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A

Dan Albrecht
Professor, Biology
B.A. St. Olaf College
M.S. University of North Dakota
Ph.D. University of New Mexico
Phone: (406) 657-1103
Office: Bair Science Center 101C
Email: albrechd@rocky.edu

 

 

Jim Anderson
Assistant Professor,
Business Administration and Economics
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
Certified Market Technician
Phone: (406) 657-1195
Office: Alden Hall 205
Email: andersoj@rocky.edu
Toby Anderson
Assistant Professor, Physics
B.S. Belmont University
M.S., Ph.D. Vanderbilt University
Phone: (406) 657-1102
Office: Bair Science Center 002
Email: andersont@rocky.edu

 

 

Nona Austin
Instructor, Equestrian Studies
B.S. Auburn University
Phone: (406) 896-8019
Office: Equestrian Center
Email: austinn@rocky.edu

 

 

B

Ellie Bagley
Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Religious Thought
B.A., M.A. Boston University
D.Phil. University of Oxford
Phone: (406) 657-1083
Office: Alden 208
Email: bagleye@rocky.edu

 

 

James A. Baken
Professor, Art
B.A. Montana State University
M.F.A. University of New Orleans
Phone: (406) 657-1135
Office: Technology Hall 28
Email: bakenj@rocky.edu
John Barbaro
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.A. The Catholic University of America
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
Phone: (406) 238-7372
Office: Bair Science Center 007
Email: barbaroj@rocky.edu

 

 

Margaret Barnes
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies/Director of Clinical Education
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.D. Temple University
Phone: (406) 657-1193
Office: Fortin Education Center 114
Email: margaret.barnes@rocky.edu
Sandra Barz
Professor, Business Administration and Economics
B.S., M.B.A. University of Montana
C.P.A.
Phone: (406) 657-1081
Office: Alden Hall 210
Email: barzs@rocky.edu
Karen Beiser
Assistant Professor, Business Administration and Economics
B.S. Western Michigan University
M.B.A. St. Ambrose University
Ph.D. Capella University
Phone: (406) 657-1170
Office: Alden 204
Email: karen.beiser@rocky.edu
Aaron Benner
Instructor, Computer Science
B.S. Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1132
Office: Tyler Hall 101
Email: bennera@rocky.edu

 

 

Jennifer Bratz
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, MM Indiana University
Phone: (406) 657-1114
Office: Losekamp 28
Email: jen.bratz@rocky.edu
Sarah Brewer
Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts
B.S. Lamar University
M.F.A. Western Illinois University
Phone: (406) 657-1162
Office: Losekamp Hall 6
Email: sarah.brewer@rocky.edu

 

 

Christi M. Brown
Instructor, Equestrian Studies
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
Phone: (406) 896-8019
Office: Equestrian Center
Email: brownc@rocky.edu

 

 

C

Jay Cassel
Professor, Religious Thought
B.A. Carleton College
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. University of Iowa
Phone: (406) 657-1074
Office: Alden Hall 203
Email: casselj@rocky.edu

 

 

Cara Chamberlain
Instructor, English
B.A. University of Utah
M.A. Purdue University
Phone: (406) 238-7271
Office: Tyler Hall 307
Email: cara.chamberlain@rocky.edu
Victoria Christie
Professor, Communication Studies
B.A. University of Montana
M.A. University of New Mexico
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Phone: (406) 657-1084
Office: Tyler Hall 203
Email: christiv@rocky.edu

 

 

Aaron Clark
Assistant Professor, Modern Foreign Languages
B.A. Linfield College
J.D. University of Montana
Phone: (406) 238-7359
Office: Tyler Hall 304
Email: aaron.clark@rocky.edu
Ronald P. Cochran
Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Ph.D. Syracuse University
Phone: (406) 657-1080
Office: Alden Hall 202
Email: cochranr@rocky.edu

 

 

Robyn Cummings
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
1/2 time Academic Specialist, Services for Academic Success
B.S., M.Ed. North Dakota State University
Phone: (406) 657-1067
Office: Fortin Education Center 135
Email: cummingr@rocky.edu

 

 

D

Mark Damico
Visiting Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
B.S. Cornell University
M.S. Syracuse University
Phone: (406) 657-1153
Office: Tyler Hall 304
Email: mark.damico@rocky.edu
Linda Scott DeRosier
Professor, Psychology
B.S. Pikesville College
M.A. Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
M.Ed. Harvard University
Phone: (406) 657-1053
Office: Alden Hall 105
Email: derosiel@rocky.edu
Jacqueline Dundas
Assistant Professor, English and Coordinator of Freshman Composition
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
M.Ed. Montana State University-Billings
Phone: (406) 657-1047
Office: Tyler Hall 208
Email: dundasj@rocky.edu

 

 

E

Shelley Ellis
Professor, Secondary Education
B.A. University of Montana
M.Ed., Ed.D. Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1056
Office: Tyler Hall 107
Email: shelley-ellis@rocky.edu

 

 



 

 

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John Fields
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies/Physician Assistant Program
B.S. University of Oklahoma
MPAS University of Nebraska
Phone: (406) 657-1149
Office: Fortin Education Center 112
Email: john.fields@rocky.edu

 

 



 

 

G

Stephen Germic
Associate Professor, English
B.A. Albion College
Ph.D. Wayne State University
Phone: (406) 657-1095
Office: Tyler 108
Email: stephen.germic@rocky.edu

 

 



 

 

H

Sam Hamm
Assistant Professor, Music
B.M. University of Alabama
M.M., Ph.D. University of Florida
Phone: (406) 657-1113
Office: Losekamp Hall 20
Email: sam.hamm@rocky.edu

 

 

Anthony "Tony" Hammond
Visiting Instructor/Director of Bands
B.A., B.A. University of Montana
Phone: (406) 28-7283
Office: Losekamp Hall 22C
Email: tony.hammond@rocky.edu
Daniel G. Hargrove
Professor, Aviation
Director, Aviation
B.S. USAF Academy
M.S. Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1060
Office: Rocky Hall 101B
Email: hargrovd@rocky.edu

 

 

Steven R. Hart
Associate Professor, Music
B.M. Western Michigan University
M.M. University of South Dakota
Ph D. University of Colorado
Phone: (406) 657-1115
Office: Losekamp Hall 22
Email: harts@rocky.edu
Ulrich Hoensch
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.Sc. Technical University Darmstadt, Germany
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Phone: (406) 657-1126
Office: Bair Science 115
Email: hoenschu@rocky.edu

 

 

Cristi H. Hunnes
Professor, Chemistry
B.A. Carleton College
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: (406) 657-1154
Office: Bair Science Center 101E
Email: hunnesc@rocky.edu

 

 

I

David C. Ison
Assistant Professor, Aviation
B.S. Auburn University
M.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Phone: (406) 657-1061
Office: Rocky Hall 101A
Email: isond@rocky.edu

 

 

J

Lisa Jellum
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical Education
B.S., M.S. Montana State University-Billings
Phone: (406) 657-1050
Office: Fortin Education Center 130
Email: lisa.jellum@rocky.edu

 

 

Lawrence Jones
Assistant Professor, Geology
B.S. Fort Lewis College
M.S. Northern Arizona University
Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Phone: (406) 657-1108
Office: Bair 101C
Email: jonesl@rocky.edu
Robin Jose
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S. Mahatma Gandhi University
B.S. University of Mumbai Institute of Chemical Technology
Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Phone: (406) 238-7379
Office: Bair Science Center 101C
Email: robin.jose@rocky.edu

 

 



 

 

K

Thomas J. Kalakay
Associate Professor, Geology
B.Sc. Montana State University-Bozeman
M.Sc., Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Phone: (406) 657-1101
Office: Bair Science 103
Email: kalakayt@rocky.edu
William Kehler
Director, Library
B.S. Eastern Montana College
M.L.S. University of Arizona
Phone: (406) 657-1140
Office: Library 212
Email: kehlerb@rocky.edu
Andrew Kirk
Associate Professor, English
B.A. University of Washington
M.A. University of Hawaii-Manoa
Ph.D. University of California-Davis
Phone: (406) 657-1187
Office: Tyler Hall 109
Email: kirka@rocky.edu
Gavin Kirton
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., B.S. Murdoch University
Ph.D. Australian National University
Phone: (406) 238-7377
Office: Bair Science Center 101F
Email: gavin.kirton@rocky.edu
David Klein
Medical Director/Clinical Professor, School of Allied Health/Physician Assistant Program
B.A. Dartmouth College
M.D. Harvard Medical School
Phone: (406) 657-1192
Office: Fortin Education Center 118
Email: david.klein@rocky.edu
Clete Knaub
Asst. Professor Business & Aviation, Business Administration and Economics and Aviation
B.S. Montana State University - Bozeman
M.S. University of North Dakota
M.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Phone: (406) 238-7370
Office: Rocky Hall 101C
Email: clete.knaub@rocky.edu

 

 

L

Clarece Lacy
Professor, Physical Education and Health
B.S. Northern Arizona University
M.A.T. University of South Carolina
Phone: (406) 657-1004
Office: Fortin Education Center 117
Email: lacyc@rocky.edu
Linaya L. Leaf
Professor, English
Professor, Theatre Arts
B.A. Linfield College
M.A. Northwestern University
Ph.D. University of Oregon
Phone: (406) 657-1118
Office: Tyler Hall 209/210
Email: leafl@rocky.edu
Timothy Lehman
Professor, History and Poitical Science
B.A. Earlham College
M.A., Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Phone: (406) 657-1123
Office: Alden Hall 102
Email: lehmant@rocky.edu
Shelby Jo Long-Hammond
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
B.A. Carroll College
M.A. University of Montana
Phone: (406) 657-1054
Office: Tyler Hall 303
Email: longsj@rocky.edu
Jennifer Lyman
Professor, Environmental Science and Studies
B.A. Wellesley College
M.S., Ph.D. University of California-Riverside
Phone: (406) 657-1186
Office: Bair Science 05
Email: lymanj@rocky.edu


 

 

M

Susan R. McDaniel
Professor of Humanities and Composition
B.A. Smith College
M.A. Middlebury College
Ph.D. Yale University
Phone: (406) 657-1019
Office: Tyler Hall Room 212
Email: mcdanies@rocky.edu

 

 

James I. McDowell
Professor, Business Administration and Economics
B.S. Colorado State University
M.S. Oregon State University
Ph.D. Oklahoma State University
Phone: (406) 657-1072
Office: Alden Hall 209
Email: mcdoweld@rocky.edu
Elizabeth McNamer
Assistant Professor & Zerek Chair, Religious Thought
1/2 time Academic Specialist, Services for Academic Success
B.A. Digby Stuart College, London
M.A. Gonzaga University
Ed.D. Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1076
Office: Fortin Education Center 127
Email: mcnamere@rocky.edu

 

 

Mark S. Moak
Professor, Art
B.F.A., M.F.A. University of Georgia
Phone: (406) 657-1094
Office: Technology Hall 27B
Email: moakm@rocky.edu

 

 

N

Amy Neuman
Instructor, Equestrian Studies
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
Phone: (406) 245-3602
Office: Ranch
Email: amy.neuman@rocky.edu

 

 

Scott Neuman
Assistant Professor, Equestrian Studies
Director, Equestrian Studies
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
Phone: (406) 245-3602
Office: Equestrian Center
Email: neumans@rocky.edu

 

 

O

Claire Oakley
Professor, Biology
Professor, Allied Health
B.A. Ithaca College
Ph.D. Washington State University
Phone: (406) 657-1089
Office: Bair Science Center 101B
Email: oakleyc@rocky.edu
Matthew O'Gara
Assistant Professor, Political Science
B.A. California State University
M.A. San Diego State University
Ph.D. University of Southern California
Phone: (406) 238-7384
Office: Tyler Hall 301
Email: matthew.ogara@rocky.edu
Mark Osterlund
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. Clemson University
MPhil, M.S., Ph.D. Yale University
Phone: (406) 238-7382
Office: Bair Science Center 002
Email:mark.osterlund@rocky.edu
Kayhan Ostovar
Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Science, Biology
B.S. North Carolina State University
M.S. Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1186
Office: Bair Science Center 005
Email: kayhan.ostovar@rocky.edu
Bobbi Otte
Assistant Director, Library
B.S. Montana State University-Billings
M.L.S. Drexel University
Phone: (406) 657-1086
Office: Library 213
Email: otteb@rocky.edu


 

 

P

David Payne
Associate Director/Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies/Physician Assistant Program
B.S. Arizona State University
M.S. University of St. Francis
Phone: (406) 657-1181
Office: Fortin Education Center 121
Email: david.payne@rocky.edu

 

 

Anthony R. Piltz
Academic Vice President
Professor, Business Administration and Economics
B.S. Grand Canyon University
M.Ac. Northeast Missouri State University
C.M.A., C.P.A., C.F.M.
Phone: (406) 657-1020
Office: Tyler Hall 206
Email: piltza@rocky.edu

 

 

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R

Marilyn Randall
Associate Professor, Equestrian Studies
B.S. Colorado State University
R.P.T. Northwestern University
Phone: (406) 245-3602
Office: Equestrian Center Barn
Email: randallm@rocky.edu

 

 

Ray W. Randall
Assistant Professor, Equestrian Studies
B.S., D.V.M. Colorado State University
Phone: (406) 662-3330
Office: Equestrian Center Barn
Email: rwrdvm@imt.net
Erin Reser
Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
B.A., M.A., Colorado State University
Ph.D. University of Utah
Phone: (406) 657-1127
Office: Tyler Hall 211
Email: erin.reser@rocky.edu

 

 

Gearld Roe
Professor, Theatre Arts
B.A., M.F.A. University of Utah-Salt Lake
Phone: (406) 657-1111
Office: Losekamp Hall 6
Email: roeg@rocky.edu
Paul Roper
Professor, Physical Education and Health
B.Ed. West Midlands College, West Midlands, England
M.A., Ph.D. University of Connecticut
Phone: (406) 657-1044
Office: Fortin Education Center 126
Email: roperp@rocky.edu

 

 



 

 

S

Stevie Schmitz
Director of Educational Leadership and Distance Elementary Education
B.S Eastern Montana College
M.S. Montana State University-Billings
Ed.D Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1134
Office: Eaton Hall 22
Email: schmitzs@rocky.edu

 

 

B. Scott Severance
Assistant Professor, Business Administration and Economics
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.A. University of Nevada
Phone: (406) 657-1174
Office: Alden Hall 211
Email: severans@rocky.edu
James Smith
Assistant Professor, Business Administration and Economics
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.B.A. University of Montana
Phone: (406) 238-7361
Office: Alden Hall 206
Email: smithj@rocky.edu

 

 

K. Stuart Smith
Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.A. State University of New York-Potsdam
M.S. University of Colorado
Phone: (406) 238-7381
Office: Tyler Hall 103
Email: smithk@rocky.edu
Patti States
Assistant Professor Allied Health, School of Allied Health/Physician Assistant Program
B.A. Carroll College
M.D. University of Washington
Phone: (406) 657-1148
Office: Fortin Education Center 111
Email: patti.states@rocky.edu

 

 

David Strong
Professor, Philosophy
Professor, Environmental Studies
B.A. University of Montana
Ph.D. State University of New York-Stony Brook
Phone: (406) 657-1073
Office: Alden Hall 101A
Email: strongd@rocky.edu
Jo Swain
Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
B.S. University of Montana
M.S. Eastern Montana College
Ed.D Montana State University-Bozeman
Phone: (406) 657-1046
Office: Library A104
Email: swainj@rocky.edu

 

 


 

 

T

Rockland J. Tollefson
Visiting Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.A., Rocky Mountain College
Phone: (406)657-1082
Office: Alden Hall 207
Email: rockland.tollefson@rocky.edu




 

 

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Barbara Vail
Associate Academic Vice President
Professor, Psychology
Director of Education
B.A. Montana State University
M.S., Ph.D. Washington State University
Phone: (406) 657-1052
Office: Alden Hall 106A
Email: vailb@rocky.edu

 

 



 

 

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Debra Wiens
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.S. Colorado State University
Phone: (406) 657-1088
Office: Bair Science 101D
Email: wiensd@rocky.edu
Scott Wilson
Professor, Aviation
B.A. University of Colorado
M.Ed. Eastern Montana College
J.D. University of Montana
Phone: (406) 65-7105
Office: Rocky Hall 101C
Email: wilsons@rocky.edu

 

 

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Dale Zimdars
Professor, History and Poitical Science
B.A. North Central College
B.D. Evangelical Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D. University of Chicago
Phone: (406) 657-1097
Office: Alden Hall 104
Email: zimdarsd@rocky.edu

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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