The Faculty and Administration

2006-2007

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

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

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

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

Bryan L. Ballinger (2000-    )
Assistant Professor in Digital Media Arts

BFA, 1990, Columbus College of Art and Design; MFA, 2005, Lesley 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

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, Chair of the Division of Philosophy and Religious Studies

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

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

Michael J. Burnett (2001-    )
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, Scenic Designer / Technical Director

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 and PhD, 2001, Regent University.

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

BS, 1981, Huntington University; MA, 1993, Ball State University; graduate study, Indiana State University.

Rebecca L. Coffman (1993-    )
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-    )
 Professor of English, Chair of the Division of Humane Studies

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

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

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

Bruce D. Evans (1991-    )
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 and PhD, 1989, Drew University.

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

BA, 1982 and MCM, 1984, Huntington University; MA, 1992, Wheaton College Graduate School; EdD, 2005, Ball State University.

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

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

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

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

A. Norris Friesen (1985-    )
Vice President and 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 and 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 and PhD, 1997, Louisiana State University.

Scott A. Hippensteel (2005-    )
Instructor in Music

BME, 1990, Indiana University; MA, 1998 and graduate study, Ball State University.

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

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

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

BS, 1975 and 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.

Troy D. Irick (2002-    )
Vice President for Advancement

BS, 1985, Huntington University; Certified Public Accountant.

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 and PhD, 1971, Michigan State University; graduate study, Ball State University.

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

BS, 1978 and MS, 1982, Southwest Missouri State University; MA, 1993 and 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.

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

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

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

BS, 1948, Huntington University; MS, 1952 and MS, 1953 and 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.

J. Stephan Leeper (2005-    )
Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts

BFA, 1990, School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston and Tufts University; MFA, 2007 The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley 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-    )
 Assistant Professor of Music

BS, 1990, William Jewell College; MA, 1993, Truman State University; DA, 2005, Ball State University.

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

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

Carla J. MacDonald (2005-    )
Assistant Professor of Social Work

BSW, 1979, Manchester College; MSW, 1981, Indiana University; MBA, 1991, University of Saint Francis.

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

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

Ann C. McPherren (1981-    )
Vice President for University Planning and Strategy, Professor of Business and Economics

BA, 1978, Huntington University; MS, 1982 and 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 and 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.

Robert A. Myers (2005-    )
Assistant Professor of Worship Leadership

BA, 1978, Biola University; MM, 1986, California State University, Fullerton; DSW, 2007, The Institute for Worship Studies.

Ruth E. Nalliah (1995-    )
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Chair of the Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

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 and 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.

John W. Paff (1993-    )
Executive Assistant to the President, Executive Director of Communications

BA, 1985, Oral Roberts University; MA, 1987, Regent 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 and 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 and 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 Communication

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

Matthew D. Ruiz (2006-    )
Assistant Professor in Exercise Science

BS, 1999, Lipscomb University; MS, 2002, Springfield College; PhD candidate, University of Minnesota.

Mary E. Ruthi (1978-80; 1983-     )
Professor of Sociology, Chair of the Division of Business and Social Science

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

Marlene J. Schleiffer (1973-2005)
Professor Emeritus of Music

BSM, 1959, Summit Christian College; MM, 1962 and 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, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Chair of the Division of Education, Kinesiology and Recreation Management

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

Edwin W. Tait (2006-    )
Assistant Professor of Bible and Religion

BA, 1993, Milligan College; MA, 2001 and PhD, 2005, Duke University.

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

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

Linda K. Urschel (1984-     )
Professor of English

BS, 1980 and 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 and PhD, 1973, Clarkson University.

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

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

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

BA, 1985, Westmont College; MA, 1995 and 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 (1969-2006)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education

BS, 1969, Huntington University; MS, 1973, University of Saint Francis; 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

2006-2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jody K. Davenport, MS............................................................ physical education

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

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

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

Ellissa L. Geller, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RuthAnn Price, MA............................................................. ministry and missions

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

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

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

Kristi C. Shamburger, MFA....................................................................... theatre

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

Michael C. Thompson, BA........................................................................... Bible

Patricia A. Zezula, EdD........................................................... physical education

Adjunct Faculty in Music

2006-2007

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

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

Eric D. Clancy, BA....................................................................................... jazz

Melissa R. Cole, MUSB................................................................... accompanist

David B. Cooke, MM............................................................................. trombone

John R. Gardner, BME............................................................................. clarinet

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

Michael E. Lewellen, BM................................................................... French horn

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

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

Terra E. Rowley, MM........................................ music therapy, education methods

Phillip J. Schurgar II, MM............................................................................ guitar

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

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

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

Drew M. Wutke, MUSB.................................................................... accompanist

Graduate School of Christian Ministries Instructional and Adjunct Faculty

2006-2007

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

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

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

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

Ronald L. Coffey, MA............................................................. discipling ministries

Philip J. Collins, PhD...................................................... youth ministry leadership

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

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

Daniel W. Lambert, PhD................................................. youth ministry leadership

Scott J. Larson, PhD...................................................... youth ministry leadership

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

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

David A. Livermore, PhD................................................. youth ministry leadership

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

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

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

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

Marvin A. Penner, PhD................................................... youth ministry leadership

Kara A. Powell, PhD....................................................... youth ministry leadership

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

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

David W. Robbins, MDiv.................................................. youth ministry leadership

Rene D. Rochester, EdD................................................. youth ministry leadership

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

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

Roger A. Vezeau, MA..................................................... youth ministry leadership

Coaching Staff in Athletics

2006-2007

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

Beth Herrell.................................................................. Assistant Athletic Trainer

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

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

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

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

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

Mark D. Green..................................................................................... Golf, Men

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

Nathan A. Sharpe....................................................................... Soccer, Women

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

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

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

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