Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Administration

Diane Steele, SCL, Ph.D., President

B.A., Saint Mary College; M.A. University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Michelle Metzinger, Ph.D., Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

B.A., Northern State University; M.A.T., Northern State University; Ph.D., Capella University

Erin Nicole Hess-Escalante, Associate Vice President for Academics

B.S., Baker University; M.S., Avila University; Ph.D., The University of Texas at San Antonio

Nancy Bramlett, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services

B.A., Brock University-St. Catherine’s Ontario, Canada; M.B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; Chartered Professional Accountant

John Shultz, Vice President for Admissions and Marketing

B.A., New York University; M.B.A, University of Saint Mary

Bob Schuchardt, Vice President for Student Life

B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; M.S., Northern State University

Ken Slover, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

B.S., Clarkson University; M.S. Trident University; M.S., United States Army War College

Rob Miller, Vice President for Athletics

B.S., Emporia State University