Faculty & Staff Directory
Julie Paulsen
Healthcare Career Pathways Navigator
Phone: (712) 324-5066 x264
Email: jpaulsen@nwicc.edu
Biography
AA, University of South Dakota
Rae Paulson
Systems Integration Specialist
Phone: 712-324-5066 ext. 262
Email: rpaulson@nwicc.edu
Biography
AAS, Northwest Iowa Community College
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Sarah Pearce
Learning Center Specialist/Tutor
Phone: 712-324-5066 ext. 211
Email: smpearce@nwicc.edu
Biography
MS, Montana State University
Alicia Pennings
Administrative Assistant – Center for Teaching & Learning
Phone: (712) 324-5066 x193
Email: apennings@nwicc.edu
Biography
AS, Minnesota West Community & Technical College
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Dr. Rhonda Pennings
Dean – Arts & Sciences/Business & Health
Phone: (712) 324-5066 x188
Email: rpennings@nwicc.edu
Biography
EdD, University of South Dakota
Rhonda Pennings is the Dean of Arts & Science/Business and Health at Northwest Iowa Community College. She has a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College with majors in art and English. She has a master’s degree in English and a doctorate degree in education from the University of South Dakota. As a member of the American Association of University Women, her interests lie in promoting education and equity for women. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Network for Women in Higher Education. She is also co-chair of the planning council for the annual Way Up Conference, a conference that promotes leadership for women in higher education.
Rhonda Pennings is the Dean of Arts & Science/Business and Health at Northwest Iowa Community College. She has a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College with majors in art and English. She has a master’s degree in English and a doctorate degree in education from the University of South Dakota. As a member of the American Association of University Women, her interests lie in promoting education and equity for women. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Network for Women in Higher Education. She is also co-chair of the planning council for the annual Way Up Conference, a conference that promotes leadership for women in higher education.
Stephanie Peterson
Administrative Assistant—Arts & Sciences/Business & Health
Phone: (712) 324-5066 x239
Email: speterson@nwicc.edu
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BA, Waldorf College
Nancy Popkes
Instructor – Nursing
Phone: (712) 324-5066 x225
Email: npopkes@nwicc.edu
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MSN, Western Governors University
Rose Postma
Coordinator – Adult Education and Literacy
Phone: (712) 324-5066 x 332
Email: rpostma@nwicc.edu
Biography
MFA, University of Missouri St. Louis