Professor Bachmeier is a native of Anamoose, N.D., who completed his MFA degree in ceramic...

Professor Bachmeier is a native of Anamoose, N.D., who completed his MFA degree in ceramics from the University of North Dakota. Professor Bachmeier’s career work in education and ceramics has garnered over 50 Best of Show awards and grants including the national NICHE award for wheel-thrown ceramics. He was recognized with the prestigious N.D. Governor’s Award in Arts Education for his “numerous, significant, and continued contributions to the state and region.” and recognized by Carnegie as a nominee for U.S. Professor of the Year. His ceramic works are represented in personal, private, and corporate collections in all 50 states including N.D. Governor’s Mansion, Microsoft Permanent Collection, S.D. Museum of Art, ND Museum of Art, Plains Art Museum, Dacotah Prairie Museum, Rourke Art Museum, and Michelle Obama’s office in the White House. He is one of 19 brick sculptors in the country, having completed numerous large-scale installations including Sanford Hospital Sioux Falls, Concordia College Moorhead, and U.S. Army base, Camp Grafton, Devils Lake, N.D. Professor Bachmeier was inducted into the Fargo North High School Hall of Fame for his impact on the school while teaching there.

Hi, I'm Collin and I work with all students who are interested in transferring from anothe...

Hi, I'm Collin and I work with all students who are interested in transferring from another college or university to MSUM!As your transfer representative, I help you through the admission process and your point of contact for any questions. I strive to make your transition to MSU Moorhead as smooth as it can to make you a successful student. Go Dragons!

Title IV-E Child Welfare Director; Areas of expertise: Public and private child welfare, mental health care

Hi, I'm Audrey and I work with international students interested in attending MSU Moorhead...

Hi, I'm Audrey and I work with international students interested in attending MSU Moorhead. I am a graduate of MSUM's Counseling and Student Affairs Master's program. I see Dragon Pride on campus through the diligence and commitment our students have to their education and one another. I think the community that develops on campus is astounding and I am so proud that I am able to represent that to our future students!

Hi! My name is Jami; I graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a B.A. in Business...

Hi! My name is Jami; I graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a B.A. in Business Administration - Financial Management. As an Assistant Director of Employer Relations I have the opportunity to connect with employers and community stakeholders to increase internship and job opportunities for MSUM students and alumni. I greatly enjoy working with employers, students and alumni and being part of the culture at MSUM.

Jason has been serving as a Public Safety Patrol Sergeant since 2021. Jason is a dedicated...

Jason has been serving as a Public Safety Patrol Sergeant since 2021. Jason is a dedicated security professional and provides a friendly and welcoming presence on the evening shift for campus. He is committed to upholding and living by the Dragons core values of Grit, Humility, and Heart. Jason is a certified Red Cross first aid instructor, has attended Minnesota's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, and is a Dragon Valor Veteran Ally. Prior to joining the team at MSUM, Jason served in various security roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Jason is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class in service with the Fleet Marine Force as a Religious Program Specialist. Jason earned a bachelor's degree in History Education from NDSU in 2017. Outside of work, Jason is a busy family man. He and his wife have three children and a puppy.

Liaison to: College of Arts and Humanities

My name is Chuck and I am very excited to be serving Minnesota State University – Moorhead...

My name is Chuck and I am very excited to be serving Minnesota State University – Moorhead as the Director of Accessibility Resources and ADA Coordinator for students. Originally, I am from Arizona and I have worked in higher education since 2006. I completed two bachelors and two Masters Degrees from Northern Arizona University. More recently, I completed a Graduate Certificate in Disability Policy & Practice (Northern Arizona University and a Master’s Degree in Emergency Management & Homeland Security (Arizona State University). My breadth of education derive around my passion for accessibility and creating opportunities for all students with functional needs/disabilities. In my role at MSUM, I look forward to working with students to create a “level playing field” and provide access to opportunities to have your best experience. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and enjoying the great outdoors. I am so excited to call MSUM my home and cannot wait to meet and serve all of you! Go Dragons!

Specialty: Cataloging and Processing

Dr. Ellen Fagerstrom has been at MSUM since 2001, currently the Associate Vice President f...

Dr. Ellen Fagerstrom has been at MSUM since 2001, currently the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and formerly in the Mathematics Department. Dr. Fagerstrom has also been MSUM's Faculty Athletic Representative since 2010.

Colleen has been a Dragon since 2003, receiving a BA in Anthropology in 2008 and her MLIS ...

Colleen has been a Dragon since 2003, receiving a BA in Anthropology in 2008 and her MLIS from UW Milwaukee in 2014. She has been a librarian at MSUM since 2015, working teaching information literacy and working with academic and non-academic departments across campus to connect students and employees to library resources and services. Colleen is also the Coordinator of the Copyright Center: libguides.mnstate.edu/copyright

I serve as the Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator at MSUM. My goal is to support st...

I serve as the Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator at MSUM. My goal is to support students as they navigate student life and potential challenges they may experience. I work with resources related to Basic Needs, CARE Team, Case Management, Counseling Services, Housing & Residence Life, Recreation & Wellness, Student Conduct, and Student Union & Activities. I grew up in southwestern Minnesota, graduating from Russell-Tyler [now RTR] High School. I earned a B.A. in English and Communications/Business from Augustana University, an M.S. Counseling and Student Affairs from MSUM, and a Ph.D. in Education from NDSU. I have worked in a variety of areas over the past 30+ years, including residence life, student activities, service-learning, LGBTQIA2S+ programs, multicultural programs, and Title IX. I love being part of the Dragon Family!

As the Director of the Career Development Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead, I...

As the Director of the Career Development Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead, I lead a team of experts that provide career-focused learning, development, and networking opportunities for students. My goal is to provide high-quality events, resources, and opportunities to ensure MSUM students feel confident and prepared to enter the workforce.

Professor, Nursing| EdD, MSN, RN, COS, CNE-cl

Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is a filmmaker and media arts education researcher. K-Nelson’s fi...

Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is a filmmaker and media arts education researcher. K-Nelson’s films have screened at festivals in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia, at venues including the Walker Art Center, the D.C. National Museum for Women in the Arts, NYC’s Anthology Film Archives & the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. Her work has received awards, including the ICDOC Kodak Vision Award for Best Cinematography, Ann Arbor Film Festival’s Griot Editorial Best Editing Award, and the UFVA Award of Merit for Documentary Filmmaking. K-Nelson was the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship and Bush Artist Fellowship. The Carnegie Foundation named her the 2014 Minnesota CASE Professor of the Year. K-Nelson is a co-founding member of EDIT Media (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Teaching Media). Her research interests include accessible filmmaking, inclusive films, media arts education, and education leadership. K-Nelson is Professor of Film at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

I’m energized by helping others feel confident in themselves and their accomplishments. Re...

I’m energized by helping others feel confident in themselves and their accomplishments. Reflecting on experiences, identifying next steps, and accessing industry information are a few of the ways I help students/alumni reach their career goals. I am a Nationally Certified Resume Writer and a Certified Career Services Provider. I earned a M.S.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a B.S. in Social Studies Education from MSUM. My background includes 8+ years working in college career services and non-profits. When I’m not working with students, you’ll find me taking care of my houseplants or getting back to my roots by visiting family in Canada.

Ralf holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Marketi...

Ralf holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and International Business from Carthage College and a degree as "Bankkaufmann" in his native Germany. He currently teaches The Legal Environment of Business (ACCT 280), Contracts and Business Entities (ACCT 306), Commercial Transactions and Special Topics (ACCT 407/507), Start Your Own Business (ENTR/MGMT 229), Personal Finance (FINC 345) and First Year Experience (FYE 101) online and in traditional settings at the Paseka School. He has also taught classes in business ethics, government regulation and law in international business. He is a faculty advisor for MSUM’s Collegiate DECA chapter and offers faculty-led student experiences to Germany. Ralf has significant business experience in developing domestic and international business in the ERP, Cloud and healthcare industries. He is a licensed attorney and has worked in global executive and management positions with SNP Americas, Velocity Technology Solutions, Intelligent InSites, SAP Societas Europaea and Great Plains Software in the United States and Germany. He is a hobby blacksmith and avid traveler and likes to read and write. His most recent publications, "When in Rome (or Manila)…" and "The Chairman’s Jokes", discuss business, legal, HR and ethical issues in the international environment. Ralf’s teaching philosophy is: “Keep it simple, keep it real and make it relevant for the students”.

Assistant Professor / BSN Program MSN, RN, CWON

Liaison to the College of Business, Analytics & Communication

I have a Ph.D in Psychology from the University of California Berkeley and specialize in i...

I have a Ph.D in Psychology from the University of California Berkeley and specialize in infant and child development, perception, and cognition. I teach courses in Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Cognition, and History of Psychology. Students are encouraged to join my research group in the Child Development Lab, which has included studies on the development of depth perception, emotional discrimination, and music perception to name a few.

Anthony Ocaña (Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 2008) is an associate professor of Co...

Anthony Ocaña (Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 2008) is an associate professor of Communication Studies specializing in organizational and crisis communication, business and professional communication, and intercultural communication. In addition to teaching a variety of the communication studies courses, he advises students in the KMSC Dragon Radio activity. Anthony enjoys helping students achieve their highest academic potential, and takes great pride in having students present their original research at campus and regional conferences.

Education: Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, Ph.D. in Finance 2001 Tul...

Education: Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, Ph.D. in Finance 2001 Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business, M.A. in Economics 2001 Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), Caracas - Venezuela. MBA 1993 Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), Caracas - Venezuela. Industrial Engineering 1990 Bio: Eduardo Pablo is Professor of Finance at the Paseka School of Business, Minnesota State University Moorhead. He has a vast experience analyzing emerging markets and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in finance. Before moving to United States, he worked at EGADE – ITESM in Monterrey, Mexico (2003 – 2005) and at IESA in Caracas, Venezuela (2001 – 2003 and 2005 – 2010). Before becoming a professor at MSUM, Eduardo worked as a Clinical Professor at the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University. During summer time, he collaborates with other U.S. and Latin American universities teaching and doing research abroad. His main research interests are related to (1) corporate governance, (2) dividend policy, and (3) the analysis of mergers and acquisitions and other ways to organize the economic activity. Three of his most recent research papers are in the area of dividends (Gonzalez, M., Molina, C.A., Pablo, E., and Rosso, J, The Effect of Ownership Concentration and Composition on Dividends: Evidence from Latin America. Emerging Markets Review (Elsevier), Volume 30, March 2017 pp. 1 – 18.), corporate productivity (Gaitán, S., Herrera-Echeverri, H., and Pablo E., How corporate governance affects productivity in civil-law business environments: Evidence from Latin America. Global Finance Journal (Elsevier), Volume 37, August 2018, Pages 173-185) and gender diversity (González, M., Guzmán, A., Pablo, E., and Trujillo, M.A., Does gender really matter in the boardroom? Evidence from closely held family firms. Review of Managerial Science (Springer Berlin Heidelberg). July 2018. pp 1 – 47.) At the Paseka School of Business, Eduardo currently teaches the following graduate and undergraduate courses, FINC441 Advanced Corporate Finance FINC445/545 International Finance FINC446.546 Financial Decision Making FINC450/550 Entrepreneurial Finance MBA631 Financial Management BUS642 Corporate Finance MBA

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Karen holds an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s degree in Library an...

Karen holds an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science and K-12 School Library Media Specialist license (St. Catherine University) and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and K-12 Principal license from MSU Moorhead. Before joining MSUM, she served in a K-12 leadership role focused on the intersections of instructional technological innovation, student-centered learning, and inclusive teaching practices. Karen has worked in various roles for public, K-12, and academic libraries since 2004.

Associate Professor of Geography; Ph.D., Economic Geography, Indiana State University; Are...

Associate Professor of Geography; Ph.D., Economic Geography, Indiana State University; Areas of Interest: Agriculture, railroad and transportation logistics, Latvia and the Baltic Region, Russia and Eastern Europe, geographic information systems, rural America, architecture and American homes, and teacher preparation

Professor, J.D. Licensed in Minnesota; Areas of interest: Legal services for the poor, elderly, and disadvantaged, with concentration in family law, housing law, public benefits and elder law.

Program Coordinator, Master of Healthcare Administration | Professor | DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-B...

Program Coordinator, Master of Healthcare Administration | Professor | DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC | Online Innovative, tenured professor bringing over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to help develop future healthcare leaders and graduate nursing professionals. Adept in graduate course delivery and healthcare leadership curriculum development, along with accreditation activities to support programs. Expertise in healthcare policy, strategy, operations management, leadership, informatics, and helping students develop their final, scholarly capstone projects. Executive healthcare leadership experience that is translated into the the online classroom. Research interests include interprofessional collaboration, graduate curriculum development, competency-based learning/outcomes in healthcare leaders, and burnout in healthcare professionals.

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Associate Professor | DNP, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-BC | Online\ APRN-CNP, FNP-BC, ENP-BC

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Associate Professor, Nursing | EdD, MSN, RN, PHN | Online & On Campus

Education history: Ph.D. University of Virginia, M.S. Carnegie Mellon University, B.S Univ...

Education history: Ph.D. University of Virginia, M.S. Carnegie Mellon University, B.S University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Research Interests: Construction and testing of scientific apparatus (stellar spectroscopy, radio astronomy, magnetic and electronic circuits), data analysis of space weather phenomena, stellar photometry

Dr. Wolff is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Inclusive Education in the School of Tea...

Dr. Wolff is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Inclusive Education in the School of Teaching and Learning and proud alum of MSUM. Courses taught include STL 474, 482, and ED 310. Prior to MSUM, Dr. Wolff was an Elementary Teacher, Gifted & Talented Interventionist, District Coordinator of Gifted & Talented Services, Instructional Coach, Principal, and Teacher Education Faculty. Research interests include Pre-service and In-service Teacher Development, Effective Pedagogy in Elementary Education Instruction, and Gifted Education and Talent Development.

Program Coordinator, Graduate Nursing | Professor | PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE | Online