President
Dr. Heath A. Thomas, President
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Gloucestershire.
Administrative Staff
Melanie Allred, Taylor and West University Resident Director
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma.
Kevin L. Armstrong, Network Systems Supervisor
B.S., University of Phoenix.
Brittay Barrett, Web Communications and Social Media Coordinator
Melissa Bartmess, Bursar
B.S., University of Phoenix.
Casi Bays, Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Ed., East Central University.
Britton Buss, Assistant Vice President of Academic Technology and Creative Communications
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Ben Cale, Admissions Counselor
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Joy Carl, Director of International Student Services
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Biola University.
Chase Chastain, Admissions Counselor
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Benjamin J. Cleveland, Assistant Director for Sports Medicine
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Florida State University.
Robert Cloyde, Senior Director of Development
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Tara L. Colvin, Endowed Scholarship Manager/NCAA Liaison
B.S., Tarleton State University.
Lisa Cook, Senior Student Financial Services Counselor
B.A., Oklahoma State University.
Canaan Crane, Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
B.A., M.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Coy Cypert, Director of Academic Technology and Creative Communications
B.S., East Central University.
Robert P. Davenport, Athletic Director
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., East Central University.
Kenny Day, Marketing Communications Director
B.A., University of Oklahoma.
Susan DeWoody, Provost
B.S., Arkansas Tech University; M.S., Northeastern State University; Ed.D., Dallas Baptist University.
Susan Donnelly, R.N, Campus Nurse
B.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington.
Brian C. Dude, Associate Athletic Director for External Operations
B.A., M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.
Anastasia Duncan, Mail Room Supervisor
B.S., Oklahoma State University
Kimberly Dussetschleger, Director of Recruitment, College of Graduate and Professional Studies
B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Mark Fisher, Software Support/System Analyst
Steven Floyd, Controller
B.P.A., M.B.A., University of Oklahoma; Certified Public Accountant.
Lauri Fluke, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Certified Public Accountant.
M. Steven Fluke, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Kalyn G. Fullbright, Assistant Director of Admissions for Prospective Student Experience
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Jon Fuller, Programmer/Analyist
B.S., M.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Kami L. Fullingim, Human Resource Administrator
B.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma.
David Gardner, Program Coordinator for Intramurals and Recreation
Cynthia Gates, Director of Events, Conferences, and Camps
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Breanne Gifford, Student Services Coordinator, College of Graduate and Professional Studies
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
David B. Gilmore, Facility Services Supervisor; Trades Diploma, Shawnee High School.
Paula Gower, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communication
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.E., University of Central Oklahoma.
Erin Guleserian, Director of the Residential Experience
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Ed., Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Dallas Baptist University.
Lori Hagans, Director of Career Services and Alumni Engagement
B.S.E., East Central University.
Heather Hamilton, Photographer
Kirt Henderson, Director of Student Success
B.A., M.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Robbie Henson, Dean, College of Nursing
B.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.S., University of Texas-Arlington; Ph.D., University of Colorado
James M. Hively, Director of Development
B.S., California Baptist University.
David C. Houghton, Dean, Paul Dickinson College of Business
B.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati.
Anna Howle, Senior Women’s Administrator, Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.
Carol Sue Humphrey, Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., University of North Carolina-Wilmington; M.A., Wake Forest University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Christopher Jensen, Football Coach
B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.E., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Mike Johnson, Director of Human Resources
B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Christopher T. Jones, Dean, James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics
B.A., Erskine College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Dakota Kappelle, Admissions Counselor
B.S.E., Oklahoma Baptist University
Tonia Kellogg, Director of the Executive Offices
Alumna, Oklahoma Baptist University.
L. Matt Kennedy, Head Cross Country/Assistant Track Coach
B.S., Midwestern State University.
Rachel Linton, Admissions Counselor
B.S.E., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Alex Lopez, Admissions Counselor
B.A, Oklahoma Baptist University.
Mike Manlapig, Athletic Facilities Coordinator, Women’s Golf Coach
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Chele D. Marker, Cash Creative Director/Publications Manager
B.A., Oklahoma State University.
Robert Marquardt, Manager of Facility Services
M.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Christopher W. Mathews, Dean, Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts
B.M., Union University; M.M., Southwest Missouri State University; D.M.A., University of Kentucky.
Linda McElroy, Coordinator of Pursuits Program
B.S., Indiana State University; M.S., Purdue University; Ed.D., University of Utah.
Crystal McKee, Director of Annual Operations and Special Events
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College; B.S., Mid-America Christian University
Marcia A. McQuerry, Director of Academic Records, Registrar
B.S., University of Oklahoma.
Kaleb Miears, Resident Director, The Lodge and the Village
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Matthew Miller, Database Administrator/Systems Support
Lindsay Mitchell, RAWC Wellness Coordinator
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Deonne Moore, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions
B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi.
Jack Moore, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Assistant to the President
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Carrie Myles, Executive Director of The Milburn Center, Director of Academic Advising
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.
Berry Nichols, Facility Services Supervisor; Ground and Athletic Fields
Adam Nickerson, Wireless Network Administrator
Gary Nickerson, Assistant Vice President for Information Systems and Services
B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Kyle Opskar, Agee Resident Director
B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Bruce Perkins, Vice President of Enrollment
B.A., Howard Payne University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Oral Roberts University.
Clay Phillips, Director of Student Ministry
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Auburn Powell, Admissions Counselor
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., Beeson Divinity School at Samford University
Janice G. Powell, Admissions Office Administrator
B.S., Texas Tech University.
Jason Proctor, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
B.B.A., Abilene Christian University.
Jonna Raney, Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Dayla L. Rowland, Kerr and Howard Resident Director
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Kyle Rudek, Accounting Manager
B.B.A., M.B.A. Oklahoma Baptist University.
Norris Russell, Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., Rice University; M.S., Ed.D, Texas A & M University-Commerce.
Bryce Schubert, Audio/Visual Technical Coordinator
Andrew Scott, Associate Director of Student Ministry
Melissa Scott, Student Financial Services Counselor
B.S., Oklahoma State University.
Damon Seymour, Digital Marketing Coordinator
AAS, Oklahoma City Community College
David P. Shannon, University Police Chief Diploma,
Ceritos High School; U.S. Air Force and Law Enforcement Training.
Jeanna Shea, Admissions Counselor
B.A, Oklahoma Baptist University.
Tara Lynn Signs, Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Director
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University.
Will Smallwood, Senior Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
B.S., University of Florida; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Randy L. Smith, Executive Vice President for Business and Administrative Services
B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Certified Public Accountant.
Jessica Stiles, Cheer and Pom Coach
B.M.C., University of Central Oklahoma.
Melissa Stroud, Director of Student Leadership and Engagement
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Union University; M.T.S., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.
Heath A. Thomas, President; Professor of Old Testament
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Gloucestershire.
Hannah Tucker, Admissions Counselor
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Joy Turner, Director of Global Mobilization
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lauren Vela, Admissions Counselor
B.A, Oklahoma Baptist University.
Larry Walker, Director of Campus Services
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.B.A., Oklahoma City University; B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Teri Ford Walker, Assistant Registrar, Director of Academic Services
B.S., Union University; M.R.E., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.
Danielle Wellman, Student Financial Services Counselor
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Laura Wellman, Programmer/Analyst
Michael D. White, Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S.E., Samford University; M.A., University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Jordyn Woodward, Admissions Counselor
B.B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Anthony S. Yousey, Men’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
University Faculty
(Under full-time appointment)
R. Jeanne Akin, Mary A. White Professor of Education
B.S., Southern Nazarene University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 1997; Associate Professor, 2003; Senior Faculty Status, 2003; Professor, 2009.
Tawa J. Anderson, Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Alberta; M.Div., Edmonton Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 2011; Graduate Faculty, 2014; Senior Faculty Status, 2017; Associate Professor, 2018.
Matthew B. Arbo, Jewell and Joe L. Huitt Assistant Professor of Religious Education, Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies
B.A., M.A., Liberty University; Ph.D. University of Edinburgh.
Assistant Professor, 2014; Graduate Faculty, 2014.
P. Kaylene Barbe, Frank W. Patterson Professor of Communications; Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 1990; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1996, Professor, 2009
Benjamin C. Baxter, Assistant Professor of Animation and Motion Graphics
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Casi Bays, Instructor of Physical Education; Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Ed., East Central University.
Instructor, 2013.
Julie Blackstone, Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma.
Instructor, 1997; Assistant Professor, 2009; Senior Faculty Status, 2010.
Jaime Lee Brantley, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Union University.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Robin R. Brothers, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
L.P.N., Autry Technology Center; B.S.N., Northwestern Oklahoma State University; M.S.N., University of Oklahoma;
Ph.D., Oklahoma City University, A.D.N., Northern Oklahoma College. Assistant Professor, 2016.
Joshua S. Brunet, Assistant Professor of Art
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.F.A., Hartford Art School, University of Hartford.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Jonathan Callis, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Rhodes College; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Assistant Professor, 2015.
Brian Camp, Professor of Family Science
B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Associate Professor, 2004; Senior Faculty Status, 2007; Professor, 2008.
R. Bruce Carlton, Professor of Missiology, WMU Professor of Missions
B.A., Georgetown Baptist College; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminar; M.A. Azusa Pacific University; D.Th., University of South Africa.
Professor, 2011; Graduate Faculty, 2014; Senior Faculty Status, 2017.
Yuan-Liang Albert Chen, Professor of Physics
B.S., Chung-Yuan Christian University; M.S., Ph.D., Baylor University.
Assistant Professor, 1986; Senior Faculty Status, 1991; Associate Professor, 1992; Professor, 2000.
Antonio A. Chiareli, Professor of Sociology and Intercultural Studies
B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Professor, 2016.
Rebecca Ann Coon, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Southern Nazarene University; M.S.N., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, A.D.N., Redlands Community College.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Christopher Cox, Instructor of Physical Education, Baseball Coach
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., East Central University.
Instructor, 2019.
John Cragin, Professor of International Business and Social Entrepreneurship
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Associate Professor, 1990; Professor, 1995; Senior Faculty Status, 2005.
Canaan Crane, Director of Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program; Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 2007; Senior Faculty Status, 2011; Associate Professor, 2013; Graduate Faculty, 2014.
Kelsey D’Emilio, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Oberlin College and Conservatory; M.M., Westminster Choir College.
Assistant Professor, 2018.
Michael Dean, Professor of Music
B.A., B.M., Minnesota State University-Moorhead; M.M., D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2006; Senior Faculty Status, 2011; Associate Professor, 2012; Professor, 2018.
Paul Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Biola University; M.S., University of Texas, Tyler; Ph.D., University of Texas, Dallas.
Assistant Professor, 2013.
Nathan Drake, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Clemson University; M.S., Clemson University; B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Associate Professor, 2018.
Hephzibah Dutt, Assistant Professor of Theatre; Director of Theatre
B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.
Assistant Professor, 2019.
Jason A. Eaker, Instructor of Physical Education, Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Texas Pan American University; M.A., Mercer University
Holly Easttom, Assistant Professor of News and Information
B.A., M.A., University of Central Oklahoma. Instructor, 2000; Assistant Professor, 2003.
Contessa E. Edgar, Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Sioux Falls; Ph.D, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
Assistant Professor, 2012; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2018.
Matthew Y. Emerson, Dean, Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, Associate Professor of Religion
B.S., Auburn University; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 2015.
Kaine Ezell, Associate Professor of English
B.M.E., B.A., Southern Arkansas University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
Assistant Professor, 2012; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2018.
Rebecca Marie Farley, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Shaelene R. Fipps, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., East Central University; M.S.N., University of Oklahoma, D.N.P., Grand Canyon University.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Corey Fuller, Ruth J. Odom Professorship in Fine Arts, Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.F.A., University of Central Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2009; Senior Faculty Status, 2014; Associate Professor, 2015.
David Gambo, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry
B.S., University of Jos, Nigeria; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 2018.
Laura K. Gramling, APRN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Midwestern State University, A.D.N., Oklahoma City Community College.
Assistant Professor, 2017.
Daryl D. Green, Dickinson Chair of Business, Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Southern University A&M; M.A., Tusculum College; D.B.A., Regent University.
Assistant Professor, 2016; Graduate Faculty, 2017.
Kevin Hall, Ida Elizabeth and J.W. Hollums Chair of Bible, Professor of Religion
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 1994; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2000; Professor, 2007.
Krista Hands, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Southern Nazarene University; M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2010; Associate Professor, 2014; Senior Faculty Status, 2015.
Keith Harman, Ernest C. Wheeler Chair of Business, Professor of Business
B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Webster University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Professor, 2006; Senior Faculty Status, 2010; Graduate Faculty, 2014.
Robbie Henson, Dean, College of Nursing, Lawrence C. and Marion Harris Chair of Nursing, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.S., University of Texas-Arlington; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Assistant Professor, 1991; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1997; Professor, 2006; Graduate Faculty, 2014.
Lee Hinson, Professor of Music
B.M.E., Baylor University; M.M., Texas A&M-Commerce; M.A.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
D.M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Associate Professor, 2005; Senior Faculty Status, 2011, Professor, 2013.
Brian K. Horn, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M. Ed., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Associate Professor, 2017.
David C. Houghton, Dean, Paul Dickinson College of Business; Professor of Business
B.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati.
Professor, 2010.
Anna Howle, Instructor of Physical Education and Health and Human Performance, Volleyball Coach, Senior Women’s Administrator
B.S., M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.
Instructor, 2008.
Carol Sue Humphrey, Professor of History
B.A., University of North Carolina-Wilmington; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill.
Assistant Professor, 1985; Senior Faculty Status, 1991; Associate Professor, 1992; Professor, 1998.
Jeri Nichole Jackson, Assistant Professor Nursing, Simulation Director
B.S.N., M.S.N, Oklahoma Baptist University; D.N.P., Duquesne University.
Assistant Professor, 2015.
Christopher Jensen, Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Football Coach
B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.E., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Instructor, 2013.
Bradley D. Jett, James E. Hurley Professor of Biology
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
Assistant Professor, 1998; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2002; Professor, 2009.
Christopher T. Jones, Dean, James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics, Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Erskine College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Professor, 2016.
Michael Jordan, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Assistant Professor, 2000; Senior Faculty Status, 2004; Associate Professor, 2006; Professor, 2016.
Elizabeth Justice, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.E., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 2015.
Bobby Kelly, Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion
B.A., Clear Creek Baptist Bible College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 1997; Senior Faculty Status, 2003; Associate Professor, 2003; Professor, 2009.
Joan Klerekoper, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Avila University; M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington.
Assistant Professor, 2017
Camille T. Lafleur, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
B.A., University of Kansas; M.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Assistant Professor, 2016; Graduate Faculty, 2016.
Louima Lilite, McGavern-Montgomery Professor of Music, Associate Professor of Voice
B.M., Biola University; M.M., Pennsylvania State University; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Assistant Professor, 2008; Senior Faculty Status, 2013; Associate Professor, 2014.
M. Lucrecia Litherland, Professor of Language
B.A., William Woods College; M.A., University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Assistant Professor, 1990; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1996; Professor, 2002.
Karen Longest, Behavioral and Social Sciences and Language and Literature, Professor of Psychology
B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.A., Central State University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Senior Faculty Status, 2008; Professor, 2017.
Scot A. Loyd, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Director of Forensics and Debate
B.A., M.A., Arkansas State University.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Abigail Mace, Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Preparatory Department
B.M., Vanderbilt University; M.M., University of Texas at Austin; D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin.
Assistant Professor, 2018.
Nathan Malmberg, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Assistant Professor, 2005; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2011.
Samantha L. Maples, Instructor, Softball Coach
B.H.S., Florida Atlantic University; M.B.A., Colorado Christian University
Instructor, 2018.
Sarah L. Marsh, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2011; Associate Professor, 2017; Senior Faculty Status, 2017.
William Ford Mastin, Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health and Human Performance, Track and Cross Country Coach
B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Ed., East Central University.
Assistant Professor, 1996.
Christopher W. Mathews, Dean, Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, Professor of Music
B.M., Union University; M.M., Southwest Missouri State University; D.M.A., University of Kentucky.
Professor, 2016.
Yvonne Mbote, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Assistant Professor, 2012; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2018.
Christopher P. McMillion, Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
John McWilliams, Professor of Natural Science
B.S.E., M.S., Ed.D., University of Arkansas.
Assistant Professor, 2000; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2004; Professor, 2016.
Benjamin Myers, Crouch-Mathis Professor of Literature
B.A., University of the Ozarks; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University.
Assistant Professor, 2005; Associate Professor, 2009; Professor, 2015.
Patricia Nelson, Associate Professor of Music Education
B.A., Trinity University; M.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Baylor University.
Associate Professor, 2018.
Brent Newsom, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Assistant Professor, 2012; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2018.
Roland Ngebichie-Njabon, Chemistry Instructor
B.S., University of Buea Buea; M.S., Universitaet Siegen; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
Instructor, 2016.
Gerald Nixon, Associate Professor of Accounting
A.A., York College; B.S., Oklahoma Christian University; M.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma.
Associate Professor, 2009; Graduate Faculty, 2014.
O. Alan Noble, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., Baylor University.
Assistant Professor, 2014.
Lindsey Z. Panxhi, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., John Brown University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Chad A. Payn, Assistant Professor of Sports and Recreation and Health and Human Performance, Director of National Sport and Recreation Ministry Center
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., United Sports Academy
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Justin Pierce, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music
B.M., McNeese State University; M.M., D.M.A., University of North Texas. Instructor,
2014; Assistant Professor, 2015.
John Powell, Professor of History
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Associate Professor, 2004; Senior Faculty Status, Professor, 2008.
Teresa C. Purcell, Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Bands
B.M.Ed., University of Texas at El Paso; M.M., Kansas State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.
Peter Purin, Associate Professor of Music Theory
B.A., Elmhurst College; M.A., The University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Assistant Professor, 2010; Senior Faculty Status, 2015; Associate Professor, 2016.
Sherri Thompson Raney, Professor of History and Political Science
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 1994; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2005; Professor, 2013.
Dan B. Reeder, Albert J. Geiger Professor of Finance
B.S., M.B.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; Certified Financial Analyst.
Assistant Professor, 1991; Senior Faculty Status, 1997; Professor, 1999.
Randy Ridenour, Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2000; Senior Faculty Status, 2005; Associate Professor, 2006.
Bret Roark, Ralph and Marie Barby Professor of Psychology, Division Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Assistant Professor, 1993; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1999; Professor, 2005.
Radonna Roark, Assistant Professor of French
B.S.E., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Bennington College.
Instructor, 2008; Assistant Professor, 2010.
Pam Robinson, Chair of the Division of Teacher Education and Director of Teacher Education, Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 1993; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1999; Professor, 2005.
Jessica L. Rohr, Assistant Professor of English, TESOL
B.A., Baptist Bible College; M.A., Missouri State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington.
Assistant Professor, 2017.
Rich Rudebock, Robert L. and Sara Lou Cargill Professor of Business
B.B.A., Kent State University; M.Ed., Texas Tech University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 2001; Associate Professor, 2008; Senior Faculty Status, 2010; Professor, 2014; Graduate Faculty, 2017.
Norris Russell, Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.A., Rice University; M.S., Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Assistant Professor, 1981; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1987; Professor, 1994.
Jennifer Ann Sharma, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist University, D.N.P., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Stephen R. Sims, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.C.M., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.M.A., Texas Tech University.
Assistant Professor, 2016.
Megan Smith, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Bob Jones University; M.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Assistant Professor, 2014.
Daniel Spillman, Associate Professor of History
B.A., Asbury University; M.A., Kent University; Ph.D., Emory University.
Associate Professor, 2017.
Charles Swadley, Associate Professor of English/Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of North Texas; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Lecturer, 1997; Instructor, 1999; Assistant Professor, 2002; Senior Faculty Status, 2005; Associate Professor, 2009.
Heath A. Thomas, Dean, Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry; Professor of Theology
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Gloucestershire.
Professor, 2015; Graduate Faculty, 2016.
Cherith A. Tucker, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Southern Nazarene University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2013; Senior Faculty Status, 2019; Associate Professor, 2019.
Dale A. Utt, Jr., Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Rhode Island; M.S., College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia.
Assistant Professor, 1989; Senior Faculty Status, 1995; Associate Professor, 1998.
James Vernon, Burton H. Patterson Professor of Music, Professor of Music
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.M., D.M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 1990; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 1996; Professor, 2010.
Lakshmi C. Kasi Viswanath, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Madras University; M.S., Anna University; M.Ph., Madurai Kamaraj University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Instructor, 2013; Assistant Professor, 2014.
Gaston Craig Walker, Wheeler Professor of Economics
B.B.A., M.B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Methodist University.
Associate Professor, 2000; Senior Faculty Status, 2004; Professor, 2009; Graduate Faculty, 2014.
M. Sidney Watson, Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.
Assistant Professor, 1999; Senior Faculty Status, Associate Professor, 2004; Professor, 2010.
Dawn Westbrook, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Assistant Professor, 2010; Senior Faculty Status, 2015.
Michael White, Instructor of Physical Education, Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Samford University; M.Ed., University of Alabama - Birmingham.
Instructor, 2008.
Dr. David Wesley Whitlock, Chancellor
B.S., M.B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
President, 2008; Chandellor, 2019.
Lyda Wilbur, Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.B.A., Cameron University; M.A., Millersville University; M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ed.D., University of Oklahoma.
Janette Wilson, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.S., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 2017.
Tony Yates, Associate Professor of Natural Science
A.A., Hutchinson Community Junior College; B.S., Oklahoma Christian College; M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State
University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 2008; Senior Faculty Status, 2013; Associate Professor, 2014.
Jacob M. Yenish, Assistant Professor of Theatre, Design Technician
B.A., Bethany Lutheran College; M.F.A., Minesota State University
Assistant Professor, 2018
Kellie Young, Assistant Professor of Education
A.S., Seminole State College; B.S., M.Ed., East Central University; Ed.D., Northcentral University.
Assistant Professor, 2014.
Anthony S. Yousey, Instructor of Physical Education, Men’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Instructor, 2013.
Professional Librarians
Rachel Hawkins, Director of Library Collections
B.D., Southwestern Oklahoma State University; M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma.
Denise Jett, Access Services/Curriculum Librarian
B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma.
Julie Rankin, Public Services Librarian
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma.
Emeriti
Manoi Smith Adair, Professor Emerita of Business
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.B.E., University of Oklahoma.
Instructor, 1955; Assistant Professor, 1958; Tenure, 1960; Associate Professor, 1969; Interim Dean, 1981-82, 1984-85,
1987-89; Professor, 1990; Professor Emeritus, 1997.
Bob R. Agee, President Emeritus
B.A., Union University; M.Div., D.Min, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., George Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University.
President, 1982; President Emeritus, 1997.
Oteka Ball, Professor Emerita of Sociology and Child Care Administration
M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 1989; Associate Professor, 1995. Professor Emerita, 2005.
Carol Ann Bell, Professor Emerita of Music
B.M.E., William Carey College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 1990; Senior Faculty Status, 1995; Associate Professor, 1997; Professor Emerita, 2014.
William James Brown, Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.M., University of Oklahoma.
Instructor, 1964; Assistant Professor, 1967; Associate Professor, 1991; Professor Emeritus 1998.
Monte A. Campbell, Professor Emeritus of Psychology
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., North Texas State University.
Associate Professor, 1986; Professor Emeritus, 2001.
Donald Clark, Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.M., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 1967; Tenure, 1972; Associate Professor, 1987; Professor Emeritus, 2007.
Douglas A. Clark, Professor Emeritus of Sociology
B.S., Wheaton College; M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Illinois; Graduate Study, Texas Technological College.
Assistant Professor, 1966; Associate Professor, Tenure, 1969; Professor Emeritus, 1983.
Johnny Cullison, Administrator Emeritus
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University.
Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs/Physical Plant, 1970; Administrator Emeritus, 2007.
Robert Dawson, Professor Emeritus of Applied Minsitry
B.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor; 1985; Associate Professor, 1991; Senior Faculty Status, 1991; Professor, 2003; Professor Emeritus, 2014.
Claudine Dickey, Dean Emerita of Nursing
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Ed., Central State University; M.S. Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Dean, College of Nursing, Professor of Nursing, 1982; Dean Emerita, 2000.
Ronald Duncan, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Associate Professor, 1990; Professor, Tenure, 1995; Professor Emeritus, 2010.
James W. Evans, Professor Emeritus of Religion
A.A. Decatur Baptist College; B.A., Wayland Baptist College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
J.W. Hollums Associate Professor, 1982; J.W. Hollums Professor, 1988; Professor Emeritus, 1998.
James Farthing, Professor Emeritus of History
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Duke University; Ph.D., Duke University.
Instructor, 1967; Assistant Professor, 1969; Associate Professor, Tenure, 1973; Professor, 1979. Professor Emeritus, 2005.
Ramona Farthing, Professor Emerita of French
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A.T., Duke University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Instructor, 1967; Assistant Professor, 1970; Tenure, 1975;Associate Professor, 1983; Professor 1990;
Professor Emerita, 2005.
Betty Joanne Gorrell, Professor Emerita of Nursing
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.S., Indiana University; Ed.D., University of Oklahoma.
Consultant 1973; Assistant Professor, 1982; Associate Professor 1990; Professor, 1997; Professor Emerita, 2000.
Roger Henderson Hadley, Professor Emerita of Telecommunications
B.A., Southern Oklahoma State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Associate Professor, 1985; Senior Faculty Status, 1991; Professor, 1995; Professor Emeritus, 2019.
Ronda Guest Hall, Professor Emerita of Spanish
B.A., Samford University; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.
Instructor, 1973; Assistant Professor, 1978; Tenure, 1979; Associate Professor, 1985; Professor, 1999.
Larry Joe Hall, Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., in English, Oklahoma City University; B.D., Garrett Theological Seminary; M.A., North Texas State University; Ph.D., North Texas State University.
Assistant Professor, 1974; Tenure, 1979; Associate Professor, 1980; Professor, 1986; Professor Emeritus, 2005.
Anne Hammond, Professor Emerita of English
A.B., Morehead State University; M.S.E., Ouachita Baptist University.
Assistant Professor, 1986; Senior Faculty Status, 1993; Associate Professor, 2002.
Paul Hammond, Dean Emeritus of Fine Arts
A.B., Morehead State University; M.C.M., D.M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Professor, 1986; Dean, 1986; Dean Emeritus, 2014.
Cindy Meyer Hanchey, Professor Emerita of Computer Science
B.S., M.B.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; Certified Data Educator.
Assistant Professor, 1985; Senior Faculty Status, 1989; Associate Professor, 1989; Professor Emerita, 2013.
M.Dale Hanchey, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
B.S., M.B.A., Louisiana State University; Certified Data Professional, Certificed Systems Programmer, Certified
Computer Professional
Assistant Professor, 1985; Senior Faculty Status, 1989; Associate Professor, 1989; Professor Emeritus, 2013.
Jim Hansford, Professor Emeritus of Music, Emeritus Director of Bands
B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M.E., Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Associate Professor, 1990; Professor, 1993; Senior Faculty Status, 1994; Professor Emeritus, 2014.
Peggy Ann Horton, Professor Emerita of Music
B.A.M., Furman University; M.M.E., Ouachita Baptist University.
Specialist, 1968; Instructor, 1974; Assistant Professor, Tenure, 1980; Professor Emerita, 2001.
Daniel Houston Hodges, Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Instructor, 1969; Assistant Professor, 1972; Tenure; 1974; Associate Professor, 1981; Professor, 1988; Professor Emeritus, 1998.
Rhetta Hudson, Professor Emerita of Music
B.M., M.M., University of Oklahoma.
Specialist, 1967; Instructor, 1971; Assistant Professor, 1975; Tenure, 1977; Associate Professor, 1990; Professor Emerita, 2010.
J. Oscar Jeske, Professor Emeritus of Family Development and Counseling
B.A., Southern California College; M.A., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary;
Ed.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Assistant Professor, 1969; Associate Professor, 1972; Tenure, 1974; Professor, 1980; Professor Emeritus, 2003.
Juanita Johnson, Professor Emerita of Nursing
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.S., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 1986; Associate Professor, 1997; Professor Emerita 2005.
Ronald Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M., Ouachita Baptist University; M.M., North Texas State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.
Tenure, 1976; Associate Professor, 1990; Professor, 1996; Professor Emeritus, 2007.
Rosemarie Lones, Professor Emerita of German
Akademisch geprufterUbersetzer, Diplomieter Dolmetscher, University of Graz (Autstria);
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Assistant Professor, 1969; Tenure, 1972; Associate Professor, 1975; Professor, 1981; Professor Emerita, 2001.
Warren L. McWilliams, Professor Emeritus of Theology
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbuilt University.
Assistant Professor, 1976; Tenure, 1981; Associate Professor, 1982; Professor, 1988; Senior Professor, 2018;
Professor Emeritus 2018
Sandra Meyer, Professor Emerita of Music
B.M., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa.
Instructor, 1975; Assistant Professor, 1980; Senior Faculty Status, 1980; Associate Professor, 1989; Professor Emerita, 2014.
William R. Mitchell, Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Oklahoma City University; M.A., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Instructor, 1958; Assistant Professor, 1959. Tenure, 1966; Associate Professor 1969; Professor, 1971; Dean of Arts and
Sciences, 1973-81; Dean of Unified Studies, 1981-82; Professor Emeritus, 1998.
Robbie Story Mullins, Professor Emeritus of Business
B.S., Southern Oklahoma State University; M.S., Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
Assistant Professor, 1984; Senior Faculty Status, 1990; Associate Professor, 1990; Professor, 1998; Professor Emerita, 2019.
John W. Parrish, Executive Vice President Emeritus
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University.
Instructor, 1964; Assistant Professor 1967; Director of Alumni and Annual Giving, 1979; Assistant Vice President for
Development 1983; Vice President for Institutional Advancement, 1986; Senior Vice President for Business and External
Affairs, 1991; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 1995; Interim President, 2007; Executive Vice President
Emeritus, 2005.
Mary Kay Parrish, Professor Emerita of Music
B.M., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.M., North Texas State University.
Instructor, 1967; Assistant Professor, 1967; Tenure, 1969; Associate Professor, 1980; Professor Emerita, 2003.
Norma Partridge, Professor Emerita of Music
B.M.E., M.A., Ouachita Baptist University.
Instructor, 1971; Assistant Professor, 1975; Senior Faculty Status, 1976; Associate Professor, 2001; Professor Emerita, 2010.
Jack Pearson, Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.M., George Peabody College for Teachers. Associate Professor of Music 1967; Tenure, 1972;
Associate Professor, 1983; Professor Emeritus, 2007.
C. Mack Roark, Professor Emeritus of Bible
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; B.D., D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.Th., Phillips University; M.A., University of Notre Dame.
Professor, 1994; Professor Emeritus, 2005.
James Robert Scrutchins, Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; B.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Baylor University.
Assistant, 1964; Instructor, 1965; Assistant Professor, 1968; Tenure, 1970; Associate Professor, 1980; Professor Emeritus, 2001.
J. Thomas Terry, Vice President Emeritus for Business Affairs
B.B.A., Baylor University.
Treasurer and Comptroller, 1967-75; Vice President for Business Affairs, 1975-82; Vice President for Business Affairs and
Executive Assistant to the resident, 1982-95; Executive Assistant to the President, 1995-98; Archivist, 1998; Vice President
Emeritus for Business Affairs, 2001.
Kathryne O’Bryan Timberlake, Professor Emerita of Music
B.M., Baylor University; Graduate Study, University of Oklahoma.
Assistant, 1953; Instructor, 1955; Assistant Professor, Tenure, 1979; Professor Emerita, 1990.
Doug Watson, Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., West Texas State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.
Assistant Professor 1980; Tenure, 1984; Associate Professor, 1985; Professor, 1992; Professor Emeritus, 2010.
Joseph Robert Weaver, Vice President Emeritus for Academic Affairs
B.A., Louisiana College; M.Th., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Chaplain, 1980; Assistant Professor, 1984; Associate Professor, 1987; Senior Faculty Status, 1988; Professor, 1993; Dean,
College of Arts and Sciences, 1994; Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, 1996; Vice President Emeritus, 2005.
Martha Jane Wester, Professor Emerita of Art
B.A., Baylor University; M.A. University of Oklahoma.
Assistant, 1971; Instructor, 1975; Assistant Professor, Tenure, 1980; Professor Emerita, 2000.
Tom Wilks, Professor Emeritus of Religious Education
B.A., Louisiana College; Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
University Chaplain, 1980; Assistant Professor, 1984; Associate Professor, 1987; Senior Faculty Status, 1988;
Professor, 1993; Professor Emeritus, 2010.
John Clay Willis, Professor Emeritus of Business
B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.B.A. Texas Christian University.
Slayden A. Yarbrough, Professor Emeritus of Religion
B.A., Southwest Baptist College; Ph.D., Baylor University.
Assistant Professor, 1979; Associate Professor, 1982; Tenure, 1984; Professor, 1988; Professor Emeritus, 2001.
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