(* Denotes Graduate Faculty)
Administration
Dr. Donna Rice Hedgepath (2024)
President
B.M., Campbellsville College, 1992; M.M., Campbellsville University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2006.
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.
James Michael Hammack (2021)
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1984; M.B.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1989.
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.
Executive Directors/Campus Deans
Dr. Don Ashley (2001)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Christian Ministry and Education
Anchorage and Fairbanks Campuses
B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1986; M.A.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1991; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001.
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. 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. Orpha Linda Flores (2013)
Assistant Executive Director/Campus Dean
Assistant Professor - American Sign Language
San Antonio Campus
B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University, 2007; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2009; Ed.D., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2013.
Dr. Judy Jarratt (2004-19, 2021)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Education and Counseling
Lubbock Campus
B.S., University of Houston, 1969; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1982; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2002.
Dr. Andrew Marquez (2014)
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Associate Professor - Biblical Studies
Arizona Campus
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.
Dr. D. Glenn Simmons (2000)*
Executive Director/Campus Dean
Professor - Christian Ministry and Counseling
San Antonio 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.
Administrative Staff
Julie Bowen (1999)
University Registrar
B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1996; M.B.A, Wayland Baptist University, 1999.
Teresa Young (2013)
Development Officer
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1994; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2003.
Rafael Aguilera (2021)
Executive Director - Human Resources
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1989; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1994.
Dr. Don Ashley (2001)*
Executive Director - Global Initiatives
Professor - Christian Ministry and Education
B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1986; M.A.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1991; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001.
Donnie Brown (2001)
Executive Director - Spiritual Life
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1993; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996.
Cole Wayne Coleman (2024)
Executive Director - Property Management
B.S., Texas Tech University, 2017; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2021.
Dr. James Gregory Greer (2021)
Executive Director - Institutional Research and Effectiveness
M.S., Baylor University, 2003; D.S., Dakota State University, 2013.
Dr. Robert Hamilton (2024)
Executive Director - Financial Aid
B.A., University of North Texas, 1994; M.S., University of North Texas, 1996; M.A., Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, 2007; Ph.D., Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, 2015; study, Texas Tech University, 2023-present.
Dr. Bobby McCloud (2015)
Executive Director - International Program Outreach
Lubbock Campus
B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2003; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2019; Ed.D., University of Wyoming, 2023.
Shawn O’Neal Thomas (2020)
Executive Director - Student Services
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1995; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2003.
Gary R. Vaughn (2017)
Executive Director - Marketing
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1989; M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1999.
Caitlin Baker (2017)
Director - BAS/BCM Records
Associate Registrar
B.S., New Mexico State University, 2007; M.A., New Mexico State University, 2013.
KayLyn Bean (2023)
Director - Mabee Regional Heritage Center
B.F.A., University of North Texas, 2013; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2021; study, Texas Tech University, 2022-present.
Shaney Brewer (2011)
Director - Undergraduate Admissions
B.S.I.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2010; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2013.
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.
James Giacomazzi (2007)
Director - Intercollegiate Athletics
Head Coach - Women’s Volleyball
Intercollegiate Athletics
B.S., Azusa Pacific University, 1981; M.A., Azusa Pacific University, 1985.
Dr. Rick Hammer (2022)
Director - WBUonline
B.B.A., University of Texas Permian Basin, 1983; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2010.
Brandy Heads (2020)
Director - Counseling Services
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2010; M.A.C., Wayland Baptist University, 2015.
Bradley Keith Henderson (2016)
Director - Pioneer Store
B.A.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2014.
Jonathan Luna (2019)
Director - Title V Grant Project
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2019; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2023.
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.
Kaitlyn Nichols (2024)
Director - Financial Services
B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2017; M.S., West Texas A&M University, 2023.
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.
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
Associate Registrar
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1996; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2000.
Jeffrey Jon Vera (2022)
Director - Alumni Relations and Career Services
B.C.M., Wayland Baptist University, 2017.
Chris Williams (2024)
Director - Library Services
Instructor - Library Science
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2017; M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2021; M.S., University of North Texas, 2024.
Ryiann Mercedes Araujo (2023)
Disability Services Coordinator
Academic Coach
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2021; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2022-present.
Michael Arellano (2024)
Co-Athletic Trainer
Intercollegiate Athletics
B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2012.
Karen Greer (2023)
Academic Coach and Testing Coordinator
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1988; M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 1992; M.A., Regent University, 2017.
Marcos Hinojos (2015)
Head Coach - Football
B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1991.
Christine Lockridge (2018)
Project Coordinator - Virtual Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2020; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2021-present.
Addison Pratt (2024)
Development Officer
B.A., Texas Tech University, 2020; study, Wayland Baptist University, 2021-present.
Alan Reyna Sanchez (2024)
Enrollment Coach - La Familia Outreach Specialist
B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2020; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2023.
Kimberly Sanchez-Tovar (2023)
Hispanic and Latino Serving Financial Aid Specialist
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2021; M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2023.
D. Scott Sloan (2024)
Co-Athletic Trainer
Intercollegiate Athletics
B.S., Angelo State University, 1991.
Duncan Sweeney (2021)
Head Coach - eSports
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2021.
Iris V. Teasley (2024)
Veteran Counselor - Virtual Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University, 1997; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2017; M.A.C., Wayland Baptist University, 2020.
Timothy Thornton (2024)
Chief of Police
B.S., Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, 2003.
Faculty
Dr. Elise Adamson (1998)*
Professor - Mathematics and Physics
Fred N. and Louise L. Joachim Professor - Mathematics
Kenneth L. Mattox 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. Evans I. Akpo (2024)
Associate Dean, School of Humanities and Leadership
Associate Professor - Leadership
B.A., Webster University, 2012; M.A., Webster University, 2013; Ed.D., Houston Christian University, 2021.
Dr. Matthew Allen (2015)
Professor - Biological Sciences
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.A., Hastings College, 2004; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2010.
Dr. James Dustin Anderson (2024)
Associate Dean, School of Education
Coordinator - Principalship and Superintendency
Assistant Professor - Education
M.Ed., Sul Ross State University, 2001; Ed.D., University of Texas at El Paso, 2023.
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)*
Associate Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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. Kristie Lynn Buchanan (2023)
Associate Dean, School of Nursing
Nursing Coordinator and Online Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015; M.S.N., University of Texas Arlington, 2021; D.N.P., Abilene Christian University, 2024.
Jeanene Marie Burns (2023)
Assistant Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 2009; study, Abilene Christian University, 2017-18.
Dr. David Alan Christopher (2024)
Associate Professor - Business Analytics
School of Business
B.A., William Marsh Rice University, 1981; M.S., Southern New Hampshire University, 2013; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2019.
Libby Cleveland (2003)
Assistant Professor - Mathematics
Kenneth L. Mattox 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 A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1999; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2000.
Dr. Ben Craver (2007)*
Professor - Theological Studies
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)*
Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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.
William Davis (2022)
Head Coach - Men’s and Women’s Wrestling
Lecturer - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Corban University, 2019; study, Corban University, 2022.
Dr. Jo Beth DeSoto (2005)*
Professor - Education
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.M.Ed., University of New Mexico, 1983; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1989; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2003.
Dr. Beth Durbin (2006)*
Assistant Professor - Human Services
WBUonline
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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. Jenny E. Dutton (2020)
Associate Dean, School of Business
Assistant Professor - Management
School of Business
M.Ed., University of Maryland, 2004; Ph.D., Capella University, 2015.
Dr. Matthew Thomas Dyson (2019)
Associate Professor - Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Texas Tech University, 2000; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2008.
Ashley Hardage Edlin (2017)*
Associate Professor - English
School of Humanities and Leadership
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. 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. Richard Fountain (2008)
Dean, School of Creative Arts
Professor - Piano
School of Creative Arts
B.M., Taylor University, 2003; M.M., University of Nebraska, 2005; D.M.A., University of Nebraska, 2008.
Dr. Kennith Freeman (2015)
Associate Professor - Collaborative Piano
School of Creative Arts
B.A., Pepperdine University, 1996; M.M., University of Memphis, 2001; D.M.A., University of Memphis, 2009.
Clinton Cole Galyean (2021)
Head Coach - Men’s Basketball
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Angelo State University, 2016; M.Ed., Angelo State University, 2018.
Dr. Jason Geesey (2020)*
Associate Dean, School of Business
Professor - Marketing
School of Business
B.S., Azusa Pacific University, 2001; M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2004; D.B.A., Argosy University, 2013.
Dr. Trisha Giacommazi (2018)
Assistant Professor - Education
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.A., Oral Roberts University, 1987; M.Ed., West Texas A&M University, 2007; Ed.D., Abilene Christian University, 2024.
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
Plainview
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)
Associate Professor - Education
Lubbock Campus
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1999; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 2002; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2011.
Dr. Jesse A. Greer (2022)*
Assistant Professor - Management
School of Business
B.S., West Texas A&M University, 2012; M.S., California Southern University, 2014; Psy.D., Touro University, 2017.
Dr. Rebekah Lynn Grigsby (2023)
Dean, School of Nursing
Associate Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
B.S.N., The University of Wyoming, 1981; M.S.N., Walden University, 2011; D.N.P., Walden University, 2014.
Dr. William Hahn (2004)*
Associate Dean, Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
Professor - Mathematics
Kenneth L. Mattox 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.
Dr. Sarah R. Hartman (2020)
Dean, Don A. Williams School of Education
Associate Professor - Education
Don A. 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 Dean, School of Humanities and Leadership
Professor - English
School of Humanities and Leadership
B.A., Texas Tech University, 2005, M.A., Texas Tech University, 2007; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013.
Christy Michele Henegar (2023)
Instructor - English
School of Languages and Literature
B.A., LeTourneau University, 1991; M.A., University of Texas at Tyler, 1996.
Dr. Sarah K. Herrington (2021)
Assistant Professor - Music Education
Director - Choral Studies
School of Creative Arts
B.M., Wayland Baptist University, 2000; M.M., Texas Tech University, 2005; D.M.A., Texas Tech University, 2008.
Dr. Chaoqun Huang (2012)*
Professor - Exercise and Sport Science
Don A. 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. Janet S. Jones (2008)*
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. Candace A. Keller (1977)*
University Curator, Llano Estacado Museum and Abraham Art Gallery
Professor - Art
School of Creative 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 A. Williams School of Education
School of Behavioral and 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 Humanities and Leadership
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 Creative Arts
B.M., West Texas A&M University, 2001; M.M., West Texas A&M University, 2003; D.M.A., Texas Tech, 2012.
Dr. Kasandra Lane (2017)*
Associate Dean, School of Business
Associate Professor - Management
School of Business
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2010; M.A.M., Wayland Baptist University, 2013; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University, 2023.
Dr. Autumn Ashley Lass (2016)*
Associate 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 Sciences
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.
Shamee Latrice Manley (2023)
Assistant Professor - Nursing
San Antonio Campus
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Wright State University, 2012; M.S.N., Chamberlain University, 2022.
Dr. Joseph William Marnell (2024)
Associate Professor - Cybersecurity
School of Business
B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 1999; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2000; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2016; M.P.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2020.
Dr. Brian McClenagan (1990-96, 1997)*
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)*
Professor - Humanities and Leadership
School of Humanities and Leadership
B.A., San Diego Christian College, 2003; M.A., California State University, 2008; Ph.D., Johnson University, 2018; M.F.A., Lindenwood University, 2019.
Wesley Miller (2023)
Head Coach - Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2011; M.S., Northwestern State University, 2019.
Dr. Robert Moore (2010)
Professor - Chemistry
Kenneth L. Mattox 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 Humanities and Leadership
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1982; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1985; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1994.
Dr. Michael Anthony Morris (2024)
Assistant Professor - Exercise and Sport Science
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Florida A&M University, 2015; M.S., Florida A&M University, 2016; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2020.
Dr. Robert G. Morris III (2009)*
Professor - Business and Behavioral and Social Sciences
San Antonio Campus
School of Business
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Pennsylvania Military College, 1970; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1979; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2008.
Dr. Colleen Mruzik (2015)*
Associate 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)
Associate Professor - Mathematics
Kenneth L. Mattox 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 A. Williams School of Education
M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2007.
Dr. Ronald Norman (2024)
Visiting Assistant Professor - Computer Science
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., California State University, 1969; M.S., West Coast University, 1972; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1987.
Dr. D. Maria O’Connell (2013)*
Professor - English
School of Humanities and Leadership
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2006; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2008; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2012.
Corin Olivas (2021)
Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2012; M.S., Sul Ross State University, 2015.
Dr. Christopher Osuoha (2018)
Associate 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 A. 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. Sylvia Valdez Phipps (2011)
Professor - Education
San Antonio Campus
Don A. 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.
Dr. Timothy Michael Pierce (2024)
Dean, School of Christian Studies
Associate Professor - Christian Studies
Lester W. James, Sr. Professorship - Religion
School of Christian Studies
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000.
Shiloh Posey (2007)
Assistant Director - Intercollegiate Athletics
Head Coach - Women’s Soccer
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don A. 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. 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.
Dr. Adam J. Reinhart (1999)*
Dean, Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
Professor - Biological Sciences and Chemistry
Kenneth L. Mattox 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.
Tennille Paden Reneau (2023)
Assistant Professor - Graphic Design
School of Creative Arts
B.F.A., Harding University, 2003; M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University, 2012.
Hayden Ray Rush (2023)
Assistant Professor - Media Production
School of Creative Arts
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1986; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2015.
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. Charlene J. Smith (2006)
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 A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Virginia Intermont College, 2004; M.B.A., University of the Southwest, 2017.
Dr. Charles Starnes (2003)*
Professor - Economics
School of Business
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. Anthony Strange (1997)*
Professor - Business Administration and Education
School of Business
Don A. 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)*
Dean, School of Humanities and Leadership
Professor - English
School of Humanities and Leadership
B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 2004; M.A., Texas Tech University, 2007; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2011.
Dr. Scott M. Strovas (2013)
Professor - Musicology
School of Creative Arts
B.M., Texas Tech University, 2005; M.M., Texas Tech University, 2007; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2012.
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.
Dr. Christopher Thornhill (2012)
Professor - Mathematics
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
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 Professor - Education
Don A. 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
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Adams State College, 1999; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2003.
Dr. Dwayne C. Ulmer (2024)
Professor - Christian Ministry
School of Christian Studies
B.A., Baylor University, 1984; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989; study, Baylor University, 1991-92; Ed.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001.
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.
Enrique Delira Villa (2022)
Head Coach - Women’s Softball
Lecturer - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.S., Texas Tech University, 1996.
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.
William Douglas Warren (2021)
Assistant Professor - Education in English, Language Arts and Reading
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2006; M.A., Morehead State University, 2014; study, University of Louisiana at Monroe, 2018-present.
Michael Todd Weldon (2021)
Head Coach - Baseball
Instructor - Exercise and Sport Science
Intercollegiate Athletics
Don A. Williams School of Education
B.A.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2013; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University, 2015.
Dr. Daniel Everett Wigner (2024)
Assistant Professor - English
School of Humanities and Leadership
B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2003; M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 2006; M.S., University of North Texas, 2008; Ph.D., University of Durham, 2015.
Dr. Yahui Zhang (2008)
Associate Dean, School of Creative Arts
Professor - Communication and Media Studies
School of Creative 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.
Dr. Bobby Hall (1982)*
Emeritus President
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1982; M.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1985; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1994.
Emeritus Faculty and Staff
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. Jeff Anderson (1991)*
Emeritus 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. 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. 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. Polly Lackey (1973)
Emeritus Professor - Library Science
Learning Resources Center
B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1970; M.L.S., University of Oklahoma, 1972; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1997.
Dr. Wilburn Lackey (1978)*
Emeritus Professor - Counseling and Psychology
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.A., Wayland Baptist College, 1979; study, Wayland Baptist College, 1973-74; M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1979; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1984.
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. David J. Rambow (1996)*
Emeritus Professor - Management
Anchorage Campus
School of Business
B.A., Washington State University, 1975; M.A., Webster University, 1992; Ed.D., University of LaVerne, 2008.
Dr. Carolyn Ratcliffe (1999)*
Emeritus Professor - Religion
School of Religion and Philosophy
B.S., Texas Tech College, 1966; M.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1989; study, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985-1990; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1995.
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.
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.
Dr. Tim Walsh (2002)*
Emeritus Professor - Geology
Kenneth L. Mattox School of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Phillips University, 1975; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1998; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2002.
Dr. George Geoffrey Wells (1987)*
Emeritus 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.
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.
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