New Full-Time Faculty
2001-2002

Back Row (L to R) - Kina Mallard (Director of the Center for Faculty Development), Kimberlee Keef (Business), Ray Van Neste (Christian Studies), Michael Salazar (Chemistry), James Kirk (Computer Science), David Harvey (English), Don Van (Engineering)
Front Row (L to R) - Monica Pope (Biology), Cliff Pawley (Sports Medicine), Robert Burton (Music), Patricia Hamilton (English)

Ashley Blair

Rank: Visiting Instructor of Communication Arts

Educational Background:

  • M.A. University of Memphis, 2000.
  • B.A. Union University, 1994.

Experience:

  • Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 2000-2001.
  • Training & Development Specialist, University of Memphis, 1996-1999.
  • Staffing Consultant, Randstad Staffing Services, 1995-1996.
  • Special Assignment, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., 1994.

Patricia Hamilton

Rank: Assistant Professor of English

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1998.
  • M.A. California State University, 1985.
  • B.A. Biola University, 1979.

Experience:

  • Instructor/Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia, 1994-present.
  • Lecturer, California State University Fullerton, 1987-1992.
  • Instructor, Fullerton College, 1990-1992.
  • Instructor, Rio Hondo College, 1989-1990.
  • Writing Lab Director, Biola University, 1986-1987.
  • Instructor, Biola University, 1985-1987.

David Harvey

Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor of English

Educational Background:

  • M.A. California State University, 1966.
  • B.A. University of California, 1958.

Experience:

  • Teacher, Advanced Placement English at Lutheran High School of San Diego, 1997-2000.
  • Substitute Teaching, Campbell and River and Courtenay, B.C.,1990-1993.
  • Retired, Newport-Mesa Unified School District (Corona del Mar High School and Estancia High School), Newport Beach, CA, 1966-1990.
  • Teacher, Estancia High School, 1987-1990.
  • Instructor, Coastline Community College, 1980-1982.
  • Adjunct instructor, University of Southern California, 1979.

Kimberlee Keef

Rank: Visiting Associate Professor of Business

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of North Carolina, 1987.
  • M.B.A. University of North Carolina, 1980.
  • B.A. University of North Carolina, 1976.

Experience:

  • Business Consultant, 2000-present.
  • Director of Health Services and Management Program and Associate Professor, University of New England, 1992-1999.
  • Chair and Associate Professor, University of New England, 1992-1997.
  • Director of Health Planning and Management Program, Alfred University, 1989-1992.
  • Associate Professor, Alfred University, 1987-1992.
  • Kellogg Assistant Professor, Birmingham-Southern College, 1986-1987.
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Tulane University, 1983-1985.

James Kirk

Rank: Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Louisville, anticipated fall 2001.
  • M.A. Indiana University, 1985.
  • M.M. Indiana University, 1982.
  • B.M. Union University, 1980.

Experience:

  • Lecturer, University of Louisville, 1989-1996.
  • Assistant Director of Intensive English as a Second Language Program, University of Louisville, 1993-1994.
  • Instructor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1985-1987.
  • Consultant and Editor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1986-1987.

Kenneth Newman

Rank: Associate Professor of Education

Educational Background:

  • D.E. University of Memphis, 1994.
  • M.A. University of Memphis, 1987.
  • M.Ed. University of Memphis, 1967.
  • B.A. Union University, 1962.

Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Union University, 2000-2001.
  • Teacher, librarian, supervisor, Madison County Schools, 1962-2000.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Jackson State Community College, 1967-1997.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Lambuth University, 1992-1993.
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of Memphis, 1997-2000.

Cliff Pawley

Rank: Instructor of Sports Medicine

Educational Background:

  • M.Ed. Northeast Louisiana University, 1992.
  • B.S. Southern Illinois University, 1990.

Experience:

  • Director of Sports Medicine, Bay Minette Physical Therapy Services, 1997-present.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Faulkner State Community College, 1995-present.
  • Adjunct Instructor and Clinical Instructor, University of Mobile, 1997-1999.
  • Director of Sports Medicine, Fairhope Physical Therapy Services, 1993-1997.
  • Director of Sports Medicine, Stickle Memorial Physical Therapy Center, 1992-1993.
  • Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Northeast Louisiana University, 1991-1992.
  • Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Northwestern State University, 1990-1991.

Monica Pope

Rank: Visiting Instructor of Biology

Educational Background:

  • M.S. Murray State University, 2001.
  • B.S. University of Tennessee, Martin, 1994.

Experience:

  • Direct Aid Counselor, H.O.P.E. Ministries, Inc., 1999-present.
  • Fisheries Intern, Tennessee Wildlife Resources, 1994.
  • Interpretive Specialist, Season Interpretive Specialist, Natchez Trace State Park, 1993.
  • Laboratory Technician, Stage Road Animal Hospital, 1991-1992.

Michael Salazar

Rank: Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Utah, 1998.
  • B.S. New Mexico State University, 1993.

Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 1998-present.
  • Instructor, University of Utah, 1994.
  • Research, Henry Eyring Center for Theoretical Chemistry, University of Utah, 1993-1998.
  • Research, New Mexico State University, 1990-1993.

Don Van

Rank: Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1999.
  • M.Sc. New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1995.
  • M.Sc. University of Illinois, 1981.
  • B.Sc. University of Illinois, 1980.

Experience:

  • Senior Manager, Environmental Affairs, Pfizer, Inc., 2000-present.
  • Senior Manager, Environmental Technology & Energy, Warner-Lambert Co., 1992-2000.
  • Project Engineer III, Honeywell International, 1986-1992.
  • Tech Function Engineer, GPU Nuclear, Inc., 1984-1986.
  • Technical Staff Engineer, Commonwealth Edison Co., 1981-1984.

Ray Van Neste

Rank: Assistant Professor of Christian Studies

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Aberdeen, anticipated fall 2001.
  • M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996.
  • B.A. Union University, 1991.

Experience:

  • Teaching Assistant, University of Aberdeen, 1998-2001.
  • Visiting Instructor, Union University, 1997-1998.
  • Teacher, Macon Road Baptist School, 1993-1994.
  • Teacher, Sky-View Academy, 1992.

HALF-TIME FACULTY

Robert Burton

Rank: Visiting Professor of Music

Educational Background:

  • D.M. Indiana University, 1975.
  • M.M. Louisiana State University, 1951.
  • B.M. Louisiana State University, 1951.
  • B.M.E. Louisiana State University, 1949.

Experience:

  • Professor of Conducting, Southwestern Seminary, 1956-1990.
  • Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Memphis, 1953-1956.
  • Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, MS, 1951-1953.
  • Director of Music, Immanuel Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA, 1947-1951.


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