Melinda Clarke

Rank: Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

Educational Background:

• B.A. Lambuth University, 1991.
• M.Ed. Vanderbilt University, 1997.
• Ed.d. Vanderbilt University, 2000.

Experience:

• Director, Foundation Relations, Belmont University, 1997-present.
• Director, Annual Giving, Belmont University, 1997-98.
• Graduate/Teaching Assistant, Vanderbilt University, 1996-97.
• Director, Annual and Capital Funds, Lambuth University, 1992-96.

Rank: Assistant Professor of Political Science

Educational Background:

• B.A. University of Alabama, 1992.
• M.A. University of Alabama, 1994.
• Ph. D. University of Colorado, 2000.

Experience:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Colorado, 1995-1999.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama, 1993-1994.

Rank: Visiting Instructor of Art

Educational Background:

• B.F.A. Mississippi University for Women, 1978.
• M.F.A. Pratt Institute, 1981.

Experience:

• Executive Editor, NUMBER, Inc., 1991-present.
• Adjunct Professor, University of Memphis, 1990-91, 1995-present.
• Adjunct Professor, Christian Brothers University, 1988-90.

Rank: Assistant Professor of Education

Educational Background:

• B.S. Mississippi State University, 1991.
• M.Ed. Mississippi State University, 1992.
• Ed.D. University of Memphis, 1998.

Experience:

• Teacher, Shelby County Schools, 1993-present.
• Teacher, State-Tech, 1997-98.
• Teaching Assistant, University of Memphis, 1994-97.
• Teacher, Caddo Parish School System, 1992-93.

Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

Educational Background:

• B.P.A. University of Mississippi, 1968.
• J.D. University of Mississippi, 1970.

Experience:

• Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 1999-present.
• Adjunct Professor, Crichton College and Belhaven College, 1997-99.
• Course Coordinator and Instructor, Louisiana State University, 1978-89.
• Instructor, Maxwell Air Force Base, 1975-80.
• Instructor, U.S. Armed Forces Tax School, London, England, 1972-73.

Rank: Assistant Professor of Business

Educational Background:

• B.S. University of South Alabama, 1979.
• M.B.A. University of South Alabama, 1983.
• M.S. Auburn University, 2000.

Experience:

• Adjunct Instructor, Auburn University, 1999-present.
• Graduate Research Assistant, Auburn University, Montgomery, 1998-99.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Auburn University, 1995-98.

Rank: Instructor of Business

Educational Background:

• B.S. Regis University, 1996.
• M.B.A. Union University, 1999.

Experience:

• Plant Manager, Capro, Inc., 1999-present.
• Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 1999-present.
• Acting Director, Material Department, General Dynamics Ordinance Systems, Inc., 1998.
• Project Manager, MRPII System Implementation, General Dynamics Ordinance Systems, Inc., 1997-99.
• Methods Engineer, General Dynamics Ordinance Systems, Inc., 1989-97.
• Manager, Central Work Order Section, General Dynamics Ordinance Systems, Inc., 1986-89.
• Sales Engineer, Jefferson Smurfit Corporation, 1985-86.
• Plant Manager, Memphis Dinettes, Inc., 1983-85.
• Sergeant, U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1975-83.

Rank: Instructor of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport

Educational Background:

• B.S. Union University, 1993.
• M.Ed. Union University, 1994.

Experience:

• Sports Information Director and part-time instructor, Union University, 1996-present.
• Intramural Director and Sports Information Director, Union University, 1995-96.
• Teacher, Bradford Schools, 1994-95.

Rank: Associate Professor of Mathematics

Educational Background:

• B.S. University of South Dakota, 1987.
• M.A. University of Nebraska, 1989.
• Ph.D. University of Nebraska, 1993.

Experience:

• Marketing Analyst, American Memorial Life Insurance Company, 1998-present.
• Assistant Professor, Union University, 1993-98.
• Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska, 1987-93.