Fred Ribich
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Since joining the psychology faculty in 1977, Dr. Ribich has been teaching psychology and general education courses; he also has served as a department chair and directed the college's Assessment Center. In 2001, he assumed responsibilities for a combined Office of Institutional Research and Assessment; the office reports directly to the College President. Dr. Ribich collaborates with department chairs and program coordinators to coordinate academic staffing and scheduling, including summer school; identifies and notifies students on academic probation and suspension; maintains the academic catalog; and provides administrative support for the development of accreditation efforts and other administrative activities.

Dr. Ribich earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio University in 1969, worked at Johns Hopkins Medical School as a research assistant, and completed his Ph.D. in experimental psychology/learning and memory at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1977.

Stephanie Tekippe
Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

Ms. Stephanie TeKippe, lecturer in computer science and coordinator of instructional technology and design, is responsible for assisting faculty with instructional technology and design.  Ms. TeKippe has a B.S. in elementary education with an emphasis in mathematics from Iowa State University, a masters degree in instructional technology from the University of Northern Iowa, and is completing a doctorate in instructional technology through the University of Phoenix.  She has been a teacher in the Johnston School District as well Westwood School in Ankeny and Fairmeadows in West Des Moines.   Ms. TeKippe has an office in Luther Hall and is available to faculty via e-mail, personal consultation, and faculty development programs.