Faculty
Adonyi, Yoni
Omer Blodgett Endowed Chair
Professor of Materials Joining Engineering
B.S., Timisoara Polytechnic Institute, 1976; M.S., The Ohio State University, 1986;
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1989. Registered Professional Engineer, State of
Texas. Since 1996.
Ames, Jimmy R
Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1972; M.S., Southeastern Oklahoma
State University, 1977; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1982. Since 2001.
Anderson, Larry A.
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Wheaton College, 1967; M.S., Purdue University, 1969; Ph.D., Purdue University,
1974. Since 1974.
Armstrong, Stephen.
Professor of Mathematics
B.Mus., Crown College, 1967; B.S., University of Minnesota, 1969; M.A.T., Bowling
Green State University, 1975; Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce, 1984.
Since 1979.
Ayers, Stephen R.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Concentration Coordinator for Civil Engineering
B.Eng., University of Southern Queensland, 1994; Ph.D., University of Southern
Queensland, 2001. Since 2004.
Baas, Brent L., Chair, Department of Computer Science
Professor of Computer Science
B.A., Calvin College, 1985; M.S., Western Michigan University, 1987; Ph.D., Wayne
State University, 1993. Since 1992.
Baggett, Darla Lu Underwood
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Education, Baylor University, 1973; Reading Specialist Certificate, Southwestern
Oklahoma State University, 1977; M.Ed. with Mid Management Certificate and
Supervisor’s Certificate, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1981; ESL Certificate,
Wayland Baptist University, 1991; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2002. Since 2010.
Ball, Steven L.,
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Professor of Physics
B.S., Baker University, 1984; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1989. Since 2001.
Baney, Richard D.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1970; M.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 2001.
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Oklahoma and State of Texas.
Since 1996.
Batts, Martin
Professor of English and Philosophy
B.A., Calvin College, 1965; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1971;
S.T.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1977; M.A., University of Dallas, 1981;
Ph.D., University of Dallas, 1983. Since 1983.
Bellamy, Emily
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1988; M.B.A., Texas State University, 1989.
Since 2011.
Bitikofer, Lauren G.
Chair, Department of Flight Science
Professor of Flight Science
A.S., LeTourneau University, 1975; B.S., LeTourneau University, 1988; M.S., University
of Texas at Tyler, 1989; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and
Powerplant Ratings; Inspection Authorization, Commercial Pilot with Instrument
Airplane and Helicopter, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine, Single Engine and Instrument
Airplane, Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Designated Mechanic Examiner. Since 1977.
Carlson, Fredric J
Professor of Business Administration
C.P.A.; B.S.B.A., Drake University, 1955; M.B.A., Michigan State University, 1965;
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 1982. Since 1986.
Castro, Juan R.
Professor of Finance and International Business
B.S., University of New Orleans, 1993; M.S., University of New Orleans, 1995;
Ph.D., University of New Orleans, 2000. Since 2001.
Chase, Bruce A.
Associate Professor of Flight Science
Assistant Chief Instructor
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1992; M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2005;
FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Commercial
Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine, Single Engine and
Instrument Airplane; FAA Safety Team Representative. Since 1992.
Compton, Randall D.
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Covenant College, 1987; M.A., Angelo State University, 1990; Ph.D., University
of North Texas, 1994; M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, 1997. Since 2007.
Connors, Donald R.
Professor of Humanities
B.A., Houghton College, 1960; M.A., Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1968;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1995. Since 1969.
Cortes, Gustavo
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
B.S., University of Puerto Rico-Mayague, 2003; M.S., University of Puerto Rico-Mayague, 2006; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2009. Since 2011.
Coyle, Phillip A.
Provost and Executive Vice President
Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Memphis, 1981; M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984;
M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002; Ed.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998. Since 2011.
Cunha, Wilson de Angelo
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies/Christian Ministries
B.A., JMC Presbyterian Seminary, 2002; Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary, 2006; Ph.D. (expected) Leiden University, 2011. Since 2011.
Davis, Robert L.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Midland Lutheran College, 1971; M.Ed., Colorado State University, 1981.
Since 2005.
DeBoer, Gary D.
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Calvin College, 1986; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1998. Since 1998.
DeLap, Ronald A.
Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Professor, Electrical Engineering
B.S.E.E., Michigan Technological University, 1983; M.S.E.E., Michigan Technological University, 1986; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1994. Since 2011.
Driver, Robert E.
Professor of Finance and Business
B.S., The Citadel, 1956; M.B.A., University of Houston, 1970; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1973. Since 2002.
Elliott, Andrée F.
Chair, Department of Biology
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1980; M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 1999;
Ph.D. Texas Women’s University, 2005. Since 2003.
Ericson, Kendra
Director of Nursing Program
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Trinity College of Nursing, 2001; M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2008.
Since 2010.
Fairweather, Kenneth F.
Associate Professor of Marketing
A.A.S., Eastfield College, 1978; B.A., Moody Bible Institute, 1984; M.B.A., Amber
University, 1987; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, 2004. Since 1993.
Farrell, P. Andrew
Associate Professor of Applied Aviation Science
B.A., Moody Bible Institute, 1988; M.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
1997; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings and
Designated Engineering Representative; FCC General Radiotelephone. Since 2001.
Feezell, John T.
Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Point Loma College, 1969; M.A., Claremont Graduate School, 1972;
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School, 1978. Since 1992.
Fortier, Sean M.
Associate Dean of the School of Aeronautical Science
Chair, Department of Applied Aviation Sciences
Professor of Aeronautical Science
B.S., Moody Bible Institute, 1991; M.S., Louisiana State University at Shreveport, 1998;
FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Private Pilot,
and FCC General Radiotelephone. Since 1994.
Foulk, Jerry L.
Instructor of Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1975; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe
and Powerplant Ratings and Designated Mechanic Examiner. Since 2003.
Frazier, Larry J., Jr.
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Professor, Biblical Studies
B.A., East Texas Baptist University, 1990; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Baylor University, 2002. Since 2011.
French, Jesse J.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 1995; M.S., The University of Tulsa, 2007;
Ph.D., The University of Tulsa, 2010. Since 2010.
Gonzalez, Roger V.
Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
B.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1986; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1990;
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1994. Post Doctoral Fellow - Northwestern Medical
School and The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Registered Professional Engineer,
State of Texas. Since 1996.
Green, Carol C.
Vice President for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1989; M.A., Texas Tech University,
1992; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1999. Since 2008.
Green, Matthew G.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1998; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 2001;
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2004. Since 2005.
Haesecke, Matthew S.
Instructor of Kinesiology
Men’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Moody Bible Institute, 1995; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2001.
Since 2009.
Halupa, Colleen M.
Assist. Dean of Online Learning
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1989; M.S., Central Michigan University,
1995; Ed.D., University of West Florida, 2003. Since 2011.
Harriss, Robin
Assistant Athletic Director
Instructor of Kinesiology
Men’s Baseball Coach
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1995; M.S., Northeastern State University, 2003.
Since 2006.
Hathaway, Bruce A. Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1976; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1980. Since 2010.
Hudson, Robert W.
Vice President for Global Initiatives
Professor of Education
B.A., Southern Nazarene University, 1967; M.A., The American University, 1971;
Ed.D., University of Houston, 1977. Since 1994.
Iordache, Marian V.
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania, 1996; M.S., Polytechnic University
of Bucharest, Romania, 1997; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2004. Since 2004.
Jacobs, Karen
Assistant Dean of the School of Business
Assistant Professor of Business
B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1986; M.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State
University, 1988. Ph.D. (Candidate), Northcentral University, 2011. Since 2010.
Jacobs, Wayne J.
Dean of the School of Education
Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1985; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State
University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994. Since 2001.
Johnson, Jeffrey D.
Instructor of Design Technology
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1994. Since 2010.
Johnson, Robert A.
Chair, Department of History and Political Science
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1986; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio,
1994; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 2001. Since 2001.
Jonah, Mark A.
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries: Worship Arts
B.R.E., Briercrest Bible College, 1986; B.A., Honours Music, University of Waterloo,
1991; M.T.S., Tyndale Seminary, 2001; D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship
Studies, 2009. Since 2010.
Kim, Joonwan
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Daegu University, Korea, 1993; M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2003. Since 2003.
Kim, Seunghyun
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., University of Suwon, Korea, 1998; M.S.E., University of Alabama in Huntsville,
2003; and Ph.D., University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2004. Since 2010.
Kintner, Stephen L.
Instructor of Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S., Baptist Bible College of PA, 1975. Certificate, Moody Aviation, 1977; Air Traffic
Control Specialist, 1984-2006. FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe
and Powerplant, Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine, Single Engine
and Instrument Airplane, Tower Operator, Radar Operator. FAA Safety Team
Representative. Since 2010.
Kirschmann, Stephanie
Special Assistant to the Provost
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Southern Adventist University, 2000; M.S., Southern Adventist University, 2003; Ed.D, Vanderbilt University, 2011. Since 2011.
Knouse, Lois E.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., LeTourneau University, 1967; M.M., University of Tennessee, 1969. Since 1982.
Koblich, Joel
Instructor of Electrical Engineering Technology
A.S., University of the State of New York, 1986; B.S.E., LeTourneau University, 1993;
B.S.W.E., LeTourneau University, 1994; .NET Certificate, University of Illinois, 2005.
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois. Since 2010.
Kubricht, A. Paul
Professor of History
B.A., Greenville College, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio
State University, 1974. Since 1974.
Leiffer, Paul R.
Chair, Department of Engineering
Professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1968; B.S.E.E., State University of New
York at Buffalo, 1968; M.S., Drexel University, 1973; Ph.D., Drexel University, 1977.
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas. Since 1979.
Liebengood, Kelly D.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
B.S., San Jose State University, 1993; M.A., University of Kansas, 1998; M.Div., 2002;
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 2011. Since 2009.
Mason, Steven D
Associate Provost and Dean of Faculty
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
B.B.A., Baylor University, 1998; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 2002;
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Scotland, 2006. Since 2006.
Matthews, Warren T.
Professor of Economics
B.A., Texas A&M University, 1966; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1972. Since 2004.
Mays, Patrick E.
Chair, Department of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
B.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 1983; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1989;
Th.M., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1999.
Since 2003.
McElroy, Mark
Director of Instructional Technology
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 1979; M.A., University of Texas at Tyler, 1984;
M.A., Regent University, 1988. Since 2006.
McNeill, Jeninne
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Covenant College, 2004; M.S., University of Rochester, 2006; M.A., Hofstra University, 2007; Ph.D., Hofstra University, 2011. Since 2011.
Morales, Arturo
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.B.A., Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, 1997; M.A., Mississippi State University,
1999, Ph.D. (Candidate), Mississippi State University 2012. Since 2003.
Niemi, Alan D.
Chair, Department of Engineering Technology
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology
B.S., Lake Superior State College, 1981; M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1985.
Since 2004.
Olson, Ann Marie
Associate Professor of English
Writing Program Director
B.A., LeTourneau University, 1993; M.A., University of Texas at Tyler, 1996;
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2003. Since 1999.
Ortiz, Oscar L.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., West Virginia University, 1989; M.S., Northeastern University, 1991. Since 2002.
Palacios, Ignacio G.
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Kansas City College and Bible School, 1982; M.A., University of Texas-Pan
American, 1988; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2001. Since 2007.
Payton, Karl E.
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University, 1976; M.A., Western Kentucky University, 1994,
Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce, 2011. Since 2002.
Poelman, Matthias D.
Assistant Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences
A.S., Aviation Technology, LeTourneau University, 1978; B.S., Cardinal Stritch
University, 2003; M.S., Embry Riddle University, 2007; FAA Certificates: Certificated
Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Private Pilot, Inspection Authorization.
Since 2004.
Plunk, David R.I
Instructor of Kinesiology
Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Hardin Simmons University, 1992; M.S., Texas A&M University at Kingsville, 1996.
Since 2008.
Reese, Norman C.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1991; M.E., University of Colorado, 1997; Registered
Professional Engineer, State of Colorado. Since 2010.
Rempel, Barry J
Missionary-in-Residence
B.R.E., Briarcrest Bible College, 1984; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary, 1996.
Since 2010.
Reynolds, Gregory A.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., New Mexico State University, 1977; M.S., Virginia Tech, 1979;
Ph.D., Virginia Tech, 1982. Since 2002.
Rickert, Paul R.
Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
B.S., Liberty University, 1996; M.C.J., Faulkner University, 2009;
Ed.S., Liberty University, 2009. Since 2011.
Rispin, Karen L.
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1978; M.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 2003.
Since 2003.
Rispin, Philip D.
Assistant Professor of Flight Science
Assistant Chief Instructor
B.S., University of Calgary, 1976; M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1978; FAA
Certificates: Commercial Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine,
Single Engine and Instrument Airplane. Since 2000.
Ritchey, Fred L., Jr.
Dean of the School of Aeronautical Science
Professor of Aeronautical Science
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1980; M.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 1990; FAA
Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings; Inspection
Authorization. Since 1985.
Roudkovski, Melanie B.
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.G.S., Louisiana State University, 1997; Th.M., MAMFC, New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary, 1999; Ph.D.; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. Since 2005.
Roudkovski, Viktor P.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
B.A., Blue Mountain College, 1996; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary,
1998; Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003; Ph.D., New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. Since 2008.
Rouse, Kenneth A.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
A.A., Christ for the Nations, Dallas, Texas, 1985; B.S., South Dakota State University,
1982; M.S., Tarleton State University, 1998; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2009.
Since 2009.
Scroggins, T. David
Assistant Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S., Moody Bible Institute, 1991; M.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 1996; FAA
Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Commercial
Pilot with Instrument Rating, Designated Mechanic Examiner. Since 1992.
Sheafer, Vicki L.
Chair, Department of Psychology
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Union College, 1990; M.A., Miami University, 1992; Ph.D., Miami University, 1994.
Since 1994.
Staples, Michele R.
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., University of Houston, 1993; B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1998; Ed.D.,
Texas A&M University at Kingsville, 2005. Since 2011
Stephens, Kathy E.
Chair, Department of Teacher Education
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S.H.E., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1979; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State
University, 1989; Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce, 2007. Since 2001.
Stuckey, Fredna
Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of North Texas, 1966; M.A., Texas A&M University at Commerce, 1971.
Since 2002.
Taylor, Judy M.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., East Texas Baptist University, 1976; M.Ed., Texas A&M University at Texarkana,
1990; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2006. Since 2001.
Teel, Julie K.
Professor of Education
Coordinator of Field Experience
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1981; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State
University, 1984; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2000. Since 2005.
Teerink, Rebecca J.
Instructor of Applied Aviation Sciences
B.S., LeTourneau University, 2003; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe
and Powerplant Ratings, Private Pilot. Since 2010.
Tevis, Jay-Evan J.
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Iowa State University, 1985; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1990;
Ph.D., Auburn University, 2005. Since 2007.
Thomaston, Corey M.
Instructor of Kinesiology
Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., University of North Alabama, 1999; M.S., University of North Alabama, 2002.
Since 2007.
Trogdon, Duane A.
Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., Southwest Baptist College, 1973; M.S., Pittsburg State University, 1974;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1985. Since 2004.
Visser, Andrew W.
Instructor of Flight Science
Chief Flight Instructor
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1997; FAA Certificates: Certificated Mechanic, Airframe
and Powerplant Ratings, Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor, Airline Transport
Pilot, Commercial Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Flight Instructor: Multi-engine, Single
Engine and Instrument Airplane. Since 2004.
Waldo, Robert D.
Director of Business Programs (Online)
Associate Professor Management/Leadership
B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic College, 1992; M.B.A., University of Sarasota, 1993;
D.B.A., University of Sarasota, 1997. Since 2011.
Warke, Robert W.
Associate Professor of Materials Joining Engineering
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1986; M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology, 1994.
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas. Since 2003.
Watson, James D.
Chair, Department of English
Professor of English
A.A., Alvin Community College, 1965; B.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 1972;
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1977; Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Commerce,
1981. Since 1992.
Wharton, Robert B.
Dean of the School of Business
Professor of Business
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1977; M.A., Washington State University, 1980;
Ph.D., Washington State University, 1983. Since 2008.
Webb, Joshua
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., LeTourneau University 2003; M.S., Stanford University 2005; Ph.D., (Candidate),
Stanford University, 2011. Since 2009.
Wesley, Curtis L.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Statistics
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 2003; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2008.
Since 2011.
Wooden, Bradley S.
Assistant Professor of Flight Science
Assistant Chief Instructor
B.S., LeTourneau University, 1997; M.S., Delta State University, 2008; FAA Certificates:
Certificated Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Ratings, Advanced Ground Instructor,
Commercial Pilot with Instrument Airplane, Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor:
Multi-engine, Single Engine and Instrument Airplane, Master Instructor Designation,
2008. National Intercollegiate Flying Association Faculty Coach. Since 2005.
Woodring, Andrew N.
Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
B.A., Harvard University, 1976; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1980;
Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1999. Since 1998.
