The faculty members in the Department of Social Sciences are highly regarded by their peers. Most of the instructors have earned a doctorate degree and each instructor has a special academic interest which contributes to his expertise in the field.

Dedicated and concerned, the instructors care deeply about the success of their students and their concern is demonstrated by informal conversations and formal consultations. Close mentoring by faculty members guarentee students have the benefit of individual appraisal and assistance.

Dr. David Meier
Chair of Department of Social Sciences, Professor of History
Stickney Hall 422
Office Phone (701) 483-2116
Dr. Meier’s web page: http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/dmeier/meier2004.htm

University of Wisconsin, M.A.; Ph.D.
Eastern Illinois University, B.A.

Dr. Richard D. Brauhn
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of History
May Hall 118
Office Phone (701) 483-2330

University of North Dakota, D.A.
University of Northern Iowa, B.A.; M.A.

Dr. Gary Cummisk
Assistant Professor of Geography
Stickney Hall 412
Office Phone (701) 483-2410
Dr. Cummisk’s web page: http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/cummiskclasses/

University of Oregon, Ph.D.
Cornell University, M.F.A.
Central Washington University, M.S.
Virginia Wesleyan College, B.A.

Dr. Steven Doherty
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Stickney Hall 419
Office Phone: (701) 483-2065

Loyola University Chicago, Ph.D.
Iowa State University, M.A.
University of Wisconsin - Superior, B.S.

Dr. Keith Fernsler
Professor of Sociology
Klinefelter Hall 320
Office Phone: (701) 483-2126

University of Montana, Ph.D.
Indiana University, B.A., M.A.

Richard Medlar
Instructor of History and Political Science
Stickney Hall 321
Office Phone (701) 483-2494

Northern Illinois University, M.S.
Wartburg College, B.A.

Fernando Quijano
Assistant Professor of Economics
Stickney Hall 414
Office Phone: (701) 483-2423
Mr. Quijano’s web page: http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/fernando/office/office.htm

University of North Dakota, M.A.
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, B.A.

Glen Roshau
Lecturer of Mathematics and Economics
Klinefelter Hall 308
Office Phone: (701) 483-2474

University of North Dakota, M.S.
Dickinson State University, B.S.

Dr. Michael Taylor
Assistant Professor of History
Stickney Hall 411
Office Phone: (701) 483-2144

University of Missouri – Kansas City, M.A., Ph.D.
Rockhurst College, B.A.

Bonnie Johnson
Adjunct Instructor of History
Stickney Hall 418
Office Phone: (701) 483-2153

Drake University, B.A., M.A.  

Rodney Dannehl
Adjunct Instructor of Social Work
Stickney Hall 416
Office Phone: (701) 483-2117

University of Wisconsin, M.S.
Washington University, M.A.
Concordia Theological Seminary, B.A.