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2007-08 New Full-Time Faculty

New Full-Time Faculty 2007-2008 - Center for Faculty Development at Union University

New Faculty 2007-2008: Pictured with Barbara McMillin & Nan Thomas from the Center for Faculty Development

Name: Patrick Bamwine

Rank: Associate Professor of Sociology

Educational Background:

Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1997.
M.A., Ohio State University
M.C.J., Tiffin University, 2003.
B.S., Houghton College, 1990.

Experience:

Assistant Professor, Lane College, 2004-present.
Adjunct Professor, Union University, 2004-present.
Visiting Professor, Tiffin University, 2002-03.
On-Line Adjunct Professor, Florida Community College, 2001-present.
Assistant Professor, Campbellsville University, 1999-2002.

Name: Janna Chance

Rank: Instructor of English

Educational Background:

Ph.D. Rice University, expected May, 2007.
M.A. Rice University, 2003.
B.A. Texas A & M University College, 1998.

Experience:

Adjunct Professor, Houston Baptist University, 2002-05.
Instructor, Rice University, 2000-01.

Name: Patsy Crihfield

Rank: Associate Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

D.N.P. University of Tennessee, Memphis, 2005.
F.N.P. University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2003.
M.S.N. University of Tennessee, Memphis, 1990.
B.S.N. Memphis State University, 1988.
B.A. Stephens College, 1983.

Experience:

Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Care PC, Dyersburg, Tennessee, 2003-present.
Staff Nurse, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 2000-03.
Staff Nurse, Riverside Surgery Center, 2000.
Staff Nurse, Jackson Madison County General Hospital, 1998-99.
Staff Nurse, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 1996-98.
Associate Professor, Dyersburg State Community College, 1996-present.

Name: Sharon Edwards

Rank: Associate Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

Ph.D. St. Louis University, 2002.
M.S.N. St. Louis University, 1998.
B.S.N. Oral Roberts University, 1990.

Experience:

Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, 2003-present.
Registered Nurse, St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 2004-05.
Research Assistant, St. Louis University, 1998-2001.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Infectious Diseases Consultation Services, Inc., 1998.

Name: Kelly Elliott

Rank: Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport

Educational Background:

M.A. East Tennessee State University, 1999.
M.Ed. University of Louisville, 1997.
B.A. King College, 1995.

Experience:

Residence Life Director, Union University, 2004-present.
Adjunct Instructor, King College, 1997-2004.
Assistant Volleyball Coach, King College, 1997-2004.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, East Tennessee State University, 1997-98.
Graduate Assistant, University of Louisville, 1995-97.

Name: Kelly Harden

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

D.N.Sc. University of Tennessee Science Center, 2005.
M.S.N. University of Missouri, 1999.
B.S.N. Regents University, 1996.
A.D.N. Mississippi County Community College, 1985.

Experience:

Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 2006-present.
Family Nurse Practitoner, Family Care, PC, 1999-present.
Hospice Director, Methodist Alliance, 1998-99.
Staff Nurse, Methodist Hospital, 1998.

Name: Kyle Huggins

Rank: Assistant Professor of Business

Educational Background:

Ph.D. University of Arkansas, 2007.
M.B.A. Union University, 2001.
B.S. Union University, 1999.

Experience:

Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas, 2003-07.
Product Specialist, Campbell Hausfield, 2002-03.
Materials Coordinator, Pictsweet Frozen Foods, 2001-02.

Name: Stephen Marvin

Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor of Education

Educational Background:

Ed.D. University of Arkansas, 2002.
M.Ed. Harding University, 1998.
B.A. Fresno Pacific University, 1996.

Experience:

Teacher, Cordova High School, 2002-present.
Adjunct Professor, University of Memphis, 2002-present
Freed-Hardeman University, 2006-present.

Name: Howard Merken

Rank: Visiting Associate Professor of Chemistry

Educational Background:

Ph.D. Texas Tech University, 1996.
M.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1990.
B.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1989.

Experience:

Professor, Tennessee Temple University, 2003-2007.
Adjunct Instructor, Missouri Baptist University, 2002-03.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2001.
Research Associate United States Department of Agriculture, 1998-2000.

Name: Sheila Mitchell

Rank: Dean, School of Pharmacy

Educational Background:

D.Pharm., University of Tennessee, Memphis.
B.S., University of Tennessee, Memphis.

Experience:

Director of Pharmacy Services, Methodist Hospital, 1986-present.
Director of Pharmacy, Arlington Developmental Center, 1979-1986.

Name: Erin Mount

Rank: Visiting Instructor of English

Educational Background:

M.A. University of Tennessee, 2007.
B.A. Union University, 2004.

Experience:

Graduate Teaching Associate, University of Tennessee, 2005-07.
English tutor, University of Tennessee Knoxville Writing Center, 2005-06.

Name: David Olford

Rank: Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching and Assistant to the President

Educational Background:

Ph.D. University of Sheffield, 1985.
M.A. Wheaton College, 1980.
B.A. Wheaton College, 1977.

Name: Todd Stanfield

Rank: Associate Professor of Social Work

Educational Background:

Ph.D. University of Tennessee, 2002.
M.S.W. University of Alabama, 1994.
B.S.W. University of Alabama, 1993.

Experience:

Coordinator of Analytical Service and Assistant Professor, University of North Alabama, 2000- present.
Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Tennessee, 1998-99.
Director & Psychotherapist, Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, 1996-98.

Name: Joy Thomason

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

M.S. N. Union University, 2007.
B.S.N. University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, 1980.

Experience:

Assistant Professor, Jackson State Community College, 2005-present.
Pediatric Nursing, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center.
Adult & Pediatric Home Health Services, Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Orthopedic Nursing Adult & Children, Dr. Claiborne Christian Sports Orthopedic Medicine Clinic.
School Nurse, Huntingdon Speical School District.

Name: Micah Watson

Rank: Assistant Professor of Political Science

Educational Background:

Ph.D. Princeton University, 2006.
M.A. Baylor University, 2000.
B.A. University of California at Davis, 1995.

Experience:

Visiting Instructor, Villanova University,
Teaching Assistant, Princeton University, 2000-06.

Name: Bob Wharton

Rank: Professor of Business

Educational Background:

Ph.D. Washington State University, 1983.
M.A. Washington State University, 1980.
B.S. Texas A & M University, 1977.

Experience:

Dean, School of Business, Crichton College, 1999-present.
Associate Professor, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 1988-99.
Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University, 1983-88.

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Name: Valencia Fleming

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

D.N.Sc. University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2005.
M.S.N. University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1997.
B.S.N. University of Memphis, 1992.

Experience:

Clinical Director, Shelby County Healthcare Corporation, 2006-present.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Christ Community, 2004-06.
Clinical Preceptor, University of Tennessee, 2002-present.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Memphis Health Center, 1998-2004.
Nurse Director, Memphis Health Center, 2000-01.

Name: Kristie Holmes

Rank: Assistant Professor of Social Work

Educational Background:

Ph.D. candidate Capella University.
M.S.W. University of Southern California, 2000.
B.S. California Polytechnic State University, 1997.

Experience:

Mental Health Clinical Director, Management, QueensCare Health and Faith Partnership, 2004-07.
Children’s Social Worker, Department of Children and Family Services, 1999-2004.
In Home Outreach Counselor, Crenshaw Family Preservation, 1998-99.
Interviewer, Regional Center Project, Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, 1998-99.

Name: Beth Madison

Rank: Assistant Professor of Science, Department of Continuing Studies

Educational Background:

Ph.D. Kansas State University, 1997.
M.S. University of Kentucky, 1992.
B.S. University of Tennessee, 1990.

Experience:

Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 2003-07
Adjunct Instructor, Waycross College, 2002.
Assistant Professor, Western Kentucky University, 1997-98.

Name: Cheryl Marberry

Rank: Assistant Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

M.S.N. University of Tennessee Memphis, 1987.
B.S.N. Memphis State University, 1985.

Experience:

Student Health Clinic, Union University.
Nurse Practitioner, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, ER, Fast-Track.
Public Health, Health Department.
Critical Care, Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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