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Faculty

Biblical Studies

	Beth Elness-Hanson Professor & Chair of Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies Program Director Contact: 425.249.4768, beth.elnesshanson@tlc.edu About Professor Elness-Hanson (click to view or hide) With a passion for inductive biblical study and global perspectives on biblical interpretation, Professor Elness-Hanson’s specialty is the Hebrew Bible. She has a special love for the work of the church in Tanzania, where she lived and served for five years. Read full biography
	Dr. Jan Fekkes Affiliate Faculty in Biblical Studies Contact: 425.249.4719, jan.fekkes@tlc.edu About Dr. Fekkes (click to view or hide) Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester (England), Dr. Fekkes specializes in Old Testament-New Testament intertextuality, the Book of Revelation, and the theological interpretation of Scripture. He also plays the guitar and piano and enjoys leading worship at church and in the classroom. Students enjoy his quality as a teacher and scholar, and his belief in the value biblical texts hold for life today. Read full biography
	Dr. Bruce Grigsby Professor of Biblical Studies Contact: 425.249.4767, bruce.grigsby@tlc.edu About Dr. Grigsby (Click to view or hide) Dr. Grigsby’s several years of study include a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), where he studied under scholars such as F. F. Bruce. Students appreciate his solid understanding of biblical languages and Latin, his rich knowledge of the classical world, and his ability to take the British style of lecture and seminar style coursework into Trinity’s Living-Learning Community. Real full biography
	Dr. Elizabeth Hayes Affiliate Faculty in Biblical Studies (Hebrew) About Dr. Hayes (click to view or hide) With a D.Phil. from Oxford University, Dr. Hayes specializes in both the Hebrew Bible and the Hebrew language. She is also proficient in educational technology and its use in aiding research and inductive Bible study.
	Dr. Jeff Mallinson Academic Dean Professor of Theology & Philosophy Contact: 425.249.4766, jeff.mallinson@tlc.edu About Dr. Mallinson (click to view or hide) Dr. Mallinson’s interests include the relationships between theology and philosophy, especially during the 16th Century and the ways in which Lutheran theology can engage our postmodern context. Dr. Mallinson studied under Alister McGrath at Oxford University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy. Students enjoy his blend of serious study of complex ideas with a distinct classroom ethos of grace, energy, and humor. Read full biography
	Matt Martin Affiliate Faculty in Philosophy & Theology About Professor Martin (click to view or hide) Matt Martin earned his M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Nottingham, where he studied analytic aesthetics with Stefano Predelli and philosophical theology with John Milbank and Conor Cunningham. Prior to this, he earned a B.A. in Theology at Colorado Christian University.
Learn more about the Biblical Studies program.

Business, Leadership & Management

	Stuart Webber, CPA, CMA Professor & Chair of Business, Leadership & Management Contact: 425.249.4769, stuart.webber@tlc.edu About Professor Webber (click to view or hide) A certified public accountant with nearly two decades of financial experience with companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Bank of America, students appreciate Professor Webber’s ability to combine real world experience, an ethical compass, and strong academic preparation. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s in public accountancy from the University Washington. He is currently completing a Ph.D. through the Copenhagen Business School. Read full biography
	Jack Brenchley Affiliate Faculty in Communications About Professor Brenchley (click to view or hide) Professor Brenchley’s impressive professional credentials include serving as Software Quality Engineering Manager with Adobe System’s InDesign/InCopy development team. A Trinity graduate himself, he later earned a B.A. in Education from Western Washington University and an M.B.A. and Graduate Certificate in E-Commerce from City University, Seattle. He continues a lifelong interest on the intersection between business, technology, education, and faith.
	Dr. Karen Buehlmaier Affiliate Faculty in Business, Leadership & Management About Dr. Buehlmaier (click to view or hide) With over 20 years of college teaching and business consulting experience, Dr. Buehlmaier is known for her scholarly, yet practical, approach to issues in today’s business environment. She teaches courses in human resource leadership and nonprofit fundraising and grant writing.
	John Milgate, J.D. Affiliate Faculty in Business, Leadership & Management About Professor Milgate (click to view or hide) With more than 20 years of experience as a pastor and an attorney, Professor Milgate teaches the Business Law & Ethics course and combines his law training with his interests in public speaking, small group interaction, and writing communication. Milgate holds a B.A. from Biola College and a J.D. (law degree) from Golden Gate University.
Learn more about the Business, Leadership & Management program.

Children, Youth & Family Studies

	Mark Jackson Professor & Chair of Children, Youth & Family Studies Director, Center for Community Engagement Contact: 425.249.4721, mark.jackson@tlc.edu About Professor Jackson (click to view or hide) Professor Jackson blends diverse interests in faith formation, leadership development, service learning, and program administration into his courses, supported by graduate study in both pastoral ministry (Gonzaga University) and nonprofit management (Regis University). He primarily teaches courses in long-range program planning and oversees the department’s robust practicum and internship programs. Read full biography
	Whitney Dibble Affiliate Faculty in Children, Youth & Family Studies About Professor Dibble (click to view or hide) Professor Dibble’s experience in counseling and mental health includes medical family therapy, eating disorders, and cross-cultural reconciliation, and she is currently completing an internship with the University of Washington Family Medical Centers. She is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program and is a Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate.
	Rev. Dr. David Ellingson Professor of Children, Youth & Family Studies Director, Children, Youth & Family Center Contact: 425.249.4722, david.ellingson@tlc.edu About Dr. Ellingson (click to view or hide) Dr. Ellingson joined Trinity as a notable fixture in the development of Lutheran youth and family ministry in the Pacific Northwest. His teaching includes courses in youth and family ministry, youth spirituality, and justice/social transformation. An ordained Lutheran pastor, he attended both Yale University and the Claremont School of Theology. Read full biography
	Susan Houglum Professor & Chair of Early Childhood Education Contact: 425.249.4720, sue.houglum@tlc.edu About Professor Houglum (click to view or hide) Professor Houglum has a rich background in early learning, preschool education, children’s ministry, and program administration. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University, majoring in religion and sociology. Her M.Ed. degree from the Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt University emphasized young children and the importance of play in their learning. Read full biography
	Elizabeth Jenkins Affiliate Faculty in Children, Youth & Family Studies About Professor Jenkins (click to view or hide) Professor Jenkins teaches practical skills for program leadership, based on her extensive experience in congregational youth ministry and, most recently, as an Area Director for Young Life. Her educational background includes teaching (from Whitworth College) and a Master of Education in Creative Arts (Lesley University).
	Dr. Dana Wright Affiliate Faculty in Children, Youth & Family Studies About Professor Wright (click to view or hide) Dr. Wright is a Christian education leader, practical theologian, and author currently serving as Director of Christian Formation and Discipleship at First Presbyterian Church in Everett. His interests center around the work of James Loder, practical theology, Christian education, and youth ministry. He holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary and a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, with previous teaching appointments at Princeton and New Brunswick Theological Seminary.
Learn more about the Children, Youth & Family Studies program.

Communications

	Dr. David Schulz Professor & Chair of Communications Director, General Studies Contact: 425.249.4764, david.schulz@tlc.edu About Dr. Schulz (click to view or hide) Dr. Schulz teaches courses in public speaking, rhetorical theory, persuasive messages, and methods of research and inquiry. Students eagerly respond to his high-expectation courses and individual mentoring. He earned a Ph.D. in Speech Communication from the Pennsylvania State University, has authored several publications (including co-authoring a book used in communication courses nation-wide), has frequently presented at national and international academic conferences. Read full biography
	Dr. Winfred Allen Affiliate Faculty in Communications About Dr. Allen (click to view or hide) Dr. Allen teaches the Public Relations course in the Communications program.  He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has more than 30 years of teaching experience at California Lutheran University, Pepperdine University, and Northwest University (Kirkland, WA).
	Dr. Maire Atkinson Affiliate Faculty in Communications (Broadcasting)
	Jack Brenchley Affiliate Faculty in Communications About Professor Brenchley (click to view or hide) Professor Brenchley’s impressive professional credentials include serving as Software Quality Engineering Manager with Adobe System’s InDesign/InCopy development team. A Trinity graduate himself, he later earned a B.A. in Education from Western Washington University and an M.B.A. and Graduate Certificate in E-Commerce from City University, Seattle. He continues a lifelong interest on the intersection between business, technology, education, and faith.
	Doug Tolmie Affiliate Faculty in Communications (Video Production) About Professor Tolmie (click to view or hide) Doug Tolmie is recognized as one of the premier broadcast storytellers in the Pacific Northwest, serving 25 years as a production executive at Seattle’s KOMO-TV and winning numerous regional and national broadcasting awards, including 10 Emmys®. He has produced hundreds of talk shows, documentaries, and live broadcasts and currently serves as President of Storyteller Communications in Everett. He brings this impressive professional background to courses in multimedia storytelling and video production.
Learn more about the Communications program.

Early Childhood Education

	Susan Houglum Professor & Chair of Early Childhood Education Contact: 425.249.4720, sue.houglum@tlc.edu About Professor Houglum (click to view or hide) Professor Houglum has a rich background in early learning, preschool education, children’s ministry, and program administration. With a graduate degree from Vanderbilt University’s esteemed Peabody School of Education, her teaching emphasizes the relationship between children’s play and learning, social influences on child development, and children’s interaction with the natural environment. Read full biography
	Cheryl Iverson Affiliate Faculty in Early Childhood Education About Professor Iverson (click to view or hide) Cheryl Iverson teaches courses in administration and management of early learning programs, bringing her rich experience in curriculum and instruction, classroom teaching, and program leadership. She currently oversees multiple early learning centers and child care programs for Volunteers of America Western Washington.
	Teri Lawrence Affiliate Faculty in Early Childhood Education About Professor Lawrence (click to view or hide) Teri Lawrence demonstrates how the study of child development and effective teaching practices are integrated into real-world applications to create learning environments that inspire children to be active learners, risk takers, and problem solvers. Her teaching is supported by her graduate education at the College of St. Rose and her role as Director of the Early Learning Center at St. Thomas School in Medina.
Learn more about the Early Childhood Education program.

General Studies

	Rev. Jeff Driscoll Affiliate Faculty in General Studies (English Composition) About Professor Driscoll (click to view or hide) Professor Driscoll, a popular English writing instructor is also an ordained Lutheran pastor, presently serving Peace Lutheran Church in Silvana, WA. He holds an M.Div. from Luther Seminary, as well as an M.A. in English from Western Washington University.
	Gwyneth Jones Affiliate Faculty in General Studies (Earth Science)
	Remy Leonard, J.D. Affiliate Faculty in General Studies (Political Science) About Professor Leonard (click to view or hide) Remy Leonard, an Everett native, is a former Deputy Prosecutor for Snohomish County. She continues as a practicing attorney and a frequent college instructor in criminal justice and political science. She holds a law degree from the University of Oregon.
	Annemarie Russell Affiliate Faculty in English Composition Director of the Writing Center Contact: 425.249.4724, annemarie.russell@tlc.edu About Professor Russell (click to view or hide) Professor Russell seeks to improve students’ writing skills as an engaging English composition instructor and director of the college’s Writing Center. She also teaches courses in nonfiction and media writing. In addition to teaching, she is a singer/songwriter and recently released her fourth album. She holds a B.A. in Education from Whitworth University and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Oregon.
	Dr. Paul Scotchmer Affiliate Faculty in General Studies (Anthropology) About Professor Scotchmer (click to view or hide) Paul Scotchmer (Ph.D., Drew University) works full time at World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization serving in nearly 100 countries. Previously, Dr. Scotchmer served as Vice President for Programs and Development at the Zurich-based International Council for Higher Education. When time permits, he also teaches and writes on religion and culture.

Intercultural Studies

	Beth Elness-Hanson Professor & Chair of Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies Program Director Contact: 425.249.4768, beth.elnesshanson@tlc.edu About Professor Elness-Hanson (click to view or hide) With a passion for inductive biblical study and global perspectives on biblical interpretation, Professor Elness-Hanson’s specialty is the Hebrew Bible. She has a special love for the work of the church in Tanzania, where she lived and served for five years. Read full biography
	Diana Keuss Affiliate Faculty in Intercultural Studies
	Kathi Williams Missionary-in-Residence Affiliate Faculty in Intercultural Studies About Professor Williams (click to view or hide) With a B.A. from Concordia University (Irvine, CA), and a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (T.E.S.O.L.) from the University of the Nations (Hawaii), Kathi is passionate about motivating herself and others to bring the Gospel to those who have not heard. Her life and service with the World Mission Prayer League (WMPL) in the southern Philippines for the last twenty years was in outreach to Muslims.
	Dr. Mark S. Williams Missionary-in-Residence Affiliate Faculty in Intercultural Studies About Dr. Williams (click to view or hide) With a Ph.D. in Development Studies from Ateneo de Davao University (Philippines), Dr. Williams has served in ministry to Muslims for the last 20 years. He specializes in issues related to peace-and-development, globalization, and concern for appropriate cultural and theological contextualization in presenting the Gospel to those who have not heard. Teaching at seminaries and various mission conferences in many different places in the Philippines, Dr. Williams has enjoyed stimulating the thinking of students and practitioners for engaging in the missionary enterprise from Southeast Asia “…to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
Learn more about the Intercultural Studies program.

Music & Worship

	Stephen Marshall-Ward Professor & Chair of Music & Worship Contact: 425.249.4773, stephen.marshall-ward@tlc.edu About Professor Marshall-Ward (click to view or hide) An accomplished musician, performer, and conductor, Professor Marshall-Ward most-recently served Edmonds United Methodist Church as Director of Music & Arts and Organist. He has studied church music, choral conducting, composition, and organ performance, and brings a combination of interests in music, spirituality, the arts, and architectural design to the classroom. Read full biography
	Dr. Norma Aamodt-Nelson Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship About Dr. Aamodt-Nelson (click to view or hide) Norma Aamodt-Nelson currently serves as Minister of Music at Trinity Lutheran Church-Lynnwood. She teaches hymnology, organ, Aspects in Church Music, and has served as an internship supervisor at Trinity. Norma has served parishes in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Iowa, and has also served on the music faculties of Elmhurst College and Gustavus Adolphus College. Her degrees are from Pacific Lutheran University (BMus), the University of Iowa (MA), and the Graduate Theological Foundation/Oxford UK program (DSM). Read full biography
	Dr. Wanda R. Griffiths Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Music Theory) About Dr. Griffiths (click to view or hide) Dr. Griffiths brings a rich background of church music direction, international performance, and higher education teaching experience to her classes. She holds a B.A. in Music Education and Organ Performance from Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, an M.M. in Organ Performance from USC, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from Claremont Graduate University and also maintains a private studio where she teaches piano and organ. Read full biography
	Michael Miller Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship Contact:  425.249.4763, michael.miller@tlc.edu About Professor Miller (click to view or hide) Professor Miller combines his choral training and professional experience to conduct the Concert Choir. Students enjoy his professionalism, competence, and good sense of humor, evidenced by receiving the college’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2011. In addition to teaching at Trinity, he serves as Director of Music Ministry at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Snohomish, and directs the Bainbridge Chorale. Professor Miller completed degrees in choral music education and choral conducting at Winthrop University. Read full biography
	Sean Bendickson Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Worship) About Professor Bendickson (click to view or hide) After studying English at Pacific Lutheran University, Sean Bendickson became active in music performance in both popular and church contexts. Through the worship band and guitar training, he is able to expose students to his remarkable work of resetting the liturgy to a contemporary audience. He invites students to learn and serve alongside him at Everett’s Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where he leads worship.
	Joel Cummings Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Voice) About Professor Cummings (click to view or hide) Tenor Joel Cummings has charmed audiences across the United States, on both the opera and concert stage, with his lyricism and beauty of tone. He studied with world renowned artists and teachers while completing a Master in Music in Vocal Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music. As a voice instructor, he currently serves over 30 students at two colleges and his private voice studio.
	Rich Hanson Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Guitar & Worship) About Professor Hanson (click to view or hide) Soon after receiving his B.A. in Music from the University of Washington, Rich Hanson began to put his skills to use in the community through private instruction, worship leading, and worship band coaching. In the position of worship pastor, Rich has helped plant three local churches in the past two decades. His passion for contemporary music and modern worship has led him to write and release his debut CD entitled Search No More in June of 2011.
	Peggy Kurtz Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Piano) Contact: peggykurtz@me.com About Professor Kurtz (click to view or hide) Soprano Peggy Kurtz has been teaching private voice in the Everett area for over 25 years. She also serves on the board of the Puget Sound National Association of Teachers of Singing, where some of her students have won annual NATS adjudications. She has been a soloist with Orchestra Seattle/Seattle Chamber Singers, as well the Everett and Cascade Symphonies. Her Master of Music in vocal performance is from Pacific Lutheran University.
	Karin Larsen Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Piano)
	Vicky Thomas Affiliate Faculty in Music & Worship (Global Music) About Professor Thomas (click to view or hide) Professor Thomas has 20+ years of professional experience as a church music director, including her current appointment as Choral Director of Seattle First Baptist Church. Her interests also include global music, music from other faith traditions, global social justice issues, and earth ministry. In addition to undergraduate studies at Yale University, she holds an M.A. from the University of Washington
Learn more about the Music & Worship program.

Psychology

	Dr. Betsi Little Professor & Chair of Psychology Contact: 425.249.4725, betsi.little@tlc.edu About Dr. Little (click to view or hide) Dr. Little is best known to students for her commitment to academic rigor, student learning through quantitative research, and dedication to deep mentoring relationships and excellent advising. She holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of North Dakota. Read full biography
	Sara Bender, LMHC Affiliate Faculty in Psychology Contact: 425.249.4762, sara.bender@tlc.edu
	Dr. George Hunter Affiliate Faculty in Psychology About Dr. Hunter (click to view or hide) George Hunter specializes in the interaction between psychology and the law. An experienced litigation consultant, he has extensive experience conducting and analyzing results from pre-trial jury research projects. As a social psychologist, he is an expert in pre and post-trial research methodology and using psychometric tools to predict juror decision-making. Hunter holds a master’s degree from Radford University and a doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Kansas.
	Dr. Caitlin Schultz Affiliate Faculty in Psychology
Learn more about the Psychology program.

Theology & Philosophy

	Dr. Jeff Mallinson Academic Dean Professor of Theology & Philosophy Contact: 425.249.4766, jeff.mallinson@tlc.edu About Dr. Mallinson (click to view or hide) Dr. Mallinson’s interests include the relationships between theology and philosophy, especially during the 16th Century and the ways in which Lutheran theology can engage our postmodern context.  Dr. Mallinson studied under Alister McGrath at Oxford University, where he earned a D.Phil.  Students enjoy his blend of serious study of complex ideas with a distinct classroom ethos of grace, energy, and humor.  Read full biography
	Dr. Bruce Grigsby Professor of Biblical Studies Contact: 425.249.4767, bruce.grigsby@tlc.edu About Dr. Grigsby (click to view or hide) Dr. Grigsby’s several years of study include a Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), where he studied under scholars such as F. F. Bruce. Students appreciate his solid understanding of biblical languages and Latin, his rich knowledge of the classical world, and his ability to take the British style of lecture and seminar style coursework into Trinity’s Living-Learning Community. Read full biography
	Rev. Erik Samuelson Director of Spiritual and Vocational Formation Affiliate Faculty in Theology & Philosophy About Pastor Samuelson (click to view or hide) In addition to his role as Campus Pastor, Erik Samuelson assists in teaching theology courses. His academic interests include Lutheran theology, the doctrine of vocation, liturgical worship, and young adult ministry. He holds a Master of Divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Systematic and Philosophical Theology from the Graduate Theological Union.
	Dr. David Schulz Professor & Chair of Communications Director, General Studies Contact: 425.249.4764, david.schulz@tlc.edu About Dr. Schulz (click to view or hide) Dr. Schulz teaches courses in public speaking, rhetorical theory, persuasive messages, and methods of research and inquiry. Students eagerly respond to his high-expectation courses and individual mentoring. He earned a Ph.D. in Speech Communication from the Pennsylvania State University, has authored several publications (including co-authoring a book used in communication courses nation-wide), has frequently presented at national and international academic conferences. Read full biography
Learn more about the Theology & Philosophy program.

Visual Communications

	Tucker FitzGerald Professor of Visual Communications Contact: 425.249.4734, tucker.fitzgerald@tlc.edu About Professor FitzGerald (Click to view or hide) Professor FitzGerald is an illustrator, graphic designer, and web developer with professional experience in communications and design work for both large companies (Microsoft Corporation and Wild Tangent) and nonprofit organizations (Melby, Cameron & Anderson, Mars Hill Graduate School, and Mercer Island Presbyterian Church). Read full biography
	Dr. David Schulz Professor & Chair of Communications Director, General Studies Contact: 425.249.4764, david.schulz@tlc.edu About Dr. Schulz (click to view or hide) Dr. Schulz teaches courses in public speaking, rhetorical theory, persuasive messages, and methods of research and inquiry. Students eagerly respond to his high-expectation courses and individual mentoring. He earned a Ph.D. in Speech Communication from the Pennsylvania State University, has authored several publications (including co-authoring a book used in communication courses nation-wide), has frequently presented at national and international academic conferences. Read full biography
	Jack Brenchley Affiliate Faculty in Communications (Digital Design) About Professor Brenchley (click to view or hide) Professor Brenchley’s impressive professional credentials include serving as Software Quality Engineering Manager with Adobe System’s InDesign/InCopy development team. A Trinity graduate himself, he later earned a B.A. in Education from Western Washington University and an M.B.A. and Graduate Certificate in E-Commerce from City University, Seattle. He continues a lifelong interest on the intersection between business, technology, education, and faith.
	Doug Tolmie Affiliate Faculty in Communications (Video Production) About Professor Tolmie (click to view or hide) Professor Tolmie is recognized as one of the premier broadcast storytellers in the Pacific Northwest, serving 25 years as a production executive at Seattle’s KOMO-TV and winning numerous regional and national broadcasting awards, including 10 Emmys®. He has produced hundreds of talk shows, documentaries, and live broadcasts and currently serves as President of Storyteller Communications in Everett. He brings this impressive professional background to courses in multimedia storytelling and video production.
Learn more about the Visual Communications program.

Library

	Seong Heon Lee Director of Educational Technology and Librarian Contact: 425.249.4715, seongheon.lee@tlc.edu About Seong Heon Lee (click to view or hide) Seong Heon Lee joined Trinity in 2011 and oversees library and educational technology services. He has previously served library positions at Chicago Theological Seminary, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Syriac Institute. Seong Heon holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Rutgers University, a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Seminary in Hong Kong, and is a Ph.D. candidate in New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
	Tracy Weber Assistant to the Deans and Library Research Advisor Contact: 425.249.4765, tracy.weber@tlc.edu About Tracy Weber (click to view or hide) Tracy Weber assists students with library research, including search strategies, accessing electronic journals, and locating resources – both on and off campus. She holds a master’s degree in library science from Arizona State University.
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Faculty Emeriti

The following individuals have been honored for their years of meritorious service to Trinity Lutheran College and the world beyond as faculty emerita/emeritus. The distinction, normally granted upon retirement from active service, is recommended by the college faculty and approved by the Board of Directors. The date indicates the year in which the honor was conferred.

Rev. Jacque Schweiss, Professor Emeritus (1988)
Dr. C. Jack Eichhorst, President Emeritus (1990)
Dr. Trygve R. Skarsten, President Emeritus (1994)
Dr. Robert Moylan, Academic Dean Emeritus (1995)
Patricia Lelvis, Professor Emerita (1997)
Dr. James A. Bergquist, President Emeritus (1999)
Rev. John Bergren, Professor Emeritus (2003)
Rev. Dr. Daniel Bloomquist, Professor Emeritus (2003)
Josee Jordan, Professor Emerita (2003)
Irene Hausken, Librarian Emerita (2003)
Rev. Don Fladland, Professor Emeritus (2003)
Rev. Dr. Lowell Stime, Academic Dean Emeritus (2008)
Dr. John Stamm, President Emeritus (2009)
Jean Wahlstrom, Academic Dean Emerita (2010)