Faculty and Administration

 

PRESIDENT'S CABINET

J. Dwight Burchett, Interim President    (dwight@swcu.edu)
B.A., Southwestern Christian University

Jonathan R. Chasteen, VP for Institutional Advancement      (jon@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Reggies Wenyika, VP for Academic Affairs  (reggies@swcu.edu)
DMLT, University of Zimbabwe
A.A., B.A., Logos Christian College
M.A., Oral Roberts University
Ed.D., Oral Roberts University

Wallace Hamilton, VP for Fiscal Affairs    (wallace@swcu.edu)
Director, Human Resources
Director, Information Technology

Jamie K. Scammahorn, VP for Student Development    (jamie@swcu.edu)
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
M.S., University of Central Oklahoma

J. Mark Arthur, Athletic Director    (mark@swcu.edu)
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Patty Woodring, Associate VP for Academic Affairs     (patty@swcu.edu)
Ass't Dean of ABLE-Degrees
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Garnet E. Pike, Dean of Graduate School    (garnet@swcu.edu)
B.A., Southern Nazarene University
M.Div., Vanderbilt University
D.Div., (D. Min.) Vanderbilt University

Ken L. Young, Dean of ABLE-Degrees    (ken@swcu.edu)
B.A., Furman University
M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary

John R. Chasteen, Ass't Dean of Graduate School (john@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Jessica Burpo, Executive Administrative Assistant  (jessica@swcu.edu)

Dow Foster, Campus Pastor    (dow@swcu.edu)
B.S, Southwestern Christian University

Misti Foster, ABLE-Degrees Office Manager    (misti@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Beverly Haug, Graduate School Administrative Assistant    (beverly@swcu.edu)
A.A., Emmanuel College
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Marilyn Hudson, Director, Library Services    (marilyn@swcu.edu)
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma

Charlotte Iaquinta, Counselor, Dir. of Diag. Services    (charlotte@swcu.edu)
B.S., East Carolina University
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Ashley McCauley, Financial Aid Counselor    (ashley@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Ryan Parker, Food Service Director   (ryan@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University 

Jeffery Patterson, Director of Physical Plant & Property Management
B.S., Southwestern Christian University  (jeffery@swcu.edu)

Jean Perdue, Registrar    (jean@swcu.edu)

Chad Pugh, Recruiter   (chad@swcu.edu)
 B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Sheri Sherrill, Enrollment Mgt. Adm. Assistant    (sheri@swcu.edu)

Billie Stewart, Financial Aid Director    (billie@swcu.edu)

Jared Thompson, Assistant Bookkeeper     (jared@swcu.edu)

Rebecca Thompson, Admissions Director    (rebecca@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Teresa Thornton, Bookkeeper    (teresa@swcu.edu)
B.B.A., Southwestern Christian University

Resident Director (vacant)  



FULL-TIME FACULTY

David Briscoe - Music    (david@swcu.edu)
B.M., Oklahoma City University
M.M., Oklahoma City University

Gary Burchette - Bible, Theology, Social Science    (gary@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.A., Oral Roberts University

Julie Ely - Music    (julie@swcu.edu)
B.M., East Carolina University
M.M., University of Central Oklahoma

Roger Gorman - Missions    (roger@swcu.edu)  
B.A., Southwestern Christian University
B.Th.(HONS), University of South Africa
M.Th., University of South Africa
D.Th., University of South Africa

Shelley Groves - English    (shelley@swcu.edu)
A.A., Redlands Community College
B.A., Evangel University
M.Ed., Southern Nazarene University

Adrian Hinkle - Bible, Theology    (adrian@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.A., Southern Nazarene University

Charlotte Iaquinta - Psychology, Sociology    (charlotte@swcu.edu)

B.S., East Carolina University
M. Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Kirk Jackson - Business    (kirk@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.B.A., University of Oklahoma

Terry Tramel - Bible, Theology    (terry@swcu.edu)
B.S., Mid-America Bible College
M.A., Southern Nazarene University
D.Min., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary



ADJUNCT FACULTY

Ray Ballew - Music    (ray@swcu.edu)
B. M. Ed., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.M. Ed., University of Oklahoma

George Bogaski - History
B.A., Southwestern Christian University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

Richard Carlton - Leadership, World Evangelism
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Samuel R. Chand - Leadership
B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College
M.A., Grace Theological Seminary
D.D., Heritage Bible College

J. Robert Clinton - Leadership
B.E.E., Auburn University
M.E.E., New York University
M.A.B.E., Columbia Bible College Graduate School
D.Miss., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary

Mark Crow - Church Health, Leadership
B.A., Oral Roberts University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Harold Dalton - Missions    (hdalton@iphc.org)
A.A., Emmanuel College
B.A., Oral Roberts University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, School of World Mission
D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Howard L. Foltz - Missions
B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God College
M.A., Assemblies of God Graduate School
D.Min., Denver Theological Seminary

Rachelle Franklin - Social Work
A.A., Rose State College
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.A.M.T., Southern Nazarene University

Sherry Gaither - Leadership
B.A., Seton Hall University
M.A., Interdenominational Theological Center
D.Min., Luther Rice Seminary

Richard A. Goode - Missions
B.A., West Virginia University
M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary
D.D., Church of God Southern California School of Ministry
D.Min., Union Institute

Daniel F. Greenlee - Theology, Leadership
A.A., Southwestern Christian University
B.S., Bethany Bible College
M.A., California Graduate School of Theology
M.M., Southwestern Christian University
D. Min., California Graduate School of Theology

William Hargett - Psychology, Sectology
B.A., Anderson College
B.A., Saginaw Valley State College
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Mark Harris - English
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Radford University
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma

John M. Hockett - Sociology
A.A., Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.H.R., University of Oklahoma

Diane Hofstadter - Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Wright State University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Tim Hooper - Government, Business
A.A., Southwestern Christian University
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University

Donell Houts, LCSW
B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.S., University of Oklahoma

Spencer Ledbetter - Bible, Theology, Philosophy
B.A. Oberlin College
M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School

Wesley Lee - Statistics
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Robert E. Logan - Urban Ministry/Church Growth
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
M.Div., Western Baptist Seminary
D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary

J. Anthony (Tony) Miller
A.A., Southeastern College
B.A., Advantage College
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Brint Montgomery - Philosophy, Ethics
B.A., Northwestern Nazarene College
M.A., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Jim Morrison - Business Administration, Leadership
B.S., Mid-America Bible College
M.L.S., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., Candidate, University of Oklahoma

A. Koshy Muthalaly - Human & Family Services, Pastoral Care & Counseling
B.A.(Hons), Bangalore University
B.D., Union Biblical Seminary
M.Th., United Theological College (Serampore University)
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Charles (Chuck) D. Pierce, Theology
A.A., Panola Junior College
B.A., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of North Texas
D.Min., Wagner Leadership Institute

Thomas L. Reams - Law
B.S., Oklahoma State University
J.D., Oklahoma City University

Frank Rodriguez - Sociology, Comparative Religion
B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.L.S., University of Oklahoma
Ed.D., Candidate, Oklahoma State University

Gregory A. Saul - Science
B.S., Oklahoma Central University
M.B.A., Oklahoma University
M.I.N., DePaul University
N.D., Clayton College of Natural Health
Nh.D., Clayton College of Natural Health
Ph.D., Clayton College of Natural Health

David Shibley - Missions
B.A., John Brown University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.D., Oral Roberts University

Denise Short - Adult Education
B.S., Spring Hill College
M.S., University of Maine
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

Joy Spicer - English
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Ph.D., Texas Women's University

Howie Stewart - Behavioral Science
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Merinda B. Tipton - Behavioral Science
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.E., University of Oklahoma

Stan Toler - Pastoral Leadership
B.A., Southern Nazarene University
Th.B, Circleville Bible College
Th.M, Florida Beacon Seminary
D.Min., Maranatha Seminary
D.D., Southern California Theological Seminary

Lance Wallnau
B.A., International Seminary
M.M., Southwestern Christian University
D.Div (Hon), Southern California Bible College

Owen Weston - Church Growth, World Evangelism   
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary
D. Min., Midwestern Baptist Seminary
Ph.D., University of South Africa

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