FACULTY
HOLLY J. ALLEN, Professor of Biblical Studies, 2003.
Ph.D., Talbot School of Theology
M.A., University of Iowa
B.A., Harding University
CLAYTON ANDERSON, Instructor of Business, 2011.
M.B.A., B.S., John Brown University
DAVID R. ANDRUS, Professor of Visual Arts, 1983.
M.F.A., Syracuse University
B.S., John Brown University
JOEL R. ARMSTRONG, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts, 2003.
M.F.A., Colorado State University
B.F.A., Texas Tech University
DONALD P. BALLA, Professor of Accounting, 1985-1992, 1994.
J.D., University of Arkansas
Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
M.S., The American College
M.Mus., Florida State University
B.Mus., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
CARY L. BALZER, Director, Faculty Development; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, 1998.
Ph.D., University of Manchester
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
TRACY A. BALZER, Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1998.
M.A.Min., John Brown University
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
JANE E. BEERS, Assistant Professor of Biology, 2005.
M.Ed., Northwestern State University
B.A., Taylor University
STEPHEN T. BEERS, Vice President for Student Development; Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, 1998.
Ed.D., Ball State University
M.S., Wright State University
B.A., Taylor University
LARRY N. BLAND, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, 2002.
Ph.D., Ohio State University
M.S., Southern Methodist University
B.S., John Brown University
JAMES R. BLANKENSHIP, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, 2002.
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law
M.A., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A., Indiana University
FRANK BLUME, Professor of Mathematics, 1995.
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
B.A.C.H., M.S., Technical University of Berlin
H. TODD BOWDEN, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, 1997.
M.S., B.A., University of Arkansas
A.T.C., National Athletic Trainers Association
DAVID E. BRISBEN, Professor of Christian Ministries, 1992.
Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
M.Div., Erskine Seminary
M.Miss., M.C.E., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., Erskine College
ANDRE’ BROQUARD, Dean of Students; Director of Residence Life; Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, 2002.
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.A., Regent University
B.A., Taylor University
JAMES E. BRUCE, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, 2008.
Ph.D., M.A., Baylor University
M.A., B.A., New College, University of Oxford
A.B., Dartmouth College
MAXIE B. BURCH, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, 2011.
Ph.D., Baylor University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., The Citadel
JAMES P. CALDWELL, Professor of Construction Management, 1985.
Registered Land Surveyor, Arkansas
Certified Professional Constructor
M.S., Purdue University
B.S., John Brown University
JOHN V. CARMACK, Program Director, Counselor Education; Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, 1998.
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A., University of Arkansas
ROBBIE F. CASTLEMAN, Associate Professor of Bible and Theology, 2001.
D.Min., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
M.A., Florida State University
B.A., Loyola University
NICHOLAS A. CORNETT, Assistant Professor of Graduate Counseling, 2012.
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., B.S., John Brown University
DON W. CRANDALL, Vice President for Enrollment Management; Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, 1985.
M.S., B.A., Aurora University
ROBYN D. DAUGHERTY, Director of Athletics; Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1999.
M.A., B.S., John Brown University
GRACE Y. DAVIS, Associate Professor of Education; Director, Professional Development School, 1998.
M.A., Oral Roberts University
B.A., University of the Redlands
SUSAN DeWOODY, Dean, Degree Completion and Non-Traditional Programs, 2007-2008; 2011.
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., Arkansas Tech University
A.A., Westark College
JENNIFER R. EDWARDS, Instructor of Worship Arts, 2009.
M.A., Denver Seminary
B.S., John Brown University
J. RICHARD ELLIS, Dean of The Graduate School; Professor of Adult Education, 1993.
Ph.D., University of Michigan
M.Div., Biola University
B.R.Ed., William Tyndale College
EDWARD E. ERICSON III, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty; Professor of History, 1994.
Ph.D., M.A., Indiana University
B.A., Calvin College
VON ESHNAUR, Instructor of Kinesiology, 2002.
M.A., Concordia University
B.S.E., University of Arkansas
DANNY R. ESSARY, Professor of Kinesiology, 2011.
Ed.D., Texas A&M, Commerce
M.S., East Texas State University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin Statue University
EVA M. FAST, Instructor of Business, 2011.
M.B.A., B.S., John Brown University
RICHARD K. FAUST, Instructor of Construction Management, 2009.
M.S., Pittsburg State University
B.S., Minnesota State University
RICHARD L. FROMAN, Professor of Psychology, 1994.
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
M.A., B.A., California State University, Sacramento
C. JOEL FUNK, Assistant Professor of Biology, 2009.
Ph.D., M.S., Kansas State University
B.A., Tabor College
GLORIA J. GALE, Associate Dean, College of Education, Professor of Education, 2000.
Ph.D., Walden University
M.L.S., Central Michigan University
M.M.E., B.S., Western Michigan University
J. BRADLEY GAMBILL, Associate Professor of English, 2005.
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.F.A., University of Iowa
M.A., New Mexico State University
TIMOTHY P. GILMOUR, Assistant Professor of Engineering, 2012.
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Cedarville University
TODD M. GOEHNER, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, 2005.
M.F.A., University of Idaho
B.S., John Brown University
DARREN T. GOULD, Instructor of Broadcasting, 2009.
M.A., B.A., Wheaton College
KARA J. GOULD, Associate Professor of Communication, 2009.
Ph.D., University of Utah
M.A., B.A., Wheaton College
BRIAN T. GREUEL, Professor of Biology, 1997.
Ph.D., Washington University
M.S., Ohio State University
B.S., Wheaton College
MARY E. HABERMAS, Director of the Library; Assistant Professor of Librarianship, 2001.
M.L.S., University of Oklahoma
B.A., University of South Carolina
KIMBERLY B. HADLEY, Vice President of Finance and Administration; Assistant Professor of Business, 2004.
M.B.A., B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
MELISSA E. HALL, Assistant Professor of Family and Human Services, 2011.
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
B.S., Southwestern Assemblies of God University
AMANDA E. HIMES, Assistant Professor of English, 2006.
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
M.A., Baylor University
B.A., East Texas Baptist University
JONATHAN B. HIMES, Associate Professor of English, 2003.
Ph.D., M.A., Texas A&M University
B.A., Harding University
KATHY HOGAN, Instructional Designer, Office of Distance Learning; Instructor of Adult Education, 1998.
M.Ed., B.S., University of Arkansas
S. NEAL HOLLAND, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, 1998.
M.F.A., National University
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
WILL C. HOLMES, Associate Professor of Engineering, 2009.
Ph.D., Washington State University
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
CHARLES E. HYDE, Chief Executive Officer, The Soderquist Center; Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, 2005.
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., University of Arkansas
IVAN D. IGLESIAS, Assistant Professor of Spanish, 2009.
M.A., University of Arkansas
B.A., Universidad del Atlantico, Columbia
NATHAN A. JACOBS, Assistant Professor of Religion & Philosophy, 2012.
Ph. D., Calvin Theological Seminary
M.A., B.A., Trinity International University
DAVID E. JOHNSON, Professor of Psychology, 1980.
Ph.D., M.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., Houghton College
PRESTON L. JONES, Associate Professor of History, 2003.
Ph.D., University of Ottawa
M.A., Sonoma State University
B.A., California State University
MICHAEL D. KENNELLEY, Associate Professor of Business, 2000.
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.B.A., Pittsburg State University
B.A., University of Arkansas
PATRICIA A. KIRK, Associate Professor of English and Writer in Residence, 1998.
M.F.A., University of Arkansas
Third year Certificate in Mandarin Chinese, University of Hong Kong
M.A., Tulane University
B.A., University of California
EDWARD C. KLOTZ III, Professor of Intercultural Studies, 1996.
D.Miss., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.S., John Brown University
JAMES L. KRALL, Vice President for University Advancement; Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership, 1996.
Ed.D., University of Tennessee
M.A., Ball State university
B.A., Taylor University
REBECCA J, LAMBERT, Associate Dean and Registrar; Assistant Professor of Academic Services, 2000.
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., University of Arkansas
B.S., Ball State University
THOMAS R. LAMBORN, Assistant Professor of Education, 2003.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
M.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary
B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University
C. CAREY LAMPTON, Associate Professor of Counselor Education, 2001.
Ph.D., M.A., Texas Tech University
B.A., University of Arkansas
JASON M. LANKER, Assistant Professor of Youth Ministries, 2007.
Ph.D., M.A., Talbot School of Theology
B.A., The Master's College
WENDY A. MACCOLL, Director, Title III; Director, Office of Distance Learning; Assistant Professor of Distance Education, 2011.
M.A., University of Colorado
B.S., Colorado State University
KEVIN H. MACFARLAN, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 1993.
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
DANIEL S. MAIN, Assistant Professor of Physics, 2008.
Ph.D., M.S., University of Colorado
B.A., University of California
SCOTT G. MARKSBERRY, Women's Soccer Coach; Instructor of Kinesiology, 2011.
National Diploma, National Soccer Coaches Association of America
B.S., Union University
BOB C. MARTIN, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, 2008.
M.F.A., University of Arkansas
B.A., Northeastern State University
DENISHA K. McCOLLUM, Director, Graduate Business; Assistant Professor of Business, 2007.
M. Ed., North Central University
M.S.L.E., John Brown University
B.A., University of Arkansas
JOHN B. McCULLOUGH, Professor of Business, 1974.
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Certified Public Accountant, Arkansas
B.S., B.A., John Brown University
AMANDA K. MOORE, Director, Freshman Year Experience; Assistant Professor of Business, 2006.
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.B.A., B.S., John Brown University
ROBERT H. MOORE, Assistant Professor of History, 2007.
Ph.D., Emory University
M.A., B.A., University of Arkansas
TONY R. MYERS, Assistant Professor of Business, 2013.
M.B.A., B.S., Friends University
B.S, Southwestern College
SUSAN Q. NEWTON, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2005.
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
B.S., John Brown University
FRANKLYN C. NILES, Professor of Political Science, 1999.
Ph.D., M.A., University of Houston
B.A., University of California, Riverside
ROBERT B. NORWOOD, Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Assessment; Professor of Electrical Engineering, 1998.
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Stanford University
PAT R. O'BRIEN, Assistant Professor of Business, 2004.
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
NICK T. OGLE, Assistant Professor of Family and Human Services, 2007.
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.A., Denver Seminary
B.S., John Brown University
GARY J. OLIVER, Executive Director of The Center for Relationship Enrichment; Professor of Psychology and
Practical Theology, 1998.
Ph.D., M.A., University of Nebraska
Th.M., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary;
B.A., Biola University
MICHAEL A. ORF, Director, Faculty Recruitment & Development, Degree Completion; Assistant Professor of
Distance Education, 2012.
Ed.S., M.A., B.S., Arkansas State University
STEVEN R. PASCHOLD, Reference Services Librarian; Assistant Professor of Librarianship, 2004.
M.L.S., M.A., B.A., University of British Columbia
CHARLES C. PASTOOR, Associate Professor of English, 2001.
Ph.D., M.A., Baylor University
B.A., Calvin College
JENNIFER F. PASTOOR, Instructor of English, 2006.
M.A., B.A., Baylor University
CHARLES E. PEER, Professor of Visual Arts, 1987.
M.F.A., University of Arkansas
B.A., Hendrix College
JUSTIN W. PHILLIPS, Executive Director, CARE Clinics, 2011.
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Williams Baptist College
CALVIN E. PISTON, Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness; Professor of Mathematics, 1982.
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.A., B.A., University of California, Davis
PETER F. POHLE, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, 2001-2005, 2006.
M.F.A., Syracuse University
B.A. Equivalent, Berlin
CHARLES W. POLLARD, President; Associate Professor of English, 2004.
Ph.D., University of Virginia
M.A., Oxford University
J.D., Harvard Law School
B.A., Wheaton College
TRISHA D. POSEY, Director, Honors Scholars Program; Assistant Professor of History, 2007.
Ph.D., University of Maryland
M.Phil., University of Kent at Canterbury
B.A., Grand Canyon University
CHARLES D. RAITH II, Assistant Professor of Religion & Philosophy, 2012.
Ph.D., Ave Maria University
M.Th., Regent College
M.Div., Beeson Divinity School
B.S. Georgia Institute of Technology
RODNEY P. REED, University Chaplain; Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, 2008.
Ph.D., University of Bristol, England
M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary
B.A., Sioux Falls College
WARREN B. ROBY, Professor of Language Studies, 2000.
Ph.D., M.A., University of Kansas
B.A., Wichita State University
ERICK J. ROEBUCK, Assistant Professor of Communication, 2009.
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
B.A., Biola UniversitY
DONNA J. ROLLENE, Instructor of Music and Artist In Residence, 2004.
B.Mus.Ed., John Brown University
CHARLES A. ROMIG, Professor of Counselor Education, 2008.
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.S., University of Illinois
REBECCA J. ROTHFUSS, Director, Leader Scholars Institute; Assistant Professor of Business, 1994.
Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University
M.S., Oklahoma State University
B.A., Bartlesville Wesleyan
SIMONE I. SCHRODER, Interlibrary Loan Librarian; Assistant Professor of Librarianship, 1988.
M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
B.A., Marycrest College
CLARK A. SHEEHY, Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Men's Basketball Coach, 2007
M.S., Texas A&M University
B.S., John Brown University
KEVIN E. SIMPSON, Professor of Psychology, 2012.
Ph.D., University of Denver
M.S., University of North Texas
B.S., John Brown University
MARQUITA S. SMITH, Assistant Professor of Journalism, 2010.
M.A., University of Maryland
B.S., University of Tennessee
PAUL B. SMITH, Professor of Music, 1987.
M.Mus., Wichita State University
B.A., Tabor College
STEVEN P. SNEDIKER, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts, Cinema, 2009.
M.F.A., National University
B.S., John Brown University
JEFFREY D. SODERQUIST, Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Women's Basketball Coach, 1998.
B.S., John Brown University
TED JUNSEOK SONG, Assistant Professor of Engineering, 2012.
Ph.D., M.S., The University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
WILLIAM A. STEVENSON, III, Director of International Programs; Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies, 1988.
M.A., B.S., John Brown University
JACOB H. STRATMAN, Assistant Professor of English, 2007.
Ph.D., Marquette University
M.A., Missouri State University
B.A., William Jewell College
TONYA L. SUAREZ, Instructor of Business, 2009.
M.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., John Brown University
BRENT C. SWEARINGEN, Instructional Services Librarian; Assistant Professor of Librarianship, 2006.
M.S., University of Illinois
M. Ed., DePaul University
B.A., University of Arkansas
CARLA B. SWEARINGEN, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2005.
Ph.D., Loyola University
B.A., Hendrix College
MARK A. TERRILL, Assistant Professor of Construction Management, 2010.
M.S., University of Texas
B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
ROBERT E. TIMMONS, Associate Professor of Graduate Business, 2004.
D.B.A., Anderson University
M.B.A., John Brown University
B.S., Pittsburg State University
D. MARGO TURNER, Professor of Education, 2012.
Ed.D., University of Texas
M.S.E., Texas Wesleyan University
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
WENDY SODERQUIST TOGAMI, Senior Director, The Soderquist Center; Instructor of Business, 1999.
M.A., Ball State University
B.A., Taylor University
FRANCIS E. UMESIRI, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2011.
Ph.D., University of Toledo
M.S., Central Michigan University
B.S., University of Lagos, Nigeria
GREGORY A. VARNER, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2012.
Ph.D., University of Missouri
M.S., University of Arkansas
B.A., Hendrix College
THOMAS W. VERDERY, Executive-In-Residence, The Soderquist Center; Professor of Business, 2009.
M.B.A., University of Dallas
B.A., Texas Tech University
DAVID H. VILA, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, 1999.
Ph.D., St. Louis University
M.Div., M.A., Covenant Theological Seminary
B.A., Covenant College
TIMOTHY S. WAKEFIELD, Professor of Biology, 2000.
Ph.D., Auburn University
M.A., University of Missouri
B.S., Union University
RANDALL E. WALDRON, Professor of Economics and International Business, 2012.
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
B.A., Northwestern University
JOE F. WALENCIAK, Associate Dean, College of Business; Professor of Business, 1982.
Ph.D., M.B.A., University of Arkansas
B.S., John Brown University
RAYMOND T. WEST, JR., Associate Professor of Computer Science, 1987.
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., New Mexico State University
PAUL H. WHITLEY, Assistant Professor of Music, 2011.
D. Mus, Northwestern University
M.M., New England Conservatory
B.M., Wheaton College
JESSICA H. WILSON, Assistant Professor of English, 2013.
Ph.D., Baylor University
M.E., University of Dallas
B.A., Pepperdine University
JACQUELINE S. WRIGHT, Director of Student Support Services; Instructor of Academic Services, 2006.
M.Ed., B.S., Northeastern State University
JAN HELMUT WUBBENA, Professor of Music, 1977.
Fellow of the American Guild of Organists
D.Mus.A., M.Mus., University of Colorado
A.B., Lebanon Valley College
TERESA R. WUBBENA, Professor of Music, 1976.
M.A., B.Mus.Ed., Sam Houston State University.
