New Southwestern College faculty and staff were introduced at the annual Welcome Back Dinner held Monday, Aug. 13. 

New faculty include:

• J.K. Campbell, associate professor of education and chair for the Division of Education.  He earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Wichita State University; a master of education from Wichita State University; a master of environmental science from Friends University; and a doctor of education degree in educational leadership from Wichita State University.

• Susan Dutcher, visiting assistant professor of psychology.  Dutcher is a licensed psychologist and a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist.  She has a master’s degree from Friends University and a doctorate degree from George Fox University.

• David Youland, assistant professor of business.  He earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration and a master of business administration in marketing from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

• Jennifer Hemphill, associate professor of theatre. Hemphill earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in acting from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and a master of fine arts degree in acting from Kent State University.

• Aaron Knodle, assistant professor of music. Knodle earned a bachelor of music in organ performance and a bachelor of arts in music education from Luther College, as well as a master’s degree in choral conducting from Boston University. He will complete his doctorate in choral conducting from the University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music in December.

• Nick Bartkoski, assistant professor of business. He earned his bachelor of science degree in journalism and bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Kansas, a master of business administration from the University of Kansas, and a doctor of philosophy in business administration with an emphasis on strategy from the University of Oklahoma. 

• Micah Fry, instructor of communication. She received her associate of arts in mass communication from Cowley College, a bachelor of arts in communication and master of arts in communication from Wichita State University.

New staff members at Southwestern include:

• Sarah Kate Reilly, faculty assistant for performing arts

• Cedric Sunray, transfer admission representative

• Trevor Jossart, sports information director

• Mike McCoy, acting athletic director

• Terri Anderson, assistant track and field coach

• DeMarcus Spurlock, graduate assistant football coach.

• Brandon Steed, graduate assistant football coach

• LonDarius Thomas, graduate assistant football coach

• Jacob Gibbs, graduate assistant baseball coach

• Ezequiel Suarez, graduate assistant tennis coach

• Dylan Kester, graduate assistant baseball coach

• Landon Fox, graduate assistant golf coach

• Sashane Watson, graduate assistant volleyball coach

• Brandon Branch, graduate assistant men’s basketball coach

• Jacee Kramer, graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach

• Jose Chavarria, graduate assistant athletic trainer.

• Dylan Madigan, graduate assistant athletic trainer. 

• Ashley Ortega, Fort Riley site coordinator

• Kayleigh Richardson, assistant director of residence life

• Shannon Vargas, vice president for finance and chief financial officer

• Jennifer Caughron, director of marketing, Professional Studies