Part-Time Faculty Handbook: Who's Who at MSUB
Officers of the Administration
Chancellor
Dr. Stefani Hicswa - 657-2300
Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dr. Sepehr Eskandari - 657-2367
Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs
Ms. Leslie Weldon - 657-2155
Vice Chancellor for Student Access & Success
Dr. Kimberly Hayworth - 657-2307
Dean of Student Engagement
Ms. Kathy Kotecki - 657-1660
Dean, College of Health Professions and Science
Dr. Kurt Toenjes - 896-5831
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Ms. Tami Haaland - 657-1690
Interim Dean, College of Business
Dr. Susan Gilbertz - 657-2213
Dean, College of Education
Dr. Ann Beste-Gguldborg - 657-2286
Interim Dean, City College
Mr. Vern Gagnon - 247-3009
Director-Workforce Training/Development
247-3055
Director-International Studies & Outreach
Dr. Paul Foster - 657-1705
Director-Library Services
Ms. Eileen Wright - 657-
Director-Honors Program
Dr. Jana Marcette - 657-2908
Director Acting-eLearning
Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz - 657-
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Brett Weisz - 657-5750
Colleges & Departments
College of Health Professions and Science
Dr. Kurt Toenjes, Dean - 896-5841
Department of Biological & Physical Sciences
Dr. Carl Castles - 657-2014
Department of Health Care Services
Dr. Suzette Nynas - 657-2351
Department of Health & Human Performance
Dr. Suzette Nynas - 657-2351
Dr. Lacy Bangert - 896-5836
Department of Rehabilitation & Human Services
Dr. Paula McMahon - 896-5834
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Ms. Tami Haaland, Dean - 657-1690
Department of Art
Ms. Jodi Lightner - 657-2986
Department of Communication
Dr. Sam Boerboom - 657-2962
Department of English, Philosophy & Modern Languages
Dr. Ana Diaz - 657-2954
Department of History
Dr. Emily Arendt - 657-2895
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Mark Jacobson - 657-2203
Department of Music
Mr. John Roberts - 657-2049
Department of Psychology
Dr. Matthew McMullen - 657-2248
College of Education
Dr. Ann Beste-Guldborg Dean - 657-2286
Mr. Tom Manthey, Interim Associate Dean - 657-2286
Department of Educational Theory & Practice With Programs in Elementary Education,
Special
Education, Counseling, Reading & Early Childhood
Dr. Melanie Reaves - 657-2317
College of Business
Dr. Susan Gilbertz, Interim Dean - 657-2213
Department of Business Administration
Dr. Don Larsen - 657-2907
City College
Mr. Vern Gagnon, Interim Dean - 247-3009
Department of Nursing, Health, and Public Safety
Mr. Chad Landon - 247-3043
Department of Computer Systems Technology
Mr. Craig McKenzie - 247-3080
Department of General Education
Mr. Chairsty Stewart - 657-2010
Director-Nursing
Ms. Susan Floyd - 247-3037
Department of Transportation, Welding & Technology
Ms. Kat Pfau - 247-3044
Special Areas
Interim Director of Academic Success Center
Dr. Amber West-Martin - 657-1714
Director of Admissions & Records
Mr. Ed Brown - 657-2880
Director of Advising & Career Services
Dr. Becky Lyons - 896-5829
Director of Business Services
Ms. Barb Shafer - 657-1710
Director of the Center for Engagement
Mr. Dillon Deffinbaugh - 896-5998
Director of Native American Achievement Center
Ms. Sunny Day Real Birl - 657-2144
Associate Director of Veterans Upward Bound
Michael Wolff, Associate Director - 272-5218
Interim Director of Disability Support Services
Mr. Greg Gerard- 657-2283
Director of Center for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Andrea Aersold - 247-5724
Director of Facilities Services
Mr. Justin Rife - 657-1749
Interim Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Mr. Justin Beach - 657-1793
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Jana Marcette 657-2053
Director of Grants & Sponsored Programs
Ms. Cindy Bell - 657-2364
Director of Housing & Residential Life
657-2376
Human Resources Director
Ms. Paula Highlander - 657-2117
Information Technology
Mr. Brett Weisz 247-5701
MSU Billings ID Cards
657-2023
Payroll
Ms. Margaret Bauers - 657-1777
Director of Rimrock Hall
Ms. Alyssa Himmelspach - 657-2366
Director of Petro Hall
Ms. Calli Bagnell - 657-2588
Student Health Services Director
Ms. Darla Tyler-McSherry 657-2153
Student Support Services Director/TRiO
Ms. Laura Gittings-Carlson - 657-1668
University Police
Mr. Brandon Gatlin - 657-2901
University Communications & Marketing & Communications
Mr. Brandon Irby - 657-2243
International Studies Director
Dr. Paul Foster 247-5785
Additional Information
Montana State University Billings, like most colleges and universities, is organized to provide efficient and effective leadership of the academic programs. As a member of the part-time faculty, you will work with the following:
A Mentor: A faculty member from the College and your academic department will be identified as a “mentor” to assist in acclimating you to accepted faculty procedures and processes at Montana State University Billings. Mentors will share with you agendas and minutes from the College and your academic department. This mentor might be your department chair or another experienced instructor from your department.
Department Chair: The Chair of the academic department is responsible for the overall quality of the educational program, and is the immediate supervisor. The Chair is responsible for creating an academic climate in which the part-time faculty member is able to teach and perform well. (S)He will work closely on all aspects of teaching and will help with administrative functions, payroll, supplies and materials. The Department Chair often reviews faculty syllabi, coordinates workshop/training sessions, and is the “go-to” person for instructors.
Dean: The Dean is the chief academic officer of the College. Typically the Dean works directly with the Department Chairs; however, because this is a relatively small University community, the Dean is easily accessible throughout the semester.
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for the University. The Provost is responsible for all aspects of the academic programs and is concerned with the quality of teaching on campus.