School of Business and Professional Studies
Dr. Eric Dickson
Interim Dean, School of Business & Professional Studies
Mr. Josh Roland
Deans' Administrative Assistant
Office Hours: Mon.- Thur. 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Business & Economics
Dr. Yasemin Akcan Barto
Assistant Professor of Economics
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Sunghan Bae
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Michael Barnes
Associate Professor of Accounting, Graduate Program Director, Audit Guru
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Mr. Jim Bergman
Instructor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Xiaofen Chen
Professor of Economics
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Musa Demirtas
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Liz Diers
Associate Professor of Accounting
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Prof. Andrew Greiner
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Isaac Ison
Associate Professor of Accounting
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Stacey Kaden
Business and Economics Department Chair; Associate Professor of Accounting
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Jie Li
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Huanxin Liu
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. John McNeill
Assistant Professor of Economics
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Kathy Otero
Associate Professor of Accounting
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Yung-hwal Park
Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Mr. Scott Templeton
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Haneul Yi
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Dr. Lin Zhang
Professor of Business Administration
Summer Office Hours Available By Appointment (in-person or via zoom).
Military Science
Jacqueline Donnelly
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Monday and Wednesday 1100-1300
Friday 1230-1430
Other days/times by appointment only.
Steve Laz
Professor of Military Science, Department Chair
Monday: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Friday: By appointment only
Other times by appointment only.
Bradley Young
Human Resources Assistant
Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 2:00PM
Office is open outside of listed hours (You are welcome to come by)
Please schedule appointments here: https://calendar.app.google/9wVwcHegmawRGS6JA or email for availability.
Nursing
Brenda Mitchell
Assistant Professor - Maternal/Neonatal Nursing
Monday & Wednesday 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 12:00AM
Sign-up sheet on Office Door
Dr. Teak Nelson
Phd - Nursing - Professor of Nursing
Academic Year (Fall/Spring Semesters):
Monday 1030-1230 and 1530-1700; Wednesday 1030-1230 and 1430-1600; and Friday 1030-1230 and 1330-1430, as well as additional hours as designated on the Google Calendar (see link below). Office hours will be conducted during these times by appointment using Google Calendar scheduling function.
https://calendar.app.google/HHEUEpC31w6DA59B9
When scheduling a time to meet for office hours you will have the following options (note which kind of meeting you are scheduling in the comments box:
A. Face-to-face (HS 3230)
B. Zoom ( Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91187253811): Waiting room will be enabled to prevent others from joining in until their own appointment times - thus ensuring privacy).
Prof. Sheena Nichols
MSN - Associate Professor
Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Please use the following link to schedule a time to meet with me. Book time with Nichols, Sheena: Open Office Hours
Jana Ogden
MSN - Associate Professor - Tenured
Monday/Wednesday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: By Appointment
Students may stop by my office to sign up for an appointment time OR email me to sign up for an appointment
Dr. Albien Rafael Tubongbanua
EdD in Nursing - Associate Professor
MONDAY
10:30 Nursing Research
11:30 Nursing Research
LUNCH BREAK
01:00 Office Hours
02:00 Office Hours
02:30 Office Hours
03:00 Office Hours
03:30 Office Hours
WEDNESDAY
10:30 Nursing Research
11:30 Nursing Research
LUNCH BREAK
01:00 Office Hours
02:00 Office Hours
02:30 Office Hours
03:00 Office Hours
03:30 Office Hours
FRIDAY
10:30 Nursing Research
11:30 Nursing Research
LUNCH BREAK
01:00 Office Hours
02:00 Office Hours
3-5 Faculty Meetings
Kathy Veatch
Nursing Department Secretary
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Cindy Waller
Nursing Department Chair - Associate Professor
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
No appointment necessary
Psychology & Counseling
Dr. Yuna Ferguson
Professor of Psychology
MW 2:30 - 4:30pm; Tu 10am-12pm virtual only; other times by appointment
Dr. Katie Judd
Department Chair; Associate Professor of Psychology
Spring 2026
Monday/Wednesday: 9:00-11:00
Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00-11:30
Or by appointment
Dr. Elsa Leggett
Associate Professor of Counseling
Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 - 4 and 6 - 7. Central Time
Zoom Virtual Office Link: Visit w Dr. Leggett
Dr. Katrina Schmerold
Associate Professor of Psychology
MWF: 10–10:15am; 12:30–1:15pm; 2:30–3:30pm
Also by appointment (in-person and/or Zoom)
Dr. Fred Shaffer
Professor of Psychology
M-F 9:30-10:30 and by appointment. You may request a Zoom appointment for another time.
Dr. Maverick Smith
Assistant Professor in Psychology
Student Hours (in-person, Zoom or by appointment):
Tuesdays: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fridays: 11:30am – 1:30 pm
See syllabus for Zoom option
Dr. Robert Tigner
Professor of Psychology
In person Wednesdays 10-1 (VH2340))
via Zoom Mondays anytime 8-5 (email rtigner@truman.edu to set time)
Dr. Jeffrey Vittengl
Professor of Psychology
12:30-1:20 PM Tu, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM W, 12:30-1:20 PM Th, and by appointment on days when classes are in session.
Dr. Karen Vittengl
Professor of Psychology
Summer 2026
In person: by appointment.
Zoom: Monday-Thursday 1:30-3:00 and by appointment. (No office hours June 11)
Office hours are held on days when regular classes are in session and by appointment. Summer office hours are June 1 through July 23.
(Note that my office has moved to VH 2326)
Dr. Caitlyn Ybarra
Monday: 8am - 2pm CST
Wednesday: 11am - 2pm CST
**By appointment
Communication Disorders
Dr. Megan Batzer
Assistant Professor
Spring 2026
Mondays: 9:30-11:00 am
Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30 am
*Other times by appointment.
Dr. Julia Edgar
Professor
Fall Semester, 2023
Appointmens are readily available by appointment! Just send an email or call and a mutually available time will be determined.
Dr. Ilene Elmlinger
Professor
Monday - Thursday 10:00-11am
Anytime by appointment
Please email for an appointment.
Patricia Hanson
Clinical Instructor
Please email to make an appointment (thanson@truman.edu). Zoom appointments available upon request.
Ms. Melissa Passe
Director of Clinical Education, Truman Speech and Hearing Clinic
I typically supervise in the clinic on M-W and am often available in between clinic sessions. Some "typical" office hour times are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. However I travel extensively, work from home on occasion and am also frequently pulled into student meetings. I am also in other clinical rooms, offices and labs at any given time and am thus often not sitting at my desk. It is best to e-mail me a request to meet!
Ms. Andrea Richards
Clinical Instructor
To request an appointment, please email arich@truman.edu.
Dr. Amy Teten
Communication Disorders Department Chair; Associate Professor of Communication Disorders
Spring, 2026:
Monday/Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30
or by appointment (ateten@truman.edu)
Education
Dr. Jill Arnold
Associate Professor of Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
(Virtual) Mondays: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Please email jmarnold@truman.edu to schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Instr. Melissa Chapman
Instructor in Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment.
Dr. Madeline Good
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment.
Mrs. Charisse Hatfield
Certification Officer/Assessment Coordinator
Fall/Spring Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mrs. Sarah Jensen
Office Assistant
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Dr. Holly Kincaid
Assistant Professor of Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
(Virtual) By appointment.
Please email hkincaid@truman.edu to schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Beth Knoot
Lecturer in Education, MAE Gifted Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
(Virtual) By Appointment.
Dr. Robin Lady Crosby
Lecturer in Education, MAE Gifted Education, National Board Certified Teacher
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
Virtual Hours By Appointment.
Dr. Christopher Maglio
Professor of Education, MAE Foundations and Assessment
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment via Zoom or phone.
Christine Nobbe
Lecturer in Education, MAE Gifted Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
(Virtual) By appointment.
Dr. Enrique Pareja
Associate Professor of STEM Education, MAE Mathematics and Science
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment.
Dr. Martha Strange
Associate Professor of Special Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
(Virtual) Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM - Noon
Other times by appointment.
Dr. Paul Yoder
Professor of Education, MAE Foundations and Educational Psychology
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment.
Sarah Young
Lecturer in Education, MAE Gifted Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
Virtual Hours By Appointment.
Exercise Science
Dr. Julene Ensign
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Exercise Science, MAE Physical Education
Summer 2026 Office Hours:
By appointment.
Melody Jennings
Instructor in Exercise Science
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
MW= 10:30-11:20 & 12:30-2:20 T/TH no office hours
F=9:30-10:20
Liz Jorn
Instructor in Exercise Science; Faculty Athletics Representative
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
Monday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-12:00 noon.
Other hours available by appointment.
Mr. Carson Lackey
Exercise Science Instructor
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
M/W/F: 9:30-11:15 a.m. & 1:00-2:00 p.m.
T/TH: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Additional hours available by appointment.
Dr. Jerry Mayhew
Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 1:30 -4:30 p.m.
Dr. James Padfield
Professor of Exercise Science
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday -- Friday
Additional office hours by appointment only.
Dr. John Palazzolo
Assistant Professor
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
M= 1:30-3:30 p.m., T=11:00-12:00 noon, W=1:00-3:00 p.m.
TH=11:00-12:30 p.m., F=8:00-9:30 a.m.
Additional hours available by appointment.
Dr. Brandy Schneider
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Director of Athletic Training Program
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
M=11:30-12:00 noon. T=9:00-10:30 a.m.
W=11:30-12:00 noon TH-9:00-10:30 a.m. F=9:00-10:30 a.m.
Or by appointment
Dr. Brian Snyder
Professor of Exercise Science
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
M=9:40-10:18 a.m. & 11:25-12:30 T=9:32-10:18 & 1:10-2:10
W=9:32-10:18 & 11:25-12:30 TH=9:32-10:18 & 1:10-2:10
F=9:32-10:18 & 11:25-12:30
Additional hours by appointment
Mrs. Amanda Starks
Instructor in Health and Exercise Sciences
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
Office hours available by appointment.
Kaz Yanagi
Instructor in Athletic Training, Clinical Education Coordinator
Spring 2026 Office Hours:
M/W 8:00-9:30 a.m. T/TH=1:30-3:30
Wednesday afternoons by appointment=1:30-3:30.