Administrative Council 2020-2021
Keith Ross,* B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
President
Andy Chambers,* B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kenneth Revenaugh,* B.S., M.B.A.
Senior Vice President for Business Affairs
Bryce Chapman,* B.A., M.A.
Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Benjamin Lion,* B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Development
Melanie Bishop,* B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Graduate Affairs
Associate Professor of Education
Amber Henry,* B.S.E., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Extended Learning
Professor of Education
Ashlee Johnson,* M.A.
Associate Vice President for University Advancement
Thomas M. Smith,* B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
Professor of Education & Health and Sport Sciences
Lydia Thebeau,* B.A., Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation
Professor of Biology
Thea Abraham, B.A., M.S.E., M.A.
Director of Records
Instructor of English
Terri Adams, B.A.
Director of Calendaring and Special Events
Heather Brase, B.M.
Director of Campus Management Systems/Data Management and Institutional Reporting Specialist
Zach Greenlee, B.S., M.A.
Director of Student Financial Services
Kim Grey, B.A., M.S.E.
Associate Dean of Students
Stephen J. Heidke, B.S.
Director of Public Safety and Transportation
Anthony Hough, B.S., M.P.M.
Director of Campus Operations
Aaron Lumpkin, B.A., M.Div.
Campus Minister
Director of Faith & Service
Janet Mayfield, B.S., M.B.A.
Assistant to the President/Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Jerry McKittrick, B.A., M.Div.
Director of Information Technology
Brittany Sansagraw, B.S., M.S.W.
Director of Graduate Admissions
Pam Savage, B.S., C.P.A.
Controller
Cynthia Sutton, B.A., M.B.A.
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
*President’s Cabinet
Administrative Officers and Staff 2020-2021
President’s Office:
Keith Ross, President
Janet Mayfield, Assistant to the President/Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Academic Affairs:
Andy Chambers, Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dorie Dickinson, Administrative Assistant to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Genise Collum, Provost Office Document Coordinator
Thea Abraham, Director of Records
Melanie Bishop, Associate Vice President for Graduate Affairs; Associate Professor of Education
Arthur Harmon, Administrative Assistant/Graduate Advisor
Heather Goodin, Coordinator of Doctoral Student Services
Brittany Sansagraw, Director of Graduate Admissions
Natalie Taylor, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Molly Munoz, Office Coordinator, Graduate Admissions
Barbara Reese, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Charlene Slates, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Grace Green, Graduate Advisor/Retention Specialist
Amber Henry, Associate Vice President for Extended Learning; Professor of Education
Jim Chellew, Site Coordinator, Arnold Regional Learning Center; Assistant Professor of Education
Taylor Bell, Office Manager and Academic Advisor, Arnold Regional Learning Center
Vonda Davis, Office Assistant, Arnold Regional Learning Center
Megan Wilson, Director for Farmington and Hillsboro Regional Learning Centers
Nicole Canania, Administrative Assistant for Farmington Regional Learning Center
Ricki Roth, Office Manager and Academic Advisor, Jefferson College/Hillsboro Regional Learning Center
Janice Chapman, Undergraduate Online Enrollment Counselor, Adult and Online Program
Sherry Kull, Director of Online Education
Cookie Banderman, Office Manager, Franklin County Regional Learning Center
A. Lynne Rinne, Academic Advisor, Franklin County Regional Learning Center
Jerry Raines, Director of Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center; Instructor of School of Education
Edie Beamer, Office Manager/Advisor for the Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center
Donna Krone, Office Assistant for the Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center
Loftin Woodiel, Dean, Lewis & Clark Regional Learning Center; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Corporate Security Leadership
Chris Corby, Office Manager for the Lewis and Clark Regional Learning Center
Julia Schroeder, Dean of the Southern Illinois Regional Learning Centers; Professor of Education and Natural Sciences
Marsha Grob, Part-Time Administrative Assistant for Rend Lake Regional Learning Center
Lydia Thebeau, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation; Professor of Biology
Karen Kannenberg, Dean of School of Business; Associate Professor of Accounting and Business Administration
Tammy Cox, Dean, School of Education; Assistant Professor of Education
Clint Limoges, Director of Counselor Education; Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Kathleen C. Wendt, Director of Teacher Certification Advising
Kendra Ray, Administrative Coordinator for Teacher Education
Angela McGowan, Teacher Certification Coordinator
Amanda Kehoe, Budget Coordinator for the School of Education
Larry Smith, Chair, Division of Fine Arts; Professor of Music; Director, MBU Honors
Sarah Dickey, Fine Arts Administrative Assistant
Jordan Cox, Director of Choral Activities; Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Music Education
Shane Williams, Director of Bands; Associate Professor of Music
P. Gregory Comfort, Chair, Division of Health and Sports Science; Professor of Health and Sports Science
Maddison Botfield, Administrative Assistant to the Division Chair of Health and Sports Science; Graduate Admissions Online Enrollment Counselor
John Han, Professor of English and Creative Writing; Chair, Humanities Division; Editor, Intégrité: A Faith and Learning Journal; Editor, Cantos
Matthew Easter, Director of Christian Studies; Professor of Bible
Mary Vedamuthu, Acting Chair, Division of Natural Sciences
Janelle Moore, Lab Manager for the Natural Sciences Division
Janet K. Puls, Chair, Division of Social and Behavioral Science; Professor of Psychology and Human Services
James Kellogg, Coordinator for Criminal Justice Program; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Nikki Johnson, Director of Master of Social Work; Associate Professor of Social Work
Judy Ellison, Director of Field Education; Instructor of Social Work
Amber Pyatt, Dean, School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
Heather Brase, Director of Campus Management Systems/Data Management and Institutional Reporting Specialist
Kim Cochran, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Alan Blize, Assistant Director of MBU Early College Partnerships
Colleen Inman, Director of MBU Early College Partnerships Student Services
Library Services:
Zana Sueme, Acting Director of Library Services
Ling Thumin, M.L.S., M.B.A., Circulation Librarian
Linda Webb, Circulation Manager
Records Office:
Thea Abraham, Director of Records; Instructor of English
Kathie Pitts, Associate Director of Records; VA Certifying Official
Kasia Allen, Transfer and Articulation Coordinator
Kathy Hammers, Transfer and Articulation Coordinator
Ashley Hill, Graduate Transcript Evaluator and Records Graduation Assistant
Melissa Cornwell, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Records
Kameron Moore, Records Assistant
Information Technology:
Jerry McKittrick, Director of Information Technology
Student Development:
Benjamin Lion, Vice President for Student Development
Krista Huse, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Development
Kimberly Grey, Associate Dean of Students
Taira Schertz, Director of Student Life
Victoria Wood, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Ethan Metzler, Residence Director & Coordinator of Student Life
Meredith Linn, Graduate Assitant Resident Director & Coordinator of Student Life
Josiah Mitchell, Resident Life Coordinator
Lara Kime, Director of Orientation, Growth & Purpose
Aaron Lumpkin, Campus Minister; Director of Faith and Service
Lauren Repp, Director of International Experiences
Bob Kilzer, Director of Study Abroad Programs
Amy Williams, Processing and Program Assistant for the Department of International Student Services
Amy Goodberlet, Associate Dean of Students, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Jeannette Musgrave, Director of Student Success, Academic Advising & Retention
Carla Jones, Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Student Success Advisor
Marie Tudor, Assistant Director of Assessment, Data, and Project Coordinator & Student Success Advisor Coordinator for World Citizen
David Bailey, Director of Counseling Services
Alonzo Medcalf, Coordinator of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Stephen Heidke, Director of Public Safety and Transportation
Joseph Edwards, Deputy Director of Public Safety/Transportation
Melinda Conners, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Safety
Athletics:
Thomas M. Smith, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics; Professor of Education & Health and Sports Science
Eddie Uschold, Associate Director of Athletics; Head Baseball Coach; Instructor of Health and Sports Science
Iris Dixon, Associate Director of Athletics; Senior Women Administrator; Instructor of Health and Sports Sciencs
Andy Joly, Associate Athletic Director over Planning and Facilities; Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Chelsea Beney, Assistant to the Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
Max Ruhl, Director of Fitness & Recreation; Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Nick Sailer, Manager of Athletic Operations
Andrea Robb, Director of Spirit Programs & Community Engagement
Adam Samson, Associate Athletic Director over Athletic Communications
Sam Dean, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
Kevin Schaefer, Assistant Director of Sports Information
Meredith Dill, Head Athletic Trainer
Drake Ott, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Drew Potter, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Austin Wagner, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jacob Alvernia, Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Jason Burianek, Head Football Coach
Jeffrey Hamm, Head Coach of eSports
Brennan Cape, Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach
Preston Ingram, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Samuel Pearson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Justin Hoagland, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Brian Jackson, Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach; Instructor of Business Administration
Deno Merrick, Head Women’s Soccer Coach; Part-Time Instructor of Health and Sports Science
Chris Nichols, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Tom Young, Men’s Volleyball Coach
Mark Sissom, Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach
Donald Griffin, Head Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach
Krista Tyson, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Kenneth Messer-Brooks, Head Softball Coach
Business Affairs:
Ken Revenaugh, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs
Pamela Savage, CPA, Controller
Eric Schertz, Senior Accountant
April Crahen, Staff Accountant
Mary Ann Dare, Payroll/Benefits Assistant
Laurie A. Wallace, Payroll/Benefits Administrator
Auburn Ard, Student Accounts Financial Counselor
Eliana Steele, Accounts Payable Clerk
Anthony Hough, Director of Campus Operations
Teresa Milton, Director of Housekeeping
Mike Krone, Director of Grounds
John Shaw, Director of Maintenance
Clayce Fletcher, Manager of The Perk
Cynthia Morgan, Bookstore Manager
University Advancement:
Bryce Chapman, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and University Communications
Ashlee Johnson, Associate Vice President for University Advancement
Mary Enloe, Advancement Services Coordinator
Abby Kassebaum, Director of Alumni Engagement
Sarah Gibbs, Director of Career Development
Coral Christopher, Director of Digital Communications & Content Strategy
Jenny Sinamon, Art Director
Erin Roach, Digital Content Specialist
Sebastian Munoz Castellanos, Enrollment Marketing Specialist
Terri Adams, Director of Calendaring and Special Events
Steve O’Neal, Media & Production Coordinator for Special Events
Admissions:
Cynthia Sutton, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Haley Eaton, Campus Visit Coordinator
Alec Blackford, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Colten Hernandez, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Lauren Krebs, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Mary Kate Walton, Freshman Admissions Counselor
Jacob Higginbotham, Admissions Processing Specialist
Makiya Thompson, Transfer Admissions Counselor
Zachary Vaeth, Senior Transfer Admissions Recruiter
Laura Copeland, University Receptionist
Financial Services:
Zach Greenlee, Director of Student Financial Services
Elizabeth Poeling, Associate Director of Student Financial Services/Students
Pamela Hiebert, Associate Director of Financial Services
Destiny Shocklee, Financial Services Counselor for New Students
Michael Meyer, Financial Services Counselor
Nicholas Sinamon, Financial Services Counselor
Eric Bliggenstorfer, Financial Services Administrator
Briana Doerr, Part-Time Financial Services Counselor
Donna Parke, Student Accounts Assistant
Full-Time Faculty 2020-2021
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
| DAVID WAYNE BAILEY |
2002 |
| Director of Counseling Services |
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| Professor of Psychology |
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| B.S., Evangel College, 1977 |
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| M.A., Biola University, 1980 |
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| Psy.D., Biola University, 1983 |
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| MATTHEW R. BARDOWELL |
2016 |
| Assistant Professor of English |
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| B.A., Florida International University, 2004 |
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| M.A., Florida Atlantic University, 2007 |
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| Ph..D., Saint Louis University, 2016 |
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| KATHLEEN BAUER |
2011 |
| Assistant Professor of Education |
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| B.S., Missouri Baptist University, 1991 |
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| B.S., Missouri Baptist University, 1995 |
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| M.S., Missouri Baptist University, 2002 |
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| Ed.D., Maryville University, 2019 |
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| ASHLEY BELL |
2018 |
| Assistant Professor of Nursing |
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| B.S.N., Cedarville University, 2008 |
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| M.S.N., University of Missouri-Saint Louis, 2013 |
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| CATHY BENTON |
1986 |
| Professor of Music |
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| A.A., Jefferson College, 1973 |
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| B.M.E., Murray State University, 1975 |
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| M.M., Webster University, 1983 |
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| D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2002 |
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| KEITH BEUTLER |
2000 |
| Professor of History |
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| B.A., Liberty University, 1991 |
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| M.Ed., Union University, 1997 |
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| M.A., University of Tennessee, 1999 |
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| Ph.D., Washington University, 2005 |
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| MELANIE BISHOP |
2013 |
| Associate Vice President for Graduate Affairs |
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| Associate Professor of Education |
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| B.S., Southwest Baptist University, 1994 |
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| M.A., Lindenwood University, 1998 |
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| Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2010 |
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| HOLLY BRAND |
2000 |
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| Professor of Psychology |
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| B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 1994 |
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| M.S., Saint Louis University, 1999 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2002 |
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| SHERI BRANDT |
2012 |
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| Associate Professor of Education |
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| A.A., St. Charles Community College, 1991 |
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| B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1997 |
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| B.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1998 |
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| M.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2000 |
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| Ed.S., Missouri Baptist Univerity, 2012 |
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| Ed.D., Missouri Baptist University, 2014 |
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| JANE BROWN |
2013 |
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| Director of PK-12 Educational Leadership Program |
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| Assistant Professor of Education |
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| B.S., Southwest Baptist University, 1985 |
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| M.S., Missouri State University, 1990 |
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| Ed.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1999 |
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| Ed.D., Missouri Baptist University, 2012 |
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| JAMES CHELLEW |
2005 |
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| Site Coordinator, Arnold Regional Learning Center |
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| Assistant Professor of Education |
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| B.A., Central Methodist College, 1972 |
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| M.A., Truman State University, 1978 |
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| Additional Studies: University of Missouri-St. Louis |
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| KIM COCHRAN |
1999 |
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| Director of MBU Early College Partnerships |
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| Assistant Professor of Mathematics |
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| B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1987 |
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| M.B.A., Webster University, 1996 |
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| DAVID COLLUM |
2012 |
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| Assessment and Accreditation Data Coordinator for OIER |
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| Data Assessment Coordinator for Social Work |
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| Associate Professor of Education |
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| A.A., Holmes Junior College, 1975 |
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| B.S., Delta State University, 1976 |
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| M.S., Mississippi State University, 1979 |
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| Ed.S., Missouri Baptist University, 2012 |
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| Ed.D., Missouri Baptist Univerity, 2015 |
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| JANET L. COMFORT |
2004 |
| Instructor of Health and Sports Science |
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| B.S., Liberty University, 1992 |
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| M.A.C., Lynchburg College in Virginia, 1998 |
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| M.Ed., Wichita State University, 2002 |
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| PAUL GREGORY COMFORT |
2003 |
| Chair, Health and Sports Science Division |
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| Professor of Health and Sports Science |
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| B.S.E., University of Arkansas, 1979 |
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| M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1986 |
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| Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1992 |
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| JUSTIN COOK, L.P.C. |
2018 |
| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education |
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| B.S., Missouri State University, 2008 |
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| M.S., Missouri State University, 2015 |
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| Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2018 |
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| JORDAN COX |
2015 |
| Director of Choral Activities |
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| Director of Music Education |
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| Assistant Professor of Music |
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| B.M.E, Missouri Baptist University, 2010 |
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| M.A.R., Liberty University, 2012 |
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| Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2019 |
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| KASEY COX |
2012 |
| Assistant Professor of Theatre |
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| Director of Theatre & Dance |
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| B.M., Missouri Baptist University, 2010 |
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| M.A., Fontbonne University, 2014 |
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| TAMMY S. COX |
2006 |
| Dean of School of Education |
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| Assistant Professor of Education |
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| B.S.Ed., Southwest Baptist University, 1981 |
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| M.A., Oral Roberts University, 2003 |
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| Ed.D., Missouri Baptist University, 2018 |
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| GUY DANHOFF |
2008 |
| Assistant Professor of Health and Sports Science |
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| A.A., William Rainey Harper College, 1987 |
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| B.S., Western Illinois University, 1990 |
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| M.S., Western Illinois University, 1992 |
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| LEKESHA DAVIS |
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| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education |
2018 |
| B.S., Drake University, 2000 |
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| M.E., Delta State University, 2006 |
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| Ph.D., Walden University, 2018 |
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| TIMOTHY DELICATH |
2012 |
| Director, Office for Institutional Effectiveness and Research |
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| Professor of Educational Research |
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| B.S., Bradley University, 1980 |
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| M.B.A., Lindenwood University, 1987urt |
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| Ph.D., St. Louis University, 1998 |
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| MARK DUERR |
2017 |
| Assistant Professor of Biology |
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| B.A., Concordia University Wisconsin, 2010 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2016 |
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| REBECCA DUKE |
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| Assistant Professor of English |
2019 |
| B.A., Bob Jones University, 2012 |
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| M.A., Bob Jones University, 2013 |
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| MATTHEW C. EASTER |
2012 |
| Director of Christian Studies |
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| Professor of Bible |
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| B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 2005 |
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| M.Div., Duke University, 2008 |
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| Ph.D., University of Otago, 2012 |
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| LADD FASZOLD |
1987 |
| Professor of Music |
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| B.M.E., Southeast Missouri State University, 1974 |
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| M.C.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976 |
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| D.M.A., University of Memphis, 1993 |
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| JOHN HAN |
1999 |
| Chair, Humanities Division |
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| Professor of English and Creative Writing |
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| Editor of Intégrité: A Faith and Learning Journal |
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| Editor of Cantos: A Literary and Arts Journal |
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| B.A., Kookmin University, 1979 |
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| M.Ed., Yonsei University, 1986 |
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| M.A., Kansas State University, 1991 |
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| Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1998 |
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| Writing Certificate in English, Missouri Baptist University, 2007 |
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| AMY HARRISON |
2016 |
| Director of Doctor and Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership |
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| Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership |
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| A.A., Jefferson College, 2006 |
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| B.A., Lee University, 2009 |
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| M.A.T., Lee University, 2011 |
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| M.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2012 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2016 |
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| JOE DONALD HEATH |
2015 |
| Special Lecturer in Corporate Security Leadership and Criminal Justice |
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| A.A., Jacksonville College, 1977 |
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| B.A.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1979 |
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| M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1983 |
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| Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University, 2011 |
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| M.S.C.J., Missouri Baptist University, 2014 |
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| TARA HOMMELSON |
2018 |
| Assistant Professor of Nursing |
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| B.S.N., Maryville University, 2008 |
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| M.S.N., University of Missouri-Saint Louis, 2013 |
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| LINDA NICHOLE VINES JOHNSON |
2005 |
| Director of Masters in Social Work |
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| Associate Professor of Social Work |
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| B.A., Missouri Baptist University, 1998 |
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| M.S.W., Saint Louis University, 2002 |
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| Ph.D., Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016 |
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| JASON JORDAN, L.P.C. |
2018 |
| Associate Professor of Counselor Education |
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| B.S.B.A, Tennessee Technological University, 1993 |
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| M.A.C., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2010 |
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| Ph.D., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2016 |
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| KAREN KANNENBERG |
1994 |
| Dean, School of Business |
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| Associate Professor of Accounting and Business Administration |
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| B.M., Shorter College, 1985 |
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| M.A., Webster University, 1994 |
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| D.Mgt., Webster University, 1999 |
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| JAMES KELLOGG |
1996 |
| Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Program Coordinator |
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| B.A., Missouri Baptist College, 1974 |
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| M.A., Webster University, 1990 |
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| MARK KIMZEY |
1996 |
| Assistant Professor of Health and Sports Science |
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| A.S., North Greenville College, 1988 |
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| B.A., Missouri Baptist College, 1990 |
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| M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary, 1994 |
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| M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2006 |
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| STEPHANIE KONTRIM-BAUMANN |
2004 |
| Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Administration |
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| B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1990 |
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| M.B.A., Washington University, 1998 |
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| CLINT R. LIMOGES, L.P.C. |
2016 |
| Director of Counselor Education |
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| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education |
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| B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University, 1992 |
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| M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1995 |
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| M.S., Henderson State University, 2005 |
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| Ph.D., Walden University, 2014 |
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| JASON MALLORY |
2017 |
| Assistant Professor of Music |
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| B.M., University of Southern California, 2004 |
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| M.M., University of Louisville, 2006 |
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| D.M.A., University of Iowa, 2014 |
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| CURTIS K. MCCLAIN, JR. |
1988 |
| Professor of Bible |
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| B.A., Howard Payne University, 1977 |
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| M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1980 |
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| Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995 |
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| ALONZO MEDCALF |
2018 |
| Instructor of Multimedia Production & Communication |
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| B.S., Missouri Southern State University, 2010 |
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| M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016 |
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| C. ALLIN MEANS |
2011 |
| Professor of Journalism and Communications |
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| B.A., Baylor University, 1986 |
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| M.A., University of West Florida, 1998 |
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| Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 2010 |
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| ROBIN MURRAY |
2017 |
| Assistant Professor of Nursing |
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| B.S.N., Indiana University, 1997 |
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| M.S.N., Webster University, 2003 |
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| D.N.P, Webster University, 2019 |
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| BRIDGETT NIEDRINGHAUS |
2018 |
| Director of Field Experience |
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| Assistant Professor of Education |
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| B.S.E.D., University of Missouri-Saint Louis, 1992 |
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| M.A.E., Lindenwood University, 1998 |
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| Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2012 |
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| ALICIA NODDINGS |
2013 |
| Associate Dean of School of Education - Accreditation, Assessment, and Data |
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| Associate Professor of Education |
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| B.S., Baylor University, 1990 |
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| B.M., Baylor University, 1994 |
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| M.A., Concordia University Chicago, 1999 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2012 |
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| MICHAEL NOLAN |
2013 |
| Assistant Professor of Exercise Science |
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| A.A., Southeast Community College, 2005 |
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| B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009 |
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| M.S., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 2011 |
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| JULIE OOMS |
2014 |
| Associate Professor of English |
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| B.A., Dordt College, 2008 |
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| Ph.D., Baylor University, 2014 |
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| DAVID PIERCE |
2004 |
| Assistant Professor of Health and Sports Science |
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| B.S.E., Lakeland College-Sheboygan, 1970 |
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| M.S.S., United States Sports Academy, 1989 |
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| SHAYANI PIERIS |
2012 |
| Associate Professor of Plant Sciences |
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| B.Sc., University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1997 |
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| Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2007 |
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| LOWELL PITZER |
1990 |
| Associate Professor of Education |
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| B.S., Alderson Broaddus College, 1964 |
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| M.A., West Virginia University, 1967 |
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| Continuing Education Program for Certification: University of Virginia, 1979 and 1981 |
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| JANET K. PULS, L.C.S.W. |
2000 |
| Chair, Social and Behavioral Science Division |
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| Professor of Psychology & Human Services |
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| B.A., Maryville University, 1997 |
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| M.S.W., Saint Louis University, 1999 |
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| Ph.D., Walden University, 2011 |
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| AMBER PYATT |
2016 |
| Dean of School of Nursing |
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| Associate Professor of Nursing |
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| B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2006 |
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| B.S.N., Newman University, 2010 |
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| M.S.N., University of Cincinatti, 2014 |
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| D.N.P., American Sentinel University, 2016 |
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| LAURA RAUSCHER, L.P.C. |
2011 |
| Clinical Director of Field Experience |
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| Associate Professor of Education and Counseling |
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| B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2001 |
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| M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2004 |
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| Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2012 |
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| KATHY ROSELAND |
2018 |
| Assistant Professor of Nursing |
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| A.S.N., Middle Georgia State University, 2016 |
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| B.S.N., Chamberlain University, 2011 |
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| M.S.N., Chamberlain University, 2013 |
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| D.N.P., Chamberlain University, 2016 |
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| JULIA SCHROEDER |
2012 |
| Dean, Southern Illinois Regional Learning Centers |
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| Professor of Education and Natural Sciences |
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| A.S., John A. Logan College, 1974 |
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| B.S., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1976 |
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| M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1988 |
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| Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1995 |
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| DAVID B. SMITH |
1998 |
| Assistant Professor of Mathematics |
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| B.S.E., Illinois State University, 1975 |
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| M.S., Illinois State University, 1981 |
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| LARRY SMITH |
1998 |
| Chair, Fine Arts Division |
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| Director, MBU Honors |
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| Professor of Music |
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| B.M.E., Baylor University, 1979 |
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| M.M., Southwest Texas State University, 1986 |
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| D.M.A., Arizona State University, 1998 |
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| JANICE A. SPECK |
2008 |
| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education |
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| B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1977 |
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| M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1979 |
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| Ed.S., Missouri Baptist University, 2010 |
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| Ed.D., Missouri Baptist University, 2013 |
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| AMANDA STAGGENBORG |
2011 |
| Associate Division Chair for Communications |
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| Assistant Professor of Public Relations and Communications |
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| B.A., Webster University, 2003 |
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| M.A., Webster Univerrsity, 2008 |
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| Additional Studies: Lindenwood University and Missouri Baptist University |
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| Ed.D., Missouri Baptist University, 2019 |
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| LYDIA THEBEAU |
2005 |
| Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Accreditation |
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| Professor of Biology |
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| B.A., Hannibal-LaGrange College, 1995 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2002 |
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| MARY S. VEDAMUTHU |
2004 |
| Natural Sciences Laboratory Coordinator |
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| Professor of Chemistry |
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| B.S., University of Madras, 1982 |
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| M.S., University of Madras, 1985 |
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| Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1996 |
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| JASON VERMETTE |
2015 |
| Associate Professor of Mathematics |
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| B.S., Oral Roberts University, 2008 |
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| M.S., University of Tulsa, 2010 |
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| Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2015 |
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| CARRIE WAHLMAN |
2017 |
| Assistant Professor of Biology |
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| B.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2011 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2016 |
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| CHRISTINE A. WARD |
2016 |
| Director of Online Counselor Program |
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| Assistant Professor of Counselor Education |
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| B.S.., Trinity University, 2001 |
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| M.Ed., University of North Florida, 2005 |
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| Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 2009 |
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| WM. SHANE WILLIAMS |
2015 |
| Director of Bands |
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| Associate Professor of Music |
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| B.S.Ed., Austin Peay State University, 1984 |
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| M.M., St. Louis Conservatory of Music, 1986 |
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| M.M., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997 |
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| ABD: Lindenwood University |
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| LOFTIN WOODIEL |
2012 |
| Dean, Lewis & Clark Community College Regional Learning Center |
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| Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Corporate Security Leadership |
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| Diploma in Lay Ministry, Nazarene Bible College, 1981 |
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| A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 1985 |
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| B.A., Western Illinois University, 1983 |
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| M.A., University of Central Oklahoma, 1987 |
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| Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2000 |
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