
Professor, Engineering, Mathematics, and Chemistry
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, Cornell University,BS, University of Pittsburgh
Sheldon Lee
Professor, Applied Mathematics and Analytics
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, Colorado State University,MS, Northern Arizona University,BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Ted Wilson
Professor, Department Chair, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, Iowa State University,MS, Iowa State University,BA, University of Northern Iowa
Timothy Schorr
Assistant Vice President
Professor
Professor
Institutional Effectiveness
DMA, University of Cincinnati,MM, University of Cincinnati,BM, Eastern Illinois University
Victoria Holtz
Associate Professor, English, Spanish
School of Humanities
PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia,MAE, University of Missouri-Columbia,AB, University of Missouri-Columbia
Emily Craver
Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Emily Vanderfleet
Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering
Chair, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Chair, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,BA, Carthage College
Erin Miess
Assistant Professor, Social Work
School of Social Sciences
Jacqueline Herbers
Associate Professor, English and World Languages
School of Humanities
PhD, Cardinal Stritch University,MEPD, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,BA, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
James Lewis
Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
College of Nursing and Health
James Stabp
Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Jamie Weber
Program Director, Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics
Clinical Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics
MS, Winona State University,BS, Viterbo University
Janet Holter
Associate Professor, Criminal and Community Justice, Social Work
Program Director, Social Work
Program Director, Social Work
School of Social Sciences
DSW, University of St. Thomas,MSSW, University of Wisconsin-Madison,BS, Winona State University,BS, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Janette Hanson
Instructor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Jennifer Brown
Instructor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
BTA, Viterbo University
Jennie Anderson-Meger
Professor, Criminal and Community Justice, Social Work
School of Social Sciences
DSW, Capella University,MSSW, University of Wisconsin-Madison,BSW, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Jenny Hedrick-Erickson
Assistant Dean
Director, Assessment and Program Evaluation
Associate Professor, Nursing
Director, Assessment and Program Evaluation
Associate Professor, Nursing
College of Nursing and Health
MSN, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,BSN, Viterbo University
Jennifer Schmaltz
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
MSN, University of Wisconsin-Madison,BSN, Viterbo University
Jessica Stoeffler
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Jessica Welsh
Director, MBA/MASL Programs
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dahl School of Business
Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, 2023 ,Master of Science in Communication Studies, 2017
Jessie Latten
Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Programs
School of Social Sciences
PhD, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa,MAC, University of Alabama at Birmingham,BA, University of Massachusetts Amherst
John Neumann
Assistant Professor
Dahl School of Business
MBA, Viterbo University,BBA, Viterbo University
Judy Stafslien
Instructor, Music
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
BM, Viterbo College
Julie Meyers
Associate Professor
School of Nursing
MSN, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,BSN, Viterbo College
Jun Woo Choi
Assistant Professor, Sport Management and Leadership
Dahl School of Business
Karla Hughes
Associate Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
MM, Wichita State University,BA, Colorado State University
Katie Pettibone
Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Kelsey McLimans
Graduate Program Director, Accelerated Coordinated Masters of Dietetics
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics
PhD, Iowa State University,MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout,BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kerri Busteed
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
PhD, Capella University,MSN, University of Phoenix,BSN, Carroll University
Kim Olson-Kopp
Director
Library
MLS, Indiana University Bloomington,MFA, Purdue University West Lafayette,BA, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Kira Peters
Administrative Assistant
College of Engineering, Letters, and Sciences
MAE, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota,BFA, Viterbo University
Kristy Holinka
Chair, Graduate Programs
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
School of Education
Minda Lemke
Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology
School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
MS, Clemson University,MEPD, University of Wisconsin La Crosse,BS, University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Lin Rauch
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
MSN, Benedictine University,BSN, University of Missouri-Columbia,BSE, University of Idaho
Lindsey Byom
Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
College of Nursing and Health
LuAnn Fowler
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
School of Nursing
DNP, Viterbo University,MSN, Viterbo University,BSN, Viterbo University
Lucille Downing
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
PhD, Liberty University in progress,MSN, Western Governor's University,BSN, Viterbo University
Mary Ellen Haupert
Professor, Music
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
PhD, Washington University in St. Louis,MM, Washington University in St. Louis,BA, College of Saint Scholastica
Mary Burke
Associate Professor
School of Nursing
MSN, University of Wisconsin-Madison,BSN, Viterbo College
Matthew Johnson
Assistant Professor
School of Education
EdD, University of South Dakota,MAE, Augustana College,BA, Augustana College
Megan Smith
Dean, College of Nursing and Health
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
School of Nursing
PhD, University of Nevada Las Vegas,MSN, University of New Mexico,BSN, University of New Mexico,AAS, Western Technical College,BS, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Megan Leach
Assistant Professor, Accounting
Dahl School of Business
Michele Merten
Program Director, Graduate Nursing
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
School of Nursing
DNP, Viterbo University,MSN, Viterbo University,BSN, Viterbo University,AS, Rochester Community and Technical College
Michelle Pinzl
Assistant Professor, English and World Languages
Coordinator, Community Interpreting Certificate
Coordinator, Community Interpreting Certificate
School of Humanities
MAE, Universite de Limoges,BA, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Scott Mihalovic
Assistant Professor
William Medland Endowed Chair of Educational Leadership
William Medland Endowed Chair of Educational Leadership
School of Education
M.A., Winona State University,B.A., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Gary Moss
Instructor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Nicole Van Ert
Director
Instructor, Dahl School of Business
Instructor, Dahl School of Business
Center for Professional Learning
MBA, Viterbo University,BS, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,AARS, University of Wisconsin Marathon County
Patricia Becker
Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
College of Nursing and Health
Patti Johnstone
Founding Director, Speech Language Pathology Program
College of Nursing and Health
Rachael Duster
Assistant Professor, Nursing
College of Nursing and Health
Rick Walters
Executive Artistic Director
Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
MFA, University of Minnesota,BS, University of Evansville
Silvana Richardson
Professor
Sr. Grace Clare Beznouz Professor
Sr. Grace Clare Beznouz Professor
School of Nursing
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale,MHSN, Governors’ State University,BSN, Loyola University
Robin Haugh
Associate Professor
School of Nursing
DNP-Ethical Leadership, Viterbo University,MSN, Viterbo University,BSN, Viterbo University,AAS, Western Technical College
Rowan Hart
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
MSN, Marquette University,BS, Carroll University
Sarah Tellier
Instructor, Coach Accompanist, Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Sean Martin
Assistant Professor, Religious Studies
School of Humanities
Shane Rhoades
Chair/Associate Professor, Theatre and Musical Theatre
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
MBA, Viterbo University,BS, Viterbo University,UC, American Musical Dramatic Academy
Shannon McManimon
Associate Professor, Ethical Leadership
College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics
Sherri Lisota
Professor, Art
School of Humanities
MFA, Vermont College of Norwich University,BA, University of South Carolina
Sherry Harris
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
School of Nursing
DNP, Indiana State University,MS, Indiana State University,BS, Winona State University
Sheryl Jacobson
Associate Professor
School of Nursing
MS, University of Ak Anchorage,BA, Luther College
Tamera Hill
Assistant Professor, Psychology
School of Social Sciences
Taylor Hanson
Assistant Professor, Economics and Management
Dahl School of Business
MBA, Viterbo University,BS, Viterbo University
Theodora Nestorova
Assistant Professor of Voice, Phonetics, and Dysphagia
College of Nursing and Health
Thomas Thibodeau
Associate Professor, Servant Leadership
Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership
Distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership
Dahl School of Business
MAE, Saint Mary's College,BA, Saint John's University
Tiffany Lein
Assistant Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics
MPH, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Vickie Heiser
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
MSN, Viterbo University,BSN, Viterbo University
Vincent James
Assistant Professor, English and World Languages
Advisor, Touchstone
Advisor, Touchstone
School of Humanities
PhD, University of Denver,MA, University of Denver,BA, NMSU
Tonya Wagner
Vice President
Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness
EdD, University of Wisconsin - Stout,MA, McCormick Theology Seminary,BA, University of Washington
Eric Weinberg
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.A. Texas Tech University,Ph.D University of Kentucky,M.A. Kent State,B.A. University of Wisconsin La Crosse,