184 | OFFICIALS AND FACULTY Dwight J. Peterson (2016), Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A. and M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno. Ericka K. Peterson (2008), Registrar. B.A., Concordia College. Russell M. Peterson (1996), Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensemble I. B.M., Youngstown State University; M.M., Bowling Green State University. John S. Pierce (1969), Senior Gift Planner for Advancement. B.S., North Dakota State University.
Fanny Roncal Ramirez (2012), Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. B.A., Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Perú; M.A., Universidad de Piura, Perú; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa. Kevin J. Roos (2007-2009, 2013), Instructor of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, and Head Women’s Soccer Coach. B.A., Concordia College. Sunet Rubalcava (2017), Admission Representative. B.A., University of California-Riverside; M.Ed., University of Utah. Ryan Rude (2015), Admission Representative. B.A., Concordia College.
Amanda L. Pieters (2011), Assistant Director of Orientation and First-Year Transition Programming. B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Drew Rutherford (1996-97, 1998), Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of Minnesota Morris; M.S. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
James A. Postema (1989), Professor of English. B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Julie C. Rutherford (1998), Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Jan H. Pranger (2005), Associate Professor of Religion. M.A. and M.Div., The University of Groningen; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Groningen.
Matthew S. Rutten (2016), Director of the Counseling Center and Disability Services. B.A., Metropolitan State University, St. Paul; M.A. and Psy.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Carol I. Pratt (1991), Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Luther College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jack E. Rydell (2006), Associate Professor of Nursing. B.A., Jamestown College; M.S., University of North Dakota; D.N.P., University of Minnesota.
Laura K. Probst (2013), Director of the Carl B. Ylvisaker Library. B.A., Luther College; M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana; M.A., University of Minnesota. Tonya Purdy (2017), Area Coordinator of Residence Life. B.A., Berea College; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University.
Jorge E. Scarpin (2017), Assistant Professor of Accounting, Offutt School of Business. B.S., University of São Paulo, Brazil; M.B.A., Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil; M.S., University of North Parana, Brazil; Ph.D., University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Melissa O. Rademacher (2010), Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, Concordia Language Villages. B.A., Concordia College.
Stephen R. Schaefer (1989), Senior Associate Director of International Admission. B.A., Concordia College.
Jessica A. Rahman (2003), Instructor of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, and Head Women’s Basketball Coach. B.A., Concordia College; M.Ed., North Dakota State University.
Steven P. Schlaht (2000), Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. B.S., North Dakota State University.
Andrea M. Ramstad (2017), Instructor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.A., Arizona State University West; M.A., North Dakota State University.
Benjamin F. Schneweis (2012), Instructor of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, and Head Men’s Soccer Coach. B.A., University of North Dakota; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Erik J. Ramstad (1997-2005, 2006), Director of Enterprise Systems and Services, Information Technology Services. B.A., Concordia College.
Christine L. Schulze (1983), Executive Director for Concordia Language Villages. B.A., Concordia College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Paul “Nick” Rasmussen (2006), Project Coordinator, Facilities Management.
J. Warren Schulze (2005), Director of Operations, Concordia Language Villages-Bemidji.
Gay G. Rawson (2001), Professor of French. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., The University of Iowa. John C. Reber (2008), Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.S. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University. Vincent J. Reusch (2009), Associate Professor of English. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.A., Northern Michigan University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University. Donald E. Rice (1988), Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.A., Luther College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa. Mary K. Rice (1988), Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. B.A., Luther College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa. Nathalie E. Rinehardt (2004), Director of Student Engagement. B.A., Concordia College; M.Ed., North Dakota State University. John N. Roberts (2013), Professor of Music. B.M. and M.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M.A. and D.M.A., Yale University School of Music. Larry A. Rock (2002-05, 2006), Director of Student Loan Repayment, Business Office. B.A., Concordia College. William J. Rodríguez Nieves (2017), Instructor of Education. B.A. and M.A., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Marvin L. Roeske (1995), Instructor of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, and Head Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Coach. B.A., Jamestown College; M.A. North Dakota State University. Heidi A. Rogers (2008-12, 2014), Assistant Director of Retention and Learning Services, Center for Student Success. M.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Darcie R. Sell (2009), Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of North Dakota. Emily J. Sell (2011, 2013), Associate Director of The Concordia Annual Fund. B.A., Concordia College. Paula J. Selzler (2017), Associate Director of Dining Services. B.S., North Dakota State University. Lisa M. Sethre-Hofstad (1996), Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, and Professor of Psychology. B.A., Concordia College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of New Mexico. Ernest L. Simmons Jr. (1979), Professor of Religion. B.A., Colorado State University; M.Div., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School. Lisa M. Sjoberg (2002), College Archivist and Digital Collections Librarian. B.A., Concordia College; M.A., North Dakota State University; M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Robert A. Smith (2009), Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. B.A., University of Wisconsin-Superior. William J. Snyder Jr. (1996), Professor of English. B.A., Florida Atlantic University; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., Florida State University. Elna K. Solvang (1998), Professor of Religion. B.S., University of Hartford; M.A., Lutheran School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary. Jennifer Speir-Hearn (2016), Group Director, Concordia Language Villages. B.A., Middlebury College (Vt.); M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. David A. Sprunger (1992), Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College, Kansas; M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Illinois. Jonathan M. Steinwand (1993), Professor of English. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton.