2007-2008 Academic Catalog


Faculty, Staff and Emeriti

Faculty and Staff: 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


B

Bachert, Thomas K.--1984--Network System Analyst (2000), ARSC; Group Leader (2006). Northland College ’80, BA.


Bahls, Donald M.--2003--High Performance Computing Specialist (2006), ARSC. St. Olaf College ’97, BA; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’03, BS.


Bailey, Joel P.--2004--Research Professional (2004), INE, CEM. DeVry University ’01, BS.


Bailey, Joellen (Jodi) D.--1997--Instructor of Computer Information and Office Systems, Independent Learning Program (2000), IAC/CRCD. Emory University ’91, BA.


Bailey, Rosanne (Ro)--2006--Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services (2006), VCAS. Purdue University; Air Force Institute of Technology.


Baird, Susan M.--2005--Development Coordinator (2005), KUC/CRCD. Western New England College ’91, AA; Chadron State College, NE ’95, BA; Regis University, ’97, MSME.


Baker, Carrie C.--2005--Assistant Professor (2005), Theatre, CLA. Middlebury College ’96, BA; University of California, Irvine ’02, MFA.


Baker, Victoria (Torie) N.--1999--Research Assistant Professor (2003), MAP/SFOS. University of Washington ’81, BA; University of Alaska Anchorage ’02, MEd.


Banas, Michael G.--1993--Engineer (1993), IMS/SFOS.


Bandopadhyay, Sukumar--1982--Professor of Mining Engineering (1992), CEM. Banaras Hindu University, India ’75, BS; ’75, MTech; Pennsylvania State University, ’79, MS; ’82, PhD.


Barber, Valerie A.--1990--Research Assistant Professor of Forest Products (2004), AFES/SNRAS. Florida Institute of Technology ’78, BS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’95, MS; ’02, PhD.


Barboza, Perry S.--1997--Associate Professor of Biology (2002), CNSM/IAB. University of South Wales, Kensington ’82, BS; ’83, BS; University of New England, Armidale, Australia, ’86, PhD.


Bargar, Harold (Ed) E.--1999--Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2003), CEM. University of Nebraska ’77, BS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’96, MS; ’03, PhD.


Baring, Thomas J.--1995--User Services Programmer Specialist (2002), ARSC. Carleton College ’83, BS; University of Colorado ’91, MS.


Barnes, Brian M.--1986--Professor of Biology and Wildlife (1991), CNSM/IAB; Director (2002), IAB. University of California, Riverside ’77, BS; University of Washington ’83, PhD. P.E.


Barnes, David--1999--Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2004), CEM. New Mexico State University ’85, BS; ’87, MS; Colorado State University, ’97, PhD. P.E.


Barnett, Tim--2003--Vice Chancellor (2003), SES. University of Nebraska ’76, BA; Azusa Pacific University ’85, MA; Claremont Graduate School, ’97, PhD.


Barnhardt, Carol A.--1980--Associate Professor of Education (2002), SOE. North Dakota State University ’65, BS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’81, MA; University of British Columbia, ’94, PhD.


Barnhardt, Raymond J.--1970--Professor of Cross-Cultural Studies (1980), CLA; Director, Center for Cross-Cultural Studies; Instructor of Education, Independent Learning Program, CDE/CRCD. North Dakota State University ’65, BS; Johns Hopkins University ’67, MEd; University of Oregon, ’70, PhD.


Barrick, Kenneth A.--1985--Associate Professor of Geography (1992), SNRAS. Shippenburg University of Pennsylvania ’74, BA; Southern Illinois University Carbondale ’82, MS; ’83, PhD.


Barry, Ronald P.--1991--Associate Professor of Statistics (1997), CNSM. University of Alaska Anchorage ’84, AA; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’85, BS; ’87, MS; University of California, Irvine, ’91, PhD.


Bartlett, Christa L.--2000--Assistant Professor of Medical Assisting (2003), TVC/CRCD. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’04, AAS.


Bartlett, Michelle--2003--Director, Summer Sessions (2003), PROV. Washington University ’67, BS; St. Louis University ’71, MA.


Basham, Lynn--1986--Instructor of English (1988), CLA. San Jose State University ’66, BA; ’76, MA.


Bastille, Derek L.--1991--User Consultant (1996), ARSC; Group Leader (2006). Community College of the Air Force ’91, AAS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’95, BS; ’98, MS.


Batten, Alan R.--1976--Research Associate (1976), MUSEUM. Colorado State University ’66, BS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’77, MS.


Baumgartner, Michael A.--2004--Coordinator, McGrath Center (2004), IAC/CDE/CRCD. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’69, BEd.


Bayer, Ilker S.--2006--Research Scientist (2006), OEM. Middle East Technical University (Turkey) ’96, BS; von Karmen Institute for Fluid Dynamics ’97, MS; Middle East Technical University (Turkey), ’99, MS; University of Illinois at Chicago, ’06, PhD.


Bayer, Nancy P.--2005--Family Nurse Practitioner (2005), Center for Health and Counseling, SES. Seattle University ’77, BSN; Oregon Health Sciences University ’98, MN.


Bayles, Lucy J.--2002--Assistant Professor of Extension, District Home Economist (2002), CES; 4-H Youth Development Agent, KUC/CRCD. Miami University ’67, BS; ’67, MS; Ball State University, ’82, MD; ’87, EdD.


Beane Jr, Leonard F.--2004--Assistant Professor (2005), TVC/CRCD. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’04, AAS.


Becker, Brandon P.--2002--Systems Analyst (2002), ARSC; Group Leader (2006). University of Alaska Fairbanks ’03, BS.


Bedford, Virginia L.--1990--Associate Director (1994), ARSC. Pennsylvania State University ’79, BA; ’83, BS; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, ’88, MS; University of Alaska Fairbanks, ’05, MBA.


Beget, James E.--1984--Professor of Geology (1996), CNSM, GI. Columbia University ’74, BA; University of Washington ’77, MS; ’81, PhD.


Beks, Christian G.--2002--Term Assistant Professor (2005), TVC/CRCD. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’01, Certificate.


Bender, Laura E.--1983--Manager (2004), GRAD. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’80, AA; ’82, BEd.


Bennett, Alec P.--2006--User Consultant (2006), ARSC. University of Alaska Southeast ’05, BS.


Berge, Anna M.--2001--Assistant Professor of Linguistics (2001), CLA. University of Wisconsin-Madison ’88, BA; ’88, BA; University of California, Berkeley, ’91, MA; ’92, MSLIS; ’97, PhD.


Berrie, Terri J.--1999--Medical Assistant (2002), Center for Health and Counseling, SES.


Berry, Kevin--2006--Associate Professor of Accounting (2006), SOM. Bradley University ’89, BS; University of Missouri-Columbia ’90, MS; Oklahoma State University, ’95, PhD.


Berry Bertram, Kathryn A.--1991--Education Outreach Director (2000), GI. Wittenberg University ’80, BA; Indiana University ’83, MS.


Betschart, Jennifer L.--2006--Resident Director (2006), SES. University of Puget Sound ’99, BS.


Bhatt, Uma S.--1998--Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences (2004), CNSM, GI. University of Pittsburgh ’83, BEd; ’83, BA; University of Wisconsin, ’89, MS; ’96, PhD.


Bicigo, James M.--1998--Associate Professor of Music (2004), CLA. University of Michigan ’88, BM; Western Michigan University ’93, MA; Michigan State University, ’98.


Bickford, Nathaniel A.--2004--Term Assistant Research Professor (2006), CNSM. Lenoir-Rhyne University ’97, BS; Appalachian State University ’00, MS; Arkansas State University, ’04, PhD.


Bickford, Sonja H.--2004--Public Relations Officer (2004), CNSM. Appalachian State University ’00, BS; Arkansas State University ’01, MBA.


Bickmeier, Hope E.--2003--Assistant Director for Recruitment (2007), SES. Hillsdale College ’01, BA.


Bigelow, Nancy H.--1998--Director, Alaska Quaternary Center (1998); Research Associate (1998), CNSM. University of Vermont ’82, BA; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’91, MA; ’97, PhD.


Billings, Shane F.--2004--Research Professional (2004), WERC/INE. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’95, BS; ’00, MS.


Bills, Nathanael L.--1995--Network Systems Specialist (1995), ARSC. University of Alaska Southeast ’88, AA; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’93, BS.


Bird, Roy K.--1984--Professor of English (1991); Director, Honors Program (1998); Interm Chair, Department of Philosophy and Humanities (2005), CLA. Brigham Young University ’72, BA; ’74, MA; William Marsh Rice University, ’82, PhD.


Birklid, Cathy A.--1979--Fiscal Officer (1993), CES. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’77, AA; ’77, BBA.


Biswas, Abhijit--2005--Research Scientist (2005), OEM. Banavas Hindu University ’89, BS; ’92, MS; ’99, PhD.


Blake, John E.--1988--Director of Research Integrity (2001); Associate Professor (1994), CRS; Attending Veterinarian (1988). University of Saskatchewan ’80, DVM; ’87, MVetSc.


Blanchard, Arny L.--1986--Research Associate (1996), IMS/SFOS. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’89, BS; ’06, PhD.


Bluhm, Bodil A.--2002--Research Assistant Professor of Marine Science (2002), IMS/SFOS. Kiel University ’97, MS; Bremen University ’00, PhD.


Blurton, David M.--1989--Associate Professor of Justice (1997); Department Chair, CLA. Humboldt State University ’75, BS; University of Montana ’85, JD.


Boatwright, Sandra--1993--Publications Office Manager (2006), INE. Virginia Intermont College ’86, BA; University of Pittsburgh ’89, MFA.


Boggs, Jennifer (J.J.) J.--2004--Leadership Program Coordinator (2004), Wood Center, SES. Western Maryland College ’92, BA.


Bogosyan, Seta--2002--Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2002), CEM. Istanbul Technical University ’81, BS; ’84, MS; ’91, PhD.


Boone, Richard D.--1995--Associate Professor of Biology (1999), CNSM; Department Chair, Biology and Wildlife (2006), IAB. Oberlin College ’77, ABA; Oregon State University ’82, MS; University of Massachusetts, Amherst, ’89, PhD.


Borgeson, Cory R.--1986--Term Instructor of Business Administration (1999), SOM. Oakland University ’78, BA; Drake University School of Law ’81, JD.


Boswood, Kristina (Kristel) G.--2002--Administrative Coordinator (2004), Career Services, SES. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’97, BA.


Bowden, Earlina E.--2001--Director, Office of Equal Opportunity (2005), CHANC. University of North Carolina at Greensboro ’73, BA; University of LaVerne ’89, MPA.


Bowen, Wanda M.--1995--Assistant Director (2006), Grants and Contracts Administration, FS. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’97, BBA.


Bowman, Latrice N.--1996--Instructor of Mathematics (2005), CNSM. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’99, AA; ’99, BS; ’02, MS.


Box, Mark A.--1990--Professor of English (2005), CLA. Northern Illinois University ’74, BA; ’78, MA; University College, Oxford University, ’85, PhD.


Boyer, Bert F.--1992--Associate Professor of Molecular Biology (1998), CNSM, IAB. Texas Tech University ’82, BA; Louisiana State University ’88, PhD; Lousiana State University Medical Center, ’88, PhD.


Bracio, Boris R.--2003--Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2003), CEM. Technische Universitat Clausthal, Germany ’93, BS; ’93, MS; ’03, PhD.


Braddock, Joan F.--1977--Dean, College of Natural Science and Mathematics (2004); Professor of Biology (2001), CNSM, IAB. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’77, BS; ’83, MS; ’89, PhD.


Brainerd, Judy F.--1977--Assistant Director; Accountant (2000), Financial Services, VCAS. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’79, BBA.


Brase, Michael J.--2002--IS Manager 3 (2001), OIT. University of Alaska Southeast ’96, BS.


Brashear, James J.--1992--Associate Professor of Art (1999), CLA. Indiana University of Pennsylvania ’87, BFA; Louisiana State University ’90, MFA.


Bret-Harte, Marion S.--1998--Research Assistant Professor (2003), IAB. Reed College ’83, BA; Stanford University ’90, PhD.


Brewer, Reid S.--2000--Research Assistant Professor (2004); Marine Extension Agent, MAP/SFOS. United States Military Academy ’95, BS; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’03, MS.


Brigham, Jerry C.--2001--Instructor of Journalism, Independent Learning Program (1989), CDE/CRCD. University of Oklahoma ’66, BFA; ’71, MFA.


Brightwell, Geraldine A.--2004--Assistant Professor (2004), English, CLA. Bristol Polytechnic ’87, BA; University of East Anglia ’89, MA; University of Alaska Fairbanks, ’94, MFA; University of Minnesota, ’04, PhD.


Bristow, William A.--1987--Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2003), CEM, GI. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’88, BS; ’88, BS; ’92, PhD.


Brocious, Heidi L.--2003--Assistant Professor (2003), Social Work, CLA. University of Alaska Southeast ’95, BEd; Walla Walla College ’99, MSW.


Brody, A. William--2000--Visualization Research Specialist (2000), ARSC. Harvey Mudd College ’65, BS; Claremont Graduate School ’67, MFA.


Brower Sr., Ronald H.--2006--Instructor of Inupiaq Eskimo (2006), Alaska Native Language Center, CLA. Sorbonne University (France) ’76, AA.


Brown, Elizabeth A.--2003--Assistant Professor, Marine Advisory Program (2003); Marine Extension Agent (2003), MAP/SFOS. Lewis and Clark College ’81, BS; Oregon State University ’95, MS.


Brown, James (Jin) G.--1993--Chair, Communication Department (1999); Associate Professor of Communication (1999), CLA. Washburn University ’73, BA; University of Oklahoma ’77, MA; University of Oklahoma, ’90, PhD.


Brown, Megan G.--2002--Counselor (2002), Center for Health and Counseling, SES. Andrews University ’95, MS; ’02, PhD.


Brown, Melissa C.--1999--Associate Professor of Applied Business (2004), TVC/CRCD. University of Delaware ’92, BA; University of Alaska Fairbanks ’94, MA.


Brown, Robert L.--2002--Term Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2003), KUC/CRCD. University of Illinois ’61, BS; ’63, MS; ’69, PhD.


Browning, Carla J.--2001--Information Officer and Media Relations Manager (2005), UR. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’93, BA.


Brunner, Sylvia--2001--Research Associate (2003), MUSEUM. Australian National University ’95, BS; University of Sydney ’00, PhD.


Bueler, Edward L.--1998--Associate Professor of Mathematics (2005), CNSM. Cornell University ’97, PhD.


Bullman, Rebecca S.--1997--Counselor (1997), Center for Health and Counseling, SES. University of Tennessee ’87, MSW.


Bult-Ito, Abel--1999--Associate Professor of Biology (2003), CNSM, IAB. University of Groningen ’85, BS; ’88, MS; Wesleyan University, ’94, PhD.


Burkhead, Tyrone G.--1991--Facilities Manager (1997), ATHREC. University of Alaska Fairbanks ’90, AAS.


Burleson, Derick W.--2001--Assistant Professor of English (2003), CLA. Oklahoma State University ’86, BS; Kansas State University ’90, MA; University of Montana, ’96, MFA; University of Houston, ’01, PhD.


Burmeister, Richard A.--1975--Coordinator of Rural Programs (2000); Term Assistant Professor of Education (1999), SOE. Texas Lutheran College ’68, BA; Old Lady of the Lake College ’70, Certificate; East Texas State University, ’78, MS; University of Alaska Juneau, ’78, CT2; California Coast University, ’87, EdD.


Burnham, Nathan C.--2005--Assistant Professor of Military Science (2005), CLA. University of Maine, Orono ’81, BS; University of Alaska Anchorage ’94, MS; ’00, MAT.


Butler, William H.--2003--Associate Director of Administration (2003), CES. Pennsylvania State University ’79, BS; ’84, MA; ’89, PhD.


Butler-Hopkins, Kathleen M.--1979--Professor of Music (1990), CLA. Trinity College of Music London, England ’71, FTCL; The Juilliard School ’75, BM; ’76, MM; Yale University School of Music, ’78, MMA; ’82, DMA.


Byers, Kurt M.--1988--Education Services Manager/Editor (1988), SG/SFOS. University of Michigan ’85, BS.