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Greg Armstrong
Greg is a Clinical Instructor for the Communication and Digital Media Department and manages operations for SAUtv.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Jim Baumann
Baumann teaches courses in human communication, argumentation, and public relations research.
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Malia Duffy, MSN-FNP, MSPH
Malia Duffy is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Public Health. She earned degrees from Simmons College, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Dan Hale
Theatre professor and Department Chair
Dawn Henning
Executive assistant to the Provost
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Liz Lareau
Liz is an instructor for the Communications and Digital Media Department.
Sara Nguyen
Sara is an Academic and Career Planning Coach for the Academic and Career Planning Office.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Christopher Schwartz, PhD
Dr. Schwartz teaches several core Exercise Science courses as well as introductory courses. His specialty is in physiological function in the human body and the influence of exercise on health and performance.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Brett Billman
Interested in Strategic Communication, Intercultural Communication, Cybercultures, Social Media, Gender Studies
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
Michael Dahlinghaus, PhD, CSCS, ACSM-EP-C
Teaches classes in exercise science and human performance and fitness. He has professional experience in personal training education and strength conditioning.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
Sara Pearson
Data analyst for Assessment
Joseph Roidt, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rhiannon Seneli, PhD, ATC
Rhiannon is the Kinesiology Graduate Director
Tyler Spencer, PhD
Dr. Spencer teaches core Sport Management courses and specializes in sport facilities and event management.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Nicholas Voth
Nick Voth teaches many introductory and core courses in the Department of Kinesiology with a specific focus on laboratory courses. He also serves as the Laboratory Coordinator in the department. His primary research and professional interests include applied exercise physiology and sports nutrition as they relate to performance in endurance sports.
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold, MPH, brings 20 years of global health experience, from grassroots to national levels. Areas of expertise include social and behavior change; capacity strengthening; and management and leadership.
Ruby Batimana
Batimana is currently serving as the Evaluator for the SAMHSA grant in partnership with The Robert Young Center/UnityPoint. She also teaches for Orion Technical College.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Colleen Doak
A faculty member in the Master of Public Health program, Dr. Doak researches how public health messages impact the physical and social health of a community.
Sarah Eikleberry, PhD
Dr. Eikleberry's research and teaching intersect at sport studies and sport history and focus on the structures and ideologies that influence access and experiences in sport and physical activity settings.
Marianne Fenn
Teaches general education courses in communication and special courses in social media.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Aaron Hook
Aaron is a clinical instructor in the Theatre program.
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Christie Kostichek
Christie is the Contract Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services.
Lori Maher
Academic Support Specialist
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Tracy Schuster-Matlock
Dr. Schuster-Matlock provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the direct reporting areas, including, but not limited to: university assessment of student learning and course evaluations, HLC regional accreditation and compliance measures, and institutional research.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement

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