2024 SPRING COMMENCEMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 & SATURDAY. APRIL 27, 2024
Order of Exercises
Prelude Music ................................................................................................................................ Bell Tower Brass Ensemble
Master of Ceremonies................................................................................................................................. Matt Walker, Ph.D. Director, School of Communication and Mass Media
Presentation of Colors ................................................................................................................ Show Me GOLD Color Guard
Presentation of International Flags .......................................................................................... Representatives of Countries
Academic Procession ....................................................................................................................................... Director Walker
National Anthem ....................................................................................................................................... Rachel Day, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music | Friday 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Adam Zrust, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music |
Reflections Video ..................................................................................................... University Marketing & Communication
Greetings and Remarks ............................................................................................................................ Lance Tatum., Ph.D. President
Recognition of Academically Honored Baccalaureate Degree Candidates...................................... Jamie Hooyman, Ed.D. Provost
Presentation of Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees ........................................................................... Provost Hooyman
Conferral of Baccalaureate Degrees ..............................................................................................................President Tatum
Presentation of Candidates for Master's Degrees ..................................................................................... Provost Hooyman
Conferral of Master's Degrees...................................................................................................................... President Tatum
Presentation of Candidates for Specialist in Education Degrees ............................................................. Provost Hooyman
Conferral of Specialist in Education Degrees ................................................................................................President Tatum
Individual Recognition of Graduates .......................................................................... Director Walker and Ajay Bandi, Ph.D
Associate Professor Computer Science & Information Systems
Hooding of Master’s and Specialist Graduates ......................................... Provost Hooyman and Gregory Haddock, Ph.D. Associate Provost of Graduate and Professional Studies
Alma Mater ......................................................................................................................................... Assistant Professor Day
Friday 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Assistant Professor Zrust Saturday 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Recessional .................................................................................................................................... Bell Tower Brass Ensemble
To allow graduates safe access to and from the stage, please refrain from taking photographs in the aisles.
Graduates return their gowns in the Student Recreation Center. For individuals wishing to take photos after the ceremony, graduates were instructed to arrange a meeting location with their guests. If you have not made arrangements, please text your graduate before the end of the ceremony as guests will not be allowed in the Student Recreation Center. Thank you for your cooperation.
The public may watch the commencement ceremonies live via an online video stream at www.nwmissouri.edu/live.
Graduates and their guests are invited to share graduation memories on social media by using the hashtag #NWgrad
View the 2024 Spring Commencement Program at nwmisssouri.eduSP24Commencment or scan QR code.
Academic Procession
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024, 2 P.M. | BEARCAT
ARENA, LAMKIN ACTIVITY CENTER
Academic Banner Carriers
Candidates are chosen by their school directors and discipline chairpersons for exemplary collegiate accomplishment.
School of Agricultural Sciences – Paige Bowdish
College of Arts and Sciences – Dustin Fagan
Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business – Landon Butcher
School of Communication and Mass Media – Abby Brunssen
School of Computer Science and Information Systems – Mahammad Hajiyev
School of Education – Molly Hartnett
School of Health Science and Wellness – Amber Sandlin
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Graduate School Faculty Marshal
Dr. Sue Myllykangas, Professor, School of Health Science and Wellnes
Graduate School Banner Carrier
Emma Atwood, receiving a Master of Science in Applied Health & Sport Science
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
Faculty Marshal
Dr. Joy Daggs, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Mass Media
Northwest Faculty Grand Marshal
Dr. Wayne Chandler, Associate Professor, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
Northwest Banner
Chloe DeVries, 102nd Student Senate President
Platform Party
Academic Procession
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024, 6 P.M. | BEARCAT
ARENA, LAMKIN ACTIVITY CENTER
Academic Banner Carriers
Candidates are chosen by their school directors and discipline chairpersons for exemplary collegiate accomplishment.
School of Agricultural Sciences – Kaitlyn Wilbers
College of Arts and Sciences – Dawson Wheeler
Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business – Tessa Kwakernaak
School of Communication and Mass Media – Victoria Mendolia
School of Computer Science and Information Systems – Manasa Taddi
School of Education – Noah Hann
School of Health Science and Wellness – Joshua Paskiewicz
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Graduate School Faculty Marshal
Dr. Kristi Alexander, Professor, School of Education
Graduate School Banner Carrier
Sarah O'Rourke, receiving a Master of Science in Education
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
Faculty Marshal
Dr. Joy Daggs, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Mass Media
Northwest Faculty
Grand Marshal
Dr. Jennifer Wall, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Northwest Banner
Chloe DeVries, 102nd Student Senate President
Platform Party
Academic Procession
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, 9 A.M. | BEARCAT
ARENA, LAMKIN ACTIVITY CENTER
Academic Banner Carriers
Candidates are chosen by their school directors and discipline chairpersons for exemplary collegiate accomplishment.
School of Agricultural Sciences – Hannah Grosse
College of Arts and Sciences – Emily Signaigo
Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business – Rebecca Noel
School of Communication and Mass Media – Riley Whittington
School of Computer Science and Information Systems – TeVaughn Shaw
School of Education – Hailey Sandfort
School of Health Science and Wellness – Nicholas Bolton
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Graduate School Faculty Marshal
Dr. Nathan Eloe, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Graduate School Banner Carrier
Varshith Bairy, receiving a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
Faculty Marshal
Dr. Elyssa Ford, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Northwest Faculty
Grand Marshal
Dr. Rebecca Dunnell, Professor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Northwest Banner
Chloe DeVries, 102nd Student Senate President
Platform Party
Academic Procession
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, 1 P.M. | BEARCAT
ARENA, LAMKIN ACTIVITY CENTER
Academic Banner Carriers
Candidates are chosen by their school directors and discipline chairpersons for exemplary collegiate accomplishment.
School of Agricultural Sciences – Jaiden Flora
College of Arts and Sciences – Sydney Reed
Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business – Tyler Parker-Brisco
School of Communication and Mass Media – Sidney Lowry
School of Computer Science and Information Systems – Julianna Chase
School of Education – McKynna Newbury
School of Health Science and Wellness – Lydia Paulsen
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Graduate School Faculty Marshal
Dr. Ben Blackford, Professor and Director, School of Business
Graduate School Banner Carrier
Paras Goda, receiving a Master of Science in Information Systems
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
Faculty Marshal
Dr. Jim Campbell, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Sciences
Northwest Faculty Grand Marshal
Dr. Bayo Joachim, Professor, School of Communication and Mass Media
Northwest Banner
Elizabeth Motazedi, 101st Student Senate President and Student Regent
Platform Party
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Science
Auffert, Andrew William s
Basehor, Kan.
Computer Business Applications
Botwinik, Faith Nicole a
Carlson, Stacey
Cash, Colton
Craven, Sara Jordan
Current, Chloe Joy
Bennington, Neb. Management
Independence, Mo. Management
Belton, Mo. Management
Papillion, Neb. Marketing
Grinnell, Iowa Marketing
DeJoode, Matthew Foster s
Dennis, Jill Jeanette
Gutierrez, Jennifer Michelle s
Hall, Kelcie Jane aa
Heimer, Alan Lynn a
Horton, Andrew Jamison
Inman, Anna Marie
McDaniel, Caryl Justine
Hamilton, Mo. Management
Indianola, Iowa Psychology
Woodstock, Ga.
Management
Norfolk, Neb. Agriculture
Centralia, Mo. Management
Stuart, Iowa Management
Prescott, Iowa Agriculture
Raytown, Mo.
Computer Business Applications
Mitchell, Kayla Ann a s
Murphy, April Jean s
Olinger, Aaron
Parker, Samantha s
Pastory, Donovan M a s
Reeves, Beth Ann a s
Rever, Zachary Joseph s
Rice, Peyton B s
Schechinger, Jordan Dwain
Silk, David Madison
Tran, Harrison Hung
Walden, Tracy Beth aaa s
Wiederholt, Megan
Nodaway, Iowa Management
Bedford, Iowa Management
Independence, Mo. Management
Thomasville, Ga.
Management
Winterset, Iowa Management
Nevada, Mo. Management
Weston, Mo. Management
Creston, Iowa Agriculture
Harlan, Iowa Agriculture
Plattsburg, Mo. Management
Lee's Summit, Mo. Management
Grandview, Mo. Management
Ravenwood, Mo.
Computer Business Applications
Williams, Wendy Jan
Wilson, Aubrey Ann aa s
Bachelor of Arts
Dittmer, Corrina Faith aa
Bachelor of Music Education
Kirby, Coy Glen
Moline, Ill.
General Studies
Mercer, Mo. Management
Marion, Iowa
Writing: Creative/Publishing
Feldmann, Sarah Elizabeth aa
Smithville, Mo.
Writing: Creative/Publishing
Fricke, Emily Paige a
Belton, Mo.
History, Writing: Creative/Publishing
Harter, Meredith Adell
Nevada, Iowa
Communication: Organizational
Nauman, Mary Ruth Cathleen a
Williams, Taylor C
Union Star, Mo. English
St. Joseph, Mo.
English
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Alvares, Gwendelyn Noel s
Cornelius, Jacey N
Davis, Emily Marie
Kahlandt, Niah Ashley a
Moreno, Lillie Pearl s
Murray, Samantha Joanne
Nakoneczny, Anastasia
Palmer, Ireland K a
Salcedo, Mary Alexis aa
Signaigo, Emily Dianne aa
Whitaker, Blake Edward
Zinnel, Kaitlyn Gene aaa
Higginsville, Mo.
Art: Studio
Country Club, Mo.
Art: Graphic Design
Stanberry, Mo.
Art: Studio
Albion, Neb.
Art: Graphic Design
Liberty, Mo.
Art: Graphic Design
Dawn, Mo.
Art: Graphic Design
Excelsior Springs Mo.
Art: Graphic Design
Shenandoah, Iowa
Art: Studio
Bennington, Neb.
Art: Graphic Design
Florissant, Mo.
Art: Studio
Norwalk, Iowa
Art: Graphic Design
Omaha, Neb.
Art: Graphic Design
Weston, Mo.
Instrumental Music Education/Non Piano
Owings, Steven Michael aaa
Shelby, Kierra L aa
Mexico, Mo.
Vocal Music Education/Voice
Bethany, Mo.
Vocal Music Education/Voice
Bachelor of Science
Abdulsalam, Rasak D s
University City, Mo.
Management Information Systems: Cybersecurity
Abreu, Daniel Enrique aa
Ahrendt, Abigail N a
Alcorn, Jessica Diane aa
Springfield, Mo.
Business Technology
Kansas City, Mo. Psychology
Fremont, Neb.
Chemistry: General Chemistry
Aldrich, Brendan Patrick
Pleasantville, Iowa
Recreation: Sport Management
Alexander, Jackson Quinn s
Omaha, Neb.
Agricultural Business
Alexander, Sydney Elizabeth a
Allen, Brooke Madison
Blue Springs, Mo. Psychology
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Biology: Biomedical Sciences
Allen, Caleb Robert a
Independence, Mo.
Mass Media: Broadcast Production
Allred, Madeline B
Anderson, Spencer S a
Marshall, Mo.
Animal Science
Olathe, Kan.
Computer Science
Applebury, Samuel Connor s
Arroyo, Emilia
Atwood, Tucker Reed
Auld, Brian J
Bahler, Samantha Jo s
Chillicothe, Mo.
Agricultural Business
Lee's Summit, Mo. Psychology
Lee's Summit, Mo. Business Management
Kansas City, Mo. Marketing
Bocklow, Mo.
General Studies
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De Jesus, Christina Marie s
Gerken, Cameo Jolene s
Harmon, Rhonda aa
Hays, Ashley a s
Johnson, Rebecca
Katzer, Karli
St. Joseph, Mo. Nursing
Eagleville, Mo. Nursing
Dawson, Neb. Nursing
Kansas City, Mo. Nursing
Bethany, Mo. Nursing
Lee's Summit, Mo. Nursing
Netcott, Maurie
Parrott, Brittany
Pudenz, Katelyn s
Ragle, Gwendolyn P aa s
Roberts, Kimber S aa
Rorebeck, Emma s
Slater, Iowa Nursing
Newton, Iowa Nursing
Galva, Iowa Nursing
Hamilton, Mo. Nursing
Chillicothe, Mo. Nursing
Trenton, Mo. Nursing
Rulifson, Elizabeth Rose aaa s
Shufflebarger, Taylor Jean
Sperry, Rebecca Edith aa s
Stark, Amy Diane s
Wilson, Sarah s
Young, Tamara Lynn aaa
Shawnee, Kan. Nursing
Kansas City, Mo. Nursing
Bethany, Mo. Nursing
Boone, Iowa Nursing
Lathrop, Mo. Nursing
Boonville, Mo. Nursing
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of graduates' names or may result in use of names of people not completing degree requirements. Inclusion in the program does not indicate degree conferral. Degrees and official academic honors are awarded when all University requirements have been fulfilled. This program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student's official academic or degree status.
Candidates for Graduate Degrees
Boeckmann, Bradley s
Master of Arts
Abbott, Renee Lynne
Audity, Tasneem Islam
Cox, Lauren A
Hawkins, Adarius
Master of Business Administration
Ackerman, Joseph C
Aldrich, Skyler Jackson
Maryville, Mo.
English
Maryville, Mo.
English
Smithville, Mo.
English
Kansas City, Mo.
English
Ankeny, Iowa
Geographic Information Science
Brinegar, Dalton William
Brink, Jennifer Leigh
Burke, Michael I
Burks, Celeste
Butcher, Jeremy Michael
Carpenter, Ashton s
Carter, Jonathan C
Huntington Beach, Calif.
General
Kingsville, Mo.
Human Resource Management
Alrushud, Amjad Khalid
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Human Resource Management
Anderson, Holly Marie
Grain Valley, Mo. General
Bonney Lake, Wash. General
Barnard, Mo. Accounting
Lee's Summit, Mo. Marketing
Overland Park, Kan. Business Analytics
Rochester, Minn.
General
Papillion, Neb.
Human Resource Management
Cavagna, Enrico s
Cline, Thayden
Collins, Michelle Christine s
Kansas City, Mo.
Human Resource Management
Anderson, Julie Mae
Auchterlonie, Molly Ann s
Gidman, Beth Ann
Gidman, Mark Aaron
Gilbertson, Carlie G
Gordon, Crystal Elizabeth
Springfield, Mo.
General
Springfield, Mo.
General
Country Club, Mo. Marketing
East Peoria, Ill. Human Resource Management
Goss, Stephen Michael
Goss, Stephen Michael
Green, Michael H
Grove, Megan s
Gutierrez, Nathan
Trento, Italy
General
Keokuk, Iowa
Accounting
Jefferson City, Mo.
Business Analytics
Despot, Jodi s
Glenwood, Iowa General
Kansas City, Mo.
Healthcare Management
Beavers, Stephanie Jane s
Bennett, Ashley Nichole s
Bennett, Kaylee Ann
Blackburn, Teagan Madison
Rockford, Ill.
Business Analytics
Richmond, Mo.
General
Maryville, Mo.
General
Council Bluffs, Iowa Management
Dowell, William Thomas v
Elliott, Teresa L
Eskew, Dessa Marie
Evans, Melissa Lynn
Freeman, Aaisha
Goodland, Kan.
Business Analytics
Joplin, Mo. Management
Columbia, Mo.
Business Analytics
Kansas City, Mo.
Business Analytics
Fenton, Mo. Management
Raymore, Mo.
Human Resource Management
Harding, Madison A
Hildebrand, Nicole s
Savannah, Mo. General
Savannah, Mo.
General Management
St. Joseph, Mo. General
Dallas Center, Iowa Business Analytics
Frankfort, Ill. General
Kansas City, Mo. Marketing
Pella, Iowa Management
Hoerman, Kathryn Florence
Ingram, Matthew Alan
Grain Valley, Mo. General
Elkhorn, Neb.
Human Resource Management
Summa Cum Laude
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aaa aa a
Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Honors Program Graduate Veteran Summer Degree Conferral Northwest Employee
Wright, Angela
Young, Melinda Renae
McFarlin, Bret Kathleen s
Lee's Summit, Mo.
Reading
Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Educational Leadership: K-12
Zeornes, Shauna Ann
Smithville, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Palik, Lori Breazile
Patton, Kelly
Chillicothe, Mo.
Elementary Mathematics
Master of Science in Nursing
Ballard, Marissa Lynn
Kansas City, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Genskow, Angela Sue
Holdsworth, Kari Lynn
Howe, Sara
Huber, Sarah
Marion, Iowa
Nurse Educator
Agency, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Maryville, Mo.
Nurse Educator
Crestwood, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
McCullough, Kayla Susan
David City, Neb.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Kearney, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Pierce, Amber s
Springfield, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Pummell, Amanda J
Robertson, Alyssa
Ruggio, Lauren M s
Talbott, Nicole
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of graduates' names or may result in use of names of people not completing degree requirements. Inclusion in the program does not indicate degree conferral. Degrees and official academic honors are awarded when all University requirements have been fulfilled. This program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student's official academic or degree status.
St. Joseph, Mo.
Nurse Educator
Rosebud, Mo.
Nurse Educator
Marion, Iowa
Nurse Executive/Administration
Brlngton Junction, Mo.
Triemert, Christine Ellen s
White, Sheena
Blaine, Minn.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Nurse Educator
Olathe, Kan.
Nurse Educator
Columbia, Mo.
Nurse Executive/Administration
Candidates for Specialist in Education
Abele, Matthew Carl
Alexander, Megan
Blanck, Natalie Marie
Grain Valley, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Liberty, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Almelien, Shannon Valerie
Angell, Kylee F
Clarinda, Iowa
Educational Leadership K-12
Liberty, Mo.
Superintendent
Asante, Stacy Brianna
Bahle, Kayla M
Camdenton, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Omaha, Neb.
Educational Leadership K-12
Barnett, Benjamin Alan
Beal, Preston v
Beck, Kerri Lynn
Blue Springs, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Zalma, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Westwood, Kan.
Educational Leadership K-12
Behlmann, Briley Lane
Bell, Dustin Allen s
Bendure, Peyton
Berges, Danielle
Beving, Christie
Blake, Michon L s
Silex, Mo.
Educational Diagnostician
Houston, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Eureka, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Norwalk, Iowa
Educational Leadership K-12
Blue Springs, Mo. Generalist
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Bouchard, Kahluna Mercy
Bowersox, Maegan
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
St. Charles, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Breedlove, Jennifer Lynn
Breithart, Kevin D
Bend, Ore.
Educational Leadership K-12
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Generalist
Breithart, Sommer Kristin
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Generalist
Brewer, Dustin A
Brown, Christi s
Burgert, Molly Kate
Kansas City, Mo.
Superintendent
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Festus, Mo.
Generalist
Burgess, Logan Kyle
Carlson, Karlee
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Springfield, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Carty, Bryan Green s
Caselman, Kayla Nicole
Chambers, Elouise
Chaney, Lauren
Salem, Mo.
Superintendent
Cameron, Mo.
Generalist
Kansas City, Mo. Generalist
St. Louis, Mo.
Superintendent
Charles, Kristopher Travis
Chesney, Alpha Christine
Christian, Savannah Lin
Blue Springs, Mo. Generalist
Kansas City, Mo. Generalist
O’Fallon, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Copenhagen, Kate E
Daley, Olivia Paige
Davis, Dylan T
DeMint, Tamara Leigh
Denney, Amy Anne
Diaz, Vanessa Dian s
Washington, Mo.
Superintendent
Kansas City, Mo. Generalist
Eldon, Mo.
Superintendent
Plattsburg, Mo.
Superintendent
Lawton, Iowa
Superintendent
Clinton, Mo.
Educational Diagnostician
DiCamillo, Shannon D
Dickmeyer, Adam Clarence
Castle Rock, Colo. Generalist
Grain Valley, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
aaa aa a h v s e Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Honors Program Graduate Veteran Summer Degree Conferral Northwest Employee
Robin, Jennifer K
Lake St. Louis, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Robison, Dayton s
Roy, Samantha Jo
Sanne, Riley M
Saxon, Tammy Lee
Warbritton, Jennifer
Warner, Melanie
Lebanon, Mo.
Superintendent
Kansas City, Mo. Generalist
Omaha, Neb.
Educational Leadership K-12
Lawtey, Fla.
Educational Leadership K-12
Schacher, Richard Colter s
Schumacher, Lisa A
Seals, Crisa Marie
Centralia, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Liberty, Mo. Generalist
Watson, Dustin A
Wesley, Hope Christine
Wetzel, John Peter Christian
Williams, Joneisha
Harrisonville, Mo.
Superintendent
Independence, Mo. Educational Diagnostician
Odessa, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Sheeley, Amanda Sue
Simmonds, Joel Samuel s
Sims, Melanie Z
Snodgrass, Bruce T
Brookfield, Mo. Generalist
Lee's Summit, Mo. Superintendent
Kansas City, Kan.
Educational Leadership K-12
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Williams, Tricha Mary
Winckler, Casey
Grandview, Mo. Generalist
Lebanon, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Taneyville, Mo.
Superintendent
Burlington, Iowa Superintendent
Sobbe, Thomas Jake
Stapleton, Sarah Jane-Ann
Strange, Samantha Kay
Strudthoff, Melanie
Kansas City, Mo.
Superintendent
St. Joseph, Mo.
Superintendent
St.Peters, Mo. Generalist
Osceola, Iowa Educational Leadership K-12
Tempel, Jeffrey Adam
Thomas, Jessica Crystal-Luca
Kansas City, Mo.
Superintendent
Fort Collins, Colo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Thomas, Kevin Eduardo
Thomas, Mollie Lea
Treffeisen, Megan
Blue Springs, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Kansas City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Castle Rock, Colo. Generalist
Valenzuela, Amanda
Vance, Jason
La Vista, Neb.
Educational Leadership K-12
Joplin, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
VandenBerg, Joseph Gerald
Ottumwa, Iowa
Educational Leadership K-12
Vandevender, Steven Zachary
Lee's Summit, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Walker, Austin Brooke
Walker, Steve
Walters, Lyndsey K
Linn Creek, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Henley, Mo. Superintendent
King City, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Bunker, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Bolivar, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Wyatt, Lindsey Jane
Camdenton, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Yaple, Matthew Christopher
Lathrop, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
Yardley, Allison Leigh
Omaha, Neb.
Educational Leadership K-12
Zahner, Melissa Diane s
Zeiler, Ashley Ann
Zelenovich, Angela
Raymore, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
St. Joseph, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
St. Louis, Mo.
Educational Leadership K-12
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of graduates' names or may result in use of names of people not completing degree requirements. Inclusion in the program does not indicate degree conferral. Degrees and official academic honors are awarded when all University requirements have been fulfilled. This program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student's official academic or degree status.
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Candidate for Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (Ed.D.)
Andy Peterson Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis NCAA Division-II Athletics Directors' Perceptions of the Impact of Strategic Planning
The Presidential Chain-of-Office
The Presidential Chain-of-Office symbolizes the Office of the President at Northwest and records the succession of individuals who have served as the institution’s highest administrative officer. The inauguration of Dr. Lance Tatum on April 19 marked the unveiling of a new chain and medallion that replaces the set worn by the University’s presidents since the inauguration of Dr. B.D. Owens in 1977.
The brass-plated chain link features 12 curved banners, each engraved with the names of Northwest’s presidents and the years they held
Ceremonial Mace
the office. A solid brass medallion, measuring 3.5 inches in diameter, features the Northwest Missouri State University seal with an antique brass finish.
The chain was manufactured by Medalcraft Mint Inc. in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and weighs about 2.5 pounds.
The Ceremonial Mace was created in recognition of the University’s centennial by President Emeritus Dr. Dean L. Hubbard.
Dr. Hubbard crafted the mace’s towered crown from the wood of an Austrian pine that once stood on the lawn of the Thomas Gaunt House, Northwest’s historic presidential residence. It is believed the tree was one of several planted about the time the home was built in 1870. Walnut from another campus tree forms the mace’s
handle, to which Dr. Hubbard applied a satin finish.
The eight-sided crown is in the shape of the Administration Building’s distinctive Tudor Revival turrets, the architectural feature most closely associated with Northwest history and tradition.
American Academic Costume
The regalia worn during academic ceremonies evolved from the everyday attire of students and teachers at European universities during the Middle Ages.
In the United States, the square mortarboard is the most common head covering. Tassels are either black or one of a number of colors associated with specific scholarly fields. Short gold tassels are reserved for those with doctoral degrees.
Gowns worn by those with doctoral degrees have velvet trim down the front and three velvet bars on each sleeve. When these bars indicate the academic discipline of the degree holder, they appear in the same color as the border of the hood. In other cases, the trim is dark blue or black and simply means that the wearer holds an earned or honorary doctorate.
Hoods are worn by those with advanced degrees. Like trimmed gowns, hoods display colors that represent the wearer’s discipline and degree-granting institution.
American colleges and universities often adopt distinctive regalia for members of governing boards and chief administrative officers. At Northwest, members of the Board of Regents and the president wear green gowns trimmed with green velvet and white piping. Hoods worn with these gowns retain the colors associated with the wearer’s academic field and the school or schools where advanced degrees were earned.
Northwest regents have velvet, four-sided tams with white tassels, while the president has an eight-sided bonnet with a distinctive doctoral tassel.
The colors most often seen are:
White Arts and Letters
Drab Business
Copper Economics
Russet Fine Arts
Purple Law
Lemon Yellow Library Science
Pink Music
Light Blue Education
Dark Blue Philosophy
Sage Green Physical Education
Golden Yellow Science
Northwest Leadership Team
Lance Tatum Ph.D. President
Jamie Hooyman, Ed.D. Provost
Krista Barcus, M.S. Interim Vice President of Culture
Matthew Baker, Ed.D. Vice President of Student Affairs
Stacy Carrick, CPA, MBA Vice President of Finance and Administration
Andy Peterson, M.S., M.S. Ed. Director of Athletics
Northwest Board of Regents
Roxanna Swaney, Chair (R) Liberty
Mel Tjeersdma (R), Vice Chair (R) Maryville, Mo.
Stephen Coppinger (I) Kansas City
Shanda Durbin (I) St. Joseph
Jason Klindt (R) Kearney
John Moore (I) Raymore
Deborah Roach (D) Grant City
Mission
Northwest Missouri State University focuses on student success – every student, every day.
Vision
Northwest will be the university of choice for a comprehensive, exceptional student experience.
Congratulations for successfully completing an important journey and for choosing Northwest Missouri State University. I trust that you developed lasting friendships, participated in many memorable experiences and expanded your knowledge about the world that surrounds you.
Your memories of Northwest do not have to end now.
As a graduate, you are an official member of the Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association. There are numerous alumni chapters in which you can get involved. You can also spearhead Bearcat gatherings of your own wherever you live. We welcome you back to campus anytime and encourage you to stay connected with Northwest.
On behalf of Northwest, I hope your relationship with the University will continue to be filled with the traditions you remember and an exciting vision for the future.
WELCOME TO OUR ALUMNI FAMILY!
O.A.B.A.A.B.
Duane Havard, '90 Director of Alumni Relations
Alumni Chapters and information can be found at nwmissouri.edu/alumni or scan the QR code:
Alma Mater
Let your voices loudly ringing, Echo far and near; Songs of praise thy children singing, To thy mem’ry dear.
CHORUS: Alma Mater! Alma Mater! Tender, fair and true, Grateful ones with love unfailing, All their vows renew.