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A
Account Planning
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Administration
Paul G. Bookmeyer, C.P.A.
Vice President for Finance and Administration
816-501-2487
paul.bookmeyer@avila.edu
B.S.- Midland Lutheran College, Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

Ronald A. Slepitza, Ph.D.
President
816-501-3750
judy.campbell@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Maryland
Admission
Dr. Ned Harris
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development
816-501-3627
ned.harris@avila.edu
Ph.D. Syracuse University
Adult and Evening Higher Education
Lacey Smith, Ph.D.c.
Assistant Dean - School of Professional Studies
and Assistant Professor of Psychology
816-501-2482
lacey.smith@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Saint Louis University
Adult Medical Surgical Nursing
Lonna Boen, RN, MSN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
816-501-3688
lonna.boen@avila.edu
MSN - University of Nebraska Medical Center
Advertising
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Alternative Education
Dr. Reulan Levin
Professor of Education
816-501-2431
reulan.levin@avila.edu
Ed.D.- University of Kansas
American Catholic Nuns
Carol K. Coburn, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies and Women's Studies
816-501-3713
carol.coburn@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
American Religious History
Carol K. Coburn, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies and Women's Studies
816-501-3713
carol.coburn@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
American Women's History
Carol K. Coburn, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies and Women's Studies
816-501-3713
carol.coburn@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Amphibians
Robert Powell, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
816-501-2440
robert.powell@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Missouri
Andragogy
Steve Iliff, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Professional Studies
816-501-3763
steve.iliff@avila.edu
M.P.A.- UMKC
Animal Behavior
Dr. Karin Gastreich
Assistant Professor of Biology
816-501-2966
karin.gastreich@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas at Austin
Assessment
Fred Geer, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Psychology
816-501-3669
Fred.geer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Attachment
Regina Staves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Director of Graduate Psychology
816-501-3665
regina.staves@avila.edu
Ph.D. Psychology

B

Behavior Disorders
Regina Staves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Director of Graduate Psychology
816-501-3665
regina.staves@avila.edu
Ph.D. Psychology
Best Practice Theory
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
Black Literature and Cultural Art
Stanley E. Banks
Assistant Professor and Artist-in-Residence
816-501-3679
stan.banks@avila.edu
M.A.- University of Missouri-Kansas
Branding
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Budgeting
Paul G. Bookmeyer, C.P.A.
Vice President for Finance and Administration
816-501-2487
paul.bookmeyer@avila.edu
B.S.- Midland Lutheran College, Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

C

Cardiac Nursing
Tracy L. Rogers, RN, MSN
Nursing Instructor
816-501-2409
tracy.rogers@avila.edu
M.S.N.- Central Missouri State University
Child Abuse and Neglect
Regina Staves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Director of Graduate Psychology
816-501-3665
regina.staves@avila.edu
Ph.D. Psychology
Classroom Management
James Wenhart
Assistant Professor
816-501-2965
james.wenhart@avila.edu
M.A.E.- Arizona State University

Dr. Mike A. McKinne
Dean, School of Education
816.501.3663
Mike.Mckinne@Avila.edu
Ed.D. University of Missouri-Columbia

Communication Anxiety
Linda Spencer Strelluf MLA
Assistant Professor of Communication
816-501-3680
linda.strelluf@avila.edu
M.L.A.- Baker University
Computer Science
Patrick Kopp
Computer Science Chair
816-501-3791
patrick.kopp@avila.edu
M.S.- NWMSU, M.S.Ed.- Avila University

Ron McCleary
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
816-501-3794
ron.mccleary@avila.edu
M.S.- University of Missouri-Rolla
Conflict Resolution
Steve Iliff, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Professional Studies
816-501-3763
steve.iliff@avila.edu
M.P.A.- UMKC
Conservation Biology
Dr. Karin Gastreich
Assistant Professor of Biology
816-501-2966
karin.gastreich@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas at Austin
Consumer Behavior
Brian Buckler, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing
816-501-3723
brian.buckler@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas/ Arlington
Counseling
Lacey Smith, Ph.D.c.
Assistant Dean- School of Professional Studies and Assistant Professor of Psychology
816-501-2482
lacey.smith@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Saint Louis University
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
Critical Care
Rhonda Brown, RN, MSN, CCRN
Nursing Instructor
816-5012917
rhonda.brown@avila.edu
M.S.N.- University of Missouri
Curriculum
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Reulan Levin
Professor of Education
816-501-2431
reulan.levin@avila.edu
Ed.S.- University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ed.D.- University of Kansas
Curriculum Development
Dr. Susan Fetsch, RN, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing
816-501-3672
susan.fetsch@avila.edu
Ph.D. in nursing- University of Kansas

D

Delinquency Prevention
Lindee Peterson Wilson, MSW, LSCSW
Social Work Department Chair, Assistant Professor
816-501-3648
lindee.wilson@avila.edu
M.S.W.- University of Iowa
Derivative Securities
Neal Horrell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Finance
816-501-3795
neal.horrell@avila.edu
Ph.D.- NYU Stern School of Business
Diabetes
Tracy L. Rogers, RN, MSN
Nursing Instructor
816-501-2409
tracy.rogers@avila.edu
M.S.N.- Central Missouri State University
Documentary Film History
Dotty Hamilton, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Visual and Communication Arts
816-501-3646
dotty.hamilton@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas

E

Early Childhood Education
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu

James Wenhart
Assistant Professor
816-501-2965
james.wenhart@avila.edu
M.A.E.- Arizona State University
Educational Issues
James Wenhart
Assistant Professor, Director of Graduate
816-501-2965
james.wenhart@avila.edu
M.A.E.- Arizona State University
Educational Leadership
Dr. Mike A. McKinne
Dean, School of Education
816.501.3663
Mike.Mckinne@Avila.edu
Ed.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
Educational Philosophy and History
Dr. Mike A. McKinne
Dean, School of Education
816.501.3663
Mike.Mckinne@Avila.edu
Ed.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
Emotional and Brain Development
Regina Staves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Director of Graduate Psychology
816-501-3665
regina.staves@avila.edu
Ph.D. Psychology
Enrollment
Dr. Ned Harris
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development
816-501-3627
ned.harris@avila.edu
Ph.D. Syracuse University
Environmental Science
Dr. Karin Gastreich
Assistant Professor of Biology
816-501-2966
karin.gastreich@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas at Austin
Equal Access to Post-secondary Education for Students from Low Income and First-generation Families
Brian Moore
Executive Director of Development
816-501-2434
brian.moore@avila.edu
M.S.- University of Kansas
Evaluating support services and facilities, learning styles, developmental and remedial students, disability services, college reading
Joe Barnhill
Director of Learning Services and Disability Services
816-501-3670
joe.barnhill@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
Evolution
Stephen S. Daggett, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
816-678-5887
stephen.daggett@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Pennsylvania State University

F

Families
Lindee Peterson Wilson, MSW, LSCSW
Social Work Department Chair, Assistant Professor
816-501-3648
lindee.wilson@avila.edu
M.S.W.- University of Iowa
Family Therapy
Lindee Peterson Wilson, MSW, LSCSW
Social Work Department Chair, Assistant Professor
816-501-3648
lindee.wilson@avila.edu
M.S.W.- University of Iowa
Federal reserve policy
Alan Garner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics
816-501-3656
alan.garner@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Harvard University
Feminist Theory
Nancy Cervetti
Professor of English
816-501-3652
cervettin@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
Fiction
Stanley E. Banks
Assistant Professor and Artist-in-Residence
816-501-3679
stan.banks@avila.edu
M.A.- University of Missouri-Kansas
Film
Linda Spencer Strelluf MLA
Assistant Professor of Communication
816-501-3680
linda.strelluf@avila.edu
M.L.A.- Baker University
Finance
Paul G. Bookmeyer, C.P.A.
Vice President for Finance and Administration
816-501-2487
paul.bookmeyer@avila.edu
B.S.- Midland Lutheran College, Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Financial Aid
Dr. Ned Harris
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development
816-501-3627
ned.harris@avila.edu
Ph.D. Syracuse University
Fine Art
Marci Aylward
Assistant Professor
816-501-3659
aylwardme@avila.edu
M.F.A.- Parson's School of Design

G
Genetics
Stephen S. Daggett, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
816-678-5887
stephen.daggett@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Pennsylvania State University

H

Ham Radio in Local Severe Storm Spotting
Mark Seelbinder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
816-501-3788
mark.seelbinder@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Wisconsin at Madison
Higher Education Marketing/Recruitment
Lacey Smith, Ph.D.c.
Assistant Dean - School of Professional Studies
and Assistant Professor of Psychology
816-501-2482
lacey.smith@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Saint Louis University
History of race relations in Kansas City
Sherry Schirmer, Ph.D.
Professor of History
816-501-3645
sherry.schirmer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Holocaust
Dr. Jeffrey Myers
Associate Professor of History
816-501-3649
jeffrey.myers@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
Human Anatomy
Greg Fitch
Professor of Biology, Chair of Biology
816-501-3789
greg.fitch@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Kansas State University
Human Physiology
Greg Fitch
Professor of Biology, Chair of Biology
816-501-3789
greg.fitch@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Kansas State University
Human Rights
Steve Iliff, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Professional Studies
816-501-3763
steve.iliff@avila.edu
M.P.A.- UMKC

I

In-Service Training
Fred Geer, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Psychology
816-501-3669
Fred.geer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Inner-City Life Styles and Urban Issues
Stanley E. Banks
Assistant Professor and Artist-in-Residence
816-501-3679
stan.banks@avila.edu
M.A.- University of Missouri-Kansas
Instructional Strategies
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
Investments and Analysis
Neal Horrell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Finance
816-501-3795
neal.horrell@avila.edu
Ph.D.- NYU Stern School of Business

K
Kansas City History
Sherry Schirmer, Ph.D.
Professor of History
816-501-3645
sherry.schirmer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas


L
Language and Literacy
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
Law
Andrea H. Olitisky, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Pre-Law Advisor, Mock Trial Director
816-501-3793
andrea.olitisky@avila.edu
M.B.A.- American University, J.D. New England School of Law
Literacy
Sue Ellen McCalley Ph.D.
Professor of Education
816-501-2433
sueellen.mccalley@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas

M

Marketing Communications
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Marketing Research
Brian Buckler, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing
816-501-3723
brian.buckler@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas/ Arlington
Marketing Strategy
Brian Buckler, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing
816-501-3723
brian.buckler@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas/ Arlington
Mass Media
Linda Spencer Strelluf MLA
Assistant Professor of Communication
816-501-3680
linda.strelluf@avila.edu
M.L.A.- Baker University
Media
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Mediation
Steve Iliff, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Professional Studies
816-501-3763
steve.iliff@avila.edu
M.P.A.- UMKC
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Janet Reagor, M.S. R.N.
Assistant Professor
816-501-3682
janet.reagor@avila.edu
M.S.- University of Illinois

Tracy L. Rogers, RN, MSN
Nursing Instructor
816-501-2409
tracy.rogers@avila.edu
M.S.N.- Central Missouri State University
Metacognition
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
Microbiology
Stephen S. Daggett, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
816-678-5887
stephen.daggett@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Pennsylvania State University
Modern German History
Dr. Jeffrey Myers
Associate Professor of History
816-501-3649
jeffrey.myers@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
Motion Picture Rating System
Dotty Hamilton, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Visual and Communication Arts
816-501-3646
dotty.hamilton@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Multiculturalism
Dr. Reulan Levin
Professor of Education
816-501-2431
reulan.levin@avila.edu
Ed.D.- University of Kansas

N

National Board Certification
Andria Stokes
Assistant Professor
816-501-3607
andria.stokes@avila.edu
National economic conditions
Alan Garner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics
816-501-3656
alan.garner@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Harvard University
Neuroscience
Greg Fitch
Professor of Biology, Chair of Biology
816-501-3789
greg.fitch@avila.edu
Ph.D.- Kansas State University
New Media
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Nineteenth Century British Literature
Nancy Cervetti
Professor of English
816-501-3652
cervettin@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
Nineteenth Hysteria and Neurasthenia
Nancy Cervetti
Professor of English
816-501-3652
cervettin@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
North Central Accreditation Consulting
Fred Geer, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Psychology
816-501-3669
Fred.geer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Nursing
Rhonda Brown, RN, MSN, CCRN
Nursing Instructor
816-5012917
rhonda.brown@avila.edu
M.S.N.- University of Missouri
Nursing Education
Dr. Susan Fetsch, RN, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing
816-501-3672
susan.fetsch@avila.edu
Ph.D. in nursing- University of Kansas

Tracy L. Rogers, RN, MSN
Nursing Instructor
816-501-2409
tracy.rogers@avila.edu
M.S.N.- Central Missouri State University

O

Obstetrics/Women's Health
Patricia (Tish) Conejo, RN, MSN, WHNP
Assistant Professor
816-501-2406
patricia.conejo@avila.edu
Online Learning
Steve Iliff, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Professional Studies
816-501-3763
steve.iliff@avila.edu
M.P.A.- UMKC
Outcomes Assessment
Dr. Susan Fetsch, RN, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing
816-501-3672
susan.fetsch@avila.edu
Ph.D. in nursing- University of Kansas

P

Painting
Marci Aylward
Assistant Professor
816-501-3659
aylwardme@avila.edu
M.F.A.- Parson's School of Design
Peace Studies, including nonviolent theory and practice
Steve Iliff, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Professional Studies
816-501-3763
steve.iliff@avila.edu
M.P.A.- UMKC
Personal and Professional Etiquette
Brian Moore
Executive Director of Development
816-501-2434
brian.moore@avila.edu
M.S.- University of Kansas
Physical Plant Operations
Paul G. Bookmeyer, C.P.A.
Vice President for Finance and Administration
816-501-2487
paul.bookmeyer@avila.edu
B.S.- Midland Lutheran College, Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Playwriting
Stanley E. Banks
Assistant Professor and Artist-in-Residence
816-501-3679
stan.banks@avila.edu
M.A.- University of Missouri-Kansas
Poetry
Stanley E. Banks
Assistant Professor and Artist-in-Residence
816-501-3679
stan.banks@avila.edu
M.A.- University of Missouri-Kansas
Politics
Andrea H. Olitisky, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Pre-Law Advisor, Mock Trial Director
816-501-3793
andrea.olitisky@avila.edu
M.B.A.- American University, J.D. New England School of Law
Pop Culture
Linda Spencer Strelluf MLA
Assistant Professor of Communication
816-501-3680
linda.strelluf@avila.edu
M.L.A.- Baker University
Professional Development: Using Contemporary Resources in the Classroom
Ann West
Director of Student Field Experiences
816-501-2432
ann.west@avila.edu
M.S.Ed.,- Northwest Missouri State University
Progressive Care
Tracy L. Rogers, RN, MSN
Nursing Instructor
816-501-2409
tracy.rogers@avila.edu
M.S.N.- Central Missouri State University
Promotional Writing
Linda Spencer Strelluf MLA
Assistant Professor of Communication
816-501-3680
linda.strelluf@avila.edu
M.L.A.- Baker University
Psychiatric Nursing
Bruce Voegele, MA, BSN, RN
Instructor- School of Nursing
816-501-3638
bruce.voegele@avila.edu
M.A.- Webster University, B.S.N.- Union College, RN- Kansas and Missouri
Psychological Trauma
Regina Staves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Director of Graduate Psychology
816-501-3665
regina.staves@avila.edu
Ph.D. Psychology
Public Relations
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Public Speaking
Linda Spencer Strelluf MLA
Assistant Professor of Communication
816-501-3680
linda.strelluf@avila.edu
M.L.A.- Baker University

R

Radiologic Science
Christina Arel M.S.Ed.
Clinical Coordinator of Radiologic Science Department
816-501-3787
christina.arel@avila.edu
M.S.- Kansas State University

Kristi Littleton, M.S., Ed., RT
Associate Professor
816-501-3612
kristi.littleton@avila.edu
M.A.- Kansas State
Reading Instruction Learning
Sue Ellen McCalley Ph.D.
Professor of Education
816-501-2433 sueellen.mccalley@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Reptiles
Robert Powell, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
816-501-2440
robert.powell@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Missouri
Residence Life
Darby Peoples
Dean of Students
816-501-3628
darby.peoples@avila.edu
M.A.- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Restorative Justice
Regina Staves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Director of Graduate Psychology
816-501-3665
regina.staves@avila.edu
Ph.D. Psychology
Risk Management
Neal Horrell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Finance
816-501-3795
neal.horrell@avila.edu
Ph.D.- NYU Stern School of Business

S

Scenography-- Scenery, lighting and sound design
Jason Harris, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of theatre, Director of Theatre Design and Technology
816-501-3733
jason.harris@avila.edu
M.F.A.- University of Missouri- Kansas City
Shakespeare
Robert Foulk
Director of Performance Studies, Assistant Professor of Theatre
816-501-2405
robert.foulk@avila.edu
M.F.A. Florida State University
Special Education
Sue Ellen McCalley Ph.D.
Professor of Education
816-501-2433
sueellen.mccalley@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas

Fred Geer, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Psychology
816-501-3669
Fred.geer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Special Education Consulting
Fred Geer, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Psychology
816-501-3669
Fred.geer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
Stage Management
Robert Foulk
Director of Performance Studies, Assistant Professor of Theatre
816-501-2405
robert.foulk@avila.edu
M.F.A. Florida State University
Strategic Planning
J. Anthony Snorgrass, AICP, MCRP, MA
Assistant Professor, Advertising and Strategic Media
816-501-2494
joseph.snorgrass@avila.edu
M.A.- Ohio State University
Stress Management
Bruce Voegele, MA, BSN, RN
Instructor- School of Nursing
816-501-3638
bruce.voegele@avila.edu
M.A.- Webster University, B.S.N.- Union College, RN- Kansas and Missouri
Supreme Court
Andrea H. Olitisky, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Pre-Law Advisor, Mock Trial Director
816-501-3793
andrea.olitisky@avila.edu
M.B.A.- American University, J.D. New England School of Law

T

Teaching Skills Assessment
Ann West
Director of Student Field Experiences
816-501-2432
ann.west@avila.edu
M.S.Ed.,- Northwest Missouri State University
Technical Direction
Jason Harris, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of theatre, Director of Theatre Design and Technology
816-501-3733
jason.harris@avila.edu
M.F.A.- University of Missouri- Kansas City
Theatre
Robert Foulk
Director of Performance Studies, Assistant Professor of Theatre
816-501-2405
robert.foulk@avila.edu
M.F.A. Florida State University
Travel Abroad
Andrea H. Olitisky, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Pre-Law Advisor, Mock Trial Director
816-501-3793
andrea.olitisky@avila.edu
M.B.A.- American University, J.D. New England School of Law
Tropical Biology
Dr. Karin Gastreich
Assistant Professor of Biology
816-501-2966
karin.gastreich@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Texas at Austin

U

University Advancement (government, corporate, and foundation relations)
Brian Moore
Executive Director of Development
816-501-2434
brian.moore@avila.edu
M.S.- University of Kansas
Use of Technology in the Classroom and in Blended Courses
Mark Seelbinder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
816-501-3788
mark.seelbinder@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Wisconsin at Madison
Using Simulation in Nursing Education
Patricia (Tish) Conejo, RN, MSN, WHNP
Assistant Professor
816-501-2406
patricia.conejo@avila.edu

W

Women and Literature
Nancy Cervetti
Professor of English
816-501-3652
cervettin@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Iowa
Women's History
Sherry Schirmer, Ph.D.
Professor of History
816-501-3645
sherry.schirmer@avila.edu
Ph.D.- University of Kansas
11901 Wornall Road    :    Lower Blasco, Building 1    :    816.501.2434    :    omc@Avila.edu