NEW FACES JOIN FULL-TIME FACULTY

Dana welcomed seven new full-time members of the faculty at the start of the academic year. Some are homegrown and some bring experience from places far away.

Dr. Stewart Brewer, assistant professor of history, earned his bachelor’s in history and master’s in anthropology from Brigham Young University. He earned his doctorate in international history from University at Albany, State University of New York. He previously served as a visiting assistant professor in the department of history at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. Brewer is an expert in Latin American studies and is currently working on a book on the history of U.S.-Latin American relations.

Dr. Kate Joeckel, associate professor of communication, received her doctorate in speech and dramatic art as well as her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Nebraska. She taught at Simpson College for 13 years, where she served as department chair of communication studies and division chair of policy studies. She also served as a policy analyst in the Nebraska governor’s office, researching and preparing speeches for then-Governor Bob Kerrey.

Professor Carol King ’84, assistant professor of business administration, began teaching part-time at Dana in 1994, but moved to a full-time position this fall. She has also taught courses at College of St. Mary in Omaha. King earned her bachelor of science degree in accounting from Dana in 1984. She completed her master’s at the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1997 and earned her CPA in 1991.

Professor Carl Scheuermann, instructor of mathematics, received his master’s in mathematics from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and his bachelor’s in education from California University of Pennsylvania. He worked as a graduate assistant in the Learning Center at UNO, tutoring math and writing, and mentoring at-risk students.

Dr. Albert Snow, assistant professor of chemistry, received his doctorate and master’s degrees in organic chemistry from the University of Oklahoma and his bachelor’s from Arkansas Tech University. While at OU, he served as vice-chair of the Graduate Student Senate. Last year, Snow was a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow at Wichita State University.

Professor Starla Stensaas, associate professor of graphic design, received her master’s of fine art in art from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her master’s and bachelor’s from Eastern Illinois University. She is returning to Dana after teaching at Southern Illinois University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Dr. Thomas Wicks ’68, associate professor of education, earned his doctorate in educational foundations from Iowa State University and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Dana. He also holds degrees from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Waldorf Junior College. Wicks is an expert in curriculum and assessment, and is returning to teaching after working as a consultant in Minnesota for several years. Wicks served as an assistant professor at Kansas State University, and has extensive experience as a principal and superintendent of schools in Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.