College of the Arts & Sciences Faculty
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Jamie Summerville
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Nathanael BazzellFacultyNathanael Bazzell is an Instructor of History at Mid-Continent University. He began working at Mid-Continent in July of 2008. Since that time, he has also assisted with the Band and Choral programs. Nathanael attended Murray State University and received his B.A. in 1997 followed by his M.A. in 2000. Nathanael currently resides in Kirksey, Kentucky with his wife, Ashley. Email Nathanael Bazzell |
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Tassi BrinkleyFacultyTassi Brinkley has been an instructor in the Elementary Education department at Mid-Continent University for five years. She holds an Associate’s Degree from Paducah Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and a Master of Arts in Education, both from Murray State University. She is currently attending Walden University to obtain an Educational Doctorate in Teacher Leadership. Professor Brinkley has lived in Wingo, Kentucky all of her life. She has been married to Michael Brinkley for 23 years, has one son, Brandon Brinkley, a psychology and counseling student at MCU, one daughter-in-law, Sarah Brinkley, an elementary education student at MCU, and one wonderful granddaughter, Jaidyn. She is the song leader at Rozzell Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Email Tassi Brinkley |
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Evie ChenhallFacultyEvie Chenhall is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources at Mid-Continent University. Dr. Chenhall is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BBA in Business Management and a Master's degree in Human Resource and Organizational Development. She has a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies with emphasis in Organizational Performance and Change from Colorado State University. She is affiliated with Research and Evaluation Partners, LLP, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Academy of Human Resource Development, and the Christian Business Faculty Association. Her research interests include: action learning, safety culture, performance management, leadership development, and organizational culture. Dr. Chenhall is originally from the southeast, and she lives in Bowling Green, KY. Email Evie Chenhall |
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Katie DachsFacultyMCU’s lead finance professor since 2009, Katie Dachs teaches courses on business finance, macroeconomics, and microeconomics. She also teaches several electives in her areas of interest, including personal finance, investing, and currency trading. Her research interests span a variety of fields, including stock market, currencies, personal financial planning, long term microeconomics, economics of education, and public finance. Her current work focuses on efficiency analysis of the direct loan program and on the extreme events in the markets, changing volatility, and what it means for individual investors. She holds a masters degree in Economics with an area in Finance from Murray State University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mid-Continent University. Email Katie Dachs |
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Chad DavidsonFacultyChad Davidson has served Mid-Continent University since 2007 as an adjunct professor in music. Mr. Davidson holds both a Bachelor and Master of Music Education from Murray State University. In 2010 he began serving as the Instructor of Music for MCU. Mr. Davidson has served as the choral director for the Rural Ministry Conference for Lyon/Caldwell county, co-director of the Paducah area mass choir, member of the Kentucky Baptist Men’s Chorale and has lead music conferences for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, West Union Baptist Association and the Blood River Baptist Association. Mr. Davidson is married to Kimberly Jenkins Davidson of Glasgow, KY and they have two children, Reagan and Andrew. Mr. Davidson enjoys spending time with his family by coaching baseball, soccer and basketball. Email Chad Davidson |
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Robert DesnoyersFacultyRobert Desnoyers is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Mid-Continent University. Previously, he worked in admissions for the University of Connecticut for over twenty years, and was in charge of orientation and new student programs. He also served in the military and served a tour of duty as an Infantry Platoon Leader. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Springfield College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Connecticut. He has been married for 40 years and has two sons and six grandchildren. Email Robert Desnoyers |
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Don EmbryFacultyDon Embry is an instructor of Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies in the James W. Cecil Baptist College of the Bible and an instructor of Management in the Mid-Continent Management Degree program. Don serves also as Staff Evangelist for Mid-Continent University and Director of the Christian Ministry Certificate Program. Mr. Embry earned a BA degree from Mid-Continent Baptist Bible College in 1982, an MACE degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1992, and a MAT degree from The Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA in 2007. He has served in six Baptist Churches in three states for over thirty years before joining the faculty of Mid-Continent University. Mr. Embry has been married to Shirley for forty-six years and they have one daughter, a son-in-law, and one granddaughter residing in Monroe, GA. Email Don Embry |
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John EvelandFacultyJohn Eveland began teaching mathematics courses for Mid-Continent University as an adjunct instructor in October of 2008, and he began teaching for Mid-Continent full-time in August of 2009. In addition to his work at MCU, he is also employed as the Mathematics Department Chairman at Madisonville-North Hopkins High School in Madisonville, KY. In 2001, John earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Murray State University with a major in mathematics and a minor in global studies. After finishing this degree, he enrolled at the University of Kentucky where he earned a Master of Arts degree in mathematics in 2003. While teaching, he has continued to further his education at Murray State University (Rank 1 Certification in Secondary Instruction in 2009) and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Arts in Christian Education in 2010). Since 2001, John has taught mathematics courses for Murray State University, the University of Kentucky, Owensboro Community and Technical College, and Madisonville Community and Technical College. Currently, John lives in Owensboro, KY with his wife of nine years, Jessica, and their three sons. In addition, John and his wife are in the process of adopting a fourth child from China. Email John Eveland |
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Robert GailFacultyDr. Robert Gail spent four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. He was an intelligence officer with the Office of Special Investigations. Dr. Gail started his business career with Duty Free Shoppers, the world’s largest retail company that markets to tourists. At Duty Free Robert worked in store operations, merchandising, and human resources as the corporate management training director. With his extensive background Dr. Gail was promoted to Retail Operations Director. In that position he conceived, wrote, and managed the management development program. It was during this time that he realized that he wanted to be in post-secondary education. He received his Masters Degree from University of Portland and a Doctor of International Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining MCU, Dr. Gail taught at Guam Community College, University of Guam, and University of Phoenix. He is the proud father of two daughters. Email Robert Gail |
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Joseph GallowayFacultyJoseph Warren Galloway has taught math and music in MCU's Advantage Program since 2006. Galloway is a native of Beaumont, TX, and now resides in Elizabethtown, KY. He is a 1976 graduate of Minooka (IL) Community High School and a 1980 graduate of Lewis University (Romeoville, IL; BA, Music). Galloway earned a Master of Church Music (Music Theory and Voice), at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville in 1983, and a Master of Science (Mathematics) at Western Kentucky University in 2005. Galloway has been the music director at Tunnel Hill Baptist Church in Elizabethtown since 1980. He is also a full-time math faculty member at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Galloway and his wife, Claudia, are the parents of Beth, Lydia, Claudia, and Carlos. Email Joseph Galloway |
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Darlene GibsonFacultyDarlene Gibson is currently a full-time English instructor at MCU. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counseling with minors in Biblical Studies and English from Mid-continent University. She also holds a Master of Arts in English from Murray State University. Email Darlene Gibson |
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Ronald HockinFacultyRonald Hockin is the Assistant Professor of Business Management at MCU. He also teaches classes in Sociology, Psychology, Health Service, Management, and Group Dynamics. He holds a Master of Science in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in Organization and Management from Capella University. He and his family currently reside in Louisville, Kentucky. Email Ronald Hockin |
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Ed HoggFacultyEd Hogg is currently president emeritus of Trinity Theological Seminary of Newburgh, IN. He held positions as Academic Dean, VP for Academic Affairs, Executive VP, and President from 1992-2005. Prior to his positions at Trinity, he worked in the medical field at the McNeil Island FCI in Tacoma, WA. While working at McNeil, he taught courses in management, leadership, and business and health care administration for Chapman University and Trinity as an adjunct faculty member. Prior to McNeil Island, he served as Academic Dean of The International Graduate School of Theology in Honolulu, HI. He says, “The Hawaiian Islands are peaceful and beautiful. I hope to return there to live after I retire.” Dr. Hogg received his B.S. from the University of Nebraska; a M.S. in Business with emphasis in Health Care Admin from the University of Northern Colorado; a M.S. in HR Management Development from Chapman, an Ed. D. in Educational Admin from USC; and a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University. He also has graduate degrees in theology and religious studies and has taught courses in theology, religious studies, business, human services, HR management development and health care administration at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Hogg is married and has four daughters. Email Ed Hogg |
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Debra Hudson
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Elisha HurleyFacultyElisha C. Hurley is a full time instructor of psychology and counseling at MCU. He is a native of Harlan County, KY and currently resides in Clarksville, TN. E. C., as he prefers to be called, spent 30 years as an Army chaplain with assignments throughout the United States, Korea, Germany, Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. He served in the Army beginning with the rank of Private and retired with the rank of Colonel. Dr. Hurley holds a BA with a join major in biblical education and liberal arts from Lee University, a Master of Divinity from Ashland (Ohio) Theological Seminary, a MA in counseling services and human relations from Webster University, a MA in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a Doctor of Ministry degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the Ph.D in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Professor Hurley is a specialist in treating military personnel suffering with combat trauma. He volunteers time each week for the treatment of veterans suffering with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The professor has provided training for U.S. Army mental health professionals in the treatment of combat trauma. His professional interests include the impact of trauma on individuals and families, the ministry of healing of life’s spiritual and emotional wounds, and outcome research on the efficacy of treatment models. E. C. and his wife Nancy have four adult children. As a couple they enjoy conducting marriage enrichment retreats for church and community organizations. Additionally, he serves as guest speaker at various church and civic events. Email Elisha Hurley |
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Cynthia JacksonFacultyCynthia began working at MCU in May 2011 as an adjunct professor in the psychology and counseling department. In July, 2011, she was hired as a full-time faculty member for the same department. Prior to transitioning to MCU, Cynthia worked for 15 years as a School Psychologist in Kentucky and then Illinois. She received her BS degree from the University of Kentucky, MS degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, Certification in School Psychology also from Eastern Kentucky University, and most recently a second MS degree in Educational Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Email Cynthia Jackson |
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Franklin LewisFacultyFranklin Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Lee University, a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Science Education from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, and a Master of Science in Public Health from Walden University. He is currently working on his PhD. in Public Health: Epidemiology. He worked for several years at Focus on the Family before teaching. Afterwards, he started teaching fifth grade, then middle school, and then high school Biology. He is the oldest of seven children, but is unwed. He does, however, have 20 nieces and nephews. Email Franklin Lewis |
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Ray Lytle
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Edwin MarshallFaculty
Edwin Marshall is a fulltime Instructor of Business Management for the Advantage Program. He grew up in Charleston, SC and lived most of his adult life in Greensboro, NC. He has been married nearly 31 years and has a son who lives in Atlanta, Ga. He relocated to Louisville in 2002 and has worked with Mid-Continent since 2003. Email Edwin Marshall |
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William E. Mason
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Debra McCuiston
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Jodi McKnightFacultyJodi McKnight is a graduate of Capella University, with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology. She holds a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lindenwood University. In 2010, Jodi received a Ph.D. in Psychology from Capella University. Before coming to Mid-Continent University, her teaching experience came from Southeastern Illinois College and National American University, where she was an adjunct instructor. During that time, she collected over 10 years experience in the clinical realm serving as the Director of Behavioral Health at a community mental health center. She supervised programs in substance abuse, outpatient mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation, assertive community treatment, community support programs, youth services, as well as psychological assessment oversight. Her current research lies in the fields of education, anxiety, and online learning. Email Jodi McKnight |
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Paul MelvinFacultyPaul Melvin is a native son of Southern Illinois and spent more than twenty years working in and around the mining industry across the Illinois Coal Basin. He began his post secondary education as a non-traditional student while working and attending school in the evenings, completing an AAS in Mechanical Engineering from Madisonville Community college in 1998. At that time, work obligations precluded the pursuit of a higher degree. A few years later, circumstances permitted him to leave work and complete a BS in Business Economics and a BS in Financial Management at Southern Illinois University in 2003. During the final semester of undergraduate school, while exploring available options within the mining industry, an opportunity to attend graduate school at SIU presented itself. Electing to pursue the advanced degree, he graduated with a Ph. D. in Economics from Southern Illinois University in 2008. Prior to coming to MCU as a full time faculty member in 2009, Dr. Melvin taught classes at SIU and John A. Logan College. Email Paul Melvin |
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Jerry MunizFacultyJerry Muniz graduated from High School in Brookport, IL in 1966 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Murray State University in 1970 with majors in Communication and English Literature. He continued school at Murray State and received a Master of Science degree in Communications in December of 1971. At the same time he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. He spent over 21 years in the banking industry, working first for Citizens Bank and Trust Co. in Paducah, KY, then at Downstate National Bank in Brookport, leaving that bank as Senior Vice President to accept the position of Dean of Students at Mid-Continent College in November of 1994. Before and during his career in banking, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve for just over 20 years, retiring with the rank of Major. He served in a basic training unit for 14 years (four as a Company Commander) and then for almost seven years in two USAR schools, initially in personnel administration and finally as an instructor for the Command and General Staff Officer's College. He also served a six month state-side assignment during Operation Desert Storm. During his first five years at Mid-Continent, Jerry served as Dean of Students. During the past 11 years, he has been the primary instructor of all of MCU's Communications courses. As an Assistant Professor, he now serves as Lead Instructor in Communications for both the traditional and Advantage divisions of the university. In April of 2008, he received the President's Teaching Excellence Award. Jerry and his wife Charlotte have been married for 37 years and have two children. He has been active in church for over 45 years. He currently teaches the Auditorium Bible Class on Sundays and also serves on the church's Board of Trustees. He and his wife are active in civic affairs and serve on their local Community Betterment Committee. Email Jerry Muniz |
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Edwin NyamwalaFacultyEdwin Odipo Nyamwala was born and raised in Kenya, Africa. He lived there while earning his first degree in Construction Engineering, then worked for Barclay's Bank of Kenya until 2000. He attended MCU’s Traditional side from 2000-2004, earning a Bachelor of Science in Management and Mathematics. During that time at MCU, Odipo was a two time All-American soccer player, and as team captain, led the Cougars to the to the national quarterfinals in 2001, and the national finals in 2002. His record of 74 goals as the all-time leading scorer for the Cougars has never been broken. MCU’s current marketing instructor also holds a Master of Business Administration from Murray State University, and is currently working on his Doctorate in the same at Northcentral University. Email Edwin Nyamwala |
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Cathy RichardFacultyMrs. Cathy Richard has been an instructor at MCU since August of 2010. Prior to employment at Mid-Continent, she was a teacher at Northside Christian School for nearly 20 years. Mrs. Richard earned her BS in Elementary and Special Education as well as her MA in Education from Murray State University. Cathy resides in Mayfield with her husband, Joe, and son, Robby. Email Cathy Richard |
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Keith Roach
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Faris Sahawneh
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Michael Sithole
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Andrew Stratton
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Tommy TaylorFaculty
Tommy Taylor is currently an instructor of Business Management at MCU. He has been an adjunct instructor since the beginning of the Advantage Program in 2000. He became a full-time instructor in 2007 teaching Introduction to Business, Systems Approach to Organizational Change, Management Issues, Policy & Strategy, and International Management. Email Tommy Taylor |
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Sila TujuFacultyDr. Sila Tuju is the Assistant Professor of Management at Mid-Continent University. He has been teaching for more than seven years, teaching adults both in the classroom and online. Dr. Tuju began in banking; he worked for a few years at a major international bank in Africa. He then left banking to pursue higher education, earning a BA in business at Covenant College, and an MBA at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He returned to the workforce as a Project Manager/Trainer based in East Africa, but travelled to the USA, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Kenya to train Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) leaders in micro-finance development. Dr. Tuju returned to the USA in 2003 to pursue other career interests, which have primarily been in real estate sales and academia. He is a licensed real estate broker in TN, and he holds a GA real estate sales license as well. In addition to being a realtor, Dr. Tuju had been teaching at the college level, which inspired him, in turn, to earn a doctoral degree. He completed his Ph.D. in Business Administration at Northcentral University, AZ. Dr. Tuju and his wife have two children, aged 6 and 3 years, and they presently live in Chattanooga, TN, though, he is in the process of moving to Bowling Green KY to teach for MCU. Email Sila Tuju |
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William C. WardFacultyWilliam C. Ward is Associate Professor of Accounting at Mid-Continent University. His full-time status started February 2002, after spending one year as an adjunct professor in 2001. After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 through 1975, Ward earned his first degree, an A.A.Sc. in Business Administration. He continued his education from Western Carolina University, completing his B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting. After full use of the G.I. Bill for educational assistance, Ward achieved his M.B.A. degree from University of Central Oklahoma. Ward earned a Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Davenport University in 2006. He is halfway through the program for a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Northcentral University (as of July 2010). Ward believes in lifelong learning and stresses to the students to pursue the passion placed within the individual by our Heavenly Father. He earned a Bachelor of Ministry degree from Mid-Continent University in December 2002. Ward enjoys studying the Bible. He has earned degrees (Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry) from Christian Life School of Theology, located in Columbus, GA. Ward currently teaches an adult Sunday School class for his church. Ward is an ordained minister since March 2003. Ward is married to Pam Ward, a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist. The couple married in December 1999, and the blended family has five children and five grandchildren. They reside in Paducah and believe each day is a blessing from the Lord and are totally dependent on His wonderful hand of provision. To God be the glory for any good achieved in life! Email William C. Ward |
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Stephen Wilson
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Phillip YangFacultyPhilip Yang received his Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His B.S. in Applied Chemistry is from Feng Chia University in Taiwan. Besides Ph.D. and B.S. degrees, Professor Yang also holds three Master’s. His Master of Science in Chemistry and Master in Business Administration (MBA) are from Cleveland State University. He also holds a Master of Art in Theological Studies from Seminary of the East of Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Yang is an inventor of six US and European patents. His publications include seven scientific publications in English, and more than twenty articles in leadership and ministry in Chinese. Dr. Yang is an owner of multiple businesses and an overseer of an Evangelical fellowship of international churches in USA, Taiwan, and China. He and his wife have been married for more than twenty years. They have a son currently attending law school in Pennsylvania. Email Phillip Yang |
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