Board of Trustees
*Ron Smith, Chair |
Todd McFarland |
Tim Bainum |
*Bill McGhinnis |
John Boskind |
*Chris McKee |
Michael Cauley |
+Ellsworth McKee |
*Jim Davidson, Vice Chair |
Barbara McKinney |
Jay Dedeker |
+James Ray McKinney |
Ken DeFoor |
Hubert Morel |
Faith Durkin |
+Gordon Retzer |
Dana Edmond |
*Randy Robinson |
*Franklin Farrow |
Mark Schiefer |
Debra Fryson |
Kathy Schleier |
Steve Haley |
Terry Shaw |
Heather Hilliard |
*David Smith |
Danny Houghton |
*Jeanette Stepanske |
David Jimenez |
Dan Turk |
*Ruth Liu |
Christine Waldrop |
Dave Livermore |
Jeff White |
Leslie Louis |
William Winston |
Jack McClarty |
*Ed Wright |
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Scott McClure |
Doug Zinke |
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* Executive Board
+ Emerti
University Administration
President
David Smith, Ph.D. (2016) |
President |
Barb Edens, B.S. (2012) |
Director, Strategic Planning |
Information Systems
Gary Sewell, B.S. (2012) |
Associate Vice President, Information Services |
Doru Mihaescu, M.B.A. (1997) |
Associate Director, Digital Networking |
Herdy Moniyung, M.S. (1999) |
Associate Director, Info Processing |
Mike McClung, B.A. (1996) |
Assistant Director, Workstation Support |
Judy DeLay, B.A., C.P.A. (1982) |
Senior Programmer/Analyst |
Randi Buhl, A.A. (2001) |
Network Administrator |
Mario Ezra, (2015) |
Database Administrator |
Jason Gates, B.S. (2014) |
Network Analyst |
Paul Irwin, B.S. (2011) |
Programmer/Analyst |
Ron Miller, B.S. (1995) |
Systems Administrator |
Josh Rhodes, M.B.A. (2006) |
Network Administrator |
Institutional Research and Planning
Hollis James, Ph.D. (2003) |
Director, Institutional Research and Planning |
Academic Administration
Robert Young, Ph.D. (2007) |
Senior Vice President, Academic Administration |
Volker Henning, Ph.D. (1989) |
Associate Vice President, Academic Administration |
Center of Teaching Excellence and the Integration of Faith and Learning
Cynthia Gettys, Ph.D. (2013) |
Director, The Center for Teaching Excellence and Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning |
Elaine Plemons, M.A. (2007) |
Associate Director, The Center for Teaching Excellence and Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning |
Graduate Studies
Carleton Swafford, Ph.D. (1992) |
Dean, Graduate Studies |
Laurie Gauthier, M.B.A. (2008) |
Director, Graduate Marketing and Enrollment |
Melodie Lopez, M.B.A. (2006) |
Director, Graduate Admissions |
Library
Daniel Maxwell, Ph.D. (2004) |
Director, Library |
Deyse Bravo, M.L.S. (2011) |
Periodicals Librarian |
Stanley Cottrell II, M.L.S. (2004) |
Technical Services Librarian |
Donald Martin, M.S.L.S. (2014) |
Electronic Services Librarian |
Kathryn McGrath, M.Ed. (2008) |
Reference/Instruction Librarian |
Jessica Spears, M.Ed. (2013) |
Embedded Knowledge Specialist |
Online Campus
Tammy Overstreet, Ph.D. (2015) |
Director, Online Campus |
Pegi Flynt, Ed.D. (2007) |
Director, Online Campus |
Ryan Harrell, M.A. (2012) |
Media and Creative Specialist |
Lisa Hess, B.S. (2010) |
GLCD Online Program Manager |
Greg Merchant, B.S. (2012) |
Teaching Technology Manager |
Records and Advisement
Joni Zier, M.S.Ed. (1993) |
Director, Records and Advisement |
Sharon Rogers, M.Ed. (1977) |
Assistant Director, Records and Advisement |
Sandy Tucker, B.S. (1997) |
Assistant Director, Records and Advisement |
Michelle Younkin, M.B.A. (2016) |
Assistant Director, Records and Advisement |
Don Crumley, B.S. (2004) |
Data Analyst |
Advancement
Carolyn Hamilton, B.A. (2016) |
Vice President, Advancement |
Alumni Relations
Evonne Crook, B.A. (1980) |
Director, Alumni Relations |
Conventions
Sharon Robberson, B.S. (2007) |
Director, Conference and Events |
Development
Geovanny Ragsdale, M.I.B. (2009) |
Associate Vice President, Development |
Robert Bovell, B.A. (1993) |
Major Gift Officer |
Ashley Fox, B.S. (2015) |
Annual Fund Coordinator |
John Shoemarker, B.S. (2014) |
Major Gift Officer |
Kenneth Turpen, B.S. (2009) |
Major Gift Officer |
Planned Giving
Carolyn Liers (1996) |
Director, Planned Giving |
WSMC FM90.5
Scott Kornblum, B.S./B.A. (2005) |
Director, WSMC |
Robert Raney, B.S. (2003) |
Underwriting Sales Representative |
Financial Administration
Tom Verrill, M.S. (2008) |
Senior Vice President, Financial Administration |
Doug Frood, M.S. (2001) |
Associate Vice President, Financial Administration Budgeting and Finance |
Martin Hamilton, B.A. (1998) |
Associate Vice President, Financial Administration |
Russell Orrison (2003) |
Director, Purchasing |
Justin Brooks, B.A. (2006) |
Assistant Director, Purchasing |
Accounting and Financial Services
David Huisman, B.S., C.P.A. (1993) |
Controller |
Angela Teague, B.A. (2009) |
Senior Accountant |
Campus Safety
Kevin Penrod, B.S. (2007) |
Director, Campus Safety |
Human Resources
Brenda Flores-Lopez, B.S. (2011) |
Associate Vice President, Human Resources |
Jennifer Enevoldson, B.S. (2005) |
Manager, Payroll |
Industries
Gary Shockley (2006) |
Manager, Village Market |
Danita Payne (1986) |
Manager, Campus Shop |
Marketing and University Relations
Ingrid Skantz, B.S. (1990) |
Vice President, Marketing and University Relations |
Isaac James, B.S. (2008) |
Manager, eCommunications |
Ryan Pierce, A.A. (2009) |
Manager, Graphic Design |
Tina Smith, B.A. (2011) |
Manager, Project and Planning |
Jason Bryner, B.A. (2010) |
Assistant, Web Development |
Risk Management
Andrew Myaing, M.B.A. (2014) |
Director, Risk Management |
Services
Mark Antone, A.S. (1984) |
Director, Landscape Services |
Barry Becker (1993) |
Director, Transportation Services |
Eric Schoonard, A.S. (2002) |
Director, Plant Services |
Sherri Schoonard, (2000) |
Director, Food Services (Interim) |
Dennis Schreiner (1997) |
Director, Service |
Candace Wing, B.S. (2007) |
Director, University Health Center |
Dennis Clifford, B.S.EE (2016) |
Associate Director, Plant Services |
Bill Cruttenden (2011) |
Associate Director, Plant Services |
Fred Turner, B.ARCH. (1996) |
Corporate Architect |
University Health Center
Bill Rawson, PA-C (2008) |
Physician’s Assistant |
Enrollment Management
Marc Grundy, M.B.A. (1997) |
Vice President, Enrollment Management |
Ryan Herman, B.S. (2003) |
Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management |
Leslie Ann Schwarzer, B.S. (2005) |
Scholarships and Lights Volunteers Coordinator |
Admissions
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Director, Admissions and Recruitment |
Ruben Covarrubias, M.B.A. (2009) |
Associate Director, Admissions and Recruitment |
Kent Robertson, B.S. (1999) |
Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment |
Rick Anderson, B.A. (2011) |
Admissions Counselor/Ministry Director |
Lauren Brooks, B.S. (2013) |
Admissions Counselor |
Castwell Fider, B.S.W. (2012) |
Admissions Counselor |
Maggie Mendoza, B.S. (2014) |
Admissions Counselor for Transfer Students |
Fred McClanahan, B.A./B.S. (2004) |
Prospective Student Finance Counselor |
Assist Program
Kimberly Miller, M.Acc. (2007) |
Director |
Mariana Kaplan, B.S. (2016) |
Program Manager |
Student Finance
Paula Walters, B.S. (2005) |
Director, Student Finance |
Lillian Loza, B.A. (2006) |
Associate Director, Student Finance |
Jana Dietsche, B.B.A. (2001) |
Assistant Director, Student Finance |
Ginger Cheney, B.S. (2004) |
Student Finance Counselor |
Faith Anderson, A.S. (2015) |
Student Finance Counselor |
Michael Rumsey, B.S. (2013) |
Student Finance Counselor |
Rebekah Spears, B.S. (2014) |
Student Finance Counselor |
Carlos Lopez, A.A.S.S. (2012) |
Systems Specialist |
Student Development Administration
Dennis Negron, M.A. (1993) |
Vice President, Student Development |
Kari Shultz, M.A. (1999) |
Director, Student Life |
Campus Chaplain
Brennon Kirstein, M.Div. (2007) |
Chaplain |
Anna Romuald, B.A. (2014) |
Associate Chaplain |
Residence Halls
Dwight Magers, M.A. (1993) |
Director of Residence Halls Housing and Dean of Men |
Lisa Hall, B.A. (2004) |
Dean of Women |
Jeffrey Erhard, M.A.T. (1997) |
Associate Dean of Men |
Carl Patterson, M.A. (2004) |
Associate Dean of Men |
John Sager, B.A. (2001) |
Associate Dean of Men |
Kevin Pride, B.A. (2007) |
Assistant Dean of Men |
Chamra Anthony, M.A. (2007) |
Associate Dean of Women |
Tisha Looby, B.A. (2011) |
Associate Dean of Women |
Susan Pennington, B.S. (2012) |
Associate Dean of Women |
J.P. Mathis, B.S. (2008) |
Assistant Dean of Women |
Student Success Center
Jim Wampler, Psy.D. (1993) |
Director, Student Success Center/Testing Services |
Januwoina Nixon, Ph.D. (2006) |
Director, Learning Support Services |
Renita Moore, M.S. (2003) |
First Year Experience Coordinator |
Cheri Durst, M.S. (2013) |
Retention Coordinator/First-Year Adviser |
Daniel Olson, M.S. (2015) |
Career Services Coordinator |
Mariella Pechero, J.D., M.Ed. (2014) |
Disability Services Coordinator |
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Counseling Services Coordinator |
Church Pastors
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Senior Pastor |
Tim Cross, M.Div. (2002) |
Pastor of Family Ministries |
William Hurtado (2012) |
Youth Pastor |
Wolf Jedamski, M.A. (1992) |
Church Administrator/Pastor of Missions |
Ken Norton, M.Div. (2012) |
Pastor of Outreach and Local Evangelism |
Cherie Smith, B.S. (2011) |
Pastoral Director of Spiritual Development |
Carole Verrill (2008) |
Children’s Ministries/Worship Coordinator |
Faculty Emeriti
Bruce Ashton, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus of Music
Ronald M. Barrow, Ph.D., Vice President Emeritus for Admissions and College Relations
Peggy Bennett, M.S.L.S., Associate Professor Emerita of Library Science
Jack Blanco, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Religion
John Durichek, M.A., Associate Professor Emeritus of Computing and Technology
Mary Elam, M.A., Associate Vice President Emerita of Academic Administration
Phil Garver, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
Loranne Grace, M.S.L.S., Associate Professor Emerita of Library Science
Floyd Greenleaf, Ph.D., Vice President Emeritus of Academic Administration
Leona Gulley, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Psychology
Larry Hanson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Carole Haynes, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Education
Shirley Howard, M.S., Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing
Bonnie Hunt, M.S., Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing
Ed Lamb, M.S.S.W., Professor Emeritus of Social Work and Family Studies
Katie Lamb, Ph.D., Associate Vice President Emerita of Academic Administration
Robert Merchant, M.B.A., Treasurer Emeritus
Clifford Myers, Sr., Director Emeritus of Campus Safety
Louesa Peters, B.A., Associate Treasurer Emerita
Dennis Pettibone, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
Art Richert, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Marvin Robertson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music
Shirley Spears, M.S., Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing
Mitchell Thiel, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Thelma Wearner, M.A., Associate Professor Emerita of Home Economics
Erma Webb, M.S., Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing
Bill Wohlers, Ph.D., Vice President Emeritus of Student Development
Instructional Faculty
(Dates in parentheses indicate the beginning year of employment at Southern Adventist University.)
Kerry Allen-M.S.N, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S.N., Southern Adventist University. (2010)
Susan Allen-D.N.P, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Andrews University; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Azusa Pacific University. (2015)
Patricia Anderson-Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Southwestern Adventist University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington. (2007)
Scot Anderson-Ph.D., Professor of Computing
B.S., Southwestern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln. (2007)
Joyce L. Azevedo-Ph.D., Professor of Biology
B.S., Union College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of California, Riverside. (1992)
Evie Nogales Baker-M.S.W., Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2005)
Lorraine Ball-M.S., Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.A., Atlantic Union College; M.S., Clark University. (2001)
W. Scott Ball-Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Music
B.Mus, Arizona State University; M.A. and M.Div., Andrews University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University. (2000)
Loren Barnhurst-Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Denver. (2002)
Stephen Bauer-Ph.D., Professor of Religion
B.A., Atlantic Union College; M.Div. and Ph.D., Andrews University. (1999)
John Beckett-D.B.A., Professor of Computing
B.S. and M.B.A., Southern Adventist University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University. (1975)
Robert Benge-Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico. (1998)
Krystal Bishop-Ed.D., Professor of Education
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.A. and Ed.D., University of South Florida, Tampa. (1996)
Randy Bishop-M.P.T., Associate Professor of Biology/Allied Health
B.B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.P.T., Andrews University. (2010)
Mike Boyd-M.S.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.S., Atlantic Union College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy. (2007)
Marc Boyson-M.F.A., Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Design
B.A. and M.A.T., Andrews University; M.F.A., University of the Arts. (2011)
Deyse Bravo-M.L.S., Assistant Professor of Library Science
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.L.S., Queens College. (2011)
Doug Brown-M.Div., Associate Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.A., Walla Walla University; M.Div., Andrews University. (2014)
Kevin Brown-Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Central Florida. (1999)
Gennevieve Brown-Kibble-D.M.A., Professor of Music
B.A., Andrews University; M.Mus., Indiana University; D.M.A., University of Arizona. (2005)
Jill Buchholz-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Indiana University School of Nursing. (2016)
Rod Bussey-Ph.D., Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.Ed., Union College; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University. (2013)
Hendel Butoy-Professor of Visual Art and Design
Rachel Byrd-Ph.D., Professor of English
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., Shippensburg University; Ph.D., University of Maryland. (1998)
Michael Cafferky-D.B.A., Professor of Business, Ruth McKee Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Ethics
B.A., Atlantic Union College; M.Div., Andrews University; M.P.H., Loma Linda University; D.B.A., Anderson University. (2003)
Jan Cathey-M.S.T., Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S. and M.S.T., Middle Tennessee State University. (2011)
Ken Caviness-Ph.D., Professor of Physics and Engineering
B.S., Southern Adventist University; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Lowell. (1996)
Ronda Christman-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S., Southern Adventist University; B.A., M.A., M.S.N., and Ph.D., Andrews University. (2013)
Robert Coombs-Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2004)
Peter J. Cooper-D.M.A., Professor of Music
B.Mus. and M.Mus., Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City; D.M.A., University of Michigan. (2006)
Aaron Corbit-B.S., Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Loma Linda University. (2012)
Stanley Cottrell II- M.L.S., Associate Professor of Library Science
B.S. and M.A., Andrews University; M.L.S., University of Maryland. (2004)
Randall Craven-M.F.A., Dean and Associate Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City; M.S.Ed., Southern Adventist University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Arts and Design. (2000)
Linda Potter Crumley-Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., University of California; Ph.D., University of Texas. (2004)
Michael Dant-M.S., Associate Professor of Computing
B.S. and M.S., Andrews University. (2009)
Liane de Souza-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S. and B.A., Federal University of Rio De Janeiro; B.S., Augusto Motta University; M.S., Southern Adventist University; Ph.D., Walden University. (2003)
Judith Dedeker-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S.N., Southern Adventist University. (2006)
Lisa Clark Diller-Ph.D., Professor of History and Political Studies
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Chicago. (2002)
Bonnie Eder-Ed.D., Professor of Education
B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Berry College; E.D.S., University of West Georgia; Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2011)
Nivischi Edwards-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counseling
B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Central Florida. (2015)
Kris Erskine-Ph.D., Chair and Professor of History and Political Studies
B.A., Newbold College; M.A., Troy State University; M.A., Atlantic Union College; M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., University of Hong Kong (2012)
Pegi Flynt-Ed.D., Director of Online Learning and Associate Professor of Academic Technology
B.A., Washington Adventist University; M.A.T. Andrews University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. (2007)
L. Ann Foster-Ph.D., Professor of Biology
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of North Texas. (1996)
Bonnie Freeland-D.N.P., Professor of Nursing
B.S.,Southern Adventist University; M.S.N. and D.N.P., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1998)
Ileanna Freeman-Ph.D., Professor of Counseling and Psychology
B.A. and M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Ball State University. (2005)
Alfredo Fuentes-Ed.D., Professor of Education
B.A., Adventist Antillian University; M.A.Ed. and Ed.D., University of Hartford
H. Robert Gadd-Ph.D., C.P.A., Professor of Business, Wayne VandeVere Endowed Chair in Accounting
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.B.A., University of Maryland at College Park; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington. (2000)
Holly Gadd-Ph.D., Professor of Nursing
B.S., Andrews University; M.S., Loma Linda University; F.N.P., Midwestern State University Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University. (2000)
Pam Gammenthaler-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
R.N. and B.S., Walla Walla University; M.S.N., Loma Linda University. (2006)
David George-M.F.A., Associate Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design. (1999)
Cynthia Gettys-Ph.D., Director of The Center for Teaching Excellence and Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning
B.A., Andrews University; M.A., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2013)
Judith Glass-M.Mus., Professor of Music
B.Mus. and M.Mus., University of Texas, Austin. (1975)
Kathy Goddard-M.A., Associate Professor of English
B.S., Andrews University; M.A., John Hopkins University. (2010)
Zachary Gray-M.F.A., Associate Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design. (2000)
Mark Guild-M.A. and M.B.A., Associate Professor of Business
B.A. and M.A., Andrews University; M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management. (2015)
Norman Gulley-Ph.D., Research Professor of Religion
Diploma in Theology, Newbold College; B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A. and M.Div., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh (Scotland). (1978)
Stephanie Guster-M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., Andrews University; M.S.W., Ohio State University. (2016)
Tyson Hall-Ph.D., Professor of Computing
B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology. (2005)
Richard Halterman-Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Computing
B.S., Florida Southern College; M.S., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1987)
Brent Hamstra-Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Michigan. (1999)
Chris Hansen-Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Physics
B.S., Southern Adventist University; Ph.D., Colorado State University. (1996)
Tara D. Hargrove-M.A., Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.A. and M.A., Colorado State University. (2009)
Pamela Maize Harris-Ph.D., Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.L.S., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2012)
Giselle Hasel-M.A., Associate Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.A., Andrews University; M.A., Southern Adventist University. (2007)
Michael G. Hasel-Ph.D., Professor of Religion, Director, Institute of Archaeology
B.A. and M.A., Andrews University; M.A and Ph.D., University of Arizona. (1998)
Adam Heck-D.S.W., Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Andrews University; M.S., University of Central Florida, Orlando; D.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2010)
Annette Heck-M.S.W, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.,Southern Adventist University; M.S.W., Andrews University. (2010)
Volker Henning-Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Academic Administration
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Div., Andrews University; M.A., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1989)
Lucinda Hill-M.D., Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.P.H. and M.D., Loma Linda University. (2010)
LaShawn Horton-M.S.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Georgia Regents University; M.S.N., California State University. (2014)
Lorella Howard-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Southern Adventist University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University. (1994)
Jaclynn Huse-Ph.D., Professor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S.N., Southern Adventist University; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado. (2003)
Julie Hyde-Ph.D., M.Acc., C.P.A., Professor of Business
B.S. and M.Acc., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Ph.D., University of Memphis. (2005)
Mark Hyder-J.D., Dean and Professor of Business and Chair of Technology
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S., University of Maryland University College; J.D., Emory University. (2013)
Douglas Jacobs-D.Min., Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Div. and D.Min., Andrews University. (2002)
Barbara James-Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Nursing
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S.N., University of Texas, Arlington; Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham. (1991)
Cynthia Johnson-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
MSN., Southern Adventist University. (2007)
Frances Johnson-D.N.P., Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S.N., Andrews University; D.N.P., Rush University. (2008)
Ronald D. Johnson-Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington. (2006)
Donald Keefe, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.F.A., University of Kentucky; M.F.A., University of Florida. (2015)
Greg A. King-Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Div., Andrews University; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary. (2004)
Martin G. Klingbeil-D.Litt., Professor of Religion
B.A., Andrews University; D.Litt., Stellenbosch University. (2011)
Timothy D. Korson-Ph.D., Professor of Computing
B.A., Atlantic Union College; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., Georgia State University. (1995)
Dana Krause-M.S., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S., Texas Woman’s University. (1992)
Lisa Kuhlman-M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Business
B.B.A., The George Washington University; M.B.A., Southern Adventist University. (2006)
Joe La Com-M.A., Assistant Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design. (2011)
Blake Laing-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. (2012)
Judson Lake-Th.D., Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Div., Andrews University; D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of South Africa. (1997)
Faith Laughlin-Ed.D., Professor of Education and Psychology
B.A., Andrews University; M.A. Pacific Union College; Ed.D, Shenandoah University. (2009)
Donn W. Leatherman-Ph.D., Professor of Religion
B.Th., Canadian Union College; M.Div., Andrews University; Ph.D., McGill University. (1992)
Valerie Lee-M.S., Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Union College; M.S. Loma Linda University. (2011)
Michael Liedke-D.N.P., Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S.N., Emory University; D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham. (2009)
Amanda Livanos-M.A., Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A., Andrews University. (2010)
Nicholas Livanos-M.A., Assistant Professor of Visual Art & Design
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design. (2012)
Donald Martin-M.S.L.S., Associate Professor of Library Science
B.A., State University of NY; M.S.L.S., The Catholic University of America. (2014)
Carlos G. Martin-Ph.D., Professor of Religion; Director, R.H. Pierson Institute of Evangelism and World Missions
B.Div., River Plate College; M.A., Andrews University; M.Div and Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2001)
Shannon Martin-M.A., Assistant Professor of History and Political Studies
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., Seton Hall University. (2015)
Daniel Maxwell-Ph.D., Director of Libraries and Associate Professor of Library Science
B.A., Walla Walla University; M.S.L.I.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University. (2004)
Harold Mayer-Ph.D., Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.S., Pacific Union College; M.P.H., Loma Linda University; Ph.D., Walden University. (2004)
Sylvia Mayer-M.S., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S., San Jose State University. (2004)
Ben McArthur-Ph.D., Professor of History and Political Studies
B.A., Andrews University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Chicago. (2012)
Callie McArthur-M.S.N, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Mississippi; M.S.N, Emory University. (2012)
John McCoy-Ed.D., Dean and Professor of Education and Psychology
B.A., Atlantic Union College; M.S., University of North Carolina; Ed.D., State University of New York. (2011)
Kathryn McGrath-M.Ed., Associate Professor of Library Science
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.Ed., East Tennessee State University. (2009)
Luceta McRoy-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business
B.A., University of Hartford, M.B.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama Birmingham. (2015)
Mitch Menzmer-Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Pacific Union College; Ph.D., Clarkson University. (2007)
Lorri Merchant-M.S.W., Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Southern Adventist University; M.S.W., University of Kansas. (2012)
Laurie Redmer Minner-M.Mus., Associate Professor of Music
B.Mus.Ed., Atlantic Union College; M.Mus., New England Conservatory of Music. (2000)
Christine Moniyung-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S. and Ph.D., Andrews University. (2004)
Robert Montague-Ph.D., C.P.A., Professor of Business
B.S., Loma Linda University; M.B.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Iowa. (1999)
Bonny Musgrave-M.A., Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.S. and M.A., Andrews University. (2016)
Andy Nash-Ph.D., Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (2005)
Dennis Negron-M.A., Vice President for Student Development
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. (1993)
David Nelsen-Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Ph.D., Loma Linda University. (2014)
Nina Nelsen-Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W and M.S.W., University of the West Indies, Jamaica; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2016)
Clarice Nixon-M.A., Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Oakwood University; M.A., Belmont University. (2012)
Rick Norskov-M.D., Professor of Biology
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.D., Loma Linda University. (2006)
Pierre Nzokizwa-Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., Institut Pedagogique National; M.A., Université Nationale du Rwanda; Ph.D., Michigan State University. (2006)
Braam Oberholster-D.B.A., Professor of Business
B.B.A., Helderberg College; M.B.A., Andrews University; D.B.A., NOVA Southeast University. (2003)
Herman H. Odens-Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of South Alabama; M.S., West Virgina University; Ph.D., University of Florida. (2012)
Cathy Olson-M.A., Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Union College; M.A., Andrews University. (1996)
Cliff Olson-Ph.D., Professor of Business
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S. and Ph.D., Colorado State University. (1989)
Robert Ordóñez-M.S., Associate Professor of Computing
B.A. and B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S., Andrews University. (2013)
Alan Parker-D.Th., Professor of Religion
B.A., Andrews University; M.Th. And D.Th., Stellenbosch University. (2007)
Ken Parsons-M.Mus., Associate Professor of Music
B.Mus., Walla Walla University; M.Mus., University of Oregon. (2000)
Mark Peach-Ph.D., Professor of History and Political Studies
B.A., Walla Walla University; M.A., Washington State University; Ph.D., University of Chicago. (1987)
Julie Penner-D.A., Professor of Music
B.Mus., University of Idaho; M.Mus., Eastman School of Music; D.A., University of Northern Colorado. (1993)
Elaine Plemons-M.A., Associate Professor for The Center for Teaching Excellence and Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning
B.A. and M.A., La Sierra University. (2007)
Cristy Pratt-M.S., Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S., Walden University (2013)
D. Laura Racovita-Szilagyi-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., B.S.W., and M.S.W. Andrews University; Ph.D., Capella University. (2013)
Jesse Rademacher-M.F.A., Associate Professor of Visual Art and Design
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design. (2010)
Rebecca Retzer-M.S.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., University of Tennessee at Nashville; M.S.N., Southern Adventist University. (2016)
Edwin Reynolds-Ph.D., Professor of Religion
B.A., B.S., and M.A., Pacific Union College; M.A. and Ph.D., Andrews University. (2004)
Cindy Rima-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N., George Mason University. (2011)
Adrienne Royo-Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (2009)
Jodi Ruf-M.A., Associate Professor of English
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A., Andrews University. (2007)
Stephen Ruf-M.S., Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.S. and M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1996)
Greg Rumsey-Ph.D., Professor of Journalism and Communication
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2001)
Corneliu Rusu-M.S.W., Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., SDA Theological Institute, Bucharest, Romania; M.A., Newbold College; M.S.W., Andrews University. (2009)
Philip G. Samaan-D.Min., Professor of Religion; E.G. White, Chair
B.A., Walla Walla University; M.Div., Andrews University; M.S.P.H. Loma Linda University; D.Min., Andrews University. (1998)
Bruce Schilling-Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Andrews University; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology. (1996)
Richard Schwarz-M.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.S., Andrews University; M.S., United States Sports Academy. (2000)
Elizabeth Scott-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Southern Adventist University; Ph.D., Capella University. (2015)
Rhonda Scott-Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
B.S. Union College; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside. (1997)
Stephanie Sheehan-M. A., Associate Professor of Business, Director of Institute of Ethical Leadership
B.S. Kennesaw State University; M.A. Southern Adventist University. (2005)
Marcus Sheffield-Ph.D., Professor of English
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Michigan State University. (2011)
Christy Showalter-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S.N., Southern Adventist University. (2008)
Judy Sloan-Ph.D., Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.S., Union College; M.S., Central Washington University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska. (2001)
Elizabeth Snyder-M.S., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Andrews University; M.S., Washington State University. (2005)
Keith Snyder-Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Biology
B.S. and M.S., Andrews University; Ph.D., Washington State University. (1995)
Jessica Spears-M.Ed., Instructor of Library Science
B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, M.Ed., Valdosta State University. (2013)
Lee Spencer-Ph.D., Research Professor of Biology
B.S., University of California, Riverside; M.S. and Ph.D., Loma Linda University. (2004)
Laurie Stankavich-M.A., Associate Professor of English
B.S., Andrews University; M.A., University of Texas at Arlington. (2010)
Dennis Steele-Ph.D., C.P.A., Professor of Business
B.B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.B.A., Kennesaw State University; Ph.D., Mississippi State University. (1999)
Carleton Swafford-Ph.D., Graduate Dean and Professor of Education and Psychology
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1992)
Keely Tary-Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of English
B.A. Southern Adventist University; M.A., La Sierra University; Ph.D., Washington State University. (2008)
Ben Thornton-Ph.D., Professor of Biology
B.S., Southwestern Adventist University; M.S., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln. (2010)
Douglas Tilstra-Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology and Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.Div., Andrews University; Ph.D., Capella University. (2000)
Tim Trott-Ph.D., Professor of Biology
B.S., Atlantic Union College; Ph.D., University of Vermont and State Agricultural College. (2011)
Barry J. Tryon-D.Min., Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Advenitst University; M.Div. and D.Min, Andrews University. (2011)
Lilly Tryon-D.N.P., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Drexel University; D.N.P., Southern Adventist University. (2013)
Linda Tym-Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Canadian University College; M.A., University of Toronto; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh. (2015)
Maria Valenca-M.D., Professor of Nursing
B.S., Atlantic Union College; M.A., University of Massachusetts; M.D., Universidad México Americana del Norte (2009)
Troy Walker-M.A., Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Health and Wellness
B.A and B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado. (2013)
Dale Walters-M.S., Associate Professor of Technology
B.S., Southern Adventist University; M.S., East Tennessee State University. (1988)
Leon Weeks-M.B.A, C.P.A., Associate Professor of Business
B.S. and M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (2005)
Kristie Wilder-J.D., Dean and Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Southern Adventist University; M.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; J.D., Nashville School of Law. (2011)
Tron Wilder-Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Southern Adventist University; Ed.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Ph.D., Tennessee State University. (2013)
Ruth Williams-Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
B.A., Oakwood College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. (2000)
Joelle Wolf-M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Southern Adventist University. (2011)
Sonia Wrate-M.S.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S. and M.S.N., Southern Advenitst University. (2013)
Autumn Wurstle-M.A., Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Southern Adventist University; M.A., University of Central Florida. (2010)
Robert Young-Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Administration
B.S., Columbia Union College; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America. (2007)
John Youngberg-M.Ed., Associate Professor of Technology
B.I.T., Andrews University; M.Ed., Wright State University. (2010)
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