Chemistry
Alex Blom, PhD
Chemistry AREAS OF EXPERTISE Thermodynamics Kinetics Quantum mechanics Instrumental methods Computational chemistry BIOGRAPHY Alex Blom is a professor and the chair of the physical sciences…
Psychology
Amy Hennings, PhD, LCPC
Psychology AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Childhood development and mental health Childhood neglect and abuse Adult development and mental health Domestic violence/partner violence Sexual assault/trauma…
Art
Andrea Skyberg, MFA
Art AREAS OF EXPERTISE Fiber art Curation & gallery management Adaptive art & therapeutic art practices in education PreK-12 art education curriculum and instruction Creative writing…
Student Life
Ann Romei, MA
Residence Life AREAS OF EXPERTISE Student development Conflict mediation Crisis response Staff training BIOGRAPHY Ann Romei is the assistant dean of Students and the director of Residence…
Music and Music Therapy
Becky Engen, PhD, MT-BC
Music Therapy AREAS OF EXPERTISE Music therapy Vocal health Music and wellness Music and rehabilitation BIOGRAPHY Becky Engen is an instructor of Music Therapy at Alverno College. She previo…
Politics
David Brooker, PhD
Political Science AREAS OF EXPERTISE American politics Russia and the former Soviet Union American foreign policy European politics The United Nations BIOGRAPHY David Brooker is a professor…
Education
Desiree Pointer-Mace, PhD
Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Education Assessment as learning Using new media and online technologies to reinvent teaching and learning Advocating for high educational outcomes for all studen…
Chemistry
Heather Mernitz, PhD
Biochemistry AREAS OF EXPERTISE Design of active, contextual, student-centered curriculum for undergraduate chemistry Design and implementation of an all-college external assessment and an on…
Environmental Science
Jennifer Johanson, PhD
Environmental Science AREAS OF EXPERTISE Geology Hydrogeology Environmental geology / environmental science Earth science Science education BIOGRAPHY Jennifer Johanson is an instructor of en…
Higher Education Leadership
Jodi Eastberg, PhD
Dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies AREAS OF EXPERTISE Higher education data and leadership World history World history pedagogy British trade and imperial history Chinese…
Nursing
Judeen Schulte, PhD
Nursing AREAS OF EXPERTISE Public health Public health nursing Nursing education Board governance in non-profits Accreditation in higher education BIOGRAPHY Judeen Schulte, OSF, is a profess…
Psychology
Kris Vasquez, PhD
Psychology AREAS OF EXPERTISE Prejudice (including racism, sexism, homophobia and weight prejudice) Implicit bias Destructive obedience (“just following orders”) Pro-social behavi…
Chemistry
Lauralee Guilbault, PhD
Chemistry AREAS OF EXPERTISE Analytical chemistry Water and environmental chemistry Using art in teaching science Science and chemistry in everyday practices and problem solving (cooking, cle…
Music and Music Therapy
Leslie Henry, MM, MT-BC
Music Therapy AREAS OF EXPERTISE Music therapy and its ability to help with chronic pain Music and the brain Music to support persons with dementia How music can heal or hurt Music and coping…
Communications
Lindsey Harness, PhD
Communication and Technology AREAS OF EXPERTISE Feminist pedagogy Online learning/distance education Women's leadership Critical rhetorical and qualitative analysis Emerging technologies BIO…
Psychology
Paul Smith, PhD
Psychology AREAS OF EXPERTISE Human learning Epistemology (how people decide what to believe) The philosophy of science BIOGRAPHY Paul Smith is an instructor of psychology at Alverno College…
Nursing
Peg Rauschenberger, MSN, RN
Nursing AREAS OF EXPERTISE Nursing education Mental health care Workplace issues Trauma and adolescents Adolescent incarceration BIOGRAPHY Peg Rauschenberger is a professor of Nursing and th…
Education
Randa Suleiman, PhD
Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Performance assessment edTPA national trainer curriculum mapping data analysis and data retreats science education training development teacher preparation middle…
Biology
Rebekah Klingler, PhD
Biology AREAS OF EXPERTISE Genetics and genetic susceptibility to disease Cell and molecular biology Toxicology and radiation biology Developmental origins of adult disease Molecular cloning…
Education
Ronett Jacobs, EdD
Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Transformational coaching K-12 curriculum and instruction Program design BIOGRAPHY Ronett Jacobs is an associate professor of Education at Alverno College, where…
Business
Sharyn Warren, EdD, EdS, MSM
Business AREAS OF EXPERTISE Interdisciplinary Management Leadership Development Project Management IT – Information Systems ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3…
Nursing
Stefani Magnowski, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ
Nursing AREAS OF EXPERTISE Nursing education Quality improvement Leadership Health policy Behavioral health Translational research Restraints in the acute care hospital setting BIOGRAPHY Ste…
Religion and Ministry
Steven Dunn, PhD
Religious Studies AREAS OF EXPERTISE The Bible, including modern interpretation of it Catholic approach to Scripture Hebrew and Greek languages in the Bible Judaism, Christianity a…
Education
Theresa Boehm Marsicek, PhD
Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Literacy education and intervention Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist preparation Early childhood education Teacher preparation Online learning BIOGRAPHY Th…
Education
Thor Stolen, PhD
Special Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Special education Bilingual and culturally inclusive education Urban education Giving urban students a hands-on experience in natural settings Habla es…
Trish Lewis, Ph.D.
Religious Studies AREAS OF EXPERTISE Feminist Theology Interfaith Studies Spirituality Mindfulness Feminist Pedagogy BIOGRAPHY Trish Lewis is a professor of Integrated Studies at Alverno Col…
