Academic Catalog
Marlene Adzema
Associate Professor, Communication
M.A., Montclair State University, 1993; B.A., Montclair State University, 1991
Donna Armelino
Associate Professor, Business
M.S., Regis University, 1993; B.S. B.A., Regis University, 1991; A.A.S., Front Range Community College, 1990
John Arnsparger
Faculty Emeritus, Accounting
M.B.Ed., University of Colorado, 1972; B.B.A., Ohio University, 1968
Dean Barchers
Professor, Math
M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1998; B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, 1990
Stephanie Berg Oram
Professor, Music
D.M.A., University of Colorado, 1990; M.M., Peabody Conservatory, 1982; M.A., University of Michigan, 1972; B.A., University of Michigan, 1970
Marjorie Berman
Faculty, History
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1980; M.A., University of Colorado, 1974; B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1972
Dayna Bernstein
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., University of St. Francis, 2009; B.A., University of Denver, 2004
Jeanne Bird
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1998 B.S., Bellevue University, 1997
Wendy Bird
Professor, Business
J.D., Wayne State University, 1993; B.A., Saginaw Valley State University, 1989
Kent Blevins
Faculty, Sonography
M.M., Southern Oregon University, 2002; B.S., Midwestern State University, 1992; A.S., Midwestern State University, 1992
Amy Braziller
Professor, English
M.A., New York University, 1993; B.A., Empire State College, 1990
Charlotte Briscoe
Faculty, Medical Imaging
B.S., University of New Mexico, 1998; A.A.S., Community College of Denver, 2005
Bob Brown
Faculty, Fire Science
B.A., Regis University, 2004
Steve Brown
Faculty, Emergency and Medical Services
A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College, 2003
Amy Buckingham
Faculty, Psychology
M.A., University of Denver, 1999; B.S., University of Vermont, 1996
Peggy Burrus
Faculty, Business Technology
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1975
Marty Calderone
Faculty, Math
M.S., Northern Arizona University, 1996; B.A., University of Alaska, 1991; B.A., University of Alaska, 1979
Eleanor Camaan
Associate Professor, Geology
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2005; B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1999; B.S., Georgetown University, 1990
Chelsea Campbell
Faculty, Water Quality Management
M.S., University of Colorado Denver, 2009; B.S., Western Kentucky University, 2006
Karen Carr
Faculty, Early Childhood Education
M.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.A.; University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Red Rocks Community College
Johanna Carter
Associate Professor, English
M.A., George Mason University, 1980; B.S., West Chester State College, 1970
Soomin Chun-Hess
Faculty, Political Science
M.A., University of California at Santa Barbara, 2005; B.A. University of California at Santa Barbara, 1998
Alexis Clements
Faculty, Multimedia Graphic Design
B.A., Art Institute of Colorado, 2005
Jeremy Cox
Faculty, Fine Woodworking
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2002; B.A., Bethel University, 1998
Gayle Crane
Faculty, Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1994; B.A., Chadron State College, 1989
Paige Cudworth
Faculty, Math
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder, 2009; B.A., Willamette University, 2007
Deborah Dell
Faculty, Art
M.A., University of Colorado, 1998; B.F.A., University of Colorado, 1991; B.A., University of Colorado, 1984
Sherry Messina Dewald
Professor, Communication Studies
Ph.D., University of Denver, 2002; M.A., University of South Dakota, 1977; B.A., University of Illinois, 1974
Christa Dobbs
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005 B.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1994
Heather Duncan
Faculty, Math
M.A.T., Northern Arizona University, 2001; B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1998
David Kerry Edwards,
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy
Ph. D., University of Denver, 1989; M. Rel., University of Toronto, 1981; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College, 1977
Brandon English
Faculty, Chemistry
Ph.D., The Colorado State University, 2011; B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 2003
Craig Faulhaber
Faculty, Math
M.S., University of Colorado Boulder, 2005; B.S., Washington University in St Louis, 2003
Tim Floyd
Faculty, Emergency & Public Services
B.S., Metropolitan State College, 1992
Brenda Forland
Faculty, Mathematics
M.A., Montana State University, 2010; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2007
Christina French
Faculty, English
M.A. Virginia Technical University, 2001; B.A., Virginia Technical University, 1998
Michael Fulks
Associate Professor, Multimedia Graphic Design/Photography/Journalism
M.A.Ed., Seton Hall University, 1975; B.A., University of Colorado Boulder, 1973
Paul Gallagher
Faculty, English
M.F.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington, 1998; B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington, 1994
Angela Galik
Faculty, English
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2009; B.A., Robert E Cook Honors College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Candace Garrod
Professor, Computer Information System/ Computer Science
M.Ed., Colorado State University, 1992; B.Ed., Colorado State University, 1986
George Gaudiello
Faculty, Electrical
A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College, 2005; Licensed Master Electrician
Art Gomez
Faculty, Fire Science
A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College, 2004
Tracy Gray
Faculty, Biology
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1999; B.S.E., University of Arkansas, 1987
Thomas Harrop
Faculty, Multimedia
M.S., Brooks Institute of Photography, 1999; B.A., Brooks Institute of Photography, 1983
Nora Hebert
Faculty, Biology
Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1990; A.B., University of California at Berkeley, 1983
Meredith Hibit
Associate Professor, Foreign Language
M.A., University of Kansas, 2002; B.A., University of Kansas, 1999
Craig Hilton
Faculty Emeritus, Art
Licensed Master Plumber
Lynnette Hoerner
Faculty, Astronomy and Physics
M.S., University of Texas, Dallas, 1989; B.S., Colorado School of Mines, 1986
Chris Howell
Faculty, History
M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1998; B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1996
Verne Ingram
Faculty Emeritus, Accounting
M.A., University of Phoenix, 1994; C.P.A., 1980; B.S., University of Idaho, 1964
Pamela Jamruszka-Mencher
Professor, Speech
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin, 1981; B.A., Montana State University, 1978
Andrew Johnston
Faculty, Business/Accounting
M.B.A, Regis University, 1995; B.A., University of Colorado Denver, 1992
Carla Joy
Faculty Emeritus, History
M.A., University of Denver, 1969; A.B., Loretto Heights College, 1967
Steven Kaye
Associate Professor, Biology
M.Ed., University of Hawaii, 1984; B.A., University of Hawaii, 1981
Janiece Kneppe
Faculty, Early Childhood Education
M.A., Concordia University, 2005
Nicole Lacroix
Faculty, English
M.A., Texas A&M University, 2004; B.A., Western Michigan University, 1993
Maggie LaRose
Faculty, Nursing
M.S., Regis University, 2009; B.S.N., University of Alaska Anchorage, 2004
Terri Lukavitch
Professor, Criminal Justice
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1986; B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1978
Jonas Mabey
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
M.A., St. Johns College, 2000; M.A., St. Johns College, 1998; B.A., Bemidji State University, 1996
Barbra Maher
Assistant Professor, Physics
M.S., University of Arizona, 1994; B.S., Austin Peay State University, 1992; A.S., San Jacinto College, 1989
Elyse Marsh
Associate Professor, English
M.F.A., University of Iowa, 2004; B.A., Smith College, 1998
Merri Mattison
Faculty, Sociology
Ph.D., Antioch University, 2012; M.S.W., Canyon College, 2006; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1997; B.S., Central Michigan University, 1991; A.S., Gogebic Community College, 1984
Blake Mayberry
Faculty, Geography
M.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2008; B.A., University of Iowa, 2004
Jason McCloskey
Faculty, Fine Woodworking
M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design, 2012; B.A., Simon’s Rock College of Bard, 1997
David Nelson
Faculty Emeritus, History
Ph.D., University of Denver, 1969; M.A., University of Denver, 1964; B.A., University of Denver, 1963
Toni Nicholas
Faculty, History
M.A., University of Vermont, 2003; B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro, 1998
Thomas Niehoff
Professor, Math
M.S., University of Colorado at Denver, 1991; B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1981; A.A., Florida Junior College at Jacksonville, 1977
Niki Nolles
Professor, English
M.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 1980; B.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 1976
Fawn Oates
Faculty, Psychology
M.A., University of Denver, 1999; B.A., Sonoma State University, 1997; A.A., Modesto Junior College, 1995
Delia Ochoa
Associate Professor, Engineering Graphics
M.E. Tech in Ed, Lesley University 2011; B.A., Arte AC I Techologico de Monterrey, 1987; A.A.S. Interior Design, Arte AC I Technologico de Monterrey, 1986; A.A.S. Interior Design, CEDIM, 1985
Sally Palmer
Faculty, Physical/Outdoor Education
M.A., Prescott College, 2008; B.A., Western State Colorado University, 2004
Linnie Pawlek
Faculty, History
M.A., University of Kent, Brussels, 2013; M.A., University Colorado at Denver, 2006; B.A., Wofford College, 1999
Berndt Savig
Assistant Professor, Art
M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2002; B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1988
Julie Schneider
Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems/Computer Science
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1997
Danielle Scholl
Faculty, Accounting
B.S., University of Wyoming, 1999
Walt Schreibman
Professor Emeritus, Psychology
M.S., Purdue University, 1969; B.A., University of Colorado, 1967
Michael Smith
Faculty, Water Quality Management Technology
A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College, 1992
Rebecca Smith
Faculty, English
M.A., University of Colorado Denver, 2007; B.A., The Ohio State University, 1996
Tana Smith
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program
B.S., University of Denver, 1994; M.S., University of Denver, 1996; M.D., University of Colorado, 2001
Larry Snyder
Professor, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Renewable Energy Technology Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification, Ferris State University; Class A Mechanical License, City of Boulder; National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification in HVAC and Electrical
Daniel Sohl
Faculty, Math
M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 2008; B.S., Buena Vista University, 2004
Ellen Speare
Associate Professor, Health Careers
B.A., San Jose State University, 1976; A.A., Foothill College, 1973
Shane Spivey
Faculty, Physics
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2012; M.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 2010; B.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2006
John Sperling
Professor Emeritus, Carpentry
B.S., University of Colorado, 1970
Sally Stablein
Faculty, Social Sciences
M.A., Humboldt State University, 2001; B.A., California State University San Marcos, 1998; A.A., Palomar Community College, 1995
John D. Stanesco
Professor Emeritus, Geology
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1974; B.A., Regis College, 1968
Martha Stevens
Faculty, Mathematics
M.S., University of Washington, 2004; B.S., University of Wisconsin, 2001
Rita Stoffel
Associate Professor, Medical Assisting
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas, 1985; B.S., University of Minnesota, 1978
Irina Strelnikova
Faculty, Economics
M.A., Colorado State University, 2003; B.A., Colorado State University, 2000
Keith Swain
Faculty, Psychology
Psy.D, California Coast University, 2004; M.A., Lesley University, B.A., Columbus State University, 1980
Janet Tarase
Faculty, Accounting
M.A.F.I.S., Cleveland State University, B.S., Dyke College
Rich Thatcher
Professor, Electricity Industrial/Commercial
Licensed Master Electrician; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College, 1997 B.U.S., The University of Tennessee, 2005
Bob Thomas
Associate Professor, Art
M.F.A., University of Denver, 1972; B.F.A., Herron School of Art, Indiana University, 1969
Bill Thompson
Faculty, Mathematics
M.S., New Mexico State University, 1971; B.S., New Mexico State University, 1969
Peter Titus
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 1986; B.H.S., Duke University Medical Center, 1977
Robert Vroman
Associate Professor, Emergency Services
M.Ed., Colorado State University, 2011; B.S., Western Carolina University, 1996
Troy Wanek
Faculty, Energy
B.S.B.A., University of Phoenix, 1998 A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College, 1989
Kyle Whitecotton
Faculty, English
M.F.A., Western State Colorado University, 2012; B.A., Western State College of Colorado, 2004; A.A., Colorado Mountain College, 2002
James Winter
Faculty, Philosophy
Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles, 2009; C.Phil., University of California at Los Angeles, 2002; M.A., Columbia University, 1995; B.A., Hampshire College, 1989
John Witwer
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.D., Cornell University Medical College, 1966; B.A., Amherst College, 1962
Kelly Worden
Associate Professor, Biology
Ph.D., University of California, 2006; B.S., University of Puget Sound, 1997;
Brian Yates
Faculty, Spanish
M.A., Villanova University, 2008; B.A., Yale University, 2000
Laura A. Zeeman
Associate Professor, Anthropology, Geography, History
M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1979; B.A., Southern Connecticut State University, 1977
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