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2006-07 PLU Catalog

Administrative Offices

 President

Loren J. Anderson, President
Laura J. Polcyn, Assistant to the President
Vicky L. Winters, Executive Associate to the President

Campus Ministry
Nancy J. Connor, Campus Pastor
Dennis G. Sepper, Campus Pastor

Academic Leadership


Office of the Provost


Patricia O. Killen, Acting Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies
LeAnn D. Evey, Administrative Associate
Marie J. Wutzke, Institutional Research Analyst
Carol A. Bautista, Systems and Assessment Coordinator

Wang Center for International Programs


Neal W. Sobania, Executive Director
Susan M. Mann, Associate Director of Wang Center; Director of Study Away
Charry L. Benston, Assistant Director, Program Administration
Amy E. Fox, Coordinator, Student Advising and International Internship

Multi-disciplinary Programs


Roberta S. Brown, Chair, International Core Program
Paul Manfredi, Chair, Chinese Studies Program
Solveig C. Robinson, Chair, Publishing and Printing Arts Program
Claudia Berguson, Chair, Scandinavian Area Studies Program
Duane D. Swank, Chair, Environmental Studies Program
Priscilla A. St. Clair, Chair, Global Studies Program
Susan Adair Dwyer-Shick, Chair, Legal Studies and University Pre-Law Advisor
Beth M. Kraig, Chair, Women's Studies Program
Stephen Woolworth, Chair, First-Year Experience Program

College of Arts and Sciences


Division of Humanities


Douglas E. Oakman, Dean
James M. Albrecht, Chair, English
Tamara R. Williams, Chair, Languages and Literatures
Greg Johnson, Chair, Philosophy
Samuel E. Torvend, Chair, Religion
Susan E. Young, Director, Scandinavian Cultural Center
Bridget E. Yaden, Director, Learning Resource Center
Rona D. Kaufman, Director, Writing Center

Division of Natural Sciences


Angelia G. Alexander, Dean
Dana Garrigan, Chair, Biology
Craig Fryhle, Chair, Chemistry
Kenneth D. Blaha, Chair, Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Jill M. Whitman, Chair, Geosciences
Bryan C. Dorner, Chair, Mathematics
Richard Louie
, Chair, Physics
Ann F. Tolo, Administrative Associate
Matthew W. Hacker, Network Systems Administrator
Terrence D. Nicksic, Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry

Division of Social Sciences


Norris Peterson, Dean
Elizabeth Brusco, Chair, Anthropology
Karen Travis, Chair, Economics
Robert P. Ericksen, Chair, History
Charles York, Chair, Marriage and Family Therapy
Ann Kelleher, Chair, Political Science
Michelle Ceynar, Chair, Psychology
Joanna Gregson, Chair, Sociology and Social Work
Kathy Russell, Director, Social Work Program

School of Arts and Communication


Edward S. Inch,Dean
John Hallam, Chair, Art
Peter Ehrenhaus, Chair, Communication and Theatre
David P. Robbins, Chair, Music
Linda C. Miller, Administrative Associate, Music
Pamela A. Deacon, Manager of Music Performance and Outreach

School of Business


Andrew Turner, Acting Dean
Diane MacDonald, Associate Dean
Abby Wigstrom-Carlson, Director, Graduate Program and External Relations
Deanna Steiner
, Coordinator, Undergraduate Programs

School of Education


Paula H. Leitz, Associate Dean
Michael Hillis, Director, Graduate Studies
Tony T. Aho, Administrative Manager

School of Nursing


Terry W. Miller, Dean
Patsy L. Maloney
, Director, Center for Continued Nursing Education
Dana L. Zaichkin
, Director, Wellness Center
Audrey E. Cox, Advisor, Admission Coordinator
Susan Duis, Advising Admissions

School of Physical Education


Anthony Evans, Interim Dean
Colleen M. Hacker, Assistant Dean

Department of Athletics

Laurie L. Turner, Director, Athletics
Jennifer L. Thomas, Assistant Athletic Trainer; Senior Woman Athletic Administrator
Vacant, Head Men's Basketball Coach
James A. Johnson, Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach, Director of Aquatics and Summer Swim Program
Craig L. McCord, Assistant Football Coach
Geoff S. Loomis, Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
Gary W. Nicholson, Head Athletic Trainer
Gilbert J. Rigell, Head Women's Basketball Coach
Scott E. Westering, Head Football Coach
Rick E. Noren, Head Softball Coach, Athletic Facilities Director
Michael J. Keim, Assistant Football Coach, Director of Intramurals and Club Sports

Administrative Areas


Information and Technology Services


Chris D. Ferguson, Associate Provost, Academic and Information Services
Margaret E. Crayton, Director, Academic User Support
Gail L. Egbers, Chair, Reference Department
Keith E. Folsom, Director, Systems and Communications
Diane F. Harris, Director, Circulation and Building Services
Kirk Isakson, Director, Multimedia Services
Francesca Lane Rasmus, Director, Library Technical Services
Layne E. Nordgren, Director, Instructional Technologies
Kerstin E. Ringdahl, Curator of Special Library Collections, Archivist
Chris D. Sanders, Director, Administrative Computing

Registrar


Kristin H. Plaehn, Registrar
Kelly Gaspar Poth, Graduation Administrator
Kevin Berg,  Evaluations Administrator
Beth Crippen, Evaluations Administrator

Ramstad Commons and Advising


Patricia E. Roundy, Dean, Student Academic Success
Alison M. Navarette, Assistant Director, Academic Advising
Leslie J. Foley, Director, Academic Assistance
Ruth Rogers, Director, Career Development & Student Employment
Aubree A. Robinson, Academic Advising/Career Counselor
A. Maxine Herbert-Hill
, Director, Academic Internships
Ione S. Crandall
, Director, Center for Public Service
Richard A. Seeger, Director, Student Academic Success
Erin M. Dana, Transfer Advisor
Cynthia L. Riley, Academic Advisor
Olivia M. Jackson, Assistant Director, Academic Assistance
Kelly A. David
, Career Counselor
Pam Martin, Manager, Student Employment & State Work Study
Ruth Tweeten, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities
Andrea Wilcox, Senior Administrative Assistant/Wild Hope Project Manager
Jay Barber, Assistant to Director, Academic Internships & Center for Public Safety

Admission and Enrollment Services


Laura F. Majovski, Vice President, Admission and Student Life

Admission


Karl A. Stumo, Associate Vice President, Admission and Financial Aid
Jennifer S. Olsen Krenge
l, Director, Admission
Cheryl A. Hansen, Director, International Admission
Joelle Pretty
, Director, Transfer Recruitment
David P. Gerry, Associate Director, International Student Services
Christopher E. Anderson, Assistant Director, Admission
Melanie Cunningham, Associate Director, Multi-Cultural Recruitment
Erika M. Anderson, Associate Director, Information Specialist and Office Manager
Morgan Forrey, Senior Admission Counselor
Philip Betz, Admission Counselor
Jedd S. Chang, Admission Counselor
Daniel Donohoue, Admission Counselor
Cory M. Kantorowicz, Admission Counselor
Gwyneth Lang, Admission Counselor
Tamara L. Schaps, Admission Counselor
Jenna Steffenson, Admission Counselor

Financial Aid


Kay W. Soltis, Director
Ronald M. Noborikawa, Senior Associate Director
Joan M. Riley, Associate Director, Systems
Lorie J. Staab, Associate Director, Operations
Cynthia L. Simpson, Financial Aid Administrator
Sean L. Garnes, Financial Aid Administrator
Katherine W. Loffer, Senior Financial Aid Administrator
Barbara L. Zettel, Senior Financial Aid Administrator

Student Services Center


Susan M. Drake, Director
Bonney L. Atwood, Student Services Counselor
Lissa K. Hendrix, Student Services Counselor
Jacki F. Lantz, Student Services Counselor
Marcia E. Pecchia, Student Services Counselor
Neshell D. Henkel Chabot, Veterans Coordinator, Student Services Counselor

Development and University Relations


Stephen Cornils, Vice President for Development and University Relations
Sharon Powell, Assistant to the Vice President

Operations and Research


Allison S. Roberts, Director

Alumni and Parent Relations


Lauralee Hagen, Director
Erik L. Melver, Assistant Director, Programs and Services
Jacob Himmelman, Assistant Director, Special Events and Outreach

Congregation Relations


Lee Kluth, Director

Development


James A. Plourde, Executive Director
Heather N. Dewey, Development Director, Annual Fund
David E. Gunovich, Development Director, Major Gifts
Monica R. Hurley
, Development Director, Major Gifts
Edgar Larson, Executive Director – Charitable Estate Planning
Teri A. Moore, Development Director, Corporations and Foundation Relations
Douglas L. Page, Senior Development Director, Gift Planning
Laura E. Hunter, Assistant Director, Annual Giving
Janet C. Goehren, Director, Donor Relations

KPLU-FM


Kerry Swanson, Interim General Manager
Martin Need, GM Emeritus
Joseph T. Cohn
, Assistant Station Manager, Programming
Nancy K. Knudsen, Assistant Station Manager, Development
Jeff A. Bauman, Assistant Station Manager, Finance and Operations
Pauline Campbell, Data/Gift Processing Manager
Brenda J. Goldstein Young
, Promotions Director
Diana Buti, Office Manager
Nick Francis, Music Director
Erin A. Hennessey, News Director
Lowell E. Kiesow, Chief Engineer
Earnest T. Hollins, Financial Planning Analyst
Kerry A. Swanson, Chief Operations Officer

University Communications


Gregory W. Brewis, Executive Director
Debbie J. Jenkins, Director, Printing
Katherine D. Hansen, Director, News and Information
Simon K. Sung, Art Director
Jordan P. Hartman, University Photographer
Steve E. Hansen, Print Publications Manager
Toby R. Beal, Web Content Manager

Finance and Operations


Sheri J. Tonn, Vice President, Finance and Operations
Ginger J. Peck, Manager, Office of Finance and Operations
Jennifer M. Wamboldt, Environmental Health and Safety Manager
John Kaniss, Construction Manager

Business Office


Robert K. Riley, Associate Vice President and Controller
Patricia A. O'Donnell, Director of Financial Services
Erika L. Borrell, Manager, Student Account Receivables
Gemma Dulay, Senior Accountant
Terri L. Mitchell, Accounts Receivable, Cash Manager

Facilities Management


David L. Kohler, Director of Facilities Management
Bruce C. Broussard, Maintenance Manager
Lori Prall, Cleaning Services Manager
Sara J. Paz, Grounds Maintenance Manager

Dining Services


Erin M. McGinnis, Director
Wendy S. Robins, Manager, Cash Operations
Jeffrey M. Smith, PM Operations Manager
Nancy M. Rahn, Manager, Production
Jennifer J. Stolz, AM Operations Manager
Linda L. Nyland, Manager, Catering Training

Human Resource Services


Teri Phillips, Director
Gretchen Cosgrove, Assistant Director

Auxiliary Services


Mark R. Mulder, Director
Angie R. Zurcher
, Director, Bookstore
Gary L. Cinotto
, Golf Course Manager
Valerie J. Seely, Manager, Concierge and Card Operations

Student Life


Laura F. Majovski, Vice President for Admission and Student Life
Phyllis L. Meyerhoff
, Administrative Associate

Student Academic Success


Patricia Roundy, Dean, Student Academic Success
Richard A. Seeger, Director, Student Academic Success

Campus Safety and Information


Marsha K. Stril, Director
Devon Taylor
, Operations Supervisor
Thomas W. Higdon
, Operations Supervisor
Jeffrey S. Wilgus, Operations Supervisor
Michael T. Moore, Operations Supervisor

Career Development


Ruth Rogers, Director, Career Development and Student Employment
Kelly A. David, Career Counselor
Aubree A. Robinson, Academic Advisor/Career Counselor

Counseling and Testing Services


C. Mark Anderson, Director/Psychologist
Joanne R. Ito, Psychologist
Elizabeth A. Barton, Psychologist
Mary Simonson, Psychiatrist

Health Services Center


Susan A. Doll, Director, Physician's Assistant
Laurie M. Rogers
, Physician's Assistant
Rosaliee A. Burmester
, Licensed Practical Nurse
Rick Cooley, Licensed Practical Nurse
Rich Bailey, Physician's Assistant

Residential Life


Tom A. Huelsbeck, Assistant Dean, Campus Life; Director, Residential Life
Matthew J. Lamsma
, Associate Director
Shelley L. Griffiths, Resident Director
Stephanie A. Serventi, Operations Manager
Josh Alexander, Resident Director
Courtney Bailey
, Resident Director
Amy Irish, Resident Director
Heather Melver, Resident Director
Lace Smith, Resident Director
Joey Weber, Resident Director

Services for Students with Disabilities


Ruth I. Tweeten, Director

Student Employment


Pam Martin, Manager, Student Employment and State Work Study

Student Involvement and Leadership


Eva R. Johnson, Director, Student Involvement and Leadership; Director, Diversity Center
Angelica Hambrick, Associate Director, Multicultural Affairs
Frederick E. Eastman, Associate Director
Allison B. Stephens
, Assistant Director, Orientation and Student Involvement
Jeff Olsen Krengel, Associate Director of SIL, Conduct and Leadership
Lace M. Smith, Programs Coordinator