Contact
To contact our office, call 651.638.6800, email cas-academic-affairs@bethel.edu, or stop by our suite in Arden Village West, Townhouse I200.
We are available to serve you Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed for chapel (10:15-11 a.m., MWF).
Deans
Deborah Sullivan-Trainor, Ph.D.
Vice President and Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Sullivan-Trainor oversees the General Education program, the Catalog, summer school, College-in-the-Schools, PSEO, IDEA (course) Evaluations, and directs the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship and the Office of Sponsored Research.
Started at Bethel: 1999
- Texas Tech University - B.A., 1977
- Texas Tech University - M.A., 1984
- University of California - Ph.D., 1994
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Adaptability
- Arranger
- Maximizer
- Deliberative
- Ideation
Julie Finnern, Ed.D.
Dean of Professional Programs, beginning August 7, 2017
Finnern will oversee the professional programs division.
Started at Bethel: 2017
- Wheaton College - B.A.
- University of Minnesota - M.A.
- University of South Dakota - Ed.D.
Barrett Fisher, Ph.D.
Dean of Arts and Humanities
Fisher oversees the arts and humanities division, reappointment, and serves as a member of the University Classroom Oversight Committee (UCOC).
Started at Bethel: 1988
- Bowdoin College - A.B., 1980
- Cornell University - M.A., 1984
- Cornell University - Ph.D., 1987
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Communication
- Connectedness
- Learner
- Relator
- Responsibility
Joel Frederickson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation
Frederickson leads Bethel's assessment strategies of current students and alumni, and manages the institution's accreditation processes. He is also the chair of the Psychology department and Professor of Psychology.
Started at Bethel: 1996
- Bethel College - B.A., 1989
- University of Minnesota - M.A., 1992
- University of Minnesota - Ph.D., 1997
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Learner
- Input
- Intellection
- Achiever
- Deliberative
Carole Young, Ph.D.
Dean of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Young oversees the division of natural and behavioral sciences. She is the most recent member of the Academic Affairs team, taking this position August 2016. She had previously taught as Professor of Psychology for the College of Arts & Sciences.
Started at Bethel: 1990
- Spring Arbor College - B.A. in Psychology, 1978
- Arizona State University - M.A., 1983
- Arizona State University - Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, 1985
Staff
Tiffany Cornwell
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Tiffany supports Dean of Arts and Sciences Barrett Fisher with the division, along with reappointment, and the University Classroom Oversight Committee. She also supports VP Dean Deb Sullvan-Trainor with general education, the catalog, summer school, College In The Schools, PSEO, and IDEA evaluations.
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Strategic
- Communication
- Activator
- Woo
- Positivity
Alyssa Hessler
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Alyssa supports Dean of Natural and Behavior Sciences Carole Young and Dean of Professional Programs and Faculty Development Pamela Erwin. She also works with sabbatical, travel funds, Edgren Scholars, and Faculty Excellence Awards.
Suzi Nelson
Administrative Assistant, Arts and Humanities Division
x6577 | AC245 | s-nelson@bethel.edu
Suzi is the direct support to the departments within the Arts and Humanities division. She also teaches a section of Introduction to the Liberal Arts in the College of Arts & Sciences.
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Positivity
- Empathy
- Context
- Connectedness
- Learner
Lauren Pareigat
Communications Specialist
x6417 | Townhouse I201 | parlau@bethel.edu
Lauren serves as the liaison between the College of Arts & Sciences and other campus offices like Admissions, University Advancement, and Marketing Communications.
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Connectedness
- Developer
- Responsibility
- Intellection
- Relator
Laura Robertson
Lead Academic Affairs Coordinator
Laura is the support to VP Dean Deb Sullivan-Trainor and also manages full-time contracts and loads.
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Relator
- Responsibility
- Achiever
- Belief
- Strategic
Rebekah Warren
Academic Advising Specialist
Rebekah is our staff specialist for the Advising Center. She is a resource for all College of Arts & Sciences students needing academic advising and planning assistance. In addition, Bekah works with the Advising committee to establish smooth advising procedures.
StrengthsFinder Themes:
- Learner
- Connectedness
- Intellection
- Strategic
- Input
