The Wendt Mentors are five University faculty members who serve as leaders for the Wendt Character Scholars.
Mentors attend weekly meetings and all required Wendt Character Scholar events. Each mentor leads a group of 10 scholars, facilitating discussion and leading group activities to enhance the scholars' experience, understanding, and growth.
Mentors
Ben BartelsAssistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Phone: 563.589.3562 Fax: 563.589.3576 Email: [email protected] Department: Sociology and Criminal Justice Office: 317 Severance Hall
Credentials
JD, Loyola University; MAE, University of Iowa.
Katie BoyerAssistant Professor of Education
Phone: 563.589.3853 Email: [email protected] Department: Education Office: 306 Smith Hall
Molly HeinAssistant Professor of Business
Phone: 563.589.3709 Email: [email protected] Department: Business and Accounting Office: 121 Charles & Romona Myers Center
Credentials
Ed.D, University of Phoenix MS, Western Illinois University BA, Loras College
Adam KleinschmitAssociate Professor of Biology
Phone: 563.589.3142 Fax: 563.589.3688 Email: [email protected] Department: Natural and Applied Sciences Office: 204A University Science Center
Credentials
PhD, University of Minnesota; BS, University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ken Turner, Jr.Associate Professor of Science Education
Phone: 563.589.3799 Fax: 563.589.3688 Email: [email protected] Department: Natural and Applied Sciences Office: 104C University Science Center
Credentials
EDD, National Louis University; MAT, DePauw University; BA, Valparaiso University.