UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Ubbelohde, Robert A., President B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 906 487-7201 robert.ubbelohde@finlandia.edu Ross, Larry, Vice President for Business & Finance B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7340 larry.ross@finlandia.edu Reynolds, Katherine, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Development B.S., Huron University, M.A., University of Connecticut Ph.D., Southern Illinois University 906 487-7324 kathy.reynolds@finlandia.edu Lakanen, Kathleen, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement B.S.W., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7349/201 kathleen.lakanen@finlandia.edu Bates, Carol, Dean of Faculty, Dean of Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Education B.S., University of Idaho M.A., Columbia University 906 487-7258/222 carol.bates@finlandia.edu Butler, Robert, Dean and Professor, International School of Business B.S., Michigan Technological University M.B.A., University of Chicago 906 487-7227/222 robert.butler@finlandia.edu Jylhä-Vuorio, Heikki, Dean and Professor, International School of Art & Design M.A., University of Industrial Arts, Helsinki, Finland 906 487-7379 heikki.jylha-vuorio@finlandia.edu Kemppainen, Ann, Interim Dean, Suomi College of Arts & Sciences. Associate Professor, Science B.S., Michigan Technological University Ph.D., University of Notre Dame 906 487-7254 ann.kemppainen@finlandia.edu FACULTY Ahola, Jon, Chair & Instructor, Criminal Justice A.A., Suomi College 906 487-7319 jon.ahola@finlandia.edu Anderson, Lauri, Professor, English B.A., University of Maine M.A., University of the Pacific M.A., Michigan State University 906 487-7282 lauri.anderson@finlandia.edu Bates, Carol, Dean of Faculty, Dean of Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of Idaho M.A., Columbia University 906 487-7258/222 carol.bates@finlandia.edu Belkowski, Niki, Artist in Residence 906 487-7362/225 niki.belkowski@finlandia.edu Blake, Cynthia, Assistant Instructor, Nursing, Science B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Kansas APRN-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner. 906 487-7585 cynthia.blake@finlandia.edu Blust, Sherry, Professor, Mathematics B.S., M.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7256 sherry.blust@finlandia.edu Brookhouse, Jon, Associate Professor, Art & Design (Ceramic Design) B.S., M.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7330/225 jon.brookhouse@finlandia.edu Budd, Judith, Associate Professor, Science B.S., M.S., University of Michigan Ph.D., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7243 judith.budd@finlandia.edu Butler, Robert, Dean and Professor, International School of Business B.S., Michigan Technological University M.B.A., University of Chicago 906 487-7227/222 robert.butler@finlandia.edu Carpenter, Barbara Professor, Mathematics B.S., Saginaw Valley M.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7280 barbara.carpenter@finlandia.edu Cheng, Yueh-mei, Associate Professor, Art & Design, B.A., Chinese Culture University-Taipei, Taiwan M.A., M.F.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison 906 487-7375 de Yampert, Frederika, Interim Chair, Instructor, Nursing, B.S.N., University of Texas - El Paso M.S.N., St. Joseph’s College of Maine 906 487-7357 fredi.deyamper@finlandia.edu Dolata, Carol, Associate Professor, Physical Education B.S., M.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7264 carol.dolata@finlandia.edu Fredendall, Phyllis, Instructor, Art & Design (Fiber Design), B.F.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7376/225 phyllis.fredendall@finlandia.edu Gundersen, Pete, Chaplain, Associate Professor, Religion and Philosophy B.A., B.A.Luther College, M.Div., Luther Seminary 906 487-7318 pete.gundersen@finlandia.edu Jylhä-Vuorio, Heikki, Dean and Professor, International School of Art & Design M.A., University of Industrial Arts, Helsinki, Finland 906 487-7379 heikki.jylha-vuorio@finlandia.edu Kangas, Melvin, Associate Professor, Fine Arts, B.A., M.A., University of Michigan 906 487-7250 melvin.kangas@finlandia.edu Kemppainen, Ann, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor, Science B.S., Michigan Technological University Ph.D., University of Notre Dame 906 487-7254 ann.kemppainen@finlandia.edu Koskinen, Timo, Associate Professor, English, B.S. Northern Michigan University M.A., Colorado State University 906 487-7327 timo.koskinen@finlandia.edu Larsen, Anne Marie, Assistant Professor, Business Administration B.A., St. Norbert College M.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7364 annemarie.larsen@finlandia.edu Lehman, Jodi, Assistant Professor, E.S.L., International Student Development Advisor B.A., Adrian College M.A., Eastern Michigan University, 906 487-7381 jodi.lehman@finlandia.edu Loduha, Rick, Associate Professor, Art & Design (Product Design) B.A., University of Illinois M.F.A., University of Illinois 906 487-7211 rick.loduha@finlandia.edu Maki, Cheryl Assistant Professor, Nursing, B.S.N., Northern Michigan University M.S.N., C-FNP, Northern Michigan University 906 487-7322 cheryl.maki@finlandia.edu Maki, Daniel, Associate Professor, Social Science, B.A., M.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7257 dan.maki@finlandia.edu McCabe, Stewart, Assistant Professor, Nursing, B.S., M.S.N., Northern Michigan University Post Graduate Studies, Northern Michigan University APN, Family Nurse Practitioner 906 487-7247 stewart.mccabe@finlandia.edu Mikkola, Judith, Instructor, Nursing, B.S.N., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7321 judy.mikkola@finlandia.edu Ollanketo, Marilyn, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems and Mathematics, B.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7213 marilyn.ollanketo@finlandia.edu Parker, Brenda, Associate Professor, Nursing, B.S.N., Sangamon State University M.S.N., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7323 brenda.parker@finlandia.edu Polzien, Gladys, Assistant Professor A.D.N., Michigan Technological University B.S.N., M.S.N., Northern Michigan University Ravotas, Doris, Assistant Professor, Human Services and Psychology B.A., Olivet Nazarene University M.A., Adams State College 906 487-7228 doris.ravotas@finlandia.edu Reynolds, Elizabeth, Associate Professor, Nursing B.S.N., Michigan State University M.S.N., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7306 elizabeth.reynolds@finlandia.edu Reynolds, Katherine, Associate Professor, Business Administration and Education, B.S., Huron University M.A., University of Connecticut Ph.D., Southern Illinois University 906 487-7324 kathy.reynolds@finlandia.edu Sibilsky, Sharon Associate Professor, English, B.A., Michigan Technological University M.A., Michigan State University 906 487-7328 sharon.sibilsky@finlandia.edu Sproule, Hilary, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program B.Sc.PT., University of Toronto M.S., University of Alberta 906 487-7370/308 hilary.sproule@finlandia.edu Tormala, Mary, Chair & Associate Professor, Human Services, B.A., M.A., Northern Michigan University Ph.D., Walden University 906 487-7277 mary.tormala@finlandia.edu Ubbelohde, Robert A., Professor, Religion & Philosophy, B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee C.A.S., Harvard University 906 487-7201 robert.ubbelohde@finlandia.edu Van Dam, Suzanne, Assistant Professor, English B.A., M.A., University of Illinois 906 487-7268 suzanne.vandam @finlandia.edu VanTassel, Mark, B.S., PT, Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program B.S., Pittsburg State University Physical Therapy Certificate, Kansas University Medical Center 906 487-7377 mark.vantassel@finlandia.edu Wanhala, Donald, Associate Professor, Science B.S., M.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7254 donald.wanhala@finlandia.edu Whitaker, David, Assistant Professor of Social Sciences, Dean of Students B.A., Cedarville College M.Th., Ph.D., Christian Bible College 906 487-7360 david.whitaker@finlandia.edu Williams, Cameron, P.T., Chair and Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program B.S., Northern Illinois University M.S., California College for Health Sciences. 906 487-7368 cam.williams@finlandia.edu Woodbury, Jean, Associate Professor, Business Administration, B.S., Michigan Technological University M.B.A., Central Michigan University 906 487-7312 jean.woodbury@finlandia.edu Ziegler, Laurene, Chair and Associate Professor, Elementary Education Department, B.S., North Adams State College M.Ed. Boston University Ph.D., Michigan State University 906 487-7351 laurene.ziegler@finlandia.edu ADJUNCT FACULTY Ambardar, Rehka, Adjunct Instructor, Business, M.B.A., Syracuse University 906 487-7326 rekha@chartermi.net Archer, Ruth, Adjunct Instructor, Business Administration, B.S., Michigan Technological University M.B.A., St. Mary's University 906-487-7568 ruth.archer@finlandia.edu Burns, Thomas E., Adjunct Instructor, Business Post Graduate Studies, Computer Science, William’s & Mary’s B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7517 teburnsns@netscape.net Cargile, Meri Jane, Adjunct Instructor, Voice B. Mus., M. Mus.,Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 906 487-7578 health4u@up.net Faust, Debra, Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education 906 482-1707 Fay, Karyn, Adjunct Instructor, Science B.S., Lake Superior State College M.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7254 Heinonen, Tom, Adjunct Instructor, Social Science B.S., Northern Michigan University M.S.W., Wayne State University M.P.H., University of Michigan Holmstrom, Theodore, Adjunct Instructor, Economics, B.S., Northern Michigan University M.A., Northern Illinois University 906 487-7257 Karstu, Arja, Adjunct Instructor, Finnish, M.A., Marketing Institute, Helsinki 482-9202 Kukkonen, Phillip, Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice, B.A., Northern Michigan University J.D., Detroit College of Law 906 487-7319 d97@chartermi.net Laitinen, Roger, Adjunct Instructor, Business B.S.B.A., Michigan Technological University M.S., University of Utah 906 487-7568 roger.laitinen@finlandia.edu Larson, Ben, Adjunct Instructor, Business, Executive Director of Admissions B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7311 ben.larson@finlandia.edu MacInnes, Joanne, Adjunct Instructor, Business B.S., Ferris State University 906 487-7344 joanne.macinnes@finlandia.edu Nuranen, Robert, Adjunct Instructor, Social Science B.A., Northern Michigan University M.A., California State University at Los Angeles Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles 906 487-7268 Phillips, Carla, Adjunct Instructor, Music B.A. Northern Michigan University 906 487-7250 Salani, Chris, Adjunct Instructor, Business, Athletic Director B.S., Michigan State University M.S., University of Massachusetts 906 487-7378 chris.salani@finlandia.edu Smith, Paul, Adjunct Instructor, Music 906 487-7320 Strome, Fraser, Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice B.A., Spring Arbor College, J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law 906 482-3214 fstrome@ccisd.k12.mi.us Tikkanen, Jeanne, Adjunct Instructor, Nursing B.S.N., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7356 Woodbury, Dick, Adjunct Instructor, Business B.S.B.A., Michigan Technological University M.B.A., Central Michigan University 906 482-6663 rwoodbury@up.net STAFF Alatalo, Pamela, Educational Talent Search Middle School Coordinator B.B.A., Suomi College 906 487-7317 palatalo@ccisd.k12.mi.us Andler, Dottee, Housekeeping 906 487-7244 Anderson, Tami A., Administrative Coordinator, International School of Business and International School of Art and Design B.S., Central Michigan University 906 487-7225 tami.anderson@finlandia.edu Anderson, Tim, Maintenance 906 487-7267 Beaudette, Brad, Assistant Director of Communications A.A., Degree in Visual Communications, Collins College 906 487-7289 brad.beaudette@finlandia.edu Blake, Scott, Management Information Systems Administrator 906 487-7242 scott.blake@finlandia.edu Bur, John, Educational Talent Search Director B.S., M.A.E., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7390 jbur@ccisd.k12.mi.us Burcar, Joe, Head Coach, Men's Ice Hockey 906 487-7536 joe.burcar@finlandia.edu Campioni, Kay, Accounts Payable Supervisor A.A., Suomi College 906 487-7223 kay.campioni@finlandia.edu Carpenter, Joel, Head Women’s Softball Coach B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7536 joel.carpenter@finlandia.edu Carstens, Signe, Assistant Librarian, B.A., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, M.L.S., University of Illinois - Urbana 906 487-7252 signe.carstens@finlandia.edu Cowell, Cindy, Upward Bound Program Director, B.S., M.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7259 cindy.cowell@finlandia.edu Dlubula, Philip, Information Technology System Analyst 906 487-7540 philip.dlubala@finlandia.edu Engman, Tim, Maintenance 906 487-7267 tim.engman@finlandia.edu Farrell, Matthew, Admissions Counselor, Men's Baseball Coach B.A., University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire 906 487-7212 matthew.farrell@finlandia.edu Fredrickson, Ted, Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations B.A., Eastern Michigan University 906 487-7298 ted.fredrickson@finlandia.edu Goke, Evelyn V. , Registrar, B.S., University of Wisconsin - Platteville 906 487-7272 evelyn.goke@finlandia.edu Gundersen, Pete, Chaplain & Assistant Professor, Religion 906 487-7318 pete.gundersen@finlandia.edu Gundlach, Kim Rae, Administrative Assistant, Upward Bound, A.A, Suomi College 906 487-7343 kim_upwardbound_fu@hotmail.com Hahka, Curt, Maintenance Supervisor of Plant Operations & Facilities Management A.A., Gogebic Community College 906 487-7267 curt.hahka@finlandia.edu Halgren, Anne, Administrative Assistant, PTA Department 906 487-7308 pta@ccisd.k12.mi.us Hallwachs, Bill, Assistant Director of Admissions, B.S., New School for Social Research, New York City 906 487-7234 bill.hallwachs@finlandia.edu Heinonen, Randy, Director of Annual Giving B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7205 randy.heinonen@finlandia.edu Hess, Gerald, Student Support Services Personal Counselor, B.A., Indiana University - South Bend M.S.W., Indiana University - Purdue University 906 487-7353 ghess@ccisd.k12.mi.us Hongisto, Tammy, Office Manager of Admissions, Campus Admissions Coordinator (906) 487-7274 / 7352 tammy.hongisto@finlandia.edu Huenink, Victoria, Assistant Athletic Director/SWA, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach B.S., Cardinal Stritch University 906 487-7388 victoria.huenink@finlandia.edu Janeshek, Pamella, Associate Soccer Coach (Women’s) B.S., Northern Michigan University Johnston, Marjory, Head Librarian B.Mus., Oberlin College M.A.L.S., University of Michigan M.A., Case Western Reserve University 906 487-7253 marjory.johnston@finlandia.edu Kamrad, David, Educational Talent Search Coordinator and Counselor B.S., M.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7235 david.kamrad@finlandia.edu Kangas, Craig, Admissions Counselor, B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7310 craig.kangas@finlandia.edu Karppinen, Carol, Housekeeping 906-487-7244 Karvonen, Ted, Food Service 906-487-7271 Kemppainen, Charlie, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Student Accounts 906 487-7210 charlie.kemppainen@finlandia.edu Korpela, Doreen, Administrative Assistant, President and Institutional Advancement 906 487-7201 doreen.korpela@finlandia.edu Kurtti, James, Director of Finnish American Heritage Center, Editor of The Finnish American Reporter, B.S., University of Minnesota 906 487-7302 james.kurtti@finlandia.edu Lampinen, Anthony, Educational Talent Search Middle School Tutor, B.S., Michigan State University 906 487-7292 anthony.lampinen@finlandia.edu Lantto, John, Maintenance 906 487-7267 john.lantto@finlandia.edu Lantto, Thomas, Housekeeping Supervisor 906 487-7244 Larson, Ben, Executive Director of Admissions B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7311 ben.larson@finlandia.edu Luoto, Lee, Upward Bound Assistant Director and Counselor, B.S.W., Northern Michigan University M.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi 906 487-7286 lee.lasanen@finlandia.edu LaVergne, Christina, Administrative Assistant, Nursing B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7305 christina.lavergne@finlandia.edu Lehman, Jodi, ESL Instructor B.A., Adrian College M.A., Eastern Michigan University 906 487-7381 jodi.lehman@finlandia.edu Leppanen, Hannu, Assistant Administrator, Management Information Systems A.A., Suomi College 906 487-7285 hannu.leppanen@finlandia.edu Lorenz, Cindy, Assistant to the Registrar A.A., Suomi College 906 487-7274 cindy.lorenz@finlandia.edu Lorichon, Jo, Executive Director of Communications, B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7373 jo.lorichon@finlandia.edu Loukus, Kitti, Admissions & Student Development Coordinator 906 487-7208 kitti.loukus@finlandia.edu Macinnes, Joanne, Director, Business Innovation Center B.S., Public Administration, Ferris State University 906 487-7344 joanne.macinnes@finlandia.edu Macomber, Brian, Maintenance 906 487-7267 brian.macomber@finlandia.edu Maki, David, Editorial Assistant, The Finnish American Reporter, B.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7549 david.maki@finlandia.edu Manninen, Joan, Food Service 906 487-7271 Mauno, Colleen, Director of Accounting B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7231 colleen.mauno@finlandia.edu McTaggart, Robert, Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University 906 487-7314 rob.mctaggart@finlandia.edu Melchiori, Bill, Residence Hall & Campus Life Director 906-487-7270 bill.melchiori@finlandia.edu Mensch, Heidi, Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7293 heidi.mensch@finlandia.edu Meyers, Brenda, Bookstore Manager, Purchaser 906 487-7229 brenda.meyers@finlandia.edu Munch, Anthony, Director of Food Services 906 487-7374 tony.munch@finlandia.edu Nakkula, Tammy, Food Service 906 487-7271 Nakkula, Tim, Lead Chef, Food Service 906 487-7271 Nottke, Janine, Administrative Assistant, Facilities Management 906 487-7267 janine.nottke@finlandia.edu Nordberg, Jane, Educational Talent Search Academic Coordinator 906 487-7382 jane.nordberg@finlandia.edu Nordstrom, Steve, Assistant Athletic Director, Head Coach Women’s Basketball B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7214 steve.nordstrom@finlandia.edu Olsen, Terri, Office Manager, Student Support Services A.A., Suomi College 906 487-7296 terri.olsen@finlandia.edu Oye, Paula, Administrative Coordinator, Dean of Faculty, College of Professional Studies and Human Services B.A., Macalester College 906 487-7222 paula.oye@finlandia.edu Paskvan, David, Food Service 906 487-7271 Porter, Kevin, Educational Talent Search Academic Coordinator B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7530 kevin.porter@finlandia.edu Power, Norman, Head Soccer Coach B.A., Clemson University 906 487-7326 norman.power@finlandia.edu Puska, Martha, Library Technician B.A., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7252 mpuska@ccisd.k12.mi.us Raffaelli, Christine, Administrative Assistant, Arts & Sciences, Elementary Education B.S., Northern Michigan University 906 487-7519 christine.raffaelli@finlandia.edu Rankinen, E. Olaf, Archivist – Emeritus, M.R.E., Boston University 906 487-7273 olaf.rankinen@finlandia.edu Riutta, Carol, Housekeeping 906 487-7244 Salani, Chris, Athletic Director B.S., Michigan State University M.S., University of Massachusetts 906 487-7378 chris.salani@finlandia.edu Shahnaz, Pam, Housekeeping 906 487-7244 Simpson, Debra, Telecommunications and Mailroom Supervisor A.A.S., Mott Community College A.A.S, Suomi College 906 487-7204 debra.simpson@finlandia.edu Sollars, Shannon, Career Services Manager, Student Support Services B.A., Michigan State University 906 487-7315 shannon.sollars@finlandia.edu Sullivan, Jason, Financial Aid Counselor B.B.A., Finlandia University 906 487-7261 jason.sullivan@finlandia.edu Turnquist, Sandra, Director of Financial Aid, A.A.S., Suomi College 906 487-7240 sandra.turnquist@finlandia.edu Ubbelohde, Susan, Manager, North Winds Book Store, B.S., University of Wisconsin 906 487-7217 susan.ubbelohde@finlandia.edu Wells, Donald, Student Support Services, Lead Professional Tutor B.S., Michigan Technological University 906 487-7255 donald.wells@finlandia.edu Whitaker, David, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences, Dean of Students B.A., Cedarville College M.Th., Ph.D., Christian Bible College 906 487-7360 david.Whitaker@finlandia.edu Zenner, Fred, Maintenance, Groundskeeper and Master Gardener 906 487-7267