Welcome to the Office of Marketing and Communication

EXPERT CONTACTS

Avila University welcomes contact from the media and with faculty resources on campus, subject matter experts are readily available. Below you will find topics and experts ready to share their knowledge.

The first step in obtaining information, or inquiring about a subject that’s not represented, is to call our public relations specialist at 816-501-2434, or the Office of Marketing & Communication 816-501-2422. Media are only allowed to visit the Avila campus or interview faculty and staff with prior approval from the Office of Marketing & Communication.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Gough
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

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

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

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

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