Board of Trustees
Rev. Dale Baker
Maryville, MO
Mr. Joe Brand
Salem, MO
Rev. Fred Broome
Republic, MO
Mr. Luke Brosius
Clever, MO
Rev. Mike Brown
Windsor, MO
Dr. Eddie Bumpers
Willard, MO
Mr. Tim Carter
Sedalia, MO
Mrs. Syndee Chase
Lebanon, MO
Rev. Terry Delaney
Tallahassee, FL
Mr. Brent Epp
Weaubleau, MO
Rev. Kevin Farr
Springfield, MO
Mrs. Lana Hager
Van Buren, MO
Dr. Jonathan Hayashi
Kearney, MO
Rev. Glen Higgins
Sulphur Springs, AR
Mr. Marlin Kroenke
Springfield, MO
Rev. Christopher Kuenzle
Center, MO
Mrs. Linda L. Marshall
Lee’s Summit, MO
Mrs. Cheryl Mayfield
Viburnum, MO
Mr. Rick Moore
Kansas City, MO
Mr. Rick Powell
Jenks, OK
Mrs. Kristy Reid
Smithville, MO
Dr. Michael Roy
Raymore, MO
Mr. Josh L. Trimble
Shawnee, OK
Rev. David Van Bebber
Linn Valley, KS
Rev. Tyler Wilkins
Kansas City, MO
Ex Officio:
Dr. Chris Williams
Lee’s Summit, MO
Dr. John Yeats
Jefferson City, MO
Executive Cabinet
Darren Crowder, M.A.
Vice President for Regional Campuses and Church Engagement
Ryan Griffith, Ph.D.
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff
Tracy Manly, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration
Rick Melson, Ph.D.
President
Brandt Merritt, MBA
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Ron Miller, M.S.
Vice President for Online Learning
Scott Moats, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President for Administration and Chief Business Officer
Clark Sheehy, M.S.
Director of Athletics
Leon C. Wirth, M.A.
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Jonathon Woodyard, Ph.D. & Th.M.
Vice President for Student Life
Academic Deans
Troy Bethards, D.B.A.
Associate Provost for Online Learning
Dean, College of Professional Programs and Robert W. Plaster College of Business
Earl W. DuVall III (Bill), Th.M., Ph.D.
Dean, Geneva Casebolt College of Arts and Social Sciences
Brittney Hendrickson, D.N.P.
Dean, Mercy College of Health Professions
Tracy Manly, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Executive Coordinators
Allison Hagen, B.S.
For the Office of the Provost
Elise Wilson, B.S.
For the Office of the President
Administrative Coordinator
Susan Applegate
To the Dean, College of Professional Programs and Robert W. Plaster College of Business
Amanda Smith, B.S.
To the Dean, Mercy College of Health Professions
Abby Yohn, B.S.
To the Dean, Geneva Casebolt College of Arts and Social Sciences
Administrative Staff
Jacob Banks, B.S.
Director of Residence Life
Woody/Gott and Meyer RD
Scott Brigman, B.A.
Director, Pike Auditorium
Freida Brown
University Receptionist
Alicia Browning
Academic Resource Center Advisor, Springfield Campus
Robbie L. Bryant
Director of Facilities
Rose Christian
Clinical Education Coordinator, Physical Therapy
Robert Clardy, B.S.
Head Coach, Football
Shawn Cook
Assistant Director of Facilities
Natasha Deschenes
Associate Director of Residence Life
Tesa Diggs
Receptionist, Springfield Campus
Michelle Driscoll, M.A.
Registrar
Tammy Fellers
Admissions Data Management & Communications Processor
Marketa Garrison
Logistics Coordinator, Center for Global Connections
Melody Glasgow, B.S.
Administrative Assistant to the Dean, College of Professional Programs
and Robert W. Plaster College of Business
Angela Gries, B.S.
Physical Therapy Clinic Manager
Christina Hardt, M.A.
Student Life Coordinator
Nicholle Harmon, M.B.A.
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Rebecca Harrill
Secretary, Credit and Collections
Wyketha Harrill
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Aaron Hayes, B.S.W.
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Kristen Ireland, B.A.
Leslie and Casebolt RD
Kearsten Jones, B.A.
Director of Health Professions Admissions, Springfield Campus
Amber Lewright, B.S.
Human Resources Director
Penny Marr, A.A.
Assistant Director of Stewardship Services
Amberly Martino
Secretary, Health Center
Brian McCarley, M.B.A.
Director, Springfield Campus
Corey McElhaney, M.A.
Head Coach, Cross Country/Track
Shae Miller
Director, Mountain View and Salem Campuses
Brian Netherton, B.S.
Administrative Computing Programmer/Analyst
Natalie O’Keefe, B.A.
Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Paula Palmer, B.B.A.
Director of Admissions, Springfield Campus
McKenzie Peck, B.S.
Admissions Data Management & Communications Coordinator
Veronica Pohl, A.S.
Resource and Process Manager (CHP)
Brian Purkaple, B.A.
Assistant Registrar of Transcripts
Ashton Rogers, B.S.
Senior Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Clark Sheehy, M.E.
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Michael Stonestreet, A.S.
VA Certifying Official
Alyssa Tabor, M.L.I.S
ARC Student Support and Dual Credit Coordinator, Springfield Campus
Reece Tabor, B.S.
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
James Thornton
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Tammy vanHoornbeek, B.S.
Coordinator for Academic Events
Taylor Wehrle
Director of Student Activities
Chris Welch, Ed.S.
Associate Director of Admissions, Salem Campus
LoriAnn Weldon, B.A.
Library Coordinator
Julia Young
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Faculty by College
Date following title indicates year of appointment.
Geneva Casebolt College of Arts and Social Sciences
Dean
Earl W. DuVall III (Bill), Th.M., Ph.D.
Dean, Geneva Casebolt College of Arts and Social Sciences
Division of The Arts
Chadd Caldwell
Associate Professor of Art, 2017.
B.A., Millersville University;
M.A., Lancaster Bible College;
M.F.A., American University.
Sarah Howes
Assistant Professor of Music, 2019.
B.A., University of Minnesota - Morris;
M.M., Eastman School of Music;
D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Melinda Smashey Jones
Professor of Music, 1998.
B.M., Southwest Baptist University;
M.M., D.M.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Stephen Mathews
Instructor of Music, 2024.
B.A., California State University - Stanislaus;
M.A., University of Washington - Seattle.
Division of Behavioral Sciences
Earl W. DuVall III (Bill)
Associate Professor of Psychology, 2015.
B.S., Frostburg State University;
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
Th.M., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Shelley Dean Kilpatrick
Head, Division of Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychology, 2003.
B.A., Baylor University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
Matthew Rice
Coordinator of Criminal Justice Program and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, 2017.
B.S., Liberty University;
J.D., Regent University.
Neoma Sanders
Social Work Field Education Director and Associate Professor of Social Work, 2017.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S.W., Missouri State University.
Kevin J. Schriver
Professor of Psychology, 1989.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Central Missouri State University;
Psy.D., Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.
William E. Walkup
Assistant Professor of Psychology/Counselor, 1994.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Texas Woman’s University;
Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Courts Redford Division of Christian Ministry
Donald L. Denton, Jr.
Professor of Theology, 2003.
B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University;
M.Div., New Orleans Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary.
William Duke Jones
Professor of Christian Education, 2004.
B.A., Louisiana Tech University;
M.A., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Matthew T. Kimbrough
Head, Division of Christian Ministry and Associate Professor of Theology, 2020.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary;
Th.M., Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Kelly S. Malone
Director of Global Education and Professor of Intercultural Studies, 2007.
Jack Stanton Chair of Evangelism.
B.A., Baylor University;
M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
David Quackenbos
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry, 2021.
B.A., Duke University;
M.A., Old Dominion University;
M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Division of Humanities
Taylor Corlee
Instructor of Communication, 2021.
B.S., M.A., Missouri State University.
Autumn Finley
Associate Professor of English, 2017.
B.A., Missouri State University;
M.A., Pittsburg State University;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Coyle Neal
Associate Professor of Political Science, 2013.
B.S., University of Wyoming;
M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.
Kwasi Ofori-Yeboah
Head, Division of Humanities and Professor of Political Science, 1997.
B.A., University of Ghana;
M.A., Ph.D., Queen’s University.
James O. Smith
Professor of History, 2001.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.A., University of Utah;
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia.
Timothy Wood
Professor of Political Science, 2004.
B.A., Indiana University Southeast;
M.A., University of Louisville;
Ph.D., Marquette University.
Mercy College of Health Professions
Dean
Brittney Hendrickson, D.N.P.
Dean, Mercy College of Health Professions
Division of Health Sciences and Post-Licensure Nursing
Kimberly Burks
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2018.
A.S.N., B.S.N., Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences;
M.S.N., Western Governors University;
D.N.P., Regis University.
Kati Clancy
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2014.
A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University.
Nicole Helsel
Clinical Coordinator and Instructor, 2019.
B.S.R.S., Avilla University.
Brittney Hendrickson
Dean, Mercy College of Health Professions and Associate Professor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2012.
A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
D.N.P., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Leigha Pellegren
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2017.
A.S.N., St. John’s College of Nursing;
B.S.N., M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University.
Cindy Todd
Head, Division of Health Sciences and Post- Licensure Nursing
and Associate Professor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2012.
A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
D.N.P., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Jason Young
Coordinator and Associate of Science Radiology Instructor, Springfield Campus, 2022.
A.S.R., Cox School of Diagnostic Imaging;
B.S.H.S., Evangel University;
M.S.E., Southwest Baptist University.
Division of Pre-Licensure Nursing
Cynthia Beasley
Instructor of Nursing and LRC Coordinator, Springfield Campus, 2007.
Diploma, St. John’s School of Nursing;
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S.N., University of Phoenix.
Terri Briggs
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2002.
A.S.N., B.S.N., Missouri Southern State College;
M.S.N., University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Tamara Boyd
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2019.
A.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
B.S., Lewis-Clark State College;
B.S.N., M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University.
Heather Daulton
Instructor of Nursing, Bolivar Campus, 2008.
B.S.N., Missouri Southern State University;
M.S.N., Missouri State University.
Sheila Gately
Instructor of Nursing and Simulation Coordinator, Springfield Campus, 2023.
Diploma, St. John’s School of Nursing;
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S.N., University of Phoenix.
Andrea Gramling
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2022.
B.S.N., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences;
M.S.N., Southwest Missouri State University.
Lucinda Ludwig
Instructor of Nursing and Academic Resource Center Advisor, Springfield Campus, 2024.
Diploma, Mercy School of Nursing;
B.S., University of Findlay;
M.A., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Lisa Lynch
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2022.
A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College;
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University.
Renay McCarley
Head, Division of Pre-Licensure Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2007.
B.S.N., Harding University;
M.S.N., University of Central Missouri;
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University.
Heather Mills
Instructor of Nursing, Bolivar Campus, 2023.
A.S.N., Bolivar Technical College;
B.S.N., M.S.N., Aspen University.
Kelly Paulie
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2017.
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University;
B.S.N., Cox College;
M.S.N., Missouri State University.
Fila J. Snider
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2008.
A.S.N., B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S.N., D.N.P., Regis University.
Blair Stockton
Instructor of Nursing, Bolivar Campus, 2017.
B.S.N., Missouri State University;
M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University.
Debbie Stoughton
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2020.
B.S.N., University of Phoenix;
M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University.
Julie Wilken
Instructor of Nursing, Bolivar Campus, 2019.
B.S.N., Cox College;
M.S.N., Western Governors University.
Shannon Williams
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2007.
A.S.N., Cox College of Nursing;
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S.N., University of Missouri - Kansas City;
D.N.P., Chamberlain University.
Brittney Wilson
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2022.
A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Southwest Baptist University.
Sherri Young
Instructor of Nursing, Springfield Campus, 2005.
A.S.N., B.S.N., Missouri Southern State University;
M.S.N., University of Missouri - Kansas City.
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Dean
Tracy Manly, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Division of Kinesiology
Jason Halverson
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, 2003.
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan;
M.A., Western Michigan University.
T. J. John
Head, Division of Kinesiology and Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, 2002.
B.S., Fort Hays State University;
M.A., Western Michigan University.
Gina Whitehead
Instructor of Kinesiology, 2007.
B.S., University of Arkansas;
M.S., Indiana University.
Division of Natural Sciences
Craig S. Endres
Professor of Biology, 1993.
B.S., John Brown University;
M.S., University of Arkansas;
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jacob Immel
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2023.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Elsy Shuford
Instructor of Biology, 2018.
Diploma, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale;
M.S., Missouri State University;
D.D.S., Central University of Venezuela.
Dennis Siegfried
Professor of Biology, 2010.
B.S., Malone College;
M.Ed., Ashland University;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
James Sly
Assistant Professor of Physics, 2022
B.S., M.S., Missouri State University;
M.S., Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Jena Whetstine
Head, Division of Natural Sciences and Professor of Chemistry, 2011.
B.S., Truman State University;
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Division of Physical Therapy
Joshua Caviness
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, 2024.
B.S., North Greenville University;
D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University.
Terry Cox
Interim Head, Division of Physical Therapy and Professor of Physical Therapy, 2010.
B.S.Ed., Central Missouri State University;
B.H.S., University of Missouri - Columbia;
D.P.T., Regis University;
Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, ABPTS;
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Rodney Dreier
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, 2024.
B.M., M.B.A., Missouri State University;
D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University.
Kole Foster
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, 2021.
B.S., Iowa State University;
D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University.
Herb Hamann
Professor of Physical Therapy, 1983.
A.A., Wentworth Military Academy;
B.S., Missouri College;
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Central Missouri State University;
D.P.T., Creighton University.
Mindy Having
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, 2023.
B.S., M.P.T., D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University.
Katelyn Miller
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, 2023.
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University;
D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University;
Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, ABPTS;
Neuro-Development Technique (NDT) Certified.
Marsha Trantham
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, 2013.
B.S., Missouri State University;
M.S.P.T., Texas Women’s University;
Ph.D., Northcentral University.
College of Professional Programs
Dean
Troy Bethards, D.B.A.
Associate Provost for Online Learning
Dean, College of Professional Programs and Robert W. Plaster College of Business
Division of Computing and Mathematics
Stephen Bowling
Professor of Mathematics, 2001.
B.S., John Brown University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
James F. Cain, III
Professor of Computing, 1999.
B.S., M.S., University of Missouri - Rolla;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University;
CISSP, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Amos Gichamba
Head, Division of Computing and Mathematics and Associate Professor of Computing, 2019.
B.S., Africa Nazarene University;
M.S., Strathmore University;
Ph.D., University of Nairobi.
Jeffrey P. Kimball
Professor of Computing, 2005.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Central Missouri State University;
Ed.S., Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University.
Baochuan Lu
Professor of Computing, 2008.
B.A., Shandong University of Technology;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
Scotti A. Moats
Assistant Provost and Assistant Professor of Mathematics/University Studies, 2022.
B.A., Bethel University;
M.S., Northern Arizona University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Division of Education
Julie Bryant
Associate Head, Division of Education and Professor of Education, 2002.
Lewis E. Schollian Chair of Education.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.Ed., University of Missouri - Columbia;
Ed.D., Liberty University.
Rebekah Crites
Coordinator of Clinical Experiences/Education Certification Officer and Instructor of Education, 2024.
B.S., M.S., Southwest Baptist University.
Benny Fong
Associate Professor of Education and Statistics, 2018.
B.S., M.S., California State University - East Bay;
Ed.D., Liberty University.
John L. Hinsley
Associate Professor of Education, 2017.
B.S., University of the Ozarks;
M.S., Southwest Baptist University;
Ed.S., Missouri State University;
Ed.D., Southwest Baptist University.
Charles E. Lentz, Jr.
Professor of Education, 1994.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Ed.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Kevin D. Patterson
Head, Division of Education and Associate Professor of Education, 2018.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.Ed., Ed.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
Ed.D., Saint Louis University.
Tamara Samek
Associate Professor of Education, 2009.
B.A., William Jewell College;
M.S., Southwest Baptist University;
Ed.D., Northcentral University.
Joseph A. Sartorius
Professor of Education, 2007.
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University;
Ed.S., Ph.D., St. Louis University.
Colleen Shuler
Associate Professor of Education, 2015.
B.S., M.S., Southwest Baptist University;
Ed.D., Evangel University.
Kim Spence
Assistant Professor of Education, 2024.
B.S., Missouri Southern State University;
M.S., Missouri State University;
Ed.S., University of Missouri - Columbia;
Ed.D., Southwest Baptist University.
Duane Widhalm
Coordinator, Educational Administration Program and Associate Professor of Education, 2016.
B.S., Central Methodist University;
M.S., Ed.S., Missouri State University;
Ed.D., Arkansas State University.
Graduate Technology and Information Sciences
Kenneth George
Professor of Finance and Business Analytics, 2024.
B.A., M.B.A., University of La Verne;
M.S., Claremont Graduate University;
Ph.D., Northcentral University.
Eric Harter
Professor of Finance and Business Analytics, 2024.
B.S., University of the State of New York, Regents College;
M.B.A., University of Southern California;
Ph.D., Caremont Graduate University;
D.M./D.B.A., Case Western Reserve University.
Robert W. Plaster College of Business
Dean
Troy Bethards, D.B.A.
Associate Provost for Online Learning
Dean, College of Professional Programs and Robert W. Plaster College of Business
Division of Business
Troy Bethards
Dean, College of Professional Programs/Robert W. Plaster College of Business
and Professor of Business, 2000.
Ruby Letsch-Roderique Chair of Economics/Finance.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.B.A., Southwest Missouri State University;
D.B.A., Anderson University.
Levi Bridge
M.B.A. Director and Associate Professor of Business, 2014.
B.S., M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
D.B.A., Liberty University.
Bobby Jaudes
Instructor of Business, 2023.
B.S., M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University.
Ryder King
Instructor of Business, 2018.
B.S., M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
D.B.A., Anderson University.
David Liu
Associate Professor of Business, 2020.
B.S., Western Oregon University;
M.B.A., Willamette University;
D.B.A., City University of Hong Kong.
Tracy Manly
Professor of Accounting, 2023.
B.B.A., Hardin-Simmons University;
M.Acc., Ph.D., University of Arkansas;
C.P.A., Certified Public Accountant.
Scott H. Moats
Professor of Policy and Administration, 2023.
B.A., University of Nebraska - Kearney;
M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary;
M.A., M.Ed., University of Minnesota;
M.B.A., Crown College;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota;
Certificate of Ordination, CMA.
Jenell Wagner
Assistant Professor of Accounting, 2007.
Ed and Theo Clark Endowed Chair of Accounting Excellence.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M. Acc., Missouri State University;
C.M.A., Institute of Management Accountants;
C.P.A., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Nathan Wright
Head, Division of Business and Professor of Business, 2012.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.A., University of Detroit - Mercy;
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Ed & Theo Clark University Success Center and University Libraries
Dean
Scotti A. Moats
Assistant Provost and Assistant Professor of Mathematics/University Studies, 2022.
B.A., Bethel University;
M.S., Northern Arizona University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Success Center
Jordan Edwards
Director, Dutile Honors Program and Assistant Professor of University Studies, 2021.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Kevin Marcum
Student Success Coach and Director of First-Year Experiences, 2014.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Evangel University.
Eric Smith
Student Success Coach, 2023.
B.S., Illinois State University;
M.A., Corban University.
University Libraries
Shellie Austin
Director of University Libraries and Archivist Instructor of Library Services, 2022.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.I.L.S., University of Missouri.
Others Holding Faculty Ranks
Levi Fox
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, 2012.
B.A., M.S., Southwest Baptist University.
Kelly S. Malone
Director of Global Education and Professor of Intercultural Studies, 2007.
Jack Stanton Chair of Evangelism.
B.A., Baylor University;
M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Angela Snyder
Senior Director, Center for Teaching and Learning and Instructor of Business, 2013.
B.S., Missouri State University;
M.S., Southwest Baptist University.
Emeriti Faculty
Michael D. Arnold
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1998.
B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Central Missouri State University;
Ed.D., St. Louis University.
Sharla Bailey
Assistant Professor of Accounting, 1994.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.B.A., Oklahoma State University;
C.M.A., Institute of Management Accountants;
C.P.A., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;
C.G.M.A., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants/Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
C.G.F.M., Association of Government Accountants.
Bing Boyd Bayer
Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Hebrew, 1988.
B.S., Dallas Baptist University;
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Cathy Beck
Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy, 2002.
B.S., Oklahoma University;
M.S., Emory University;
Ph.D., Biola University.
Pearlene Breshears
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Psychology/Counselor, 1990.
B.S., Southwest Baptist College;
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
National Certified Counselor;
National Certified School Counselor;
Licensed Professional Counselor.
Richard L. Brewer
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, 1982.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.A., Wheaton Graduate School;
Psy.D., Forest Institute of Professional Psychology;
Licensed Psychologist/Health Services Provider.
Kathy Brown
Professor Emeritus of Music, 1981.
B.M., B.M.E., Baylor University;
M.M., Indiana University;
D.M.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Nancy C. Brown
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music, 1968.
B.M., M.M., Baylor University;
Additional study, University of Alabama and Samford University.
Rex Brown
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education, 1969.
B.S.E., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Arkansas;
Additional study, Michigan State University and Auburn University.
Sandra L. Brown
Associate Professor Emeritus of Library Services, 1979.
A.A., Santa Fe Community College;
B.A.A., University of Florida;
M.F.A., M.S.L.S., Florida State University.
William P. Brown
Provost and Sr. Professor Emeritus of Music, 1980.
B.M., Performer’s Certificate, Baylor University;
M.M., D.M., Indiana University.
John A. Bryant
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, 1966.
A.A., Southwest Baptist College;
B.S., M.Ed., Mississippi College;
M.A., University of Illinois.
Judith C. Bryant
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1989.
B.S., Mississippi College;
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Delta Cavner
Professor Emeritus of Education, 2004.
B.S., Oral Roberts University;
B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Boise State University.
B.E. Clark
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Accounting, 1966.
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.
B. Wayne Clark
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accounting, 1992.
B.S., University of Missouri - Columbia;
M.B.A., Missouri State University;
C.P.A., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Ronda Credille
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, 1990.
B.S., Southwest Baptist College;
M.B.A., Drury College;
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Timothy H. DeClue
Professor Emeritus of Computing, 1985.
B.S., M.S., Northwest Missouri State University;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.
Eldonna DeWeese
Assistant Professor Emeritus, University Libraries, 1969-1982, 1991-2004.
A.A., Southwest Baptist College;
B.S.Ed., M.A., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.L.S., Emporia State University.
Gordon Dutile
Provost Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Bible, 1980.
B.S., Louisiana Tech University;
M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jim L. Frost
Professor Emeritus of Intercultural Studies, 1987.
B.A., Baylor University;
M.A., M.Div., Wheaton Graduate School;
Th.M., Fuller Theological Seminary;
D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Michael Fuhrman
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Ministry, 1998.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Debra Lynn Gamble
Instructor Emeritus of Sociology, 1992.
B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
M.A., Central Missouri State University.
Curtis D. Goss
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Spanish, 1994.
B.A., M.A., Doctoral Study, Texas Tech University.
Wesley A. Gott
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art, 1975.
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.F.A., George Washington University;
Additional study, Nova University.
Dorothy Hash
Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy, 1994.
B.S.P.T., Washington University;
M.A., University of Southern California;
D.P.T., University of Southern California.
Dwight Haun
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1998.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Pamela S. Hedgpeth
Professor Emeritus of Education, 2008.
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Missouri State University;
Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Holly Hill-Stanford
Dean, Geneva Casebolt College of Arts and Sciences and Professor Emeritus of English, 1997.
B.A., Drury College;
M.A., Iowa State University;
Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Thomas D. Hollis
Professor Emeritus of Graduate Education, 1995.
B.S., Oklahoma State University;
M.S., Central State University;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Kevin W. Hopkins
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, 1989.
B.A., Greenville College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Brian K. Hopwood
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2006.
B.M.E., Oral Roberts University;
DIPFA, University of Calgary;
M.M.E., University of Colorado;
D.M.A., Arizona State University.
Carl F. Huser
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Biology, 1966.
A.A., Southwest Baptist College;
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.S., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., University of Missouri.
J. Larry Jackson
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Recreation, 1974.
B.S., Lincoln University;
M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Missouri.
Janet M. Juhlin
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1995.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.S., Southwest Baptist University;
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Ann Kitchin
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Library Services, 1984.
B.A., William Carey College;
M.Ed., M.L.S., University of Southern Mississippi;
Ed.S., Mississippi State University.
Robert W. Kitchin
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Physics, 1984.
B.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University.
Susan Kromrie
Associate Professor Emeritus of Library Services, 2011.
A.A., State Fair Community College;
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison;
M.A., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Billie R. Lang
Professor Emeritus of Biology, 1990.
B.S., Mississippi College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi;
Postdoctoral, Cornell University and University of Texas.
B.F. Little
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 1960.
B.A., Baylor University;
B.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.Ed., Texas Wesleyan College;
M.S., Montana State University;
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Rolla.
Susan C. Lynch
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, 1985.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.S.E., Central Missouri State University;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas.
Kelly Martin
Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, 2000.
B.A., Drury College;
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Mary B. McFarland
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Nursing, 1986.
B.S., Texas Woman’s University;
M.S.N., West Texas State University.
Beverly McNeal
Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy, 2005.
B.S., Baylor University;
M.S.P.T., Texas Women’s University;
D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University;
Certified Geriatrics Clinical Specialist, ABPTS.
Evelyn Mercer
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Sociology, 1986.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.R.E., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.S.S.W., University of Louisville;
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Academy of Certified Social Workers.
Rodger Minatra
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, 2004.
B.S., Arizona State University;
M.A., University of Denver;
M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University;
Ed.D., University of North Texas.
Eric D. Moore
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1975, 1981.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.S., Central Missouri State University (Clinical Audiology);
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
Betty Jo Mulbery
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Religious Education, 1987.
B.S., Northwestern State College;
M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.A., Sangamon State University.
Thomas E. Padgett
Sr. Professor Emeritus of English, 1963.
A.A., Southwest Baptist College;
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University;
M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.A., University of Texas;
Ph.D., University of Missouri.
Lynn E. Penticuff
Associate Professor Emeritus of Music, 1975.
B.M.E., M.M., Central Missouri State University.
Robert Wayne Perry
Professor Emeritus of Graduate Education, 2003.
B.S.Ed., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.A., Truman State University;
Ed.S., University of Missouri - Columbia;
Ed.D., University of Mississippi.
Sarah Russback
Professor Emeritus of Education, 2000.
B.S., Southwest Baptist University;
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
S.C.C.T., Ed.D., Arkansas State University.
Jimmy F. Sellars
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1994, 1997.
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas;
M.Div., D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;
Ed.D., Indiana University.
Joe B. Shelton
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Psychology, 1972.
A.A., Southwest Baptist College;
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.Ed., University of Missouri;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas.
John I. Smashey
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, 1965.
A.A., Southwest Baptist College;
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
M.A., University of Illinois.
Twila M.W. Smith
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1967.
B.A., M.Ed., Howard Payne College;
Ph.D., University of Texas;
Additional study, Webster University.
Rosalyn Snellen
Sr. Professor Emeritus of Biology, 1978.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
Ph.D., North Texas State University.
Ken Spurgeon
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Education, 2009.
B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Pittsburg State University.
Linda Tappmeyer
Assistant Professor Emeritus of English, 1992.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City;
M.A., Southwest Missouri State University.
Mark E. Tappmeyer
Professor Emeritus of English, 1979.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City;
D.A., Illinois State University
James R. Tarrant III
Professor Emeritus of Music, 2004.
B.A., Cumberland College;
M.M., Eastern Kentucky University;
D.M.A., University of Memphis.
C. Pat Taylor
President Emeritus and Professor of Education, 1996.
B.S., University of Tennessee - Martin;
M.A., Western Kentucky University;
Ed.D., University of Memphis.
Betty Van Blair
Professor Emeritus, University Libraries, 1980.
B.S., Ball State University;
M.S., Central Missouri State University;
M.L.S., University of Illinois;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas.
Edward W. Walton
Professor Emeritus, University Libraries, 2002.
B.S., Dallas Baptist University;
M.L.S., University of North Texas;
Ed.D., Union University.
Jeffery Waters
Professor Emeritus of Music, 1989.
B.S., Jacksonville State University;
M.M., D.M.A., University of Georgia.
Renee S. Waters
Professor Emeritus of Music, 1993.
B.S., Jacksonville State University;
M.M., D.M.A., University of Georgia.
Larry F. Whatley
Associate Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science, 1965, 1969.
B.A., M.A., Mississippi State University.
John Wheeler
Professor Emeritus of Education, 1983.
B.A., Southwest Baptist College;
M.S., Pittsburg State University;
Ed.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
Ed.D., University of Kansas.
Linda Kay Wooderson
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education, 1989.
B.S., Southwest Baptist College;
M.S., Drury College;
Ed.S., Southwest Missouri State University;
Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia.
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