2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty



Teaching Faculty

The first date is the year of appointment to the faculty, followed by rank and department.

Allison, Stephen H., 1984, Professor, Robert and Mary Ann Hall Endowed Chair of Psychology and Intercultural Studies; BS, ACU, 1976; MA, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1978; MS, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, 1980; PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1982.
Aquino, Frederick D., 1998, Professor of Theology, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1989; MDiv, ACU, 1993; MA, ACU, 1994; PhD, Southern Methodist University, 2000.
Archer, Carolina, 2014, Instructor of Language and Literature; BAS, ACU, 2008; MA, New Mexico State University, 2013.
Arrington, Jeff E., 1989, Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics, Director of Engineering, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; BS, ACU, 1982; MEEE, University of Utah, 1984; EE, University of Utah, 1986; PhD, University of Utah, 1989.
Ashlock, Rodney, 1998, Assistant Professor and Chair of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Harding University, 1987; MDiv, ACU, 1991; PhD, Baylor University, 2002.
Atkinson, Melissa D., 2000, Assistant Professor of Library Science and E-Collections and Web Services Librarian; BS, ACU, 1994; MLS, University of North Texas, 2000.
Austin, Lynette, 2008, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; BS, ACU, 1985; MA, ACU, 1987; PhD, University of Houston, 2007.
Bacon, Cheryl Mann, 1979-81, 1990, Professor and Chair of Journalism and Mass Communication; BA, ACU, 1976; MA, ACU, 1979; EdD, Texas Tech University, 1991.
Baggs, Terry, 2007, Associate Professor and Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders; BA, Freed-Hardeman University, 1977; MS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1981; PhD, University of Memphis, 1992.
Bailey, Garry, 2007, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Academic Director of Duncum Center for Conflict Resolution; BBA, ACU, 1985; MA, ACU, 1987; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1994.
Baker, Laura, 1995, Associate Professor of Library Science; BBA, ACU, 1987; MLIS, University of Texas, 1993.
Baldridge, Stephen, 2009, Associate Professor of Social Work; BSSW, Lubbock Christian University, 2001; MSSW, University of North Texas at Arlington, 1996; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2010.
Bane, Annie, 2015, Instructor of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BS, ACU, 2007; MS, Baylor University, 2010.
Barbarick, Clifford, 2011, Assistant Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Pepperdine University, 2001; MDIV, Pepperdine University, 2005; PhD, Baylor University, 2011.
Barnett, Denise, 1991, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; BS, ACU, 1980; MA, ACU, 1982; PhD, Texas Tech Univ. Health Science Center, 2010.
Beck, Richard, 1998, Professor and Chair of Psychology; BS, ACU, 1989; MS, ACU, 1994; PhD, Southern Methodist University, 1997.
Bell, Joe D., 1985, Associate Professor; BSEd, ACU, 1977; MS, University of North Texas, 1983; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1997.
Bender, Brenda, 2001, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; BSEd, ACU, 1990; MS, University of North Texas, 1994; PhD, University of Memphis, 2001.
Bennett, B. Cole, 2000, Professor of Language and Literature and Director of the University Writing Center; BBA, Harding University, 1989; MA, University of Arkansas, 1996; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002.
Berryhill, Carisse Mickey, 2004, Professor of Library Science; BA, Harding College, 1973; MA, Harding University, 2001; MS, University of North Texas, 1990; PhD, Florida State University of Tallahassee, 1982.
Bertram, Dale E., 2012, Professor and Chair of Marriage and Family Studies; BA, Eastern New Mexico University, 1981; MA, Eastern New Mexico University, 1983; MEd, Albertson College of Idaho, 1991; PhD, Nova-Southeastern University, 1995.
Boiles, Leslie, 2015, Visiting Instructor of Nursing; BS, ACU, 1999; MS, Hardin-Simmons University, 2014.
Bolin, Phyllis, 2005, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Director of Quality Enhancement Program; BSEd, ACU, 1970; MAT, University of Texas at Dallas, 1991; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 2003.
Boyles, John H., 2016, Assistant Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry, BS, BA, BM University of Florida, 2007; MDiv, Yale Divinity School, 2010.
Brannan, Daniel K., 1988, Professor of Biology; BS, University of New Mexico, 1975; MS, Ohio State University, 1977; PhD, University of New Mexico, 1981.
Brister, Jozell, 1979, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; BSEd, ACU, 1961; MEd, ACU, 1965; MS, University of North Texas, 1973.
Broderick, Geoffrey, 1999, Associate Professor of Art and Design; BFA, ACU, 1982; MFA, Southern Illinois University, 1985.
Brokaw, Bryan E., 1975, Bray Cook Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; BS, ACU, 1971; PhD, Oregon State University, 1975.
Brokaw, Joshua M., 2009, Associate Professor of Biology; BS, ACU, 2001; MS, Oklahoma State University, 2004; PhD, Washington State University, 2009.
Brooks, D. Greg, 2014, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Studies; BA, Harding University, 1997; MS, Harding University, 2000; PhD, University of Missouri, 2014.
Brown, Brian, 2013, Instructor of Language and Literature, BA, ACU, 2008; MA, ACU, 2011.
Broxson, Anita C., 2013, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BA, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1972; BS, Texas Woman’s University, 1991; MSN, University of Texas, 2001; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 2010.
Bryce, Brady D., 2007, Assistant Professor of Ministry, Director of Contextual Education, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1995; MS, ACU, 1999; MDiv, ACU, 1999; DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2008.
Burton, Brian, 2007, Associate Professor of Information Technology; BS, ACU, 1992; MS, Southwest Missouri State University, 1999; EdD, University of Missouri, 2008.
Burton, Orneita, 2006, Associate Professor of Management Sciences and Information Systems; BS, University of Arkansas, 1979; MS, American Technological University, 1986; PhD, Arizona State University, 2006.
Byrd, Robert R., 2009, Associate Professor of Information Technology; BS, Harding University, 1981; MS, Creighton University, 1992; EdD, University of Louisville, 2002.
Camp, Jonathan W., 2007, Associate Professor of Communication; BA, Harding University, 1995; MDiv, Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1999; DMin, ACU, 2007; PhD, The University of Memphis, 2008.
Candler, Catherine, 2015, Professor of Occupational Therapy; BS, University of Kansas, 1979; MA, Texas Woman’s University, 1991; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 2000.
Cardot, Joseph James, III, 1980, Professor and Chair of Communication and Sociology; BA, Harding University, 1976; MA, Western Kentucky University, 1980; EdD, Texas Tech University, 1990.
Carpenter, James, 2016, Associate Professor and Chair of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, BS, Kent State University, 1981; MS, Abilene Christian University, 1987; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1993.
Carroll, Laura Bolin, 2001, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, ACU, 1996; MA, Marquette University, 1998; PhD, Texas A&M University, 2002.
Carroll, William M., 2001, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, Lipscomb University, 1993; MA, ACU, 1995; PhD, Marquette University, 2005.
Casada, John H., 2008, Associate Professor of Psychology and University Psychiatrist; BS, ACU,1984; MS, ACU, 1985; PhD, University of Texas Health Sciences Center - Houston, 1992; MD, University of Texas Health Sciences Center - Houston, 1992.
Cavitt, Dennis, 2008, Instructor of Teacher Education; BA, Pepperdine University, 1980; MS, ACU, 1987; MEd, Tarleton State University, 2000; EdD, Texas Tech, 2014.
Cha, Kilnam, 2011, Assistant Professor, Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Columbia Christian College, 1991; MDiv, ACU, 1995; PhD, Baylor University, 2006.
Childers, Jeff, 1996, Professor of Church History, Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry, and Carmichael-Walling Chair for New Testament and Early Christianity, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1989; MA, ACU, 1992; MDiv, ACU, 1992; MST, Oxford University, 1993; DPhil, Oxford University, 1996.
Churchill, Craig, 1992, Associate Professor of Library Science and Theological Librarian; BS, Texas A&M University, 1987; BBS, Institute for Christian Studies, 1989; MS, ACU, 1991; MDiv, ACU, 1992; MLS, University of Texas, 1994.
Clements, Curtis E., 2005, Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance; BS, Harding University, 1985; MS, Harding University, 1986; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1999.
Coates, Neal E., 1999, Professor and Chair of Political Science; BA, ACU, 1987; JD, University of Kansas, 1990; MA, University of Connecticut, 1998; PhD, University of Connecticut, 2004.
Coco, Malcolm P., 1990, Professor of Management Sciences; BS, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1968; MS, Central Michigan University, 1979; DPA, Nova Southeastern University, 1993.
Cole, Brian, 2016, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership; BA, Anderson University-Indiana, 1994; MA, Ball State University, 1996; DPhil., Western Michigan University, 2013.
Cook, Samuel L., 2000, Associate Professor of Music; BM, Johns Hopkins University, 1979; MM, Indiana University School of Music, 1982.
Cope, Joe L., 1989, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Executive Director of Duncum Center for Conflict Resolution; BA, Texas Tech University, 1977; JD, Texas Tech University School of Law, 1986.
Cooke, James Clinton, 1982, Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; BSEd, ACU, 1973; MS, University of North Texas, 1978; PhD, University of North Texas, 1994.
Counts, Dena, 2008, Instructor of Communication and Director of Forensics; BA, ACU, 1990; MA, ACU, 2003.
Crisp, Brad, 2006, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Director of the School of Information Technology and Computing; BBA, ACU, 1993; MBA, University of Texas, 1998; PhD, University of Texas, 2003.
Cukrowski, Kenneth, 1999, Associate Professor of New Testament, Graduate School of Theology and Dean of the College of Biblical Studies, BA, ACU, 1984; MA, ACU, 1985; MDiv, Yale Divinity School, 1987; STM, Yale Divinity School, 1988; PhD, Yale University, 1994.
Cullum, Mark E., 2001, Associate Professor of History; BA, ACU, 1985; MLitt, University of St. Andrews, 1998; MS, University of Oxford, 1999; DPhil, University of Oxford, 2005.
Daugherity, Michael, 2009, Associate Professor of Physics; BS, ACU 2002; BS, ACU, 2002; PhD, University of Texas, 2008.
Davis, Kristina, 2005, Assistant Professor of Communication; BS, ACU, 1999; MA, ACU, 2001, PhD, Texas A&M University, 2009.
Davis, Suanna, 2011, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; BSED, ACU, 1984; MA, ACU, 1987; PhD, Purdue University, 2000.
Delony, Mikee, 2006, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, University of Houston, 1996; MA, University of Houston, 2000; PhD, University of Houston, 2007.
Dickson, Kyle, 1999, Professor of Language and Literature and Director of the Learning Studio; BA, ACU, 1993; MA, Baylor University, 1996; PhD, Baylor University, 2002.
Dillman, David L., 1984, Professor of Political Science; BS, ACU, 1970; MA, University of Houston, 1974; PhD, University of Massachusetts, 1982.
Dodd, Carley H., 1981, Professor of Communication; BA, ACU, 1970; MA, ACU, 1971; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1974.
Douthit, Julie, 2006, Instructor of Teacher Education; BSEd, University of North Texas, 1991; MEd, University of North Texas, 1991.
Dowdy, Jess T., 2010, Professor of Physics and Chair of Engineering and Physics; BS, ACU; 1998, MS, Washington State University, 1990; EdD, Texas A&M - Commerce, 2005.
Easter, Sarah, 2016, Assistant Professor of Management Sciences; BBA, ACU, 2006; MBA, Rollins College, 2008; PhD, University of Victoria, 2016.
Ehrke, John, 2007, Associate Professor of Mathematics; BS, ACU , 2003; MS, Baylor University, 2005; PhD, Baylor University, 2007.
Elliot, Kelly, 2010, Associate Professor of History, BA, Harding, 2005; MA, Florida State University, 2007; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2007.
Elliot, Jeremy, 2010, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; BA, Harding, 2005; MA, Florida State University, 2007; PhD, Florida State University, 2012.
Evans, Carol, 2003, Instructor of Language and Literature; BS, Lubbock Christian University, 1984; MA, ACU, 1991.
Feerer, Ryan, 2010, Assistant Professor of Art and Design, AA, Art Institute of Dallas, 2002; BFA, ACU, 2005; MFA, School of Visual Arts, 2007.
Flanagan, Cherisse Y., 2007, Assistant Professor of Psychology; BA, Texas Tech University, 1988; MS, ACU, 1996, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 2013.
Flanders, Christopher, 2005, Associate Professor of Missions, Graduate School of Theology; Director of Halbert Institute for Missions; BA, ACU, 1989; MS, ACU, 1991; MDiv, ACU, 1994; PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2005.
Fleming, Kipi, 2016, Program Director of Conflict Management; BSEd, ACU, 1985; MA ACU, 2010; PhD, Nova Southeastern University, 2015.
Fish, Wade, 2016, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership; BBA, Baylor University, 1991; MA, University of Louisville, 1992; MEd, University of North Texas 2000; PhD, University of North Texas, 2004.
Foster, Douglas Allen, 1991, Professor of Church History, Graduate School of Theology; Director of Center for Restoration Studies; BA, David Lipscomb University, 1974; MA, Scarritt College, 1980; PhD, Vanderbilt University, 1987.
Fowler, William E., 1991, Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance; BBA, Harding University, 1975; MS, Walsh College, 1983.
Freeman, Sandy, 2005, Associate Professor of Theatre; BA, Hardin-Simmons University, 1971; MFA, University of Oklahoma, 1975.
Gibbs, Nathaniel, 2013, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, BS, ACU, 2000; MFA, Rensselaer Polytechnic University, 2004.
Gibson, Kelli Bryant, 2015, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 2004, MDiv, ACU, 2007, MPhil, University of Oxford, in progress.
Goldsmith, Lloyd M., 2001, Professor of Education; BS, Texas A&M University, 1972; MS, Corpus Christi University, 1974; MS, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 1985; EdD, Baylor University, 1990.
Goldsmith, Lloyd M., 2001, Professor of Education; BS, Texas A&M University, 1972; MS, Corpus Christi University, 1974; MS, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 1985; EdD, Baylor University, 1990.
Goolsby, Jeff, 2013, Instructor of Music, BM, ACU, 2001; MM, Louisiana State University, 2006.
Green, Robert, 1985, Professor of Art and Design; BFA, ACU, 1979; MFA, University of Nebraska, 1983.
Hailey, Mel, 1979, Professor of Political Science; BA, ACU, 1970; MA, Texas Tech University, 1973; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1988.
Haley, Albert, 1997, Professor of Language and Literature, Writer-in-Residence; BA, Yale University, 1976; MFA, University of Houston, 1993.
Haley, Joyce, 2007, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication; BS, Pepperdine University, 1981; MS, ACU, 2004.
Hamilton, Mark W., 2000, Professor of Old Testament; Graduate School of Theology; BA, Freed-Hardeman University, 1986; MDiv, ACU, 1990; MA, ACU, 1991; PhD, Harvard University, 2000.
Hamm, Stephanie, 2008, Associate Professor of Social Work; BSW, ACU, 1990; MSW, West Virginia University, 1993; PhD, University of Texas-Arlington, 2008.
Hammack, Becky, S., 2012, Associate Professor of Nursing and Dean of the School of Nursing; BSN, Angelo State University, 1985; MSN, ACU, 1995; EdD, Baylor University, 2003.
Hardegree, Eric, 1985, Professor of Chemistry; BS, ACU, 1980; MS, ACU, 1982; PhD, University of Texas, 1985.
Hardin, Kim, 2015; Instructor of Teacher Education; BS, ACU, 2005; Med, Lubbock Christian University, 2008; PhD, Baylor University, 2016.
Harris, Randall, 1999, Instructor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Harding University, 1979; MA and MTh, Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1983; MPhil, Syracuse University, 1987.
Hatfield, Kari, 2008, Associate Professor of Theatre; BA, Oklahoma Christian University, 2000; MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2005.
Head, Tim, 2007, Associate Professor of Physics; BS, Texas Tech University, 2000; MS, University of Illinois, 2002; PhD, University of Illinois, 2007.
Heflin, Houston, 2009, Associate Professor of Bible, Missions, and Ministry; BS, ACU, 1995; MS, ACU, 1997; EdD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004.
Hendrick, Karen, 1986, Assistant Professor of Library Science; BA, ACU, 1965; MLS, Texas Woman’s University, 1966.
Hendricks, David, 1995, Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics; BS, ACU, 1987; MS, Texas A&M University, 1988; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1994.
Hernández, Patricia, 1989, Professor of Biology; BS, Texas A&I at Corpus Christi, 1975; MS, Corpus Christi State University, 1978; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 1989.
Hester, Adam, 1981, Professor and Assistant Chair of Theatre; BA, ACU, 1977; MFA, Trinity University, 1982.
Hewett, Rachel, 2013, Instructor of Nursing, BSN, ACU, 1997; MS, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2012.
Hewitt, J.Darby, 2013, Assistant Professor of Engineering, BS, ACU, 2008; MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013.
Holley, Leigh, 2016, Instructor of Nursing; AA, Northeast Mississippi Community College, 2014; BA, University of Mississippi, 1991; MSN, Union University, 2015.
Homer, John, 2009, Associate Professor of Computer Science; BS, Harding University, 2002; MS, Kansas State University, 2006; PhD, Kansas State University, 2009.
Horn, William, 2010, Instructor of Language and Literature; BA, ACU, 1999; MA, ACU, 2005.
Houghtalen, Brandon, 2014, Assistant Professor of Music; BM, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2002; MM, University of Colorado, 2009; DMA, Arizona State University, 2012.
Houghtalen, Lori, 2015, Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics; BS, University of Tennessee, 2002; MS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007.
Huddleston, Andrew, 2012, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education; BA, ACU, 2000, MEd, Texas Tech University, 2002, PhD, University of Georgia, 2012.
Huddleston, Jennifer, 2011, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, Hardin-Simmons University, 2000; MS, Texas Tech University, 2003; PhD, Texas Tech University, 2008.
Hunter, Rebecca, 2009, Associate Professor of Biology; BS, ACU, 2001; MS, Texas A&M University, 2004; PhD, Auburn University, 2009.
Hutson, Christopher R., 2010, Associate Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; Associate Dean for Academics, College of Biblical Studies; BA, Lipscomb University, 1983; MA; University of Cincinnati, 1987; MDiv, Yale Divinity School, 1989; MA, MPhil, Yale University, 1993; PhD, Yale University, 1998.
Isenhower, Donald, 1986, Professor of Physics; BS, ACU, 1981; PhD, Iowa State University, 1986.
Isenhower, Larry D., 2014, Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics; BS, ACU, 2005; PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2010.
Jang, Kyeonghee (Kay), 2015; Assistant Professor of Social Work; BSW, Yonsei University, 1990; MSW, University of South Carolina, 2003; PhD, University of Texas at Austin, 2010.
Jessup, Ryan K., 2011, Assistant Professor of Management Sciences; BBA, ACU, 1997; MS, ACU, 2003; PhD, Indiana University, 2008.
Jinkerson, Richard, 2014, Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics; BSEE, University of New Mexico, 1982; MSME, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991.
Johnson, Stephen, 2001, Associate Professor of Ministry, Graduate School of Theology, Vice President for Academic Affairs, ACU-Dallas; BA, ACU, 1990; MS, ACU 1994; MDiv, ACU, 1996; DMin, ACU, 2000; PhD, University of Toronto, 2007.
Jones, Billy Van, 1974, Professor of Psychology; BS, ACU, 1970; MA, University of Houston, 1972; PhD, University of Houston, 1974.
Jones, Kenny, 2005, Professor of Art and Design; BFA, ACU 1982; MFA, University of Tennessee, 1986.
Jones, Sheila, 1997, Associate Professor of Nutrition; BS, Texas A&M University, 1981; MS, Texas A&M University, 1988; RD, 1989; LD, 1989, PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 2005.
Karabegov, Alexander, 2002, Professor of Mathematics; MS, Moscow State University, 1981; PhD, Moscow State University, 1988.
Kennedy, Tim, 2014, Assistant professor of Engineering and Physics; BS, Texas Tech University, 2008. PhD, Texas Tech University, 2012.
Kneip, David, 2010, Assistant Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Duke University, 1997; MDiv, ACU, 2003; PhD. University of Notre Dame, 2013.
Lakey, Paul, 1988, Professor of Communication; BA, Oklahoma Christian University, 1970; MA, ACU, 1980; MA, ACU, 1985; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1988.
Lee, Sarah, 2011, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry; BS, ACU, 2005; PhD, Colorado State University, 2010.
Lee, Kathleen, 2016, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; BS, ACU, 2006, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2011.
Lee, Tom, 1994, Professor and Chair of Biology; BS, Texas A&M University, 1984; MS, Angelo State University, 1987; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1992.
Lemley, Lauren, 2010, Associate Professor of Communication; BA, ACU 2005; MA, ACU 2007; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2010.
Lewis, Susan, 1998, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication and Vice Provost; BS, ACU, 1992; MA, ACU, 1997; EdD, Pepperdine University, 2006.
Lipps, Alan J., 2007, Associate Professor of Social Work; BS, ACU, 1993; MMFT, ACU, 1996; MSSW, University of Texas-Arlington, 1999; PhD, University of Texas-Arlington, 2002.
Little, Andrew, 2010, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; and Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration; B.A., ACU, 1997; J.D., Texas Tech University, 2000. MA, West Texas A&M University, 2014.
Litton, Jim, 2010, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy; BBA, ACU, 2001; MBA, Vanderbilt University, 2005; JD, Vanderbilt University, 2005.
Luttrell, William Lynn, 1980, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BSEd, ACU, 1978; MSEd, Baylor University, 1980; PhD, Oregon State University, 1991.
Lynn, Monty L., 1985, Professor of Management Sciences; BA, Harding University, 1981; BSW, Harding University, 1981; MS, Cornell University, 1984; MOB, Brigham Young University, 1985; PhD, Brigham Young University, 1985.
Lytle, Richard S., 1991, Professor of Management Sciences; BBA, Harding University, 1980; MBA, Oklahoma State University, 1983; PhD, Arizona State University, 1994.
Macaluso, Suzanne, 2011, Assistant Professor of Sociology; BS, Cascade College, 2003; MS, Purdue University, 2004; PhD, Purdue University, 2010.
Marquardt, Dennis, 2015; Assistant Professor of Management Sciences; BA, Lipscomb University, 1998; MS, Concordia University, 2006; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2015.
Martin, Hope, 2013, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, BA, Lubbock Christian University, 1994; BS, Texas Tech University, 1997; MA, New York University, 2001; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 2005.
Martinez, Shan L., 2009, Associate Professor of Library Science and Catalog and Government Documents Librarian; BS, ACU, 1986; MLK, Texas Woman’s University, 2009.
Maxwell, Jack, 1984, Professor of Art and Design; BFA, ACU, 1978; BSEd, ACU, 1978; MFA, University of Tennessee, 1981.
Maxwell, Karen, 2006, Associate Professor of Education; BA, ACU, 1968; MS, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 1988; MS, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 1990; EdD, Nova Southeastern University, 2001.
Mayhall, Dana, 2012, Instructor of Teacher Education, BEd, Hardin-Simmons University, 1983; MEd, Tarleton State University, 1993.
McAnulty, David P., 2009, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training; BA, Harding University 1981; MA, Louisiana State University, 1984; PhD, Louisiana State University, 1986.
McCallon, Mark L., 1991, Associate Professor of Library Science and Assistant Director of Brown Library; BA, LeTourneau College, 1989; MLS, Texas Woman’s University, 1991; EdD, Baylor University, 2002.
McCracken, Victor, 2008, Associate Professor of Bible, Missions, and Ministry and Honors; BA, Harding University, 1995; MDiv, ACU, 1999; PhD, Emory University, 2008.
McGregor, Dan, 2000, Professor of Art and Design; BA, ACU, 1997; MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2000.
McKelvain, William Robert, 1989, Professor of Psychology; BA, ACU, 1971; MA, Texas A&M University, 1974; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1980.
Meeks, Dawne, 2005, Associate Professor and Chair of Theatre, BA, ACU, 1995; MFA University of Arizona, 1997
Mendenhall, Doug, 2008, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications; BA, ACU, 1982; MS, Middle Tennessee State University, 2003; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2014.
Merchant, Lisa, 2016, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; BS, Sam Houston State University, 2001; M.MFT ACU 2004, PhD, Texas Tech University, 2015.
Milholland, Tom, 1979, Professor of Marriage and Family Studies, Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, and SACS Liaison; BS, Oklahoma Christian University, 1966; MS, East Texas State University, 1972; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1979.
Money, Royce L., 1981, Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; Chancellor; BA, ACU, 1964; MDiv, ACU, 1967; PhD, Baylor University, 1975; MS, University of Nebraska, 1982.
Moore, Steven T., 2000, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, University of Wisconsin-Parkside,1994; MA, University of Nebraska, 1996; PhD, University of Nebraska, 2007.
Morgan, Ronald J., 2003, Professor and Chair of History; BA, ACU, 1981; MA, ACU, 1983; PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara, 1998.
Morris, Jason, 1996, Associate Professor of Education and Dean of the Honors College; BA, Pepperdine University, 1994; MS, ACU, 1996; EdD, Texas Tech University, 2002.
Morris, Paul Edwin, 1975, Professor of Physics; BS, ACU, 1966; PhD, Texas Christian University, 1971.
Neill, John D. III, 2000, Professor and Chair of Accounting and Finance; BBA, ACU, 1980; MS, ACU, 1984; PhD, University of Florida, 1990.
Niccum, Curt, 2008, Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Lubbock Christian University, 1985; MDiv, ACU, 1992; PhD, University of Notre Dame, 2000.
Nichols, James, 1982, Professor of Biology; BS, ACU, 1966; MS, University of Michigan, 1968; PhD, University of Missouri, 1973.
Norsworthy, Larry, 1999, Professor of Psychology; BS, ACU, 1972; MS, ACU, 1976; PhD, Walden University, 1991.
Oglesby, Robert, Jr., 1998, Instructor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BS, ACU, 1981; MS, ACU, 1982.
Opsitch, Yann, 2009, Instructor of Language and Literature; MACM, ACU, 2007.
Pamplin, Kim L., 1996, Professor and Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry; BS, ACU, 1991; PhD, Iowa State University, 1996.
Panzer, Marla, 2016, Instructor of Nursing, BSN, Angelo State University, 2010; MSN, Grand Canyon University, 2012.
Paris, Wayne, 2010, Professor of Social Work and Director of Master of Science in Social Work; BA, Northeastern Oklahoma State University, 1972; MSW, University of Oklahoma, 1979; PhD, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, 2006.
Pemberton, Dana L., 1994, Professor and Chair of Teacher Education; BA, ACU, 1981; MEd, ACU, 1988; PhD, University of Texas, 2001.
Perkins, David, 1999, Professor of Accounting and Finance; BBA, Harding University, 1980; MBA, University of Memphis, 1982; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1991.
Perkins, T. Scott, 1988, Professor of Psychology; BS, Harding University, 1980; MS, Pennsylvania State University, 1984; PhD, Pennsylvania State University, 1988.
Pettit, Ray, 2012, Assistant Professor of Computer Science; BS, Park University, 1995; MS, Texas Tech University, 2005.
Phillips, Mark, 2004, Professor and Chair of Management Sciences; BS, ACU, 1988; MS, Purdue University, 1989; PhD, Oklahoma State University, 2004.
Piersall, Rick, 2010, Associate Professor of Music; BBA, ACU, 1990; BA, ACU, 1993; MM, Southern Methodist University, 1995; Professional Studies Certificate (Opera), Temple University, 2005; DMA, Rice University, 2012.
Pittman, Amanda Jo, 2016, Assistant Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, ACU, 2009; MDiv, ACU, 2012; ThD, Duke University Divinity School. 2016.
Platt, Stuart, 2013, Assistant Professor of Political Science, BA, Texas A&M University, 1974; MS, Trinity University, 1977; JD, St. Mary’s University, 1979; MSS, U.S. Army War College, 2008.
Pope, Don N., 2000, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; BS, Oklahoma Christian University, 1975; MEngr, Texas A&M University, 1976; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1980.
Pope, P. Terry, 1992, Professor of Finance; BA, ACU, 1964; MA, University of Texas, 1966; PhD, Southern Methodist University, 1969.
Powell, Cynthia, 1993, Associate Professor of Chemistry; BS, ACU, 1981; MS, Texas A&M University, 1984; PhD, University of North Texas, 2010.
Powell, Gregory, 1985, M.E. Pruitt Professor of Chemistry; BS, ACU, 1980; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1984.
Prather, James R., 2013, Instructor of Computer Science, BS, Oklahoma Christian University, 2006; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2009.
Pruett, Charlie D., 1992, Associate Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Pruett Gerontology Center; BS, ACU, 1991; MS, ACU, 1992, PhD, University of North Texas, 2002.
Pruett, Julie, 1988, Associate Professor of Music; BMEd, Southwest Texas State University, 1979; MEd, Southwest Texas State University, 1981; DMA, University of Texas, 2002.
Pybus, Kenneth, 2003, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication; BA, ACU, 1989; JD, Baylor University, 1992.
Rademaker, Linnea, 2016, Professor of Educational Leadership; BM, Bradley University, 1989; MM, Bradley University, 1992; PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004.
Rama, Ronnie, 2002, Associate Professor of Art and Design; BArch, Texas Tech University, 1987; MS, ACU, 1996.
Rankin, Sharon, 1997, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; BA, Harding University, 1986; MS, Harding University, 1987; MA, University of California at Riverside, 1989.
Reed, Carson, 2012, Assistant Professor of Theology, Vice President for Church Relations, Executive Director of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry, and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program; BA, Oklahoma Christian University, 1980; MDiv, Harding School of Theology, 1988; DMin, ACU, 1995.
Reed, Leslie, 2016, Instructor of Language and Literature; BA, Pepperdine University, 2009; MA, Vanderbilt University, 2012.
Reese, Jeanene, 1991, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BS, ACU, 1974; MS, ACU, 1995; MDiv, ACU, 1998; DMin, ACU, 2001.
Reeves, Brent N., 2001, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Management Sciences; BBA, ACU, 1980; MA, ACU, 1982; MS, University of Colorado, 1991; PhD, University of Colorado, 1993.
Rhodes, Robert, 2012, Professor of Psychology and Provost; BS, Oklahoma Christian University, 1990; PhD, University of Northern Colorado, 1994.
Riggs, Mark, 1980-87, 2003, Professor of Mathematics; BS, ACU, 1975; MS, Texas A&M University, 1976; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1981.
Rix, Brad, 2015, Associate Professor of Chemistry; BS, ACU, 1993; MS, University of Akron, 1998; PhD, University of Akron, 1999.
Roberson, Matt, 2012, Associate Professor and Chair of Music; BA, Harding University, 1997; MM, Florida State University, 2000; PhD, Florida State University, 2006.
Robison, Aaron, 2017, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; BS, ACU, 2005; PhD, Texas A&M University, 2012.
Rogers, Jennifer, 2009, Instructor of Teacher Education; BS, ACU, 2004; MEd, Hardin Simmons University, 2009.
Rogers, Michael, 2015, Assistant Professor of Music; BME, Texas Christian University, 1988; MME, University of North Texas, 1992; PhD, University of North Texas, 2015.
Roggendorff, Paul, 2009, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; BA, University of Texas, 1993; BS, Institute for Christian Studies, 1994; MA, University of Memphis, 1996; PhD, University of Kentucky - Lexington, 2012.
Roper, Cynthia, 1994, Professor of Communication; BS, Oklahoma Christian University, 1975; MA, ACU, 1986; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1996.
Sadler, Michael, 1979, Professor of Physics; BS, Texas Tech University, 1971; MS, Indiana University, 1974; PhD, Indiana University, 1977.
Sanders, Michelle, 2006, Associate Professor and Chair of Language and Literature; BS, ACU, 1999; MA, Emerson College, 2001; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2007.
Salkil, Sara, 2016, Assistant Professor Marriage and Family Therapy; BS Oklahoma State University, 1999; M.MFT, ACU 2006; PhD, Texas Tech University, 2010.
Sanders, Michelle, 2006, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BS, ACU, 1999; MA, Emerson College, 2001; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2007.
Santana, Nil, 2000, Assistant Professor of Art and Design; BS, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, 1993; MS, ACU, 2000; PhD, Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts, 2012.
Scarbrough, Michael, 1982, Professor of Music; BMEd, McMurry University, 1980; MM, Scarritt College, 1982; DMA, Arizona State University, 1996.
Schwiethale, Cheryl, 2004, Instructor of Mathematics; BA, Harding University, 1991; MS, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2002.
Scott, Bruce, 2010, Associate Professor of Education and Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Services; BS, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 1976, MS-Mid Management, Corpus Christi University, 1984, Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Texas A&M Kingsville, 1995.
Scott, Jill, 2011, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, BS University of Texas at Austin, 1973, MS, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 1976, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2010.
Sensing, Timothy, 1998, Professor of Ministry and Associate Dean, Graduate School of Theology; BS, Purdue University, 1980; MTh, Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1984; DMin, Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1992; ThM, Duke University, 1994; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1998.
Shake, Deonna, 2000, Instructor of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BSEd, ACU, 1986; MEd, ACU, 1990.
Sharp Penya, Lynette, 1999, Professor of Communication and Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; BA, ACU, 1991; MS, University of Illinois, 1993; PhD, University of Kansas, 1996.
Shepherd, Ian, 2003, Professor of Management Sciences; BB, University of Western Sidney, 1987; MBA, Belmont University, 1989; DA, Middle Tennessee State University, 1998.
Shewmaker, Jennifer W., 2002, Professor of Psychology, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, and Executive Director of the Adams Center; BS, ACU, 1992; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 1996.
Shilcutt, Tracy, 2002, Professor of History and Associate Dean of the Honors College; BS, ACU, 1980; MA, ACU, 1993; PhD, Texas Christian University, 2003.
Shirley, Adam Trey, 2013, Instructor of General Education, BA, ACU, 2002; MDiv, ACU, 2008; PhD, Texas Tech University, 2012.
Slaymaker, Rachel, 2007, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education, BS, Angelo State University, 2001; MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006.
Smallwood, John, 1979-99, 2008, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, Texas Tech University, 1962; MA, University of Texas, 1968.
Smallwood, Martha, 2012, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BS, ACU, 1970; MS, Texas Tech University, 1973, EdD, Texas Tech University, 2011.
Smith, Jessica, 2013, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, BS, ACU, 2002; MA, University of South Florida, 2005; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2010.
Smith, Rachel, 2013, Instructor of Communication Sciences and Disorders ACU-Dallas, BA, ACU, 1998; MS, ACU, 2001.
Snider, Donnie, 2003, Associate Professor of Education and Dean of the College of Education and Human Services; BS, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1974; MEd, University of Central Oklahoma, 1978; EdD, University of Oklahoma, 1997.
St. John, Jeremy, 2016, Assistant Professor of Management Sciences and Information Technology, BBA, University of North Texas, 1999; MS, University of North Texas, 2001, PhD, University of North Texas, 2008.
St. John, Karen, 2016. Instructor of Information Technology, BBA, University of North Texas, 1999; MS, University of North Texas, 2002.
Steele, Matthew, 2013, Assistant Professor of Engineering, BS, Kansas State University, 2003; MS, Kansas State University, 2005; PhD, Oklahoma State University, 2013.
Steele, Megan, 2016, Instructor of Nursing; BA, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 2012; MA Northeastern State University, 2015.
Stephenson, Joseph F., 2005, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, Yale University, 1985; MS, Central Connecticut State University, 1995; MA, University of Connecticut, 2000; PhD, University of Connecticut, 2007.
Stewart, Jonathan, 1996, Professor of Accounting and Finance; BS, Lubbock Christian University, 1990; MBA, Texas Tech University, 1991; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1996.
Stewart, Sam, 2008, Associate Professor of Teacher Education; BA, Harding University, 1997; MS, Arkansas State University, 1985; EdD, William Howard Taft University, 2007.
Stovall, Scott, 1998, Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance; BBA, Harding University, 1985; MS, University of North Texas, 1988; CPA, 1989; PhD, University of North Texas, 2001.
Straughn, Gregory, 2000, Associate Professor of Music and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; BA, ACU, 1994; MM, University of North Texas, 1997; PhD, University of North Texas, 2004.
Straughn, Marcia, 2012, Instructor of Nursing; BM, ACU, 1993; BN, 1997, Texas Women’s University; RN, 1997, Texas Women’s University; MM, Hardin-Simmons University, 2004; MN, 2012, Texas Woman’s University.
Sutherlin, Autumn, 2003, Professor of Biochemistry; BS, Harding University, 1997; PhD, Purdue University, 2003.
Talley, Stephanie, 2008, Assistant Professor Teacher Education; BS, ACU, 1993; MEd, ACU, 2006.
Taylor, Diana, 2012, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders; BA, ACU, 1988; MA, ACU, 1990.
Taylor, Jerry, 2003, Associate Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Southwestern Christian College, 1984; MDiv, Southern Methodist University, 1988; DMin, Southern Methodist University, 1995.
Team, Rachel M., 2009, Assistant Professor of Psychology, BS. ACU, 2001; PhD, Texas A&M University, 2006.
Teel, Allen, 1985, Professor of Music; BMEd, West Texas A&M University, 1983; MM, Texas Tech University, 1985; DMA, University of Georgia, 1994.
Teel, Susan, 2006, Instructor of Music; BM, ACU, 1985; MM, University of Georgia, 1990.
Thompson, Melinda, 2011, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Graduate School of Theology; BA Minnesota Bible College, 1997; MAR. Emanuel School of Religion, 2000; PhD, Luther Seminary, 2005.
Tippens, Darryl, 2014, Professor of English and University Distinguished Scholar of Faith, Learning, and Literature, and Senior Advisor for Academic Initiatives; BA, Oklahoma State University, 1968; MA, Louisiana State University, 1971; PhD, Louisiana State University, 1973.
Tippens, T. Kyle, 2012, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance; BA, ACU, 1991; MIBS, University of South Carolina, 1997; PhD, Texas A&M University, 2012.
Towell, Rusty, 2001, Professor of Physics; BS, ACU, 1990; PhD, University of Texas, 1999.
Vardiman, Phillip D., 2002, Professor of Management Sciences; BS, ACU, 1976; MBA, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1992; PhD, Texas A&M University, 2001.
Varner, Gary, 1996, Professor of Theatre; BA, Central State University, 1978; MEd, Southeastern Oklahoma State, 1989; MFA, Tulane University, 1992.
Varner, Jeanine, 2007, Professor and Chair of Language and Literature; BA, Oklahoma Christian University, 1973; MA, University of Tennessee, 1975; PhD, University of Tennessee, 1981.
Wadlington, Charles, 2013, Assistant Professor of Psychology, BA, University of North Texas, 2005; MS, ACU, 2008, PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 2012.
Walker, Beatriz, 1999, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; BAS, ACU, 1996; MEd, ACU, 1999; MA, Texas Tech University, 2002; PhD, Texas Tech University, 2005.
Walker, Wimon, 2000, Instructor of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, ACU, 1978; MA, ACU, 1986.
Wallace, J.D., 2010, Professor of Communication; BA, Lipscomb, 1987; MA, ACU, 1989; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1999.
Walls, Donna, 2015, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; BS, Texas Women’s University, 1986; Clinical Practice Management, Texas Tech University.
Ward, Steven, 2006, Professor of Music; BM, ACU, 1992; MA, Austin State University, 1994; DMA, Michigan State University, 2002.
Weathers, Stephen R., 1987-2010, 2011, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, ACU, 1986; MA, ACU, 1987; PhD, Florida State University, 1999.
Weaver, John, 2011, Professor of Library Science and Dean of the Library and Educational Technology; BA, University of Arkansas, 1995; MA, University of Chicago Divinity School, 1998; MLIS, University of South Carolina, 2004; PhD, Emory University, 2004.
Wertheim, Paul, 1986-90, 2000, Professor of Accounting and Finance; BBA, Texas A&M University, 1979; MBA, ACU, 1982; MS, University of Kansas, 1986; PhD, University of Kansas, 1987.
White, Cade, 1996, Instructor of Journalism and Mass Communication; BA, ACU, 1990; MS, ACU, 1998.
Wick, Katie, 2016, Assistant Professor of Management Sciences; BA, University of Virginia, 2002; MA University of Pittsburgh, 2006; PhD, University of Pittsburgh, 2008.
Wiggins, Mike, 2003, Associate Professor and Chair of Art and Design; BA, ACU, 1993; MFA, Massachusetts College of Art, 2003.
Williams, Debbie, 1983-86, 1995, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; BA, ACU, 1980; MA, Texas Tech University, 1982; PhD, Purdue University, 1996.
Williams, Kay, 1989, Associate Professor of Music; BMEd, ACU, 1969; MM, Texas Tech University, 1971; PhD, Texas Tech University, 2000.
Williams, Peter, 2015, Assistant Dean, School of Educational Leadership; BA, Sam Houston State, 1982; MEd, ACU, 1986; PhD, Texas A&M University, 2000.
Williams, Vernon L., 1989, Professor of History; BA, ACU, 1970; MEd, Southwest Texas State University, 1975; MA, Southwest Texas State University, 1981; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1985.
Willis, Joshua, 2006, Associate Professor of Physics; BS, ACU 1997; PhD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2004.
Wilson, Jonathan, 2016, Professor of Professional Studies; MBA, University of Cape Town, 1986; MPHIL, Cranfield University, 1990; PhD, University of Surrey, 2000.
Wilson, Lorraine, 1985, Professor of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BSEd, ACU, 1976; MEd, ACU, 1977; EdD, Texas Tech University, 1992.
Winter, Thomas L., 1984, Professor of Social Work and Director of the School of Social Work; BA, ACU, 1971; MSSW, University of Texas at Arlington, 1977; EdD, University of Arkansas, 1997.
Womble, Todd M., 2015, Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; BA, ACU, 2008; MA, ACU 2010; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2015.
Wright, Odies L., Jr., 2000, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BSEd, ACU, 1973; MEd, University of Houston, 1982; PhD, University of New Mexico, 2002.
Wright, Richard, 2015, Associate Professor New Testament, Graduate School of Theology; BMus/AB, Oberlin College, 1994; MA, ACU, 1986; MTS, Southern Methodist University, 1988; PhD, Brown University, 1994.
Xu, Qiang, 2007, Associate Professor of Biology; BS, Zhejiang University, 1996; MS, Zhejiang University, 2003; PhD, Auburn University, 2007.
Yarema, Allan, 1999, Associate Professor of History; BA, East Texas State University, 1988; MA, East Texas State University, 1992; MS, East Texas State University, 1993; EdD, Texas A&M University- Commerce, 1997; MAG, Texas State University, 2003.
Yarema, Connie, 1998, Professor of Mathematics; BS, East Texas State University, 1990; MS, East Texas State University, 1992; EdD, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1995.
Young, Brandon, 2008, Associate Professor of Art and Design; BS, ACU, 1997; MArch, University of Texas at Austin, 2002.

Adjunct Faculty

Boyland, Kurt, 2008, Adjunct, Marriage and Family Studies; BBA, Texas Tech University, 1985; BS, Institute for Christian Studies, 1992; MMFT, ACU, 2002.
Duran, Michael, 2011, Adjunct, Theatre; BA, Loretto Heights College, 1977; MFA, Tulane University, 2011.
Ellinger, Steven, 2001, Adjunct, Art and Design; BArch, Texas Tech University, 1982.
Flanagan, Diana, 2009, Adjunct, Biology; BS, Hardin-Simmons University, 1993; PhD, University of Kentucky, 1999.
Flanders, Cara, 2006, Adjunct, Marriage and Family Studies; BS, Harding University, 1988; MMFT, ACU, 1992.
Fleer, David, 2002, Adjunct, Graduate School of Theology; BA, Washington State University, 1976; MDiv, ACU 1981; DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary; MS, Speech Communication, 1991; PhD, University of Washington, 1995.
Fry, Virgil, 2007, Adjunct, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1975; MA, ACU, 1976; DMin, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1993.
Green, Gary, 2001, Adjunct, Associate Director of Missional Formation, Bible, Missions and Ministry; BS, University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1984; DVM, Louisiana State University, 1987; MAR, Harding School of Religion, 1993.
Guild, Sonny, 1999, Adjunct, Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Harding University, 1966; MDiv, ACU, 1969; DMin, ACU, 1996.
Hare, Steve, 1986, Adjunct, Bible, Missions and Ministry; BS, ACU, 1972; MS, ACU, 1991.
Henderson, Larry, 1999, Adjunct, Bible, Missions and Ministry and Director of Worldwide Witness; BA, ACU, 1974; MA, Chulalongkorn (Bangkok), 1995.
Hester, Donna, 1990, Adjunct, Theatre; BA, Trinity University, 1978; MA, ACU, 1989.
Hogue, Karen, 2011, Adjunct, Music; BM, Hardin-Simmons University, 1993; MM, Hardin-Simmons University, 1995.
Huzjak, Amy, 2012, Adjunct, Music; BM, Arizona State University, 2009; MM, University of Maryland, 2011.
Jergins, Janet, 1996, Adjunct, Marriage and Family Studies; BS, Lubbock Christian University, 1976; MMFT, ACU, 1988.
Kang-Hamilton, Samjung, 2002, Adjunct, Graduate School of Theology; BA, Seoul Christian University, 1984; MRE, ACU, 1988; EdM, Columbia University, 1991; EdD, Columbia University, 1992.
Madura, John, 2008, Adjunct, Music; BM, Louisiana State University, 2002; MM, Texas Tech University, 2004.
McCaleb, Gary D., 1973, Associate Professor of Management Sciences, Vice President of the University; BA, ACU, 1964; MBA, Texas A&M University, 1975; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1979.
Mitchell, Dan, 1982, Artist Teacher, Music; BMEd, ACU, 1967; MA, East Texas State University, 1972.
Moore, Marcia, 2000, Adjunct, General Education and Bible, Missions and Ministry; BSN, Harding University, 1979; MTh, Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1985.
Morgan, Janine, 2003, Adjunct, General Education and Bible, Missions, and Ministry; BA, ACU, 1976; MS, ACU, 1984; MA, Biola University, 2002.
Morris, Heidi, 2006, Adjunct, Marriage and Family Studies; BA, ACU, 1998; MA, ACU, 2000; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 2008.
Ordonez, Karla, 2011, Adjunct, Music; BM, Louisiana State University, 1997; MM, University of North Texas, 1999; DMA, Eastman School of Music, 2006.
Otey, Robert, 2001, Adjunct, Conflict Resolution; BS, Oklahoma State University, 1965; MEd, Southwest Texas State University, 1992; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1999.
Ott, Janelle, 2013, Adjunct, Music; BA, Luther College, 2004; MM, Wichita State University, 2006; PD, Indiana University
Patrick, D. Michael, 1996, Adjunct, Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Hardin-Simmons University, 1971; MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1974; DMin, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986.
Phillips, Laura, 2005, Associate Professor of Management Sciences; BS, ACU 1988; MS, Purdue University, 1989; PhD, Capella University, 2005.
Reed, Shelly, 1995, Adjunct, Music; BS, West Virginia Institute of Technology, 1985; MM, Indiana University, 1993.
Robbins, Donald E., 1998, Adjunct, Physics; BA, Texas Christian University, 1960; PhD, University of Houston, 1969.
Robinson, Peter, 1999, Adjunct, Conflict Resolution; BA, University of California at San Diego, 1977; JD, Hastings College of Law, 1980.
Rockett, Susie, 2008, Adjunct; Music; BA, Texas Tech University, 2002; MM, Longy School of Music, 2004.
Rowlands, Steve, 1997, Adjunct, Marriage and Family Studies; BA, University of New Mexico, 1992; MMFT, ACU, 1994.
Smith, P. Kent, 1991, Adjunct, Missions Coordinator for North America, Bible, Missions and Ministry and Graduate School of Theology; BA, Harding University, 1977; MAR, Harding University, 1984; DMin, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, 1989.
Sullivan, Slade, 2000, Adjunct, Education; BA, ACU, 1995; MA, ACU, 1997; JD, Harvard Law School, 2000.
Thompson, James W., 1992, Adjunct Professor of New Testament, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1964; MA, ACU, 1965; BD, Union Theological Seminary, 1970; PhD, Vanderbilt University, 1974.
Van Rheenen, Gailyn, 1986, Adjunct, Missions, Graduate School of Theology and Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Harding University, 1968; MS, ACU, 1974; DMiss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1990.
Ward, Kristin, 2006, Adjunct, Music: BM, ACU, 1993; MM, Michigan State, 1996.
Wenetschlaeger, Patty, 2002, Adjunct, Conflict Resolution; BAS, ACU, 1996; MS, ACU, 1998; JDMDR, Pepperdine University School of Law, 2002.
Williams, Jacqueline, 2014, Adjunct, Marriage and Family Studies; BS, ACU, 1980; MEd, Vanderbilt University, 1982.
Willis, John T.,
1971, Burton Coffman Chair for Biblical Studies and Professor Emeritus of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, ACU, 1955; MA, ACU, 1956; PhD, Vanderbilt University, 1966.
York, John, 2008, Adjunct, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU 1975; MA, ACU, 1978; MDiv, ACU, 1982; PhD, Emory University, 1989.

Intercollegiate Faculty

Cottrell, Jeffrey S., Intercollegiate-HSU, Music; BM, North Texas State University, 1985; MM, University of North Texas, 1996; DMA, University of North Texas, 2004.
Wilcox, Mark, Intercollegiate-MMU; BM, Wright State University, 1999, MHum, Wright State University, 2001; DMA, University of Oklahoma, 2009.

Emeriti Faculty

The first dates indicate years of service.

Alexander, Shirley, 1986-95, Assistant Professor Emerita of Library Science; BA, Harding University, 1954; MS, Louisiana State University, 1959.
Altman, Donald M., 1969-90, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Management Sciences; BS, Syracuse University, 1961; MBA, University of Texas, 1965.
Appleton, Linda, 1986-99, Instructor Emerita of English; BA, ACU, 1965; MA, ACU, 1984.
Ash, Anthony, 1962, Professor Emeritus of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BS, Florida State University, 1956; MA, ACU, 1959; PhD, University of Southern California, 1966.
Ashby, Jon, 1972-04, Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders; AA, Ohio Valley College, 1962; BSEd, ACU, 1964; MA, Louisiana State University, 1966; PhD, Louisiana State University, 1972.
Bailey, Fred A., 1984-12, Professor Emeritus of History; BA, Harding University, 1970; MA, University of Tennessee, 1972; PhD, University of Tennessee, 1979.
Bailey, Virginia, 1998-12; Assistant Professor Emerita of Library Science; BS, University of Oregon, 1992; MLIS, Louisiana State University, 1994.
Bartee, Jimmy N., 1991-04, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Management Sciences; BS, ACU, 1951; BSEE, Texas Tech University, 1960; MSBA, Boston University, 1985; MA, University of Texas at Dallas, 1988.
Barton, Gay, 1990-04, Assistant Professor Emerita and James W. Culp Distinguished Professor of English; BA, ACU, 1968; MA, ACU, 1990; PhD, Baylor University, 1999.
Boyd, Jack, 1968-96, Professor Emeritus of Music; BS, ACU, 1955; MM, University of North Texas, 1959; PhD, University of Iowa, 1971.
Brecheen, Carl, 1961-02, Professor Emeritus of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BS, ACU, 1952; MA, Harding University, 1955; MRE, Harding University, 1956; DRE, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1965.
Brown, Edward M., 1955-93, Professor Emeritus of Communication; BA, ACU, 1949; MA, ACU, 1958; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1971.
Brown, Robert E., 1980-12, Associate Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages; BA, ACU, 1967; MA, University of Illinois, 1970; MEd, University of Texas, 1973; PhD, University of Texas, 1986.
Cawood, Elizabeth Marion, 1984-2006, Professor Emerita of Music; BM, Indiana University, 1968; MM, University of Kentucky, 1971; DM, Florida State University, 1979.
Coates, Jane, 1972-93, Professor Emerita of Education; BS, Middle Tennessee State University, 1963; AMEd, Morehead State University, 1972; PhD, Texas Woman’s University, 1985.
Cox, Richard A., 1971-03, Professor Emeritus of English; BS, Lamar University, 1960; BA, University of Texas, 1963; MA, Duke University, 1964; PhD, University of Texas, 1976.
Culp, Bill, 1997-1983, 1998-11, Professor Emeritus of Social Work; BA, Harding University, 1967; MSW, University of Arkansas of Little Rock, 1976.
Curtis, Joyce Mae, 1959-04, Professor Emerita of Exercise Science and Health; BS, University of North Texas, 1959; MS, University of North Texas, 1960; PED, Indiana University, 1970.
Daniels, M.L., 1959-93, Professor Emeritus of Music; BS, ACU, 1955; MEd, ACU, 1956; EdD, University of North Texas, 1964.
Davis, Glenn G., 1985-03, Professor Emeritus of Agriculture and Environment; BS, Texas Tech University, 1959; MS, Texas Tech University, 1966; PhD, University of Tennessee, 1973.
Dodd, Carley H., 1981, Professor Emeritus of Communication; BA, ACU, 1970; MA, ACU, 1971; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1974.
Dickson, Curtis, 1967-04, Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science and Health; BSEd, ACU, 1966; MEd, ACU, 1967; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1971.
Drennan, A. Don, 1960-90, Associate Professor Emeritus of Management Sciences; BS, ACU, 1958; MS, ACU, 1962.
Drennan, Jerry D., 1963-98, Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology; BSEd, ACU, 1959; MEd, University of North Texas, 1963; DEd, Texas A&M University, 1970.
Eichmann, W. Valdy, 1984-04, Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages; BA, Harding University, 1961; MA, University of Arkansas, 1965; MA, University of Arkansas, 1970; PhD, University of Arkansas, 1973.
Fair, Ian A., 1978, Adjunct, New Testament, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1968; BA Honors Degree, University of Natal (South Africa), 1972; PhD, University of Natal, 1974.
Faulkner, Paul, 1957-92, Professor Emeritus of Marriage and Family Institute; BS, ACU, 1952; MS, ACU, 1961; MRE, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1966; PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1968.
Felts, Addie, 1974-93, Associate Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; BS, ACU, 1955.
Ferguson, Everett, 1962-90, LeMoine G. Lewis Professor Emeritus of Church History, Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence; BA, ACU, 1953; MA, ACU, 1954; STB, Harvard Divinity School, 1956; PhD, Harvard University, 1960.
Gallaway, Benny P., 1958-93, Professor Emeritus of History; BA, ACU, 1949; MA, University of North Texas, 1954.
George, Edwin, 1969-01, Professor Emeritus of Music; BSEd, ACU, 1961; MEd, ACU, 1963; PhD, University of North Texas, 1983.
Goebel, Klaus Dieter, 1984-98, Associate Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages; BA, Wayne State University, 1957; MA, Harding University, 1958; PhD, University of Chicago, 1969.
Gray, Barbara, 1981-93, Associate Professor Emerita of Academic Advance; BS, ACU, 1945; MA, University of Texas, 1947.
Gray, C.G., 1981-96, Professor Emeritus of Education; BSE, Texas Tech University, 1950; MEd, Texas Tech University, 1952; EdD, Texas Tech University, 1965.
Green, Bo, 1972-10, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics; BA, ACU, 1964; MS, Purdue University, 1966; PhD, Purdue University, 1968.
Green, Ina, 1966-98, Professor Emerita of Psychology; BS, ACU, 1963; MA, Ohio State University, 1965; PhD, Ohio State University, 1969.
Griggs, Jack A., 1991-08, Overton Faubus Professor Emeritus of Business; BS, ACU, 1964; CPA, 1966; MBA, University of Texas, 1967; PhD, University of Texas, 1971.
Harper, Marsha, 1972-03, Professor Emerita of Library Science, Director of Brown Library; BSE, ACU, 1959; MLS, University of North Texas, 1971; Certificate, Advanced Study in Library and Information Science, University of Texas, 1983; LitD, ACU, 2004.
Harper, Preston F., 1965-07, Professor Emeritus of English; BA, ACU, 1959; MA, University of Texas, 1962; PhD, Texas Christian University, 1972.
Haseltine, Jeffrey O., 1989-2013, Associate Dean Emeritus CAS/CEHS and Associate Professor Emeritus of Higher Education; BSE, Oklahoma Christian University, 1976; MLS, University of Oklahoma, 1985; PhD, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1990.
Hatch, Lucy, 1985-04, Assistant Professor Emerita of Education; BAE, University of Mississippi, 1960; MEd, ACU, 1985.
Hill, Dickie L., 1977, Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Nutrition; BSEd, ACU, 1967; MPE, University of Florida, 1968; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1973.
Hughes, David, 1967-07, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics; BA, ACU, 1962; MA, University of Oklahoma, 1964; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1967.
Humble, B.J., 1964-90, Professor Emeritus of Bible; BA, ACU, 1948; MA, University of Colorado, 1949; PhD, University of Iowa, 1964.
Hurley, Marian E., 1968-95, Associate Professor Emerita of English; BA, University of New Mexico, 1954; MA, University of New Mexico, 1964.
Jackson, Don C., 1987-96, Professor Emeritus of Economics; BS, ACU, 1953; MBA, George Washington University, 1959; DBA, George Washington University, 1965.
Jones, Troy Mark, 1965-09, Associate Professor and Chair Emeritus of Foreign Languages; BA, ACU, 1963; MA, Texas Tech University, 1968.
Kirby, D’Lyla, 1980-11, Assistant Professor Emerita of Communication Sciences and Disorders; BSEd, ACU, 1973; MS, Texas Tech University, 1978.
Lipford, Jeannette, 1968-92, Assistant Professor Emerita of Voice; BA, ACU, 1949; MA, ACU, 1987.
Marler, Charles, 1955-03, Professor Emeritus of Journalism and Mass Communication; BA, ACU, 1955; MA, ACU, 1968; PhD, University of Missouri, 1974.
Marshall, Joseph J., 1955-90, Professor Emeritus of Education; BS, ACU, 1950; MA, Hardin-Simmons University, 1954; EdD, Baylor University, 1968.
Mathews, Edward F., 1980-08, Professor Emeritus of Missions, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1962; MA, ACU, 1969; MMiss, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1970; STB, ACU, 1971; DMiss, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1980.
Mattis, Charles, 1995-12, Dean Emeritus and Associate Professor of Biology; BS, ACU 1981; DDS, University of Texas, 1985.
McCann, Forrest M., 1968-96, Professor Emeritus of English; BA, University of Florida, 1952; MA, University of Florida, 1966; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1980.
McLeskey, Beth, 1967-85, Assistant Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; BS, Baylor University, 1950; MEd, ACU, 1963.
McMillin, Keith, 1983-96, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Journalism and Mass Communication; BA, Texas Tech University, 1953.
McQueen, Julie, 2000-2017, Instructor Emerita of Developmental Mathematics; BS, ACU, 1979; MEd, ACU, 1986.
Merrell, David B., 1966-12, Professor Emeritus of English; BA, ACU, 1964; MA, University of Arkansas, 1966; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1979.
Morrison, Matthew, C., 1985-98, Professor Emeritus of Academic Advance; BA, David Lipscomb University, 1961; MA, Indiana State University, 1968; PhD, Indiana University, 1972.
Nelson, Charles W., 1984-98, Professor Emeritus of Music; BM, University of North Texas, 1950; MMEd, University of North Texas, 1951; Hon DMu, ACU, 1987.
Ogren, Albert J., 1993-04, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Education and History; BS, ACU, 1955; MEd, ACU, 1959; MA, Ohio State University, 1967; PhD, Ohio State University, 1974.
Osburn, Carroll D., 1987-04, Carmichael-Walling Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies, Graduate School of Theology; BA, Harding University, 1963; MTh, Harding University, 1968; MA, Harding University, 1969; DDiv, Vanderbilt University, 1970; PhD, University of St. Andrews (Scotland), 1974.
Pemberton, Glenn, 2005-2017, Professor Emeritus of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, ACU, 1985; MA, ACU, 1995; PhD, University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology, 1999.
Piersall, Paul,
1986-12, Professor Emeritus of Music; BA, Central Washington University, 1965; MA, Central Washington University, 1968; DMA, University of Oregon, 1971.
Presley, Ted W., Jr., 1985-04, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Anthropology; BSE, ACU, 1968; EdM, Rutgers University, 1971; MA, ACU, 1978.
Rall, M. Harland, 1991-16, Professor Emeritus of Language and Literature; BSEd, ACU, 1974; MA, University of Cincinnati, 1990; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1996
Rasco, Marianna Y., 1965-03, Professor and Chair Emerita of Family and Consumer Sciences; AS, Tarleton State University, 1948; BS, ACU, 1953; MEd, ACU, 1955; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1982; CFCS, 1987; CFLE, 1987.
Rathbun, James Ronald, 1963-99, Professor Emeritus of Music; BS, Southwest Missouri State University, 1956; MME, Indiana University, 1957; DMA, University of Iowa, 1976.
Reese, Jack R., 1988, Professor of Ministry, Graduate School of Theology; BA, ACU, 1973; MA, University of Oklahoma, 1976; MA, ACU, 1978; PhD, University of Iowa, 1988.
Reeves, Perry, 1980-2012, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry: BS, ACU, 1965; PhD, University of Texas, Austin, 1969.
Reid, Brad, 1975-2010, Professor Emeritus of Management Sciences; BA, University of Oklahoma, 1969; JD, University of Texas, 1973.
Reid, Sarah Johnston, 1970-01, Professor Emerita of Music; BME, ACU, 1969; MM, Hardin-Simmons University, 1970; PhD, University of Texas, 1980.
Rippee, Nicki, 1998-11, Professor Emerita of Exercise Science and Health; BSE, ACU, 1968; MEd, Texas A&M University, 1969; PhD, Arizona State University, 1985.
Robinson, John L., 1965-00, Professor Emeritus of History; BA, ACU, 1960; MA, Pepperdine University, 1961; PhD, Texas Christian University, 1970.
Rudolph, Charles, 1975-04, Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology; BA, Harding University, 1967; MEd, Mississippi State University, 1970; PhD, Mississippi State University, 1973.
Sadler, Virginia, 1980, Professor Emeritus of Art and Design; BFA, University of Texas, 1970; MFA, Indiana University, 1974.
Schulze, Paul D., 1970-04, Professor Emeritus of Physics; BS, ACU, 1963; MS, University of Nebraska, 1966; PhD, University of Nebraska, 1970.
Shake, Roy, 1958-00, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology; BS, Eastern Illinois University, 1954; MS, University of Wisconsin, 1956.
Small, Charles D., 1977-04, Associate Professor Emeritus of Management Sciences; BS, ACU, 1954; MS, ACU, 1975; PhD, Texas A&M University, 1978.
Smallwood, John, 1979-99, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Computer Science; BS, Texas Tech University, 1962; MA, University of Texas, 1968.
Speck, Beatrice, 1959-88, Professor Emerita of History; BA, Southwest Texas State University, 1939; MA, Southwest Texas State University, 1948; PhD, Texas Christian University, 1974.
Tacker, R. Dale, 1977-04, Professor Emeritus of Education; BS, Northeastern State University, 1965; MA, University of Tulsa, 1969; EdD, University of Tulsa, 1974.
Thompson, Gary, 1967-86, 1995-99, Professor Emeritus of Political Science; BSE, ACU, 1960; MA, University of Arkansas, 1964; PhD, University of North Texas, 1974.
Thompson, James W., 1992, ProfessorEmeritus of New Testament; BA, ACU, 1964; MA, ACU, 1965; BD, Union Theological Seminary, 1970; PhD, Vanderbilt University, 1974.
Van Rheenen, Dwayne D., 1996-09, Professor Emeritus of Communication, Provost Emeritus; BA, Harding University, 1996; MA, University of Missouri, 1967; PhD, University of Missouri, 1975.
Van Rheenen, Gailyn, 1986-04, Professor Emeritus of Missions, Graduate School of Theology and Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, Harding University, 1968; MS, ACU, 1974; DMiss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1990.
Varner, Cleddy, 1966-00, Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science and Health; BS, ACU, 1958; MSEd, Baylor University, 1959; EdD, University of Northern Colorado, 1980.
Varner, Patricia, 1969-00, Assistant Professor Emerita of Family and Consumer Sciences; BS, ACU, 1959; MA, University of Northern Colorado, 1978.
Wages, Steven, 1997, Associate Professor Emeritus of Marriage and Family Studies; AA, Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College, 1976; BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1978; MMFT, ACU, 1994; PhD, Florida State University, 2002.
Walton, George W., 1964, Professor Emeritus of Language and Literature; BA, ACU, 1963; MA, University of Arkansas, 1964; PhD, Texas Tech University, 1976.
Wasemiller, Kathryn, 1984, Professor Emerita of Art and Design; BFA, ACU, 1977; MFA, Texas Tech University, 1980.
Willerton, Christian, W., 1970, Professor Emeritus of Language and Literature and Honors; BA, Texas Christian University, 1969; MA, University of North Carolina, 1970; PhD, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1979.
Willis, John T., 1971-2017, Burton Coffman Chair for Biblical Studies and Professor Emeritus of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BA, ACU, 1955; MA, ACU, 1956; PhD, Vanderbilt University, 1966.
Willis, Wendell, 1994-2017, Professor Emeritus of Bible, Missions and Ministry; BSEd, Midwestern State University, 1965; MA, ACU, 1967; BD, Vanderbilt University, 1969; PhD, Southern Methodist University, 1981.