Faculty

Clayton A. Arnold (1969) Professor Emeritus, Psychology and Education:  B.A., Music Education, MacPhail College of Music; M.S., Counseling-Guidance, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1963; Student Personnel Services, University of Florida, 1968; Ed.D., Education Psychology, University of Wyoming, 1980.

Ann L. Avery (1989) Professor Emeritus, English: B.A., English, University of South Florida, 1967; M.A., English, University of Wyoming, 1986.

Anna Baler (2018) Assistant Professor, Nursing: B.S., Nursing, Idaho State University, 1999; M.S., Nursing, Weber State University, 2018.

Steve Barlow (2005) Dean of Students/Athletic Director and Instructor:  A.A., Garden City Community College, 1985; B.A. Administration of Justice, University of Wyoming, 1997; B.A., Psychology and Social Science, University of Wyoming, 2002; M.A., Education, University of Wyoming, 2013.

Colleen Bartlett (2012) Professor, Education: B.A., Early Childhood Education, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 1990; M.E., Curriculum and Instruction, Lesley University, 2000; EdD, Education, Walden University, 2015.

Michael Bostick (2010) Professor, Mathematics: B.S., Mathematics, University of Wyoming, 2006; B.S., Physics, University of Wyoming, 2009; M.S., Mathematics, University of Wyoming, 2009.

Ron Broce (1973) Professor Emeritus, Political Science:  B.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University, 1969; M.A., Political Science, Eastern New Mexico University, 1970.

Joyce Campbell (2021) Instructor, Human Services/Social Work: A.A., General, Central Wyoming College, 1993; B.S.W., Social Work, University of Wyoming, 1994; M.S.W., Social Work, University of Denver, 1996; Ph.D., Psychology, Walden University, 2020.

Maygen Cassity (2009) Professor, Communication: B.S., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Idaho State University, 2007; M.A., Rhetorical Studies, Idaho State University, 2009.

Dudley Cole (2000) Professor Emeritus, Welding Technology:  A.A.S., Auto Technology, Kishwaukee Junior College, 1976; A.S., General Education, Kishwaukee Junior College, 1978; B.S., Education, Northern Illinois University, 1980.

Jennifer Cole (2009) Professor, Equine Studies: B.S., Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming, 2001; M.S., Animal Science, North Carolina State University, 2015.

Wesley Connally (1995) Professor, English: B.A., Political Science & English, Sam Houston State University, 1989; M.A., English, Sam Houston State University, 1991; D.A., English, Idaho State University, 2008.

Glenna Cooper (2022) Instructor, Nursing: B.S.N., Hawaii Pacific University, 2008; M.S.N. Leadership in Health Care Systems, 2022.

Leland E. Corey (1983) Professor Emeritus, Engineering:  B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho, 1963; M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho, 1965.

Carol Dahlberg (1975) Professor Emeritus, Music:  B.M., Performance, College of Idaho, Boise State University, 1972; Paris American Academy, France, 1972; M.M., Performance, University of Idaho, 1974.

Sharon Dalton (1991) Professor Emeritus, Music: B.M.E., Music Education, Northern State University (SD), 1980.

Jewel D. Dirks (1990) Professor, Psychology: B.M., Music, Colorado State University, 1974; M.M., Music, University of Rochester, 1975; D.M.A., University of Rochester, 1977; M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 1987.

Joseph P. Dolan (1969) Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences: B.S., Zoology, Colorado State University, 1967; M.S., Zoology, Colorado State University, 1969; D.A., Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, 1978.

Charlotte L. Donelson (1983) Professor Emeritus:  B.S., Business Education, Chadron State College, 1969; M.S., Business Education, University of Wyoming, 1974; M.E., Computer Education, Lesley College, MA, 1986.

James Drake (2022) Instructor, Business: B.S., management Information Systems, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1998; M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Nevada, Reno, 2001; Ph.D., Hospitality Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2015.

Keith Duren (2021) Instructor, Agriculture: B.S., Agricultural Education, Montana State University, 1997; M.S., Agricultural Education, Montana State University, 2005.

Billie Dutcher (1984) Professor Emeritus, Nursing: Med. Tech., University of Wyoming, 1964; B.S.N., Nursing, Alaska Methodist University, 1976; M.S.N., University of Wyoming, 1989. 

Benjamin Evans (1998) Professor, English: B.S., English, Lewis-Clark State College, 1989; M.A., English, University of Idaho, 1993; M.F.A., English, Eastern Washington University, 1995.

William Finney (2010) Professor, Chemistry and Physics: B.S., Chemistry, Binghamton University, 1997; Ph.D., Chemistry, Syracuse University, 2002

Matthew Flint (2002) Professor, Art:  B.F.A., Commercial Art, Central Missouri State University, 1994; M.F.A., Art (Painting), Wichita State University, 2002.

Tammy Forbis (2017) Assistant Professor, Business: A.S., Business Administration, Central Wyoming College, 1996; B.S., Business Administration, University of Wyoming, 1998; M.B.A., University of Wyoming, 1999.

Joseph Fountain (2018) Assistant Professor, Psychology: B.A., Political Science, Seattle University, 1992; M.S., Psychology, Eastern Washington University, 2018.

Lacey Gibbens (2021) Instructor, Nursing: A.S.N., Nursing, Ameritech, 2018, B.S.N., Nursing, Ameritech, 2020.

Barbara Gose (1978) Professor Emeritus, Political Science:  B.A., Political Science, University of Texas at Austin, 1962; M.A., Political Science, North Texas State University, 1972.

Lucy Graham (2020) Instructor, Biology and Physical Sciences: B.A., Music/Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2015; M.S., Cancer Research, University of Nebraska, Medical Center, 2020.

Beth L. Gray (1994) Professor Emeritus, Business: B.S., Business Administration, University of Wyoming, 1988; M.S., Business Administration, University of Nebraska, 1996.

David Gray (1998) Professor, English: B.F.A., Theater Performance, University of Wyoming, 1993; M.F.A., Theater Management, California State University at Long Beach, 1996.

Amy Hernandez (2011) Professor, Nursing; B.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 1997; M.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 2012.

Matthew Herr (2005) Professor, Microcomputer Applications & Social Media:  B.S., Education, Ohio State University, 1989.

Jeffrey Hosking (1998) Professor, Rural Health and Safety/Professor Rural Health and Safety/Assistant Dean of Distance Education/Director of Rural Justice Training Center: B.S., Finance, University of Idaho, 1979; J.D., University of Idaho, College of Law, 1982; Ph.D., Education and Human Resource Studies, Colorado State University, 2014.

Robert A. Hussa (1980) Professor Emeritus, Music: B.M., Music Education, University of Idaho, 1975; M.M., Music Performance, University of Wyoming, 1980.

Kristy Jones: (2015) Associate Professor, Medical Assistant: A.A.S., Medical Office Assistant, Portland Community College, 1978.

Kirsten Kapp (2006) Professor, Biology & Mathematics (Jackson):  B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of Vermont, 1998; M.S., Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005.

Nita Kehoe (2000) Professor, Art: B.F.A., Design, University of Iowa, 1993; M.A., Sculpture, University of Iowa, 1996; M.F.A., Sculpture, University of Cincinnati, 1998.

Jennifer Kellner (2006) Professor, Mathematics:  A.A., Secondary Education, Eastern Wyoming College, 1996; B.S., Education, Chadron State College, 1998; M.E., Sec Curr & Instruct/Mathematics, Chadron State College, 2008.

Princess Killebrew (1996) Professor Emeritus, Education: B.S., English and Math, Northern Arizona University, 1964; M.A., English Ed., Northern Arizona University, 1972.

James Kinola (2021) Instructor, Nursing: B.S., Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1990; B.S., Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009; M.S.N., Nursing, Walden University, 2016.

Jacki Klancher (2009) Professor, Environmental Technician: B.S., Geography, University of Calgary, 2002; M.S., Biology, University of St. Joseph, 2012.

Nancy Larson (1987) Professor Emeritus, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology: B.S. Physical Education, University of Utah, 1966; M.S. Physiology, University of Utah, 1968.

Amy Madera (2009) Program Director/Professor, Hospitality Management: B.A., Hotel & Restaurant Management, Michigan State University; 1995; M.A., Education, University of Wyoming, 2014.

Michael Manning (2003) Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice: B.S., Political Science, Arizona State University, 1971; J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 1979.

Steve McAllister (2001) Professor Emeritus, Biology/Microbiology:  A.A., Science, College of the Canyons, 1979; B.S., Business Administration, California State University, Northridge, 1983; M.S., Microbiology, University of Montana, 1998.

Lynne McAuliffe (2001) Dean for Business, Technical, Health & Safety and Assistant Professor: M.A., Organizational Design & Improvement, City University, 1995.

Debbie McClure (2007) Professor Emeritus, Nursing:  B.S., Nursing, Weber State University, 1993; M.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 2003.

JoAnne McFarland (1974) Professor Emeritus, Speech-Communication: A.A., Cottey College for Women, 1967; B.A., Speech-Theater, University of Wyoming, 1969; M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wyoming, 1976; Ph.D., Communication, University of Utah, 1988.

Roger Melton (1981) Professor Emeritus, Mathematics:  A.A., Liberal Arts, Eastern Wyoming College, 1960; B.S., Math-Chemistry-Education, University of Wyoming, 1963; M.A., Mathematics, Western Michigan University, 1967.

John Metzler (2015) Associate Professor, Electrical Apprenticeship: A.A. General Studies, Central Wyoming College, 2002.

Michael Myers (2000) Professor Emeritus, Theatre: B.A., Theatre, Southern Illinois University, 1976; M.A., Education, St. Joseph College, 1989; M.A., Theatre, Bowling Green State University, 1990.

Anne Nez (2003) Professor, Nursing: A.A.S., Nursing, Central Wyoming College, 1997; B.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 1999; M.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 2007; D.N.P., American Sentinel University, 2016.

Amanda Nicholoff (2006) Professor, Television Broadcasting/Communication:  A.S., Broadcasting, Central Wyoming College, 1992; B.A., Radio/Television, University of Montana, 1995.

Jeremy Nielsen (2012) Professor, Film, Movie & Digital Content: B.A., Film and Media Arts, University of Utah, 1998; M.F.A., Film and Media Arts, The University of Utah, 2012.

Mark Nordeen (2002) Dean Arts and Sciences and Professor:  B.S. & H., Biology, Iowa State University, 1977; B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri – Columbia, 1983; M.S., Physiology, Wright State University, 1988; Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado, 1999.

Donna Olsen (1981) Professor Emeritus, Business: B.S., Business Education, Brigham Young University, 1977; M.S., Business Education, Brigham Young University, 1979; PhD, Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997.

Elizabeth Oliver (2016) Assistant Professor, Nursing: B.S., Nursing, Western Governors University, 2015; M.S., Nursing, Western Governors University, 2016.

Melena Osborne (2019) Assistant Professor, Mathematics: B.S., Mathematics, Tarleton State University, 2014; M.S., Mathematics, Tarleton State University, 2016; M.A.T., Mathematics, Western Governors University, 2017.

Ethan Page (2020) Instructor, Alpine Science Institute: B.S., Animal Science, Delaware Valley College, 2009; M.S., Environmental Bioscience in a Changing Climate, 2012.

Kathryn Patterson (2014) Associate Professor, Mathematics/ABE/GED Instructor: B.S., Mathematics, University of Wyoming, 1997; Ph.D. Philosophy, Mathematics, Montana State University, 2009.

Willis Patterson (1971) Professor Emeritus, Art: B.A., Education, 1966; M.A., Art, 1969; M.F.A., Art, University of Wyoming, 1971.

Margaret Peart (1983) Professor Emeritus, Business Technology: B.S., English, Utah State University, 1965; M.S., Business Education, Utah State University, 1987.

Donald E. Quayle (1968) Professor Emeritus, Education: B.S., Physical Education, Michigan State University, 1954; M.S., Physical Education, University of Colorado, 1959; Ed.D., Education, University of Wyoming, 1970.

Carol Rardin (1978) Professor Emeritus, Mathematics: A.A., Art, Central Wyoming College, 1985; B.A., Mathematics, University of Wyoming, 1971; M.A., Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado, 1990.

Robert Richards (1986) Professor Emeritus, Accounting: B.S., Business Administration, University of Wyoming, 1964.

Richard W. Scott (1975) Professor Emeritus, Biology:  B.S., Botany, University of Wyoming, 1964; M.S., Botany, University of Wyoming, 1966; M.A., Botany, University of Michigan, 1969; Ph.D., Botany, University of Michigan, 1972.

Lonnie Slack (2001) Professor, Photography:  A.A.S., Photography, Northwest College, 1995; B.F.A., Visual Communications, American Intercontinental University, 2005.

Suzanne “Suki” M. Smaglik (2000) Professor, Earth and Physical Sciences: B.A., Chemistry & Geology, Beloit College, 1982; M.S., Geochemistry, Colorado School of Mines, 1987.

Dale Smith (1984 ) Professor Emeritus, Electronic Media/KCWC-FM Station Manager:  B.A. Sociology, Augusta College, 1970; M.S. Instructional Technology, University of Wyoming 1993.

Patricia A. Stalley (1982) Professor Emeritus, Equine Science: B.S., Elementary Education, University of South Dakota at Springfield, 1973.

Stacey Stanek (2003) Director of Nursing and Professor, Nursing: A.S., Nursing, Central Wyoming College, 1993; B.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 2001; M.S., Nursing, University of Wyoming, 2006; D.N.P., American Sentinel University, 2016.

Darryl Steeds (2010) Professor, Welding: A.A.S., Welding, Central Wyoming College, 2016.

James Thurman (2005) Professor, Political Science Online:  A.A., Political Science, 1988, B.A., Political Science, 1989, M.A., Political Science, University of Louisville, 1996; M.A., Humanities, California State University, 2007; M.A., Social Science, Harrison Middleton University, 2013; Ph.D., Social Science, Harrison Middleton University, 2014.

Buck Tilton (2009) Professor, English: B.A., History, Washburn University, 1970; M.S., Experiential Education, Minnesota State University, 1984.

Kathleen Tilton (2014) Associate Professor, Criminal Justice:  B.A., English, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 1991; J.D., Law, University of Colorado, 1994.

Claudia Troxel (2022) Instructor, Biology/Physical Sciences: B.S., Biochemistry, College of Charleston, 1991; B.A., German, College of Charleston, 1991; M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Montana State University-Bozeman, 2014; Ph.D., Toxicology, Oregon State University, 1996.

Darran Wells (2007) Professor, Outdoor Education and Leadership: B.A., Philosophy, University of Houston, 1993; M.A., Adventure Education, Prescott College, 2007

Vonda Wells (2022) Instructor, Education: B.S., Elementary Education, University of Providence, 1994; M.A., Education, University of Wyoming, 2002; Ph.D., Education, University of Wyoming, 2008.

Joey West (2017) Assistant Professor/Director, Theatre: B.A., Music & Theatre, Southern Virginia University, 2005; M.A., Acting, Liverpool John Moores University, 2011; M.F.A., Theatre Arts, Minnesota State University, 2012.

Gilbert Wilson (1968) Professor Emeritus, Mathematics: B.S., Mathematics, Chadron State College, 1958; M.S., Mathematics, University of Wyoming, 1960.

Amanda Winchester (2021) Instructor, Meat Science: B.S., Agribusiness, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2020; M.S., Agricultural Education, South Dakota State University, 2022.

Tara Womack (2001) Professor, Biology: A.S., Biological Science and Resource Management, Central Wyoming College, 1993; B.S., Biology, University of Wyoming, 1995; M.S., Zoology & Physiology, University of Wyoming, 1997.

Brittany Yeates (2008) Associate Professor, Business:  B.S., Sports Management, Southern New Hampshire University, 2006; M.S., Marketing, Southern New Hampshire University, 2017.