Academic Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty and Staff Credentials



(* Denotes Graduate Faculty)

Administration

Dr. Bobby Hall (1982)*
President
Professor - Business
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1982; M.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1985; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1994.

Dr. Claude Lusk (1991)*
Senior Vice President of Operations and Student Life
Professor - Business Administration
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1984; M.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1987; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1997.

Dr. Cindy Marlow McClenagan (1993)*
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Professor - English
B.A., Luther College, 1992; M.L.I.S., University of Iowa, 1993; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2002.

Dr. Kevin Lee Ludlum (2017)
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B.S.Ed., Baylor University, 1993; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1995; Ph.D., University of Idaho, 1998.

Dr. Daniel Brown (2013)
Vice President of Enrollment Management
B.A.M., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2002; MM, The University of Alabama, 2004; D.M.A., The University of Memphis, 2015.

Dr. David L. Bishop (1998)*
Vice President of External Campuses
Professor - Theological Studies
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1986; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989; study, Oxford University, 1992; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995.

Lezlie Hukill (1994-2000, 2010)
Chief Financial Officer
B.B.A., University of Texas, 1989.

Executive Directors/Campus Deans

Dr. James Antenen (2002)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Education
San Antonio Campus
B.F.A., Drake University, 1972; M.S., Central Missouri State University, 1976; Ed.D., Auburn University, 1986.

Dr. Eric Ash (2007)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - History
Anchorage Campus
B.S., U. S. Air Force Academy, 1979; M.S., Gonzaga University, 1983; M.A., California State University, 1988; M.S., Air University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Calgary, 1995.

Dr. J.B. Boren (2003)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Exercise and Sport Science
Amarillo Campus
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1987; M.S., Baylor University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993.

Dr. Beth Durbin (2006)
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Assistant Professor - Education
Fairbanks Campus
B.S.W., Florida State University, 1994; M.S.W., Florida State University, 1995; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2013; Ed.D., North Central University, 2017.

Dr. Jerry L. Faught II (2015)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Theological Studies
Wichita Falls Campus
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1983; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1995.

Dr. Thomas Fisher (2011)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Biblical Studies
Albuquerque Campus
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1990; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000.

Dr. Andrew Marquez (2014)
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Assistant Professor - Biblical Studies
Phoenix and Sierra Vista Campuses
B.A., University of Arizona, 2004; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007; Ph.D., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015.

Dr. Henrique B. R. Regina (2002)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Associate Professor - Business
Hawaii Campus
B.S., Universidade de Pernambuco, 1993; M.B.A., Hawaii Pacific University, 2000; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2017.

Administrative Staff

Julie Bowen (1999)
University Registrar
B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1996; M.B.A, Wayland Baptist University, 1999.

Phillip Michael Melcher (2006)
Senior Major Gifts Officer
B.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1973; M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2008.

Trevor Cole Morris (2017)
Executive Director - Property Management
B.S., West Texas A&M University, 2010; M.S., West Texas A&M University, 2014.

Gary R. Vaughn (2017)
Executive Director - Marketing
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1989; M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1999.

Christina Faith Miller (2019)
Executive Director - Financial Aid
B.S., Western Governor’s University, 2013.

Shawn O’Neal Thomas (2020)
Executive Director - Student Services
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1995; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2003.

Dr. James Gregory Greer (2021)
Executive Director - Institutional Research and Effectiveness
M.S., Baylor University, 2003; D.S., Dakota State University, 2013.

Rafael Aguilera (2021)
Executive Director - Human Resources
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1989; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1994.

Caitlin Baker (2017)
Director - BAS/BCM Records
Associate Registrar
B.S., New Mexico State University, 2007; M.A., New Mexico State University, 2013.

Donnie Brown (2001)
Director - Spiritual Life
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1993; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996.

Coralyn Elizabeth Dillard (2017)
Director - Health Services
B.S.N., West Texas A&M University, 2008; M.S.N., West Texas A&M University, 2008.

Melissa Gonzalez (2019)
Director - Museums
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2006; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2009.

Brandy Heads (2020)
Director - Counseling and Disability Services
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2010; M.A.C., Wayland Baptist University, 2015.

Bradley Keith Henderson (2016)
Director - University Store
B.A.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2014.

Randy Henderson (2011)
Head Football Coach
B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1975; M.S., West Texas State University, 1983.

Dr. Brent Lynn (2008)*
Director - Multidisciplinary Tutorial Services
Professor - Writing
B.A., Baylor University, 1994; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2007.

Amber McCloud (2015)
Director - Donor Relations and Stewardship
Study, Wayland Baptist University, 2000-2003.

Christina Lee Orosco (2016)
Director - Institutional Advancement and Marketing
San Antonio Campus
B.A., University of the Incarnate Word, 2007.

Dr. Rosemary Peggram (2018)
Director - Student Success
B.I.D., Texas Tech University, 1991; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1994; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2007.

Jonathan Petty (2003)
Director - Communications
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1995; M.A.M., Wayland Baptist University, 2009.

Dr. Patricia Ritschel-Trifilo (2015)
Director - WBUonline
B.S., University of Iowa, 1976; Graduate Study, Saint Louis University, 1978 to 1983; M.S.R., Saint Louis University, 1979; Ph.D., Capella University, 2009.

Amber Smith (2017)
Director - Advancement Services
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2007; M.A.M., Wayland Baptist University, 2015.

Amanda Stanton (2013)
Director - Graduate Studies
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1996; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2000.

Debbie Stennett (2005)
Director - Admissions
Assistant Professor - Education
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1974; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 1994.

William Joseph Weidner (2021)
Director - Intercollegiate Athletics
B.S., Springfield College, 1979; M.A., Stanford University, 1984.

Teresa Young (2013)
Director - Alumni Relations
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1994; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2003.

Gary Zacher (2017)
Director - Annual Giving
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2008; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2012; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2012.

Faculty

Dr. Elise Adamson (1998)*
Professor - Mathematics and Physics
Fred N. and Louise L. Joachim Professor - Mathematics
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S.E.P., Texas Tech University, 1985; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1993.

Dr. Matthew Allen (2015)
Associate Professor - Biological Sciences
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.A., Hastings College, 2004; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2010.

Dr. Jeff Anderson (1991)*
Professor - Biblical Studies
Anchorage Campus
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Wayland Baptist College, 1979; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1982; M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1991; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1992; study, Tel Aviv University, 2000.

Dr. Don Ashley (2001)*
Professor - Christian Ministry and Education
Director - Kenya Program
Anchorage Campus
School of Christian Studies
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1986; M.A.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1991; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001.

Brad Bass (1995)
Head Coach - Baseball
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University, 1984; M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University, 1986.

Jennifer Becker (2020)
Assistant Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
R.N. to B.S.N., Chamberlin School of Nursing, 2018; M.S.N., Capella University, 2020.

Dr. Richard Mark Bell (2019)
Assistant Professor - Management
School of Business
B.S.B.A., Kaplan University, 2011; M.B.A., Bethel University, 2012; Ph.D., Regent University, 2017.

Dr. Peter Bowen (1994)*
Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Science
Professor - Psychology
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S., Hardin-Simmons University, 1988; M.A., University of Rochester, 1991; Ph.D., University of Rochester, 1996.

Dr. Richard Boyer (2003)*
Professor - Business and Social Sciences
WBUonline
School of Business
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Study, Fitchburg State, 1965-1967; B.G.S., University of Nebraska, 1969; J.D., University of Maine, 1972.

Dr. Laura Brandenburg (2012)*
Associate Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Angelo State University, 2007; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2009; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2012.

Dr. Lloyd L. Cannedy (1990)*
Professor - Business Administration
Wichita Falls Campus
School of Business
B.B.A., Midwestern State University, 1966; M.B.A., Samford University, 1968; M.S.H.A., University of Alabama, 1968; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1971.

Libby Cleveland (2003)
Assistant Professor - Academic Achievement
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., University of Texas, 1958; study, Southwest Texas University - San Marcos, 1960-61; M.Ed., West Texas State University, 1965; study, Amarillo College, 1966.

Dr. Cassondra Collins (2006)*
Professor - Counseling and Psychology
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Angelo State University, 1994; M.S., Angelo State University, 1996; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1999; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2006.

Dr. Perry Collins (1999)*
Professor - Counseling and Psychology
Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Counseling Program
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Lubbock Christian University, 1991; M.S., Angelo State University, 1993; M.P.A., Angelo State University, 1994; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1999.

Jason Cooper (2021)
Head Coach - Women’s Basketball
Instructor - Education
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1999; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2000.

Dr. Ben Craver (2007)*
Professor - Theological Studies
Coordinator of Christian Studies Programs
San Antonio Campus
School of Christian Studies
B.B.A., East Texas State University, 1972; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; study, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, 1993; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2007-10, 2012; study, Texas State University, 2017-19.

Dr. Rebekah Crowe (2013)*
Associate Professor - History
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
BA, Wayland Baptist University, 2002; MA, Baylor University, 2004; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 2013.

Dr. Michael A. Dain (2009)*
Professor - Theological Studies
Christian Studies Coordinator
Lubbock Campus
School of Christian Studies
B.S., Angelo State University, 1988; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001.

Dr. Jo Beth DeSoto (2005)*
Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.M.Ed., University of New Mexico, 1983; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1989; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2003.

Sean Ditmore (2013)
Reference Librarian and Circulation/Student Worker Supervisor
Instructor - Library Science
Learning Resources Center
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2010; M.S., University of North Texas, 2013.

Dr. Jenny E. Dutton (2020)
Assistant Professor - Management
School of Business
M.Ed., University of Maryland, 2004; Ph.D., Capella University, 2015.

Terri Dutton (2010)
Assistant Professor - Nursing and Lab Coordinator
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Midwestern State University, 1993; M.S.N., Walden University, 2010.

Dr. Matthew Thomas Dyson (2019)
Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences and Chemistry
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Texas Tech University, 2000; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2008.

Ashley Hardage Edlin (2017)
Assistant Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2011; M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2014; study, Texas Tech University, 2015-17.

John Edward Elliott (2003-2007, 2008)
Collection Development Librarian
Assistant Professor - Library Science
Learning Resources Center
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1967; study, University of Texas at Arlington, 1971-1975; M.S., University of North Texas, 1986; study, Oral Roberts University, 1988.

Dr. Joseph Fikes (2011)*
Professor - Exercise and Sport Science
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., University of New Mexico, 2011; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2003; Ph.D., United States Sport Academy, 2011.

Dr. Jimmie Flores (2012)
Assistant Professor - Business
School of Business
B.B.A., St. Mary’s University, 1990; study, St. Mary’s University, 1990; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas, 1992; M.S., Regis University, 2003; M.A., Fielding Graduate University, 2005; M.S., Regis University, 2006; M.N.M., Regis University, 2006; Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University, 2006; D.M., University of Phoenix, 2009.

Dr. Margaret Flores (2017)
Assistant Professor - Mathematics and Sciences
Anchorage Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Marymount College, 1983; M.S., University of Alaska-Fairbanks, 1985; Ph.D., University of Alaska-Fairbanks, 2000.

Dr. Richard Fountain (2008)
Professor - Piano

School of Music
B.M., Taylor University, 2003; M.M., University of Nebraska, 2005; D.M.A., University of Nebraska, 2008.
 
Dr. Scott Franklin (2000)*
Professor - Mathematics and Computer Science
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1998; B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1998; M.S., Texas Tech University, 2000; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2005.
 
Dr. Diane C. Frazor (2005)*
Dean, School of Nursing
Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, 1978; M.S.N., Corpus Christi State University, 1990; Ed.D., University of Houston, 2004.
 
Dr. Kennith Freeman (2015)
Associate Professor - Collaborative Piano
School of Music
B.A., Pepperdine University, 1996; M.M., University of Memphis, 2001; D.M.A., University of Memphis, 2009.
 
Dr. Jason Geesey (2020)*
Associate Professor - Marketing
School of Business
B.S., Azusa Pacific University, 2001; M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2004; D.B.A., Argosy University, 2013.

Jim Giacomazzi (2007)
Head Coach - Women’s Volleyball
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Azusa Pacific University, 1981; M.A., Azusa Pacific University, 1985.

Trisha Giacommazi (2018)
Assistant Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.A., Oral Roberts University, 1987; M.Ed., West Texas A&M University, 2007.

Dr. Hayoung Gim (2000)*
Professor - Economics
WBUonline
School of Business
B.A., Sung Kyun Kwan University, 1985; M.A., Western Illinois University, 1991; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1998.

Dr. J. M. Givens, Jr. (2000)*
Professor - Theological Studies
WBUonline
School of Christian Studies
B.S., Lamar University, 1989; M.Div.B.L., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993; study, Brite Divinity School, 1996; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000; study, Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, 2005; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2008-2013.

Dr. Ingrid Graves (2017)
Assistant Professor - Education
Lubbock Campus
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1999; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 2002; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2011.

Dr. Gary Gray (2007)*
Professor - Chemistry
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Wayland Baptist College, 1979; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1984; study, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1984-87.

Dr. William Hahn (2004)*
Associate Dean, School of Mathematics and Sciences
Professor - Mathematics
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Baylor University, 1990; M.S., Baylor University, 1992; M.Stat., North Carolina State University, 1995; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1997.

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Hample (2019)
Assistant Professor - Business and Management
Anchorage Campus
School of Business
B.S., Southern Wesleyan University, 1999; M.A., Webster University, 2001; Ph.D., Capella University, 2014.

Ty Harrelson (2015)
Head Coach - Men’s Basketball
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2004; M.Ed., Northcentral University, 2014.

Dr. Sarah R. Hartman (2020)
Dean, Don Williams School of Education
Associate Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
A.A., Florida College, 1993; B.S., San Diego State University, 1998; M.Ed., Alabama State University, 2006; Ph.D., The University of Alabama, 2013.

Dr. Erin C. Heath (2013)*
Associate Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Texas Tech University, 2005, M.A., Texas Tech University, 2007; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013.

Dr. Richard Hendershot (2003)*
Associate Professor - Education
Clovis Campus
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1967; M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, 1976; study, Embry Riddle Aeronautics, 1995; Ed.D., California Coast University, 2000.

Mark Hilliard (2003)
Associate Professor - Art and Art Education
School of Fine Arts
B.F.A., McMurry College, 1986; M.A., West Texas A&M University, 2003; M.F.A, Texas Tech University, 2006.

Dr. Chaoqun Huang (2012)*
Professor - Exercise and Sport Science
Don Williams School of Education
B.Ed., East China Normal University, 1985; M.Ed., East China Normal University, 1992; Ph.D., The University of Utah, 2012.

Dr. Linda Hutcherson (2001)*
Professor - Education and Counseling
Don Williams School of Education
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1965; M.B.S., S.E. Oklahoma State University, 1975; M.Ed., West Texas A&M University, 1998; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2001.

Dr. Keri L. James (2004)*
Professor - Education
San Antonio Campus
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Baylor University, 1989; M.Ed., Texas Southern University, 1994; Ed.D., Texas Southern University, 2003.

Dr. Janet S. Jones (2008)*
Associate Dean, School of Business
Professor - Management
WBUonline
School of Business
B.A., Murray State University, 1976; M.B.A., Samford University, 1989; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, 1997.

Dr. Andrew Kasner (2009)*
Professor - Biological Sciences
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Angelo State University, 1995; M.S., Angelo State University, 1999; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2004.

Dr. Candace A. Keller (1977)*
Dean, School of Fine Arts
Curator, Llano Estacado Museum and Abraham Art Gallery
Professor - Art
School of Fine Arts
B.F.A., Sul Ross State University, 1975; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University, 1976; M.A., Sul Ross State University, 1978; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2001.

Dr. Donald Knox, Jr. (2001)*
Professor - Business, Education, and History
WBUonline
School of Business
Don Williams School of Education
School of Behavioral Social Sciences
A.A., Hill College, 1991; B.S., Southwestern Adventist University, 1991; M.A., New Mexico State University, 1994; M. A., Midwestern State University, 2004; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2000; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2007, 2010-12; study, Tarleton State University, 2010-11; Midwestern State University, 2011-12.

Dr. Deborah Kuhlmann (2009)*
Professor - English
WBUonline
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Texas Christian University, 1970; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1980; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1985.

Dr. Brian Kuhnert (2010)
Professor - Voice and Opera/Musical Theatre
School of Music
B.M., West Texas A&M University, 2001; M.M., West Texas A&M University, 2003; D.M.A., Texas Tech, 2012.

Kasandra Lane (2017)
Associate Dean, School of Business
Assistant Professor - Management
School of Business
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2010; M.A.M., Wayland Baptist University, 2013; study, Grand Canyon University, 2016-17.

Dr. Autumn Ashley Lass (2016)*
Assistant Professor - History
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2008; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2010; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2016.

Dr. Justin Lawrence (2011)*
Associate Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Science
Professor - Criminal Justice and Public Administration
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.G.S., Texas Tech University, 2001; M.B.A., Texas Tech University, 2005; J.D., Texas Tech University, 2005.

Dr. Mee-Gaik Lim (2011)*
Professor - Counseling and Psychology
San Antonio Campus
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S., University of Montevallo, 1983; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; Ph.D., Texas Women’s University, 1991.

Steven Long (1990)
Associate Professor - Communication and Media Studies
School of Fine Arts
B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1979; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; study, Texas Tech University, 1991.

Dr. Lee Ann Lung (2021)
Associate Dean, School of Nursing
Assistant Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Wayland Baptist University, 2011; M.S.N., Frontier Nursing University, 2015; D.N.P., Frontier Nursing University, 2016.

Dr. David Maltsberger (2013)*
Professor - Biblical Studies
Coordinator - Certificate of Christian Ministry
San Antonio Campus
School of Christian Studies
B.A., East Texas Baptist College, 1981; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992; study, Texas A & M University Commerce, 2007-2008.

Dr. Brian McClenagan (1990-96, 1997)*
Associate Professor - Counseling and Psychology
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1990; M.Ed., West Texas A&M University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2013.

Dr. Kimberlee Ruth Mendoza (2019)*
Dean, School of Languages and Literature
Associate Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., San Diego Christian College, 2003; M.A., California State University, 2008; Ph.D., Johnson University, 2018; M.F.A., Lindenwood University, 2019.

Amy Miles (2013)
Assistant Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Howard Payne University, 1998; M.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 2003.

Dr. Robert Moore (2010)
Professor - Chemistry
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.A., Huntington College, 2002; Ph. D. Auburn University, 2009.

Dr. Joshua Al Mora (2000-05, 2006)*
Professor - Spanish
Fred N. and Louise L. Joachim Endowed Professorship - Spanish
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1982; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1985; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1994.
 
Dr. Robert G. Morris III (2009)*
Professor - Business and Behavioral & Social Sciences
San Antonio Campus
School of Business
School of Behavioral & Social Science
B.A., Pennsylvania Military College, 1970; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1979; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2008.

Dejan Mraovic (2018)
Assistant Professor - Graphic Design
School of Fine Arts
B.F.A., College of Visual and Applied Arts, 2002; M.F.A., Ohio University, 2012.

Dr. Colleen Mruzik (2015)*
Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice and Public Administration
WBUonline
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., University of Miami, 2006; M.A., Abilene Christian University, 2010; J.D., Saint Louis University, 2010.

Dr. Samantha Rice Murray (2016)
Professor - Management
School of Business
B.A., Harding University, 1992; M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1994; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2003.

Dr. Charles Franklin Nelms (2016)
Assistant Professor - Mathematics
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D., Baylor University, 2016.

Dr. Pamela Nelson-Ray (2020)
Assistant Professor - Education
Lubbock Campus
Don Williams School of Education
M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2007.

Dr. D. Maria O’Connell (2013)*
Associate Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2006; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2008; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2012.

Dr. Christopher Osuoha (2018)
Assistant Professor - Economics
School of Business
B.S., Enugu State University of Science and Technology, 2000; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2012; M.S., West Texas A&M University, 2015; M.A., New Mexico State University, 2018; D.E.D., New Mexico State University, 2018.

Dr. Michael Tod Outlaw (2003)*
Professor - Management and Education
School of Business
Don Williams School of Education
B.B.A., Baylor University, 1979; M.B.A., Tarleton State University, 1982; M.S., East Texas State University, 1994; Ed.D., Texas A&M University - Commerce, 1995; study, University of San Diego, 2005.

Dr. Ralph J. Palumbo (2001)*
Professor - Business
School of Business
A.A.S., Bergen Community College, 1972; B.S., Montclair State University, 1974; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1978; Ph.D., University of Sarasota, 2004.

Dr. R. Tim Parker (1994)*
Professor - Business
San Antonio Campus
School of Business
B.B.A., Baylor University, 1975; M.B.A., University of Wyoming, 1979; study, University of Cambridge, 1986; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, 1995.

Dr. Daniela Sophia Pereira (2012)
Associate Professor - Biological Sciences
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S.P., Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Masquita Filho, 2004; Ph.D., Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, 2009.

Dr. Sylvia Valdez Phipps (2011)
Professor - Education
San Antonio Campus
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1980; M.Ed., Texas State University, 1981; Ph.D., The University of Texas, 1998.

Shiloh Posey (2007)
Head Coach - Women’s Soccer
Instructor - Exercise & Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1995; M.S., West Texas A&M University, 2000; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2004.

Dr. Timothy Michael Powers (2014)
Associate Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1977; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1981; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2002.

Dr. Jerry Price (2002)*
Professor - Education
San Antonio Campus
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Southwest Texas State University, 1983; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University, 1985; Ed.D., Texas A&M University, 1991.

Dr. D. Niler Pyeatt (1992)*
Professor - History
Director - Honors Program
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 1986; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1992.

Sally Quiroz (2012-19, 2020)
Librarian - Reference and Distance Services
Instructor - Library Science
Learning Resources Center
B.A., College of Liberal Arts, 2004; M.S., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006.

Dr. Joe Rangel, Jr. (2016)*
Associate Dean, School of Christian Studies
Associate Professor - Christian Ministry
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1996; M.Div.B.L., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000; Ph.D., Biola University, 2009.

Thomas M. Ray (1983)
Associate Professor - History
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Oklahoma City University, 1974; M.A., Texas Christian University, 1977; study, Texas Christian University, 1978-80.

Dr. Adam J. Reinhart (1999)*
Dean, School of Mathematics and Sciences
Professor - Biological Sciences and Chemistry
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1991; Ph.D., Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 1998; study, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 1998-1999.

Dr. Randolph Rogers (2013)*
Associate Professor - Biblical Studies
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1990; M.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1995; M.Div.B.L., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002.

Dr. Brent Schlittenhart (2003)*
Professor - Theological Studies
Hawaii Campus
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Dallas Baptist University, 1988; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002.

Dr. D. Glenn Simmons (2000)*
Professor - Christian Ministry and Counseling
Hawaii Campus
B.S., William Carey University, 1972; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976; Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1980; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, 1997; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2003, 2008; study, Harvard University, 2008.

Dr. Charlene J. Smith (2006)
Associate Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Texas Christian University, 1975; M.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1978; J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1992.

Robert Ssejjemba (2019)
Head Coach - Men’s Soccer
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Virginia Intermont College, 2004; M.B.A., University of the Southwest, 2017.

Dr. Charles Starnes (2003)*
Associate Dean, School of Business
Professor - Economics
B.S., West Texas State University, 1969; study, Central Michigan University, 1979-80, 1983; M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 1993; M.S., West Texas A&M University, 1999; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2003.

Dr. Stephen M. Stookey (2016)*
Dean, School of Christian Studies
Professor - Church History and Theology
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Baylor University, 1994; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994.

Dr. Anthony Strange (1997)*
Professor - Business Administration and Education
School of Business
Don Williams School of Education
B.A., Chapman College, 1983; B.S., Chapman College, 1984; M.P.A., University of LaVerne, 1989; Ed.D., University of Southern California, 1999; M.A., University of Fairbanks, 2001.

Dr. Karen Beth Strovas (2012)*
Associate Dean, School of Languages and Literature
Associate Professor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2004; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2007; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2011.

Dr. Scott M. Strovas (2013)
Associate Professor - Music History
School of Music
B.M., Texas Tech University, 2005; M.M., Texas Tech University, 2007; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2012.

Dr. Ann B. Stutes (1998)
Dean, School of Music
Shaw Professorship - Music
School of Music
B.M., Southwestern University, 1984; M.M., Northern Illinois University, 1986; study, University of Texas, 1986-88; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1995.

Dr. Kevin Sweeney (2001)*
Professor - Geography and History
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1985; M.A., Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 1995; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2001.

Samantha Templar (2014)
Head Coach - Dance and Cheer
Lecturer - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.F.A., West Texas A&M University, 2010.

Dr. Christopher Thornhill (2012)
Associate Professor - Mathematics
School of Mathematics and Science
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002; B.S.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004; M.A., Indiana University, 2008; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2012.

Dr. J. Jeff Tillman (1996)*
Professor - Theological Studies
Graduate Director
Wichita Falls Campus
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1983; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1991; M.A., Baylor University, 1995.

Dr. Rachel Juarez Torres (2020)
Associate Dean, Don Williams School of Education
Associate Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
M.A., Texas Tech University, 1999; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2002.

Dr. Christopher Truitt (2007)
Professor - Chemistry
Science Coordinator
Lubbock Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Adams State College, 1999; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2003.

Dr. David Unfred (2002)*
Professor - Business Administration
Lubbock Campus
School of Business
B.S., Texas Technological College, 1968; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1972; M.S., University of Northern Colorado, 1978; Ed.D, Texas Tech University, 2002.

Dr. George L. Valentine (2005)*
Professor - Business
School of Business
B.B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1977; M.B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 1986; Ph.D., University of Sarasota, 2004.

Dr. Sammy Van Hoose (2002)*
Professor - Management Information Services
School of Business
B.S.E.E., University of New Mexico, 1977; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2000; Ed.D, Texas Tech University, 2008.

Dr. Tim Walsh (2002)*
Professor - Geology
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Phillips University, 1975; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2002.

Dr. Kelly B. Warren (2005)*
Dean, School of Business
Professor - Management
School of Business
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1983; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998; Ph.D., Regent University, 2005.

Dr. George Geoffrey Wells (1987)*
Professor - Political Science
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1973; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1978; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1985; study, Rice University, 1988.

Brian Whitlock (2005)
Head Coach - Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
Lecturer - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University, 2001; study, East Central University, 2001-2002; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2009.

Dr. Yahui Zhang (2008)
Professor - Communication and Media Studies
School of Fine Arts
B.A., Xi’an Foreign Language Institute, 1990; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2004; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2008.

Emeritus Administration

Dr. Wallace Davis (1991)*
Emeritus Chancellor
B.A., Baylor University, 1951; M.S., Baylor University, 1955; Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin, 1971.

Dr. Paul W. Armes (2001)*
Emeritus President
B.A., Baylor University, 1971; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1974; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1981.

Emeritus Faculty and Staff

Joe L. Provence (1964-66, 1967)
Emeritus Director - Alumni Services
Office of Institutional Advancement
B.A., Wayland Baptist College, 1966; study, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1966-67; study, Houston Baptist University, 1978; study, Texas Tech University, 1975, 1980.

Eddie Turner (1974)
Emeritus Manager - University Store
B.A., Wayland Baptist College, 1972; study, Texas Tech University, 1975; M.S.M., Houston Baptist University, 1982.

Dr. Dillard Whitis (1983)*
Emeritus Dean - San Antonio Campus
B.A., Baylor University, 1961; M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1963; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1972; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1986.

Dr. Philip C. Almes (1984)*
Emeritus Professor - Mathematics
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., University of Dubuque, 1963; study, New Mexico Highlands University, 1963-64; M.S., West Texas State University, 1966; D.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1971; study, Idaho State University, 1975; study, University of Texas-Dallas, 1982.

Dr. Kent Brooks (1985-87, 1988)*
Emeritus Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Mississippi State University, 1966; study, Mississippi State University, 1967-68; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1974.

Dr. Georgia Flanagan (1990)*
Emeritus Professor - Vocational Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.S.Ed., North Texas State University, 1953; M.Ed., Midwestern State University, 1967; Ed.D., University of North Texas, 1992; study, Wayland Baptist University, 1992-1994.

Dr. Virginia Harris (1987)*
Emeritus Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.S.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1952; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1955; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1980.

Dr. Patricia Herman (1990-98; 2001)*
Emeritus Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.E., University of Toledo, 1965; M.E., University of Toledo, 1980; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1985.

Dr. Veretta June Hogue (2002)*
Emeritus Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.S.Ed., North Texas State University, 1964; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1967; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1982; study, Texas Tech University, 1983-86; study, Indiana University, 1988; study, University of San Diego, 1996.

Dr. Lewis E. Lee (2000)*
Emeritus Professor - Religion
School of Religion and Philosophy
B.A., Baylor University, 1954; B.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1960; M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1966; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1973; Ed.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1973; diploma, Instituto de Lengua Espanola, Costa Rica, 1961.

Dr. Mary F. Maloney (1993-2010, 2011)*
Emeritus Professor - Business
School of Business
B.S., St. John’s University, 1967; M.B.A, St. John’s University, 1972; Ed.D., Teachers College at Columbia University, 1979.

Dr. Gary L. Manning (1982)*
Emeritus Professor - Religion
San Antonio Campus
School of Religion and Philosophy
B.S., Howard Payne University, 1969; M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1972; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1982.

Dr. Fred E. Meeks (1985)*
Emeritus Professor - Religion
School of Religion and Philosophy
A.S., Decatur Baptist College, 1963; B.A., Baylor University, 1965; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1968; Th.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976.

Dr. Estelle Owens (1974)*
Emeritus Professor - History
University Historian
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Wayland Baptist College, 1971; M.A., Baylor University, 1973; Ph.D., Auburn University, 1983; study, University of Texas - Austin, 1978, 1984; study, Rice University, 1984.

Dr. Paul Vaughn Ross (1994)*
Emeritus Professor - Biological Sciences
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Wayland Baptist College, 1967; M.S., West Texas State University, 1974; study, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1987.

Dr. Marti Runnels (1989)
Emeritus Professor - Theatre
School of Fine Arts
B.A., William Jewell College, 1980; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1989.

Dr. Paul Sadler (1990)*
Emeritus Professor - Religion
School of Religion and Philosophy
B.A., Baylor University, 1972; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1991.

Dr. D. Glenn Saul (1997)*
Emeritus Professor - Religion
School of Religion and Philosophy
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1962; B.D., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1966; Th.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1969; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1972.

Dr. Otto B. Schacht (1999)*
Emeritus Professor - Business
School of Business
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1970; M.S., Central Missouri State University, 1975; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1978.

Christa E. Smith (1969)
Emeritus Professor - Modern Languages and English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., Wayland Baptist College, 1963; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1967; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1969; study, Texas Tech University, 1969-83.

Dr. Harold W. Temple (1976)*
Emeritus Professor - Chemistry
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Southwest Texas State College, 1961; M.A., Southwest Texas State College, 1962; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1969.

Dr. Gerald L. Thompson (1967)*
Emeritus Professor- Biological Sciences
School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1956; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1966; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1986.

Dr. Jimmie L. Todd (1988)*
Emeritus Professor - Education
Don Williams School of Education
B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1967; M.A., Sam Houston State University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1988.