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Renee Abbott Research Librarian/Instruction and Reference |
Goldie Barnes Visiting Instructor |
Dr. Jennifer Bernatis Assistant Professor |
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Dr. Rose Blanchard Assistant Professor |
Bryan Boesen Assistant Football Coach - Quarterbacks |
Rachel Brown Instructor |
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Kylee Cockerham Wellness Educator |
Travis Cronk Groundskeeper |
Lillie Filger Part-Time Assistant Softball Coach |
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Dr. Max Gerhart Lecturer |
Alissa Hays Officer |
Cody Ingold Assistant Track and Field Coach |
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Cade Johnson Officer |
Tanner McKinney Officer |
Michelle Miller Northwest Online and Learning and Teaching Center Specialist |
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Nathan Miller Custodian - Third Shift |
Dr. Vaishnavi Nagarajan Assistant Professor |
Dr. Luke Novack Assistant Professor |
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Carla Peery Part-Time Art Teacher |
Dr. Niels Proctor Assistant Professor |
Ashley Scanlon First/Second Grade Teacher |
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Alan Schulte Part-Time School Nurse |
Dr. Cristina Suits Assistant Professor |
Dr. Matthew Thomas Assistant Professor |
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Ezra Thompson Lecturer |
Rion Towery Lecturer |
Amber Vogel ITC: Part-Time Instructional Aide |
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Dr. Brandon Weihs Assistant Professor |
Jason Weir Officer |
Molly Wolyn International Student Success and Outreach Coordinator |
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Carla Ackley Assistant Director |
Jay Albright Project Assistant
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Lisa Craig Northwest Regional Professional Development Center
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Braeden Lhamon Resident Director
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Maeve Mandrick Instructional Tech Support Specialist
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Chelsea McDonald Administrative Specialist
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Haley Swatzell Project Assistant |
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| Dr. Ethan Bottone | Assistant Professor | Geography |
| Billy Brooks | Instructor | Agricultural Sciences |
| Crystal Combs | Instructor | Computer Science & Information Systems |
| Dr. Amanda Meiners | Assistant Professor | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Dr. Alexander Taylor | Assistant Professor | Agricultural Sciences |
| Matthew Cronk | Groundskeeper | Landscape Services |
| Cara Harvey | Custodian - First Shift | Custodial Services |
| Kirtley Thomas | Painter | Maintenance |
| Dr. Rhonda Beemer | Associate Professor | Health and Physical Education |
| Dr. Denise Case | Senior Instructor | Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Dr. Nathan Eloe | Associate Professor | Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Dr. Arghya Goswami | Associate Professor | Geology |
| Dr. Charles Hoot | Associate Professor | Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Dr. Nissa Ingraham | Professor | Professional Education |
| Dr. Devlin Scofield | Associate Professor | History |
| Brian Swink | Senior Instructor | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Todd Weddle | Multimedia Services Manager | University Marketing and Communication |
| Dr. Casey Abington | Professor | Economics |
| Dr. John Katsion | Professor | Communication |
| Dr. Mohammed Meziani | Professor | Chemistry |
| Dr. Tiebing Shi | Professor | Marketing |
| Dr. Jacqueline Kibler | Associate Professor | Psychology |
| Connie Murphy | Study Abroad Specialist | International Involvement Center |
| Dr. Susan Myllykangas | Professor | Recreation |
| Jason Offutt | Senior Instructor | Mass Media |
| Terri Vogel | Registrar | Registrar |
| Dr. Jennifer Wall | Professor | Mathematics and Statistics |
| James Scott | Plant Operator - First Shift | Central Plant |
| Danny Smith | Landscape Zone Supervisor | Landscape Services |
| Dr. Wayne Chandler | Associate Professor | English |
| Chris Drennen | Network Administrator | Information Technology |
| Dr. Terry Long | Associate Dean | College of Education, Health and Human Services |
| Dr. Anthony Olson | Professor | Music |
| Kenton Wilcox | Senior Instructor | English |
| Dr. Bayo Joachim | Professor | Communication |
| Dr. Joni Adkins | Professor/Chair | School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Dr. Ajay Bandi | Professor | Computer Sciences and Information Systems |
| Julie Boucher-Moore | Office Manager | School of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Jaime Collins | Office Manager | School of Language, Literature & Writing |
| Brianna Colvin | Office Manager | Wellness Services |
| Hung Cao | Assistant Professor | Finance |
| Dr. Brett Chloupek | Professor | Geography |
| Dr. Joy Daggs | Professor | Communication |
| Ronda Driskill | Senior Instructor | Agricultural Sciences |
| Dr. Beth Gregory | Associate Professor | Professional Education |
| Dr. Joseph Haughey | Professor | English |
| Dr. Amy Hillard | Associate Professor | Psychology |
| Haley Hutcheson | Senior Instructor | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Dr. Laura Kauzlarich | Associate Professor | Accounting |
| Thomas LaPann | Associate Professor | Art |
| Dr. Brooke McAtee | Assistant Professor/Director of Nursing | Nursing |
| Dr. Rebecca Moore | Associate Professor | Professional Education |
| Madalyn Mosbauer | Advertising and Business Manager | School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Randi Rogers | Office Manager | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Dr. Machelle Skinner | Associate Professor | Nursing |
| Zachrey Snyder | 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher | Horace Mann Laboratory School |
| Dr. Kathryn Strickland | Professor/Director of Bands | Music |
| Dr. Joesph Tomasso | Associate Professor | Music |
| Dr. Matt Walker | Professor/Chair | School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Dr. Adam Zrust | Associate Professor/Chair | School of Fine and Performing Arts |
Employees and students may register now for parking permits for the 2025-26 academic year. Individuals must register their vehicle by visiting the University Police Department website at www.nwmissouri.edu/police/parking/.
Select Parking Permit and then log in with your Northwest network ID and password. Payment for the permit are required at the time of registration via debit or credit card.
After completing the registration, pick up your parking permit at the University Police Department or on the first floor of the Administration Building between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the first week of classes. Your Bearcat Card is required to pick up your permit.
Parking warnings are issued the first three days of classes for “failure to register or display a permit.” Citations will be issued for all other offenses.
Northwest has implemented two major changes to assist with traffic flow on the campus.
University Drive, from Fourth Street to Seventh Street, is now a two-way roadway.
Additionally, the intersection at Memorial Drive and Parking Lot 57 at the J.W. Jones Student Union now includes a three-way stop.
The University Police Department reminds the campus community that the following lots are reserved for all home football games from 6 p.m. Friday night until the game is finished.
All remaining vehicles will be subject to ticketing towing at the owners’ expense.
For a map of parking lot locations on the Northwest campus, click here.
Lot 62 has seven reserved spots for RV tailgating. Those who have reserved a spot have access starting at 6:30 p.m. on the day before home games until noon on the day after games; special hours occur during Homecoming. All parking lots that allow tailgating are open four hours prior to game time.
Click this link for additional tailgating information.
The College of Arts, Communication and Social Sciences will host Dr. Kevin Gannon, nationally known as "The Tattooed Professor," for a dynamic Pedagogy Intensive.
Gannon will lead drop-in sessions from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Student Union Ballroom. Registration to attend is not necessary.
Click here for more information and to add this event to your calendar.
Wellness Services will host a flu clinic for Northwest students and employees from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, and from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Student Union Meeting Room A.
Employees must bring their insurance card at the time of the injection.
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine.
As a reminder, the Northwest primary care provider wellness program consists of an annual preventive visit and routine labs ordered by a healthcare provider.
Northwest employees are invited to be part of the “I Am a Bearcat and…” campaign — an initiative that celebrates the diverse identities, stories and experiences that make up our Bearcat community.
We’re looking for faculty and staff to participate in two meaningful ways:
To participate in either opportunity contact Dr. Jessie Peter, senior coordinator of global engagement at jpeter@nwmissouri.edu.
Bearcat Book Club chooses one book each semester to stimulate discussions about varying subject matters related to cultural differences and inclusion. Through open dialogue, Northwest employees learn to have brave conversations, build community, embrace differences and become engaged, diverse leaders on campus.
Join the Center for Engagement and Community Connection for casual working discussions over coffee. You don’t need to have read a specific article — just bring your thoughts, ideas and a willingness to learn about all the things happening in the world of higher education. The space is open to Northwest employees at all levels and is perfect for sparking new ideas in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Affinity groups are designed to create safe spaces for members to share and process experiences. Affinity group also allows participants the opportunity to identify ways in which we can appropriately use privilege to bring about social change. For more information, visit Northwest affinity groups.
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Contact Elyssa Ford ebford@nwmissouri.edu |
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The Office of Human Resources highlights the following resources that employees may use as necessary. Mindful by BlueKC, the EAP and TAO are completely confidential.
Mindful by BlueKC is a behavioral health initiative dedicated to reducing stigma around behavioral health in our communities while making care accessible and affordable for members. Mindful by Blue KC is a commitment to covering the health needs of the whole person and comes to life as a set of tools and resources to address stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and more. This ensures that members can access and afford the behavioral health care they need.
Mindful Advocates are available 24/7 and are licensed behavioral health clinicians who match members to providers and guide care plans. Mindful Advocates may be contacted at 833.302.6463. For more information, visit Mindful by BlueKC initiative.
All Northwest employees are eligible to use Ability Assist Counseling Services sponsored by The Hartford. Click here to read about the benefits this program offers.
This is a private online library of behavioral health resources. It is a free and confidential resource available to Northwest employees and students. For more information, visit TAO-Therapy Assistance Online.
Wellness Services is offering a variety of online programing. Follow Wellness Services on Twitter and Instagram at @nw_wellness for updates.
The center provides reliable information about a variety of mental and behavioral health topics. For more information, visit New Directions Health Resources.
For information about a specific substance use, visit New Directions Substance Use Disorders Center, or call the Substance Use Disorder Hotline at 877.326.2458.
If you have questions, email healthybearcat@nwmissouri.edu.
Northwest has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) to offer employees a share of the savings – in cash – when you shop for a medical procedure and select a cost-effective, in-network provider using SmartShopper.
Medical procedures can have vastly different costs depending on where you receive care. SmartShopper makes it easy to shop and save on a procedure and earn a cash reward for doing so. Here’s how it works:
When a doctor recommends a medical procedure, follow these steps:
See below for additional information about the program.
Blue Cross is now offering Medicare guidance for eligible employees that include one-on-one consultations, enrollment guidance and transition, and general Medicare education.
Click this link to learn more about services offered and reach out to a representative. (PDF)
The Blue KC Medical and Pharmacy Management Committee reviews and maintains the prescription drug list. The Committee, consisting of practicing physicians and pharmacists in the Kansas City area, holds quarterly meetings to evaluate new drug therapies and review drug utilization issues. Medications are evaluated based on drug safety and costs.
Click here for a complete list of premium formulary updates effective July 1, 2025. (PDF)
Blue KC is taking proactive steps to limit disruption, including:
Northwest’s 403b plan administrator OMNI/TSAGC has several resources available to employees on topics such as retirement savings plans, managing personal finances, college funding options, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare.
Calculators, videos and informative content on various topics can help guide employees in their planning process. To explore our Financial Wellness Center, visit https://usrbpfinancialwellness.com.
The Hartford is now offering empathy life essentials services to our employees in addition to the employee assistance program. Some of these services include funeral planning, will preparation and bereavement support. To learn more about services offered, click here. (PDF)
USI's Benefits Resource Center is a free resource service for employees and encourages you to reach out for any information, questions or help with insurance or benefits.
Toll Free: 855.874.0829
BRCMidwest@usi.com
Benefits Specialists can assist you Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
MOSERS offers educational programs to help members learn information about their benefits as they progress through their careers and experience different life events along the way.
Mid-Career Webinar: Learn how different career and life events may affect your pension benefit.
Ready to Retire Sessions: Learn about the retirement process and how different decisions may impact your pension benefit.
Stay up to date and visit www.mosers.org/education frequently for more information, including schedules and how to register.
The MO Deferred Comp plan is a supplemental retirement savings option available to employees. Visit www.modeferredcomp.org to learn more about the plan, register for upcoming education sessions or find financial planning options.
A Healthier You gives you convenient online and mobile access to wellness tools you can use to live your healthiest life. Plus, you’ll earn points that can be redeemed for chances to win gift cards to some popular retailers.
For more information about the AHY program, click this link.
The mission of the Bearcat Food Pantry is to provide a source of food and necessities for Northwest students and employees experiencing food insecurity and hunger. The food pantry is located in the J.W. Jones Student Union and is accessible from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursdays.
Northwest accepts food donations for the pantry at the Student Engagement Center and the Office of Student Affairs located on the second floor of the Student Union. For a list of most needed items, visit Bearcat Food Pantry. Monetary donations to support the food pantry should be directed to the Northwest Foundation and are tax-deductible.
Click here to view a flyer with more information.
Northwest is implementing an updated Tobacco Free policy. The University is committed to providing an environment that is safe and healthy. Consistent with this policy, the use of tobacco is prohibited on all University-owned or leased property (“University Property”) and in all University vehicles. This policy applies to all students, employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
This policy will go into full effect on July 1. For more information about this policy, click this link.
The University provides family and medical leave in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993. FMLA requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees. The University requires that employees substitute (run concurrently) accrued paid leave to which employees may be entitled to cover the employee’s FMLA leave, before using unpaid leave under the FMLA.
If an employee is away from work for three or more consecutive days due to medical reasons, contact the Office of Human Resources regarding FMLA and leave requirements.
If an employee is injured at work, injuries must be reported immediately to the employee’s supervisor and the Office of Human Resources. Employees must contact the Office of Human Resources and the state Central Accident Reporting Office before medical treatment is sought. For any questions regarding workplace injuries, contact Human Resources at 660.562.1127.
Purchasing has created instructional videos explaining how to create a purchase requisition in Banner/INB. The videos are available in MyNorthwest, Employee Resources - Finance.
