The Faculty and Administration

2004-2005

G. Blair Dowden (1991-    )
President of the University and Professor of Business and Education

AB, 1974, Wheaton College; MA, 1978, Ball State University; EdD, 1981, Ball State University.

Kathryn J. Anders (1974-90)
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Education

BS, 1968, Indiana University; MS, 1970, Indiana University; MA, 1981, Butler University.

Thomas W. Ayers (1995-    )
Vice President for Business and Finance

BA, 1977, Taylor University; MA, 1978, Ball State University; MBA, 1983, Ball State University.

Jack P. Barlow, Sr. (1967-99)
Associate Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science

BRE, 1964, William Tyndale College; MA, 1965, Eastern Michigan University; graduate study, Michigan State University, Ball State University.

Chaney R. Bergdall (1975-    )
Professor of Bible and Religion, Chair of the Division of Philosophy and Religious Studies

BA, 1969, Huntington University; MA, 1970, Jerusalem University College; MDiv, 1973, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, 1986, Fuller Theological Seminary; graduate study, Grace Theological Seminary.

Jeffrey C. Berggren (1993-    )
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing

BS, 1984; BS, 1989, John Brown University.

Thomas E. Bergler (2000-    )
Assistant Professor of Ministry and Missions

BS, 1986, University of Michigan; MA, 1995, Wheaton College; PhD, 2001, University of Notre Dame.

William H. Bordeaux (1987-    )
Professor of Chemistry

BA, 1968, Houghton College; DA, 1976, University of Miami; graduate study, North Carolina State University.

Charles L. Brady (1959-86)
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business

BS, 1946, Northwest Missouri State College; AM, 1952, University of Northern Colorado.

Dwight D. Brautigam (1987-    )
Professor of History

BA, 1979, Houghton College; MA, 1982, University of Kentucky; PhD, 1987, University of Rochester.

Beth A. Burch (1993-    )
 Associate Professor of Biology, Chair of the Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

BS, 1985, Millersville University; MS, 1988, University of Florida; PhD, 1993, University of Florida.

Michael J. Burnett (2001-    )
Assistant Professor of Theatre

BA, 1994, Sul Ross State University; MFA, 1997, University of Mississippi.

Susan J. Burson (2002-    )
Instructor of Education

BS, 1982, Gardner-Webb University; MA, 1997, Georgetown College.

Lance D. Clark (1993-    )
Assistant Professor of Communication

BA, 1989, Huntington University; MA, 1991, Regent University; PhD, 2001, Regent University.

Ronald L. Coffey (1986 -    )
Vice President for Student Development

BS, 1982, Gardner-Webb University; MA, 1997, Georgetown College.

Rebecca L. Coffman (1993-    )
Associate Professor of Art

BFA, 1985, Hardin-Simmons University; MFA, 1989, Texas Tech University.

Sharon L. Custer (1973-    )
Assistant Professor of Business, Assistant Director of Excel Program

BS, 1966, Huntington University; MS, 1975, University of Saint Francis; graduate study, Ball State University.

Andrew D. Dickson (2004-    )
Assistant Professor of Art

BS, 1995, Western Baptist College; MFA, 2003, California State University, Long Beach.

Delbert D. Doughty, II (1996-    )
 Associate Professor of English

BA, 1988, University of South Florida; MA, 1991, University of South Florida; PhD, 1995, Pennsylvania State University.

Patrick J. Eggleton (1999-    )
Associate Professor of Mathematics

BS, 1987; MEd, 1991, University of South Florida; PhD, 1995, University of Georgia.

Bruce D. Evans (1991-    )
Associate Professor of Biology

BS, 1985, University of Charleston; PhD, 1991, Emory University.

Mark R. Fairchild (1986-    )
Professor of Bible and Religion

BS, 1976, Pennsylvania State University; BA, 1980, Toccoa Falls College; MDiv, 1982, Asbury Theological Seminary; MPhil, 1985, Drew University; PhD, 1989, Drew University.

Luke S. Fetters (1999-    )
Assistant Professor of Ministry and Missions

BA, 1982; MCM, 1984, Huntington University; MA, 1992, Wheaton College Graduate School; graduate study, Ball State University.

Paul R. Fetters (1972-2002)
Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Dean Emeritus for the Graduate School

BA, 1955, Huntington University; BD, 1959, Huntington University; MDiv, 1969, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; MS, 1975, Saint Francis College; DMin, 1980, Fuller Theological Seminary; graduate study, Wright State University.

G. William Fisher (1993-    )
Dean of Christian Faith and Life, and Campus Pastor

BA, 1981, Sioux Falls College; MDiv, 1987, Fuller Theological Seminary; graduate study, Oxford University.

A. Norris Friesen (1985-    )
Vice President and Academic Dean, Professor of German

BA, 1972, Tabor College; MS, 1980, Kansas State University; PhD, 1991, Purdue University.

Robert E. Hale (1961-1997)
Professor Emeritus of Physics

BS, 1951, Ball State University; MA, 1960, Western Michigan University; EdD, 1973, Ball State University; PedD (hon.), 1997, Huntington University; graduate study, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Kansas, University of Arizona, Ohio University.

Sarah J. Harvey (1981-    )
Registrar

BA, 1978, Huntington University; MA, 1981, Ball State University; graduate study, Ball State University.

William Hasker (1966-2000)
Distinguished Professor and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

AB, 1956, Wheaton College; BD, 1959, American Baptist Seminary of the West; PhD, 1961, University of Edinburgh; graduate study, Fuller Theological Seminary, University of California at Berkeley.

Herbert Jack Heller (2002-    )
Assistant Professor of English

BA, 1985, Bryan College; MA, 1989, Louisiana State University; PhD, 1997, Louisiana State University.

Stephen D. Holtrop (1992-    )
Associate Professor of Education and Associate Dean for Graduate and Adult Studies

BA, 1982, Calvin College; MA, 1988, University of Iowa; PhD, 1992, University Iowa.

W. Kenneth Hopper (1990-    )
Assistant Professor of Art

BS, 1975, Ball State University; MA, 1980, Ball State University; graduate study, Purdue University.

Gary K. House (2000-    ) 
Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries, Director of MA in Pastoral Ministries, Director of Mentoring

BA, 1978, Asbury College; MDiv, 1982, Asbury Theological Seminary; MA, 1988, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, 1999, University of South Carolina.

Beth Felker Jones (2004-    )
Assistant Professor of Bible and Religion

BA, 1998, DePauw University; MTS, 2000, Duke University Divinity School; PhD, 2004, Duke University.

Francis L. Jones (1971-    )
Professor of Mathematical Sciences

BA, 1966, Huntington University; MS, 1967, Michigan State University; PhD, 1971, Michigan State University; graduate study, Ball State University.

Karen E. Jones (1997-    )
Associate Professor of Ministry and Missions

BS, 1978, Southwest Missouri State University; MS, 1982, Southwest Missouri State University; MA, 1993, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, PhD, 1998 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Robert E. Kaehr (1976-    )
Director of Library Services and Assistant Professor of Library Science

BA, 1965, Huntington University; MA, 1972, Northern Arizona University; MLS, 1976, George Peabody College; graduate study, Indiana University.

Benjamin C. Kendall (2004-    )
Visiting Instructor in Music

BM, 1996, Southwest Baptist University; MM, 2000, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

George W. Killian, Jr. (2001-    )
Assistant Professor of Music

BA, 1988, Anderson University; MM, 1991, Ball State University; DMA, 2000, Arizona State University.

Ned J. Kiser (1995-    )
 Vice President for Advancement

BSEE, 1976, Iowa State University; MDiv, Grace Theological Seminary.

Richard E. Klopfenstein (1953-87)
Associate Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education

BS, 1948, Huntington University; MS, 1952, Indiana University; MS, 1953, Indiana University; Dir PE, Dir Rec, 1953, Indiana University.

Steven W. Lee (1986-    )
Professor of Psychology

BA, 1973, Bethel College (MN); MS, 1978, North Dakota State University; EdD, 1985, University of South Dakota.

Twyla F. Lee (2004-    )
Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of Social Work Education

BA, 1974, Bethel College (MN); MSW, 1976, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University.

Jeffrey L. Lehman (1998-    )
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

BA, 1991, Bluffton College; MS, 1993, Illinois State University, PhD, 2004, Nova Southeastern University.

Robert C. Lynn (2004-    )
 Visiting Instructor in Music

BS, 1990, William Jewell College; MA, 1993, Truman State University.

W. Todd Martin (1999-    )
Associate Professor of English

BA, 1989, William Jewell College; MA, 1991, Wake Forest University; PhD, 1998, Baylor University.

David W. McEowen (1997-    )
Assistant Professor in Business

BS, 1970, Purdue University; MBA, 1984, Saint Francis College; graduate study, Rochester Institute of Technology.

Ann C. McPherren (1981-    )
Professor of Business and Economics, Chair of the Division of Business and Social Science

BA, 1978, Huntington University; MS, 1982, Ball State University; EdD, 1992, Ball State University; graduate study, Indiana University.

Paul E. Michelson (1974-    )
Distinguished Professor and Professor of History

AB, 1967, Emporia State University; AM, 1969, Indiana University; PhD, 1975, Indiana University.

Kevin D. Miller (2002-    )
Assistant Professor of Communication

BA, 1987, Eastern Mennonite University; MA, 1992, Ohio State University; PhD, 2002, University of Kentucky.

Ruth E. Nalliah (1995-    )
Associate Professor of Chemistry

BA, 1989, Bluffton College; PhD, 1995, University of Toledo.

Randy L. Neuman (1982-    )
Associate Director of Library Services and Assistant Professor of Library Science

AB, 1980, Huntington University; MLS, 1981, University of Michigan; graduate study, Ball State University.

Gary C. Newton (1998-    )
Professor of Discipling Ministries, Director of MA in Discipling Ministries

BA, 1973, Houghton College; MA, 1977; PhD, 1987, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

James M. O'Donnell (1993-    )
Associate Professor of Business and Economics and Executive-in-Residence

AB, 1970, Brown University; MEd, 1973, Rhode Island College; MBA, 1979, Columbia University.

Imogene M. Palmer (1952-81)
Registrar Emeritus

BA, 1944, Huntington University.

Terrell M. Peace (1998-    )
Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education

BS, 1973, Clemson University; MRE, 1980, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, 1984, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Evelyn J. Priddy (1990-     )
Professor of Education

BS, 1972, Huntington University; MS, 1976, Indiana University; EdD, 1989, Ball State University.

Wayne L. Priest (1997-    )
Associate Professor of Psychology

BA, 1980, Anderson University; MAR, 1983, Anderson University; PhD, 1993, Ball State University.

David D. Rahn (1986-    ) 
Professor of Youth Ministries, Director of MA in Youth Ministries, Director of the Link Institute

BA, 1976, Huntington University; MA, 1981, Wheaton College; PhD, 1991, Purdue University.

Michael W. Rowley (1998-    )
Associate Professor of Speech

BA, 1991; MA, 1992, University of Central Florida; PhD, 1997, Florida State University.

Mary E. Ruthi (1978-80; 1983-     )
Professor of Sociology

BA, 1972, Sterling College; MA, 1975, University of Nebraska at Lincoln; PhD, 1978, University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

John E. Sanders (1998-    )
Professor of Philosophy and Religion

BA, 1979, Trinity College; MA, 1987, Wartburg Theological Seminary; ThD, 1996, University of South Africa.

Marlene J. Schleiffer (1973-    )
Professor of Music

BSM, 1959, Summit Christian College; MM, 1962, Indiana University; PhD, 1973, Indiana University.

Ray A. Seilhamer (2001-    )
Associate Dean for the Graduate School, Director of MA in Counseling Ministries, Professor of Practical Theology

BA, 1960, Huntington University; BD, 1963, Huntington University Theological Seminary; ThM, 1967, Princeton Theological Seminary; DMin, 1976, Christian Theological Seminary; clinical training, Ann Arbor Medical Hospital and Ypsilanti State Mental Hospital; graduate study, Temple University.

David S. Shamburger (2004-    )
Assistant Professor of Theatre

BA, 1993, Northwestern State University; MFA, 1997, University of Nevada.

Gerald D. Smith (1967-    )
Professor of Physics and Chemistry

BS, 1964, Huntington University; PhD, 1972, Purdue University; graduate study, University of Washington, Michigan State University, Ball State University, Louisiana State University.

Patricia R. Spedden (1983-    )
Professor of Music, Chair of the Division of Visual and Performing Arts

BMus, 1973, Centenary College; MM, 1975, University of Maine; DA, 1982, Ball State University.

Cynthia L. Steury (1980-82; 1986-    )
Associate Professor of Education and Assistant Dean for Faculty Development

BS, 1971, Huntington University; MA, 1974, Bowling Green State University; EdD, 1997, Ball State University.

John K. Thompson (2002-    )
Assistant Professor of Music

BME, 1995, New Mexico State University; MM, 1997, New Mexico State University; DMA, 2003, The University of Memphis.

Gary W. Turner (2001-    )
Director of Athletics

BS, 1975, Greenville College; MS, 1980 Western Illinois University.

Kathy A. Turner (2001-    )
Instructor in Education

BA, 1975, Greenville College; MS, 1987, Wichita State University.

Constance L. Updike (1988-    )
Assistant Professor of Recreation Management, Chair of the Division of Education, Physical Education, Exercise Science and Recreation Management

BS, 1971, Manchester College; MS, 1977, Indiana University; graduate study, Saint Francis College, Indiana University, Ball State University.

Linda K. Urschel (1984-     )
Professor of English, Chair of the Division of Humane Studies

BS, 1980, Indiana University; MAT, 1984, Indiana University; PhD, 1992, Ball State University.

Jeffrey B. Webb (1999-    )
Associate Professor of History

BA, 1987, Baldwin-Wallace College; MA, 1989, Cleveland State University; PhD, 2001, University of Chicago.

Winfield B. Wetherbee (1977-    )
Professor of Mathematical Sciences

BS, 1967, Wheaton College; MS, 1969, Clarkson University; PhD, 1973, Clarkson University.

Anita J. Wickersham (1983-    )
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business

BA, 1980, Huntington University; MBA, 1988, Ball State University; graduate study, Ball State University; Certified Public Accountant.

David M. Woodruff (2000-    )
Associate Professor of Philosophy

BA, 1985, Westmont College; MA, 1995, Syracuse University; PhD, 1995, Syracuse University.

Paul A. Worfel (2005-    )
Assistant Professor of Education

BME, 1973, Central Michigan University; MM, 1978, Eastman School of Music; MA, 2001, Western Michigan University; PhD, 2005, Indiana University.

Patricia A. Zezula (1969-    )
Professor of Physical Education

BS, 1969, Huntington University; MS, 1973, Saint Francis College; EdD, 1981, Ball State University; graduate study, Georgia College at Midgeville, University of Michigan, Michigan State University.

Carl D. Zurcher (1950-89)
Professor Emeritus of Speech

BA, 1948, Huntington University; MA, 1950, Northwestern University; PhD, 1973, Purdue University; LHD (hon.), 1989, Huntington University.

Undergraduate Adjunct Instructors

2004-2005

Dustin P. Abshire, MA.............................. sociology

George H. Arnold, BS................................. physics

Connie J. Anderson, MA.................................. math

Catherine L. Ayers, MA.................. special education

Brent A. Birdsall, MDiv................... Bible and religion

Lisa M. Bottitta, EdM................... physical education

John F. Branham, JD...................... political science

Ella K. Burnett, MFA..................................... theater

Debra K. Cherry, MS............ precollege mathematics

Deborah L. Daugherty, MS.......... physical education

Stephanie J. Demorest, MA............................. Bible

Stephen T. Doyle, BS.................. physical education

Paul R. Fetters, PhD...................... Bible and religion

Jamie E. Foday, MA................................. education

Ronald G. Goetz, MA............................. psychology

Karen S. Hatch, MA..................... physical education

Eric R. Hedin, PhD ..................................... physics

Rebekah D. Hubley, BA...................................... art

Valerie A. Hughes, MA................. physical education

Troy D. Irick, BS, CPA............................ accounting

L. Wayne Kimbrell, MA............................. education

Janice M. King, MA.................................... Spanish

Thomas R. King, AB.................... physical education

Lynda S. Kline, MA...................... physical education

Brent D. Kuster, BA.......................... communication

Brigitte G. Martin, MA................................... French

Pamela J. Massengill, MS......................... education

Jule E. McKanna, MA.................. physical education

Richard B. Miller, BSS.................. computer science

Michael V. Perkins, BA............................. journalism

Ty S. Platt, MS............................ physical education

RuthAnn Price, MA.................. educational ministries

David A. Ross, MS................................... sociology

Waldo R. Roth, MA....................... computer science

David A. Schroeder..................... physical education

Kristie C. Shamburger, MFA.......................... theatre

Donald L. Sherman, MA............... physical education

Mark A. Stober, MBA........................ communication

Lawrence A. Wiedman, PhD........... natural resources

Adjunct Faculty in Music

2004-2005

Darlene S. Burkett, BA bell choir, piano, staff accompanist

Philip S. Burkett, MA................. voice, church music

Eric D. Clancy.................................................. jazz

Melissa R. Cole, BA............................. accompanist

David B. Cooke........................................ trombone

John R. Gardner.......................................... clarinet

Scott A. Hippensteel, MA........ instrumental methods

Joni C. Killian, MM.......................................... voice

Michael E. Lewellen............................... French horn

Campbell R. MacDonald, BM....................... clarinet

Janet M. MacKay-Galbraith, MM....................... flute

Amy L. Prickett, MM....................................... voice

Daniel C. Quinn.............................................. guitar

Terra E. Rowley, MM music therapy, education methods

Eric C. Schweikert, BM............................ percussion

Alan R. Severs............................................ trumpet

Mark C. Stanek, DA........................................ guitar

Matthew J. Walter, BS................................. trumpet

Liisa R. Wiljer, MA........................................... viola

Graduate School of Christian Ministries Instructional and Adjunct Faculty

2004-2005

Thomas E. Bergler, PhD.................. youth ministries

Brent A. Birdsall, MDiv.................................... Bible

Dan L. Boen, PhD...................... pastoral counseling

John F. Branham, JD............... counseling ministries

Thomas L. Broadbeck, MCM........ pastoral ministries

David N. DeSelm, MS, MCh......... pastoral ministries

A. Norris Friesen, PhD............. counseling ministries

Richard Hawks, MDiv................... pastoral ministries

Dennis L. Howard, MA.................... family ministries

Karen E. Jones, PhD....................... youth ministries

Steven W. Lee, EdD................ counseling ministries

Twyla F. Lee, MSW.................. counseling ministries

Scott L. Makin, MA......................... family ministries

Michele R. Mallett, MSW.......... counseling ministries

Dennis R. Miller, MDiv..................................... Bible

Gary C. Newton, PhD................. discipling ministries

David R. Rahn, PhD........................ youth ministries

Doris J. Rapp, PhD................. counseling ministries

Ray A. Seilhamer, DMin........... counseling ministries

Budd D. Teare, MS.................. counseling ministries

Coaching Staff in Athletics

2004-2005

Director of Athletics.......................... Gary W. Turner

Athletic Trainer..................... Kevin S. Vanden Akker

Asst. Athletic Trainer............................. Beth Herrell

Basketball, Men............................... Steven D. Platt

Basketball, Women.............................. Lori L. Culler

Baseball, Men.............................. Michael D. Frame

Cheerleading.............................. Candace L. Cooper

Cross Country, Men and Women...... Thomas R. King

Golf, Men......................................... Peter Schownir

Soccer, Men............................... Russell W. Lawson

Soccer, Women......................... Thomas M. Datema

Softball, Women.............................. Doug P. Gower

Tennis, Men and Women................... Gary W. Turner

Track, Men and Women.................. Thomas R. King

Volleyball, Women..................... David A. Schroeder