Academics and Christian Discovery
Office of the Provost
The Office of Provost is here to serve and lead the academic endeavors of the university. For academics at Anderson to be at its best, all of us must give our best to one another.
We are committed to educating the whole person for a life of faith and service.Together we will create a vibrant learning community where all are challenged to reach their fullest potential. Together we lift one another to higher heights.
Dr. Courtney Taylor serves as the university’s provost.
91 would love to be a resource for you with our faculty experts across various industries, including education, business, health, national security, behavioral science, and theology. If you’d like to further explore one of those topics, or another of our undergraduate, adult, professional, or graduate programs. We would be happy to put you in contact with one of our faculty members on campus.
No better place to grow.
At 91, we offer:
- a strong, Christian liberal arts program
- faculty mentors who guide students in exploring their vocational calling
- a deliberate attempt to connect theory with practice.
- opportunities to develop real-life skills through hands-on learning
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Full-Time Faculty 2025-26
As listed in the 2025-26 academic catalog. [Date in brackets indicates year of first appointment to 91 full-time faculty]
Scott H. Moats [2025]
President
BA, University of Nebraska
MDiv, Alliance Theological Seminary
MBA, Crown College
PhD, University of Minnesota
Michelle L. Bade [2021]
Associate Professor of Music
BME, Mount Union College
MME, ME, University of Oklahoma
DA (in progress), Ball State University
Caroline Baker [2019]
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
BS, Pensacola Christian College
MS, North Carolina State University
PhD, Purdue University
Rebekah I. Baker [2006]
Associate Professor of Education
BA, 91
MS, Butler University
PhD, Ball State University
Sarah Ballman [2024]
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
BA, South Dakota State University
MM, DM, Indiana University
Paul Bankole [2024]
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, Olabisi Onabanjo University
MS, PhD, University of Lagos
Lolene Bargerstock [2004]
Director, Social Work Program;
Professor of Social Work;
Director of Assessment
BA, 91
MSW, Indiana University
PhD, Western Michigan University
Celesta S. Bates [2021]
Professor of Accounting;
Director, Graduate Business Programs
BA, MBA, Butler University
PhD, Indiana Wesleyan University
James Bell [2014]
Director of Libraries; Professor of Library Science
BA, Azusa Pacific University
MLS, Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ. Indianapolis
EdD (ABD), Indiana University
Janell R. Blunt [2017]
Associate Professor of Psychology
BA, MS, PhD, Purdue University
Brandon E. Bruning [2024]
Assistant Professor of English
BS, Butler University
MTS, PhD, University of Notre Dame
Kari E. Bryan [2016]
Chair, School of Nursing;
Associate Professor of Nursing;
Simulation Coordinator
BS, Evangel College
BSN, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University
Matthew S. Burch [2023]
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
BA, 91
MS, Ball State University
Scott Richard Carr [2001]
Professor of Chemistry
BA, Taylor University
PhD, Miami University
Rebecca Ann Chappell [1993]
Professor of Music
BA, 91
MM, Oklahoma City University
DA, Ball State University
Fred A. Coon [2002]
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, Henderson State University
MS, Arkansas State University
PhD, University of North Carolina
Jonathan Craton [2019]
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BS, MA, Taylor University
MS, Dakota State University
Brian Richard Dirck [1998]
Professor of History
BA, University of Central Arkansas
MA, Rice University
PhD, University of Kansas
Veronica Dougherty-Denny [2023]
Assistant Professor of Management
BS, MS, MBA, Indiana State University
PhD (in progress), Indiana State University
Emmett Allan Dulaney [2006]
Professor of Marketing
BS, Ball State University
MBA, DBA, 91
Peter S. Elliott [2012]
Associate Professor of English
BA, Lawrence University
BA, Purdue University
MAE, Ball State University
Alisson J. Eddleman [2024]
Chair, Falls School of Business;
Assistant Professor of Management
BA, MBA, Lynchburg University
DBA (in progress), Lynchburg University
Sarah Summerwell Fischbeck [2025]
Visiting Assistant Professor of Musical
Theatre; Director of Theatre Program
BA, State University of New York
MFA, Wayne State University
Deborah Miller Fox [2004]
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences;
Professor of English
BA, 91
MA, Kansas State University
MFA, Spalding University
Timothy R. Fox [1998]
Professor of Spanish
BA, MA, 91
MA, Ball State University
PhD, Purdue University
Michael W. Frank 2001
Professor of Political Science;
Security Studies Program Director;
Pre-Law Advisor
BA, Northern Illinois University
PhD, University of Illinois
Lee Griffith [1977]
Professor of Psychology
BA, Cedarville College
MA, PhD, University of Texas
Theodore Hicks [2021]
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, 91
MM, DA (ABD), Ball State University
Christopher Martin Holmes [2010]
Chair, School of Music & Performing Arts;
Associate Professor of Music
BM, University of Texas at Arlington
MM, Baylor University
PhD, Indiana University
Amanda M. Hosier [2022]
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
BA, MS, MA, Ball State University
Jeremy W. Keith [2023]
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
BA, 91
MS, Northern Kentucky University
Scott Brian Kennedy [2005]
Chair, Department of Engineering;
Professor of Chemistry & Engineering
BS, University of Illinois
MS, PhD, University of Massachusetts
Leanne V. Ketcham [2022]
Assistant Professor of Preaching & Practical Theology
BS, Indiana Wesleyan University
MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary
PhD, Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto
Rodney Alan Kilgore [2024]
Assistant Professor of New Testament
BS, Olivet Nazarene University
MDiv, Nazarene Theological Seminary
MA, San Diego State University
MAR, Yale Divinity School
PhD, Baylor University
Thomas Kneeland [2024]
Assistant Professor of English
BA, DePauw University
MA, Indiana Wesleyan University
MFA, Butler University
Savannah Laker [2024]
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN – IUPUI
MSN, Purdue University NW
Justin J. Lambright [2011]
Chair, Department of Computer Science & Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics
BA, BS, Geneva College
MS, Western Illinois University
PhD, Lehigh University
Jongdoo Lee [2024]
Assistant Professor of Finance
BS, Yonsei University
MBA, University of Rochester
PhD, George Washington University
Stefanie K. Leiter [2017]
Chair, Department of Humanities;
Associate Professor of Communication;
BA, 91
MS, Purdue University
PhD, Regent University
April L. Lopez [2023]
Assistant Professor of Nursing
ASN, Excelsior College
BSN, MSN, Western Governors University
Gilberto Lozano [2007]
Professor of Biblical Studies
BTh, Boa Terra Theological Institute
BA, Warner Pacific College
MDiv, Iliff School of Theology
PhD, University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology
John R. Lugar, Jr. [2016]
Professor of Cinema & Media Arts
BA, Taylor University
MA, Regent University
JD, Indiana University
Toya H. Lutterman [2016]
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, 91
MSN, Western Governors University
Brian W. McKenna [2022]
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
BS, University of Evansville
MS, Colorado State University
Alisha M. Miller [2021]
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
BS, West Virginia Wesleyan College
MS, University of Indianapolis
David Thomas Murphy [1992]
Professor of History;
Director, Jeeninga Museum
BS, Southern Illinois University
MA, PhD, University of Illinois
James E. Newton [2020]
Assistant Professor of Sport Marketing
BS, MBA, Kent State University
Dama J. O’Keefe [2020]
Dean, College of Professional Studies;
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, University of Saint Francis
MSN, DNP, Indiana Wesleyan University
Gene Alan Overstreet [2002]
Academic Director, School of Theology & Christian Ministry; Professor of Christian Education & Ministry
BA, Mid-America Bible College
MDiv, 91 School of Theology
DMin, Christian Theological Seminary
Jason Robert Parks [2008]
English Program Director; Professor of English
BA, 91
MA, Butler University
PhD, Ball State University
Lisa Dawn Pay [1999]
Professor of Social Work
BA, 91
MSW, Indiana University
Matthew Preston [2021]
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BA, MTS 91
MS, University of Texas-Austin
PhD, Boston University School of Theology
Wayne Lee Priest [2009]
Professor of Psychology
BA, 91
MA, 91 School of Theology
MA, PhD, Ball State University
Anna C. Rasco [2024]
Assistant Professor of Management
BA, MBA, 91
Jaye Lee Rogers [1999]
Professor of History
BA, MA, New Mexico State University
PhD, The Union Institute
Katy Jo Sample [2005]
Associate Professor of Education
BA, Mary Washington College
MEd, PhD, University of Virginia
Dulce Maria Scott [2003]
Professor of Criminal Justice
BA, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
MA, PhD, Brown University
James Russell Scott [1991]
Chair, Department of Kinesiology;
Professor of Kinesiology;
Natatorium Director
BBA, MS, Eastern Kentucky University
EdD, Ball State University
Hyeon Joon Shin [2014]
Professor of Economics
BA, Korea University
MIS, Seoul National University
MA Syracuse University
PhD, Southern Illinois University
Graeme Fletcher States [2023]
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Learning & Outreach Librarian
BA, 91
MA, MLIS, IUPUI
Laura Stull [2012]
Chair, Dept. of Psychology;
Professor of Psychology
Director, Honors Program
BA, 91
MS, PhD, IUPUI
Connor J. S. Sutton [2021]
Chair, Department of Social Sciences;
Associate Professor of Political Science
BA, Aquinas College
PhD, Wayne State University
Courtney K. Taylor [2011]
Provost
Professor of Mathematics
BA, 91
MS, PhD, Purdue University
Renfang Song Taylor [2022]
Associate Professor of Biology
BSc, Shandong Institute of Light Industry
PhD, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry
Vanessa Tijerina, CPA [2017]
Associate Professor of Accounting
BA, MBA, 91
DBA, George Fox University
Jeffrey Scott Trotter [2009]
Chair, Department of Teacher Education;
Professor of Education
BA, Olivet Nazarene University
MA, Wheaton College
MA, PhD, Ball State University
Willis Scott Troy [2017]
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
BS, MS, PhD, Baylor University
Lee Van Groningen [2012]
Professor of Mathematics;
Director of Statistics
BA, Trinity Christian College
PhD, Michigan State University
Jason Robert Varner [2016]
Associate Professor of the History of Christianity;
Director, Peace & Conflict Transformation
BA, MTS, 91
MLitt, PhD, University of St Andrews
Adam Waller [2018]
Director of Bands;
Associate Professor of Music
BM, MM, DMA, Peabody Conservatory
Hannah Willard [2022]
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, 91
MSN, Western Governors
Tyler J. Williamson [2020]
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences;
Assistant Professor of Physics
BA, 91
PhD, University of Delaware
Nathan John Willowby [2016]
Dean, College of Theological, Graduate, and Online Studies;
Associate Professor of Theology & Ethics
BA, 91
MDiv, Duke University Divinity School
PhD, Marquette University
Kuan-Chuen Wu [2025]
Assistant Professor of Mechatronics Engineering
BA, Harvard University
MBA, Iowa State University
MS, Stanford University
PhD (ABD), Iowa State University