English Chair Spotlight: David Higgins, PhD
byAccomplished editor wins 2022 SFRA Book Award [This Inver Hills News spotlight story was originally published in August 2022; republished today with a newsworthy…
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New Faculty Spotlight: Jill Grover
byPre-Social Work instructor has nearly 15 years of experience as a social worker Jill Grover, MSW, LISW, 38, started her new role as faculty…
Nursing Director Spotlight: Sara Wiggins, DNP
byNursing professional brings tremendous experience to her new role Sara Wiggins, DNP, RN, started her new position as the Nursing program director at Inver…
Staff Spotlight: Patti Chandler
byProfessional writing tutor teaches students how writing can lead to self-discovery Patti Chandler, 53, serves as a professional writing tutor at the Writing Center…
Faculty Spotlight: Martin Springborg
byDirector of teaching and learning dedicated to supporting faculty and students Martin Springborg, 49, serves as the director of teaching and learning at Dakota…
EMS Director Spotlight: Gordy Kokx
byParamedicine educator receives NAEMSE 2021 Legends That Walk Among Us Award Gordon “Gordy” Kokx, PhD, NRP, serves as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic program…
EMS Faculty Spotlight: Benjamin Feldkamp
byInver Hills EMS grad brings wisdom of on-the-job experience to his students Benjamin Feldkamp, 31, graduated from the Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) Paramedic program…
Katie Nelson Named 2022 Educator of the Year
byAnthropology instructor honored with Minnesota State Board of Trustees Award Katie Nelson, PhD, Anthropology faculty at Inver Hills Community College, was recognized by the…
Joan Carter Named 2022 Outstanding Educator
byEngineering instructor recognized by college and Minnesota State Joan Carter, EdD, PE, Engineering faculty at Inver Hills Community College, was honored by the campus…
Retiree Spotlight: Sue Flannigan
byMilitary & veteran services coordinator served campus community for more than four decades Sue Flannigan, 61, the military and veteran services coordinator at Inver…
EMS Faculty Spotlight: Clarence Fraser
byInver alumnus teaching in EMS Paramedic program Clarence Fraser, 31, a 2017 graduate of the EMS Paramedic program at Inver Hills Community College, started…
Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Spotlight: Rachel Roberson, PhD
byInver Hills and DCTC welcome new member of the executive leadership teams In January 2022, Rachel Roberson, PhD, 32, joined the president’s executive leadership…
Faculty Spotlight: Sadie Pendaz-Foster
bySociology instructor receives SOM 2021 Distinguished Sociologist Award Sadie Pendaz-Foster, PhD, sociology faculty at Inver Hills Community College, was recognized by the Sociologists of…
Faculty Spotlight: Patria Lawton, EdD
byCommunications Studies instructor earns her Doctorate of Education Patria Lawton, EdD, serves as faculty in the Communication Studies department at Inver Hills Community College….
Music Faculty Spotlight: Erica Burton
byAccomplished violist began teaching at Inver Hills fall semester 2021 Erica Burton, DMA, joined the Music department at Inver Hills Community College in fall…
Essential Worker Spotlight: Francisco Ramirez
byGeneral maintenance worker keeps campus shipshape during pandemic This Inver Hills News story was originally published March 31, 2021, and is republished today in…
Course Spotlights: The Journey of Love and Human Sexuality
byTom Reis teaching two acclaimed courses fall semester 2021 Inver Hills Community College is once again offering two exceptionally popular courses, The Journey of…
Faculty Retiree Spotlight: Vicky Knickerbocker
byHumanities instructor taught about the Holocaust and other genocides for nearly 30 years Vicky Knickerbocker, humanities and sociology faculty at Inver Hills Community College,…