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BOLIVAR, Mo. – Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ is pleased to announce 11 new faculty members for the 2017-2018 academic year. Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ’s faculty is integral in the University’s mission to be a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.

Jennifer Brady is the director of the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences library and assistant professor of library services on the Springfield campus. Brady earned her A.A.S. from Ozarks Technical Community College; a B.S. from Missouri State University; and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Washington.

Chadd Caldwell is an assistant professor of art. He earned his B.A. from Millersville University; an M.A. from Lancaster Bible College; and an M.F.A. from American University.

Nancy Delmont is department chair for the pre-licensure BSN program on the Bolivar campus and an instructor of nursing. She earned her diploma from the St. John’s School of Nursing; her B.S. from the Chamberlain College of Nursing; and M.S. from Western Governors University.

Kristin Hamm is an instructor of accounting. Hamm earned her B.S. from Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ; Master’s in Accountancy from Missouri State University; and D.B.A. from Anderson University.

Autumn Finley is an assistant professor of English. She earned her B.A. from Missouri State University; M.A. from Pittsburg State University; and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University.

John Hinsley is an assistant professor of kinesiology. He has a B.S. from University of the Ozarks; M.S. Ed. from Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ; Ed.S. from Missouri State University; and Ed.D. (ABD) from Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ.

John Murphy is an assistant professor of biology. Murphy earned his B.S. from the University of Central Missouri; M.S. from South Dakota State University; and Ph.D. from Kansas State University.

Matthew Rice is an assistant professor of criminal justice. He earned his B.S. from Liberty University and his juris doctor from Regent University.

Neoma Sanders is the social work field coordinator and an assistant professor of social work. She earned her B.S. from Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ and M.S.W. from Missouri State University.

Paulina Swiatkowski is an assistant professor of communication arts. Swiatkowski earned both her B.A. and M.A. from California State University.

Rachel Wallenbeck is an assistant professor of library services. She earned her B.S. from William Jewell College and her M.S. from the University of Missouri.  

Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. Contact the Office of Admissions at (417) 328-1810 or admissions@Å·ÃÀÊÓƵniv.edu for more information.

 

Photo cutline: New faculty at Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ are, from left — front row: Kristin Hamm, Chadd Caldwell and Rachel Wallenback; middle row: Matthew Rice, Autumn Finley, Paulina Swiatkowski, Neoma Sanders, Nancy Delmont and Jennifer Brady; back row: John Murphy and John Hinsley.