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Bethany Adams (2022) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education  
B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado, 2008
M.A., Clinical Mental Health, Denver Seminary, 2010
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2022

Christopher Adams (2011) Professor of Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry, Adams State College, 2006
Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, University of Colorado, 2011

Courtney Allen (2015) Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, University of Florida, 1998
M.Ed./Ed.S in School Counseling, University of Florida, 2002
Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education, University of Florida, 2015

Meredith Anderson (2015) Professor of Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Ohio State University, 2008
B.A. in Psychology w/ honors, Ohio State University, 2008
M.S. in Mathematics, New Mexico State University, 2011
Ph.D. in Mathematics, New Mexico State University, 2015

Xiang Ao (2025) Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S. in Applied Psychology, Hunan Normal University, 2014
M.A. in Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, 2017
Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, 2025

Kazi Zawad Arefin (2025) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S. Computer Science & Engineering, North South University
M.S. Computer Science, Marquette University
Ph.D. Computer Science, Marquette University

Olivia Ayers (2024) Clinical Associate Professor in Counselor Education 
A.A. in Psychology, John Wood Community College, 2010
B.A. in Psychology, Western Illinois University, 2013
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2016
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2024

David Bertolatus (2021) Assistant Professor of Biology 
B.A. in Music Performance, University of Iowa, 2007
B.S. in Biology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2013
M.S. in Biology, University of Colorado Denver, 2016 
Ph.D. in Integrative and Systems Biology, University of Colorado-Denver, 2021

Umesh Bhattarai (2018) Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University -Nepal, 2006
M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Tribhuvan University - Nepal, 2012
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of New Mexico, 2007 

Mikal (Mickey) Boisson (2024) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology 
B.S. in Sports Studies, University of Trinidad and Tobago, 2016 
M.S. in Sports Youth Development, Adelphi University, 2020
Ph.D. in Sports Management, University of Kansas, 2024

Beth Bonnstetter (2008) Professor of English and Communication
B.A. in Communication, Regis University, 1999
M.A. in Communication, Colorado State University, 2005
Ph.D. in Communications, University of Minnesota, 2008

Benita Brink (1994) Professor of Biology
B.S. in Biology, Aquinas College, 1984
Ph.D. in Biology: Microbial Genetics, Marquette University, 1989

Caroline Brown (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, Utah State University, 2019
M.A. in Counseling, Idaho State University, 2021 
Ph.D. in Counseling Education, Idaho State University, 2024

Jessica Brown (2017) Associate Professor of English 
A.A./A.S. in English/Biology, Casper College
B.A. in English, BYU, 2006
M.A. in English, BYU, 2010
Ph.D. in English, Arizona State University, 2018 

Kris Browne (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, Emory University
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lindsey Wilson College
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Holy Cross

Laura Bruneau (2007) Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, Miami University, 1998 
M.Ed. in Community Counseling, Kent State University, 2002
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Kent State University, 2007

Zena Buser (2007) Professor of Agribusiness
B.S. in AgriBusiness, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 1996
M.S. in AgriBusiness and Economics, West Texas A&M University, 2002
Ph.D. in Systems Agriculture, West Texas A&M University, 2007

Katrina Caldon​-Ruggles (2023) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology/Social, Adams State University 1996
M.A. in Community Counseling 1998, School of Counseling Emphasis 2010, Adams State University
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University 2023

Madalyn Caldwell (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, Auburn University, 2013 
M.S. in Counseling and Psychology, Troy University-Montgomery, 2015 
Ed.S. in Community Counseling, Troy University-Montgomery, 2018 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Walden University, 2024

Reilly Caldwell (2023) Food Studies Program Coordinator and Lecturer 
B.S. Sustainable Development: Community, Regional, and Global Development, Appalachian State University, 2021
M.A. Sustainable Communities, Northern Arizona University, 2023

Cecilia Ibarra Cantu (2022) Assistant Professor of Marketing 
B.S. in Actuarial Science, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Mexico, 1994
M.B.A., Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado del Puebla, Mexico, 2001
Ph.D. in Business and Management, University of Huddersfield, UK, 2021

Rebecca Caple(2017) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
 B.S. Psychology 1997 - Bridgewater University 
M.Ed Mental Health Counseling 2004 - University of Massachusetts, Boston 
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision 2018 - Adams State University. 

Lisa “Mari” Centeno (2004) Professor of Political Science
B.A. in Political Science, Purdue University, 1993
M.A. in Political Science, Arizona State University, 1996
Ph.D. in Political Science, Arizona State University, 2003

Kim Chacon (2016) Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. in Business Administration, Adams State College, 1998
B.S. in Nursing, Adams State College, 2007
M.S. in Nursing, University of Colorado, 2012

Ashley Clayton (2016) Professor of Mathematics (NTT)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Midwestern State University, 2010
M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Texas Tech University, 2016
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Texas Tech University, 2016

Annaliesa Connor-Meissner (2021) Assistant Professor of Art (NTT)
B.A. in Visual Arts with History, University of the West Indies - Trinidad and Tobago, 2006
M.A. in Art, Adams State University, 2015

Peter Costas (2024) Assistant Professor of Art 
B.A. in Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 2020
M.F.A in Studio Art (Photogrpahy), School of the Art Insitute of Chicago, 2022

Carol Cotter (2021) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, University of Houston - Clear Lake, 1996
M.A. in Social Work, University of Houston, 1999
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2021

Abigail Crouse (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, University of Pittsburgh, 2011 
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Westminster College, 2015 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2022 

Fallon Crowther (2017) Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. in Commercial Recreation, Brigham Young University, 2008
B.S. in Nursing, Adams State University, 2015
M.S.N-Ed, Norwich University, 2019.

Terry Dupler (2019) Associate Professor of Kinesiology 
B.S. in Fitness and Human Performance, University of Houston - Clear Lake, 1989
M.S. in Fitness and Human Performance, University of Houston - Clear Lake, 1991
Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Texas A&M University, 1996

Jeff Elison (2011) Professor of Psychology
B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics Minor, Kutztown University, 1983
M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 2000
Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 2003
Post-doc in Psychology, University of Denver, 2005

Sara Erdner (2019) Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S. in Communication Studies, University of Alabama - Huntsville, 2012
M.S. in Communication Studies, University of Tennessee, 2015
Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior, University of Tennessee, 2018

Caroline Gabe (2019) Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A. in Classical Archaeology and History, University of Michigan, 2003
M.S. in Anthropology, University of New Mexico, 2008
Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of New Mexico, 2019
M.S. Higher Education Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, 2022

Jess Gagliardi (2021) Director of First Year Seminars
B.A. in History, Government, Adams State University, 2011
M.A. in United States History, Adams State University, 2015
M.A. in Higher Education Administration, Louisiana State University, 2018
Ed.S. in Education Innovation & Leadership, Fort Hays State University, 2020 

Curtis Garcia (2015) Professor of Education
B.A. in Political Science, Yale University, 2008 
M.A. in Educational Leadership, Adams State University,2011.
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research and Policy, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, 2020

Sandra Gavin (2021) Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
B.S. in Psychology and Human Services, Upper Iowa University, 2015
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Iowa, 2018
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Northern Illinois University, 2021

Jessica Gazzola (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.S. in Psychology, Robert Morris University, 2018 
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2020
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Duquesne University

Lonnie Gillespie (2025) Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. in Business  Administration, Adams State University, 2006
M.B.A., Adams State University, 2011

Kyle Glenn (2017) Associate Professor of Economics
B.S. in Economics, Portland State University, 2010
M.A. in Economics, University of Denver, 2014
Ph.D. in Economics, The New School for Social Research, 2020

Timothy Gross (2024) Assistant Professor of Theatre 
B.A. in Theatre and Spanish, Montana State University-Billings, 1996
M.F.A in Theatre, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, 2000

Daniel Gulbrandsen (2024) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Utah Valley University, 2015
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2017
Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2023

Anthony Guntren (2021) Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A. in Art, Western State College, 2000
M.A. in Art, Adams State University, 2011
M.F.A in Art (Sculpture), Colorado State University, 2015

Ralph Hanke (2024) Assistant Professor of Business
B.A. in Philosophy, University of Waterloo, 1992 
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Waterloo, 1994
M.A. in Applied Philosophy, Bowling Green State University, 1998
Ph.D. in Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, 2005

Christina Harrell (2020) Associate Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in Business Administration, Adams State University, 2011
M.A. in Counseling, Adams State University, 2013
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2020

Janessa M. Henninger (2015) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.S. In Psychology, College of Chrleston, 2004 
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Northern Colorado, 2011 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a doctoral minor in Applied Research and Statistics, University of Northern Colorado, 2015

Elizabeth Hensley (2008) Professor of Business
B.S. in Business Administration (Emphasis in Marketing & Management), Adams State College, 2005 
M.B.A., Arizona State University, 2007
Ph.D. in Organization and Management, Capella University, 2016

Stephanie Hilwig (2003) Professor of Sociology
B.A. in Sociology, Adams State College, 1994 
M.A. in Sociology, California State University-Fullerton, 1999
Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2003

Nicholas (Nico) Holguin (2024) Assistant Professor of Theatre 
B.I.S. with a Theatre Emphasis, New Mexico State University, 2016 
M.F.A in Theatre Acting and Directing, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 2024

Karli Iceman (2023) Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in English, Oakland University, 2016
B.A. in History, Oakland University, 2016
B.A. in Psychology, Oakland University, 2016
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Oakland University, 2018
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Oakland University, 2023 

 Chris Kam (2023) Assistant Professor of Psychology 
B.Sc. in Psychology and Sociology, University of Toronto, 2008
M.Div. in Spiritual Formation, Tyndale University, 2015 
Ph.D. in Counselling and Spirituality, Saint Paul University, 2023

Jamie King (2023) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, Adams State University, 2015
M.S.N-ED, Capella University, 2019

Lynnea King (2011) Associate Professor of English
B.A. in English/Theatre, Wayland Baptist University, 1990 
M.A. in English, Texas Tech University, 1993
Ph.D. in English (20th Century American Literature and Film), Texas Tech University, 1998

Rena Kirkland (2017) Professor of Psychology
B.A. University of California-San Diego, 1997 
M.A. University of Northern Colorado, 2004
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 2013

Chayan Lahiri (2018) Assistant Professor of Earth Science
B.S. in Geology, University of Calcutta, 2003
M.S. in Geosciences, University of Idaho, 2008 
Ph.D. in Geosciences, University of Mississippi, 2018

Michelle Le Blanc (2016) Assistant Professor of English
B.S. in Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Colorado-Boulder, 1993
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Antioch University, 2012 
Cert. in Creative Writing Teaching Pedagogy, Antioch University, 2012

Alyson Leatherman (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in Communication and Spanish, Saint Mary’s College, 2001 
M.Ed. in Counselor Education, School Counseling, The College of William and Mary, 2006 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Oregon State University, 2024 

David Lee (2025) Assistant Professor of History
B.A. in History, Georgia State University, 2002
M.A. in History, University of Georgia, 2006
Ph.D. in History, Temple University, 2015

Luke Lee (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington, 2006
M.A. in Psychology: Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University, 2014
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2024

Melinda Leoce (2020) Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.E. University of Central Florida, 2010 
M.M. in Percussion Performance and Certificate in Ethnomusicology, Florida State University
D.M.A Indiana University, 2013

James M. Lind (2023) Assistant Professor of Music 
B.A. in Music, Summa Cum Laude, Texas Wesleyan University, 2003
M.M. in Music Performance, University of North Texas, 2005 
D.M.A. in Music Performance and Wind Conducting, Univerisity of North Texas, 2012

Richard Loosbrock (2000) Professor of History 
B.A. in History, University of Kansas, 1988
M.A. in History, University of New Mexico, 1993
Ph.D. in History, University of New Mexico, 2005

Michele Mann (2019) Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S. in Biology, Furman University, 1986
M.A. in Biology/Science Education, University of South Florida, 2000
Ph.D. in STEM Education, University of Texas - Austin, 2019

Yogesh Manoharan (2025) Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Arkansas Technological University
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Memphis

Mark Manzanares (1996) Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, Adams State College, 1989
M.A. in Community Counseling, Adams State College, 1992
Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies, Colorado State University, 2004

Maria Martinez (2014) Lecturer in Kinesiology 
B.A. in Human Performance and Physical Education, Adams State University, 2012
M.S. in Human Performance and Exercise Science, Adams State University, 2014

Cheri Meder (2013) Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Western State College, 2004
M.A. in School Counseling, Adams State College, 2008
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University, 2013

Ana Melendez (2024) Assistant Professor of Art 
B.A. in Community Art, Wheaton College (IL), 2017 
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2023

Christina Miller (2001) Professor of Chemistry 
B.S. in Chemistry, Adams State College, 1992
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1998

Gina Mitchell (2006) Professor of Psychology (NTT)
B.A. in Psychology/Spanish, University of South Dakota, 2002
M.S. in Psychology, Developmental and Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech, 2004
Ph.D. in Psychology, Developmental and Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech, 2006

Janene Medina Mondragón (2024) Assistant Professor in Education
B.A. in Exercise Physiology,  Adams State College,1990
B.A. in Psychology, Adams State College,1996
M.A. in Education,  Adams State University, 2017
Ed.D., Walden University, Minneapolis, 2022

Steve Moody (2023) Clinical Professor in Counselor Education 
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1996
M.C. in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling, Idaho State University, 2007
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University, 2012

Lay-nah Blue Morris-Howe (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.S. in Health Sciences, University of Wyoming, 2004 
M.S. in Counseling, University of Wyoming, 2007 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, 2011

Kieran Nduagbo (2019) Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S.Ed. in Special Education, Loyola University, 2001
M.A. in Educational Administration, Governors State University, 2005
Ph.D. in Higher Education, Seaton Hall University, 2018

Matthew Nehring (1998) Professor of Physics
B.S. in Physics Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1990
Ph.D. in Physics, University of Colorado-Boulder, 1995

Jenna Neilsen (2007) Professor of Theatre
B.A. in Theatre and Psychology, Ohio Northern University, 2001
M.F.A. in Theatre, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2007

Frank Novotny (2004) Professor of Chemistry 
B.S. in Chemistry, St. Norbert College, 1989
Ph.D. in Chemistry, South Dakota State University, 1993

Melissa O’Neill (2021) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,2009
M.A. in Counseling, Eastern New Mexico University, 2013
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2021

Johnsa Phares (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in Psychology, Ouachita Baptist University, 2002
M.A in Counseling, Adams State University, 2015
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2019

Sean Phelps (2025) Assistant Professor of Kinensiology
A.A.S. in Photography, Northwest College, 1984
B.A. in Mass Communications, Eastern Montana College, 1987
M.S. in Sport Management, Montana State University at Billings, 2001 
Ph.D. in Sport Management, Florida State University, 2006 

Amanda Pruit (2022) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, University of Memphis, 2007 
M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Memphis, 2009
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2022

Meliza Ramirez (2023) Assistant Professor of Spanish 
B.A. in English and Spanish, Idaho State University, 2002
M.A. in Romance Languages: Spanish, The University of Alabama, 2005
Ph.D. in Romance Languages: Spanish, The University of Alabama, 2008
M.A. in TESOL, University of Central Florida, 2019 

Neil Rigsbee (2015) Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, College of Santa Fe
M.A. in Counseling, Webster University
Ph.D. in Counselor Education, University of New Mexico

Tracey Robinson (2001) Professor of Kinesiology
B.S. in Human Kinetics, University of Guelph, 1985
M.S. in Physical Education and Biology, New Mexico State University, 1987
Ph.D. in Human Performance, Oregon State University, 1994

Beth Robison (2009) Professor of Music
B.M. in Vocal Performance, Ohio University, 1986
M.M. in Choral Conducting, Ohio University, 2005
D.M.A. in Choral Conducting, University of Kansas, 2008

Natalie Rogers (2014) Assistant Professor of Accounting 
CPA; M.B.A., Adams State College, 2011
M.S. in Accounting, Grand Canyon University, 2018

Katie Sacco (2024) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in Linguistics, University of Maryland - College Park, 2008 
M.COUN. in Student Affairs Counseling, Idaho State University, 2018
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University, 2021

Judith St. John (2024) Associate Professor of Biology (NTT)
B.A. in Biology, University of Colorado, 1984 
M.S. in Biomedical Sciences, Hood College, 1990
Ph.D. in Biology, University of Denver, 2007 

Penny Sanders (2013) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.S. in Radio/TV Communication, Eastern New Mexico University, 1984
M.A. in Counseling/Student Personnel, Northern Arizona University, 1988
Ed.D. in Counseling, Texas A&M -Commerce, 1999

Colleen Schaffner (2018) Professor of Psychology
B.A. in Psychology, George Washington University, 1985
M.A. in Animal Behavior, Bucknell University, 1991
Ph.D. in Biological Psychology, University of Nebraska, 1996

Matthew Schildt (2005) Professor of Music
B.M. in Music Recording Technology and Composition, Lebanon Valley College, 1998
M.A. in Music Composition, Kent State University, 2000
Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition, Kent State University, 2005.

Heidi Schneider (2018) Associate Professor of Sociology 
A.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies, Mira Costa Community College, 2007
B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies, California State University-San Marcos, 2009 
M.A. in Sociology, University of California-San Diego, 2013
Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California-San Diego, 2016

Justine Schwarz (2023) Assistant Professor of Education 
B.A. in Elementary Education, Truman State University, 1988
Masters in Teaching and Leadership, St. Xavier University, 2000
Ph.D. in Cognition and Instruction, Gradn Canyon University, 2022

Christopher Schwinghammer (2023) Assistant Professor of Biology 
B.S. in Biology, Emporia State University, 2014
M.S. in Natural Science, Southeast Missouri State University, 2017
Ph.D. in Forest Resource Science, West Virginia University, 2022

Elizabeth Scott-Janda (2025) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D. Educational Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado, 2019
M.S., Mathematics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, May 2006
A.B., History, Bryn Mawr College, May 1990

Ahmed Shafee (2021) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S. in Communication and Information, Helwan University (Egypt), 2011
M.S. in Computer Engineering, Helwan University (Egypt), 2018
ABD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 2022

Julie Silipo (2023) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in Psychology, Whitman College, 2005
M.S, in School Counseling, Syracuse University, 2011
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2023

Kassiopeia Smith (2023) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Washington State University, 2014
M.E. in Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, 2017
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, 2018

Colleen Stabolepszy (2023) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education 
B.A. in Biology and Psychology, Adams State College (1993)
M.A. in Counseling, Adams State University (1997) 

Madeleine Stevens (2017) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Liberal Arts with emphasis in Studio Arts, University of Colorado-Denver, 1994
M.A. in Art Therapy, Southwestern College, 2005
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2020

Michael Stewart (2017) Associate Professor of Sociology 
B.S. in Sociology/Psychology, East Central University, 1996
M.S. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2003 
Ph.D. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2008

Jesika Stuart (2023) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.S. in Psychology, Georgia Southern University
M.Ed. in Counselor Education: School Counseling, Georgia Southern University
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University

Sonja Sutherland (2023) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University
M.S., Professional Counseling, Georgia State University
B.S., Psychology, New York University

John Taylor (1999) Professor of Theatre
B.A. in Theatre, Wichita State University, 1988
M.A. in Theatre (Hist. Lit. Crit.), Ohio State University, 1990
Ph.D. in Theatre (Hist. Lit. Crit.), Ohio State University, 1994

Jared Thiemann (2014) Associate Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. in General Studies, Idaho State University, 2007
M.C. in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling, Idaho State University, 2009
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University, 2013

Kirk Thiemann (2022) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in General Studies, Idaho State University, 2013
M.COUN. in Student Affairs Counseling, Idaho State University, 2015
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Wyoming, 2021

Krissy Treviranus (2025) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A., Philosophy, University of New Mexico, 1999
M.S., Counseling and Psychology, Troy University, 2015
Ph.D., Counseling Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2025

Paul Tunis (2020) Assistant Professor of Communications
B.A. in English Literature, Arizona State University, 2006
M.F.A. in Writing (Fiction), Sarah Lawrence College, 2009

Billy Ulibarri (2021) Associate Professor of Sociology 
B.A. in Sociology/Social Welfare, University of New Mexico, 2001
M.A. in Sociology, University of New Mexico, 2004
Ph.D. in Sociology, University of New Mexico, 2015

Nick T. Van De Voorde (2024) Assistant Professor of Sociology 
B.A. in Political Science, Louisiana State University, 2015 
M.A. in Sociology, University of New Orleans, 2018 
Ph.D. in Sociology, Louisiana State University, 2024

Alex Vernon (2022) Assistant Professor of Management
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1985
M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1987
D.B.A. in Quantitative Analysis, Louisiana Tech University, 1994

Joaquin Vila (2019) Professor of Teacher Education
B.A. in English, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, 1975
M.A. in Linguistics, Michigan State University, 1983 
Ph.D. in Linguistics, Michigan State University, 1991

Kelsey Ward (2023​) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education
B.A. in Psychology, The Ohio State University (2012)
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wright State University (2016) 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Adams State University (2023)

Tony Weathers (2005) Professor of Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics (Minor in Physics), Mercer University, 1991
M.S. in Mathematics, Auburn University, 1993
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Auburn University, 1998

Ben J. Wilson (2023) Clinical Assistant Professor, Counselor Education
B.G.S. (General Studies), Indiana University, 2006 
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Capella University, 2010 
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Capella University, 2017 

Anthony (AJ) Webb (2017) Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration (NTT)
B.S. in Business Administration (Emphasis in Healthcare, Minor in Marketing and Management), Adams State University, 2010
M.B.A., Adams State University, 2013

Mohamed Yusri Zaro (2010) Assistant Professor of Finance
M.B.A., California State University, 1984
CAGS (Doctoral Level) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Financial Management, North Central University, 2015

Brian Zuleger (2014) Professor of Kinesiology 
B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, Western Washington University, 2009
M.S. in Human Movement and Performance, Western Washington University, 2011 
Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion, University of Missouri, 2014