Active Faculty
Date of initial employment appears at the end of each entry.
- Kim Baker
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., 1993, University of Minnesota; M.S., 1996, Clemson University; Ph.D., 2002, The Ohio State University. 2014- - Alexandrea Barnes
Assistant Professor of Practice of Physical Therapy
P.T.A., 2017, University of Indianapolis; B.S., 2017, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2023, University of Indianapolis. 2022- - Raymond Begovich
Associate Professor & Director of Graduate Programs in Communication
B.A., 1984, Indiana University; A.A., 1986, Lake Michigan College; M.A., 1988, Ball State University; Ed.D., 1993, Ball State University. 2020- - Ryan Behan
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., 2000, Bowling Green State University; M.M., 2002, University of Utah; M.A., 2004, Universitat Mozarteum Salzburg; D.M.A., 2009, The Ohio State University. 2009- - Lawrence J. Belcher
Professor of Finance
B.A., 1978, Hanover College; M.S., 1979, Auburn University; Ph.D., 1987, Indiana University. 2015- - Tyronn Bell
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1992, University of Notre Dame; M.S., 1997, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 2003, University of Illinois. 2001- - James W. Bellew
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., 1990, Marquette University; M.S., 1995, University of Kentucky; Ed.D., 2000, University of
Kentucky. 2007- - Luanne Benson-Lender
Assistant Professor Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Tutoring Lab
B.S., 2008, University of Evansville; M.A., 2010, Indiana University. - Christopher Berger
Assistant Professor of Practice in Exercise Science
B.S., 1994, Arizona State; , M.S., 1998, University of Oregon; Ph.D., 2008, University of Kentucky, 2024- - John Berners
Professor of Music and Director of Theory and Composition
B.M., 1984, Northwestern University; B.A., 1984, Northwestern University; M.M., 1998, University of Michigan; Ph.D., 2005, University of Michigan. 2006-
- Morgan Bessler
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing
B.S.N., 2006, University of Pittsburgh; M.S.N., 2011, Villanova University; D.N.P., 2023, University of Cincinnati. 2022- - Bruce A. Biggs
Assistant Professor of Practice of Criminal Justice
B.S., 1987, University of Iowa M.S., 1999, Indiana State University; M.S., 2011, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2016, Purdue University. 2017- - Julie Blazek
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. 2000, University of Evansville; M.S.N., 2015, University of Indianapolis. 2018- - Katharine Bohley
Professor of Business
A.S., 1991, University of Indianapolis; B.S., 1992, University of Indianapolis; M.B.A, 1994, University of Indianapolis; D.B.A, 1998, United States International University. 1996- - Kristin Bojrab
Assistant Professor of Practice of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2011, University of Indianapolis; DPT, 2013, University of Indianapolis. 2024- - Lori Bolyard
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Assistant Dean of the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences, and Undergraduate Advising Coordinator
B.A., 1991, Hanover College; Ph.D., 1996, Indiana University. 2011- - Lisa Borrero
Professor of Health and Aging Studies; Director, Doctor of Health Science; Chair, Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies
B.A., 1995, Earlham College; M.S., 2002, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2012, Indiana University. 2015- - Jennifer Bosworth
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing
B.S.N., 2000, Indiana University; M.S.N., 2020, Western Governors University. 2012- - Kathryn L. Boucher
Associate Professor of Psychology; Program Director, Department of Psychological Sciences
B.A., 2008, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., 2013, Indiana University. 2015- - Cynthia J. Bowers
Associate Professor of Nursing, Associate Dean, School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1991, Indiana University; M.S.N., 2007, University of Indianapolis; D.N.P., 2015, University of Southern Indiana; 2011- - Destiny Brugman
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2018, Montana State University; M.A., 2020, Western Washington University; Ph.D., 2025, Miami University. 2025- - Jeff Bryant
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.W, 1983, Indiana University, M.S.W., 1985, Indiana University; L.C.S.W., 1993, State of Indiana. 2003- - Candice Burkett
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences
Ph.D., 2020, University of Illinois Chicago. 2022- - Joe C. Burnell
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1983, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 1989, Indiana University. 1989- - Mason Burns
Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences
Ph.D., 2017, Purdue University. 2018 - Jennifer B. Camden
Professor of English
B.A., 1999, Hollins University; M.A., 2001, The Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2005, The Ohio State University. 2005 - Catherine Campbell
Assistant Professor of Practice of Education
B.A, 2005, University of Indianapolis, M.S., 2014, Ball State University. 2022- - Sydney Campbell-Aaron
Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences
A.A., 2020, Central Virginia Community College; B.A., 2021 Sweet Briar College; Ph.D., 2025, University of Virginia. 2025- - Maribel Campoy
Assistant Professor of Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies
B.A., 1997, University of Cadiz; M.A., 2000, University of Cadiz. 2002- - Jennifer N. Carmack
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2005, Indiana University Purdue University–Indianapolis; M.S.N., 2011, University of Indianapolis; D.N.P., 2018, Purdue University. 2012- - Kerria Carter
Assistant Professor of Criminal Forensics and Director of Student Experience
B.S., 2004, University of Indianapolis; MSEd, 2023, Purdue University. 2025- - Trent E. Cayot
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory
B.S., 2011, University of Toledo; Ph.D., 2015, University of Toledo. 2017- - Alicia A. Cecil
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1998, University of Southern Indiana; Ph.D., 2003, Indiana University. 2006- - Kara G. Cecil
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences, Director of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Public Health
B.A., 2004, Transylvania University; M.P.H. 2008, University of Kentucky; Dr.PH., 2014, University of Kentucky. 2016- - Hung-Fu (Aaron) Chang
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 1997, National Taiwan University; M.S. 1999, National Taiwan University; M.S, 2004, Carnegie Mellon University; Ph.D., 2013, University of Southern California. 2020- - Elizabeth Chapman
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2018, University of Indianapolis; D.P.T., 2021, University of Indianapolis. 2024- - Dhabih V. Chulhai
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., 2011, York College CUNY; Ph.D., 2016, Pennsylvania State University. 2019- - Darryl Clark
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., 1990, University of North Carolina; M.A., 1993, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., 2002, Indiana University. 2000- - Lynell Westbrook Cooper
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., 2005, Indiana University; M.S.W., 2018, University of Indianapolis. 2022- - Leah Courtland
Associate Professor of Physics & Earth Science and Chair of the Department of Physics & Earth-Space Science
B.S., 2006, Western Washington University Ph.D., 2013, University of South Florida. 2015- - Ann R. Cutler
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1982, Purdue University; Ph.D., 1987, Purdue University. 2001, 2015 - Emily Dale
Assistant Professor of Practice of Data Analytics
B.S., 2015, Purdue University; M.S., 2018, Rockhurst University; M.B.A., 2019, Rockhurst University. 2024 - Amy Dant
Assistant Professor of Nursing and Clinical Learning Center Coordinator
B.S.N., 2005, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis; M.S.N., 2014, University of Indianapolis. 2018 - Rupam Das
Associate Professor of Physics & Earth-Space Science
B.S., 1998, Georgia Institute of Technology; B. S., 1999, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., 2003, The University of Texas at Arlington; Ph. D., 2008, Vanderbilt University. - Lacey Davidson
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the UIndy Center for Ethics
B.A., 2012, Wittenberg University; Ph.D., 2019, Purdue University. 2021- - Nicole Davis
Associate Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean, School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1998, New York University; M.S.N., 2003 Duke University; Ph.D., 2015 Georgia State University. 2025- - Roxxi M. Davis
Associate Professor of Social Work and BSW Program Director
B.S.W., 2005, Illinois State University; M.S.W., 2008, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign; D.S.W., 2017, Aurora University. - Sarah Denney
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 2010, University of Florida; M.A.T., 2012, University of South Florida; Ph.D., 2019, University of South Florida. 2021- - Kea Deppe
Assistant Professor of Literacy
B.S., 1998, Indiana University; MBAE, 2017, University of Indianapolis; Ed.D., 2025, Indiana University. 2025- - Suranga Dharmarathne
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2005, University of Peradeniya; Ph.D., 2015, Texas Tech University. 2018- - Michael Diacin
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences
B.S., 1995, Bowling Green State University; M.S. Ed., 1999, Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., 2009, University of Tennessee. 2009- - Lora Dingledine
Assistant Professor of Practice, Krannert School of Physical Therapy; Director of Clinical Education
B.S., 2004, Ball State University; D.P.T., 2013, Indiana University. 2022- - Rick Dunkle
Assistant Professor of Practice of Communication; General Manager, UINDY TV and WICR 88.7
B.A., 2002, Columbia College Hollywood; M.F.A.., 2006, Loyola Marymount University. 2022- - Nathanial R. Eckert
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences; and Director of the Exercise Science Graduate Program
B.S., 2006, Indiana University; M.S., 2009, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2014, Indiana University; Post-Doctoral Associate, 2014, University of Florida. 2016- - Amandine Eriksen
Assistant Professor of Biology and Director of Biology Graduate Studies
B.S., 2005, Mercyhurst University; M.S., 2013, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2020, State University of New York at Buffalo. 2021 - Jonathan R. Evans
Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department
B.A., 1993, Huntington College; M.A., 1995, Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., 2001, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 2004 - Cathy Feldhake
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 2005 University of Indianapolis; M.A., 2014, Ball State University. 2022- - Rachel Feldwisch
Associate Professor and Interim Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., 2001, Wittenberg University; M.A., 2003, University of Illinois at Chicago; M.S., 2006, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2017, Indiana University-Bloomington. 2017- - Ana Maria Ferreira
Associate Professor of Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies; Chair of the Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies Department; and Graduate Certificate Director
B.A., 2004, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia); M.A., 2008, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, (Colombia); M.S., 2011, Georgetown University; Ph.D., 2015, Georgetown University. 2016- - Megan Flinn
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.A., 2005, Clarks Summit University; M.A. 2019, University of Indianapolis. 2023- - Christina J. Flint
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1997, University of Indianapolis; M.B.A., 2007, University of Phoenix; M.S.N., 2007, University of Phoenix. 2006- - Amy Foley
Associate Professor of Practice of Music Therapy and Director of Music Therapy and Student Support
B.Mus.Therapy, 2011, Eastern Michigan University; M.Mus.Therapy, 2014, Georgia College and State University. 2019- - Nathaniel Foley
Associate Professor of Art & Design
B.F.A., 2010, Eastern Michigan University; M.F.A.., 2014, Miami University. 2018- - Edward O. Frantz
Professor of History and Department Chair, History and Political Science
A.B., 1995, Princeton University; M.A., 1997, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., 2002, University of Wisconsin. 2002- - Katherine Fries
Associate Professor of Art & Design, Director of and Chair of the Department of Art & Design
B.F.A., 2007, University of Indianapolis; M.A., 2011, University of Indianapolis; M.F.A.., 2014, Miami University. 2014- - A. James Fuller
Professor of History
B.A., 1990, Miami University; M.A., 1992, Miami University; Ph.D., 1995, Miami University. 1999- - Laura Fuquay
Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting
B.S., 1995, Colorado State University; M.S., 2003, Ball State University, C.P.A., 2026. 2024- - Joyce Fuss
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S.N., 2015, University of Indianapolis. 2018- - Julie L. Gahimer
Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Sciences
B.S., 1981, St. Louis University; M.S., 1985, University of Indianapolis; H.S.D., 1994, Indiana University. 1986- - Alissia Garabrant
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
A.S., 2002, Indiana University; B.S., 2003, Indiana University; M.S., 2017, Indiana University; O.T.D., 2018, Indiana University. 2021- - Donna Gerlach Hankins
Assistant Professor of Practice, Accounting
B.S., 1974, University of Louisville; M.B.A., 1991, Bellarmine University; M.Acc., 2018, Western Kentucky University. 2022- - Holly Gerzina
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., Ohio State University; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2025- - Rebecca Gilliland
Professor of Communication and Associate Provost
B.A., 1997, University of Indianapolis; M.A. 2003, Ball State University; Ed.D., 2012, Ball State University. 2006- - Mary Gobbett
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., 1989, Earlham College; M.S., 1994, University of Indianapolis. 1993- - Samantha L. Gray
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2008, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2014, University of Tennessee. 2015- - Katie Greenan
Associate Professor of Communication and Director of Journalism
B.A., 2002, Purdue University; M.S., 2005, Syracuse University; Ph.D., 2018, Purdue University. 2019 - - Kevin M. Gribbins
Professor of Biology
B.S., 1995, Butler University, M.S., 1999, University of Cincinnati, Ph.D., 2003, University of Cincinnati. 2014- - Dexter Rowe Gruber
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., 1990, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse; J.D., 1995, Northern Illinois University; M.B.A., 2006, Bradley University; Ph.D., 2017, Southern Illinois University. 2018- - Taylor Gurley
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B. S., 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.O.T., 2014, Mount Mary University; O.T.D., 2017, Mount Mary University; 2017- - Victoria A. Hall
Assistant Professor of Practice of Accounting
A.S.,1986, Indiana Business College; B.S., 2001, Indiana Institute of Technology; M.B.A., 2004, Indiana Institute of Technology; M.S., 2014, University of Maryland. E.A., 2025. 2006– - Megan Hammond
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.A., 2013, Ferris State University; M.S., 2015, Western Michigan University; Ph.D., 2019, Western Michigan University. 2019- - Barney Haney
Associate Professor of English
B.S., 2003, Purdue University; M.F.A.., 2006, Purdue University. 2015- - Eric A. Harvey
Assistant Professor of Practice
B.S., 1996, Indiana Wesleyan University; J.D., 2004, Indiana University - Robert H. Mckinney School of Law. 2017- - Jill Henderzahs-Mason
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2001, Kent State University; D.P.T, 2005, University of the Pacific; D.H.Sc, 2023, University of Indianapolis. 2023- - Joseph B. Herzog
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2005, Louisiana State University; M.S., 2008, University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., 2011, University of Notre Dame; Post-Doctoral Associate, 2013, Rice University. 2018- - Jacqueline Hess
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1969, Bucknell University; M.S., 1976, Southern Illinois University; Psy.D., 1993, Wright State University. 1993- - Molly K. Hill
Instructor of Biology
B.S., 2001, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2003, University of Indianapolis. 2006- - Karen A. Hirsch
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., 1991, University of Indianapolis; B.S.N., 1992, Ball State University; M.S.N., 1995, Ball State University; F.N.P., 2000, Ball State University; Ed.D., 2013, Ball State University. 1994- - Sarah Hodson
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing
A.S.N., 2006, Ivy Tech Community College; M.S.N., 2019, Aspen University. 2022- - Sarah Holmes
Associate Professor of Nursing and Undergraduate Program Director, School of Nursing
B.S.N., 2011, University of Indianapolis; M.S.N., 2016, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2023, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. 2017- - Brenda S. Howard
Professor of Occupational Therapy MOT Program Director, Co-Chair, School of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 1984, Indiana University; M.H.S., 2004, University of Indianapolis; D.H.S., 2014, University of Indianapolis. 2014- - Pam Howard
Assistant Professor of Practice of Supply Chain Management
B.S., 1992, Ball State University; M.B.A., 1998, Purdue University. 2024- - Livia Hummel
Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences
B.A., 2002, University of Arizona; M.S., 2004, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D., 2008, University of Nebraska- Lincoln. 2008- - Shawn D. Hurst
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1997, Ball State University; M.A., 2011, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2017, Indiana University. - Michelle Itczak
Associate Professor of Counseling and Director of Counseling Programs
B.S., 2006, University of Evansville; M.A., 2008, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; 2018- - Nathan C. Johnson
Associate Professor of Religion
B.A., 2009, Hope College; M.Div. 2012, Western Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 2019, Princeton University. 2019- - Edward R. Jones
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Associate Dean of College of Health Sciences
B.S., 1997, Indiana State University; M.S., 2003, University of Indianapolis; D.H.Sc., 2015, University of Indianapolis. 2007- - Hannah Jones
Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion
B.A. 2012, Wheaton College; M.A., 2014, University of Chicago; M.A., 2017, University of Chicago Divinity School; Ph.D., 2024, University of Chicago Divinity School. 2025- - Stephanie Piper Kelly
Associate Provost and Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., 1991, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 1992, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2008, Nova Southeastern University. 1996- - Christyna L. Kiesel
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 2005, Indiana University Bloomington; M.S., 2008, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; O.T.D., 2024, Indiana University Indianapolis. 2025- - Aaron J. Kivisto
Professor of Psychological Sciences-
B.A., 2004, Augustana College; M.A., 2008, University of Tennessee- Knoxville; Ph.D., 2011, University of Tennessee- Knoxville. 2012- - Katie Little Kivisto
Professor of Psychological Sciences and Associate Director of the PsyD Program
B.A., 2003, University of Virginia; Ph.D., 2011, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. 2012- - Karl Knapp
Associate Professor of Business Administration and Dean of the School of Business
B.S., 1988, Miami University; M.B.A., 2000, Anderson University; D.B.A., 2006, Anderson University. 2006- - Kimberly Korn
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing and Interim Track Coordinator of ABSN/ABSN-D Undergraduate Programs
B.S.N., 2006, University of Evansville; M.S.N., 2022, Western Governors University. 2022- - Alexandra Krasova
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., 2025, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 2025- - Christine Kroll
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
B.S., 1987, University of Indianapolis; M.S.O.T., 1989, University of Indianapolis; Post-Professional O.T.D., 2016, Indiana University. - Harsh Kumar
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Diploma in Engineering, 2010, Technical Examination Board; B.E., 2013, Gujarat Technological University; M.Tech., 2018, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya; M.S., 2020, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; M.S., 2023, University of New Mexico; Ph.D., 2024, University of New Mexico. 2025- - Sarah Langlais
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 2006, Stephen F. Austin State University, M.S., 2008, University of Rochester, Ph.D., 2025, Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN. 2025- - Krista E. Latham
Professor of Biology and Anthropology and Director of the Human Identification Center
B.S., 2000, University of North Texas; M.S., 2003, University of Indianapolis; M.A., 2006, Temple University; Ph.D., 2008, Temple University; Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Anthropology, 2015. 2008- - Brett Leonard
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Music Technology Program
B.A., 2006, California Lutheran University; M.M., 2008, New York University; Ph.D., 2016, McGill University. 2016- - M. David Lovell
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., 1993 Indiana University; M.S., 2003, Indiana University. Ph.D., 2025, Indiana University. 2023- - Albert Lu
Instructor of Business
B.S., 2011, Indiana University; M.S., 2013, Renmin University of China. 2018- - Caron MacPherson
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2006, Indiana University; M.S.N., 2013, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2022, Catholic University of America; M.S.W., 2026, University of Indianapolis. 2014- - Eileen Mah
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., 1994, Brown University; M.M., 1996 San Francisco Conservatory of Music; D.A., 2015, University of Northern Colorado. - Olya Mangusheva
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.Ed., 2006, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Ukraine; 2007, Specialist in Education, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Ukraine; M.O.T., 2011, University of Indianapolis; Specialist in Physical Rehabilitation, 2013, Classical Private University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. 2022- - Chad A. Martin
Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1994, University of Kentucky; M.A., 1997, Stanford University; Ph.D., 2003, Stanford University. 2005- - Gregory Martin
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., 1999, University of Cincinnati; M.M., 2001, Indiana University; D.M., 2009, Indiana University. 2016- - Molly A. Martin
Professor of English and Chair of the English Department
B.A., 2000, Vanderbilt University; M.A., 2002, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2007, Purdue University. 2015- - Joan Martinez
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2005, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC); M.S., 2013, Western Michigan University; Ph.D., 2020, Western Michigan University. - Katherine Matutes
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences and Director of Dietetics Internship
B.A., 1986, Trinity University; Ph.D., 2005, Purdue University; M.A., 2020, Johns Hopkins University; RDN., 2022, Iowa State University. - Richard Maupin
Instructor of Mathematical Sciences
B.S., 1999, Valparaiso University; M.A., 2003, Ball State University; M.S., 2003, Ball State University. 2003- - Mindy Hartman Mayol
Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences
B.S., 1997, Indiana University; M.S., 1998, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2018, Indiana University. 2003- - Wendy L. McCoy
Instructor of Mathematical Sciences
B.S., 2001, Benedictine University; M.S., 2003, University of Kentucky. 2013- - Rebecca McKanna
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2007, University of Iowa; M.F.A.., 2015, Purdue University. 2016- - Amanda Jayne Miller
Professor of Sociology; Co-Director of the Faculty Academy for Excellence and Innovation; and Director of Faculty Development
B.A., 2000, Indiana University; M.S.W., 2002, University of Southern Indiana; M.A., 2005, Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2009, Ohio State University. 2012- - Chris Miller
Instructor of Practice in Business
B.A., 2002, Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., 2004, Indiana Wesleyan University. 2016- - Keith Miller
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan; M.S.W., Indiana University; Ph.D., 2022, Indiana University. 2022- - Travis K. Miller
Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Dean of the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., 1999, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2002, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2007, Purdue University. 2011- - Isabell L. Mills
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences and Director of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Sport Management
B.S., 2009, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2010, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2015, Indiana University. 2016- - Leah A. Milne
Associate Professor of English and Director of Graduate Programs
B.A., 2002, University of North Florida; M.A., 2009, Old Dominion University; Ph.D., 2015, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 2014- - Marc Milne
Professor of Biology
B.S., 2002, University of North Florida; Ph.D., 2010, Old Dominion University. 2014- - Christopher R. Moore
Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Material Culture Laboratory
B.S., 2004, University of Indianapolis; M.A., 2008, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., 2011, University of Kentucky. 2009- - Briyana Morrell
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2008, Texas Christian University; M.S.N., 2011, Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D., 2020, Catholic University of America. 2015- - Toni Morris
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1997, Indiana University; M.S.N., 2012, University of Indianapolis; D.N.P., 2018, Indiana State University. 2018- - Eliot Motato
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 1996, UAO, Colombia; M.S., 2005, Michigan State University; Ph.D., 2008, Michigan State University. - Carolyn Muegge
Assistant Professor of Public Health
B.A., 1988, Purdue University; M.S. 1991, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2020, Indiana University. 2025- - Peter J. Murphy
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., 1992, University of Toronto; Ph.D., 2001, University of Nebraska- Lincoln. 2006- - Stephen P. Nawrocki
Professor of Biology and Sease Distinguished Professor of Forensic Studies
B.A., 1985, University of Maine; M.A., 1990, State University of New York- Binghamton; Ph.D., 1992, State University of New York-Binghamton; Diplomate, 1996, American Board of Forensic Anthropology. 1991- - Carin Neitzel
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1995, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2003, Indiana University. 2021- - Alex Nelson
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., 2009, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; M.A., 2014, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Ph.D., 2020, University of Nevada-Las Vegas. - Claudia Kristine Newton
Instructor of English
B.A., 1998, Wittenberg University; M.Ed., 2003, Wright State University; Ph.D., 2017, Kent State University; M.A., 2025, University of Indianapolis. 2018- - Quynh-Anh Nguyen
Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences
B.S., 2013, San José State University; M.S., 2015, The University of Iowa; Ph.D., 2019, The University of Iowa. 2021- - Alison Nichols
Professor of Occupational Therapy and OTD Program Director; SOT Co-Chair
B.S., 2008, University of Indianapolis; M.O.T., 2009, University of Indianapolis; O.T.D., 2014, Chatham University. 2013- - Peter Nichols
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., 2006, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2013 Indiana University-Purdue University. 2009- - Georgene R. Nitzsche
Assistant Professor of Aging Studies
B.A., 2010, SUNY Empire State College; M.S., 2013, University of Indianapolis. 2019- - Casey Noll
Instructor of Mathematical Sciences
B.A., 2018, Ball State University; M.A., 2020, Indiana University. 2021- - Marwa Noureldin
Associate Professor and Director of Aging Studies and Healthcare Administration and Leadership Programs
PharmD, 2009, Purdue University; M.S., 2011, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2015, Purdue University. 2024- - Jon Noworyta
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities and Music Outreach
B.M.E., 1994, Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music; M.M., 2002, Northwestern University; D.M.A., 2018, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. 2018- - Jeffrey A. Oaks
Professor of Mathematical Sciences
B.A., 1984, Hobart College; M.A., 1986, University of Rochester; Ph.D., 1991, University of Rochester. 1992- - Mark O’Connor
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies
B.M., 1994, University of North Texas; M.A., 1996, Eastern Illinois University; D.M.A., 2014, University of Illinois. 2016- - Alyson J. O’Daniel
Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean of the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences
B.A., 1999, Indiana University; M.A., 2003, University of Denver; Ph.D., 2010, University of Kentucky. 2011- - Chad Odaffer
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Science; and Director of the Exercise Science Undergraduate Program
B.S., 2001, University of Louisville; M.S., 2003, University of Louisville. 2016- - Haruka Ostojic
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Community Music Academy
B.M., 2007, Indiana University; M.M., 2009, Indiana University; P.D., 2011, Indiana University. 2016- - Jeremy Parker
Instructor of Business
J.D., 2011, Indiana University. 2022- - Noelany Pelc
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
B.A., 2008, Roosevelt University; M.A., 2010, Roosevelt University; Ph.D., 2016, Texas Woman’s University. 2026-
- Erin Peterson
Assistant Professor of Practice of Occupational Therapy
B.A., 2009, Bethel College; M.O.T., 2011, University of Indianapolis; D.H.Sc., 2014, University of Indianapolis. 2016- - Sarah Pfohl
Associate Professor of Art & Design
B.F.A, 2005, Pratt Institute; Ed.M., 2011, Harvard University; M.F.A.., 2014, Syracuse University. 2018- - Taylor Poe
Assistant Professor of Practice of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2016 University of Indianapolis; D.P.T., 2018, University of Indianapolis. 2023- - Katie M. Polo
Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 2003, Indiana University; M.H.S., 2010, University of Indianapolis; D.H.Sc, 2015, University of Indianapolis. 2016- - Tracy Porter
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Chair of KSPT, and DPT Program Director
B.S., 1995, Northern Iowa University; M.S., 1997, Des Moines University; D.P.T., 2012, Washington University-St. Louis; Ed.D., 2020 Concordia University (OR). 2024- - Bobby A. Potters
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1972, Jackson State University; M.S., 1974, Purdue University; J.D., 1980, Indiana University. 1994- - Michael Poulakis
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences
B.A., 1994, University of Indianapolis; M.A., 1998, University of Indianapolis; Psy.D., 2002, University of Indianapolis. 2001- - Kenneth J. Reid
Professor of Engineering and Associate Dean and Director of the R.B. Annis School of Engineering
B.S., 1988, Purdue University; M.S., 1994, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 2009. Purdue University. - Katrina Reinhardt
Assistant Professor of Practice of Education and Director of Clinical Partnership Academy
B.A., 2005, Butler University; M.A.T., 2008, Indiana University Purdue University- Indianapolis; M.A., 2016, University of Indianapolis; Ed.D., 2023, Indiana University. 2010- - Hana Renshaw
Instructor of Practice of Nursing
B.S.N, 2002, University of Indianapolis; B.A., 2004, University of Indianapolis; M.S.N., 2014, Western Governors University. - Sarah J. Reynolds
Associate Professor of Physics and Earth-Space Science
B.A., 2002, Williams College; M.S., 2008, University of Kansas; Ph.D., 2012, University of Kansas; M.A., 2019, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2022, Indiana University. 2018- - Brett Rice
Assistant Professor of Practice of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2011, University of Indianapolis; D.P.T., 2013, University of Indianapolis. 2022- - Abigail Richard
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., 2011, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2013, Miami University; Ph.D., 2019, University of Cincinnati. 2021- - Clayton L. Roan
Associate Professor of Practice of Mathematical Sciences
B.A., 1999, Eastern Illinois University; M.A., 2002, Eastern Illinois University; Ed.S., 2009, Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., 2012, Indiana State University. 2016- - Richard Robinson
Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences
B.A., 1984, Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., 1995, Kent State University; Ph.D., 2010, University of Toledo. 2008- - Stephanie Rudd
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., 2001, Hanover College; M.S.S.A., 2005, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., 2022, Indiana University. 2017- - Jyotika Saksena
Professor of International Relations
B.A., 1988, University of Delhi; M.A.,1990, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; M.Phil., 1992, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Ph.D., 2001, University of Georgia. 2001- - Paul A. Salamh
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2003, Lock Haven University; D.P.T., 2007, Duke University; Ph.D., 2015, Nova Southeastern University. 2017- - MD Rashedul Sarker
Associate Professor of Engineering
PhD, 2012, University of Texas at El Paso. 2017- - David Schena II
Assistant Professor of College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., 2019, Purdue University; M.S., 2022, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Ph.D., 2023, University of Massachusetts Lowell. 2024- - Christopher W. Schmidt
Professor of Anthropology, Director of the Bioarcheology Laboratory, and Chair of the Anthropology Department
B.A., 1990, DePauw University; M.S., 1993, Purdue University; Ph.D., 1998, Purdue University. 1998- - Craig Seidelson
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., 1994, University of Notre Dame; M.B.A, 1996, Queen Victoria’s University
of Manchester, U.K.; Ph.D., 2012, University of the West of England, Bristol UK. 2017- - Heini Seo
Instructor of Psychological Sciences
B.A., 2009, University of Indianapolis; M.S., 2011, Columbia University; M.A., 2013, University of Indianapolis. 2023- - Gregory Shufeldt
Associate Professor of of Political Science
B.S.S.W, 2004, Saint Louis University; M.S.W., 2005, Saint Louis University, M.A., 2011, University of Notre Dame, Ph.D., 2014, University of Notre Dame. 2021- - Cassandra Siktberg
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing
B.S.N., 2007, Indiana University, M.S.N., 2013, University of Indianapolis. 2025- - Diane Smith
Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Graduate Programs in Nursing
B.S.N., 1984, University of Central Arkansas, M.S.N., 1995, University of Central Arkansas, D.N.P., 2017, University of Central Arkansas. 2017- - Meredith Smith
Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education & Assistant Director of Music Education
B.M.E., 2006, Capital University; M.M.E., 2012 Capital University; Ph.D., 2021, The Ohio State University. 2024- - Allison H. Snyder
Associate Professor of Data Analytics and Associate Dean of the School of Business
B.S., 2011, Fontbonne University; M.S., 2013, Saint Louis University; Ph.D., 2015, Saint Louis University. 2018- - Nicholas A. Soltis
Associate Professor of Earth-Space Science and Director of Environmental Science Programs
B.A., 2010, Muskingum University; M.A.Ed., 2013, Muskingum University; M.S. 2015, Mississippi State University; Ph.D., 2020, Auburn University. 2020- - John W. Somers
Associate Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Education Programs
B.S., 1970, Indiana University; M.S., 1974, Indiana University; 1992, Ed.D., Indiana University. 2002- - Lawrence Sondhaus
Gerald and Marjorie Morgan Professor of European History and Director of Graduate Program in History
B.A., 1980, Elon University; M.A., 1982, University of Virginia; Ph.D., 1986, University of Virginia. 1987- - Rebecca Sorley
Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department
B.M., 1986, Butler University; M.M., 1988, Indiana University; D.A., 1996, Ball State University; M.B.A., 2013, University of Indianapolis; 2022, Music Therapy Equivalency. 1993- - Stephen Spicklemire
Professor of Physics and Director of Engineering Instruction
B.S., 1983, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M.S., 1987, California Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1990, California Institute of Technology. 1988- - Chistopher Stanley
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2010, University of Arizona; M.S., 2015, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., 2018, Texas Tech University. - Matthew Stapleton
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2003, Marshall University; M.A., 2005, University of Memphis; M.S., 2009, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2016, University of Memphis. 2022- - Douglas J. Stemke
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., 1986, Texas State University; Ph.D., 1993, Louisiana State University. 2006 - Katherine Stickney
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1986, University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., 1995, Virginia Tech. 1995- - Wendy Stoelting-Gettelfinger
Associate Professor of Nursing and Director Graduate Nursing Clinical Programs
B.S.N., 1987, Indiana State University; M.S.N., 1988, Indiana State University; J.D., 1993, Indiana University; Ph.D., 1999, Indiana University; Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner, 2008, Indiana University; Post-Masters Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2023, Indiana University. 2023- - Penny Strouse
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing and Interim Clinical Placement Coordinator
B.S.N., 1997, University of Indianapolis; M.S.N., 2016 Ball State University. 2018- - David J. Styers-Barnett
Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Chemistry Department
B.A., 1998, The College of Wooster; Ph.D., 2005, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2008- - Roger Sweets
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., 1976, University of Michigan; M.S., 1983, University of Maine; Ph.D., 1996, Indiana University. 1999- - Paul Talaga
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2003, St. Lawrence University; M.S., 2006, Syracuse University; Ph.D., 2012, Syracuse University. 2016- - Nicole M. Taylor
Professor of Psychology
B.S., 1994, Xavier University; M.A., 1996, University of Toledo; Ph.D., 1999, University of Toledo. 2001- - Milind Thakar
Professor of International Relations and Director of the Graduate International Relations Program
B.A.,1988, University of Delhi; M.A., 1990, Jawaharlal Nehru University; M.Phil., 1992, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Ph.D., 2001, University of Georgia. 2001- - Jane Toon
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1989, University of Indianapolis; M.S.N., 1995, Indiana University; D.N.P., 2013, University of Southern Indiana. 2009- - Elizabeth Turner
Instructor of Education and School of Education Director of Undergraduate Studies
B.S., 1992, Purdue University; M.A., 1998, Indiana State University; PhD., 2013, Indiana State University. 2005- - Hasan Ul Banna
Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2011, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore; M.S., 2013, Brandenburg Technical University, Germany; M.S.,2014, Technical University of Catalonia, Spain; Ph.D., 2019, West Virginia University. 2025- - Sandra Usuga Giraldo
Assistant Professor of Global Languages
B.A., 2003, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana; M.A., 2010, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2017, Purdue University. 2022- - Vincent O. van Empeh
Assistant Professor of Practice of Business
B.S., 1999, University of South Africa; M.B.A., 2006, University of Phoenix; Ph.D., 2013, Walden University. 2018- - Jennifer VanSickle
Professor of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences; and Chair of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Sciences
B..S., 1987, Union College; M.S., 1994, Morehead State University; Ed.D., 2004, University of Kentucky. 2004- - Daniel J. Vice
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2000 Indiana University; M.F.A.. 2007, Eastern Washington University. 2010- - James Viewegh
Professor of Art & Design and Assistant Chair of the Art & Design Department
B.F.A., 1990, Ball State University; M.A., 1992, Ball State University; M.F.A.., 1998, Indiana State University. 2000- - Jordan Sparks Waldron
Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences
B.A., 2007, Wheaton College; M.A., 2013, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2015, University of MInnesota. 2015- - Beth Ann Walker
Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 1998, Eureka College; M.S., 2001, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2011, Indiana University. 2010- - Douglas Walker
Associate Professor of Practice of Physical Therapy
B.S.,1994, Northern Arizona University; D.P.T., 2013, Franklin Pierce University. - Shikina Walton
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., 2008, Purdue University; M.O.T., 2010, University of Indianapolis. 2024- - Ciera Ward
Assistant Professor of Practice of Physical Therapy
B.S., 2015, Cornerstone University; D.P.T., 2018, University of Indianapolis. 2024- - Sarah Wareham
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 2003, Hanover University; M.Ed, 2009, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2017, Indiana State University. 2018- - Melody Waring
Assistant Professor & Director of Practicum Education for Social Work
B.A., 2007, Lawrence University; A.M., 2015, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 2020, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 2025- - Joanne Warner
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1989, Indiana University, M.S., 2005, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2024- - Aksana Waskosky
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2009, University of Texas; M.S.N., 2012, University of South Alabama; D.N.P., 2013, University of South Alabama. 2017- - Kristina Watkins
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
B.S., 2003, University of Indianapolis; M.O.T., 2004, University of Indianapolis; O.T.D., 2017, Chatham University. - Wanda K. Watts
Associate Professor of Social Work and MSW Program Director
B.S.W., 1980, Indiana University; M.S.W., 1981, Atlanta University; J.D., 1991, Case Western Reserve University. 2013- - Gregory Weber
Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department
B.S., 2000, Ursinus College; Ph.D., 2006, Thomas Jefferson University. 2019- - Janice Wellington
Assistant Professor of Practice of Nursing
B.S.N., 1992, University of Indianapolis; M.S.N., 2015, University of Indianapolis. 2013- - Michelle (Mitzi) Westra
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Vocal Activities
B.A., 1986, Augustana College; M.M., University of Minnesota–Twin Cities; D.M.A., University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. 2000- - Liz Whiteacre
Professor of English and Chair of the English Department
B.A., 1998, Indiana University; M.F.A.., 2002, Southern Illinois University. 2016- - Kevin W. Whiteacre
Professor of Criminal Justice and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1995, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.S., 1997, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ph.D., 2003, Indiana University. 2007- - Stephanie Wideman
Associate Professor of Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication
B.A., 2006, University of West Florida; M.A., 2010, University of West Florida. Ph.D., 2017, Wayne State University. 2017- - Matthew Will
Associate Professor of Finance and Director of External Relations
B.S., 1986, Indiana University; M.B.A., 1987, Indiana University; D.B.A., 2007, Anderson University. 2001- - Grant Williams
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., 2005, Indiana University; M.A., 2008, University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., 2013, University of Pittsburgh. 2019- - James B. Williams
Associate Professor of History and Dean of the Ron and Laura Strain Honors College
B.A., 2000, College of William and Mary; M.Stud., 2001, Oxford University; Ph.D., 2009, Purdue University. 2009- - Jenna Williams
Assistant Professor of Practice or Nursing
B.S.N., 2007, University of Evansville., M.S.N., 2019, Western Governors University. 2013- - Laurie C. Williams
Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Music Education Programs and Orchestras
B.A., 1991, Texas Tech University; M.M.E., 2014, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., 2016, Texas Tech University. 2019- - James E. Willis, III
Assistant Professor of Practice of Religion
B.A., 2004, Roanoke College; M.Littl, 2005, University of St. Andrews; Ph.D., 2012, King's College, London. 2016 - Laura Merrifield Wilson
Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Advisor
B.A., 2008, Ohio University; M.A., 2010, Ohio University; M.P.A., 2012, University of Alabama; M. A., 2014, University of Alabama; Ph.D., 2014, University of Alabama. 2014- - Dean Wiseman
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., 1992, DePauw University; M.S., 1997, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2004, Purdue University. 2012- - Douglas Woodwell
Professor of International Relations
B.A., 1996, American University; M.A., 1999, Georgetown University; Ph.D., 2005, Yale University. 2006- - Trevin Wyant
Assistant Professor of Art & Design
B.F.A., 2014, Shawnee State University; M.F.A., 2020, Columbus College of Art & Design. 2024- - Colleen E. Wynn
Associate Professor of Sociology, Chair of the Department Sociology, and Co-Director of the Community Research Center
B.A., 2011, Western Kentucky University; M.A., 2013, Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., 2018, University at Albany, State University of New York. 2018- - Vivian Xiang
Assistant Professor of Business and Director of International Programs
B.S., 1990, University of International Business & Economics (China); M.B.A., 2000, Drexel University; M.P.A., 2003, Indiana University; D.B.A., 2018, Anderson University. 2006- - Gaoming Zhang
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., 2001, Beijing Broadcasting Institute; M.A., 2004, Michigan State University; Ph.D., 2010, Michigan State University. 2010- - Hui Zhang
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences
B.A., 2009, Xianning College; M.S., 2012, Central China Normal University; Ph.D., 2018, University of Memphis. 2022- - Liz Ziff
Associate Professor of Sociology, Sociology Graduate Program Director, and Co-Director of the Community Research Center
B.A., 2005, University of Richmond; M.A., 2007, New School for Social Research; Ph.D., 2019, New School for Social Research. 2019- - Timothy E. Zimmer
Professor of Economics
B.S., 1992, Indiana University; M.S., 1999, Indiana University; M.S., 2005, Purdue University; Ph.D. 2008, Purdue University. 2014- - Stephen Zimmerly
Associate Professor of English and Associate Chair of the English Department
B.A., 2009, Gannon University; M.A., 2011, Gannon University; Ph.D., 2016, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 2017-
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