School of Professional Studies

Student Kneeling In Campus Garden

A FIRM FOUNDATION

A DIVERSE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE.

The School of Professional Studies offers areas of study in applied food and agriculture, multimedia communication, and aviation.

Courses range from food safety, agribusiness, agronomy, corporate communications, journalism, aviation management, and professional flight.

Departments include the Regina Roth Applied Agriculture and Food Studies, Multimedia Communication, and Aviation

Aviation Student With Instructor

School of Professional Studies Programs

MEET THE FACULTY

Thomas Paulsen Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation Applied Agriculture & Food Studies

Thomas Paulsen

Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation

Thomas’s Profile
Nicholas Schoenfelder

Nicholas Schoenfelder

Adjunct Faculty

Nicholas’s Profile
Melissa Nelson Internship/Externship Coordinator Applied Agriculture & Food Studies

Melissa Nelson

Internship/Externship Coordinator

Morningside feels like home to me. I know that sounds cliche, but it truly does. As a rural, small town kid, I love the sense of community that is felt through every aspect of work and life at Morningside University. I love getting to know my students and helping them on their path to a career that they will love and succeed in.

Melissa’s Profile
Keren Brooks

Keren Brooks

Assistant Professor

Morningside is full of students, faculty, and staff who seek, not only a great educational experience, but also to build and sustain communities. It is exciting, rewarding, and encouraging to work in an environment that is dedicated to uplifting others.

Keren’s Profile
Deanne McKenna Experiential Learning Coordinator Applied Agriculture & Food Studies

Deanne McKenna

Experiential Learning Coordinator

Deanne’s Profile
Daniel Witten

Daniel Witten

Associate Professor

I love working in the close knit environment that Mside provides. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and make connections.

Daniel’s Profile
Audrey Maynard

Audrey Maynard

Administrator Coordinator

I hope students learn to be fearless with their lives, don’t settle! Time truly goes by so quickly, go out there and get what you want.

Audrey’s Profile
Annie Kinwa-Muzinga

Annie Kinwa-Muzinga

Professor & Department Head

Annie’s Profile

Aaron Diedrichs

Chief Flight Instructor

Aaron’s Profile
David Madsen

David Madsen

Associate Professor

David’s Profile
Ross Fuglsang

Ross Fuglsang

Associate Professor

Ross’s Profile

Contact Admissions

Meet our Admissions team and see how they can help you prepare for your undergraduate visit and more!

Morningside University
Admissions
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106

712-274-5511

admissions@morningside.edu

Lewis Hall

LEARN BY DOING

REGINA ROTH APPLIED AGRICULTURE AND FOOD STUDIES DEPARTMENT.

As an Agricultural and Food Studies major, you’ll learn how different agricultural production and business systems affect crop yield, farm profitability, soil health, and models of long-term sustainability.  You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities giving you hands-on experience for the real world.

Student In The Greenhouse