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Adel Abadeer

Professor

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Johnathan Bascom

Adjunct Professor

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David Dornbos

Professor, Department Chair

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Joe Kuilema

Assistant Professor

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Tracy Kuperus

Professor, GDS Program Director

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Karie Riddle

Assistant Professor

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James Skillen

Associate Professor, Preserve Director

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Todd Vanden Berg

Professor

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Joel Westra

Department Chair, Associate Professor, Pre-Law Advisor

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Staff

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Margie Styf

Administrative Assistant; Model UN Coordinator

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