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Welcomes New Faculty

 

Thirteen new faculty join the Walla Walla College campus this year.

Vicki Burford, associate professor of social work and sociology, is teaching half-time for the master of social work program in Montana. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, a master of social work degree from Smith College, and a doctoral degree from Montana State University. She previously taught intra-communications and public relations at Montana State University.

Roy Campbell, professor of physics, most recently taught at Southwestern Adventist University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Missionary College (now Southern University) and a doctoral degree from Florida State University.

David Cowles, associate professor of biology, joins the faculty from a teaching position at Southwestern Adventist University. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1978 and a master’s degree in 1981 from WWC. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Southern California, Santa Barbara.

Gregory Dodds, instructor in history, completed his undergraduate work at WWC in 1997. He earned two master’s degrees from Claremont Graduate University where he has also begun his doctoral studies. He was most recently co-editor of the online journal at Claremont Graduate University.

Paul Dybdahl, instructor in theology, received a bachelor’s degree from WWC in 1992 and a master’s degree from Andrews University where he has also started his doctoral studies.

Robert Egbert, professor of education and psychology, recently taught at Southern Adventist Academy. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from WWC in 1965. He holds two master’s degrees from the University of Idaho, and doctoral degrees from Temple University and The Union Institute.

Linda Emmerson, instructor in philosophy, received a bachelor’s degree from WWC in 1990. She is currently working on a master’s degree program in philosophy.

Shane Hinshaw, assistant professor of technology, has 16 years of experience in the field, including management of a local print shop. He received a bachelor’s degree from WWC in 1986.

Ginger Ketting-Weller, associate vice president for academic administration and a professor of education, received a bachelor’s degree from WWC in 1985. She holds a master’s degree from Loma Linda University and earned her doctoral degree at Claremont Graduate University. Most recently, she was a professor of education at Pacific Union College.

Cyril Myers, Jr., instructor in music, earned a bachelor’s degree from Andrews University and a master’s degree from Western Michigan University and has started doctoral studies at Michigan State University.

Mitch Northam, instructor in biology, earned his bachelor’s degree from Canadian University College. He recently completed a master’s degree at WWC.

David Thomas, dean of the School of Theology and associate professor of theology, comes to WWC from the pastoral staff at the Village Church in College Place. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Atlantic Union College, and both master’s and doctoral degrees from Andrews University.

Maria Zlateva, instructor in music, received her bachelor’s degree from the Academia of Music and Dance in Bulgaria. She recently earned a master’s degree from the University of Nevada and has started her doctoral studies at the University of Texas. W

Front Row Roy Campbell, Linda Emmerson, Ginger Ketting-Weller, Cyril Myers, Jr., Shane Hinshaw, Robert Egbert  

Back Row Paul Dybdahl, David Cowles, Gregory Dodds, David Thomas, Mitch Northam  Not Pictured Vicki Burford, Maria Zleteva

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