BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University recently welcomed the following new faculty:
Fall 2009 New Faculty (All began this fall unless otherwise noted.)
Dr. Ken Bandy, Professor of Business & Dean of the College of Business & Computer Science
Began July 20th.
Came from Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA, where he was the Director of Undergraduate Business Programs, Director of Leadership Program, and Professor.
Degrees: B.A. in Speech Communication, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio
M.B.A., Texas A&M University – Commerce
M.A. in Education, Dallas Theological Seminary
M.A. in Organizational Communication, The University of Denver
Ph.D. in Applied Technology, Training & Development, University of North
Texas, Denton, TX
Dr. Clint Bass, Assistant Professor of Church History
Moved from SBU staff position Resident Director of Woody/Gott Hall to the full-time faculty position. In addition, Dr. Bass had previously taught as an adjunct instructor in SBU’s Redford College of Theology and Ministry prior to joining the faculty.
Degrees:B.A. in Christian Ministry and Sociology, SBU
M.Div. in Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Th.M., Church History, Theology, Duke University, Durham, NC
D.Phil. in Theology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Laurie Boen, Instructor of Education
Came to SBU from Branson Schools where she taught gifted students in K-6 grades.
Degrees:B.S. in Life Science, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
M.Ed. in Gifted Education, Drury University, Springfield, MO
Currently, A.B.D., University of Arkansas
Mary Fraley, Instructor of Behavioral Sciences and Coordinator of Human Services and Resources at the Salem Campus
Came from Rolla, MO, where she worked as a Family Specialist with The Phelps County Community Partnership. In addition, she was an adjunct instructor in psychology for SBU Salem campus and an adjunct for Drury University, Rolla campus. She is a provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
Degrees:B.S. in Psychology, SBU
M.A. in Counseling, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Kenette Harder, Assistant Professor of University Libraries, Bolivar campus and Acquisitions/Collection Development Librarian
Previously employed by William Jewell College, Liberty, MO, where she was Research Librarian and Archivist.
Degrees:B.A. in History and Psychology
M.L.S. in Library Science, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Suzanne Powers, Instructor & Director of Career Services & External Studies
Joined SBU’s faculty in January 2009.
Previously taught vocal music in Dallas County R1 Schools, Buffalo, MO.
Degrees:B.S. in Education, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield
M.S. in Education, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield
Tamara Samek, Instructor of Education
Previously taught third grade at the Bolivar Intermediate School and taught for Polk County Christian School in Bolivar.
Degrees:A.B. in Elementary Education, William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
M.S. in Education, SBU
Dustin Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Theatre
Came from Nashville, TN, where he was an adjunct instructor at Belmont University and served as an advisor to the B.F.A. design students. Also, he recently worked as production assistant for Actors Bridge Ensemble.
Degrees: B.G.S. in Theatre and Film, University of Kansas
M.A. in Theatre, Missouri State University
M.F.A. in Theatre, University of Florida
Ken Spurgeon, Instructor of Education
Previous employer was Duck Creek Technologies, Inc., Bolivar, where he was the Administrative Director/Senior Financial Analyst. Prior to that, he was the Superintendent of Schools at Stockton R-1 Public Schools, Stockton, MO.
Degrees: B.S.E. in History, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
M.S. in Secondary School Administration, Pittsburg State University
Ed.S. in General School Administration, Pittsburg State University
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