Faculty and Staff
Judy Burgard
Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences
(605) 626-2601
Tech Center 358
jmburgard@northern.edu
Dr. Ken Blanchard
professor of political Science
(605) 626-7796
Tech Center 357
blanchak@northern.edu
Dr. Brenda donelan
associate professor of sociology
B.S., M.s., Ph.D., South Dakota State University
(605) 626-2355
tech Center 349
Donelanb@northern.edu
Dr. Donelan teaches a variety of courses in Sociology and Criminal Justice. Her main areas of schloarly interest include hate crimes, victimization of women and children, and policing issues on American Indian reservations. She is also the Coordinator of the Sociology Internship Program.
Select Publications/Presentations:
Donelan, Brenda. 2010. Forthcoming. “Extremist Groups of the Midwest: Revisited,” Great Plains Sociologist.
Donelan, Brenda. 2009. “Child Victimization on South Dakota Indian Reservations: An Overview of Jurisdictional Policy.” Forum on Public Policy Online, Spring 2009 edition (September 2009).
Donelan, Brenda. 2004. “Extremist Groups of the Midwest: A Content Analysis of Internet Websites,” Great Plains Sociologist 16(1): 1-27.
Donelan, Brenda. 1999. “The Unique Circumstances of Native American Juveniles Under Federal Supervision,” Federal Probation 63(2): 68-71.
Dr. Jon Schaff
Chair/Professor of Political Science
B.A. St. John's University
M.A. University-Chicago
Ph.D Loyola University-Chicago
(605) 626-2356
Tech Center 356
schaff@northern.edu
Prof. Schaff teaches courses on the American political institution, American Political Thought, and Politics and Religion. His main areas of scholarly interest include the political thought and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, the idea of progress in the American mind, and other issues in the field of American Political Development.
Select Publications/Presentations:
Jon D. Schaff “Alexis de Tocqueville, Willa Cather’s My Antonia and the Tragedy of American Progress” in Alexis de Tocqueville and the Art of Democratic Statesmanship, Brian Danoff and Joe Herbert eds. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books (Forthcoming).
Jon D. Schaff “Woodrow Wilson and the Politics of Self-Interest.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Political Science Association (2010).
Jon D. Schaff “Lincoln Symposium Introduction” and “Technology, Slavery, and Labor: Lincoln’s Lectures on Discoveries and Inventions.” Perspectives on Political Science. Volume 30, No. 1. (2010).
Dr. James Seeber
Associate Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of Gerontology Program
B.A. Simpson College
M.A.,Ph.D Kansas State University
(605) 626-2356
Tech Center 355
SeeberJ@northern.edu
Dr. Seeber teaches courses in sociology, social work and gerontology. In addition, he directs the Gerontology Studies program at NSU. His primary interests include gerontology education fro non-traditional students and healthcare and community service delivery in rural America. He, with other NSU gerontology faculty, is writing an introductory textbook for gerontology students.
Select Publications:
Seeber, James J. (2003). “Volunteer Ministries with Older Adults” in Aging, Spirituality and Religion, A Handbook, v.2, Melvin A. Kimble and Susan H. McFadden, eds. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.
Seeber, James J. (2001b). “Pathogenic-Salugenic Faith and Integrative Wellness”, Journal of Religious Gerontology, V. 13, #2, Binghamton. NY: Haworth Press, 2001.
Seeber, James J. (2000a). “Meaning in Long Term Care Settings: Viktor Frankl’s contribution to Gerontology,” in Viktor Frankl’s Contribution to Spirituality and Aging, Mel Kimble ed., New York City: Haworth Press, 2000.; printed also in Journal of Religious Gerontology, v. 11 #3/4 Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press, 2000.
Dr. Teresa Stallings
Associate professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., Clemson Univerity
Ph.D., Texas A & M
(605) 626-7801
tech Center 352
stallint@northern.edu
Ann Vidoloff
Assitant Professor of criminal Justice And Sociology
(605) 626-7793
tech Center 350
ann.vidoloff@northern.edu
Dr. Mary Warner
Associate professor of sociology
B.A. Southwest State University
M.A. Central Michigan
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University
(605) 626-7797
Tech Center 354
warnerm@northern.edu