Faculty


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Aldrich, Stephen (2022) Professor / Chair; BA, Colorado State University Pueblo; MA, University of Kentucky; Ph. D., University of Kentucky

Alexander, Aaron (2018) Associate Professor; MFA, University of Cincinnati

Alshareef, Husam A (2019) Associate Professor; BSCE, Al-Mustansiriyah University, College of Engineering; MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Design; Ph.D., Kansas State University, College of Engineering

Anderson, David (2020) Visiting Assistant Professor/MSW Program Coordinator; BA Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas; MSW Newman University, Wichita, Kansas

Ansaf, Bahaa (2016) Associate Professor; BS, College of Engineering-Baghdad University; MS, College of Engineering-Baghdad University; Ph.D., College of Engineering-Baghdad University

Atuah, Rose (2025) Assistant Professor; BSc in Information and Communication Technology, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration; Master of Science in Computer Science (Software Technology), National University of Malaysia; Doctor of Philosophy, Information Technology, Towson University

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Baeza, Beth (2022-2023) Associate Professor / Department Chair; BA; MA; MS

Baeza, Victor (2023-2024) Associate Professor; BS; MLS; MBA

Beddes, Elby (2025) Assistant Professor; PhD

Bedoya-Valencia, Leonardo (2009) Associate Professor; BS, National University of Colombia, Mines School, Medellin; MS, National University of Colombia, Mines School, Medellin; Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Boley, Vicki (2023) Assistant Professor; BA, English/Spanish, CSU Pueblo; MEd, Linguistically Diverse Education, CSU Pueblo; Ph.D., University of Denver, Curriculum & Instruction

Bowan, Daniel (2014) Associate Professor; BS, University of Tennessee; MS, University of Tennessee; Ph.D. University of Colorado- Colorado Springs

Brennan, Ian (2003) Professor; BA, University of Nottingham; MBA, University of Evansville; Ph.D., University of Texas-Arlington

Brett-Green, Barbara (2010) Associate Professor; BA, Rutgers University; MA, University of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

Bridgmon, Krista D. (2008) Professor; BS, Northern Arizona University; MS, Northern Arizona University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University

Briscoe, Michael (2021) Assistant Professor

Brown, Katherine (2016) Associate Professor; BA, University of Louisville; MA, New Mexico State University; Ph. D., Arizona State University

Brown, Heather (2023) Assistant Professor; BSN, Colorado State University Pueblo; MSN, Colorado State University Pueblo; DNP, Colorado State University Puebo

Bruhn, George (2022) Visiting Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University

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Calhoun-Stuber, Susan (1994) Department Chair; BA, Knox College; MA, University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Denver

Carter, Colette (1994) Retired, Emeritus; BA, Incarnate Word College; MA, Catholic University; Ph.D., University of Washington

Cho, Joey J. (2008) Professor; BCE, Chungbuk National University, Korea; MCE, Chungbuk National University, Korea; BS, Utah State University; MCS, Utah State University; Ph.D., Utah State University

Choi, Laee (2016) Associate Professor; BS, Chungnam National University; MS, Michigan State University; Ph.D., University of Arizona

Clark, Roger (2002) Associate Professor; BS, University of Illinois; MS, University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Corradino, Laurie (2020) Assistant Professor; BS, Business Administration, Colorado State University Pueblo; MBA, Colorado State University Pueblo; Ph.D., Business Administration, Texas Tech University

Correa-Martinez, Yaneth C. (2009) Associate Professor/Associate Dean; BS, National University of Columbia; MS, National University of Columbia; Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Cowden, Kim (2016) Assistant Professor; BS, Minnesota State University Moorhead; MA, North Dakota State University; Ph.D., North Dakota State University

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Day, Margie (2008) Assistant Professor; BS, University of Alaska; MS, University of Florida; DHS, Nova Southeastern University

Diawara, Moussa M. (1993) Professor; BS, Institute Polytechnique Rural de Katibougeu, Mali, West Africa; MS, University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Dillon, David L. (1994) Assistant Professor; BS (Mathematics), East Texas State University; MS (Chemistry), East Texas State University; PhD (Organic Chemistry), University of Wyoming

Dobson, Cassidy M. (2022) Associate Professor; BS, Hamline University; PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Druelinger, Melvin L. (1984) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry; BS, Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Duncan, Kevin C. (1994) Professor SSAB; BA, University of California at Riverside; Ph.D., University of Utah

Duong, Trung (2017) Associate Professor; BSE (Mechatronics), Honor College, Hanoi University of Technology; MS (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Oklahoma State University; Ph.D. (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Oklahoma State University

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Easterday, Justin (2024-2025) Assistant Professor; BA; MLS

Edgar, Tom (2025) Assistant Professor

Eskew, Douglas (2008) Professor / Assistant Chair; BA, University of Texas-Austin; MA, University of Texas-Austin; Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin

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Faisal, Hasan M (2024) Assistant Professor; BSCE, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; MS, University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Farrer, Richard (2006) Associate Professor / Department Chair; BS, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Ph.D., Boston College

Foster, Christine (2023) Assistant Professor; BS, Northwest Missouri State; BSN, Maryville University; MSN, Central Methodist University; Post-Master's Certificate PHMNP, CSU Pueblo; DNP, CSU Pueblo

Foust, Carol (2001) Professor; BS, University of New Mexico; MS, University of New Mexico; M.Ed., Lamar University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Frazier, Alexis (2024) Assistant Professor; Associates of General Studies, Pueblo Community College; Assoiates of Science in Nursing, Pueblo Community College; BSN, Colorado State University Pueblo; MSN-Nursing Education, Colorado State University Pueblo

Funk-Neubauer, Darren (2007) Associate Professor; BS, University of Michigan-Dearborn; MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Gabaldon, Annette (2004) Professor; BS, New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of California-Davis

Garcia, Matthew (2021) Associate Professor; MFA, Arizona State University

Garcia Costas, Amaya M. (2018) Associate Professor / Department Chair; BS, Rocky Mountain College; MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Gaughan, Judy (2012) Professor; BA, San Francisco State University; MA, University of California at Berkeley; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley

Gerber, Hedy (2021) Assistant Professor; Associates of Science in Nursing, University of Virgin Islands; BSN, Minot State University; MSN FPMHNP, McNeese State University; DNP, Chatham Univerisity

Gilbreath, Brad (2008) Professor; BA, Baylor University; MBA, Baylor University; MS, Purdue University; Ph.D., New Mexico State University

Gockel, Samuel (2022) Assistant Professor

Gustashaw, William (2024) Assistant Professor; BA, Political Science & Criminal Justice, Indiana University; MS, Special Education, Indiana University; Ph.D. University of Virginia, Special Education

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Hansen, Victoria (1993) Professor; BA, College of William and Mary; MFA, Kansas State University

Harris, Mathew L. (2005) Professor / Coordinator, Legal Studies; BA, Brigham Young University; MA, Brigham Young University; M.Phil., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Syracuse University

Hassan, Aun (2009) Associate Professor of Economics; BA, Punjab University, Pakistan; MA, Punjab University, Pakistan; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Heintzelman, Jacinda (2013) Associate Professor; BSN, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; MSN, Walden University; DNP, American Sentinel University

Holman, Justin (2013) Associate Professor; BA, Claremont McKenna College; Ph. D., University of Oregon

Hopkins Bowers, Heather (2016) Senior Lecturer; BA, Kean University-Union; MA, Old Dominion University

Huang, Kuang-Yuan (2017) Associate Professor; BS CIS, National Chiao-Tung University; MS Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Dong-Hwa University; Ph.D., Information Science, University of Albany, SUNY

Hudson, Mark (2003) Professor / Chair; BA, Pittsburg State University; MM, Pittsburg State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina

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Islam, Md Rashad (2015) Associate Professor/Director of SCITT; BSCE, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; MS, University of Minho; Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Izaguirre Sierra, Mario (2022) Assistant Professor

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Jaksic, Nebojsa I. (2000) Professor; BSEE, Belgrade University, Belgrade, Yugoslavia; MSEE, Ph.D., Ohio State University; MSISE, Ph.D., Ohio State University

Johnson, Joel W. (2010) Professor / Coordinator, Political Science; BA, San Jose State University; MA, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

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Kalevela, Sylvester A (2005) Professor/Associate Dean; BSE, University of Dar-es-Salaam; MS, Virginia Tech.; Ph.D., Arizona State University

Keating, Brett (2008) Assistant Professor / Director of Bands; BA, University of Minnesota-Morris; M.M.E., University of Colorado; M.M., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Florida State University

Khoury, Stacie (2024-2025) Assistant Professor; BA; MLSIS

Kies-Bolkema, Bethany (2015) Associate Professor; BS, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse; MPH, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse; Ph.D. Southern Illinois University

Kinney, Chad (2007) Professor; BA, University of California at San Diego; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines

Kospalage, Kumara (2025) Visiting Assistant Professor

Kreminski, Richard (2009) Professor

Krepps, Karen (2020) Assistant Professor; BS, Elementary/Special Education, Bowling Green University; MS, Reading, Bowling Green University; Ph.D. University of Toledo, Curriculum & Instruction

Kuykendall, Heather (2023) Assistant Professor; AAS Nursing, Pikes Peak Community College; Master of Science in Nursing Education, Aspen University; DNP, Aspen University

Kwon, He-Boong (2012) Professor; BS, Republic of Korea Air Force Academy; MS, Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology; MBA, Pacific Lutheran University; Post-Doctoral Bridge Program, University of Toledo

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Liebel, Steven R. (2012) Associate Professor / Department Chair; BA, Texas Tech University; MA, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., University of North Texas

Louisell, James (1989) Professor; BS, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Love, Pamela (2020) Visiting Assistant Professor; ADN, Angelo State University; BSN & MSN, The University of Texas at San Antonio; PhD Nursing, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Lucero, Eddie (2023) Assistant Professor / Director, Southern Colorado Center for Public Policy & Affairs; BA, University of California-Merced; MA, University of California-Merced; Ph.D., Unicersity of California-Merced

Lundberg, Bruce (1993) Professor; BS, Grand Canyon University; MA, Arizona State University; MA, Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Colorado State University

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Martinez, Lee Anne (1992) Associate Professor; BA, University of California at Santa Barbara; MA, University of California at Santa Cruz; Ph.D., Cornell University

Massey, Margie (2000) Professor; AGS, Pueblo Community College; BSBA, Colorado State University-Pueblo; MS, University of Wyoming; Ed.D, University of Wyoming

McConkey, Robert (2024) Assistant Professor; BA, Oberlin College; MS, Wake Forest University; Ph.D., Michigan State University

Mejias, Roberto J. (2013) Professor; BS, University of Arizona; MS, University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of Arizona

Messer, Chris (2008) Professor; BA, Oklahoma State University; MA, Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Metchkov, Zahari (2010) Professor; BM, Cleveland Institute of Music; MM, Cleveland Institute of Music; DMA, Cleveland Institute of Music

Montoya, Yvonne (2012) Professor; BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; MA, University of Phoenix; Ph.D., Arizona State University

Mulvihill, Emily (2023) Assistant Professor; BA, Psychology Education, Bryn Mawr College; MEd, Techonology Education, Western Governors University; MEd, Educational Leadership, American College of Education; Ed.D., American College of Education, Educational Leadership

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Narvaez, Miguel (2025) Assistant Professor; BS, Escuela Nacional de Entrenadores Deportivos; MS, Michigan State University; Ph. D, Michigan State University

Nichols, Eleanor (2007) Visiting Assistant Professor; Diploma In Nursing, Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing; BSN, University of Texas Medical Branch; MSN, MSN-NE, University of Texas Health Science Center

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Peralta, Jamie (2020) Visiting Assistant Professor/BSW Program Coordinator; BSW Colorado State University-Pueblo; MSW Rutgers University

Peters, Timothy W. (2000) Professor; BA, Carleton College; MS, University of Michigan; Ed.D, University of Wyoming

Petrin, Susan (2021) Assistant Professor; BS Chemistry, University of Colorado at Denver; BS Biology, University of Colorado at Denver; BSN, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; MSN, FNP Saint Louis University; DNP, Chamberlin University

Piazza, Jenny (1996) Professor; BA, Park College; MA, Adams State College; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

Piquette, Jeff (2001) Professor / Director of SoEd / Dean of CHE; BS, Colorado School of Mines; MS, University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Piquette, Vicki (2022) Assistant Professor; BA, Biology, University of Northern Colorado; MA, Reading, University of Northern Colorado; MA, Early Childhood Education, Univeristy of Phoenix; EdD, Concordia University Chicago, Educational Leadership (Reading, Language, & Literacy

Placzkowski, Mary (2022) Assistant Professor-Director of Athletic Training; BA, University of Maine; MS, University of Tennessee; DAT, University of Idaho

Proctor, Kristina G. (1989) Professor; BS, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Ph.D., Colorado State University

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Radigan, Patrick (2023) Assistant Professor; BA History, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; MBA, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Ph.D. Leadership, Research, and Policy, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Rafferty-Balas, Kaitlyn (2024) Assistant Professor; BSN, Colorado Christian University; MSN, Aspen University

Ramos, Claire V. (2013) Professor; BA, Bowdoin College; Ph.D., Washington State University

Rees, Jonathan (1999) Professor / Assistant Chair / Coordinator, History; BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Reilly-Sandoval, Arlene (2016) Professor / Chair; BA, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; MSW, Colorado State University-Fort Collins; DSW, Capella University

Reynolds-Stenson, Heidi (2018) Associate Professor

Ribadeneira, Alegria (2006) Professor / Chair; BA, Fort Lewis College; MA, University of Florida, Gainesville; Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville

Richmond, Pam (2009) Professor; BA, Saint Joseph College; MSW, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., Ohio State University

Rochester, Christine (2000) Professor; BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MS, Canisius College; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

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Sandmeier, Franziska (2016) Associate Professor; BA, University of California-Berkley; Ph.D., University of Nevada-Reno

Schummer, Darci (2023) Assistant Professor

Scott, Jason (2024) Assistant Professor

Shah, Abhay (1988) Professor; BA, St. Xavier?s College (Calcutta University); MBA, University of Evansville; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Smith, Jeff (2006) Professor; BA, University of Minnesota; BS, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Smyer, Maria (2024-2025) Assistant Professor; BA; MLIS

Spies, Hester (2024) Assistant Professor; B Communications, International TRade Marketing, North-West University, South Africa; B. Management and Marketing, North-West University, South Africa; M. Communications, Marketing, North-West University, South Africa; Ph.D., Marketing and Management, North-West University, South Africa

Strickler, Paul (2018) Associate Professor / Director, Philosophy & Religious Studies; BA, North Carolina State University; MPA, College of Charlston; Ph.S., University of South Carolina

Su, Zhidong (2024) Assistant Professor; BS (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering), Henan University of Technology, Henan, China; MS (Mechanical Engineering) , Guizhou University, Guizhou, China; Ph.D., (Electrical Engineering), Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA

Syed, Roohid A. (2023) Assistant Professor; BS E&E Enginnering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science; MS Management and Information Systems, School of Information Systems, and Management, Muma College of Business, University of South Florida; MS Economics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Florida; Ph.D., Business Administration and Management, School of Information Systems, and Management, Muma College of Business, University of South Florida

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Taylor, Audrey (2023) Assistant Professor

Townsend, Ryland (2024) Assistant Professor; BS, Arizona State University; MS, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Trumbo, Daryl (2023) Assistant Professor; BS, U.C. San Diego; MS, Saint Louis University; PhD, Washington State University

Twilleger, Tina (2020) Associate Professor/Associate Dean; BS, Colorado State University-Pueblo; MS, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Ph.D., Ashford Universiyt

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Van Winkle, Kevin (2017) Associate Professor; BA, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; MA, Colorado State University; Ph. D., Texas Tech University

Viall, Elizabeth (2016) Assistant Professor; BA, Eastern Washington University; MA, University of Alabama; Ph.D., Indiana University

Volk, David (2013) Professor / Dir Ctr Hnr & Ldr; BM, Florida State University; MM, Florida State University; DMA, University of Georgia

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W Kulati Arthanayakam, Thusitha P (2019) Visiting Assistant Professor

Wachutka, Kathleen (2024) Assistant Professor; BS of Science in Biology/Physiology, University of Washington; BSN, Shenandoah University; MSN, FNP Frontier Nursing University; DNP, The George Washington University

Wakefield, Michael (2000) Professor; BA, New Mexico State University; MBA, New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Walker, W. Richard (2015) Associate Professor /Interim Chair; BA, Ohio State University; MS, Kansas State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University

Wallace, Maxwell K. (2023) Assistant Professor; BS (Chemistry), Central Washington University; MS (Inorganic/Materials Chemistry), Central Washington University; PdD (Inorganic/Materials Chemistry), Oregon State University

Weller, Grant (2016) Associate Professor / Director, Security Studies; BA, Pennsylvania State University; MA, University of North Dakota; Ph.D., Temple University

Wolf, William (2021) Visiting Assistant Professor; BA, Metropolitan State College; MS, Medical University of South Carolina; Ph. D., Medical University of South Carolina

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Yescavage, Karen (1992) Professor; BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MA, University of North Carolina-Greenboro; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greenboro

Yoon, Young Ji (2021) Assistant Professor; BA Sookmyung Women's University, Child Welfare Studies; BEc Sookmyung Women's University, Economics; M.S.W. Yonsei University, Social Welfare; Ph.D. University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Zhao, Yunhan (2021) Assistant Professor

Zimmerman, Rachel (2018) Associate Professor / Department Chair; Ph. D., University of Delaware

Zimmerman, Carla (2017) Associate Professor