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NINETY-FIRST ANNUAL

COMMENCEMENTMONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS

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THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION

The tradition of the academic procession and academic apparel goes back to the early days of the oldest European universities, where gowns and hoods began to be

required in the fourteenth century. Although European institutions continue to show great diversity in their specifications on academic apparel, current practices in this country follow the code established by the American Council on Education.

Academic apparel indicates the most advanced degree held by the wearer. Gowns for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees are distinguished by the variation in sleeve length and by the width of the edging. The color of the edging of the hood indicates the subject of the degree (e.g., white for arts, yellow for science, light blue for education, dark blue for philosophy) and the colors of the lining of the hood indicate the institution from which the degree was received. For Montana State University Billings the colors are blue and gold. Apparel for the doctoral degree is distinguished by the panels on the sides of the hood, the gold tassel on the cap, and the velvet trim on the gown. Montana State University Billings’ baccalaureate candidates who have excelled academically wear honor cords. Gold honor cords (signifying summa cum laude) distinguish graduating seniors who have attained a grade point average of 4.0. Gold and silver entwined honor cords (signifying magna cum laude) distinguish graduating seniors who have attained a grade point average between 3.75-3.99. Silver honor cords (signifying cum laude) distinguish graduating seniors who have attained a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.74. Blue and white entwined honor cords (signifying high honors, 3.75-4.0, and honors, 3.50-3.74) distinguish recipients of Associate degrees and Certificates. Honors designations are based on the cumulative grade point average which includes graded transfer work from other institutions.

The marching order for the Montana State University Billings academic procession is as follows: grand marshal, emeritus faculty, faculty marshal, faculty, senior marshals, candidates for academic degrees, platform party, color guard.

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MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGSMetraPark

May Fifth, Two Thousand EighteenTen o'Clock

MUSICMontana State University Billings Symphonic Band

Mark Fenderson, B.A., M.M., D.M.A., Associate Professor, Conductor Montana State University Billings University Chorus

Doug Nagel, B.A., M.M., Associate Professor, Conductor

THE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONMSUB Symphonic Band

The Grand Marshal………. Kenneth Miller (B.A., M.S., Ph.D.)The Faculty Emeritus of Montana State University Billings

The Faculty Marshal………. Bruce Brumley (A.A.S., B.S., M.Ed.)The Faculty of Montana State University Billings

The Senior Marshals………Chelsie L. Coomber and Clay Fergus-SluggettThe Candidates for Certificates and Academic Degrees

The Platform PartyColors and Color Guard……….MSU Billings ROTC Color Guard

THE NATIONAL ANTHEMMeranda Sargent

(Please face the flag in front of the platform)

THE INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTSRobert Hoar, Provost and Academic Vice Chancellor

Montana State University Billings

GREETINGS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICE

Dr. John Cech, Deputy Commissioner

MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATESKatelyn Focht, President, ASMSU Billings

THE COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION

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ALUMNI MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATESGillette Vaira, Director, MSU Billings Alumni Association

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSChris Nelson

Alumnus, 1978; Founder and CEO of Zoot Enterprises

THE PRESENTATION OF FACULTY FOR EMERITUS TITLERobert Hoar, Provost and Academic Vice Chancellor

SINGING OF THE ALMA MATERMembers of the MSU Billings University Chorus

THE PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESReader of Names

Shannon Wilcox, B.A., Director, University Relations and CommunicationsClifford Coppersmith, A.S., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, City College

Diane Duin, B.S., M.H.A., Ph.D., Dean, College of Allied Health ProfessionsChristine Shearer, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Diane Duin, B.S., M.H.A., Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of BusinessMary Susan Fishbaugh, B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Dean, College of Education

THE CONFERRING OF DEGREESRon Larsen, Interim Chancellor

THE ACADEMIC RECESSIONMSUB Symphonic Band

(The audience will please rise for the recession)

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2018 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

+ Honors ++ High Honors

CITY COLLEGECertificate of Applied Science

Certificate of Technical StudiesJacob Christopher AbarHomestead, MTEnergy Technician

Payton AllerheiligenCody, WYMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

Lauralee Rae BoespflugWorden, MTHuman Resource Management

Nikole M. BoltonBillings, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

Rexx BradyBillings, MTDiesel Technology

Blake BrentesonPlentywood, MTEnergy Technician

Lori Jo BulmahnMissoula, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

+Aubrie M. CarlosBillings, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

Jennie Rose ConnollyBillings, MTPractical Nursing

Lonnie CrossGlendive, MTCraft Brewing & Fermentation

Allison Johanna DudisBillings, MTAutomobile Refinishing Technology

Allison Johanna DudisBillings, MTAutomobile Collision Technology

Marissa M. DurfeeBillings, MTPractical Nursing

Brianna E. FinchBillings, MTPractical Nursing

Jenny Lee GibsonBig Timber, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

Jordan HargravePost Falls, IDAutomotive Technology

Devon HildrethBillings, MTEnergy Technician

Susan M. HodgesBillings, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

Jordyn Joy KetolaColumbus, MTPractical Nursing

+Tyler LeeDenton, MTEnergy Technician

Jacob Storm LewisBillings, MTDiesel Technology

++Brianne Marie LindHarlowton, MTPractical Nursing

Amy LivermorePoplar, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

++Stephanie LubrechtMissoula, MTAccounting Assistant

Amanda MangoldBillings, MTPractical Nursing

April MayberryLawndale, CAPharmacy Technician

Shae-Breaun Gayle NordlundBillings, MTPractical Nursing

Courtney Erin RupkalvisBig Fork, MTMedical Coding and Insurance Billing

Tanner ScheelerLaurel, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

Tyler C. SheehanBillings, MTPractical Nursing

Ryley Leo ShippHysham, MTDiesel Technology

Wyatt E. SnellWorden, MTDiesel Technology

Jay StreverBillings, MTCraft Brewing & Fermentation

Cody TraftonBillings, MTPharmacy Technician

++Ginger C. WeedBillings, MTPractical Nursing

Erin Marie YagerHot Springs, SDPharmacy Technician

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Associate of Applied Science+Gage AisenbreyBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

+Kasandra AlleyNorth Logan, UTRadiologic Technology

+Adrianne Rae BakerBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

Ashler D. Bear CraneBillings, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

++Myltin James BighornPoplar, MTAutomotive Technology

+Bronson BirdingroundBillings, MTComputer Programming and Application Development

John BirdingroundBillings, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

+Paul BledsoeBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

+Brenna Mae BoeseBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

Nathaniel C. BorerBillings, MTSustainable Energy Technician

Alexandra Dell Barbara BowlesBig Timber, MTComputer Desktop/Network Support

+Sydney BoyceBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

Rexx BradyBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

Chase BrandnerConnell, WADiesel Technology

++Amanda Lieselotte Crystine BullerRanchester, WYRadiologic Technology

Autumn Ashlyn BuscherBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

Brad J. CashBroadview, MTProcess Plant Technology

+Katelyn Marie CatlinWorden, MTAccounting Technology

Robin D. ChaplesBillings, MTDiesel Technology

Nathaniel C. CookButte, MTParamedic

Paige T. DaughertyBillings, MTComputer Programming and Application Development

Jesse L. DeFordWilsall, MTAccounting Technology

Karson DrainBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

+Richard EmerickBillings, MTParamedic

Zachary Wayne EttlemanBillings, MTComputer Programming and Application Development

Ian J. FatzingerBloomfield, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

+Paige E. R. FeneisBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

Kadan FergusonShepherd, MTSustainable Energy Technician

Connor FiddlerBillings, MTComputer Systems Technology

Warren J. FindonBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

+Clay Matthew FoxSidney, MTAutomotive Technology

++Steffanie GabelHuntley, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

Cleve GarmanBainville, MTDiesel Technology

Victoria GiffordRoundup, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

+Michael J. GnererWhitehall, MTProcess Plant Technology

Mark Don GodfreyBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

Josie Lynn GordonLaurel, MTRadiologic Technology

Katie Ann GrassBillings, MTParamedic

++Raymond HalversonBillings, MTComputer Systems Technology

Jordan HamptonBillings, MTDiesel Technology

+Tucker Marion HellerSidney, MTAutomotive Technology

++Tel Ryan HermansonSidney, MTConstruction Management

+Justin D. HernandezBillings, MTComputer Desktop/Network Support

Robert HillBillings, MTParamedic

++David HoskinsColumbus, MTSustainable Energy Technician

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Greg HowickBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

++Jonathan HuntBillings, MTComputer Systems Technology

Jarrid JarvisBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

Emmett JohnsonSquaw Gap, NDAutomotive Technology

Jacob KauffmanLaurel, MTComputer Programming and Application Development

Christopher LambLaurel, MTParamedic

Chris LaukantColumbus, MTParamedic

Jack Raymond Lee, Jr.Billings, MTRadiologic Technology

+Taylor J. LeeCameron, MTParamedic

+Tyler LeeDenton, MTSustainable Energy Technician

++Rylan LibsackLivingston, MTSustainable Energy Technician

++Courtney LohrmeyerLovell, WYProcess Plant Technology

+Logan LybeckChester, MTProcess Plant Technology

Brittany Madden-MorrisonBillings, MTMedical Administrative Assistant

Keenan MakinBillings, MTParamedic

+Katrina Rae MalsonBillings, MTParamedic

Charles MarsallaBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

+Braedon Kyle MartinsonBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

David McGahaginSaraland, ALComputer Programming and Application Development

Jay A. MockoBillings, MTComputer Systems Technology

Andrew Odell MooreBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

Jacob Brian MorrisBelgrade, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

Shane A. Nez PerceBillings, MTConstruction Technology

Derek J. NicholsBillings, MTSustainable Energy Technician

Joel Thomas NiebelingBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

Clifford OlsenBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

Aaron James PelanRoundup, MTAutomotive Technology

Aundrea PetersonLivingston, MTAccounting Technology

Colter PetersonJoliet, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

Bryce RathEmigrant, MTDiesel Technology

Kory RauchBillings, MTComputer Systems Technology

++Nic ReedJoliet, MTConstruction Technology

Amber G. RegerBillings, MTComputer Programming and Application Development

Steven Charles RegerBillings, MTComputer Programming and Application Development

Emmitt ReilandCulbertson, MTConstruction Management

Bradley ReinhartGlendive, MTProcess Plant Technology

David RossBillings, MTComputer Systems Technology

Micah SammartinoBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

Tanner ScheelerLaurel, MTAutomobile Repair and Refinishing Technology

+Justine Michael SchleiningBillings, MTRadiologic Technology

Marcie Lynn ShanleyBillings, MTAccounting Technology

Brian SoffiettiBillings, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

+Alexander Joseph SongstadJoliet, MTProcess Plant Technology

Anthony R. SperryBillings, MTConstruction Management

++Andrew SteneBillings, MTAutomotive Technology

+Krueger StilesBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

Brady StoppelBillings, MTProcess Plant Technology

Krystan Marie SwanTownsend, MTParamedic

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Kendal Anne TaylorStanford, MTRadiologic Technology

Aryn ThrowerHysham, MTRadiologic Technology

Nathanial P. TurnerSidney, MTSustainable Energy Technician

Sid WackerRoundup, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

+Hunter R. WesterForsyth, MTProcess Plant Technology

+Christian WilkinsonBillings, MTWelding and Metal Fabrication Technology

+Jessica Joanne YpmaHarrison, MTRadiologic Technology

Associate of Science+Michelle AndersonBillings, MTNursing

Jamie R. BallBillings, MTNursing

Marissa Kathleen BarrettEast Helena, MTNursing

Antonia BarthRoundup, MTGeneral Studies

Christopher Thomas Ray BeleeleBillings, MTGeneral Studies

+Hope BergWinifred, MTGeneral Studies

Austin A. BiesBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Yvonne M. BjorndalColumbus, MTNursing

Tory BrowningMosby, MTNursing

Jacklyn Richelle BushmanWibaux, MTNursing

+Megan Jenee ByersBillings, MTBusiness Administration

+Holly BylerMolt, MTNursing

Caitlynn CarrierLaurel, MTGeneral Studies

Heather M. CarrierBillings, MTNursing

Brooke ConoverActon, MTBusiness Administration

+Megan S. CooperBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Ashley CostelloBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Hunter Marie CostinGrass Range, MTBusiness Administration

Chelsea K. DanikenBillings, MTGeneral Studies

+Rachelle M. DarraghBillings, MTNursing

Madeleine De GroatBillings, MTNursing

+James Robertson DevoyWoodland Park, COFire Science

+Taylor DrinkwalterBillings, MTNursing

Brady ExnerBillings, MTFire Science

Erinn FjetlandBemidji, MNNursing

Kendra McKenzie FournierBillings, MTNursing

Kali K. GodfreySidney, MTBusiness Administration

Destinee Rose GondaraBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Brianna R. GrayPark City, MTGeneral Studies

Alana Rae GundersonChinook, MTNursing

+Andrew A. GundlachBillings, MTNursing

Mikaela HaglHarlowton, MTNursing

Asha D. HeggenBillings, MTNursing

Hailey HeiligBillings, MTNursing

Theresa R. HenryBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Taylor A. HillBozeman, MTNursing

Adam L. HinmanBillings, MTGeneral Studies

+Quinta M. HokeBillings, MTNursing

Meghan D. HopwoodLaurel, MTBusiness Administration

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Christian HuertasWorland, WYNursing

Lauren Michele JonesAbsarokee, MTNursing

++Naoya KawadeSeki, JapanGeneral Studies

+Heather KellyBillings, MTNursing

Ashley N. KennedyBillings, MTHuman Resources

Ashley N. KennedyBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Ashley Kills PlentyRoundup, MTCriminal Justice

+Cathryn KlaudtBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Tabitha Mardell KoehnDeer Park, WANursing

Kaci KorthuisBillings, MTNursing

Alicia Michelle LarkinBillings, MTBusiness Administration

++Jasey Laine LeavittHamilton, MTNursing

Padon Ray LittleColumbus, MTCriminal Justice

Ashlee Jade LoftsgaardPeerless, MTBusiness Administration

Sarah Grace MartinBillings, MTNursing

Alexandrea Meryl MinchBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Sean D. MurphyFairview, MTBusiness Administration

Julia R. NelsonBillings, MTNursing

Shannon O’BrienBillings, MTCriminal Justice

Rich O’NeillButte, MTBusiness Administration

Amy S. OpitzBillings, MTNursing

Raegan Sierra PickworthWasilla, AKBusiness Administration

Hope D. ReidBillings, MTFire Science

Tyler Davis ReitzBillings, MTFire Science

Lindsay RichardsonFromberg, MTBusiness Administration

Taylor RobertsBillings, MTNursing

++Kelsey Jacquelyn RosanderColstrip, MTBusiness Administration

++Kelsey Jacquelyn RosanderColstrip, MTHuman Resources

Brandi N. RustBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Christian Anthony SavoieBillings, MTFire Science

Sara M. SchmallBillings, MTNursing

++Grace Marie ShawBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Ivan SinkovPolson, MTBusiness Administration

Ashley Rhea SmithHuntley, MTNursing

Wyatt E. SnellWorden, MTBusiness Administration

Amanda SoennichsenBroadview, MTHuman Resources

Sarah Christine SorensonArlee, MTBusiness Administration

Jamie Patricia StahlWinnett, MTNursing

+Rebecca StinchfieldBillings, MTBusiness Administration

Nicole StopsHardin, MTNursing

Krystan M. SwanTownsend, MTFire Science

Lee Dale ThompsonHilger, MTBusiness Administration

Lee Dale ThompsonHilger, MTHuman Resources

Courtney J. UnruhBillings, MTNursing

Crecensio VarelaGlasgow, MTNursing

Jodi L. WallerBillings, MTNursing

Derek James WassonBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Jessica R. WatsonBig Timber, MTGeneral Studies

Alexis Ann WolfBillings, MTFire Science

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+ Honors ++ High Honors * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # Honors Scholar § Honors Graduate

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONSAssociate of Arts

+Cynthia R. AngelMissoula, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

Kristin R. BauwensEdgar, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

++Miglena Yordanova IvanovaVarina, BulgariaRehabilitation and Related Services

Carla McCrackenBillings, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

++Shelbi Nicole PennBillings, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

+Shannon PritchardBillings, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

Paula Bighorn Spotted BirdPoplar, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Science**Joyce Marie AbercrombieGreat Falls, MTApplied Science

*Afton Morton AhrensBillings, MTHuman Services

Gina Marie AndradeBelgrade, MTHealth Administration

*Cynthia R. AngelMissoula, MTHuman Services

Garrett BaldryMiles City, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Virginia BellewBillings, MTNursing

*Jacob J. BoneBillings, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

*Bonnie Rose Bowen RichardsCedar Glen, CAOutdoor Adventure Leadership

*Alisha Elizabeth BreenChoteau, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Rachel Nicole BrownBillings, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Brenna BushawGreat Falls, MTApplied Science

**Amy CauffmanLewistown, MTHealth Administration

**Kendra D. ClarksonRandle, WAHuman Services

Cody Nelson CooperBozeman, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Clayton R. DennyBillings, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Greg DicharryWillows, CAHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

**Matthew Ryan DillonBillings, MTHealth Administration

Kendra EatonBillings, MTHealth Administration

Jessica Marie EichelBillings, MTHealth Administration

Patrick J. FieldingWalnut Creek, CAHuman Services

Rose FilkinRed Lodge, MTNursing

McKenzie FradleyLewistown, MTRehabilitation and Related Services

Crystal L. FriedrichShepherd, MTNursing

Daisy Linn GibsonGreat Falls, MTApplied Science

Tracey Ann GoerndtBaker, MTApplied Science

Mariah Lorraine HammondFishtail, MTHuman Services

Ashley Raven HammontreeGreat Falls, MTApplied Science

*Donna Hardy HareBillings, MTNursing

Christina Homfeld-DeckerBillings, MTHuman Services

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Ashley E. HubbellMiles City, MTNursing

*Andrew Kade JonesQueen Creek, AZHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Estela C. KaufmanBillings, MTNursing

Teresa Keating SmithHelena, MTHealth Administration

Emilee KiddBillings, MTNursing

Tionna Ash KoberMissoula, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Angela Marie KulhanekBillings, MTApplied Science

Elizabeth Sara LangelierAuburn, MEHuman Services

Zachary B. LempkaWorland, WYHealth and Human Performance Teaching Option (K-12)

*Loren Naythen LongieLaurel, MTOutdoor Adventure Leadership

**AnnMarie MagillHelena, MTApplied Science

Carly Alice MayJoliet, MTNursing

Chelsey Ann McCaugheyButte, MTApplied Science

*Daniel Mehrens-WallaceBillings, MTHuman Services

Casey Andrew MerrittTwin Falls, IDHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Breann J’Lynn MesserlyHays, MTHuman Services

Katy NelsonBillings, MTNursing

Jennifer Rose NicholsonBillings, MTHealth Administration

Krystal PageBillings, MTPsychiatric Rehabilitation

**Jarod Thomas PaulViola, IDHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

*Cassandra PendillBillings, MTPsychiatric Rehabilitation

**Shelbi Nicole PennBillings, MTHuman Services

Gregory R. PerriPittsburgh, PAOutdoor Adventure Leadership

*Alexis PrevostSidney, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

*Myrissa PrinceSparks, NVHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

*Shannon Marie PritchardBillings, MTHuman Services

Jill PurcellRed Lodge, MTOutdoor Adventure Leadership

Mataia RobinsonBillings, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Delanie Lauren RogersMelba, IDHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

*Jacob RonanBillings, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Tonja M. RothleutnerDouglas, WYApplied Science

Kathleen Jo RyeBillings, MTNursing

Vanessa Ginelle SchultzBillings, MTNursing

Felicita A. SeymourAnaconda, MTApplied Science

Mikel ShermanBillings, MTHealth Administration

**Tristan ShockleyJackson, WYHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Stormy SiemionHuntley, MTHealth and Human Performance Teaching Option (K-12)

Alec SkaalureBillings, MTHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

Paula Bighorn Spotted BirdPoplar, MTHuman Services

*Karisa Ann SullivanGreat Falls, MTNursing

Rachelle SwisseBillings, MTHuman Services

*Susan TaylorFlorence, MTApplied Science

Jessica Joann ThometzBillings, MTHuman Services

Tiffany Marie ThrushHamilton, MTApplied Science

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESAssociate of Arts/Associate of Science

++Allison BoftoBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Gwenlan Grace DalbeyBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Maria GuzmanBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Opal Joy HarkinsBillings, MTGeneral Studies

++Miglena Yordanova IvanovaVarna, BulgariaApplied Psychology

Brenna Rachelle KantaBillings, MTGeneral Studies

++Brianna Nicole KantaBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Omar McDadeFarmington, UTGeneral Studies

Katie MeronBillings, MTGeneral Studies

++Aimee Catherine ParkerShepherd, MTGeneral Studies

Holly PowersBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Kaylee R. PraskaPocatello, IDGeneral Studies

+Ashlee RichardsBillings, MTGeneral Studies

++Jessica SaponeBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Megan SennBillings, MTGeneral Studies

Morgan Elizabeth TussBillings, MTApplied Psychology

Jon Peter WhitingLivingston, MTGeneral Studies

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Applied Science

Lindsay AllredSpokane, WACommunication Arts (Organizational)

*Justin T. BaetenBillings, MTEnglish

**Kailee F. BauchBillings, MTEnglish Teaching Option

**Katrina Anne BaumgartnerLaurel, MTHistory Teaching Option

*Kelda Anderson BeckerSan Diego, CAMathematics

*Victoria BlissBillings, MTEnglish Teaching Option

Bailey BomarBillings, MTPsychology

Brian Scott BoydGreat Falls, MTApplied Science

Richard George Buksch IIIBillings, MTBiology and Chemistry

Katelynn Abigail BurgBillings, MTArt

Michael BushHardin, MTCommunication Arts (Mass)

Katharine A. ButlerBillings, MTPublic Relations

Raechyl CaseYacolt, WALiberal Studies

Mariah M. CattaneoBillings, MTBiology Environmental Science Option

Clarissa CerovskiBillings, MTEnvironmental Studies

Krista R. ChambersGreat Falls, MTLiberal Studies

*Brennon Alonzo ChesarekBillings, MTHistory

**Kendra D. ClarksonRandle, WASociology

Janet J. WattAnaconda, MTApplied Science

Emmy Lynn WellsVolborg, MTApplied Science

Landi WilsonLivingston, MTHuman Services

*Wyatt I. WittyBuffalo, WYHealth and Human Performance Human Performance Option

*Carlie L. WooleryBillings, MTNursing

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Joelle ClauseBillings, MTPsychology

**Leigh Anne ColarchikWorden, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Laura E. Contreras LópezBillings, MTLiberal Studies

*Christian CoppedgeDenton, MTHistory

Kylee K. CornelioHonolulu, HIEnvironmental Studies

Jeffery B. CrowBillings, MTBiology

Benjamin DegelBillings, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Megan Murphy DettlingSparks, NVCriminal Justice

**Bailee Roxanne DexterTownsend, MTEnglish

*Michele L. DomagalaBaker, MTLiberal Studies

Andrew J. DonnellyMiles City, MTCommunication Arts (Organizational)

**Michael William DutcherBillings, MTCommunication Arts (Mass)

Jeremy DvorakSan Jose, CAPublic Relations

Miko EberleAbsarokee, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

**Meghann Virginia EckerdtBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Jorey Russell EgelandBillings, MTBiology

**Amy ElmerLaurel, MTHistory

Blake Andrew ErfleRapelje, MTHistory Teaching Option

Mariah Lynette EslingerBillings, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Kellie Joan FaithThermopolis, WYCriminal Justice and Sociology

Danyela FarrarBillings, MTPsychology

Mary A. FeeleyBillings, MTApplied Science

*Clay Fergus-SluggettRoy, MTPolitical Science

*Megan Marie FettersConrad, MTArt Teaching Option

Madyson Rose FeuersteinShepherd, MTMusic Performance Option

*Kristine Marie FifeHelena, MTCommunication Arts (Organizational)

Shayla Dawn FiscusBillings, MTArt Teaching Option

Shayla Dawn FiscusBillings, MTArt

*Katelyn FochtBillings, MTPolitical Science and Sociology

Jacob FoleyBoise, IDEnvironmental Studies

Edison GebhardLaurel, MTCommunication Arts (Organizational)

Samantha GeeBillings, MTHistory Teaching Option

Samantha GeeBillings, MTPolitical Science

Kiersten Gillespie KotarBillings, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Rhea L. GourneauBusby, MTApplied Science

Jamie GranzellaThornton, COMusic Business Option

Zachary GrayBillings, MTCommunication Arts (Mass)

**Emily Ann HaightBillings, MTBiology Medical Laboratory Science Option

**#Hannah V. HanserColstrip, MTPolitical Science

**Jill HarperCowley, WYCommunication Arts (Mass)

Garrett Dean HelfrichSpringfield, ORCriminal Justice

**Tessa HerbertBillings, MTBiology Medical Laboratory Science Option

**Zachary W. HinkleBillings, MTArt

Michelle HolzwarthBillings, MTMathematics

Belle Marie HormanBillings, MTMusic Teaching and Music Performance Options

Anastasia Fern HoytAlamo, CALiberal Studies

Christopher W. HughesBillings, MTLiberal Studies

*Kristin Britta HultgrenBillings, MTHistory

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*Aubrey JaapButte, MTPublic Relations

**Trey Max JacobsenBillings, MTApplied Science

Kjersti JohnsonBillings, MTBiology

**Madalyn Rose JohnsonShepherd, MTMusic Performance Option

Emily Renay JonesBillings, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Jordan JonesBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Michaela Rose JonesHuntley, MTSpanish

Jenna KaiserBillings, MTBiology

Brynne T. KambichButte, MTMathematics

Sarah Mansoor KhanClarksville, TNBiology

*Toni Amanda KingHelena, MTCommunication Arts (Mass)

Alexander A. KleinBillings, MTLiberal Studies

**Amanda R. KleinForsyth, MTBiology

Mikala Marie Selina KleinLaurel, MTPsychology

Brenna LacyBillings, MTArt

Stephanie LavelyLaurel, MTLiberal Studies

*Deena Lynn LaylonReno, NVPsychology

Alec William John LeCompteBillings, MTHistory

**Rebecca Joyce LeeBillings, MTArt

Chloe LeutholdBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Stephanie LewandowskiColstrip, MTMathematics Teaching Option

*Sydney Renee LichBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Danielle LoomerBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Brooke Anne LueckSheridan, MTCommunication Arts (Mass)

Krista M. LujanBillings, MTCriminal Justice

*Sawyer R. LundbyMiles City, MTLiberal Studies

Twila Rae MacDonaldBillings, MTLiberal Studies

*Kelsey Rene MadlerCut Bank, MTLiberal Studies

Amy MasonSheridan, WYArt

Liam McKaySurrey, British Columbia, CanadaChemistry

Thomas MendenhallBillings, MTEnglish

Ashley MericalMiles City, MTEnglish Teaching Option

*Tracey MillerBillings, MTHistory Teaching Option

Meagan D. MiltonBillings, MTArt

*Zachary MolyneauxChinook, MTBiology

*#Bailey Nicole NedensHardin, MTHistory

Adam NesheimJuneau, AKHistory Teaching Option

Kayla NewtonRoundup, MTPsychology

Emmet D. NickleDenver, COCriminal Justice and Sociology

**Jared M. NielsenLaurel, MTEnglish

*Madison Mae NietersCody, WYPublic Relations

Wyatt ObergfellPlentywood, MTApplied Science

*Kaydee Marie OldhamBillings, MTPublic Relations

L. Ruhiyyih OlsenBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Sharda Olson-MeyerBillings, MTPsychology

*Annemarie Elizabeth OvercastBillings, MTPolitical Science

Ricardo Palomino CuevasPuebla, MexicoLiberal Studies

**Jessica R. ParkerWhitefish, MTLiberal Studies

*Kyler PawlowskiBillings, MTBiology

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Fernando PerezGreeley, COSpanish

**Ruth L. PerryBillings, MTApplied Science

Samantha PrattBillings, MTPublic Relations

Beth A. PriceAbsarokee, MTSpanish

**Sarah E. RadovichBillings, MTMathematics Teaching Option

Aidan Nicholson RajPhoenix, AZPublic Relations

Jake Thomas RaynockBillings, MTSociology

Emelia Margaret ReinschmidtBillings, MTHistory

Luke Scott ReinschmidtBillings, MTChemistry

Kevin E. RobertsLaurel, MTLiberal Studies

Alex RonanBillings, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

*Caitlyn Rose RootBillings, MTBiology

Steven RutledgeKalispell, MTApplied Science

Laine K. SalcedoBillings, MTPsychology

Victor Alejandro Sanchez GalvanPortland, ORLiberal Studies

**Meranda SargentForsyth, MTMusic Performance Option

Amber Elizabeth SchweitzerBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Ryan SedgwickGrass Range, MTCriminal Justice

Kimberly K. SeligmanMcAllen, TXLiberal Studies

Jessica D. SherwoodBillings, MTBiology

Corryn A. SilsbeeBillings, MTBiology Medical Laboratory Science Option

***Sterling SilverMiles City, MTPolitical Science

Richard Bud Sloan IIMolt, MTBiology Medical Laboratory Science Option

Kirby SmallBusby, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Angela SmartBillings, MTPsychology

Corbin S. SmithBoise, IDEnvironmental Studies

Randal SowerwineBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Tara Lynnea StaufferEast Helena, MTCommunication Arts (Organizational)

***Lindsey Kay StewartColumbus, MTPsychology

Jessica StoverGreat Falls, MTCommunication Arts (Organizational) and Sociology

Sarah Elizabeth StringariBillings, MTCriminal Justice and Sociology

Haley SwanBillings, MTCriminal Justice

Ryan Keith SwanBillings, MTLiberal Studies

Mischelle Y. Hall ThomasMissoula, MTLiberal Studies

Tyler W. ThompsonHavre, MTLiberal Studies

Octavia Lois TiceHelena, MTPublic Relations

*Taylor Faith TokachMesa, AZSpanish

*Taylor Faith TokachMesa, AZLiberal Studies

Madison WebsterBillings, MTBiology

Britney WellsBillings, MTPsychology

*Alice Ann WilcoxBillings, MTEnglish

Belina Jo WilliamsHighwood, MTPsychology

Elijah Douglas WilliamsNine Mile Falls, WAMathematics

Joseph Allan WirtzBelgrade, MTHistory Teaching Option

Brendan Patrick WiserBillings, MTPsychology

Kevin G. WitherspoonLaurel, MTPolitical Science

*Joshua ZeeckBillings, MTMusic Performance Option

Summer Faylene ZierHardin, MTEnglish Teaching Option

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESSBachelor of Science in Business Administration

*Lauralee Ann AlberdaBozeman, MTAccounting

Mohammed AlBoabdullahJubail, Saudi ArabiaFinance

Fawaz AlBuainainSaudi ArabiaManagement

Azzam AlFahaidSaudi ArabiaManagement and Marketing

Ibrahim AlFawzanSaudi ArabiaManagement

Mohammed AlHamdiRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaManagement

Mohammed Yousif Sulaimam AlMobaydSaudi ArabiaMarketing

Reem AlQantaniDammam, Saudi ArabiaManagement

Mohammed AlShawafAlAhasa, Saudi ArabiaMarketing

Mahdi Saeed Jawad AlShwafSaudi ArabiaMarketing

*Amanda BarhamSparks, NVMarketing

Candice M. BarthBillings, MTGeneral Business

Saeed Faisal Saeed BashammakhSaudi ArabiaFinance

Kaydee BendaKalispell, MTAccounting

Micah Nicole BlairBillings, MTManagement

Brandon J. BootyBillings, MTFinance

Hailey Shea BordersBillings, MTAccounting

**Kathrine Lynn BosworthGlendive, MTAccounting

*Samantha BrooksSimms, MTAccounting

**Jennifer Ann BrownLewistown, MTGeneral Business

Stephanie Michelle BurkeMissoula, MTAccounting

David Joseph CarpenterBillings, MTMarketing

**Alexis Max Flores ChavezEl Mirage, AZMarketing

Colter John ClarkBozeman, MTManagement

Debb ClarkMissoula, MTAccounting

*Morgan Brooke ClarkBillings, MTGeneral Business

*Chelsie L. CoomberBillings, MTFinance

Kaleb M. DasingerSidney, MTGeneral Business

John Lloyd DawsonChinook, MTGeneral Business

Heidi Ann DommerConrad, MTGeneral Business

Ashley M. DuncanLivingston, MTMarketing

Conrad EckhardtHavre, MTManagement

Nels FlanaganBig Timber, MTAccounting

**Mikaela Beth FlikkemaManhattan, MTAccounting

**Mark S. FowlerCuster, MTManagement

*Michael Anthony GahanLismore, AustraliaMarketing

Shayla Rae GarmanBainville, MTManagement and Marketing

*Leonie GelfarthBridger, MTManagement and Marketing

Caitlin Marie GlumbikBillings, MTMarketing

Matthew GodfreyBillings, MTAccounting

Bailey GriglioCovington, WAManagement

Maria GuzmanBillings, MTManagement

Shawn L. HagestadBozeman, MTGeneral Business

Mohammed HamedSaudi ArabiaMarketing

Emily Marie HatlerGreat Falls, MTGeneral Business

Ashley Marie HeringerBillings, MTMarketing

Holly L. HintzPueblo, COFinance

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**Tamara Lorraine HooverGreat Falls, MTAccounting

*Arielle Marissa HorsmanBillings, MTAccounting

Isaiah Micah HugsPryor, MTFinance

David ‘Bud’ InmanMoore, MTGeneral Business

*Cassandra JohannsenWhitefish, MTGeneral Business

Jessica R. KannegiesserBillings, MTManagement and Marketing

Katelynn KerkvlietSoldotna, AKManagement

Haley KlarichMissoula, MTGeneral Business

*Joseph Carl KohlPoplar, MTManagement

Terrell N. LaForgeGallup, NMManagement

Connor Mackenzie LarsonBillings, MTAccounting

Brian Michael LeeBillings, MTManagement

Robert William LeslieHelena, MTGeneral Business

Cherish R. LinseLaurel, MTManagement

Kandra LitwinMissoula, MTAccounting

Zi Yu LiuChongqing, ChinaGeneral Business

Jennifer Beam LoganDeer Lodge, MTAccounting

*Tia Rose LucianoEureka, MTGeneral Business

Tyrell Dean MaillouxBillings, MTManagement

Veranika MarozavaGreat Falls, MTAccounting

Michael Lloyd McClainAlbany, ORMarketing

Brielle L. McKinlayGeraldine, MTGeneral Business

*Matthew J. McNealPompeys Pillar, MTAccounting

*Dylan MeccageLaurel, MTManagement

Gordon MenagerHelena, MTGeneral Business

Corey MorrisRichland, WAManagement

*Caitlin Elizabeth MorrisonTerry, MTManagement

Ryan M. MullowneyButte, MTGeneral Business

Corey Ray NestorGypsum, COGeneral Business

Leslie NyeBillings, MTGeneral Business

Sierra M. OehlkeConrad, MTGeneral Business

*Tiffany Cierra O’NeillArlee, MTGeneral Business

Laura L. OroscoLodge Grass, MTManagement and Marketing

*Brady Alan OstermillerBillings, MTManagement

Bryan Robert PeabodyBillings, MTManagement

Aaron Jon PetermanKalispell, MTAccounting

*Donald Dean PetersonDutton, MTManagement

*Julia Rae PetersonAnaconda, MTAccounting

Michael PorterCoeur d’Alene, IDManagement

Kara Joan PostmaShelby, MTManagement

Tim ProctorHelena, MTGeneral Business

Talha Muhammad QureshiNew YorkAccounting

Victor L. RelBillings, MTManagement

*Katelyn Vonnie RobertsonBillings, MTAccounting

Braden S. RolandsonMiles City, MTManagement

Matthew Harrison Kyung RoseBillings, MTManagement

*Andrew O. SalavaCrystal Lake, ILAccounting

Melissa Ann SchnurrBigfork, MTAccounting

Jan-Niklas SchregelAldenhoven, Dueren, GermanyManagement

Briana L. ScottGreat Falls, MTGeneral Business

**Tori Kathryn ShawBillings, MTManagement

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Raymond SmithFroid, MTFinance

**Haelee S. SpaabeckFairview, MTAccounting

Glenda Kathleen StahlShepherd, MTAccounting

Emily StallmanBillings, MTManagement

Kevin A. SteinBillings, MTManagement

Tricia StoryCarbonado, WAAccounting

**Bryce StreetClyde Park, MTManagement

Hailey M. SullivanBillings, MTMarketing

Kelsey Rose SweetMiles City, MTAccounting

Kamal TallLeuven, BelgiumFinance

*Ashley Diane Dockery TaylorBillings, MTGeneral Business

Sarah Elizabeth TempleGlendive, MTMarketing

Nicole R. TerrellBillings, MTMarketing

Julian ToengesFrankfurt, GermanyFinance

Carter Anthony TomasMandan, NDMarketing

Heather E. TracyBoise, IDFinance

**Taylor Ian UtgaardSidney, MTFinance

**David WalshCody, WYFinance

Skyla Jo WamsleyWibaux, MTFinance

*Kimberly R. WardGreybull, WYAccounting

Tyler David WarneBillings, MTGeneral Business

Kelby WegnerMedical Lake, WAManagement

Ryan Van WilsonBillings, MTMarketing

Morgan WitzelBillings, MTMarketing

*Florence WoeppelBillings, MTAccounting

Mesaed YousefKuwaitMarketing

Krista Lynn ZabrockiFort Peck, MTAccounting

*Britney Ann ZacherTwin Bridges, MTMarketing

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAssociate of Arts

+Emily ClarkHelena, MTEducation

Bachelor of ScienceLaShon Nicole BackboneLodge Grass, MTElementary Education

**Kailee F. BauchBillings, MTElementary Education

*Ross BealAustin, TXElementary Education

Haley R. BerkramCharlo, MTElementary Education

Arielle Ann BillingJordan, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

*Victoria BlissBillings, MTElementary Education

Brittany Rae BoehmBillings, MTElementary Education

*Andrea BowersBillings, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Stephanie R. CarletonHardin, MTElementary Education

John Robert CounterColumbus, MTElementary Education

*Kaylyn Dawn DelaneyGrass Range, MTElementary Education

Sophia Marie EknessWestby, MTElementary Education

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*Devan FarrarBillings, MTElementary Education

*Addie Lynn FiedlerStanford, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

**Shyla GairrettSaco, MTElementary Education

**Kimberley Christine GelfarthPryor, MTElementary Education

*Jessica GerberBillings, MTElementary Education

Katlyn N. GreenwoodBillings, MTElementary Education

Alison Marie GremauxLewistown, MTElementary Education

*Ashleah Renae HallBillings, MTElementary Education

**Zachary Franklin HandleyMalta, MTElementary Education

Richelle HertelMoore, MTElementary Education

**Brittney HoffmanBillings, MTElementary Education

*Logan LaVern HoytBillings, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Morgan Elizabeth HurlockerBillings, MTElementary Education

Shyla HutchinsonBillings, MTElementary Education

Samantha IhdeWorland, WYSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Mackenzie Rae JenkinsBig Sandy, MTElementary Education

*Nicole KellingMissoula, MTElementary Education

Kelsey Jane KomarBillings, MTElementary Education

Morgan KujalaSand Coulee, MTElementary Education

*Danielle Marie LeeBillings, MTElementary Education

*Kennedy Rayne McCauslandRapid City, SDElementary Education

Shawna MendenhallPark City, MTElementary Education

Cassi J. MillerLewistown, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Angela G. MurnionJordan, MTElementary Education

**Kimberly Rae MyersBillings, MTElementary Education

Bridget O’Loughlin NeilsHelena, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Chelsey NickischBillings, MTElementary Education

*Candace O’LoughlinBillings, MTElementary Education

Molly Ann OuelletteBillings, MTElementary Education and Reading

*Jessica ParpartLaurel, MTElementary Education

*Hailey Victoria PerreaultBillings, MTElementary Education

Annelisé M. PhelpsBillings, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

*Taylor Jaylynn PreshingerHelena, MTElementary Education

Kenady Rae RoyceBillings, MTElementary Education

Cory Edward RutanBillings, MTElementary Education

***Kendra Brynn SmithStanford, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

*Meriah Jo SmithWibaux, MTElementary Education

*Jessica Ruth SpangBillings, MTElementary Education and Reading

Jayme StergarAnaconda, MTElementary Education

Shawnee SwansonMiles City, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

*Nolan TraftonBillings, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Cora Lee TronsonBillings, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

Allison Nicole UnderwoodLaurel, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

*Alexis WebsterPark City, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

*Grace Raeann WeeksRapid City, SDElementary Education

Hannah Leah WestwoodBillings, MTElementary Education

Zachary James WilsonBillings, MTSpecial Education (P-12)/Elementary Education

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MASTER’S DEGREES

College of Allied Health ProfessionsMaster of Science in Athletic Training

Master of Science in Interdisciplinary StudiesMaster of Health Administration

Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Cassandra L. BennerHavre, MTHealth Administration

Jennifer Leigh BergCasper, WYAthletic Training

Joshua J. BrakebushBillings, MTHealth Administration

Justine Jo BraunagelDickinson, NDAthletic Training

Jenna Marie BrewBillings, MTHealth Administration

Erin Marie CarlsonColumbus, NDHealth Administration

Vanessa Lynn CarlsonWatson Lake, Yukon, CanadaAthletic Training

Whitney Ann CaseyColumbia Falls, MTHealth Administration

Jean-Raphael de RaoulxBozeman, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Kenneth T. DeanBillings, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Jolane FlaniganBillings, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Saritha GajawadaEden Prairie, MNHealth Administration

Leah Marie GriffithBig Sandy, MTHealth Administration

Jillian Mackenzie GueBelgrade, MTHealth Administration

Ronald Derek HendricksonButte, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Anna Marie HoppeTurah, MTHealth Administration

Rachael Irene HurleyGreat Falls, MTHealth Administration

Christine J. JacksonMarysville, WAClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Shannon Eileen JohnsonBillings, MTHealth Administration

Veronica JudenBillings, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Melody H. LarkLewistown, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Taylor John LeidheislLivermore, CAAthletic Training

Melissa LesmeisterHelena, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Ann Maurine MatneyBozeman, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Jennifer N. MeansBrowning, MTHealth Administration

Heather M. MillerMissoula, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Kristin LeeAnn MillietteChelan, WAAthletic Training

Jacqueline Elizabeth Sheridan MinickRanchester, WYHealth Administration

Ariel Catherine OchoaChula Vista, CAAthletic Training

Michael D. PaulsonBillings, MTHealth Administration

Sarah A. PerraultSidney, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Kassidy Ryann RauchBillings, MTHealth Administration

David Scott RothBillings, MTInterdisciplinary Studies Exercise and Sport Leadership

Morgan SchultzAirdrie, Alberta, CanadaAthletic Training

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Sandra J. SloanDillon, MTClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

Nicholas SwobodaMission Viejo, CAAthletic Training

Cara D. WilsonRed Lodge, MTHealth Administration

Donya L. WimerJoliet, MTHealth Administration

Taylor Kaitlyn ZoleckiDecatur, ILAthletic Training

College of Arts and SciencesMaster of Science in Psychology

Master of Science in Public RelationsMaster of Public Administration

Nicole BandyBillings, MTPsychology

Amber BjorstromSan Diego, CAPublic Relations

Mehmet CaseyBaghdad, IraqPublic Relations

Julie Ann ChristensenBillings, MTPsychology

Anna Nina ClaypoolMiles City, MTPsychology

Candice Benton CochranCasper, WYPublic Relations

Trudy Sipe CollinsBillings, MTPublic Administration

Valerie CurtinHelena, MTPublic Relations

Lisa L. DauenhauerBillings, MTPsychology

Rana Khaled DemachkiAnaconda, MTPsychology

Kelsi Kay GambillBillings, MTPublic Relations

Juletta M. GilgeHavre, MTPsychology

Rhea HermanLaurel, MTPsychology

Ashley Dawn KloudaRawlins, WYPsychology

Ali A. Schultz LevesqueBillings, MTPsychology

Sabine OexmannHamburg, GermanyPublic Relations

KatiaBlue StevensonScituate, MAPsychology

Maddison TimoteoJupiter, FLPublic Relations

College of EducationMaster of Education

Master of Science in Special EducationSalah Ebrahim AlFailakawiKuwaitInterdisciplinary Studies

Wendi BergtholdBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Gaelyn BrintonKalispell, MTSchool Counseling

Ashten BroadheadHelena, MTSchool Counseling

Lauren ChristensenBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Julie Lynn FrankThree Forks, MTReading

Lexie FreemanBrainerd, MNSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Jordan Anne Bruursema GarlandReed Point, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Elizabeth GreggBillings, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Bryan Matthew GrutschLaurel, MTOnline Instructional Technology

Valerie Gayle GuntherVineyard, UTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Terez’a Nellie HansonPolson, MTSchool Counseling

September HarperBozeman, MTSpecial Education Generalist

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Anna HasbrouckBozeman, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Megan J. HasquetShelby, MTSchool Counseling

Jace L. HaynesBozeman, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Sabrina Michelle HiscockIndianapolis, INCurriculum and Instruction

Kael Bertin HollowellHysham, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Ginger IngersollLewistown, MTSchool Counseling

Kelli J. KerpaHelena, MTSchool Counseling

Victoria Kay LaFountainGreat Falls, MTSchool Counseling

Jacquelyn LavalleyLakewood, WASpecial Education Advanced Studies

Alana M. LawsonJackson, WYSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Qiao Jing LiBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Elizabeth Weis LombardiMissoula, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Hoke Robert LyttonRoberts, MTInterdisciplinary Studies Secondary

Katarina ManhartBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Jennifer Pearson McCandlessLaurel, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Alexis Ann MohlerColumbia Falls, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Emily Richelle MunnHelena, MTSchool Counseling

Ingrid NoonkesterBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Kelsie O’RourkeLaurel, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Mary PfauSidney, MTSchool Counseling

Lucy Lee Real BirdGarryowen, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Adam RestadBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Melissa RileyAnaconda, MTSchool Counseling

Stephen Michael RooseGallatin Gateway, MTSpecial Education Generalist

Matthew David SederBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Lisa Marie ShelagowskiLewistown, MTSpecial Education Generalist

Cindy StaffansonSidney, MTSchool Counseling

Nathan Charles SteierBillings, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Alyssa Lynn TerryColumbus, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Clifton H. ThomasBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Kirstie Linn ThomasBillings, MTSchool Counseling

Susan Rae TreibleForsyth, MTSchool Counseling

Wendy Lynn TyreeBillings, MTInterdisciplinary Studies

Elizabeth A. VandreeDillon, MTOnline Instructional Technology

Katherine Anne VaughnButte, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Angelica Edith VegaTorrance, CASpecial Education Advanced Studies

Megan Francine WalkerGillette, WYSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Helen WebberBillings, MTReading

Sally WeinandBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Amber Dawn WilliamsBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Ashley WilliamsBillings, MTReading

Bailey Kay WilsonColumbus, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

Renee Michelle WizemanBillings, MTCurriculum and Instruction

Crystal Marie WrightRoberts, MTSpecial Education Advanced Studies

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STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARDS 2018

Alice Ann Wilcox2018 Lyle Cooper Award

Outstanding Senior in English

Kendra D. Clarkson2018 Outstanding Senior in Sociology

Sarah Elizabeth Stringari2018 Outstanding Senior in Criminal Justice

Katrina Anne Baumgartner2018 Outstanding Senior in History

Sterling Silver2018 Outstanding Senior in Political Science

Michaela Rose Jones2018 Outstanding Senior in Spanish

Lindsey Kay Stewart2018 Outstanding Academic Achievement in

Psychology

Deena Lynn Laylon2018 Outstanding Service Award for Psychology

Madalyn Rose Johnson2018 Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music

Kelda Anderson Becker Sarah E. Radovich

2018 Outstanding Seniors in Mathematics

Paula Bighorn Spotted Bird2018 Outstanding Senior in Human Services

Kendra Eaton2018 Outstanding Senior in Health Administration

Shelbi Nicole Penn2018 Outstanding Senior in Rehabilitation & Related

Services

Emilee Kidd2018 Outstanding Senior in RN to BSN Program

Zachary B. Lempka2018 Outstanding Senior in Health & Physical

Education

Zachary B. Lempka2018 Harold S. Alterowitz Academic Excellence Award

Academic Achievement in Health and Physical Education

Kristin LeeAnn Milliette2018 Outstanding Graduate in Athletic Training

Wyatt I. Witty2018 Outstanding Senior in Human Performance

Loren Naythen Longie2018 Outstanding Senior in Outdoor Adventure

Leadership

Shawnee Swanson2018 Benedict and Frances M. Surwill Memorial

Teaching AwardOutstanding Female in Elementary Education

Clarissa Cerovski Kylee K. Cornelio

2018 Environmental Studies Citizenship Award

Jacob Foley Corbin S. Smith

2018 Environmental Studies Top Scholar Award

Michael William Dutcher2018 Communication and Theatre Academic

Achievement Award

Michael William Dutcher2018 Communication and Theatre Leadership

Achievement Award

Kelsi Kay Gambill2018 Communication and Theatre

Outstanding Graduate Student

Michael Anthony Gahan2018 College of Business Outstanding Achievement

Award in Marketing

Tori Kathryn Shaw2018 College of Business Outstanding Achievement

Award in Management

Taylor Ian Utgaard2018 College of Business Outstanding Achievement

Award in Finance

Jennifer Ann Brown2018 College Business Outstanding Achievement

Award in General Business

Haelee S. Spaabeck2018 Outstanding Senior in the College of Business

Haelee S. Spaabeck2018 Montana Society of CPAs Medallion for

Outstanding Accounting Senior

Caitlyn Rose Root2018 Outstanding Senior in Biology

Richard George Buksch III2018 Outstanding Senior in Chemistry

Kyler Pawlowski2018 Biological & Physical Sciences Impact Award

Zachary W. Hinkle2018 Anita Krueger Memorial Art Award

Outstanding Senior in Art

Shayla Dawn Fiscus2018 Connie M. Landis Memorial Award

Outstanding Senior in Art Education

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GOLDEN MERIT AWARD FOR 2018Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership, and Community Service

Alisha Elizabeth BreenChoteau, MT

Health and Human Performance, Human Performance OptionCollege of Allied Health Professions

Cum Laude

OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATES FOR 2018Alisha Elizabeth Breen

Choteau, MTHealth and Human Performance, Human

Performance OptionCollege of Allied Health Professions

Cum Laude

Sarah E. RadovichBillings, MT

Mathematics Teaching OptionCollege of Arts and Sciences

Magna Cum Laude

Wyatt I. WittyBuffalo, WY

Health and Human Performance, Human Performance OptionCollege of Allied Health Professions

Cum Laude

ACADEMIC HONOR GRADUATES FOR 2018Sterling SilverMiles City, MTPolitical Science

College of Arts and SciencesSumma Cum Laude

Lindsey Kay StewartColumbus, MT

PsychologyCollege of Arts and Sciences

Summa Cum Laude

Kendra Brynn SmithStanford, MT

Special Education (P-12)/Elementary EducationCollege of EducationSumma Cum Laude

GRADUATE STUDIES AWARDS FOR 2018Mehmet CaseyMaster of SciencePublic Relations

Nels Christiansen Award Outstanding Graduate Student

Whitney Ann CaseyMaster of Health AdministrationOutstanding Graduate Student in

Allied Health Professions

Ashley WilliamsMaster of Education

ReadingOutstanding Graduate Student in Education

Nicole BandyMaster of Science

PsychologyOutstanding Graduate Student in Arts and Science

Kelsi Kay GambillMaster of SciencePublic Relations

2018 Communication and Theatre Outstanding Graduate Student

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Born and raised in Billings, Chris Nelson has come a long way since he graduated in 1978 from Montana State University Billings, then known as Eastern Montana College. Using his accounting and information system degrees to take him to new heights, he has become an established leader in the loan approval business.

Shortly after his graduation, Nelson acknowledged the urgent need of an automatic, but efficient loan approval system in the financial services industry. He worked to create the software that is now Zoot Enterprises, based in Bozeman, MT.

Under the advisory of Nelson, the company has grown into a multimillion-dollar empire. Since

its founding in 1990, Zoot has developed the ability to gather and analyze credit information in seconds. While serving seven of the top

ten financial institutions in the U.S., Zoot processes over 350 million loan applications annually.

Nelson is a prime example of the excellence that can develop from an education at MSUB. He has made significant contributions to both the industry and his own company, and has won several industry awards for doing so. Although he is slow to boast about his successes, he has earned every right to be proud of all that he has achieved.

MSU Billings' 2018 Commencement SpeakerChris Nelson

Mr. Dave Warne, MSU Billings Foundation Chair

Ms. Trudy Collins, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services

Dr. John Cech, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

Dr. Ronald Larsen, Interim Chancellor, Montana State University Billings

Mr. Chris Nelson, Guest Speaker

Dr. Robert Hoar, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Dr. Joseph A. Oravecz, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Ms. Katelyn Focht, President, ASMSU Billings

Ms. Shannon Wilcox, Reader of Names, Director of University Relations and Communications

Dr. Cheryl Johannes, Director, Admissions and Records and University Registrar

Dr. Clifford Coppersmith, Dean, City College

Dr. Christine Shearer, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Diane Duin, Dean, College of Allied Health Professions, and Interim Dean, College of Business

Dr. Mary Susan Fishbaugh, Dean, College of Education

Ms. Gillette Vaira, Director, MSU Billings Alumni Relations

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NEW UNIVERSITY LECTURER EMERITUSMr. William Gregory Allard

Mr. William Gregory AllardUniversity Lecturer Emeritus of Educational Theory and Practice

Upon the occasion of the retirement of Mr. Gregory Allard from Montana State University

Billings, the Board of Regents wishes to express its appreciation for his service to the University, Montana University System, and the people of the State of Montana.

Mr. Allard’s educational background includes a B.S. in Art Education, as well as a B.S. in

Special Education and a M.S. in Special Education from Eastern Montana College. While in the Master’s program, Mr. Allard was recognized as a strong candidate and received a graduate assistantship to teach and work with faculty. His success led to his employment at Eastern Montana College as a special educator and university lecturer.

Mr. Allard’s exemplary teaching builds upon a goal of “improvement of education and inclusion of all learners.” He has tirelessly worked toward this goal through the teaching of courses that are core to the professional preparation and development of teacher candidates in all areas of elementary, secondary, reading, and special education. He not only built the philosophical and ethical base that every educator must have to be successful, but also the knowledge of the ever-changing legal implications in their professional practice regarding students with special needs.

In Mr. Allard’s continual efforts to improve the education of not only teacher candidates, but also their own students when they become teachers, he became one of the first faculty members at MSU Billings to teach and advocate for the inclusion of students with special needs. The consummate

advocate for special education, Mr. Allard recruited many teacher candidates into the special education double major as he shared his enthusiasm and experiences of teaching students with special needs.

Mr. Allard has advised hundreds of undergraduate students during his position in the College of Education. He has continually set a high standard in advising, seeing himself as a mentor who nurtures long-term relationships. His varied background continues to provide for his students a foundation of experiential understanding of education and special education.

Mr. Allard has provided dedicated and wide-ranging service to the College of Education by serving on the Diversity and Dispositions Committee, the Teacher Education Appeals Committee, COE Scholarship Committee, Commencement Committee, and numerous search committees. He has also served with Eagle Mount and the Billings Education Academy, and at the national level, the Council for Exceptional Children.

Beyond the campus Mr. Allard is well recognized as a leader and colleague in the area of special education. While at EMC and MSU Billings, a few highlights of his awards follow: Ronald P. Sexton Award for Professional Commitment (Spring 2015); Award of Excellence (Spring 2015); Outstanding Faculty Award (Spring 2006); Nominated to the Making a Difference Award (Fall 2005); Leadership Recognition Award – Outstanding Advisor Award (Spring 2005); Nominated for Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching (Spring 1988); and Assistantship: Special Education (1985- 1986).

For these and numerous other contributions, the Board of Regents of Higher Education is pleased to confer upon William Gregory Allard the rank of University Lecturer Emeritus of Educational Theory and Practice at Montana State University Billings.

NEW PROFESSOR EMERITUSDr. Terry Blackwell

Dr. Terry Blackwell Professor Emeritus of Rehabilitation and Human Services

Upon the occasion of the retirement of Dr. Terry Blackwell from Montana State University


Dr. Blackwell earned his Bachelor of Science in History/Political Science at the University

of Great Falls and his Master of Science degree(s) in Career Guidance, Montana State University Northern, Havre, Montana; and Rehabilitation Counseling, Montana State University Billings. In 1980 he completed his Ed.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado.

After the completion of his doctorate, Dr. Blackwell spent several years in private practice. In 2006, Dr. Blackwell was hired as Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services, College of Allied Health Professions, at Montana State University Billings. During his

tenure at Montana State University Billings, Dr. Blackwell established and supervised the mental health clinic for the M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health that is physically located in the College of Education. Dr. Blackwell created the curriculum, student and field handbooks, and forms for the clinic. The clinic has been in operation for 11 years and has served numerous clients in the community.

Dr. Blackwell served as Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services from 2012 to 2017 and was Chair of the Rehabilitation and Human Services Advisory Board from 2012 to 2017. He served on the College Retention Committee, Montana State University Billings (2011–2017). Dr. Blackwell also was Chair of the Department’s Faculty Search Committee during 2010–2016. He chaired the Department Rank and Tenure Committee from 2010–2017. He was a member of the University Rank and Tenure Committee from 2010–2017. He was also the Program Coordinator for the Council on Rehabilitation Education from 2008–2017.

Dr. Blackwell has been an outstanding educator

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and faculty advisor while at Montana State University Billings. He has taught most of the courses in the program, specializing in the field of ethics. He received the Faculty Recognition of Excellence in 2010 and was the co-recipient of the National Rehabilitation Researcher of the Year Award in 2009. He is a nationally board-certified rehabilitation counselor and a licensed clinical professional counselor in Montana.

Dr. Blackwell has pursued scholarly publications in books, chapter, and monographs. He co-authored Rehabilitation Counseling: Basic and Beyond (2012), Handbook of Measurement and Evaluation in Rehabilitation (2008), Rehabilitation Services: An Introduction of Human Service Professional (2008), and The Vocational Expert: Revised and Updated

(2013). He has also co-authored numerous articles including Test review: Self-Directed Search - 5th Edition. Test review: Patient Health Questionnaire – 9 (PHQ-9), Test review: The Earning Capacity Assessment Form – 2nd Edition, and Test review: Strong Interest Inventory. These were all published in Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Additionally, he was a member of the Editorial Consultants Board, Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling from 2009–2014. He was also Associate Editor, Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin from 2000–2017.

For these and numerous other contributions, the Board of Regents of Higher Education is pleased to confer upon Dr. Terry Blackwell the rank of Professor Emeritus of Rehabilitation and Human Services at Montana State University Billings.

NEW PROFESSOR EMERITUSDr. Stephen Coffman

Dr. Stephen Coffman Professor Emeritus of Communication and Theater

Upon the occasion of the retirement of Dr. Stephen Coffman from Montana State

University Billings, the Board of Regents wishes to express its appreciation for his service to the University, Montana University System, and the people of the State of Montana.

Dr. Coffman has demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to both the

university and the community throughout his 41 years of service at MSU Billings. His exceptional leadership was formally recognized for his role as Faculty Association President and Chief Labor Negotiator. He served on the Academic Senate for many years, as well as Chair of the Communication and Theatre Department on four separate occasions. In 1998, he was one of the original faculty members to spearhead the online teaching program and continued for 20 years. Dr. Coffman has conducted an ongoing project to fund and bring recognized communication scholars to campus. Some of these scholars include: Dr. Linda Putnam (Texas A&M; 2 visits, one as a scholar the other as a labor negotiation facilitator), Dr. John Stewart (University of Washington), Dr. Dwight Conquergood (Northwestern University), Dr. Mara Adelman (Seattle University), Dr. Larry Frey (University of Colorado), Dr. Gregory Olson (Marquette University; visiting expert on Mike Mansfield), Dr. William Wilmot (University of Montana), and others.

In 1996, Dr. Coffman authored the successful MSU Billings Communication and Theatre application for the “Program of Distinction” Award presented by the National Communication Association to one College/University program each year. As KEMC station manager in 1978, he directed a student-run, 10-watt station broadcasting from the sixth floor of the Liberal Arts Building. That winter he was the primary author of a

successful Title II grant for $103,933 to build a 25,000-watt NPR affiliate station. He facilitated the Yellowstone Art Center’s Board during their decision-making process that resulted in a capital campaign to build the current Yellowstone Art Museum. He assisted the Amend Park Board in their decision to construct Amend Park.

Dr. Coffman’s commitment to the university is both national and statewide in nature. He was elected Chair of the Senior College and University Division of the National Communication Association and served on the Organization’s legislative assembly. He represented MSU Billings at Montana Legislative committee meetings concerning funding for the University System.

In teaching, through his proficiency as a scholar in Organizational Communication, Dr. Coffman has provided an arena in which students have learned to expand their horizons, think critically, write well, graduate, and move on to successful lives and careers. He currently has nine former students working as faculty members and deans at prestigious institutions across the country such as the University Washington, University of Oregon, University of Colorado, and St. Louis University.

In scholarship, Dr. Coffman has published over 20 refereed journal articles and presented over 75 juried papers at National/regional Communication Conferences. In addition, he has authored five training manuals for organizational employees by St. Vincent Healthcare and the University of Lethbridge on various communication topics. He has been awarded the faculty excellence recognition three times, and earned a merit raise after every review since they were initiated.

For these and other contributions, the Board of Regents of Higher Education is pleased to confer upon Dr. Stephen Coffman the rank of Professor Emeritus of Communication and Theatre at Montana State University Billings and wishes him well for many years in the future.

NEW PROFESSOR EMERITUSDr. William Kamowski

Dr. William Kamowski Professor Emeritus of English

Upon the occasion of the retirement of Dr. William Kamowski from the faculty of Montana

State University Billings, the faculty extends its appreciation to Dr. Kamowski for his 32 years of dedicated and valued service to the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages,

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to the University, and to the State of Montana by recommending that the rank of Professor Emeritus be conferred upon him by the Board of Regents of the Montana University System.

Dr. Kamowski’s post-tenure application was reviewed last month by the DRTC. Their

unanimous conclusion regarding Dr. Kamowski’s meritorious achievements echo the positive evaluations he consistently received since the beginning of his career in this department in 1985. Dr. Kamowski earned the Winston and Helen Cox Fellowship for outstanding junior faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1990, and the qualities in his performance that were acknowledged early in his career blossomed over the next twenty-five years and more. Among his other recognitions, he earned the ASMSUB Outstanding Faculty Award in 1996 and 2000.

Consider this: in an unusual move for a veteran professor, “virtually all the literature” he assigned in his 400-level Major Authors course in Fall ’16 he “had never taught” before, as his post-tenure narrative notes. This highlights his willingness to spend a significant amount of preparation time in order to work with literature both unfamiliar and appealing to our advanced majors. The student evaluation numbers and the student comments from this class demonstrate that his efforts proved successful. These remarkably favorable student evaluation numbers have been consistent over his teaching career at MSUB.

His student evaluation numbers from classes at all levels testify to his effectiveness as a teacher, with the scores in many categories approaching or even achieving perfection. Across the range of his courses and for over three decades, from classes on mythology to business communication, from British Literature to Senior Thesis / Capstone, Dr. Kamowski has demonstrated excellence in teaching with admirable consistency. In his career at MSUB, Dr. Kamowski has taught over 25 different literature and writing courses that required over 25 distinct preparations.

Dr. Kamowski’s rigorous scholarly work led to seven journal publications or book chapters on Geoffrey Chaucer, the British author of the Canterbury Tales. During his years at MSUB he presented conference papers on a regular basis at various venues, most notably 17 times at the prestigious International Congress on Medieval Studies. He also chaired panels at the same conference five times: this indicates his scholarly peers hold him in high esteem.

His numerous book reviews in the Billings Gazette — a Chaucer scholar writing about cowboys! — in support of the High Plains Book Festival are meaningful writing contributions that straddle the category of service as well.

Within the past six years Dr. Kamowski has begun to transition from rigorous scholarly work to creative writing. The latter includes his essay on Elkhorn, Montana, blending personal experience with research and historical speculation, published in a journal on the contemporary west. (This essay, “Back to the Dream,” could be required reading in the Senior Thesis class as a long-form model of the students’ personal experience-based assignments.) His other recent writings include mystery fiction and science fiction stories, some already published, others under submission. As one colleague noted, these writings suggest “a very active mind [and] a creative spirit.” All his colleagues in the department look forward to the continued success of these efforts in Dr. Kamowski’s post-teaching writing career.

Since 1994 Dr. Kamowski has served as faculty advisor to the Student Senate, a task that requires regular late afternoon meetings on Mondays, communication with Senate members during the week, and attendance at retreats. It will be a major challenge for ASMSUB to fill this vacancy and to encourage a new advisor to get up to speed. In his role, one of Dr. Kamowski’s specific achievements was to help revive the Retort and support the efforts to make it a strong publication, which is a “great favor to the campus,” as one of his colleagues acknowledged.

Early in his career at MSUB, Dr. Kamowski established himself as a local expert in business communications with various workshops he conducted in our community. He directed four study- abroad trips for our students to Ireland, Wales, and England (in 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2007). Coordinating these trips required his preparations begin over six months in advance of each experience. The fact that he met the enrollment goals all four years indicates the positive word-of- mouth promotion provided by the students who participated.

Dr. Kamowski has been remarkably reliable when asked to carry out various tasks in our department, including chairing and participating on numerous search committees, scholarship committees, and most recently chairing the DRTC, leading the committee through eleven different reviews.

It is therefore the consensus of his colleagues in the Department of English, Philosophy, & Modern Languages that his numerous contributions as summarized above, as well as his substantial collegial role in the success of our department that has positively affected all of us, making Dr. William Kamowski eminently worthy of the designation of Professor Emeritus of English at Montana State University Billings.

NEW PROFESSOR EMERITUSDr. Kenneth Miller

Dr. Kenneth Miller Professor Emeritus of Educational Theory and Practice

Upon the occasion of the retirement of Dr. Kenneth Miller from Montana State University


Dr. Kenneth W. Miller earned a B.S. degree in Biology and BSED in Biology in 1975 from

South Dakota, Brookings; a M.S. in Natural Science in 1987 from the University of Wyoming; and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in science education from the University of Wyoming, 1993.

Dr. Miller taught secondary science in Campbell County School district in Wyoming prior to his

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appointment as assistant professor at Eastern Montana College in 1992, now Montana State University Billings. In 1999 he was appointed as an associate Professor, and in 2006, full professor. Dr. Miller taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including Methods of Teaching Science, Curriculum, Critical Issues in Education, Family Science, Physical Science for Elementary Teachers, and Research in Education courses. He served as Department Chair of Educational Theory and Practice from 2000 to 2005 and again from 2009 to 2017, a role in which he excelled. Dr. Miller has advised hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students in his career. He has continually set a high standard in advising, seeing himself as a mentor who helps the students become autonomous in this process. He is knowledgeable and compassionate with students who need expert advice and mentoring.

Dr. Miller has been a leader in inquiry-based learning in science, and implements said methods in his courses. He has worked at the national, state, and local levels to implement the National Science Education standards and developed courses on the mentoring of new teachers in Math, Science, and telecommunications, with a focus on minority students. Dr. Miller’s expertise and knowledge of National Science Education standards is highly valued.

As a consequence of Dr. Miller’s continual efforts to improve the education of pre-service teachers, he was one of the first faculty members at MSU Billings to teach in an online format. He converted multiple face-to-face courses to the online delivery medium,

and acted as a mentor for faculty moving to online formats. With the expertise that he developed as an early adopter, he became not only an example of what was possible in online instruction, but he became a vital resource for colleagues in the College of Education and throughout the MSU Billings campus. He has served MSU Billings in several capacities, including many committees as both a member and chair.

Dr. Miller has earned many honors over the past twenty-six years, most recent highlights include: 2017 Excellence in Education Award, 2015 Pippenger Award for Excellence in Innovation of Undergraduate Education and 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award-College of Education, University of Wyoming 100th Year. Beyond the campus, Dr. Miller has made significant contributions to the profession as a member of over 20 professional organizations. He is well known throughout the community, state, region, and country for his scholarship and service to the profession.

As either the lead or a secondary author, Dr. Miller has published 25 scholarly papers and presented at 64 professional conferences locally, regionally, and nationally. He has been awarded 16 grants, totaling upwards of $4.3 million. His scholarship activities have focused on technology, math and science integration, and inquiry-based teaching methods.

For these and other contributions, the Board of Regents of Higher Education is pleased to confer upon Dr. Kenneth Miller the rank of Professor Emeritus of Educational Theory and Practice at Montana State University Billings.

NEW PROFESSOR EMERITUSDr. Daniel Yazak

Dr. Daniel Yazak Professor Emeritus of Educational Theory and Practice

Upon the occasion of the retirement of Dr. Daniel Yazak from Montana State University


Dr. Daniel L. Yazak earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1969 from Baylor University; a

M.U.P. in Regional Planning in 1976 from Texas A & M University; and a D.E.D. in Health Care Planning, Management, and Administration from Texas A & M University, 1980. Prior to his full-time employment at Eastern Montana College, Dr. Yazak taught as a part- time instructor in the Human Services program. He taught Management, Supervision, and Organization in Human Services disciplines. In September 1990, he was appointed Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Human Services at Montana State University Billings. In 1994, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification recognized his completion of education, practice, and national examinations and recognized him as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Subsequently, he joined the Graduate faculty at Montana State University Billings. In 1999, he earned tenure and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2000. During the academic year 2004-2005 he received an Outstanding Faculty Award for excellence in teaching by the Students of Montana State University Billings. He was promoted again to

full professor in 2005 and has served the institution and college well at that rank.

In his courses, Dr. Yazak not only built the philosophical and ethical base that every counselor must have to be successful, but also the knowledge of the ever-changing legal implications in their professional counseling practice. In his continual efforts to improve the education of his students, he became one of the first faculty members at MSU Billings to teach in an online format. With the expertise that he developed as an early adopter, he became not only an example of what was possible in online instruction, but also a vital resource for colleagues in the College of Education and throughout the MSU Billings campus. Dr. Yazak was instrumental in the re-design of the School Counseling program. His expertise and knowledge of School Counseling standards and clinical state standards is valued.

Dr. Yazak has advised hundreds of graduate students during his career. He has continually set a high standard in advising, seeing himself as a mentor who helps students become autonomous in this process.

As either the lead or a secondary author, Dr. Yazak has published 53 scholarly papers and presented at professional conferences locally, regionally, and nationally, 12 of those with papers presented. His scholarship activities have focused on rehabilitation counseling and school counseling.

Dr. Yazak has served on Academic Senate, Academic Standards Petition Committee, CAEP Standard 1 Committee, Department Rank and

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Tenure Committee, Environmental Studies Rank and Tenure Committee, Faculty Association Treasurer, Outstanding Alumni Award Selection Committee, Sabbatical Review Committee, Salish Kootenai College Advisory Committee, SCOU Program Leader, Harry S. Truman Foundation Faculty Review Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee member and chair, and Wilson, Waterman, McRae, and Copple Scholarship Selection Committee.

Dr. Yazak has made significant contributions to the profession as a principal investigator for several

grants, with titles that reflect the empathy and compassion for those needing help in our society: Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow, Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Efficacy of a Camp Experience, and Barriers to Native American Indian Education.

For these and other contributions, the Board of Regents of Higher Education is pleased to confer upon Dr. Dan Yazak the rank of Professor Emeritus of Educational Theory and Practice at Montana State University Billings and wishes him well for many years in the future.

2018 FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSDr. Jennifer LynnAssociate Professor, Department of HistoryCollege of Arts and SciencesMCIE Award for Support of Students with Disabilities

Christopher A. Craig, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, ManagementCollege of BusinessMCIE Award for Support of Students with Disabilities

Dr. Susan J. GilbertzProfessor, Geography and Advisor to Environmental StudiesCollege of Arts and SciencesPromoting International Student Success Award

Dr. Jennifer LynnAssociate Professor, Department of HistoryCollege of Arts and SciencesDr. Tasneem Khaleel Award for Mentoring Young Female Professionals

Dr. Heather Thompson-BahmBusiness and Human Resource InstructorCity CollegeCity College Leadership Award

Michele T. McMullen, M.S., M.A., R.D., L.N.University Lecturer, Biological and Physical SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesExcellence Award for Non-Tenured Faculty

Dr. Rachael WallerAssociate Professor, Literacy EducationCollege of EducationFaculty Excellence Award

Dr. Melissa BoehmAssistant Professor, Communication and TheatreCollege of Arts and SciencesWinston & Helen Cox Fellowship Award

2018 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDSBrenda DockeryClass of 2001Adjunct Marketing Instructor, MSU BillingsRonald P. Sexton Award for Professional Commitment

Dr. Craig PiersonClass of 2001Chemistry Instructor, Billings Central Catholic High SchoolAlumni Merit Medallion

Merry Lee OlsonClass of 1970CEO, YWCA BillingsDistinguished Alumna

TerraBeth JochemsClass of 1984Certified Barton Tutor, 3H TutoringRecognition for Exceptional Achievement

Rita WellsClass of 1987Orchestra Specialist, School District 2Distinguished Alumna

Shane FairbanksClass of 2007Social Studies Instructor, Billings Central Catholic High SchoolRecognition for Exceptional Achievement

Nathan HaneyClass of 1996Attorney, Karell Dyre Haney PLLPRecognition for Exceptional Achievement

Steve ArveschougExecutive Director, Big Sky Economic DevelopmentFriend of MSU Billings

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OUR THANKS TO

ALMA MATERWhere the Yellowstone meets the Rimrocks

Under heaven’s arching blue,Raise our song to MSUB,

Alma Mater, here’s to you.When our youth’s bright sun is shining,

When life’s clouds are small and few,Montana State University in Billings,

Alma Mater, here’s to you.

As the years roll swiftly onward,and our lives are filled with care,

We will honor MSUB,And the happy hours spent there.

Where the Yellowstone meets the Rimrocks,When night’s stars come shining through,

Montana State University in Billings,Alma Mater, here’s to you.

Thorsten N. Berggren, 1953-1954Revision of words: William E. Murphy and Wallace F. Rubick, 1998

REGENTS OF THE MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Governor Steve Bullock (ex officio)Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie

Arntzen (ex officio)Commissioner of Higher Education

Clayton Christian (ex officio)Fran Albrecht

Chase GreenfieldCasey Lozar

Robert NystuenMartha Sheehy

Paul Tuss

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERSCathy Copeland

Crystal Oring

MUSICMSU Billings Symphonic Band, Dr. Mark Fenderson, ConductorMSU Billings University Chorus,

Doug Nagel, Conductor

COMMENCEMENT USHERSMembers of the Student Body

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