Nov 21, 2024  
Graduate Bulletin 2024-2025 
    
Graduate Bulletin 2024-2025

Administration Faculty & Staff



Board of Regents

Chancellor, Most Rev. Thomas R. Zinkula
Dubuque, IA

President, James E. Collins (‘84)
Loras College
Dubuque, IA

Board Chair, Richard Scalise (‘76)
Hearthside Food Solutions
Naperville, IL

Vice Chairperson, Mary Meehan
Maplewood, NJ

Vice Chairperson, Tim Suther (‘82)
Change Healthcare
Winnetka, IL

Secretary, Dr. Steven Sloan (‘78)
Vision Health Center, PC
Dubuque, IA

Luis Acosta Hererra (‘13)
Unite Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

Rich Clayton (‘87)
Oracle Corporation
Bend, OR

Mark Cloghessy (‘80)
Western Springs, IL

Rev. Msgr. John Enzler (‘69)
Bethesda, MD

William C. Glynn (‘68)
Boise, ID

Siobhan O’Connor Hartsell (‘84)
Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Cancer
Hinsdale, IL

Theresa Hoffman (‘81)
Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman & Johnson P.C.
Waterloo, IA

Natalie Hoffmann (‘84)
East Dubuque, IL

Dr. David Meyers (‘72)
Leawood, KS

Mark Molo (‘85)
Molo Companies
Dubuque, IA

Eugene (Gene) Murphy (‘84)
Murphy Law Group
Evanston, IL

Michael D. Rice, II
Evegreen, CO

Joseph Schiesl (‘76)
Triple Tree LLC
Prior Lake, MN

Stephen “Steve” Schlegel (‘85)
Zionsville, IN

Wendy Schrunk (‘07)
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL

Sarah A Squiers (‘89)
Univision Communications
Greenbrae, CA

Thomas Tauke (‘72)
Fort Hill, SC

Milan Vuckovic (‘09)
Salesforce, Inc.
Washington, DC


Regents Emeriti

Rev. Msgr. James Barta, Ph.D. (‘52) +
James W. Bear (‘67)
Paul Breitbach (‘60)
Thomas J. Cashman (‘60)
Troy L. Cicero (‘84)
J. Michael Colloton (‘63) +
John W. Colloton (‘53)
Jack B. Crahan +
James M. Davis (‘67)
Donald P. Dupont (‘51)
The Rev. Msgr. Francis P. Friedl, Ph.D. (‘39) +
Paul Frommelt (‘56) +
John C. Gavin (‘65)
The Rev. Patrick G. Geary (‘51) +
Bernard T. Gillis, Ph.D. (‘52)
Thomas P. Giovingo (‘78)
Ramon J. Green (‘51)
Greg G. Gumbel (‘67)
The Most Rev. Jerome Hanus, O.S.B
Mary E. Hendry
Theresa E. Hoffman (‘81)
Dennis J. Houlihan (‘72)
Sister Helen Huewe, O.S.F.
Kathy (Stuermer) Jirak (‘81)
Joan Healy Joyce
Richard J. Kenney (‘63)
John R. Kromer (‘67)
The Most Rev. Daniel W. Kucera, O.S.B. +
Jeffrey R. Ladd (‘63)
Allan J. Ludwig (‘60)
Carol Ludwig
William T. Lynch (‘64)
Kevin Malone (‘69)
Thomas E. McCarty (‘63)
Mark McCarville (‘68)
John J. Mulherin (‘73)
James P. Murphy (‘67)
Sister Colman O’Connell, O.S.B. +
Luanus Ott
Dr. Fred Pilcher (‘69)
Michael D. Rice (‘64)
Albert Ruffalo (‘69)
John V. Saeman (‘58)
The Rev. John Schlegel (‘66) +
John K. Schmidt
Nicholas J. Schrup, III (‘77)
Michael J. Starshak (‘63)
Andrew P. Studdert
Richard T. Sulentic (‘52)
Thomas J. Tauke (‘72)
Jim Theisen (‘56)
Thomas J. Tropp (‘69)
James J. Virtel (‘66)
David J. Vogel (‘65)
David J. Walsh (‘71)
David J. Wertzberger (‘65)
Sister Margaret Wick, O.S.F.
Barbara Sullivan Woodward, Ph.D. (‘72)

+ deceased


Loras College Administration

Chancellor

ZINKULA, Most Rev. Thomas R., 2023

B.A., Cornell College, 1979
J.D., University of Iowa School of Law, 1983
M.Th., Catholic University of America, 1990

President

COLLINS, James E., 2004

B.A., Loras College, 1984
M.A. University of Iowa, 2004

Provost and Academic Dean

HEALD, Donna N., 2017

B.S., University of Scranton, 1985
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1988
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1991

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

BOOTS, Joshua, 2023

B.A., Loras College, 2004
M.B.A., Loras College, 2019

Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications

MULLIKEN, Demeri, 2021

B.A., Iowa State University
M.A., University of the Arts

Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students

SUNLEAF, Arthur W, 2000

B.A., Wartburg College, 1989
M.A., Michigan State University, 1994
Ed.D., Edgewood College, 2013

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

TUNGSETH, Margaret, 2022

B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
M.B.A., North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND


Academic Affairs

Professor of Instructional Design and Technology Director, Center for Learning & Teaching

ADAMS, Robert M., 2000

B.Mus., Central Michigan University, 1974
M.Mus., University of North Texas, 1981
M.A., Clarke College, 1984

Associate Provost

GLOVER, Sara A., 2006

A.A., American River College, 1996
B.S., California State University-Sacramento, 2000
M.S., California State University-Sacramento, 2003
Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2006

Dean for the Francis J. Noonan School of Business, Engineering & Innovation

HITCHCOCK, William J., 1989

B.B.A., University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 1984
M.B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1988

Associate Dean for the School of Humanities & Education

McCARTHY-GILMORE, Kate A., 2009

B.A., Western Michigan University, 2001
M.A., Western Michigan University, 2003
Ph.D., Washington University-St Louis, 2009

Associate Dean for the School of Science & Health

PARKS, Kathrin A., 2007

B.A., Loras College, 1998
M.S., Texas A&M University, 2003
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2007

Director of Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical Program and Director of Pre-Health Advising

SCHULTZ, Ulrike, 2013

M.D., University of Tubingen, Germany, 1995
M.P.H., University of Iowa, 2008

Registrar

STRAN, Scott M., 2016

B.A., Loras College, 1999

Associate Registrar

OLSON, Travis M., 2021

B.A., Loras College, 2012
M.Ed., Iowa State University, 2015

Assistant Registrar

FITZPATRICK, Colleen, 2023

B.A., Clarke College, 1985


Graduate Admissions

Director of Admission for Graduate and Professional Education Programs

HENDERSON, Megan N. 2017

B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2007
M.S. Ed., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2010


Miller Academic Resource Center

Instruction, Outreach, and Assessment Librarian

ANDERSON, Mary E., 2021

B.S., Pacific Lutheran University, 1993
M.A., Luther Seminary, 1997
Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2004
M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2011

Public Services Librarian

HOHMANN, Garrett, 2022

B.A., University of Iowa, 2012
M.L.I.S., University of Denver, 2021

Special Collections and Technical Services Librarian Instructor, Interim Director of the Center for Dubuque History

PETTITT, Heidi R., 2008

A.A.S., State University of New York at Cobleskill, 2000
B.S., Morrisville State University, 2004
M.L.I.S., Syracuse University, 2008

Director of the Library, Associate Professor E-Resources and Research Services Librarian

SMITH, Kristen (Kris) L., 1984

B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University, 1983
M.S., University of Illinois, 1984


Center for Experiential Learning

Academic Internship Coordinator

WEBER, Jennifer L., 2016

B.S., University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 1997
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 2002

Career Services Coordinator

ROBERTS, Jeffrey D., 2010

B.S., Ursinus College, 1977
M.Ed., University of Missouri - Columbia, 1980

Study Abroad Program Coordinator

BEHRENS, Abigail (Abbie) L., 2011

B.A., University of Wisconsin - Platteville, 2008
M.Ed., Marquette University, 2011


The Learning Commons

Academic Counselor

BALES, Stacey M., 2020

B.S., Northern Arizona University, 2002
M.S., Minnesota State University, 2005

Associate Professor of English Director of Writing Center

CLARK, Naomi K., 2014

B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 2005
M.A., University of Missouri, 2010
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2014

Director, Lynch Disability and Cultural Resource Center

SCHULTZ-MCCLAIN, Sabrina, 2024

B.S., Northern Illinois University, 2005
M.A., National Louis University, 2012

Academic Counselor

WEBER, Kathleen (Kathy) A., 2016

B.A., St. Norbert College, 1987
M.A., Ball State University, 1990


Professors Emeriti

Allen, Paul +
2006
Miller, Frank +
1994
Auge, Andrew
2022
Morton, Rodger (Fred)
2010
Bamrick, John F. +
1992
Mosiman, Steven E. +
2010
Barta, Rev. Msgr. James +
1995
Neebel, Danial J.
2023
Bauerly, Donna
2007
Noonan, Gerard B. +
1995
Beck, Rev. Robert R.
2010
O’Connor, Dennis A.
2016
Carroll, Roy W.
2015
Oostendorp, David J.
2024
Dansart, Bernard R. +
2000
Pauly, Deborah M.
2012
Davis, Thomas A. 2023 Pauly, William + 2022
Decker, Leonard R.
2020
Pommerich, Robert G. +
1999
Dunn, Robert J.
2015
Reuland, Robert J.
2000
Eagleson, Gerald W.
2008
Rudin, Barry
2000
Flanagan, Patrick
2007
Salyer, David M.
2024
Friedl, Rev. Msgr. Francis P. +
1989
Schaefer, Joseph A.
2000
Goodman, Thomas +
1995
Schleicher, Debra
2022
Graham, Gerald H.
2021
Schnee, Fred B.
2021
Idziak, Janine
2017
Schramm, Alphonse A. +
1981
Jewell-Vitale, Thomas A.
2013
Skurnowicz, Joan S.
2000
Johnson, Mary M.
2019
Smith, Cynthia
2018
Kapler, Joseph E. +
1989
Speckhard, David
2018
Koch, Kevin J. 2024 Sturm, Karen 2018
Kopp, Jay +
2002
Sula, Laddie J.
2012
Kraus, Kenneth W. +
2000
Tucker, Robert
2007
Lang, Rev. Charles +
2003
Upstrom, John P.
2014
Litka, Brenda G. Tuomi +
2015
Waldmeir, John
2022
Lorenz, Amy
2022
Willis, Daniel G.
2016
Mack, Teresa J.
2002
Wittine, Alfred J.
2003
Marzofka, Patrick W.
2021
Zettel, Larry
2006
Marxen, Donald J.
2007
Zhu, Lee
2022
Maslowsky, Edward
2017
   
+ deceased

Faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

BARTGIS, Lindsey, 2020-
Assistant Professor of Psychology

B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2008 
M.A., Roosevelt University, 2011
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2019

BIECHLER, Elaina S., 2014-
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Director, Coaching Leadership Program

B.A., Coe College, 2008 
M.A., Springfield College, 2010
Ph.D., Springfield College, 2013

BODDICKER, Laura A., 2023 - 
Assistant Professor of Counseling

B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2014
M.A., University of Iowa, 2016
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2022

CASSELLA, Sarah N., 2017-
Associate Professor of Neuroscience

B.A., Oberlin College, 2009
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 2015

COOPER, Kate M., 2008-
Professor of Biology
Director, Biomedical Sciences Program

B.A., Luther College, 2002 
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2008

DESHAW, Kathryn J., 2019-
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

B.S., University of North Dakota, 2013
M.S., University of North Dakota, 2015
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2019

ELLER, Eric P., 2014-
Associate Professor of Finance

B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1989
M.A., University of Missouri, 1991
M.A., University of Virginia, 1993
Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1998

FELD, Sharon D., 2021-
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

B.A., Buena Vista University, 2014
M.S., Illinois State University, 2016
Ed.D., Ball State University

FIGGINS, Molly M., 2015-
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
Director, Master of Athletic Training Program

B.S., Clarke College, 2004
M.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2006
Ph.D., Concordia University, Chicago, IL, 2021

GRINDE, Lisa R., 2001-
Associate Professor of Psychology

B.A., Northern Michigan University, 1994
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1997
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1999

KELLER, Robert S., 1999-
Professor of Mathematics 
Director, Applied Analytics Program

B.A., St. Olaf College, 1993
Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 1999

KIRBY, Jessica L., 2024-
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

B.S., Indiana State University, 2012
M.S.E., Old Dominion University, 2014
Ed.D., Ball State University, 2019

LAMMER-HEINDEL, Christoffer S., 2012-
Associate Professor of Philosophy

B.A., University of Dubuque, 2005
M.A., University of Iowa, 2009
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2012

LAURITSEN, Kirstin J., 2019-
Assistant Professor of Psychology Practicum and Internship Coordinator

B.A., Luther College, 2005
M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2011
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2017

LIPINSKI, Tracy J., 2023 - 
Assistant Professor of Counseling

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 2000
M.S., Concordia University, 2008
Ed.D., Viterbo University, 2024

MARX SCHEUERELL, Anne C., 2011-
Professor of Sport Management

B.S., University of Arkansas, 1997
M.S., Arizona State University, 2003
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 2006

MASKAY, Biniv K., 2012-
Associate Professor of Economics

B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University, 2007
M.S., University of Kentucky, 2009
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2012

MOSER, Adam T., 2012-
Associate Professor of Chemistry

B.A., Wabash College, 2003
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2009

OMARZU, Julia S., 2002-
Professor of Psychology
Director, Applied Psychology Program

B.S., San Diego State University, 1983
M.A., California State University - Fresno, 1995
Ph.D., The University of Iowa, 1999

SCHILDER, Steffanie J., 2015-
Associate Professor of Counseling
Director, Counseling Program

B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2004
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2006
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2011

SCHULTZ, Ulrike, 2013-
Director of Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Director of Pre-Health Advisin

M.D., University of Tubingen, Germany, 1995
M.P.H., University of Iowa, 2008

SHEALER, David A., 1998-
Professor of Biology

B.A., Colgate University, 1988
M.S., Rutgers University, 1992
Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1995

SINHA, Aditi, 2001-
Associate Professor of Biology

B.S., Osmania University - India, 1988
M.S., Pondicherry University - India, 1990
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 2000

THRAEN-BOROWSKI, Keith M., 2016-
Associate Professor of Kinesiology

B.S., Illinois State University, 2001
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2011
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2015

TUESCHER, Kimberly D., 2016-
Professor of School Counseling 
Director, School Counseling Program

B.S., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, 1980
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, 1983
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1997