Board of Trustees
Leadership
Gregory P. Bontrager, Chair
President and COO, American Cancer Society, Inc. (retired)
Owosso, MI
Robert J. Gould, Vice Chair
President and CEO, Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.
Beverly, MA
Debra McKenna Blews, Secretary/Treasurer
Attorney in Private Practice
Harbor Springs, MI
Members
Paul Buchholz
President and CFO, Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers
Spring Arbor, MI
Dr. Robert Gould
President and CEO, Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (retired)
Elverson, MA
Kenneth R. Johnson
CEO, Grand Legacy Corporation and Intellimax Corp.
Franklin, MI
Ronald L. Jones
Chairman of the Board, Dawn Food Products, Inc.
Jackson, MI
David W. Kendall
Bishop, Free Methodist Church - USA
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Edward L. Lamoreaux
Dentist (retired)
Clarklake, MI
Dr. Jennifer Boss Mainka
Psychologist and Owner, Renewed Relationships Counseling and Psychological Services
Brighton, MI
Babbie W. Mason
President, Babbie Mason Ministries and BabbieMasonRadio.com
Bowdon, GA
Rev. Dr. Douglas Matthews
Executive Pastor, Manufacturers Supply Company (retired)
Byron Center, MI
Daryl Miller
Owner, Fischer Companies
Lynnwood, WA
Jim Mol
President, Manufacturers Supply Company (retired)
Byron Center, MI
Abdu H. Murray
Speaker and Author of Embrace the Truth
Rochester Hills, MI
David J. Page
Principal, Rehmann
Jackson, MI
Lori Ormston Roberts
Administrator, Ohio Blow Pipe Company
Shaker Heights, OH
Todd Tibbits
President and CEO, YMCA of San Diego County
Cardiff, CA
Dr. Richard Townley
M.D. Allergist/Immunologist, Allergy Associates of Western Michigan (retired)
Grand Rapids, MI
Don Walker
Finance Executive and Management Consultant
Meridian, ID
Ex Officio Trustee
Dr. D. Amber Wright
SAU Alumni Board/President and CEO, Children’s Organ Transplant Association
Greenwood, IN
President’s Cabinet
Brent D. Ellis
University President
B.S., Greenville College
M.A., Bethel College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
Ed.D., Indiana University
Kevin Brown
Vice President for Student Development and Success/Chief Diversity Officer
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Spring Arbor University
Carol Green
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
M.A., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Corey R. Ross
Chief of Staff
B.S., Greenville University
M.T.S., University of Notre Dame
Marla Sanford
Vice President for Marketing/Chief Marketing Officer
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Michigan State University
Doug A. Wilcoxson
Executive Vice President
B.S., Grace College
M.A., Ball State University
Ph.D., North Texas University
Academic Affairs
Carol C. Green
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Sharon Norris
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
Sherri J. Hendrix
University Registrar
Tom P. Korman
Director, Institutional Research
Robert Bolton
University Librarian
Tom Holsinger-Friesen
Director, Christian Perspective in the Liberal Arts
Academic Deans
K. Caleb Chan
Dean, Gainey School of Business
Dorie Shelby
Dean, School of Communication, Media, and Fine Arts
Barbara Baird-Pauli
Dean, School of Education
Jesse French
Dean, School of Engineering
Elisée Ouoba
Dean, School of Humanities
Alvin Kauffman
Dean, School of Nursing, Health, and Science
Bonnie Holiday
Dean, School of Social Sciences
Faculty (as of June 2024)
Barbara Baird-Pauli (2021)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.S., University of Wisconsin Madison
Audra Balcer (2024)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.S., Lipscomb University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Bruce W. Baldwin (1997)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., George Fox College
M.S., University of New Mexico
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Sarah Bartzen (2018)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.S.W., University of Michigan
D.S.W., University of Southern California
J. Frederick Bland (2014)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.A., Western Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Tracy Boatmon (2023)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.S.W., Spring Arbor University
Robert D. C. Bolton (2009-2018, 2019)
University Librarian/Assoc. Professor of Library Science
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.S., University of Michigan
Mary Ann Broda (2014)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Goshen College
M.S.N., University of Colorado
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Rebecca Brueck (2024)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
M.S.N., Wayne State University
Michael A. Buratovich (1999)
Professor of Biology
B.S., University of California
M.A., University of California
Ph.D., University of California
Kimberly Cabe (2021)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S.N., The University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., The George Washington University
K. Caleb Chan (1993)
Professor of Business
B.A., King College
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Richard E. Cornell (2007)
Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Ohio University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Terry W. Darling (1980)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Oakland University
Ed.D., Western Michigan University
Dawn Day (2016)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D., Walden University
Ron DeLap (2018)
Professor of Engineering
B.S., Michigan Technological University
M.S., Michigan Technological University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Emily Dixon (2011)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S. Western Michigan University
M.S. Grand Valley State University
Mark S. Douglass (2014)
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., University of Michigan, Flint
M.M., University of Tennessee
D.M.A, University of North Texas
Matthew Dueppen (2022)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.M., Lamar University
D.M., Florida State University
Mark T. Edwards (2010)
Professor of History
B.A., Bloomsburg University
M.A., Purdue University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Jesse French (2022)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
M.S., The University of Tulsa
Ph.D., The University of Tulsa
David P. Globig (1992)
Professor of Accounting
B.A., Cedarville College
M.B.A., University of Akron
D.B.A., Anderson University
Carol Green (2017)
Provost/Chief Academic Officer/Professor of History
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
M.A., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Rachel Griffis (2023)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.A., Chapman University
Ph.D., Baylor University
Meredith Harvey (2021)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Alma College
M.A., Spring Arbor University
Sherri J. Hendrix (2016)
University Registrar/Instructor of Business
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University
Michelle Heriford (2017)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., Grand Valley State University
D.N.P., Spring Arbor University
Gwen Hersha (2019)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., John Brown University
M.A., Spring Arbor University
Matthew N. Hill (2011)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Durham
Kurt B. Hoffman (2015)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Arizona State University
M.S.W., Arizona State University
M.A., Arizona State University
Bonnie K. M. Holiday (2002)
Professor of Social Work
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.S.W., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Institute of Clinical Social Work
Thomas J. Holsinger-Friesen (2006)
Professor of Theology
B.A., Oral Roberts University
B.S., Oral Roberts University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Delores Jackson (2015)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Auburn University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Lesley T. Jackson (2013)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Eastern Michigan University
M.S.N., University of Michigan
D.N.P., Spring Arbor University
Pamela J. Jordan (2014)
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Anil M. Joseph (1996)
Assistant Professor of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Victor Karthik (2020)
Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Alvin V. Kauffman (2006)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.B.A., Madonna University
M.S.N., Madonna University
Ph.D., Union University
Laura Kellicut (2021)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., Great Lakes Christian College
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Amanda Kelly (2019)
Instructor of Student Development
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.S., Concordia University
Victor Kennerly (2013)
Professor of Counseling
B.A., Wayne State University
M.A., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
Ama K. Larsen (2014)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Akron
M.S.W., Michigan State University
D.S.W, University of Southern California
Randall J. Lewis (1989)
Professor of Business Finance
B.S., Tri-State University
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Stacey Mack (2022)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Eastern Michigan University
M.S.W., Wayne State University
Lisa Marquette (2019)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Siena Heights University
M.S.W., Eastern Michigan University
Tara McCoy (2019)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Wayne State University
Ed.S. Cert., Wayne State University
Robert E. McTyre (2002)
Professor of Organizational Management
B.A., William Tyndale College
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Capella University
Wallis C. Metts, Jr. (1985)
Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Leona Mickles-Burns (2018)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Wayne State University
M.S.W., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Brian Mills (2022)
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S., Friends University
M.A., Friends University
M.A.M.F.C. and M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Regent University
Christie Myers (2023)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.B.A., The University of Arizona Global Campus
Sharon E. Norris (2002)
Professor of Business
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.B.A., Spring Arbor University
Ph.D., Regent University
Michael Nydegger (2017)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Southwest State University
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Elisée Ouoba (2011)
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
B.Div., Bangui Evangelical School
Th.M., Bangui Evangelical School
Ph.D., Wheaton College
Sharyl Page (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Ferris State University
M.S.N., Andrews University
D.N.P., Spring Arbor University
Terri L. Pardee (2002)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Andrews University
Maxwell Patchet (2023)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., The Master’s University and Seminary
M.A., Brandeis University
Ph.D., Marquette University
Kelsey Penix (2022)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., University of Michigan-Flint
M.A.C., Spring Arbor University
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
Nicholas Pollack (2021)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Spring Arbor University
M.S.W., Michigan State University
Mindy Rice (2017)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Spring Arbor University
M.S.N., Spring Arbor University
D.N.P., Samford University
Emily Riske (2018)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Baker College
M.S.N., Baker College
D.N.P., Spring Arbor University
Emily Schott (2023)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., Liberty University
M.A., Liberty University
Ed.D., Liberty University
Dorie Shelby (1995)
Professor of Communication
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., University of Michigan
Sandra Stephenson (2019)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Spring Arbor University
M.S.W., Spring Arbor University
Alison Stoughton (2016)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Michigan State University
M.S.N., Emory University
D.N.P., Spring Arbor University
Luman Strong (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Cedarville College
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Ed.D., Lehigh University
Debra L. Thompson (1989)
Assistant Professor of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Karen (Kay) Tucker (2019)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Abilene Christian University
B.S., Texas Tech University
M.S., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Saudia Twine (2018)
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Liberty University
Ph.D., Liberty University
Beth Ulrich (2016)
Associate Professor of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
M.A., Olivet Nazarene University
D.S.C., Rocky Mountain University
Jerry Walden (2018)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., Pillsbury College
M.Div., Grace College & Seminary
M.S.W., Michigan State University
Timothy Wegner (2011)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
John M. Williams, IV (2017)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Spring Arbor University
Brianne D. Witt (2015)
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.F.A., Azusa Pacific University
Aaron J. Wyman (2012)
Professor of Biology
B.S., Alma College
M.S., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Mitch Zigler (2016)
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Findlay
Ph.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Emeriti Faculty
Thomas M. Ball (1982-2001)
Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Miami
M.Ed., University of Florida
Ed.D., University of Florida
D.Min., Graduate Theological Foundation
Kennistan Bauman (1970-1995)
Professor of Music
B.M.E., Central Michigan University
M.M., Central Michigan University
William A. Bippes (1970-2012)
Professor of Art
B.M.E., Central Michigan University
M.M., Central Michigan University
Karen Bockwitz (1996- 2005)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A.E., Spring Arbor University
William R. Bockwitz (1972-1999)
Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Greenville College
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.A., Michigan State University
J. Bruce Brown (1984-2018)
Professor of Music
B.A., Central Michigan University
M.M., University of Hawaii
D.M.A., University of North Texas
Juanita M. Burge (1984-1990)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Greenville College
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ed.Sp., Southern Illinois University
Charles R. Campbell (1971-2011)
Professor of Theology
A.A., Miltonvale Wesleyan College
B.A., Bethel College
M.A., Notre Dame University
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Charles R. Carey (1964-2013)
Professor of Mathematics
A.B., Greenville College
M.A., Central Michigan University
Theodore K. Comden (1968-2003)
Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Greenville College
M.A., University of Maryland
Ph.D., Michigan State University
E. Kathleen Dunckel (1972-2003)
Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
Garnet Hauger-Smith (1971)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Carl V. Jacobson (1964)
Broadcasting Director, Assoc. Prof. of Communication
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.A., Michigan State University
Sharon C. Joplin (1987-2021)
Professor of Education
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D., Capella University
Margaret A. Lieblein (1987-1994)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Michigan
M.A., University of Michigan
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Charles J. Livesay (1975-2016)
Professor of Music
B.M.E., Westminster Choir College
M.M., University of Michigan
D.M.A., Michigan State University
Darlene T. Mefford (1967-2011)
Dean of Academic Services
B.S., Kent State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Kimberly Moore-Jumonville (2001-2023)
Professor of English
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.Phil., Drew University
Ph.D., Drew University
Chris H. Newhouse (1993-2017)
Professor of Biology
B.A., Albion College
M.A., Michigan State University
Margaret G. O’Rourke Kelly (1985-2017)
Professor of Business
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
M.A., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Walden University
Paul D. Patton (2002-2020)
Professor of Communication
B.A., Spring Arbor University
M.Ed., Wayne State University
M.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary
M.A., Regent University
Ph.D., Regent University
Gordon E. Peckham (1985-1997)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Ferris State College
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
O. Jolene Pearl (1980-2000)
Professor of Education
B.A., Tennessee Temple College
M.A., Northwestern Louisiana University
Ph.D., North Texas State University
Patricia A. Riggs (1964-1965, 1966-1969,1983-1998)
Instructor of Physics
B.A., University of Dubuque
Marilyn E. Starr (1973-1978, 1984-1994)
Associate Professor
B.A., Olivet Nazarene College
M.A., Michigan State University
M.A.L.S., Western Michigan University
Roger Varland (1985-2016)
Professor of Art
B.S., Taylor University
M.A., Western Michigan University
M.F.A., Eastern Michigan University
Richard C. Wallace (1989-2011)
Professor of Sociology and Management
B.S., University of Michigan
M.A., Temple University
Ph.D., Yale University
Jan I. Yeaman (1996-2019)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Laurentian University
M.A., Biola University
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Site Locations
Flint/Bay City
5406 Gateway Centre Dr., Ste. A
Flint, MI 48507
810.234.0658; FAX 810.234.3090
Grand Rapids - Kuyper College
3333 E. Beltline Ave., N.E., Ste 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616.974.0671; FAX 616.974.0685
Kalamazoo
950 Trade Centre Way, Suite 300
Portage, MI 49002
269.372.9754; FAX 269.372.1840
Lansing
3405 Belle Chase Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
517.333.0480; FAX 517.333.0445
Campus Facilities
Chapman Welcome Center is located at the front of campus to welcome prospective students and their families. The building contains administrative and admissions support offices.
Dietzman Hall houses the administrative offices including the business office, student financial services, registration and records, information technology, and the Cross Cultural Studies offices.
Dunckel Gym is located adjacent to the McDonald Athletic Center and provides needed space for intramurals, including four basketball courts and two racquetball courts. The outdoor sports areas include a softball field, baseball stadium, soccer field, track, and tennis courts.
The Ganton Art Gallery/Ogle Art Center is the location of the art gallery, art labs, engineering labs, classrooms, and faculty offices.
Hugh and Edna White Library is a three-story facility which houses campus library resources which currently holds more than 100,000 volumes of books, microfilms, records, tapes, compact discs, videocassettes, other media, and equipment. Over 1,400 periodicals are available to the University community. The University Archives is located in the lower level of the library and includes records relating to the operation and history of Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor College, Spring Arbor Junior College, and Spring Arbor Seminary.
Human Resources located on College St. is home to offices of payroll, personnel, and student employees.
The Jaworski Center houses Clinical Nurse Sim Labs and Mechanical Engineering Labs.
Kresge Student Center houses on the main level Ogle Dining Commons, food service offices, Ralph Carey Forum, Office of the President, Office of Academic Affairs, and University Bookstore. On the lower level is the Cougar Den, Holton Health Services, student game room, Office of Student Development, Center for Innovation, Office of Intercultural Relations, counseling, career services, and student government.
Ormston Hall was renovated from a residence hall to an office building where many of the Department of Nursing offices are currently housed along with the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment.
Mailing and Duplicating (M&D) houses the mailing and duplicating services for the University.
The McDonald Athletic Center (Fieldhouse) provides multiuse possibilities with three basketball courts, indoor track, tennis courts, badminton courts, volleyball courts, fitness center, and locker facilities. The second floor houses faculty offices, laboratory facilities, and classrooms.
The Physical Plant houses maintenance, grounds, and custodial personnel.
The Poling Center for Global Learning and Leadership is home to the Gainey School of Business, True Community Trading Center, Hosmer Center for Entrepreneurship, the School of Social Sciences, classrooms, two collaborative learning areas, Ada’s Kitchen, lounge area, faculty offices, a faculty lounge, and conference rooms.
The Prop Shop is an “intimate theater space” providing opportunities for students to showcase skills in acting and directing through a variety of performances.
Sayre-DeCan Hall serves as a classroom building which houses Radio Stations (The Arbor and Home.fm), the departments of communication, English, history, and world languages, and School of Education.
Smith Music Center provides classrooms, studios, laboratory facilities, and music department offices.
The Arbor Church offers facilities for the University’s use including a 2,000 seat auditorium.
The University Marketing and Communications office houses staff who serve the University community with creative design, University publications, web site management, and media projects.
The Voller House is the President’s home.
White Auditorium is used for community concerts, programs, and events.
The Whiteman-Gibbs Science Center accommodates faculty offices for computer science, mathematics, all sciences and theology, classrooms, two large lecture halls, and science and computer science laboratories.
Residence Facilities
Andrews Hall is a male residence hall located on the northeast corner of College and Second Streets. The four-story building has a grand entry, multiple lounge spaces, a computer lab, a fireplace, and a game room.
Gainey Hall houses women on the southeast corner of College and Second Streets. The three-story residence hall has two large student lounges, a grand entry way, laundry, a computer lab, and a top-floor fitness room.
Koinonia Houses (K-Houses) are homes located throughout the campus, each housing 4-11 upper-class students.
Lowell Hall Complex is a hall with four wings (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta), two common lounges, a kitchen, laundry facilities, a prayer chapel, a computer lab, and a fitness room.
Ogle Village and Post Village are upper-division halls that accommodate up to 36 students each in suites where four students in two bedrooms share a bathroom. Each of the seven villages provides two large lounges with kitchen and laundry facilities.
Parks Drive Apartments is a seven-building complex of 56 apartments for married students and employee families.
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