Administration: University
Office of the President
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Ross Allen |
President |
| Rahn Franklin, Jr. |
Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
| James H. Barnes III. |
President Emeritus 1995-2020 |
Office of the Provost
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Robin Rylaarsdam |
Provost |
| Randall S. Bergen |
Associate Provost of CAPS, Seminary, and the Graduate School |
Academic Deans
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Diane L. Dahl |
Dean of Nursing, Social Work, and Community Health |
| Judith E. Landrum |
Dean of Education and Ministries Division |
| Chad Osgood |
Dean of Business, Leadership, Health, and Social Sciences |
| Peter Vogt |
Dean of Bethel Seminary |
Admissions
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Paul McGinnis |
VP of Marketing and Enrollment |
| Janna Collins |
Director of Admissions: CAPS, Seminary, & GS |
| Kristin Marvin |
Director of First Impressions |
Financial Aid
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Jeffrey D. Olson |
Director of Financial Aid |
| Debra R. Cordova |
Associate Director of Financial Aid |
| Marla J. Rupp |
Associate Director of Financial Aid |
| Laura B. Ellwanger |
Assistant Director of Financial Aid |
Library
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| David R. Stewart |
Director of University Libraries |
Registrar
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Cheryl Fisk |
Registrar |
| Lori Beyer |
Associate Registrar, CAPS, Seminary, & GS |
Student Life
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Miranda Powers |
VP of Student Experience |
| Liz Burd |
Director of Accessibility Resources and Services |
| Miriam Hill |
Director of Counseling Services |
| Elizabeth K. Miller |
Director of Health Services |
Administration: Graduate School
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Randall S. Bergen |
Associate Provost of CAPS, Seminary, and the Graduate School |
| Diane Dahl |
Dean of Nursing, Social Work, and Community Health |
| Judith Landrum |
Dean of Education and Ministries Division |
| Chad Osgood |
Dean of Business, Leadership Health, & Social Sciences; Program Director, Athletic Training |
| Kim Thorstad |
Interim Dean of Student Success & Retention |
Business, Leadership, Health & Social Sciences Division
This division oversees academic matters pertaining to the graduate programs in business, leadership, health, and social sciences. Faculty members and academically qualified administrators are designated as program directors for graduate programs.
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Christy Hanson |
Program Director: Physician Assistant |
| L. J. "Sam" Helgerson |
Program Director, Strategic Leadership |
| Jennifer Nelson |
Program Director, Counseling |
| Jeanine Parolini |
Program Director, MBA |
Education Division
This division oversees academic matters pertaining to the graduate programs in education. Faculty members and academically qualified administrators are designated as program directors for graduate programs.
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Katie Bonawitz |
Program Director, Special Education |
| Jessica Daniels |
Program Director, Leadership in Higher Education |
| Rachel Jorgensen |
Program Director, Work-Based Learning License |
| Gregory R. Nelson |
Program Director, Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education |
| Tracy Reimer |
Program Director, Leadership in K-12 Education |
| Lisa Silmser |
Program Director, Education K-12 |
| Molly J. Wickam |
Program Director, Teaching; Director, Academic Resource Center |
Nursing and Social Work Division
This division oversees academic matters pertaining to the graduate programs in nursing and social work. Faculty members and academically qualified administrators are designated as program directors for graduate programs.
Administration
| Name |
Title |
| Wendy Thompson |
Program Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice |
| Jane M. Wrede |
Program Director, Nurse-Midwifery |
| Eydie Shypulski |
Program Director: MSW |
Faculty advisor: Each student is assigned a faculty advisor.
Thesis advisor: The thesis advisor will supervise the preparation and defense of the Master's Capstone.
