Arfsten, Debra: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S. St. John’s College, Winfield, KS; M.A. Concordia College, Seward, NE; Ph.D. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. At Concordia since 2004
Arzuaga, Carlos: Instructor of Physical Education
B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia from 2016-2022, back in 2024
Ashenden, Andrew: Instructor of Philosophy
B.A. Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI; M.A. Biola University, La Mirada, CA. At Concordia since 2024
Bates, David: Associate Professor of History
B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. At Concordia since 2017
Bayens, Patrick: Professor of Theology
B.S. Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska; M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN; Ph.D. Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. At Concordia since 2014
Bayer, Kristen: Director of Nursing, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A. Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL; B.S.N. and M.S.N. University of South Florida, Mobile, AL. At Concordia since 2022
Behmer, Lawrence: Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S. University of Portland, Portland, OR; M.S. Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; Ph.D. Washington State University, Pullman, WA. At Concordia since 2024
Bishop, Dan: Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. Carthage College, Kenosha, WI; M.S. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; Psy.D. The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2005
Boyer, Maurice: Professor of Music
B.Mus. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ, M.M. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ D.M.A. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. At Concordia since 2007
Briseno, Kathleen: Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Brown, Charles P.: Professor of Music
B.M. and M.M. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ; D.M.A. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. At Concordia since 2000
Caesar, Samantha Lazich: Associate Professor of Reading & Literacy
B.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; M.Ed., Ph.D. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Calendo, Karen: Assistant Professor of Business
B.A. Central Missouri State, Warrensburg, MO; M.A. Webster University, St. Louis, MO; D.B.A. Argosy University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018
Carroll, Michael: Associate Professor of Business
B.A. and M.B.A. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2023
Cazas-Moreno, Vanessa: Assistant Professor of Applied Exercise Science
B.A. Whittier College, Whittie, CA: M.S. California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2021
Clayton, Kirk: Assistant Professor of Theology
BME Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; M.Div. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO; Ph.D. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2024
Craft, Kathleen: Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; M.S. University of Louisville, Louisville, KY; Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2009
Daniel, Furman: Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Georgetown University, Washington DC. At Concordia since 2024
Dellegrazie, Elisabeth: Assistant Dean of the College of Business and Associate Professor of Marketing and Leadership
B.A. Loyola University, Chicago, IL; M.B.A. Loyola University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2008
Deter, Heather: Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Ph.D. South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. At Concordia since 2023
Dieffenbach, Angela: Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A. and B.S. Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M.A. and M.F.A. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. At Concordia since 2023
Dinaro, Andrea: Professor of Special Education
B.S. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.Ed. Benedictine University, Lisle, IL; M.S. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Ed.D. Illinois State University, Normal, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Erickson, Karen: Associate Professor of Gerontology
B.A and M.A Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; Psy.D. Alliant International University, Fresno, CA. At Concordia since 2024
Farney, Tyler: Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; M.S. University of Memphis, Memphis, TN; Ph.D. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. At Concordia since 2023
Ferguson, Rachel: Assistant Dean of the College of Business and Director of the Free Enterprise Center, Professor of Business
B.A. Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO; Ph.D., Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2021
Fischer, Richard R.: Distinguished Professor of Music
B.M.Ed. and M.Mus. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; D.M.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. At Concordia since 1974
Franklin, Almethia: Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2023
Frkovich, Ann: Professor of Research
B.A. Webster University, St. Louis, MO; M.A. Teachers College, New York, NY; Ed.D. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018
Glasgow, Denise: Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Goetting, Mary: Professor of Mathematics
B.A. St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; M.S. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. At Concordia since 2001
Govindaswamy, Victor: Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S. University of Texas, Austin, TX; M.S. and PhD. University of Texas, Arlington, TX. At Concordia since 2013
Granholm, Donald: Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. and M.A. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2023
Gray, Natasha: Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; M.S. Rush University, Chicago, IL; D.N.P. Maryville University, St. Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2024
Grigsby, Yurimi: Professor of Teaching, Learning and Diversity
B.A. and M.A.T. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. At Concordia since 2006
Hanson, Karla: Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S. and M.S. Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle, IL; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Harthorn, Steven: Professor of English
B.A. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. At Concordia since 2024
Hestermann, Eli: Vice President of Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer
B.S. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.; M.A. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA; Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. At Concordia since 2021
Holwell, Joseph: Assistant Professor of History
B.A. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.A. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. At Concordia since 2024
Hunnicutt, Lynn: Dean of the College of Business, Professor of Business
B.A. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; M.S., Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. At Concordia since 2022
Huss, Nikkole: Ferguson Art Gallery Director, Professor of Art
B.S. Ed. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2007
Hynes, Jeffrey: Sr. Vice President for University Advancement, University Foundation President/CEO
B.A. Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin, M.A. Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI. At Concorida since 2014.
Jabs, Carol A.: Professor of Social Work
B.A. Macalester College, St. Paul, MN; M.A. and Ph.D. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 1981
Jenkins, Jasmin: Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. University of Texas, El Paso, TX. At Concordia since 2024
Jones, Anton: Assistant Professor of English
B.A. Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA; M.F.A. Portland State University, Portland, OR. At Concordia since 2022
Kaufman, Kristina: Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. & Ed.D. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.B.A. North Central College, Naperville, IL. At Concordia since 2023
Kendall, Rev. Chad D.: Assistant Vice President for Mission and Identity, Associate Professor of Theology
B.S. Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M.Div., Ph.D. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN. At Concordia since 2023
Knobbe, Jessica: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A. and M.A. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL; M.S. and Ed.D. University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL. At Concordia since 2024
Konior, Katarzyna: Associate Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2013
Konkol, Pamela J.: Associate Dean of Academic Research, Professor of Research
B.S. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; M.Ed. and Ph.D. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2006
Kowalczyk, Jamie: Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Chief of Staff, Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.A. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL; M.A.T. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. At Concordia since 2015
Kwon, Samuel: Professor of Educational Technology
B.S. and M.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Ph.D., Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. At Concordia since 2010.
Lee, James: Associate Professor of Theology
B.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL; M.Div Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN; S.T.M Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT; Ph.D. St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. At Concordia since 2018
Lewis, Gena: Associate Professor of Reading & Literacy
B.S. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL; M.A. and Ed.D. National Louis University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2019
Lyutykh Elena: Professor of Research
B.A. and M.A. Voronezh State University, Voronezh, Russia; MS. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2012
Mahay, Jenna: Professor of Sociology
B.A. Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; M.A. University of Chicago; Ph.D. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2006
Miskovic, Maja: Dean of the College of Education, Professor of Research
B.A. University of Nove Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia; M.Ed. & Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2013
Miyashita, Theresa: Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.S. Canisius College, Buffalo, NY; M.A. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Ph.D. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. At Concordia since 2018
Moeller, Eric: Professor of Sociology
B.S. Concordia College Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI; M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary, Saint Louis, MO; Ph.D. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2022
Nelson, Jenna: Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.A. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; Ed.M. Boston University, Boston, MA; Ed.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018
Nunez, Luis: Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR; M.S. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; M.B.A. Northwestern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2022
O’Brien, Ann: Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Science, Director of Pre-Health Careers
B.S. and M.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2019
Ortegon, Nicole: Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.A. University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; Ed.M. Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA; PhD. Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2020
Owolabi, Elizabeth: Professor of Research, Director of Institutional Research
B.H.E. and M.A., University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada; Ph.D. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. At Concordia since 2011
Pawl, Kari: Professor of Reading and Literacy
B.A. Barat College, Lake Forest, IL; M.A. National-Louis University, Evanston, IL; Ed. D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2010
Peters, Fredrick: Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.A. John Carroll University, University Heights, OH; M.B.A. Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT; Ph.D. Kent State University, Kent, OH. At Concordia since 2022
Ramos, Edgar: Associate Dean for Graduate Students and Programs, College of Health, Science and Technology, Associate Professor of Human Services
B.A. Governors State University, University Park, IL; M.A. and Psy.D. Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2014
Real, Erin: Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A. Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL; M.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Ph.D. Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. At Concordia since 2021
Richter, Richard: Assistant Professor of Educational Technology
B.A. and M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2009
Rogner, David: Distinguished Professor of English
B.A. Concordia College, River Forest, IL; M.A. Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 1986
Ross, Brenda: Associate Professor of Human Services
B.A. Bradley University, Peoria, IL; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. Ed.D. Governors State University, University Park, IL. At Concordia since 2013
Schemmerhorn, Kristen: Professor of Math
B.A. Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA; Ph.D. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. At Concordia since 2014
Schilling, Craig A.: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S. University of Maryland, College Park, MD; M.S. Boston University, Boston, MA; M.A., C.A.S., and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2009
Schlichting, Glenn: Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. Knox College, Galesburg, IL; M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2018
Schneider, Teresa: Director, Principal Preparation Program, Affiliate Associate Professor of Education
B.S. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL; M.S. SUNY Albany, Albany, NY; M.S. and Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2021
Schwartz, John: Assistant Professor of Research
B.A. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; M.A. and Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2019
Sekulich, Kim: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. Barat College, Lake Forest, IL; M.Ed. and Ed.D. National-Louis University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Sims, Paul: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; M.Div., Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, MO; M.Ed. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2009
Sleezer, Meghan: Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A. Concordia University, Austin, TX; M.A. DePaul University, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2010
Smith, Rhoda: Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S. California State University, Fullerton, CA; M.S.W. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Ph.D. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. At Concordia since 2023
Snowden, Peggy: Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; M.Ed, & Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2014
Snyman, Kristen: Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.S. University of California, Irvine, CA; M.S. California State University, Fullerton, CA; Ph.D. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. At Concordia since 2018
Song, Steve: Professor of Research
B.A. and M.A. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL; M.Ed., Ed.D. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. At Concordia since 2015
Sorensen, Robert A.: Professor of Theology/Language
B.A. Concordia College, Austin, TX; MF. Instituto de Filologia, Hispanica, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico; M.Div. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2006
Stahlke, Jonathan: Professor of Music
B.M. Baylor University, Waco, TX; M.A. Duke University, Raleigh, NC; D.M.A. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH. At Concordia since 1996
Stiek, Jared: Assistant Professor of Lutheran Teacher Education
B.M.E. Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE; M.A. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia-Chicago since 2017.
Sundermeier, Brian: Professor of Psychology
B.A. St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; Ph.D. University of Minnesota, MN. At Concordia since 2014
Taunton, Anne: Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; B.S. Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID; M.S. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Ph.D. University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. At Concordia since 2024
Thies, Anne: Associate Professor of Elementary Education
B.S. and M.A. Ball State University, Muncie, IN; M.S. and Ed.D. University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL. At Concordia since 2018
Thomas, Charles Nolan: Associate Professor of Counselor Education
B.A. Atlanta Christian College, East Point, CA; M.Div. Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN; D.Min. Phillips Graduate Seminary, Enid, OK; M.A. Lincon Christian University, Lincoln, IL; M.S. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; Ph.D. Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. At Concordia since 2024
Trainor, Brian: Assistant Professor of Research
B.S. Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL; M.A. National Louis University, Wheeling, IL; Ph.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2024
Transier, Colleen: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.S. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.A. and Ed.D. California State University, Sacramento, CA. At Concordia since 2024
Tuttle, Joshua: Assistant Professor of English
B.A. Whitworth University, Spokane, WA; M.A. and Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. At Concordia since 2024
VanAken, Annette: Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.A. Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI; M.S. University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN; Ed.D. Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. At Concordia since 2017
Walsh, Suzanne: Dean of the College of Health, Science and Technology, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S. Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL; M.S. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Ph.D. TUI University, Cypress, CA. At Concordia since 2002
Wassilak, Kristin: Dean of the College of Theology, Arts and Humanities, Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A., M.A. Concordia College, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2014
Wilhite, Robert: Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; M.Ed. Loyola University, Chicago, IL; Ed.D. Loyola University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2008
Winchester, Jason: Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. Northwestern Missouri State University, Maryville, MO; M.S. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI; Ph.D. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. At Concordia since 2022
Woock, Emily: Instructor of Music
B.A. Concordia University, River Forest, IL; M.S.M. Univerity of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN; M.M.E. Anderson University, Anderson, IN. At Concordia since 2023
Wozniak, Kathryn: Associate Vice President for Strategy and Innovation, Associate Professor of Educational Technology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. At Concordia since 2015
Young-Slonek, Carolyn: Instructor of Educational Leadership
B.S. Illinois State University, Normal, IL; M.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. At Concordia since 2017
Zach, Laurie: Associate Director of Nursing, Associate Professor
B.S.N. University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL; M.A. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL; M.S.N. Benedictine University, Lisle, IL and Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL. At Concordia since 2023
Zaharis, Mary: Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE; M.Ed. University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, IL. At Concordia since 2016
Zogaria, Christina: Instructor of Kinesiology
B.A., M.A. Canisius College, Buffalo, NY. At Concordia since 2021
Emeriti Faculty
The following faculty members served honorably at Concordia University Chicago or another Concordia University System institution for ten or more years before retiring from full-time service. The University has granted them, as well as other sainted colleagues not listed, the distinguished title of “Professor Emeritus” and all the privileges thereto.
Bartell, Marvin H., B.S. Ed., M.S., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Natural Science and Geography
At Concordia-Chicago from 1968 to 2003
Bertels, Gary L., B.S.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Theology
At Concordia-Chicago from 1981 to 2013
Boos, Manfred B., B.S., M.S.T., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
At Concordia-Chicago from 1980 to 2011
Brandon, Katherine J., B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 2009 to 2017
Brandon, Kevin J.,B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 2009 to 2018
Briedis-Bilsens, Anita, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
At Concordia-Chicago from 1981 to 2011
Brockberg, Harold F., Ph.D., Ed.D.
Professor of Physical Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1956 to 1990
Buerger, Jane, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
At Concordia-Chicago from 2005 to 2013
Calhoun, Richard C., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Math and Physics
At Concordia-Chicago from 1973 to 2014
Champagne, Ruth, B.A., M.A.T., M. Phil., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
At Concordia-Chicago from 1983 to 2009
Cirulis, Astrida, B.S., M.A.T., M.S., D.A.
Professor of Mathematics
At Concordia-Chicago from 2005 to 2021
Doering, Sandra, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Literacy
At Concordia-Chicago from 1908 to 2021
Domroese, Kenneth A. B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Natural Science
At Concordia-Chicago from 1958 to 1997
Dubois, Alton Clark, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work & Gerontology
At Concordia-Chicago from 1992 to 2012
Eifert, Eunice R., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Communication and Theatre
At Concordia-Chicago from 1968 to 2011
Ewald, William M., B.A., M.A., M.B.A.
Professor of Business Management and Accounting
At Concordia-Chicago from 1966 to 2010
Fahrenkrog, Darlene M., M.A.
Professor of Art
At Concordia-Chicago 1963 to 1969 and from 1978 to 2001
Faszholz, Thomas O., B.A., M.Div., M.A.
Associate Professor of Physical Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1964 to 1999
Flandermeyer, Roger H., A.B., A.M., Ph.D.
Professor of Geography
At Concordia-Chicago from 1976 to 2001
Gard, Daniel L., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.
President
At Concordia-Chicago from 2014 to 2019
Hayes, H. Robert, B.S., J.D., M.A.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Political Science and History
At Concordia-Chicago from 1978 to 2020
Helmke, Richard A., B.S.Ed., M.S.
Associate Professor or Computer Science
At Concordia-Chicago from 1970 to 2012
Hermann Alfred, B.S. Ed., M.Ed.
Associate Professor of Human Performance
At Concordia-Chicago from 1968 to 2003
Herman, Debra, M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Art
At Concordia-Chicago from 2002 to 2017
Hollywood, Kathryn, M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Leadership and Professional Studies
At Concordia-Chicago from 2008 to 2024
Johnson, John F., B.A., M.Div., ThD., Ph.D.
President
At Concordia-Chicago from 2004 to 2013
Kayman, Marilyn, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Adult Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1998 to 2018
Kirchenberg, Ralph J., M.S.
Professor of Natural Science and Geography
At Concordia-Chicago from 1963 to 2003
Klatt, Lois A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Human Performance
At Concordia-Chicago from 1963 to 2003
Kreiss, Paul T., B.S., Ed.M., Ph.D.
Professor of Foreign Language
At Concordia-Chicago from 1960 to 1997
Krentz, Eugene L., B.Th., B.D., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.
President, Professor of Social Science
At Concordia-Chicago from 1983 to 1995
Kretzschmar, Judith C., B.S. Pe., M.P.E
Associate Professor of Human Performance
At Concordia-Chicago from 1968 to 2003
Kurth, Lyle J., B.S., M.S., Ed.D.
Professor of Teacher Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1974 to 1998
Kurth, Ruth B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1993 to 2003
Lusthoff, Craig, B.A., J.D.
Professor of Business
At Concordia-Chicago from 2009 to 2019
Mocek, Betty Ann, B.A., M.F.A.
Professor of Art
At Concordia-Chicago from 2002 to 2022
Moehlenkamp, Marilyn E., B.S.Ed., M.S., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
At Concordia-Chicago from 1985 to 2014
Morgenthaler, Shirley K., B.S.Ed., M.S., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Teaching, Learning & Diversity
At Concordia-Chicago from 1974 to 2020
Nielsen, George R., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of History
Palmer, Rachel, B.S., M.S., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education.
At Concordia-Chicago from 1995-2003.
Pate, Ardelle, B.A., M.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Education Technology
At Concordia-Chicago from 2010-2021
Przeklasa, Anthony
Professor of Educational Leadership
At Concordia-Chicago from 2004 to 2014
Rietschel, William C., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1974 to 2004
Rimbach, Evangeline L., B.A., M.M., Ph.D.
Professor of Music
At Concordia-Chicago from 1964 to 1997
Rose, Patricia, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Geography
At Concordia-Chicago from 1978 to 2020
Santin, Claudia, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Leadership
At Concordia-Chicago from 2008 to 2024
Smith, Curtis A., B.Ed., M.A., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
At Concordia-Chicago from 1993 to 2001
Stadtwald, Kurt, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of History
At Concordia-Chicago from 1991 to 2024
Steinmann, Andrew E., B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Theology
At Concordia from 2000 to 2023
Toepper, Robert, B.S., M.A., AG.C., Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Business
At Concordia-Chicago from 1979 to 2002
Trybus, Margaret, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Educational Leadership
At Concordia-Chicago from 2006 to 2021
Von Hagel, Thomas, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Theology
At Concordia-Chicago from 2001 to 2018
Warwick, Ronald, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Leadership
At Concordia-Chicago from 2008 to 2018
Wellen, Lauren, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Distinguished Professor of Education
At Concordia-Chicago from 1984 to 2021
Wente, Steven F., B.A., M.C.M., D. Mus.
Distinguished Professor of Music
At Concordia-Chicago from 1984 to 2020
Wenzel, Gary E., B.A., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor of English
At Concordia-Chicago from 1991 to 2013
Witte, Dennis E., B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science
At Concordia-Chicago from 1974 to 2018
Young, Norman E., B.S.Ed, M.S., Ed.D.
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, Provost Emeritus
At Concordia-Chicago from 1966 to 2000
Zillman, O. John, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
At Concordia-Chicago from 1989 to 2020
Administrative Personnel
Name | Position |
---|---|
Dr. Russell Dawn | President |
Dr. Eli Hestermann | Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer |
Dr. Jamie Kowalczyk | Vice President for Strategy and Innovation and Chief of Staff |
Kathryn Gebhardt | Vice President for Student Success and Dean of Students |
Randall Barfield | Senior Vice President for Finance and CFO |
Jeffrey Hynes | Senior Vice President for University Advancement, Foundation President and CEO |
Dr. Kathryn Wozniak | Associate Vice President for Strategy and Innovation |
Glen Steiner | Associate Vice President for Operations |
Dr. Peggy Snowden | Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs |
Diana DeMarco | Assistant Vice President for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness |
Timothy Wier | Assistant Vice President for Information Technology |
Sean Yerkes | Assistant Vice President for Graduate and ADP Admissions |
Kyle Thoms | Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment |
Dr. Lynn Hunnicutt | Dean, College of Business |
Dr. Maja Miskovic | Dean, College of Education |
Dr. Suzanne Walsh | Dean, College of Health, Science and Technology |
Kristin Wassilak | Dean, College of Theology, Arts and Humanities |
Ingrid Sorensen | University Registrar |
Rev. Simeon Raddatz | University Chaplain |
Concordia University Chicago Board of Regents
John Blakkan
Rev. Allan Buss (NID-LCMS President)
Rev. Seth Clemmer
Dr. Russell Dawn (CUC President)
Michelle M. Kazmierczak (Chair)
Dr. John Krause
Christopher Krohe BA '00
Larry Richardson
Dr. Dominic Salvino
Dr. Bruce D. Schultz
Jeff Schwarz (Secretary)
Frank Simek
Deac. Jennifer Siukola
Virginia Terrell
John Thoelke BA '92
Dr. Alison (Maas) Witte BA '05
Rev. Matthew Zickler
Concordia University Chicago Foundation Board of Directors
Ms. Andrea L. Anderson BA '79 Alumni Board Chair
Mrs. Karen Jean Doering BA '78
Mr. Charles Kraft
Mr. Roger L. Kruel BA '79, MA '87
Dr. Robert Libka BA '75, MA '79 Interim Chair
Dr. Mel Luetkins
Mr. William Stevenson BA '76
Mrs. Audrey Stinson
Mr. Joel P. Zielke BA '05
Dr. Russell P. Dawn, President, Concordia University Chicago
Mr. Jeff Hynes, Foundation President and CEO
Mr. Randall Barfield, Senior Vice President for Finance and CFO
Consulting Member
Mr. John Thoelke Board of Regents