Academic Dean of the Hargrove School of Adult and Graduate Studies
Office: TM33
Phone: 217 732-3168 ext. 2326
Education
- PhD, University of Illinois
- MLS, University of Illinois
- M.A., University of Illinois
- MDiv., Lincoln Christian Seminary
- B.A., Lincoln Christian College
Appointed to Faculty: 1979
Additional Professional Experience:
- Vice President of Academics, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary (2000-2009)
- Academic Dean, Lincoln Christian College (1994-2000)
- Director of Strategic Planning for LCU (2000-2009)
- Self-Study Coordinator for LCU (1989, 1991, 1996, 2006)
- Board Member for Association for Biblical Higher Education (2003-2007)
- Member and Chair of ABHE Commission on Accreditation (1996-1999)
- Editor of Biblical Higher Education Journal (2008- )
- Vice Chair of Center for Global Studies at Johnson Bible College (2010- )
- Board Member for Blessing Ranch (1996- )
Current Courses:
- HS290 Introduction to Adult Studies
- AD305 Introduction to Business Research
- AD490 Developing Leadership in Others
- SS320 Introduction to Social Science Research
Publications:
- Verses and Voices: The Story of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary (LCC Press, 2009)
- "Accessibility, Affordability and Accountability: A 'Spellings Report' for Our Schools" Christian Standard (15 March 2009): 8ff.
- "Academic Leadership as Servant Leadership" Biblical Higher Education Journal (Winter 2007): 25-33
- "The Value of Books in an Age of Media" in Taking Every Thought Captive (College Press, 1997)
- What Ministers Know: A Qualitative Study of Pastors as Information Professionals (Scarecrow Press, 1994)
- "Bring the Books: Results of a National Survey of Ministerial Reading Habits" Journal of Religious & Theological Information (1993): 53-76
- A Manual of Style for Bible College and Seminary Students (LCCS Press, 1982-1994)
Presentations:
- Self-study workshops for ATS in Pittsburgh (2006-2009)
- Self-study workshops for HLC in Chicago (2005 and 2007)
- Self-study workshops for ABHE in Orlando (2000-- )
Volunteer/Community Service:
- Pastor, elder, volunteer church leader at several churches in Illinois
Personal:
- Married to Debby (Wonser) with one child and four grandchildren