Evangel University

Department of Natural and Applied Sciences

Academic Programs Review

December 2016

Michael Tenneson, PhD, Chair

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 4

Department Mission and Objectives ...... 4

Program Descriptions and Capacity ...... 4 Faculty ...... 4

Enrollment ...... 5

Tracking Department Graduates ...... 7

Facilities ...... 16 Major Lab Equipment ...... 16

Advisory Committees ...... 17

Assessment Data ...... 17 National Standardized Test Scores ...... 17

Professional Graduate Admissions (Medicine, Nursing) ...... 18

Peer Institutions/Benchmarking ...... 19 Peer/Competitor Institutions ...... 19

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ...... 21

APPENDIX A: Curricula Vitae Full Time Faculty ...... 37 Matthew S. Devore ...... 37 Natasha Mary DeVore ...... 41 Erica L. Harris...... 45 Jeremy Harris ...... 48 Joshua R. A. Kendall ...... 49 Douglas P. Mitcham ...... 51 Jason D. Streubel ...... 53 Michael G. Tenneson ...... 56 Don Tosh ...... 61 Dianne M. Twigger ...... 65

APPENDIX B: Adjunct Faculty Vitae ...... 68 Rebekah E. Austin ...... 68 Dustin Cox ...... 70 Richard R. Hammar ...... 74 Bruce L. Hedgepeth ...... 75

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William G. Hill ...... 79 Julie Mayne ...... 82 Joy Michelle Parker ...... 83

Appendix C: Program Outcomes and Curriculum Maps ...... 84 Biological Chemistry ...... 85 Biology ...... 87 Chemistry ...... 88 Computer Information Systems ...... 88 Computer Sciences ...... 92 Mathematics ...... 104 Department of Natural Sciences Couse Offering Rotations (updated Fall 2016) ...... 107

Appendix D: Degree Check Sheets ...... 110

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Introduction

Evangel University is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become Spirit-empowered servants of God who impact the Church and society globally. Evangel confers associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized, program accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Accreditation, Council on Social Work Education. It is a candidate for accreditation with Accreditation Council for Natural and Applied Sciences Schools and Programs, and is endorsed by the Commission of Higher Education.

Department Mission and Objectives

The core mission of the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences is to assist students in preparation for and achievement of their vocational calling. More than anything else, Natural and Applied Sciences faculty are mentors and guides who come alongside students and encourage them in their efforts.

While specialized learning objectives and competencies are established for each program of study, goals for all Department of Natural and Applied Sciences students include:

1. Acquiring of foundational level of scientific literacy 2. Developing a mature Christian worldview that integrates faith and science 3. Dealing wisely and ethically with the technological issues facing society 4. Developing a positive attitude toward science 5. Making contributions to the church, their profession, and society 6. Communicating technical concepts clearly and effectively 7. Exhibiting analytical thinking and problem solving skills 8. Demonstrating subject competency and content mastery 9. Preparing for graduate school and/or their chosen professions

Program Descriptions and Capacity

Programs of Study - The Natural and Applied Sciences Department offers degrees in Biology, Biological Chemistry, Biology Education, Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Health Care - Nursing, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematics Education. Degree Program Outcomes, Curriculum Maps and Degree Plans are provided in Appendixes B, C, and D. Faculty – The Natural and Applied Sciences Department employs eleven full-time faculty members. Currently there are six adjunct faculty in the department. Faculty vitae are attached as Appendix A

Minors are available in Applied Science: Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, General Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Physics.

Pre-professional tracks are available in Pre-Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre- Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and other programs.

Faculty

Full Time Faculty

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Highest Year Degree Degree Area Faculty Year First Name Last Name Degree Obtained Specialization Rank Hired Associate Matthew DeVore PhD 2012 Chemistry 2015 Professor Molecular Associate Natasha DeVore PhD 2011 2016 Biosciences Professor Cellular and Assistant Erica Harris MS 1998 Molecular 1998 Professor Biology Educational Associate Jeremy Harris PhD 2012 2004 Technology Professor Microbial Assistant Joshua Kendall PhD 2015 2015 Ecology Professor Computer Associate Douglas Mitcham MS 1990 1993 Science Professor Associate Jason Streubel PhD 2011 Soil Science 2011 Professor Science Michael Tenneson PhD 2002 Professor 1987 Education Don Tosh PhD 1981 Mathematics Professor 1990 Assistant Dianne Twigger MS 2008 Mathematics 2013 Professor

Adjunct Faculty

Highest Year Degree Degree Area Faculty Year First Name Last Name Degree Obtained Specialization Rank Hired Rebekah Austin MS 2013 Mathematics Instructor 2014 Dustin Cox DPT 2011 Biology Instructor 2012 Richard Hammar LLM 1976 Jurisprudence Instructor 1980 Bruce Hedgepeth MD 1990 Medicine Instructor 2015 William Hill MS 2006 Biology Instructor 2006 Julie Mayne MS 2003 Biology Instructor 2014 Michael McCorcle PhD 1995 Meteorology Provost 1995 Michelle Parker MA 1991 Mathematics Instructor 2012

Enrollment

Department of Natural and Applied Sciences Enrolments by Program and Compared to EU Total Undergraduate Enrolments

Programs 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 (Natural and (n) (%) (n) (%) (n) (%) (n) (%) (n) (%) Applied Sciences Biology 93 32 104 34 80 28 59 24 60 23 Biological 19 6 24 8 30 10 30 12 39 15 Chemistry Biology 8 3 8 3 7 2 5 2 5 2 Education Chemistry 8 3 9 3 6 2 3 1 3 1 Chemistry 3 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 Education

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Programs 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 (Natural and (n) (%) (n) (%) (n) (%) (n) (%) (n) (%) Applied Sciences Computer 11 4 12 4 14 5 10 4 15 6 Information Sys Computer 20 7 18 6 13 4 21 8 23 9 Science Environmental 4 1 6 2 8 3 9 4 7 3 Science Applied 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 16 6 Mathematics Mathematics 13 4 16 5 15 5 10 4 12 5 Mathematics 17 6 15 5 10 3 11 4 13 5 Education Mathmetics/Pre- Eng (now App 22 7 19 6 26 9 16 6 0 0 Math) Medical Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 (dropped 2015) Nursing 22 7 24 8 19 7 23 9 34 13 Pre-Nursing 55 19 46 15 58 20 49 20 33 13 Natural and Applied Sciences 295 100 303 100 289 100 249 100 262 100 Total EU Traditional Undergraduate 1547 1530 1746 1486 1414 Total Natural and Applied Sciences 19 20 17 17 19 % of EU TUG

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Tracking Department Graduates

2014-2015 Graduates Follow Up

Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Computer Cerner David Crowder 7/1/2013 FT Software Engineer Science Corporation Biological Kyle Fulghum 7/1/2013 GS State Graduate Assistant Chemistry University Benjamin Hurst 7/1/2013 Biology Missouri Biological Rintu Thomas 7/1/2013 GS State Student Chemistry University Missouri Riya Thomas 7/1/2013 Biology GS State MS in Cell and Molecular Biology University Health Anna Kendrick 12/1/2013 FT Nursing Care/Nursing Computer Andrew Klepel 12/1/2013 Science Health Hannah Morris 12/1/2013 GS KCUMB DO student Care/Nursing Applied David Annas 5/2/2014 Mathematics Southwest Denae Ausbury 5/2/2014 Biology GS Baptist DPT student University Health Susana Bock 5/2/2014 Care/Nursing University of Lenzie Boring 5/2/2014 Chemistry GS Central Exercise Physiology Missouri Applied Sullivan Allison Boyer 5/2/2014 Chemistry PT & GS Assistant Registrar Mathematics University

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Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Applied Samuel Buesking 5/2/2014 Chemistry PT Chestnut Labs Laboratory Assistant Cleaning Technician Mathematics Computer Computer University of Victor Bushong 5/2/2014 Information GS Computer Science Science Florida Systems Computer Jack Henry & Joshua Casimir 5/2/2014 Information FT RPG Programmer Associates Systems Applied Zachary Cochran 5/2/2014 Mathematics Health Maranda Daugherty 5/2/2014 FT Nursing Care/Nursing Mathematics Pleasant Hope Chastyti Ellsworth 5/2/2014 FT Teacher (Mathematics) Education High School Kaylyn Foehring 5/2/2014 Biology PT Tour Guide Aegis Biological Shelbi Frye 5/2/2014 FT Sciences Forensic Special Chemist Chemistry Corporation Applied Koby Gaddis 5/2/2014 Mathematics Missouri Alexis Geurink 5/2/2014 Mathematics PT & GS State ELI Instructional Staff University Health Audrey Gonzalez 5/2/2014 Care/Nursing Mathematics Megan Hallmark 5/2/2014 Education Cox Health Systems Kevin Jennings 5/2/2014 Biology FT Nurse (completed accelerated BSN) Springfield, MO Southwest Jill Kalinowski 5/2/2014 Biology GS Baptist Physical Therapy University

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Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Kristin Kekich 5/2/2014 Biology Biological Kelsey Magill 5/2/2014 Chemistry Biological Kaylyn McAllister 5/2/2014 Chemistry Health Taya Meehan 5/2/2014 FT Mercy Registered Nurse Care/Nursing Mercy Health Sarah Mize 5/2/2014 FT Hospital Registered Nurse Care/Nursing Springfield University of Hope Moorhead 5/2/2014 Mathematics PT & GS PhD · Statistics Missouri Shenandoah University Emily Musy 5/2/2014 Biology GS Division of Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Pre- Timothy Norris 5/2/2014 Engineering applying to Laura Nyo Shein 5/2/2014 Biology FT PA schools Tri-County Biological Jerrica Reynolds 5/2/2014 FT Interlocal Paraprofessional Chemistry #607 Dvergsten Mathematics Caitlynn Rouse 5/2/2014 FT Childcare Childcare Worker Education Center Assemblies of Environmental Kashia Schultz 5/2/2014 FT God U. S. Administrative Assistant Science Missions Teach and Nicole Sullivan 5/2/2014 Biology FT Learn With English Teacher Georgia

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Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Biology Nixa High Katelyn Tolle 5/2/2014 FT Science Teacher Education School University of Health Dylan Valentine 5/2/2014 FT & GS Wisconsin- Doctor of Nursing Practice Care/Nursing Oshkosh Health Kaitlin Wieder 5/2/2014 Registered Nurse Care/Nursing Jannie Health Balista 12/15/2014 Betsy Care/Nursing Registered Nurse Biology Gabrielle Hartmann 12/15/2014 FT Education HS Science Teacher Biology Shane Johnson 12/15/2014 FT Education Kansas HS Science Teacher Health Joshua Moyer 12/15/2014 FT Care/Nursing Registered Nurse Health Sarah Goldsmith 12/16/2014 FT Care/Nursing Registered Nurse Danielle Green 12/16/2014 Biology Computer Computer Yaroslav Klyonov 12/16/2014 Information Science Systems Caitlin Wallace 12/16/2014 Biology GS Optometry School Health Tonnie Anderson 5/1/2015 Care/Nursing Tessa Andrews 5/1/2015 Chemistry Missouri Environmental Department Austin Ausbury 5/1/2015 FT Science of Natural Resources Environmental Chelsie Blevins 5/1/2015 Biology GS Science Colorado DVM student Computer Terry Castleberry 5/1/2015 Psychology Science Autumn Duggan 5/1/2015 Biology 10

Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Environmental Leah Eltiste 5/1/2015 Science Jesse Friday 5/1/2015 Biology Applied Brenden Gardner 5/1/2015 Mathematics Computer Clemente Garza 5/1/2015 Information Systems Biological Gabriel Greene 5/1/2015 Chemistry Britni Hoyt 5/1/2015 Biology Biological Tatiana Kanarskaya 5/1/2015 Chemistry Ashley Langston 5/1/2015 Biology Brittany Lester 5/1/2015 Biology Health Ashley Little 5/1/2015 Care/Nursing Evangel Chase McKnight 5/1/2015 Biology FT University Admissions (predental applicant) Biological Anna McWoods 5/1/2015 Chemistry Biological Kalynn Miller 5/1/2015 Chemistry Biological Emily Mulkey 5/1/2015 Chemistry Phine Mulumba 5/1/2015 Biology Mathematics Rebecca Oord 5/1/2015 Education Biological Amanda Roettgers 5/1/2015 Chemistry Health Victoria Ross 5/1/2015 Care/Nursing Registered Nurse Parker Rozean 5/1/2015 Biology

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Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Racquel Salazar 5/1/2015 Biology Computer Mark Silva 5/1/2015 Science Kyler Sowell 5/1/2015 Biology Computer Matthew Stansberry 5/1/2015 Information Systems Audra Stephenson 5/1/2015 Chemistry Taylor Vance 5/1/2015 Biology Maddison McBurnie 7/9/2015 Biology Masters in Kale Brannon 12/15/2015 Biology Healthcare Admin applied dental Jordan Cochran 12/15/2015 Biology FT school not admitted Nicole Finnell 12/15/2015 Biology Hired American Airlines environmental Levi Garza 12/15/2015 Biology Department, toxic and nontoxic waste disposal Biological Chloe Hadley 12/15/2015 GS Chemistry PA program Biological gap year then Benjamin Moore 12/15/2015 Chemistry med school pursuing a Biological Ph.D./ MD Davee Tafoya 12/15/2015 Chemistry the Ph.D. Will be in 12

Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment immunology and the MD in pathology gap year Masters of Biological Science (MS) Quinton Barnes 5/6/2016 Chemistry Physicians Assistant Studies. Biological gap year then McKenzie DeWitt 5/6/2016 Chemistry PA school Biological Maria Donnay 5/6/2016 Chemistry advanced certificate in medical-legal death investigation this fall at Syracuse before Joshuah Earle 5/6/2016 Biology GS beginning my masters in biology next spring. After completing my masters, I plan to pursue an MD/PhD. Applying to Biological MBA, will Ashlyn Edmisten 5/6/2016 Chemistry not continue in healthcare

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Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment gap year then Elizabeth Gryskiewicz 5/6/2016 Biology FT medical school Cody Holzer 5/6/2016 Biology teaching Mathematics Springfield Kaitlyn Hong 5/6/2016 FT Education Public Schools gap year then grad school Camille Jan 5/6/2016 Biology marine biology Wayne State Biological Medical Jessie Kue 5/6/2016 GS Chemistry School, Michigan MD Student gap year, pre- Lorena Madera 5/6/2016 Biology PA? Biological Joel Manzi 5/6/2016 Chemistry gap year then Kinge- Marcelin 5/6/2016 Biology medical Ann school Gap year doing medical Janna Walla 5/6/2016 Biology scribing then med school Gap year, Biological apply to Nathan Weaver 5/6/2016 Chemistry medical school MSU Quinton Wyatt 5/6/2016 Chemistry GS, FT Chemistry, FT Positronic

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Graduate Studies, FT First Graduation Last Name EU Major EU Major 2 employment, Location Position Name Date PT employment Evangel Jaymie Bailey 7/14/2016 Biology PT University Biological Plans to go Claire Middendorf 7/14/2016 PT Chemistry into research Southwest Andrew Williamson 7/14/2016 Biology GS Baptist University DPT student

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Facilities

The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences occupies the third floor of Zimmerman Hall with 19,500 square feet of floor space. The building is predominately brick and mortar construction. Rooms consist of:  Six teaching laboratories and their associated prep rooms (physics, geology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, microbiology, general biology, and anatomy).  One greenhouse.  Five storage rooms.  Three research laboratories.  One computer laboratory with 24 workstations.  One computer group project workroom.  Three classrooms.  One student coffee lounge.  One student quiet workroom embedded among faculty offices.  One lab assistant workroom embedded among faculty offices.  Three bathrooms.  Thirteen faculty offices.  Department Office  Department Conference Room. These facilities serve the students and faculty very well and allow for efficient functioning of the department and its programs.

Major Lab Equipment

Major Lab Equipment

Adequate? Type of Equipment Number Need Cost Yes/No Autoclave 1 yes -80 freezer 1 yes Centrifuge 1 yes Micro-centrifuge 2 yes micro-pipette set 3 yes Incubators 1 yes Shakers 1 yes Thermocycler 1 yes Electrophoresis blocks 10 yes Compound Microscopes 59 yes Dissecting microscopes 16 yes Scanning UV-vis Spectrophotometer: 1 yes Schimadzu UV-2501PC Scanning UV-vis Spectrophotometer: Carey 1 yes 300Bio Non-scanning UV-vis Spectrophotometer: Thermospectronic Genesys 1 yes 10UV

Atomic Absorption 1 yes Spectrometer: Varian Spectra

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AA with attachments vapor generator accessory

Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer: Scimitar 1 yes Series Varian 800 FTIR

Gas Chromatography: Varian 3800GC 1 yes

High Performance Liquid Chromatography: Varian 9012 Pump and Varian 9050 1 yes Detector

Advisory Committees

Curriculum advisory committees advise Natural and Applied Sciences faculty regarding instructional programs in occupational and technical areas. Committees meet at least annually, or as needed to review curricula and community needs. The Natural and Applied Sciences programs advisory committees includes employers, practitioners, recent graduates, and faculty in the following programs: Biology, Biological Chemistry, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Sciences, Environmental Science, Healthcare-Nursing, and Mathematics.

Assessment Data

National Standardized Test Scores

In 2012, ETS subject area exam scores of Senior Department of Natural and Applied Sciences of four program areas were compared to other colleges and universities (2011 data). The biology exam data came from 281 schools, the chemistry date from 90 schools, the math exam data came from 320 schools, and the computer science data from 107 schools.

Sixteen EU students took the biology exam, one student took the Chemistry exam, six students participated in the Computer Science exam and seven students took the Math exam. For all of the areas, more data will be required to obtain meaningful assessment information. We will continue to add tested students in subsequent years.

Fall 2012 SciTech ETS Scores for Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Math

Biology National averages Difference between EU averages averages Students tested 16 ------Overall mean score 157 152.6 +4.4 Subscore 1 = 58 52.5 +5.5 Cell biology Subscore 2 = Molecular 53 52.4 +0.6 biology and genetics Subscore 3 = Organismal 55 53.1 +1.9 biology Subscore 4 = Population 57 52.1 +4.9 biology and ecology

Chemistry Difference between EU averages National averages averages Students tested 1 ------

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Overall mean score 182 149.1 +32.9 Subscore 1 = Physical 70 49.1 +20.9 chemistry Subscore 2 = Organic 78 48.9 +29.1 chemistry Subscore 3 = Inorganic 84 49.3 +34.7 chemistry Subscore 4 = Analytical 83 49.6 +33.4 chemistry

Math Difference between EU averages National averages averages Students tested 7 ------Overall mean score 150 153.8 -3.8 Indicator 1 = Calculus 28 34.5 -6.5 Indicator 2 = Algebra 41 37.7 + 3.3 Indicator 3 = Routine 32 36.3 -4.3 Indicator 4 = Non-routine 26 26.5 -0.5 Indicator 5 = Applied 31 34.5 -3.5

Computer Science Difference between EU averages National averages averages Students tested 6 ------Overall mean score 144 149.4 -5.4 Indicator 1 = 42 49.7 -7.7 Programming Indicator 2 = Discrete 36 40.2 -4.2 structures Indicator 3 = Systems 34 39.7 -5.7

All biology scores were above the national averages. The chemistry scores were considerably above the national averages; however, with only one outstanding student taking the test, the data are likely skewed. In math, one indicator score was above the national average; all other scores were below the national averages. All computer science scores were below the national averages. The ETS scores show good performance in biology. The math and computer science scores show room for improvement. Our department’s goal is to be above the national average in every score. Thus, we need to identify causes of lower averages and take steps to improve results. Analysis of test content in both the math and computer science areas reveal that some questions covered material that students had not yet covered in specific courses. Math and computer science faculty are already in the process of redesigning the order of courses in the curriculum to be sure that students are well prepared for each area before the test is administered again. These data will only provide meaningful results if the department is able to administer these tests regularly and increase the size of the dataset. This schedule will require additional funding.

Professional Graduate Admissions (Medicine, Nursing)

Evangel applicants to medical school have been very successful. Since the early 1990’s 92%+ of EU medical school applicants were admitted if their GPA was 3.5 or higher and they scored average or better on the MCAT. This success rate can be attributed to our curriculum, student involvement, research experience, and shadowing. The premed courses have been meticulously tailored to provide the knowledge students need for the MCAT and medical school. Evangel University’s Premedical Society is a very active student-led group that provides information and support to premed students. They visit medical schools, sponsor the bi-annual campus- wide blood drive, and meet for social activities. Many medical schools want applicants to have research experience. EU’s premed curriculum integrates research at several levels, culminating in a mentored research project either on or off-campus. Many of our premed students have taken advantage of these research opportunities. We assist our 18

students in arranging for physician shadowing and medical internships to gain valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of a career in healthcare. Medical schools encourage their applicants to have these experiences. Our students have also been very successful at gaining admission to Cox College’s (collaboration between Cox College and Evangel University) nursing program (mid-90%). EU students this program have a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX exam, required for the RN licensure.

Peer Institutions/Benchmarking

Peer/Competitor Institutions

The Natural and Applied Sciences Department considers Missouri State, University of Arkansas, , , Southeastern University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University peer/competitor institutions.

Required Credits and Tuition for Programs at Evangel University and Peer/Competitor Institutions

Institution Competing Degree Programs Number of Credits Required Tuition (8 Semesters) Evangel Biology 124 Chemistry 131 Environmental Science 124 Computer Science/CIS 124 $81,064 Nursing 124 Math 124 Applied Math 124 Vanguard Biology 124 Chemistry 124 $114,000 Mathematics 124 Southeastern Biology 132 Math 130 $87,360 Nursing 129 Oral Roberts Biology 128 University Chemistry 128 Environmental Science 128 $95, 584 Computer Science 128 Math 127 Nursing 131

The Department of Natural and Applies Sciences offers no fully online degree programs.

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Content Area Curriculum Comparisons: IPEDS Data on Evangel University and Peer/Competitor Institutions

Degrees Conferred (IPEDS) 2014 2013 2012 Evangel Vanguard Southeastern ORU Evangel Vanguard Southeastern ORU Evangel Vanguard Southeastern ORU Biology 19 8 5 19 20 12 5 14 15 12 4 12 Chemistry 1 1 4 1 1 Environmental Science 1 Computer 5 5 8 5 7 6 Science/CIS Nursing 9 55 9 45 48 6 26 37 Math 2 7 3 4 2 2 1 8 1 4 Applied Math 5 4 1

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analyses have been initiated for department programs in Biological Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Sciences, Environmental Science, Healthcare-Nursing, and Mathematics.

Strengths are advantages over our competitors. Weaknesses help identify areas in which our competitors are at a competitive advantage over us. Opportunities give insight into untapped markets or programs. Threats help to acknowledge the external environment that could affect the our programs, including technological and regulatory factors.

Biological Chemistry

Reviewers: Dr. Autumn Lane – Pediatrician Dr. Jessica Tonder – Clinical Pharmacist Findings are compiled from questionnaires and teleconferences

Finding Recommendation Resources Needed Strengths: Maintain this advantage – small Good student to professor ratio. “Because of the small class sizes, I class size with professors who are think a strength is that you get to willing to work with students one- have more one on one time with a on-one. professor and are able to speak directly with them regarding difficult concepts and areas to improve.” - Dr. Lane This strength was also mentioned by Dr. Tonder Strength: Required courses were It was generally agreed that the None generally considered to be solid for requirements are good, just some either pre-med or pre-pharmacy. recommendations on advising on Dr. Tonder though the Biostatistics classes some students may want to course is great. Some additional take as electives. courses were recommended – Medical Terminology, Technical writing, public speaking (for practice with general communication which is needed in both fields). Weakness: Many schools Considerer adding a required We are a bit constrained currently incorporate required research into research credit for graduation, or with the number of research their curriculum. Evangel currently increasing our encouragement for it projects that we are offering that does not. if a student is pre-med or pre- students can participate in. pharmacy. Weakness: Lack of specialty Generally agreed that the classes This is limited in part by the electives. we offer as requirements provide a number of faculty that we have and firm background, fewer options in our enrollment. electives than other schools. Opportunities: Any sort of Most of these opportunities are Our connections to the community publishing, poster presentation, available to our students currently. and current resources are good to Shadowing physicians and Encourage students to participate meet these. pharmacists in different settings, ie through advising. industry, retail, ambulatory, hospital

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Medical mission trips, service/volunteer hours. Work experience in pharmacy or hospital setting (or other medical setting like a scribe) Tutoring others

Weakness: Specifically for the This is probably mainly an advising Possible that the pre-requisite pre-pharmacy program, need to issue, a student has to decide to classes could become problematic encourage students to recognize select this path their freshman year to this sort of student who needs to they have the option to just meet and know which programs they are take several courses in a short the required courses and then applying for. We could come up amount of time. directly enter pharmacy school. with a three year degree plan for Alternatively, a lot of pharmacists pharmacy students. do a three year stint in undergrad instead of four. Dr. Tonder felt like she was a bit on her own in this process when she was at Evangel and completed the pre-requisites in two years.

Opportunities: Both Dr. Tonder and Encourage students to pursue what Maintaining good community ties Dr. Lane felt their respective fields interests them the most and to do to give our students connections for are great options for a good career. some job shadowing before looking possible shadowing opportunities. into that particular career path. Threats: Debt was the main thing Encouraging students to look for Scholarship availability from alumi. that was a concern in both the scholarships, look at completing pharmacy and pre-med tracts. undergrad earlier (particularly pre- pharmacy), and to be encouraged that either career is part of a life calling in following with our Christian beliefs.

Action Responsible Person Timeline Design a two/three year plan to use Dr. Natasha DeVore This should be available to as an example when advising new incoming pre-pharmacy students pre-pharmacy students. next year. Plan available by Spring 2017. Assess the availability of electives Dr. Natasha Devore By December 2016 we should have in Biology and Chemistry at other a list with a comparison of electives university’s around Evangel’s size. offered by Biological Chemistry Do we need to offer additional and Biochemistry major’s at other electives? We need to conduct a universities. complete comparison with at least three other school’s our size. Possible way to incorporate these courses: summer school? Provide research opportunities for Dr. Matthew DeVore Report on this by Spring 2017 for our students and make sure they considerations with adding as a understand how these experiences curriculum requirement. are valuable. What would it take to incorporate this into curriculum? Throughout 2016 this has been What is the structure that is used at making undergraduate research at other Universities? Making current Evangel a higher priority, we now opportunities known. have posters highlighting Evangel

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in the hallway and a flier to give to prospective students. Active encouragement to participate in medical missions trips and job shadowing. Maybe in the form of a flier or webpage highlighting these opportunities.

Biology

Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Greater access to greater cadaver Purchase second cadaver. Funding. An estimated $1,700 each experience. year. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Fund raising with alumni. Dr. Mike Tenneson Fall 2017 Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Public speaking of complex Creatively incorporate speaking Organize program instructors. information to critical audiences. opportunities into coursework. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Organize course instructors for an Dr. Mike Tenneson Spring 2017 investigation. Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Standardized test preparation is an Incorporate standardized test Standardized testing material area for growth. preparation into appropriate course examples, standardized testing testing strategies. evaluation structures. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Incorporate standardized testing Dr. Mike Tenneson Spring 2017 materials and strategies into course assessments. Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Utilize alumni networks for student Engage alumni to generate student Dynamic database of alumni contact experiences and alumni experiences and alumni-student information and mechanisms for involvement. interactions. alumni engagement. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Begin collecting alumni information Dr. Mike Tenneson Spring 2017 from university records and making initial contact. Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Engage students in an evaluation of Begin dialogue with students about Active collection of income to debt debt to potential income in cost of education, debt load, and life load information from professionals respective fields. goals. and potential professional training schools. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Collect information. Dr. Mike Tenneson Fall 2017

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Committee Comment Highlights

Strengths: - The cadaver lab is important for experience and marketing. -Delport, Mumert and White - Human Anatomy and Physiology experience invaluable for a career in medicine – Mumert and White - Acquisition of Microsoft HoloLens for use as a virtual introduction to human anatomy and physiology. - Mumert - Mock medical school interviews. - Delport and White - Incorporated programs for involvement in shadowing of healthcare professionals. White - General computer use competency. - White

Weaknesses: - Access to greater cadaver experience. - Delport and Mumert - Public speaking of complex information to critical audiences. - Mumert and White

Opportunities: - Standardized test preparation is always an area for growth. - Delport, Mumert, and White - Utilize alumni networks for student experiences and alumni involvement. - Delport and White

Threats: - “What you put in is what you get out.” - Delport, Mumert and White - Debt to potential income. - Delport - Development of appropriate cadaver culture. - Delport and White

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References:

Acker, Kristen, MBA. Vice President / General Manager, Chestnut Labs, Springfield, MO.

Delport, Brendon, MD. Ophthalmologist, Community Hospital, Springfield, MO.

Mumert, Michael, MD. Neurologist, Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute, Springfield, MO.

White, Adam. PA, Mercy Orthopedics, Springfield, MO.

Opening Questions asked of References:

- Knowledge of the philosophy, traditions and practices in the respective professions? - Skills needed to perform the job duties and tasks. - Workplace skills that help graduates effectively communicate and work collaboratively with other employees? - Problem solving skills that will help them overcome challenges in the workplace and will assist their employers to be leaders in their industry? - What program strengths do you see? - What areas of preparation may be missing from our program? - What equipment, facilities etc. are effective to prepare graduates to work in the industry? - What equipment, facilities, software etc. are being used in the industry which we do not have? - How important are those? - What are some of the emerging trends, issues, technology for which we should prepare our students? - What recommendations can you make for program improvements? - What marketing perspective do you suggest to attract quality students?

Chemistry

Reviewers: Dr. Amanda Glass – Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS Dr. Dave Arnett – Professor of Chemistry, Northwest College , Orange City, Iowa. Findings are compiled from questionnaires and teleconferences

Finding Recommendation Resources Needed Strengths: Strong Course Work More Interdisciplinary course work More Chemistry Faculty (see and research would be a great below) “T “[classes] are nearly what addition. the ACS recommends as well, which is phenomenal More chemistry faculty are given your small faculty necessary to continue this level of size. I see no superfluous coursework. (see below) classes (I can’t speak to the general ed/religious curriculum) – would love a research methods course, but likely not possible for the already thinly spread faculty.” –Dr. Amanda Glass

Dr. Arnett stated that the course work required for our Chemistry major is high, and it is a strength of

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the program.

Strength: The major is preparing None None students for a career in Chemistry but could certainly be improved.

Both Dr. Glass and Dr. Arnett agree that the major is preparing students for a future in chemistry.

Strength: Quality Faculty and Small Class Size

“I absolutely think your students will be well prepared. Your curriculum is comprehensive, and knowing your faculty personally (and professionally), I can speak to their brilliance, kindness, and excellence in communicating science. All major fields of chemistry are covered well, with sufficient laboratory and lecture balance,” – Dr. Glass

“Evangel offers quality faculty and small classes. This leads to personal attention and a “mentoring” approach to teaching that will serve students well.” – Dr. Arnett Weakness: Not enough chemistry Either reduce the major Nothing is needed to reduce the faculty requirements or hire more major coursework, however, this chemistry faculty. will hurt the strength of our “The only glaring weakness I see is program. the two faculty; this puts a lot of “Even increasing faculty by one burden on them.” –Dr. Amanda might allow for more research Funding is needed to hire a new Glass opportunities for the faculty and faculty member. students. This will enhance “It’s my opinion that the major professional development for requirements are too high. Or at faculty and the chemistry least too high for the size of the experience for students. This will chemistry faculty. The list of also likely make students more courses is admirable but I’m prepared for post-graduate life, skeptical that the professors have including getting jobs and time to teach all those courses well, preparedness for graduate school.” remain active scholars, and live – Dr. Glass balanced lives.” – Dr. Arnett “Reducing the load of the faculty by adding a member of the department is really the only

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suggestion I can offer for how to help the Drs. DeVore better serve your students.” – Dr. Glass

Weakness: Not enough Dr. Arnett recommends purchasing Funds will be needed to purchase instrumentation the following instrumentation to this instrumentation bring Evangel closer to the ACS “The instrumentation offered to recommended instrumentation: students needs to be increased. NMR You might want to look at the ACS GC-MS accredited program requirements Confocal Microscopy System for some suggestions and strategies regarding instrumentation.” – Dr. Dave Arnett Opportunities: Interdisciplinary Dr. Dave Arnett would like to see coursework would help the more multidisciplinary course work program. within the major, particularly in the analytical chemistry sequence.

Opportunities: New Learning Add a new outcome to the major None outcome integrating faith and science.

“This isn’t a course, but I would consider adding some language to your learning objectives that have to do with the relationship between science and religion. What can be done to help students connect different aspects of their education?”

Weakness: Diversity among New Hires should not be Evangel N/A faculty Alumni when possible

Dr. Glass in concerned with the number of Faculty that are Evangel University Alumni. She feels a more diverse faculty will enhance student exposure and increase their learning.

Strength: Special problems and Hire more chemistry faculty to Funds research CHEM 493 increase the amount of undergraduate research performed “That 493 course seems to be able in chemistry at the University. to be tailored toward student interest. I would imagine this could be geared toward helping students interested in industry get an internship or students wanting to go to medical or professional school shadow a doctor or work in a

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pharmacy. It also seems that it could be designed to let students work on a research project that is interesting to them. We keep chemistry majors by exciting and engaging them. This is most easily done in the classroom! Again, this option is great! (Also, I want to repeat that I worry that with the two faculty, the flexibility of this course is limited simply by faculty availability … BUT it also could mean it helps students learn independence, which is also incredibly important. As long as safety standards can still be upheld.)” – Dr. Amanda Glass

Action Responsible Person Timeline Add Outcome to Chemistry Major Dr. Matthew DeVore Complete by Spring 2017 semester for Faith and Science Integration with major course work. Get quotes for GC-MS and NMR Dr. Matthew DeVore and Dr. Complete by the end of Spring systems to determine the funding Natasha DeVore 2017 necessary to increase the instrumentation available to students Hire new faculty member for Administration Fall 2017 chemistry

Computer Information Systems and Computer Science

A Computer Science (CPSC) Curriculum Advisory Committee of former graduates has been formed to provide program feedback for the purposes of this report and future program analyses. Three graduates comprise the committee and represent a new graduate beginning his first job in the industry, a graduate who did post-graduate studies for an advanced degree and then entered his first job in the industry, and a former graduate who has worked for multiple companies and in multiple environments in the industry. These graduates are the following individuals: - Devon Andreasen A 2016 CPSC graduate who graduated summa cum laude with a 3.939 gpa. He has recently accepted a position as Logistics Administrative Specialist for Aegis Strategies in Swansea, IL.

- Victor Bushong A 2014 graduate with a double major of CPSC and Computer Information Systems (CIS) who graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 gpa. He received the Outstanding Graduate award for both CPSC and CIS and received his MS in Computer Science from the University of Florida in December 2015. He is currently employed as a Software Engineer for Garmin in Olathe, KS.

- Tasheena Morris A 2009 CPSC graduate who graduated with a 3.424 gpa. She has worked for multiple employers, gaining experience in multiple computing environments. She is currently employed as a Software Analyst for

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AmeriSource Bergen in Springfield, MO. She received a MS in Organizational Leadership from Evangel University in 2011.

Based on feedback from these individuals and also internal meetings with Evangel personnel, the following strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats can be reported at this time:

Strengths Each Advisory Committee member said that Evangel’s CPSC program adequately prepared them for immediate employment in the industry (and also post-graduate studies). The diversity of subjects covered as well as the help and practical explanations given by the Instructors were mentioned as strengths. The basic core courses were mentioned as being the same as required by larger Universities and specific core courses specifically mentioned as being especially helpful and relevant were Intro to Computer Science, Data Structures, Assembly language Programming, Computer Hardware Organization, Database Management Systems, and Discrete Math. Over the years, the Database Management class has been cited many times by our graduates as being most helpful. In addition, the structure of the senior project was cited by one individual as being a strength. Although, due to Evangel’s smaller size, not as many elective courses are offered as can be taught at a larger University, specific electives mentioned as being enjoyable and/or helpful were Artificial Intelligence and the recently added Java Programming course. One individual mentioned that the program equipped him with a desire to learn (lifelong learning is one of the principles covered in the Software Engineering Code of Ethics). The importance of communication skills was mentioned by each Advisory Committee member. Each CPSC student is required to take Business Communication (as part of the CPSC core) and Effective Communication (as part of the general education requirements). These courses, along with written and oral assignments contribute to the development of communications skills required for industry.

Weaknesses Although somewhat limited due to Evangel’s smaller size, the lack of more elective courses was cited as a weakness. This can be coupled with the desire to have various ‘tracks’ within the CPSC program in which the students can focus on and gain more knowledge in. Possible areas mentioned by the Committee members include cybersecurity, networking, and mobile apps. Internal discussions have been had regarding eventually offering various tracks of study when enrollment increases enough to make that viable. To begin to move toward this, electives in cybersecurity and mobile apps are currently being planned. Incorporating more hands-on training in some of the courses was suggested by the committee members. One specific item mentioned was hands-on (and more) SQL (Structured Query language) training in the Database Management course. This course is being completely redone (and being taught in the FA16 semester) to incorporate the hands-on training requested. It was suggested that coding assignments be done in some of the upper division courses (e.g., Operating Systems) to more effectively teach the concepts covered. The assignments will be examined and modified, as necessary, to incorporate this suggestion. One individual mentioned updating the Visual Basic programming class to a more relevant language (e.g., C#, Android development with Java). Visual Basic meets the visual language requirement for CIS majors and is a ‘second higher order language’ elective for CSPC majors. No discussions have taken place to date with regard to updating this course. A weakness mentioned by the most recent graduate was that CPSC and CIS majors did not seem to be that involved in the department (Department of Natural and Applied Sciences). He felt that getting the majors more involved in the department could lead to more interest in the major(s). This seems to be something that could easily be remedied but discussions have yet to take place on this.

Opportunities Opportunities external to Evangel exist that could be exploited to enhance the CPSC and CIS programs. One of the committee members mentioned exploiting the variety of jobs comprising the computer science field. This would involve visits to local companies as well as seminars/talks by personnel in those fields. A specific company mentioned was the McLane Automation Distribution Center in Republic, MO. This would allow majors to see the variety of jobs available and would increase interest in the field. CIS majors currently have taken field trips in the Intro to Information Systems class but CPSC majors have not had such trips or seminars to date. Contact has been made with the Springfield Better Business Bureau and Evangel’s Career Services Dept. to connect

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students with local companies for internships. These relationships are being cultivated to enhance the student’s experience here. Current technologies and methodologies exist that could be tied into the program. Specific items mentioned by committee members were Android or iPhone development, game development with Unreal or Unity, virtual reality technologies (Oculus/Vive). Teaching the Agile development methodology was suggested since many software development teams are using Agile/Scrum now and look for people with experience/familiarity with it. One individual mentioned the use of GitHub. GitHub is a collaborative site for developers and could be very beneficial for team projects, etc.

Threats The primary external threat to the program would seem to be the cost of private universities versus public state universities. Public institutions, like Evangel are much more expensive than the state universities. When we fail to retain a computer science major, most often the reason is lack of finances. It may be that the cost may also be a deterrent to students attending Evangel at all.

Based on the SWOT analysis, tables specifying recommendations and action items determined to date are attached.

Finding Recommendation Resources Needed Need more CPSC electives Add interesting electives (which Possible need for adjunct eventually may lead to ‘tracks’ instructors who are content experts within CPSC) Need to incorporate ‘hands- on’ Add coding assignments to No additional resources needed training/exercises in some of the implement concepts in the OS courses course and do SQL training in the DBMS course Although meeting the 2nd HOL and Migrate from VB to a more relevant To be determined (depending on visual language requirement, VB visual language the language). Evangel has Visual was felt to be outdated and seldom Studio, which does support other used languages that may suffice (e.g., Visual C#, etc.) CPSC/CIS majors did not seem to Introduce activities/events that Create and establish a student be involved in the DNAS Dept. would foster involvement by the chapter of the ACM (Association of CPSC/CIS majors. Computing Machinery) Involvement of local professionals Create and establish a student and touring of local businesses chapter of the ACM (Association of Computing Machinery)

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Action Responsible Person Timeline Completely redo the DBMS course Mitcham CPSC 441 is currently being redone (CPSC 441) to incorporate hands- and taught in the FA16 semester on SQL training and the latest design methodologies. This involves a new text as well as new quizzes, tests, and assignments moving toward more practical training Add coding to the Operating Mitcham Planned for the next time that Systems (CPSC 415) assignments CPSC 415 is taught, which would so the students can actually be the FA18 semester. implement the concepts talked about Add a cybersecurity course elective Mitcham Planned for the FA17 semester Add a mobile apps course Harris Planned for the SP17 semester ACM Student Chapter Harris Planned for the SP17 semester

Environmental Science

Finding Recommendation Resources Needed Need for a project experience. Place as a degree requirement. N/A Need for international experience in Focus on ES trip not just medical Organize trip . the field. Find avenues for future Incorporate opportunities for Organize staff and businesses to employment students to see what is possible with give opportunities their degree Utilize NGO partnerships to give Engage NGO’s for the generation Dynamic database of NGO’s students hands on experiences. of student experiences and alumni- contact information and student interactions. mechanisms for student engagement

Action Responsible Person Timeline Degree Change. Dr. Jason Streubel Fall 2017 Organize trip Dr. Jason Streubel Spring 2017 Help students focus on future goals Dr. Josh Kendall Spring 2017 Begin collecting NGO information Dr. Jason Streubel Spring 2017

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Committee Comment Highlights

Strengths: - Students understand the science. (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) - Students can interact well others - Students have opportunity to begin research if desired - Faculty

Weaknesses: - Lack of project based hands on experiences - International trips are medical focused - Until recently there has been no applied courses

Opportunities: - Greater ability to do hands on projects - Utilize alumni networks for student experiences and alumni involvement. - Convoy and other NGO interactions for real world problems

Threats: - If no project example they would hire someone else - Medical and hard sciences overshadow the generality of Environmental Science

Healthcare-Nursing

Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Improve pharmacology foundational Improve introduction to Acquire “pharmacology alphabet” understanding. pharmacology in coursework. and curriculum from Cox program. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Assess incorporation of introductory Dr. Mike Tenneson Spring 2017 pharmacology into current coursework. Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Facilitation of the Evangel-Cox Coordinate Evangel class Commitment from Evangel program in the areas of time, campus commitments with Cox holiday instructors from other departments, life and program communication. schedule, cultivate Evangel coordination of living and activities community among other students, by Student Life office, and a develop a cohesive dialogue between structure of scheduled programs. communication between Evangel and Cox. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Communicate with professors of Dr. Mike Tenneson Spring 2017 other departments, engage Student Life office, and build a regular communication between Evangel and Cox. Finding: Recommendation: Resources needed: Improve nursing applicable clinical Consider current coursework for Organization of course instructors focused instruction in the areas of areas of content adjustment to for an investigation of appropriate nutrition, conflict resolution, include these topics. If not applicable content and content delivery in interpersonal communication skills to current coursework, consider other current courses.

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for patient-caregiver interactions, solutions for incorporation of these gender issues and job duty priority skills. ordering. Action: Responsible Person: Timeline: Organize course instructors for an Dr. Mike Tenneson Spring 2017 investigation

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Committee Comment Highlights

Strengths: - Academic Advisors as close and meaningful counselors. - Jahanshir and Jennings - Program development of critical thinking necessary for job completion – Jahanshir, Jennings, Polivka and Smith - Cadaver lab as important for instruction in human anatomy and physiology. - Jahanshir and Jennings - Rigorous schedule through this program led to time management skills. - Smith

Weaknesses: - Pharmacology understanding needed improvement. Jahanshir and Jennings - Breaks in joint programs between Evangel and Cox do not line up. - Smith - Nutrition instruction needs more clinical setting application focus. - Smith - Gender issues related to nursing duties. - Smith - Interpersonal Skills needed for patient-caregiver interaction. - Polivka - Learn valuation of priorities. - Polivka - Learn conflict resolution for managing patient-family-caregiver interactions and de-escalation of rising interpersonal tension. - Polivka - Training in health-care economics and nursings role in cost management through timely performance of job duties. - Polivka

Opportunities: - Reaching potential student populations through conferences of the Missouri Nursing Students Association, National Nursing Student Association and Certified Nursing Assistant training programs. - Jahanshir and Jennings

Threats: - Campus Life and the feeling of isolation in this program. - Jahanshir, Jennings and Smith - Better communication between Cox and Evangel for joint students wellbeing. - Smith

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References:

Jahanshir, Elise. Nurse, Emergency Department, Cox Hospital. Springfield, MO.

Jennings, Heath. Nurse, Emergency Department, Cox Hospital. Springfield, MO.

Polivka, Beth. Administrative Director of Nursing, Cox Hospital. Springfield, MO

Smith, Kristen. Nurse, Neurotrauma and Cardiac, North Carolina. Springfield, MO.

Opening Questions asked of References:

- Knowledge of the philosophy, traditions and practices in the respective professions? - Skills needed to perform the job duties and tasks. - Workplace skills that help graduates effectively communicate and work collaboratively with other employees? - Problem solving skills that will help them overcome challenges in the workplace and will assist their employers to be leaders in their industry? - What program strengths do you see? - What areas of preparation may be missing from our program? - What equipment, facilities etc. are effective to prepare graduates to work in the industry? - What equipment, facilities, software etc. are being used in the industry which we do not have? - How important are those? - What are some of the emerging trends, issues, technology for which we should prepare our students? - What recommendations can you make for program improvements? - What marketing perspective do you suggest to attract quality students?

Mathematics

This SWOT analysis includes analysis of the Math courses for the Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Applied Mathematics majors at Evangel. Education courses are covered in the SWOT analysis from the Education Department. For various applied math majors (applied math-chemistry, applied math-physics, and applied math- environmental science), content from the other subject area will be covered in the SWOT analysis from that specific area.

This report was generated with the help of the Evangel University Curriculum Review Committee for Mathematics. Members of this committee are: Dr. Joseph Bohanon (Mathematician – NSA), Mrs. Jill Fink (High School Math Teacher), Mrs. Kate Rodrigues (Data Scientist), and Mr. Nic Thompson (Senior Biostatistician). All are former graduates of Evangel University.

Strengths of the Program:

1. Faculty. Faculty at Evangel not only have invested a large amount of time into their students, but have built relationships that last beyond their years at Evangel. Past students, including those serving on the committee, have expressed gratitude for the time and energy that was invested in their success. 2. Quality of courses. Committee members mentioned that the quality of upper division courses (specifically linear algebra and advanced calculus, as well as foundations of geometry and abstract algebra) were a great help in both their professions and graduate work. Development of critical thinking skills in these courses has been beneficial as students have progressed to advanced degrees.

Weaknesses of the Program:

1. Technology. Three of the four committee members mentioned that a lack of programming methods and use of current technology in their field is a weakness of our current program. Programs that could be helpful

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include Matlab, Mathematica, and R. Dependence on the Voyage calculator also can cause students to be slightly underprepared when entering graduate work. 2. Limited Elective Courses. Students could benefit from some more advanced electives that would pertain to their particular area of mathematics, or that could be used for qualifiers. Courses such as Complex Analysis, Point-Set Topology, Combinatorics, and Advanced Statistical Techniques could all be useful.

Opportunities for the Program:

1. Exposure. Evangel has a unique opportunity in spring 2017 to host the national Kappa Mu Epsilon conference. This conference will bring two and a half days of undergraduate research and workshops to campus. This will allow not only all of our current students to be exposed to a variety of undergraduate research, but is a great marketing moment for prospective students.

Threats for the Program:

1. Funding. Current, limited funding will prevent the mathematics program from addressing the weaknesses mentioned above. While R is a free object-oriented program, it is useful mostly in statistics and numerical analysis. Matlab and Mathematica are quite expensive, and would require a significant amount of the Department of Natural and Applied Science’s budget each year (more than the entire current mathematics budget, on a yearly basis). 2. Limited Faculty. The two mathematics faculty members are currently teaching an extensive amount of hours above a normal faculty load. These faculty are also currently teaching courses outside of the content area, which draws resources away from the mathematics program. Current load and teaching responsibilities negatively affect the program in the following ways: a. Limited Electives. Current loads prevent the ability to explore new courses as well as rotations that would allow for these courses to occur. Students that had requested special topics courses have been turned down due to current load levels. b. Research. Opportunities for undergraduate research are also being limited by lack of availability of faculty. c. Inability to integrate current examples and problems into courses. Lack of time prevents faculty from keeping up with current research that could lead to examples that could be addressed in courses.

Finding Recommendation Resources Needed Students lack programming skills Include more current mathematical None and exposure to mathematical programs in courses. software. More elective courses for students Explore elective courses in Faculty, load levels to be reduced could prove useful for graduate topology, complex analysis, to manageable levels. work as well as career goals. advanced statistical techniques, combinatorics, or complex analysis. Current faculty are overloaded, Explore efforts to reduce faculty negatively affecting the program. load

Action Responsible Person Timeline Begin using R in one or more Tosh/Twigger Fall 2017 elementary statistics courses. Encourage math majors to enroll in these sections. Explore elective courses in Tosh/Twigger When load levels are reduced; topology, complex analysis, When enrollment for such courses advanced statistical techniques, meets required levels for full

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combinatorics, or complex compensation. analysis. Begin talks to employ either a full Tenneson As soon as possible time mathematics professor, or a full time physics professor.

APPENDIX A: Curricula Vitae Full Time Faculty

Matthew S. Devore

Evangel University Office Location: Zimmerman Hall 312E Department of Natural and Applied Sciences Office Phone: (417) 865-2815 ext. 8321 Email: [email protected] Education University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Ph.D. Chemistry December 2012 Research Advisor: Professor Carey Johnson Research Specialization: Physical Chemistry (single-molecule spectroscopy) Evangel University, Springfield, MO B.A. Chemistry December 2006 Minor: Mathematics and Biblical Studies Graduated Magna Cum Laude Work EXPERIENCE Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics August 2015 - Present Evangel University Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Springfield, MO Staff Scientist 2 Oct. 2014-August 2015 Los Alamos National Laboratory Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Los Alamos, NM Group Leader: Kirk Rector Research: Hyperspectral imaging data analysis, algorithm development, and infield data acquisition Postdoctoral Research Associate Mar. 2014-Oct. 2014 Los Alamos National Laboratory Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Los Alamos, NM Research Advisor: Dr. Jared Crochet (C-PCS) Group Leader: Kirk Rector Research: Hyperspectral imaging data analysis algorithm development and infield data acquisition Postdoctoral Research Associate Dec. 2012-Oct. 2014 Los Alamos National Laboratory The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos, NM Research Advisor: Dr. James H. Werner Research: Single-particle tracking and instrument development TEACHING EXPERIENCE Evangel University Summer 2016 Courses PHYS 211 General Physics I (Online lecture course) PHYS 211 General Physics I Laboratory (Online course) CHEM 111 General Chemistry I (Online lecture course) Evangel University Spring 2016 Courses CHEM 112 General Chemistry II (In person lecture, problem sessions, and laboratories) PHYS 212 General Physics II Laboratory (In person course) Evangel University Fall 2015 Courses

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PHYS 352 Dynamics (a course in classical mechanics for engineers, In person course) CHEM 111 General Chemistry I (In person lecture, Problem sessions, and Laboratories) PHYS 211 General Physics Laboratory (In person) PHYS 231 Engineering Physics Laboratory (In person)

The University of Kanas (during graduate career) Physical Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant (2 semesters) General Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant (2 semesters) Evangel University (during undergraduate career) Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant (multiple semesters) Professional Memberships American Chemical Society: Ozark Chapter, Chair-elect 2016 biophysical Society, member 2014, 2010 Technical Skills Advanced Instrumental Techniques Custom built and programmed data acquisition hardware Incorporated hardware and custom programmed software for Nipkow Spinning disk imaging and time- gating to a confocal based 3D tracking system Built and programmed an alternating laser excitation system with single molecule fluorescence detection Helped build and program a single molecule Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) system Experience with Ti:Sapphire operation and cavity alignment Time correlated single photon counting Experience with single molecule Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) burst measurements Experience with immobilized single molecule fluorescence trajectories Stopped-flow kinetics Experience collecting quasi-elastic neutron scattering data at Oak Ridge National Lab, beam line 5 Data Analysis and Software Known programming languages; C, C++, and LabVIEW Experience with MATLAB, Wolfram Mathematica, IgorPro, and OriginLab 7.0 graphical analysis software Experience programming and using Bayesian analysis Experience programming Bayesian maximum entropy analysis Experience custom programming data analysis for single molecule FRET, FCS, single-particle tracking, and hyperspectral imaging Sample Preparation Expression of protein in E. coli Protein purification with various methods including affinity chromatography, Size exclusion, Äkta FPLC systems, and peristaltic pump systems Extensive experience labeling proteins with fluorescent dyes and purifying the constructs with HPLC and size exclusion chromatography Protein characterization via SDS page and UV/vis spectroscopy Honors and AWARDS Bijan Amini and Mary Taylor Scholarship, Department of Chemistry, 2012 University of Kansas Graduate Training Program in Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology – 2009 – 2011 Trainee Supported by the National Institutes of Health Lab rotation as part of the Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology training March 1, 2011- grant March 21, 2011 Purpose: learn/apply Bayesian analysis techniques to single molecule data Advisor: Professor Steve Gull Location: Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom The Takeru and Aya Higuchi Scholarship in Physical Chemistry, Department 2011 of Chemistry, University of Kansas

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The Paul and Helen Gilles Award in Physical Chemistry, Department of 2010 Chemistry, University of Kansas The McCollum Research Scholarship, Department of Chemistry, University of 2009 Kansas Outstanding Chemistry Graduate, Department of Science and Technology, 2006-2007 Evangel University Publications DeVore, M.S.; Braimah, A.; Benson, D.; Johnson, C. K., Single-Molecule FRET States, Conformational Interchange, and Conformational Selection by Dye Labels in Calmodulin. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2016, 120 (19), 4357-4364. DeVore, M.S.; Stich, D.G.; Keller, A.M.; Cleyrat, C.; Phipps, M.E.; Hollingsworth, J.A.; Lidke, D.S.; Wilson, B.S.; Goodwin, P.M.; Werner, J.H., Note: Time-gated 3D single quantum dot tracking with simultaneous spinning disk imaging. Review of Scientific Instruments 2015, 86, 126102. DeVore, M.S.; Stich, D.G.; Keller, A.M.; Gohosh, Y.; Goodwin, P.M.; Phipps, M.E.; Stewart, M.H.; Cleyrat, C.; Wilson, B.S.; Lidke, D.S; Hollingsworth, J.A.; Werner, J.H., Three dimensional time- gated tracking of non-blinking quantum dots in live cells. Proceedings of SPIE 2015, 9338 Keller, A.M.; Ghosh, Y.; DeVore, M.S.; Phipps, M.E.; Stewart, M.H.; Wilson, B.S.; Lidke, D.S.; Hollingsworth, J.A.; Werner, J.H., 3-Dimensional Tracking of Non-blinking ‘Giant’ Quantum Dots in Live Cells. Advanced Functional Materials 2014, DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201400349. DeVore, M.S.; Gull, S. F.; Johnson, C. K., Reconstruction of calmodulin single-molecule FRET states, dye interactions, and CaMKII peptide binding by MultiNest and classic maximum entropy. Chemical Physics 2013, 422, 238-245. DeVore, M. S.; Gull, S. F.; Johnson, C. K., Classic Maximum Entropy Recovery of the Average Joint Distribution of Apparent FRET Efficiency and Fluorescence Photons for Single-Molecule Burst Measurements. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2012, 116 (13), 4006-4015. Price, E. S.; DeVore, M. S.; Johnson, C. K., Detecting Intramolecular Dynamics and Multiple Förster Resonance Energy Transfer States by Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2010, 114 (17), 5895-5902. Selected Presentations The 58th Annual Biophysical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA Matthew S. DeVore, Aaron M. Keller, Cedric Cleyrat, Mary E. 2014 Phipps, Bridget S. Wilson, James H. Werner, Simultaneous Poster presentation Confocal Based 3D Tracking and Fluorescence Imaging. Los Alamos National Laboratory Postdoc Research Day, Los Alamos, NM Matthew S. DeVore, Aaron M. Keller, Cedric Cleyrat, Marry E. 2013 Phipps, Diane S. Lidke, Bridget S. Wilson, James H. Werner, Poster presentation Simultaneous Fluorescence Imaging and Single-Molecule 3D Tracking in Live Cells. Physical Chemistry Seminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Matthew S. DeVore, Calmodulin structure and dynamics: a single 2012 molecule approach. Oral presentation The Kansas Physical Chemistry Symposium, Lawrence, KS Matthew S. DeVore and C. K. Johnson, Interdomain conformational 2011 distribuitons of calmodulin from single molecule FRET burst Poster presentation measurements.

The 17th Annual NIH Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology Training Grant Symposium Matthew S. DeVore and C. K. Johnson, Interdomain conformational 2011 distribuitons of calmodulin from single molecule FRET burst Poster presentation measurements. The Kansas Physical Chemistry Symposium, Manhattan, KS Matthew S. DeVore and C. K. Johnson, Bayesian Maximum 2010 Entropy Analysis of Single Molecule FRET Burst Measurements. Oral presentation The 16th Annual NIH Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology Training Grant Symposium

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Matthew S. DeVore and C. K. Johnson, Conformational 2010 Investigations of Calmodulin Using a Bayesian Maximum Entropy Oral presentation Analysis of Single Molecule FRET Burst Measurements. Physical Chemistry Seminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Matthew S. DeVore, Calmodulin Conformations and Single 2010 Molecule Spectroscopy. Oral presentation The 54th Annual Biophysical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA Matthew S. DeVore, E. Shane Price, and C. K. Johnson, 2010 Investigations of Calmodulin Conformations Resolved by Single Poster presentation Molecule Microscopy. The 15th Annual NIH Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology Training Grant Symposium Matthew S. DeVore, E. Shane Price, C. K. Johnson, Conformational 2009 Investigations of the Calcium Signaling Protein Calmodulin. Poster presentation The Kansas Physical Chemistry Symposium, Manhattan, KS Matthew S. DeVore, E. Shane Price, C. K. Johnson, Conformational 2009 Investigations of the Calcium Signaling Protein Calmodulin. Poster presentation Presentation at former undergrad institution, Evangel University, Springfield, MO Matthew S. DeVore, Single Molecule Laser Spectroscopy with 2008 Biochemical Applications. Oral presentation The 14th Annual NIH Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology Training Grant Symposium Matthew S. DeVore and C. K. Johnson, Towards a Three 2008 Dimensional View of Calmodulin Substates and Their Role in Oral presentation Protein function. The Kansas Physical Chemistry Symposium, Manhattan, KS Matthew S. DeVore and C. K. Johnson, Towards a Three 2008 Dimensional View of Calmodulin Substates and Their Role in Oral presentation Protein function.

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Natasha Mary DeVore Natasha M DeVore, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry Department of Natural and Applied Sciences

Evangel University 1111 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65802 Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: 505-709-843 EducatioN 2011-Present Postdoctoral Fellow, Medicinal Chemistry The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Advisor: Emily E. Scott Research Topic: Structure and function of human membrane cytochrome P450 17A1 2009-2011 Ph.D., Molecular Biosciences The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Advisor: Emily E. Scott Dissertation Title: “Structure and function of human cytochrome P450 enzymes: Xenobiotic metabolism by CYP2A and steroid biosynthesis by CYP17A1”

2006-2008 M.S., Medicinal Chemistry The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Advisor: Emily E. Scott Thesis Title: “The human cytochrome P450 2A family: Comparisons and identification of amino acids essential for substrate recognition”

2002-2006 B.A., Chemistry Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri TRAINING

2013-2015 Director’s Fellow Postdoctoral Researcher, Organization B-10 Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, New Mexico Mentors: Geoffrey Waldo and Thomas Terwilliger Research Topic: Methods for Increasing Crystallization Diversity using Self-assembling Fragments of Engineered Fluorescent Proteins 2011-2012 Postdoctoral Fellow, Medicinal Chemistry The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Mentor: Emily E. Scott Research Topic: Structure and function of human membrane cytochrome P450 17A1

PUBLICATIONS

Peer Reviewed Publications Leibly, D.J., M.A. Arbing, I. Pashkov, N. DeVore, G.S. Waldo, T.C. Terwilliger, and T.O. Yeates. (2015) A Suite of Engineered GFP Molecules for Oligomeric Scaffolding. Structure. 23(9):1754-68. Petrunak, E.M., N.M. DeVore, P.R. Porubsky and E.E. Scott (2014) Structures of Human Steroidogenic Cytochrome P450 17A1 with Substrates. J Biol Chem. 289(47), 32952-64. DeVore, N.M. and E.E. Scott (2012) Nicotine and 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone Binding and Access Channel in Human Cytochrome P450 2A5 and 2A13 Enzymes. J Biol Chem. 287(32):26576-85 DeVore, N. M. and E. E. Scott (2012) Cytochrome P450 17A1 (P450c17) structures with prostate cancer drugs abiraterone, TOK-001. Nature. 482: 119- DeVore, N. M., K. M. Meneely, A. G. Bart, E. S. Stephens, Kevin K. Battaile, and E. E. Scott (2012) Structural comparison of CYP2A6, CYP2A13, and CYP2E1 with pilocarpine. FEBS J. 279(9):1621-31 DeVore, N. M., B. D. Smith, J. L. Wang, G. H. Lushington, and E. E. Scott (2009) Key Residues

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Controlling Binding of Diverse Ligands to Human Cytochrome P450 2A Enzymes. Drug Metab. Dispos. 37: 1319-1327† DeVore, N. M., B. D. Smith, M. J. Urban, and E. E. Scott (2008) Key Residues Controlling Phenacetin Metabolism by Human Cytochrome P450 2A Enzymes. Drug Metab. Dispos. 36: 2582-2590* Schlicht, K. E., N. M. Michno, B. D. Smith, E. E. Scott, and S. E. Murphy (2007) Functional characterization of CYP2A13 polymorphisms, Xenobiotica 37:1439-1449

†2009 paper of the year in Drug Metabolism and Disposition *Journal cover for Drug Metabolism and Disposition, Issue 36

Invited Talks/Presentations DeVore, N.M. Key residues controlling binding of diverse ligands to human cytochrome P450 2A enzymes. Experimental Biology 2010. Anaheim, CA. Oral Presentation in honor of receiving the 2009 Best Paper Award. DeVore, N.M. and E.E. Scott. Structure-activity relationship study of two closely related cytochromes P450 2A13 and 2A6 using phenacetin as substrate. Pharmacy School Honors Symposium 2008. Lawrence, KS. Oral Presentation. DeVore, N.M., B.D. Smith, M.J. Urban, N. Nikaeen, L.C. Blake, E.E. Scott. Identification of active site residues essential for the metabolism of phenacetin to acetaminophen in human 2A cytochromes P450, Experimental Biology 2008. San Diego, CA. Poster Presentation. Selected for Oral Presentation.

Contributed Talks/Presentations: DeVore, N.M., E.M. Petrunak, L.A. Astleford, M.R. Jackson, and E.E. Scott. The steroidogenic cytochrome P450 17A1: Residues with key roles in binding and catalysis. 18th North American Regional ISSX Meeting 2012. Dallas, TX. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M. and E.E. Scott. Structure of human cytochrome P450 17A1, an important enzyme in androgen biosynthesis and target for prostate cancer therapy. The University of Kansas Cancer Center Symposium 2011. Kansas City, KS. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M., C.J. Liu, C.W. Huh, and E.E. Scott. Structure of human cytochrome P450 17A1, an important enzyme in androgen biosynthesis and target for prostate cancer therapy. 17th International Conference on Cytochrome P450 2011. Poster Prestentation. Scott, E.E. and N.M. DeVore. Cytochrome P450 17A1, an important enzyme in androgen biosynthesis and target for prostate cancer therapy. 17th International Conference on Cytochrome P450 2011. Oral presentation by E. E. Scott. DeVore, N.M., C.J. Liu, C.W. Huh, and E.E. Scott. Structure of human cytochrome P450 17A1, an important enzyme in androgen biosynthesis and target for prostate cancer therapy. The University of Kansas Graduate Research Symposium 2011. Lawrence, KS. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M., C.J. Liu, and E.E. Scott. Structure of human cytochrome P450 17A1, an important enzyme in androgen biosynthesis and target for prostate cancer therapy. The University of Kansas Training Grant Symposium 2010. Lawrence, KS. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M., C.J. Liu, and E.E. Scott. Structure of human cytochrome P450 17A1, an important enzyme in androgen biosynthesis and target for prostate cancer therapy. The University of Kansas Cancer Center Symposium 2010. Kansas City, KS. Poster Presentation. A.G. Bart, N.M. DeVore, K.M. Meneely, and E.E. Scott. Structural interactions of pilocarpine with human cytochrome P450 enzymes. American Crystallographic Association Meeting 2010. Chicago, IL. Poster presentation by A. G. Bart. DeVore, N.M. and E.E. Scott. Structural comparison of human cytochromes P450 2A13 and 2A6 with physiologically relvant ligands nicotine and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK). Great Lakes Drug Metabolism Discussion Group 2010. St. Louis, MO. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M., A.A. Walsh, and E.E. Scott. Human cytochrome P450 2A7: Stability and activity relative to other human CYP2A enzymes. FASEB J. 23: 749.1 Experimental Biology 2009. New Orleans, LA. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M., B.D. Smith, and E.E. Scott. Key active site residues controlling phenacetin metabolism by human cytochrome P450 2A enzymes. The University of Kansas Graduate Research Symposium 2009. Lawrence, KS. Poster Presentation. DeVore, N.M., B.D. Smith, M.J. Urban, N. Nikaeen, L.C. Blake, and E. E. Scott. Identification of

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active site residues essential for the metabolism of phenacetin to acetaminophen in human 2A cytochromes P450. Minnesota Illinois Kansas Iowa Medicinal Chemistry Meeting-in-Miniture 2008. University of Iowa, IA. Poster Presentation. Michno, N.M., B.D. Smith, C.A. Wood, M.A. Blevins, and E. E. Scott. Identification of key active site amino acids distinguishing ligand binding in human lung cytochrome P450 2A13 and liver cytochrome P450 2A6, Minnesota Illinois Kansas Iowa Medicinal Chemistry Meeting-in-Miniture 2007. University of Kansas, KS. Poster Presentation. Michno, N.M., B.D. Smith, C.A. Wood, M.A. Blevins, and E.E. Scott. Identification of key active site amino acids distinguishing ligand binding in human lung cytochrome P450 2A13 and liver cytochrome P450 2A6, Experimental Biology 2007. Washington D.C. Poster Presentation. Teaching experience May 2016-July 2016 Adjunct Professor at Evangel University Department of Applied and Natural Sciences, Springfield, Missouri Courses: Physical Science 115 Adult Studies Physical Science 115 January 2016-May 2016 Adjunct Professor at Department of Chemistry, Springfield, Missouri Courses: Biochemistry Lab 336 Medicinal Chemistry Lab 414

August 2009 – December 2009 Biochemistry Teaching Assistant Molecular Biosciences Department, Lawerence, Kansas Lecture teaching assistant for Biochemistry I and taught four discussion sessions each week (15-18 students per session). Graded daily quizzes and parts of tests, led review sessions before exams, and tutored students as needed. August 2007 – December 2007 Biochemistry Teaching Assistant Medicial Chemistry Department, Lawrence, Kansas Taught one lab section of MDCM 602, Medicinal Biochemistry Lab (26 students). Prepared reagents throughout the semester for all four lab sections.

January 2004 – May 2006 Chemistry Lab Assistant Science and Technology Department, Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri Taught both general and organic chemistry labs (12-20 students). Prepared solutions and equipment before labs, gave introductory lectures on lab procedures, graded tests and assignements for general chemistry and biochemisty lecture courses, and tutored students. Honors and Awards

2012 1st Place Postdoctoral Best Poster Presentation Award, 18th North American Regional ISSX Meeting, Dallas, TX 2011 3rd Place Poster Award, The University of Kansas Cancer Center Symposium, Kansas City, MO 2011 FEBS Journal Klaus Ruckpaul Poster Award, 17th International Conference on Cytochrome P450, Manchester U.K. Poster Award, The University of Kansas Graduate Research Symposium, Lawrence, KS Poster Award, Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology Training Grant Symposium, Lawrence, KS 2010 Carr Research Award for Excellence in Biochemistry, Molecular Biosciences Department, Lawrence, KS James R. Gillette Drug Metabolism Best Paper of 2009, Drug Metabolism and Disposition Graduate Student Travel Award for Experimental Biology 2009, American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, New Orleans Selected talk, Pharmacy School Honors Symposium, Lawrence, KS Selected talk, Experimental Biology 2008, San Diego, CA

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Poster award, Medicinal Chemistry in-Miniature (MIKI) Meeting, Iowa City, IA Bishop Scholarship 2002 Alexander Flemming Scholar Summer Research Opportunity, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2012-current International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics 2007-2011 American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists 2008-2009 American Association for the Advancement of Science 2005-2006 , Science and Mathematics honor society 2004-2006 Alpha Chi, Membership limited to top 10% of institution’s juniors and seniors 2003-2006 Kappa Mu Epsilon, Mathematics honor society 2002-2006 Pre-Med Society

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Erica L. Harris

Assistant Professor/Lab Manager, Biology

Personal Background

Name: Erica L. Harris Date of Birth: August 28, 1973 Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan Citizenship: USA

Educational Background

Diplomas and Degrees

M.S. Biology (1998) – Missouri State University (GPA: 4.0) B.S. Biology (1995) – Evangel University (GPA: 4.0) High School Diploma (1991) – Mason High School, Mason, Michigan (GPA: 4.0)

Awards

Outstanding Graduate in Science and Technology Department (1995) Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (1994-1995) Dean’s List (1991–1995)

Professional Background

Publications

Harris, E.L. and Scheusner, D.L. 2015. Introduction to Biology. Evangel University.

Scheusner, D.L. and Harris, E.L. 2000. I Can Do Biology. Evangel University.

Harris, E.L. 1998. Variable TNF- Cell Wall Extract of Candida albicans. Master’s thesis, Southwest Missouri State University.

Presentations

National American Society for Microbiology Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, May, 1998. Poster presentation of Master’s research

Missouri and Missouri Valley Branch American Society for Microbiology Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, March, 1998. Oral presentation of Master’s research.

Society Memberships

American Scientific Affiliation (2004–present) American Society for Microbiology (1998) Ozarks Biological Graduate Society (1996–1998)

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Work Experience

Assistant Professor/Lab Manager, Evangel University (August 2000–present)

Courses Taught: Biological Science lecture and lab (BIOL 101) Nutrition (BIOL 123) General Biology lecture and lab (BIOL 200) Zoology lab (BIOL 201) Botany lab (BIOL 202) Anatomy and Physiology lectures (BIOL 211, 212, 312) Scientific Writing and Careers (BIOL 296) Immunology lab (BIOL 440) University Seminar (GSCI 100) Geology lab (GSCI 111)

Lab Manager Responsibilities: Supervising 15+ lab assistants each semester Organizing weekly meetings with student workers Ordering lab supplies Maintaining all Science and Technology laboratories for weekly use

Committee Responsibilities: Faculty Affairs Committee (2012-present) Assessment Council (2010-2014) Teacher Education Committee on Standards and Approval (2006-2010) Problem Solving and Math Computational Assessment Committee – Chair (2000-2010)

Seminars attended: Faith and Science Conference presenter (scheduled for September 2016) Faith and Science Conference attendee (Summer 2014) Assemblies of God Faculty Seminar – Science/Math (Summer 2004) Pre-Med Advisor Day–Kansas City

Medical Missions trips with Students: Peru (2013) Haiti (2011, 2012) China (2009) South Africa (2007)

Instructor/Lab Manager, Evangel University (August 1998–August 2000)

Same as above

Instructor, Missouri State University (Summer 1998)

Course Taught: Biological Science

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Missouri State University (1996–1998)

Courses Taught: Biology I labs (2 sections per semester)

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Added Responsibilities (1997–1998): Coordinated Biology I labs Supervised teaching assistants and student worker Organized weekly meetings Ordered supplies

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• Train faculty members and staff in the areas of online pedagogy, strategy, and practice • Instructional designer for new online courses and programs • Faculty liaison with EU Information Technology in the area of instructional technology

Learning Management System Faculty Administrator: • Develop, schedule, and provide faculty and staff ANGEL LMS training • Trouble shoot and support for ANGEL faculty, staff and students • LMS search committee coordinator • LMS transition project manager

Teaching responsibilities: • ACCT 239 – Spreadsheet Applications . Regular lecture and Online section (summer and regular semester) • CIS 111 – Introduction to Computer Information Systems • CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computers . Regular lecture and Online section (summer) • CPSC 141 – Introduction to Visual Basic Programming • CPSC 311 – Systems Analysis and Design . Hybrid course format • CPSC 448 – Advanced Visual Basic Programming • MOL 545 – Information and Knowledge Management

Evangel University Adjunct Professor – Music Department, Natural and Applied Sciences 1996 to 2004 Department Participated in recitals, concerts, summer music academy and opera scenes Teaching responsibilities: • Private voice lessons • MUSC 115 – Music Appreciation • CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computers

Missouri State University Lecturer – Computer Information Systems Department 2000 to 2004 Courses taught: • CIS 101 – Computer for Learning • CIS 201 – Computer Applications for Business • CIS 429 – Information Systems for Business

Missouri State University Graduate Assistant – Music Department 1997 to 2000 Assisted Dr. Rose Mary Owens (Vocal Music Coordinator and Assistant Music Department Chair) in vocal music events, administration and general grading Teaching responsibilities: • Private voice lessons • MUS 241 – Language of Music/Music Appreciation

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CV

Joshua R. A. Kendall, PhD E-mail: [email protected] - Associate Professor, Evangel University Phone: 662-618-2005

Education: PhD - 2015 - Ohio State University Columbus, Soil Microbial Ecology OH MS - 2011 - Washington State University Soil Microbiology Pullman, WA BA - 2009 - Northwest University Kirkland, WA Environmental Science and Intercultural Studies

Publications: Kendall, Joshua R. A., Dan S. Long, Harold P. Collins, Francis J. Pierce, Amitava Chatterjee, Jeffrey L. Smith, and Stephen L. Young. Soil carbon dynamics of transition to pacific northwest cellulosic ethanol feedstock production. Soil Science Society of America Journal 79, no. 1 (2015): 272–81.

Sun, Li, Jusheng Gao, Ting Huang, Joshua R. A. Kendall, Qirong Shen, and Ruifu Zhang. Parental Material and Cultivation Determine Soil Bacterial Community Structure and Fertility. FEMS Microbiology Ecology 91, no. 1 (2015): 1–10.

In preparation: Kendall, Joshua R. A., Warren A. Dick, Richard P. Dick, Zhihui Xu, Ruifu Zhang, Shen QiRong. Soil Microbial Communities Supporting Control of Cucumber Fusarium Wilt Disease Following Fumigation with Anhydrous Ammonia. For submission to Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2015

Membership: Gamma Sigma Delta - The Honor Society of Agriculture 2013 - Present American Phytopathological Society 2012 - Present Soil Science Society of America 2009 - Present

Unique Experience: RNA-seq analysis in collaboration with of Medicine and Biosciences investigating protein-protein interactions. Soil microbial profiling - Chinese Collaborative Research - Ohio State University PhD research at Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China 2012 – 2014 Teaching Assistant – Responsible for independently teaching sections within a larger course at Ohio State University, Environmental Science and Introductory Writing courses. Student enrollment of 300 with personal TA sections of 25-30 students were common. 2011-2012 Congressional Visit – Washington D.C.. Met with Washington State U.S. Congress members as a representative of American Society of Agronomy to encourage National Science Foundation and AFRI funding for agricultural research. 2010 American Society of Agronomy International Annual Meeting. Presentation at Pittsburgh, PA. 11/2009 and in attendance only - Long Beach, CA 10/2010 Mandarin Chinese Language – Level 4 and 5 - Washington Language Academy.

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Seattle, WA. 2008 Internship - Thousand Hills Ranch. Duyun, Guizhou, China. Experimental Cattle Ranch. Environmental sustainability consulting for erosion control, development of biogas resources, cisterns, and sustainability. 4/2008-8/2008 Internship- Meixia Glass Co. Xiamen, Fujian. China. Development of work place health and safety standards. 3/2008-4/2008 Study Abroad - Xiamen University. Xiamen, Fujian, China. Cultural Studies: Language, history, economics, government, and business. 1/2008-4/2008 Field Courses – Au Sable Institute of Environmental Science. Coupeville, WA. Studies: Restoration Ecology, Plant Taxonomy, World Development and Sustainability. 2007

Funded Awards: 2015 - Professional Development Award, Evangel University. $2200 2012 - Present Chinese Government research funding through the 111 Plan- Innovative Foreign Experts Introduction for Agricultural & Environment, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. $200,000 2012 - Teaching Assistantship, Ohio State University. Tuition and stipend. 2011 - Research Assistantship, Ohio State University. Tuition and stipend. 2010 - Roscoe & Francis Cox Scholarship, Washington State University. $1000 2009 - Research Assistantship, Washington State University. Tuition and stipend. 2006 - Bob and Elanor Grant Trust, Seattle Audobon Society. $2000 2005 - US Funds ® Access to Education Scholarship. $3000 2004 - Fenton for Intercultural Studies, Northwest University, Kirkland, WA $12,000 2003 - Bothe & Lauridsen Scholarship, Kalispell, MT. $2000

Other Relevant Experience: 2012-2013 Lab Manager for Key Laboratory for Solid Waste Utilization, Nanjing, China 2012 Teaching Assistant for freshman writing course at Ohio State University 2011 Teaching Assistant for Environmental Science course at Ohio State University 2007 Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Northwest University

Relevant Skills: Communication: Oral and written presentation, English -native, Mandarin Chinese – functional, German – introductory, French – introductory Computer: awk, bash, Minitab, MS office, perl, python, R, SAS, unix, Windows

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Douglas P. Mitcham Associate Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics Evangel University Springfield, MO

ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO: 8233 E. Farm Road 150 Rogersville, MO 65742 Home Phone: (417)753-3454 Work Phone: (417)865-2811 (x8326) Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION: MS Computer Science, Boston University, 1990 BS Mathematics, Evangel University, 1980

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Associate Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics Evangel University Springfield, MO August 1993 to present

Senior Computer Scientist/Program Manager MARTIN Systems, Inc. Bedford, MA Dec 1990 to June 1993

Senior Computer Scientist Logicon, Inc. Lexington, MA Oct 1980 to Dec 1990

Programmer KEYDATA Corp. Watertown, MA May 1980 to Aug 1980

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS: 1. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

2. ACM Computer Science Education Special Interest Group (CSE SIG)

3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION/ACHIEVEMENTS: A letter of commendation was received from Col. J. Viola USAF for work performed on the Joint Surveillance System (JSS) project. Col. Viola was the Air Force project leader for that effort.

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PUBLICATIONS/REVIEWS/PRESENTATIONS: Ground Attack Control Capability (GACC) Definition and Specification Preliminary Design; Rome Air Development Center, RADC-TR-84-270, Jan 1985.

From 1990 to 1993 presented the TESS (Theater Exploitation Study System) data base to many military and defense organizations prior to becoming a member of the Evangel faculty. Created and maintained this database, used by Army Intelligence to store troop and equipment data.

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES:

Member of an award-winning gospel bluegrass group that performs primarily throughout the Midwest. Several recordings have been made, many having received radio airplay throughout the country and abroad.

Active participation in local church music ministy.

Support of local inner-city mission (Victory Mission).

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

Developed and incorporated the Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree program.

Modified the Computer Science curriculum per IEEE/ACM Curricula guidelines.

Taught more than twenty courses and served on many committees for the University, chairing some of them.

Began serving as Faculty Athletic Representative in 1997, becoming a member of the Board of Governors for the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Within this role, the following positions are (or have been) held:

Chaired the Heart of America Conference Awards Committee for two years starting with its inception in 1999.

One of three members of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Eligibility Committee.

One of three members of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Conduct & Ethics Committee

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Jason D. Streubel 742 East Smith Street Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: (360) 739-4705 (cell) E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Soil Science -Washington State University, Pullman, WA (2011) Major Advisor: Harold P Collins Dissertation: Biochar: Its characterization and utility for recovering phosphorus from anaerobic digested dairy effluent. M.S. in Agriculture -Washington State University – Pullman, WA (2006) B.A. in Environmental Science - Northwest University – Kirkland, WA (2001) B.A. in Church Ministries - Northwest University – Kirkland, WA (1996)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2012-Senior Advisor: Science and Agriculture, Convoy of Hope, Springfield, MO Advise on new Agriculture Initiatives within Convoy of Hope through assessment, education, and extension in Haiti, Kenya, Philippines, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and United States. Oversee University relationships including the piloting of the Global Center for Sustainability and Applied Science

2011-2012 Agricultural Specialist, Convoy of Hope, Springfield, MO Oversee and implement the agricultural development wing of the Children’s Feeding Initiative within Convoy of Hope through assessment, education, and extension in Haiti, Kenya, Philippines, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and United States

2012- Science and Technology Faculty Evangel University, Springfield, MO Teaching in classroom and online environment SPR Human Biology 124, Biology 101, FALL Geology, Geology Lab, Physical Science, Microbiology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Applied Sustainability, Applied Pathology, Environmental Chemistry

2012-Present Adjunct Crops and Soils Faculty Washington State University, Pullman, WA

2007-2011 Associate in Research and Instruction, Washington State University, Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Prosser, WA. Planned and conducted all aspects of experimental research on the characterization and evaluation of phosphorus recovered from anaerobic digested dairy manure by biochar absorption Worked directed with manure and nutrient management (application, rates, nutrients) Conducted research in the lab, field and greenhouse Designed field plots, planted, and cultivated corn, alfalfa, sorghum Assisted with maintenance of switchgrass and potato plots Managed hourly labor Proficient use of high end trace gas analyzers (CO2, CH4 and N2O), standard soil science protocols, computers (standard Microsoft and Adobe publishing plus statistical software) Familiar with operation and techniques of infrared gas analyzers, spectrometers, and 31P NMR Conducted collaborative research with scientists across multiple locations and disciplines Participated in state extension and USDA-ARS outreach programs

1996- 2007 Directed or co-directed not-for-profit organizations Bellingham/Arlington, WA. Articulated and quantified vision while managing 30-40 volunteers, staff Projected, managed, and maintained balanced budgets ($125K - $1.2M) Oversaw and directed facilities maintenance and operations Conducted community relations and crisis care (Support Officer within 911) 53

Planned and participated in short international assignments (Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Singapore, Thailand, Grenada, Mexico, England)

2005-2007 Elected County Official (Cemetery Commissioner – Van Zandt, WA) Managed and budgeted local tax revenue

2001- 2003 Biology and Environmental Science Teacher, Cedar Park Schools, Mountlake Terrace, WA. Carried out all duties of middle school and high school teaching including labs, lesson planning, testing and grading

1999-2001 Project Manager. The Nishimura Associates, LLC., Kirkland, WA. Managed 10-20 accounts ranging from $100,000 to $11,000,000 Assembled teams for zoning, engineering, environmental studies, traffic, infrastructure analysis, master planning; managed communications with clients Professional knowledge of wetland/environmental regulations in Washington state Prepared and submitted state and local permits and applications

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Assemblies of God, Ordained 1997 (16 years) ASA, American Society of Agronomy (6 Years) SSSA, Soil Science Society of America (6 Years) CSSS, Crop Science. Society of America (6 Years)

GRANTS, HONORS and AWARDS: The Luzerne Foundation Haiti Rice Initiative Grant (2012) $185,000 WSU Academic Showcase Selection (2011) Awarded Pacific National Laboratory EMSL User Grant PL#39491 (2010) USDA CSREES Partnership Award for Innovative Program Models (2009) (Awarded to: Climate Friendly Farming Team, Washington State University) Roscoe and Frances Cox Scholarship, Washington State University (2009) Sigma Chi Pi Honor Society Alumni Induction Northwest University (2006)

PUBLICATIONS: H.P. Collins, J. Streubel, L. Porter, A.A. Alva, and B. Chaves-Cordoba. 2013. Phosphorous Uptake by Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) from Biochar Amended with Anaerobic Digested Dairy Manure Effluent. Agronomy Journal (In Press)

J.D. Streubel, H.P. Collins, J. Tarara, and R.L Cochran. 2012. Biochar produced from anaerobically-digested fiber reduces phosphorus in dairy lagoons. Journal of Environmental Quality 41:1-9

J.D. Streubel, H.P. Collins, M. Garcia-Perez, J. Tarara, D, Granatstein and C.E. Kruger. 2011. Influence of Biochar on Soil pH, Water Holding Capacity, Nitrogen and Carbon Dynamics. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 75 doi:10.2136/sssaj2010.0325

Ippolito, J.A., Lentz, R.D., Novak, J.M., Spokas, K.A., Collins, H.P., Streubel, J. 2011. Biochar Usage: Pros and Cons. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings. 9:93-98.

H.P. Collins, J.D. Streubel, A.K. Alva, C. Frear, S. Chen, S.F. Fransen, C. Kruger and D. Granatstein. 2011. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from an Irrigated Silt Loam Soil Amended with Anaerobic Digested Dairy Manure. SSSJA 75:6 Laird D.A., Rogovska N.P., Garcia-Perez M, Collins H.P., Streubel J.D., Smith M : Chapter 16 : Pyrolysis and Biochar – Opportunities for Distributed Production and Soil Quality Enhancement. In : Sustainable Alternative Fuel Feedstock Opportunities, Challenges and Roadmaps for Six U.S. Regions. Proceedings of the Sustainable 54

Feedstocks for Advanced Biofuels Workshop. Edited by Ross Braun, 2011, Doug Karlen and Dewayne Johnson.

H. Collins, J.Streubel, C. Frear, S. Chen, D. Granatstein, C. Kruger, A. Alva and S. Fransen Application of AD Dairy Manure Effluent to Fields and Associated Impacts. (Ch. 10) Frear et al. Anaerobic Digestion: Climate Friendly Farming Final Report (2010)

S. L. Young, F. J. Pierce, J. D. Streubel, and H. P. Collins Performance of Solid-State Sensors for Continuous, Real-Time Measurement of Soil CO2 Concentrations. Agronomy Journal, Nov 2010. 101(6): 1417 - 1420.

SELECT RECENT PRESENTATIONS (35+ since 2008): Agriculture Matters: A Haitian Case Study. J.D Streubel, H. P. Collins, J. Tarara, C.E Kruger. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Cincinnati, OH October 2012

Agronomy 101: a look at the basics. FEDEPAT Farmer Co-op, Oranje, Turpin, and Thomaseau Haiti 2012

Food security involves more than food. Founders Circle, Springfield, MO 2012

Science has purpose in the real world. Evangel University, Springfield, MO 2011

Biochar sorption of phosphorus from dairy manure lagoons (with H.P Collins, David Granatstein C.E. Kruger) ASA International Meetings, Long Beach, CA 2010

STUDENT ADVISING Jordan Donaldson, Senior Missouri State University, Biological Chemistry. Missouri State’s Citizenship & Service- Learning (CASL) Program, Focus: Anaerobic Digester Theory and Design

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Michael G. Tenneson, PhD 45 Brandywine Lane Elkland, MO 65644 417-865-2811 ext. 8318(w); 417- 345-4647(h); 417-830-9540(cell)

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Born: Santa Monica, CA October 12, 1957 Married (1977) to Cheryl Three Children: Gabriel, Joshua, Anna

EDUCATIONAL BACKROUND: Diplomas and Degrees High School Diploma (1975)-Vintage H.S., Napa, CA B.A. Biology (1980)-Napa Community College; U.C.L.A. M.S. Biology/Statistics (1983)-Univ. North Dakota Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God, Southern Missouri District (since 1991) MA Missiology/Biblical Literature (July 1991)-Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Missouri Secondary Teacher’s Certificate (#0016651: Lifetime)-General Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Ph.D. Science Education (2002) - -Columbia

Awards and Scholarships Dean’s Honor Roll 1975-1977, Napa Community College Neil C. MacDonald Scholarship for Academic Excellence 1983 E.M. & Estella Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service, Evangel University, May 2005

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Publications

Tenneson, Michael. March 16, 2016. “Surprising Bedfellows: Theology and Science Interpretation and Integration,” a talk given at a panel discussion sponsored by the Evangel University Apologia Club and the Missouri State University Philosophy Club, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, Michael and Don Johns. (March 12, 2016). “Surprising Bedfellows: Theology and Science Interpretation and Integration.” A talk given at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Life Pacific College, San Dimas, California.

Tenneson, Michael. (October 22, 2015). “A New Survey Instrument and Its Findings for Relating Science and Theology,” A post-graduate research talk given to the Alpha Chi Honor Society, Evangel University.

Tenneson, Michael. (September 24, 2015). “My Humanist Science Teacher and Friends Think I’m a Kook.” A talk given at the Pensmore Dialogue on Science and Faith, , Branson, MO.

Tenneson, Michael. (September 25, 2015). “The Current Landscape: Christian Perspectives on Origins.” A talk given at the Pensmore Dialogue on Science and Faith, College of the Ozarks, Branson, MO.

Tenneson, Michael, David Bundrick and Matthew Stanford. (September 2015). A New Survey Instrument and Its Findings for Relating Science and Theology. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, Volume 67 Number 3, pp. 200-222.

Badger, S., Tenneson, M. (2014). Christian Perspectives on Origins, 3rd Edition Revised. Springfield, MO: Evangel University. (AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM)

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Tenneson, Michael and Steve Badger, (June 24, 2014), “Christian Perspectives on Origins,” a plenary talk given at the 2014 Faith & Science Conference: Genesis and Genetics, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, Mike, Bundrick, David, and Matthew Stanford, (June 24, 2014), “Faith And Science Integration: Surveys and Findings,” a talk given at the 2014 Faith & Science Conference: Genesis and Genetics, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, Mike, Bundrick, David, and Matthew Stanford, “Faith And Science Integration: Surveys and Findings,” in Genesis and Genetics: Proceedings of the 2014 Faith and Science Conference, ed. David Bundrick and Steve Badger (Springfield, MO: Logion Press, 2014). AVAILABLE AT MYHEALTHYCHURCH.COM)

Tenneson, Michael. (April 4, 2014). “My Humanist Science Teacher and Friends Think I’m a Kook” and “Pastoring a Scientifically Literate Congregation.” Panel Discussion, Pensmore Dialogue on Science and Faith, Patrick Henry College, Purcelville, VA.

Bundrick, D. and M. Tenneson. (March 7, 2014). Surprising Bedfellows: Hermeneutics of Faith and Science Integration. Paper presented at the Society for Pentecostal Studies Annual Meeting, Evangel University, Springfield, MO

Tenneson, Michael. (October 1, 2013). Christian Perspectives on Origins. A talk given at the Greater Springfield Professors of Bible, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, M. (2013), Book Review of The Biology of Sin: Grace, Hope and Healing for Those Who Feel Trapped. By Matthew S. Stanford. Colorado Springs: Biblica Publishing, 2010. Pp. 166. $18.00. Religious Studies Review, 39: 76. doi: 10.1111/rsr.12027_6

Badger, Stephen and Michael Tenneson, (2012). Origins: Christian Faith and Natural Science, Graduate Study Guide, Springfield, MO: Global University.

Badger, Stephen and Michael Tenneson, (2012). Origins: Christian Faith and Natural Science, Readings and Resource Materials, Springfield, MO: Global University.

Tenneson, M. (2012). Preparing Young People for a Life of Faith. Enrichment Journal, Fall 2012, available: http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201204/201204_086_Preparing_young_people.cfm

Tenneson, M. (July 22, 2012). Faith and Science Integrative Paradigms of Assemblies of God Pastors, Educators, and Students. Paper presented at the American Scientific Affiliation Annual Meeting, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA.

Tenneson, Mike and Steve Badger, “Perspectives on Origins: How Diverse are Pentecostals?” in Proceedings of the Inaugural Faith & Science Conference, ed. David Bundrick and Steve Badger (Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 2011).

Badger, Steve and Mike Tenneson, “A Historical Overview of Pentecostal Responses to Biological Evolution,” in Proceedings of the Inaugural Faith & Science Conference, ed. David Bundrick and Steve Badger (Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 2011).

Badger, Steve and Mike Tenneson, “The Relationship Between Christian Faith and Natural Science,” in Proceedings of the Inaugural Faith & Science Conference, ed. David Bundrick and Steve Badger (Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 2011).

Harrup, Scott. (Sept. 25, 2011). Faith and Science Q&A (interview). Pentecostal Evangel (Sept. 25, 2011): 9-10.

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Tenneson, M. and Jeremy Harris. (August 17, 2011). Cheaters never prosper: Strategies for faculty. Talk presented at the Evangel University Faculty Seminar, August 17, 2011, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, M. and Badger, S. (August 18, 2011). Classroom controversy: How to defuse potentially explosive topics, case study. Talk presented at the Evangel University Faculty Seminar, August 17, 2011, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, M. (June 27, 2011). Five Perspectives on Origins: How Diverse are Pentecostals? Paper presented at the inaugural Faith and Science Conference, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Badger, S., Tenneson, M. (2011). Christian Perspectives on Origins, 3rd Edition. Springfield, MO: Evangel University.

Tenneson, Michael. 2011 (Summer). Book Review of Lisa Graham McMinn and Megan Anna Neff, Walking Gently on the Earth: Making Faithful Choices about Food, Energy, Shelter and More (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2010). Encounter, Summer 2011 (vol. 8), available: http://www.agts.edu/encounter/current.html

Leicht, Linda. Apr. 15, 2011. Stewards of the Earth: Christians and Jews are called to action to help the planet (Interview). Springfield News Leader, Apr. 15, 2011.

Tenneson, M. and S. Badger. 2011 (April). As Iron Sharpens Iron...: A Narrative Response. Cyberjournal for Pentecostal-Charismatic Research #20. Available: http://pctii.org/cyberj/cyberj20/tenneson_badger.html

Green, Jocelyn. (2010). On Teaching Origins: Take a Stand or Stand Aside? (Interview) Advance (Fall 2010): 22- 25. available: http://issuu.com/cccu/docs/cccu_advance_fall_2010?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv %2Fcolor%2Flayout.xml&backgroundColor=dedbde&showFlipBtn=true

Tenneson, M. and S. Badger. (2010). A Brief Overview of Pentecostal Views on Origins. Enrichment Journal (online edition) Spring 2010, available: http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201002/ejonline_201002_origins.cfm

Tenneson, M. (2010). Five Origins Perspectives. Chi Alpha Connection (2)3:5-6, Winter 2010.

Badger, S. and Tenneson, M. (2010). Does the Spirit Create through Evolutionary Processes? Pentecostals and Biological Evolution. In James K. A. Smith & Amos Yong, eds., Science and the Spirit: Pentecostal Engagements. Bloomington, Ind.: Indiana University Press.

Tenneson, M. (August 1, 2009). Measuring Pentecostal Attitudes and Beliefs about Origins. Paper presented at the American Scientific Affiliation Annual Meeting, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Tenneson, Mike and Steve Badger. (June 25, 2009). “Pentecostals and Origins.” Presented at The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education Faculty Seminar, Evangel University.

Tenneson, Michael. (June 1, 2009). “Storms Over Genesis: Biblical Battleground in America's Wars of Religion By William H. Jennings.” Book Review. Religious Studies Review 35(2):120. Available: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122420926/abstract

Tenneson, M. and Badger, S. (2009). Teaching Origins to Pentecostal Students, In Yong, Amos, ed., The Spirit Renews the Face of the Earth: Pentecostal Forays in Science and Theology of Creation. Eugene, Ore.: Pickwick Press.

Tenneson, M. and Badger, S. (March 14, 2008). Teaching Origins to Pentecostal College Students and Measuring the Beliefs of Pentecostal Students about Origins. Paper presented at the Society of Pentecostal Studies and 58

Wesleyan Theological Society Joint Meeting, Duke University, Durham, NC.

Badger, S., Tenneson, M. (2007). Christian Perspectives on Origins: Revised and Expanded. Springfield, MO: Evangel University, 34 pp.

Badger, S., Tennesonm, M. (2006). Christian Perspectives on Origins. Evangel University.Tenneson, M., McGlasson, R. (Nov. 5, 2005). The Classroom Flip: presentation on using technology in blended classrooms to free up more class time for active discussion. Missouri Teaching and Learning Mentoring Project Best Practices Conference. Springfield, MO.

Noonan, K. (2004, September 12). College Professors: Widening Your Worldview: A Call Deferred (biographical sketch). Today's Pentecostal Evangel, pp. 12-13.

Tenneson, M.G., Badger, S. (2004, July 23). Origins Survey: Assemblies of God Higher Education. Paper presented at the Assemblies of God Commission on Christian Higher Education Faculty Seminar, Evangel University, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, M.G. (2004, April 3). Teaching biology online: Natural selection at work. Paper presented at the Missouri Teaching and Learning Best Practices Conference, Springfield, MO.

Tenneson, M. (2004, March 20). Debating life's origins: Teachers struggle to learn and present evolution and creationism (interview by Linda Leicht). The Springfield News Leader, p. 2C.

Tenneson, M.G. (2003). Environmental Science Merit. In Royal Ranger's Men's Ministries of the Assemblies of God, Adventure Rangers Leaders Guide (pp. 165-182, 207-212). Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House.

Tenneson, M.G. (2003). Forestry Merit. In Royal Ranger's Men's Ministries of the Assemblies of God, Adventure Rangers Leaders Guide (pp. 313-339, 383-388). Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House.

Tenneson, M.G. (2002, October/November). From the professor: Evolution. On Course, 11, (2), 6.

Tenneson, M.G. (2002, October/November). From the professor: Cloning. On Course, 11, (2), 7.

Tenneson, M.G. (2002, October/November). From the professor: Genetic screening. On Course, 11, (2), 8.

Tenneson, M.G. (2002, October/November). From the professor: Stem cell research. On Course, 11, (2), 9.

Tenneson, M. (2002, July 10). Con: Should the U.S. government fund embryonic stem cell research? The Springfield News Leader, p. 14A.

Tenneson, M.G. (2001). The development and validation of a scientific attitudes and attitudes toward evolution and creation instrument for christian college biology students. Doctoral dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Starmühlner, F. (1995). Pearls of the south seas: Explorations of the islands of the south pacific. Wien- Klosterneuburg: Vienna. 183 p. Contributed Research.

Tenneson, M.G. (1993). Conserving our gift: Earth. In Raburn, T., Reimenschneider, K, & Hunt, K (Eds.), The royal rangers leaders manual (pp.379-384). Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House.

Starmühlner, F. (1992). The fresh- and brackish-water gastropods of the Tongan and Samoan islands. Proceedings of the Ninth International Malacological Congress, 375-386. Contributed Research.

Tenneson, C. & Oring, L.W. (1985). Winter food preferences of porcupines. J. Wildl. Manage., 49, (1), 28-33. 59

Contributed Research.

Tenneson, M.G. (1983). Behavioral ecology of the mink frog, Rana septentrionalis. Paper presented at the Prairie Universities Biology Seminar, Grand Forks, ND.

Tenneson, M.G. (1983). The distribution and abundance of the mink frog, Rana septentrionalis, at Itasca State Park, Minnestoa. A report to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Research funded by the Minnesota DNR.

Tenneson, M.G. (1983). Behavioral ecology and population decline of the mink frog, Rana septentrionalis. Masters thesis, University of North Dakota.

Lang, J.W. (1983). Distribution and abundance of the five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus) in Minnesota. A report to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Contributed research.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Professor, Evangel University (2003 – present) Courses Taught: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Survey of Biology I, Marine Biology, Experimental Biology, Methods of Research in Biology, Senior Seminar, Freshman Seminar.

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (1988 – present)

Associate Professor, Evangel University (September 1999-2003) Courses Taught: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Introduction to Biology Lab, Survey of Biology I & II, Marine Biology, Experimental Biology, Methods of Research in Biology, Senior Seminar, Freshman Seminar.

Assistant Professor, Evangel University (Sept. 1988-1998)

Instructor, Evangel University (January 1987-August 1988) Courses Taught: Marine Biology, Histology, General Biology, Ecology, Intermediate Algebra, Introductory Statistics, Chemistry Lab, Physics Lab, Physical Science Lab.

Lecturer/Laboratory Manager/Computer Manager, Univ. South Pacific (as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer- 1983- 1986). Courses taught: Cell Biology, Animal and Plant Anatomy and Physiology, Physics for Agriculture, and Chemistry for Agriculture.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Univ. North Dakota (1981-1983) Courses Taught: Intro Biology (lab), Animal Behavior (lab), and Vertebrate Anatomy (course).

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Don Tosh

4444 E. Kanata Court Springfield, MO 65802 831-2790

I was born November 19, 1950, in Ontario, Canada. I am married and we have one child. My wife, Carole, was the secretary in the Health Services office for several years, and our daughter Christie is an alumna of Evangel University, having majored in mathematics.

DEGREES

1970 BA (Mathematics) University of Guelph

1972 MSc (Mathematics: Algebra) University of Alberta Thesis: Relatively Convex Subgroups of Ordered Groups 1981 PhD (Mathematical Statistics) University of Alberta Thesis: Estimating Extreme Quantiles of Quantal Response Functions in Logit Analysis

TEACHING EXPERI ENCE

1997-present Professor, Evangel University

1994-2001 Chair of Science and Technology Department, Evangel University

1987-1997 Associate Professor, Evangel University

1980-1987 Assistant Professor, Acadia University

1985-1986 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo

1979-1980 Lecturer, Acadia University

1977-1979 Part-time lecturer, Camrose Lutheran College

1975-1979 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alberta

1972-1975 Lecturer, Evangel College

1970-1972 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alberta

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PUBLICATIONS

Tosh, Don (1997) Pascal’s Triangle Revisited. The Pentagon, 57, 1, 24-26.

McLeish, D. L. and Tosh, D. H. (1990) Sequential Designs in Bioassay. Biometrics 46, 103-116.

Tosh, D. and McLeish, D. L. (1986) A Minimum Variance Sequential Design for Estimating Roots of Quantal Response Functions. University of Waterloo Technical Report Stat-86-01.

Vanderkloet, S. P. and Tosh, D. (1984) Effects of Pollen Donors on Seed Production, Seed Weight, Germination and Seedling Vigour in Vaccinium Corymbosum L. American Midland Naturalist 112, 2, 392-396.

McLeish, D. L. and Tosh, D. H. (1983) The Estimation of Extreme Quantiles in Logit Bioassay. Biometrika 70, 3, 625-632.

MAJOR TALKS PRESENTED

11/08 Keynote Speaker at Missouri/Arkansas/Kansas/Oklahoma Conference on Undergraduate Mathematics, Springfield, MO Topic: Higher Dimensional Considerations

11/95 International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Houston Topic: Numerical Analysis Using the TI-85

10/95 Mathematics Technology Expo, Kansas City KS Topic: The TI-85 as a programming platform

01/94 American Mathematical Society/Mathematical. Association of America Joint Meetings, Cincinnati OH Topic: Student Perception of Technology in Statistics

01/89 American Statistical Association Conference, San Diego CA Topic: Optimal designs for serial sacrifice experiments

05/86 Statistical Society of Canada meeting, Banff Alberta Topic: Optimal sequential designs in Bioassay

08/86 International Conference on Teaching Statistics II, Victoria BC Topic: Computer drills for hypothesis testing

11/85 University of Waterloo Statistics Colloquium Topic: Experimental design for sequential analysis

08/85 American Statistical Association meeting, Las Vegas NV Topic: Optimal two-dose experimental designs in logit analysis

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GRANTS

Summer, 1992: I was awarded a National Science Foundation grant for $40,000 toward the equipping of a computer classroom at Evangel University for teaching elementary statistics. I presented a paper reporting the experience with the classroom in a mathematical conference in January of 1994.

Summer, 1992: I received National Science Foundation funding to attend a workshop on implementing technology in Linear Algebra, and in the summer of 1994 1 received additional NSF funding to attend a follow-up workshop.

1981, 1984, and 1987: I received 3 year operating research grants from the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

KAPPA MU EPSILON

I am club sponsor and corresponding secretary for the local chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon. KME is a national mathematics honor society. I usually host at least one club social per year at my home as well as having monthly meetings at Evangel. I have attended most of the national and regional conventions since returning to Evangel in 1987.

I was elected and served as the National Historian of KME for four years from 1997 – 2001. In 2001 I was elected as National President-Elect and served from 2001 – 2005. In April of 2005 I was installed as the National President of KME, and that term ran from 2005 until 2009.

KME is primarily focused on undergraduate research. Both at Evangel University and through KME I have helped and encouraged students to submit papers for presentation at KME meetings. Several such papers have been presented by Evangel students and subsequently published in the national magazine of KME, The Pentagon. I have had a paper and a problem published in The Pentagon as well.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

I have refereed papers for the Journal of the American Statistical Association, the Canadian Journal of Statistics, The Pentagon, and SIAM Reviews. I have also contributed papers and solved problems which have been published in The Pentagon.

CLASSROOM EFFECTIVENESS

I have consistently endeavored to maintain a good rapport with my students. This is not a difficult task in the congenial atmosphere at Evangel. I have had many long-term contacts with my former students and I get consistently positive feedback on my classroom methods and effectiveness, and my course evaluation scores are consistently high. I believe that God has given me teaching ability that I intend to continue to use for His glory. I do not consider my position at Evangel a vocation so much as a ministry. It took me several years to come to terms with the fact that God gave me ability in a subject area that is not considered important to most Christians. To learn to appreciate and develop that ability for God’s glory is what Evangel is all about, and I am thankful that I have the opportunity to teach at an institution that integrates faith and learning and does not consider any ability, even mathematics, a second class gift of God.

I feel I am very well prepared professionally for teaching mathematics. My MS degree was in pure mathematics (Algebra), and my PhD was in an entirely different, more applied area (Statistics). I am enthusiastic about my subject, and I try to instill some of my appreciation for mathematics in my students. I have taught all of the math courses in our curriculum and I have introduced several new courses as well. 63

I have introduced technology into several of our math courses. Adding computer usage and assignments to appropriate courses is time consuming but is necessary if our math graduates are going to remain competitive.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Committees: I have served on various committees over the years I have been at Evangel. I have also chaired several committees. I have also helped several committees and faculty with the statistical aspects of their research. I have been especially active in determining results in several of the assessment subcommittees. I presently serve on the Assessment Team.

Spiritual matters: I have a deep burden for the spiritual development of the students and have spoken in chapel several times. I was in charge of faculty prayers for one year. I try to be a Christian example for both the students and other faculty. I start each of my classes with scripture reading and prayer. I have had opportunity to be a spiritual counselor to several of my students who have told me that they admire the way I have integrated my faith with my career and education.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

I have been an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God since 1988. Prior to that I was ordained with the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Canada where I served as a pastor (for 4 years), a district superintendent (for 6 years), and an assistant general superintendent (for 4 years). Locally I attend Evangel Temple Christian Center. I am involved in the local church program and have spoken several times, both on Sundays and Wednesdays. I also go on church mission trips on a regular basis, usually once or twice a year.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

I donate platelets at the Red Cross on a regular basis. In 2003 I was awarded an engraved watch in recognition of my 200th apheresis donation. Since then I have surpassed the 400 donation level.

I have been a faithful contributor to the United Way campaign for several years.

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Dianne M. Twigger 1551 E. Hanover St., Springfield, MO 65804 Phone (417) 619-8510 [email protected] EDUCATION Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri M.S. in Mathematics August 2008 Thesis: “Rings of Invariants of Finite Groups”

Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri B.S. in Mathematics Education, Magna Cum Laude July 2006 Minor: Social Sciences

Academic EXPERIENCE

Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri Assistant Professor, Science and Technology Department 2013 - Present Teach undergraduate mathematics and mathematics education courses. Develop syllabus and overall course structure, and administer all grades Advise undergraduate mathematics and secondary mathematics education majors.

Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Mathematics Graduate Assistant Supervisor 2011 - 2013 Supervise graduate students that teach intermediate algebra courses in the department. Construct teaching schedules for each semester. Schedule and perform all trainings, create all lecture materials and assessments, as well as observe graduate assistants in the classroom.

Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Mathematics Instructor 2008 - 2013 Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades for classes ranging from developmental mathematics to college algebra.

Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri Adjunct Instructor – Intermediate Algebra 1/1/2007 Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.

Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Graduate/Teaching Assistant – Intermediate Algebra I and Intermediate Algebra II 2006 - 2008 Taught one or two courses per semester, collaborated with fellow assistants on exam development, and administered all grades. Graduate/Teaching Assistant – Tutoring lab assistant 2006 - 2007 Worked in the university sponsored tutoring lab with students having a variety of needs on subjects up through Calculus II.

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS “Rings of Invariants of Finite Groups” A thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree in Mathematics. August 2008

“Su-Doku for Dummies: A Mathematician’s Approach” Guest speaker at the 2005 MAKO Conference in Springfield, Missouri and the 2006 North Central Regional 65

Conference of Kappa Mu Epsilon at the University of Northern Iowa. Published in The Pentagon. Fall 2007

PRESENTATIONS

Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning: Intermediate and College Algebra Course Redesigns: An Update; Missouri State University, August 14, 2013. Campus wide joint presentation with Pamela Henson and Patti Blanton, on the outcome of an internal grant for redesigning intermediate and college algebra courses at Missouri State University.

CNAS Seminar Series: Course Transformation in Mathematics; Missouri State University, September 7, 2012. Joint Presentation with Patti Blanton and Pamela Henson regarding the course redesign projects underway in the math department supported by an internal grant.

Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning: Course Transformation and Redesign; Missouri State University, January 5, 2011. Campus wide joint presentation with Eric Nelson regarding benefits of course transformation in the university setting.

GRANTS “Research and Development for the Redesign of the General Education College Algebra Course” Principal Investigators: Dianne Twigger, Pamela Henson, Patti Blanton. Missouri State University Award: $12,000.

COMMITTEE WORK

Curriculum Committee, 2015 – present Professional Development Committee, 2015 – present

The following are committees that I served on while at Missouri State University: Math Contests Committee Department Head Search Committee Course Transformation Committee (chair) JumpSTART Program Dual Credit Committee Professional MEMBERSHIPS Kappa Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honors Society Mathematical Association of America American Scientific Affiliation Christian Women in Science

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

North Central Regional Kappa Mu Epsilon Conference April 1-2, 2016. Traveled with students to the regional convention at the University of Nebraska – Kearney. Supervised two students who presented research at the conference.

Lilly Conference: Evidence Based Teaching and Learning January 7-9, 2016. Traveled with colleagues to focus on best teaching practices and current trends in higher education.

MAKO (Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma) Undergraduate Research Conferences 2005-2007, 2013- 66

2015. Presented at the 2005 conference, and assisted with conferences in 2006 and 2007. Traveled with students to conferences from 2013 to 2015.

Kappa Mu Epsilon 40th Biennial Convention/Central Florida Undergraduate Mathematics Conference April 9-11, 2015. Traveled with students to the national convention at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

NCAT Redesign Workshop: Increasing Student Success in Developmental and College-Level Math; Orlando, Florida, February 6-7, 2011. Sharing of redesign approaches and networking with schools undergoing NCAT redesign initiatives.

Developmental Math Symposium; Laguna Beach, California, February 18-21, 2010. Attended sessions with teachers across the country to address current trends in developmental math, technology in developmental math, and best practices. Reviewed sections in upcoming editions of textbooks with the authors.

Student Success Event Using ALEKS; Kansas City, Missouri; March 6, 2009. Attended conference to learn how using the ALEKS system can increase student success for classes ranging from Elementary Algebra through Pre-Calculus.

Commutative Algebra: Connections with Algebraic Topology and Representation Theory; Lincoln, Nebraska, May 18-22, 2008 Attended conference to explore current research topics in Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Topology, and Representation Theory.

Macaulay 2 Conference; Ithaca, New York, March 16-19, 2008. Attended conference to learn how to use Macaulay 2 in connection with my thesis. Listened to various speakers on current topics in the Commutative Algebra field.

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APPENDIX B: Adjunct Faculty Vitae Rebekah E. Austin

221 Valleyview Rd 417.849.5259 Highlandville, MO 65669 [email protected]

EDUCATION Masters of Science in Mathematics Graduation: May 2013 Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Graduation: May 2010 Missouri State University, Springfield MO

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Mathematics Instructor-Part Time Faculty August 2014-Present Evangel University Taught Elementary Statistics (MATH 210), using SPSS to illustrate real world situations. Students complete projects using SPSS to develop an understanding of how the statics theory is applied with real data.

Adjunct Mathematics Instructor June 2014-Present Ozark Technical Community College Taught multiple sections of College Algebra (MTH 130), using both ALEKS and My Math Lab for homework. Wrote final exam questions to be used on the departmental College Algebra final exam.

Adjunct Mathematics Instructor August 2013-December 2015 Missouri State University Taught multiple sections of College Algebra (MTH 135) and Intermediate Algebra (MTH 103). Developed My Math Lab courses for each section taught. Participated in the group grading of final exams at the end of each semester.

Mathematics Graduate Assistant August 2010-May 2013 Missouri State University Taught Intermediate Algebra I and II (MTH 101 and MTH 102) while working on my master’s degree. Made and graded tests, developed lesson plans, used various classroom management techniques, and administered study sessions.

High School Mathematics Teacher August 2010-May 2011 Sarcoxie High School Taught Algebra 1, Geometry, and facilitated a dual credit College Algebra course through UMKC. Developed Geometry curriculum that incorporated active learning and technology and aligned to the Missouri Course Level Objectives. Served as the Math Team Sponsor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Education Grant Participant July 2010-March 2011 Participated in a grant funded project for high school mathematics teachers with emphasis given to problem-based instruction, calculator-based and computer-based technologies for student inquiry, and higher order assessment strategies for improved student learning. Developed curriculum and assessments while becoming proficient in multiple calculators and math computer programs including TI-83, TI-89, TI-Inspire, calculator-based probes, TI- Interactive, Geometer’s Sketchpad, and GeoGebra.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Mathematics (9-12) Teacher Certification Summer 2010

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Blackboard MyMathLab ALEKS EXCEL GeoGebra SPSS

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Dustin Cox 4738 S. Forest Ave Springfield, MO 65810

Personal Mission Statement

To do God’s will for my life and make a huge impact on every part of my world in hopes to change the course of people’s history.

Education Southwest Baptist University 2008 – 2011 Doctorate in Physical Therapy GPA 3.75/4.0

Evangel University 2004 – 2008 Bachelors of Science in Biology GPA 3.6/4.0

Licensure Missouri Licensure # 2011018343 2011 – Present

Employment CornerStone Health Care – Physical Therapist 2011 - Present Southwest Missouri Responsible for evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and discharges for Maples Health and Rehabilitation on a full time basis and cover 4 other facilities when needed. Patients load consist of neurorehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and cardiac rehabilitation. Provided pro bono evaluations to patients on PRN basis.

Evangel University – Adjunct Professor 2012- Present Biology Professor Springfield, MO Educating students on the basics of biology and how it relates to their world and worldview. Students learn biology from atoms to Biosphere. Class sizes range from 12 to 50 students

Amedisys – Physical Therapist 2012 – Present Springfield, MO – Branch 1303 Responsible for evaluation, treatments, reassessments, and discharges for patients in 4 counties with an average case load of 22 to 30 patients. Had oversight and supervision of one Physical therapist assistant. Patient case load consisted of neurorehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and cardiac rehabilitation. Completed educated on safety, home exercise programs, and reinforcement of nursing education.

Incite Therapy – Physical therapist 2013 – Present Springfield, MO Responsible for evaluations, treatments, reassessment, and discharges for 2 facilities on a PRN basis. Patients load consist of neurorehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and cardiac rehabilitation.

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Cox Health Care – Physical Therapist 2005 – 2012 Springfield, MO – Acute Care Therapy Responsible for rehabilitation of patients’ on Transitional Care Unit, Rehabilitation unit, Orthopedic Unit, and Same Day Surgery. Patient case load consist of neurorehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and cardiac rehabilitation. Seen 10 to 12 patients daily. Lead physical therapist for family care conferences on Transitional Care Unit.

Continuing Education Cox Geriatric Pearls March 2016 Provide education about most current health care needs for the geriatric population.

Certified Lymphedema Therapist February 2014 Provide complete decongestive therapy for patient with edema or lymphedema disorders. Provided education and maintain plan for the patient once edema or lymphedema is managed.

Balance for Life December 2012 Program designed to examine and determining what components needs rehabilitation to help increase the patient’s balance, decrease fall risk and increase overall function.

LSVT BIG – Parkinson Rehabilitation & Recertification October 2012 - Present Comprehensive rehabilitation program for Parkinson’s patient to help these patient’s increase their independence and function in home and community while increasing quality of life.

Examination and Treatment of the Lumbopelvic Complex: Evidence-Based Manual Physical Therapy Approach Mayo Clinic January 28 – 29, 2012

Memberships in Organizations Member of Thrive Church 2013 – Present Springfield, MO

Member of James River Assembly 2007 – 2013 Ozark, MO

Positions Held in Organizations Vice-President of Carriage Park Home Owners Association 2013 - 2016 Serve on the Home Owners Association board to serve the community through helping mange accounts for the community, needs that arise for the neighborhood, and request that are given to the homeowners association.

Treasure for Thrive Church 2013 – 2016 Help manage accounts for the church. Provide reports to the board and members of financial standing in the church. Provide reports and budgets to different departments in the church.

Mentee Program Chair – Southwest Baptist University 2009 Redesigned and coordinated the mentee/mentor program in the Physical Therapy program at Southwest Baptist. This program allows the second year students to mentor the first year students one on one.

Student Body Vice-President/Senate President 2007 – 2008 Served as President of the Senate of Evangel University, which included a senate body of 33 members and an executive council of 5. Maintained a 40,000-dollar budget, planned student activities of Evangel’s homecoming, developed projects to improve campus development, assessed campus policy for review and revisions, and promoted senate activities.

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Campus Development Chair 2006 – 2007 Chair of the campus development on the Evangel University’s Senate. Committee had 10 members that formulated and researched improvements that were needed for the campus. These proposals were presented to student Senate and the Evangel Board of Administration.

Student Affairs Committee – Secretary 2006 – 2007 As secretary, composed records from every meeting of the student affairs committee. This group consisted of Vice- President of Student Development, 7 faculty, and 3 students. This group maintained and evaluated current student concerns and events on the campus of Evangel University.

President of Centurions – Lewis 2nd South 2006 – 2007 President of the Lewis Second South at Evangel University. Created and implemented monthly floor activities and maintained the floor budget.

Secretary of Centurions – Lewis 2nd South 2005 – 2006 Preformed secretarial duties for the executive meetings of Lewis 2nd South at Evangel University.

State Vice-President FCCLA 2003 – 2004 Officiated as a liaison between the district 13 chapters and the state office. Designed and implemented with other state officers a state meeting for 1300 MO FCCLA members.

Community/Volunteer Activities TrailSpring Volunteer 2015 - Present

Volunteer at Thrive Church 2013 – Present

Community Presentation for aging 2013 – Present

Realife Worker 2009 – 2013

Life Group Volunteer 2007 – 2013

Life Group Leader 2007 – 2010

Realife NewLife Leader 2009 - 2010

Red Carpet Host 2008 – 2010

I Love America – Volunteer Worker 2009

Boys and Girls Town Outreach - Organizer 2008

Bed and Breakfast Member 2005 – 2008

Silver Shield Committee Member 2007 - 2008

Marine Biology Student Leader 2007

Honors and Awards Dean List 2004 – 2008 Evangel University Springfield, MO

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Bachelors in Biology Evangel University Springfield, MO

PARTNERS Award 2007 Cox Health Systems Award for outstanding customer service

3rd Place Open Public Speaking 2006 National Christian Forensics Tournament

1st Place Novice Public Speaking 2005 National Christian Forensics Tournament

National FFA Agronomy Team 2004 National champion team from Missouri. 10th high individual.

Gallup Strengths Achiever, Belief, Competition, Includer, Empathy

References: contact information available on request Niki Cooksin, DPT, PT Michael Tenneson, PhD Stephanie Elder, PTA

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Richard R. Hammar

Richard Hammar is an attorney, CPA, and best-selling author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he is the author of more than 50 books, including Pastor, Church & Law and the annual Church and Clergy Tax Guide. He also writes the Church Law & Tax Report and Church Finance Today newsletters, has contributed articles to numerous journals and publications, is a frequent speaker at legal and tax conferences, and has taught church law at a number of seminaries. He has been a lecturer at the annual Washington Nonprofit Legal and Tax Conference for many years; addressed a National Institute of the American Bar Association on the tort liability of charitable and religious organizations; has been a featured speaker at the annual Program on Philanthropy and Law sponsored by the New York University School of Law; and has taught continuing education seminars at several institutions including Princeton University and Emory University. He co- founded, with Cambridge University in England, an international program in risk management, and has taught continuing education classes at Cambridge. Richard Hammar has been inducted into the church management "hall of fame" by the National Association of Church Business Administration, and has served on the boards of several prominent charities, including the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. He is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations, and is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian. He is an advanced astrophotographer, and has had a number of his images published by NASA and various astronomical magazines. He has taught an introductory course on astronomy at Evangel University since 2000.

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Bruce L. Hedgepeth, M.D. Personal: Home address: 1995 N. 22nd Avenue Ozark, Missouri 65721 Phone: 417-860-2534 (c) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brucehedgepeth.com

Education: Fellowships: St. Louis, Missouri Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography (PET/CT) Fellowship 7/1/2016 – current

Duke University Durham, North Carolina Women’s Imaging Fellowship 7/1994 - 6/1995 Residency: Southern Illinois University Springfield, Illinois Diagnostic Radiology 7/1990 - 6/1994 Chief Resident: 1993 - 1994 Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Arizona Doctor of Medicine 7/1986 - 5/1990 Undergraduate: Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona Bachelor of Science: Medical Radiologic Technology 1/1983 - 5/1986 Magna cum laude Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon Associates of Applied Science: Medical Radiological Technology 9/1979 - 6/1982 Portland State University Portland, Oregon 9/1978 - 5/1979

Professional & Work Experience: Evangel University Adjunct Professor of Biology: Pathophysiology Springfield, Missouri 8/2015 - current

Citizen’s Memorial Hospital Department of Radiology 75

-observership for general radiology Bolivar, Missouri 6/2013 – 10/2013

St. Johns /Mercy of Springfield Breast Center - Breast imaging exclusively Springfield, Missouri 5/2008 - 3/2012

Litton and Giddings Radiological Associates - Full spectrum of general radiology services for Cox Health Springfield, Missouri 7/1995 - 5/2008

Professional Volunteer Experience: Convoy of Hope – Springfield 2016 Assistant Director Medical Services Springfield, Missouri 5/7/2016

I Pour Life Foundation Medical clinic physician for refugee camps and inner city clinics Santa Ana, El Salvador 3/2014, 3/2012, 8/2011, and 3/2011

James River Church Medical Missions Medical clinic physician for rural and inner city clinics Riobamba, Ecuador 3/1999

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology June, 1994 Additional certifications: ACR Mammography Certification Program - For the Medical Quality Standards Act (MQSA) 8/2013

International Society of Clinical Densitometry Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry / DXA Scan Interpretation 1996 Licensure: Missouri – active Illinois –active

Medical Device Invention: Safety Shield: a device designed to reduce needle stick exposures and possible injuries. This became commercially available fall of 2012 and a permanent patent was granted June 2013. See demonstration and explanation about the Safety Shield at http:// www.mercyrnd.com/products/licensed/safety-shield or http://pulsestudios.com/safety-shield/

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Publications: Compliance of Post-Mastectomy Patients for Continued Screening Mammography in the Remaining Breast Quarterly Report, summer 2006 Hulston Cancer Center - CoxHealth Springfield, Missouri

Nonsurgical Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility Insight Interventional Newsletter; Summer Edition, 1994 Memorial Medical Center Springfield, Illinois

Presentations/Lectures: Carotid Ultrasound: Image of Your Health James River Church Quarterly Corporate Health Program March, 2015 Ozark, Missouri

Hats off to Mammograms St. Johns/Mercy Breast Cancer Awareness Month Community Program Panelist October 2010 Springfield, Missouri

Hats Off to Mammograms St. Johns/Mercy Breast Cancer Awareness Month Community Program Guest speaker and panelist October 2009 Springfield, Missouri

MRI of the Breast: An Introduction Eighth Annual Hulston Cancer Center Symposium New Frontiers in Oncology: Cancer Care 2007. CoxHealth Springfield, Missouri

Fundamentals of Breast MRI Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologist 5th District 2006 Fall Conference Springfield, Missouri Osteoporosis and Diagnostic Testing for Bone Mineral Density Osteoporosis Symposium: Therapeutic and Nursing Approaches. CoxHealth March 2005 Springfield, Missouri

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologist 5th District 2000 Fall Conference Springfield, Missouri Fundamentals of Osteoporosis and DXA Scanning Missouri State Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference 1998 Springfield, Missouri Efficacy of Screening Mammography for Women Ages 40-49: A Look at the NIH Consensus Development 77

Conference Statement CoxHealth Tumor Board Lecture March 1997 Springfield, Missouri Breast MRI Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists 5th District 1996 Fall Conference Springfield, Missouri Testicular Ultrasound Central Illinois Radiological Society Scientific Session, Spring meeting, 1993 Bloomington, Illinois

Research: Carotid IVDSA Image Quality: Comparison of Low- versus High-Osmolar Contrast Media Kuhn, M., Hedgepeth, B., et al., Submitted for publication, 1993

Comparison of CRT Displays for Diagnostic Efficacy University of Arizona Medical Student Research Program Ovitt, T., Hedgepeth, B, et al., 1987

Committees/Activities: Officer/Secretary for a 21 member private practice radiology group and recruiting coordinator for 8 years Hulston Cancer Center Advisory Committee - Cox Health Systems Cancer Committee Representative - Cox Health Systems PHO Peer Review Committee - Cox Health Systems Bone Densitometry Task Force -Cox Health Systems Co-chairman Clinical Practice Committee -St. Johns/Mercy, Springfield Clinical Practice Committee member -St. Johns/Mercy, Springfield Breast MRI Accreditation Task Force Lead Physician and Committee Head, -St. Johns/Mercy, Springfield Six-Sigma Efficiency/Productivity Task Force St. -Johns/Mercy, Springfield

Organizations: Missouri State Medical Society Society of Breast Imaging Radiological Society of North America

Interests: Fly-fishing, road biking, watersports

References: Available on request

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William G. Hill III 996 W. Bates Drive Nixa, Missouri 65714 Phone: (417) 569-5366 Email: [email protected]

Curriculum Vitae

OBJECTIVE: To join the faculty of the Department of Natural and Applied Science at Evangel University

EDUCATION 2003-2006 M.S., Biology, Missouri State University – Springfield, Missouri Concentration: Cellular/Molecular signal transduction Thesis: Regulation of CGRP Gene Expression in a Human Neuronal-Like Cell Line, DMS 153 1997-2001 B.S. (Honors), Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Evangel University – Springfield, Missouri Concentrations: Secondary Education Certification – Unified Science: Biology Evangel University – Springfield, Missouri A.A.S. (Honors), Electronic Engineering Technology, ITT Technical Institute – Tampa, Florida

EXPERIENCE 2012-Present Online Learning Coordinator, Nixa Public Schools, Nixa, MO Job duties include: Creating and maintaining the Nixa Schools Blackboard LMS, administrator of Nixa Schools’ Google Apps for Education, developing online/blended curriculum, supervising online and blended-course instructors, and providing technology-related professional development to all secondary faculty and staff 2006-Present Teacher – Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Forensic Science (9-12 grade), Nixa High School, Nixa, MO Job duties included: preparing and teaching lesson plans, preparing, administering and grading tests, counseling students, and serving on committees 2006-Present Adjunct Instructor – Biology, Human Structure and Function, Evangel University, Springfield, MO Job duties included: teaching undergraduate Biology/Anatomy & Physiology classes, grading tests and quizzes, and tutoring students 2004-Present Adjunct Instructor (seated and online courses) – Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology Ozark Technical Community College, Springfield, MO and Ozark, MO Job duties included: online curriculum development (co-developed BCS115) and teaching human anatomy & physiology courses with a laboratory component Teacher – Biology, Anatomy & Physiology (dual enrollment through Missouri State University) (9-12 grade), Spokane High School, Spokane, Missouri Job duties included: preparing and teaching lesson plans, preparing, administering and grading tests, counseling students, and meeting with parents 2004-2005 Research Assistant - Biology, Cell Biology, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Job duties included: Investigating molecular cell signaling in various in vitro cell lines 2003-2004 Teaching Assistant - Biology, Cell Biology, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Job duties included: teaching biology and cell biology laboratory classes Teacher - Biology/Anatomy & Physiology/Physical Science (9-12 grade), Lehigh Senior High School, Lehigh Acres, FL Job duties included: preparing and teaching lesson plans, preparing, administering and grading tests, counseling students, and meeting with parents Teacher - Biology Honors (9-12 grade), Kickapoo High School, Springfield, MO Job duties included: preparing and teaching lesson plans, preparing, administering and grading tests, counseling students and meeting with parents, and serving on various school committees Laboratory Instructor – Anatomy & Physiology, Southwest Baptist University College of Nursing, Springfield, MO 79

Job duties included: teaching an Anatomy and Physiology laboratory class, grading tests and quizzes, and assisting the professor during classes Lab Assistant - Chemistry and Biology, Evangel University, Springfield, MO Job duties included: teaching and/or assisting in chemistry and biology laboratory classes RESEARCH SKILLS Training and experience with the following biology lab procedures: PCR, gel electrophoresis, genetic transformation, transient transfection, immunocytochemistry, radioimmunoassay, Western blot, cloning, tissue culture, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), polyclonal antibody production, small mammal dissection, etc.

PRESENTATIONS Hill, William (2014). Online and Blended Course Design. A seminar presented at the MoreNet Annual Conference, Columbia, Missouri. Hill, William (2005). Characterization of DMS 153, a Human Neuronal-Like Cell Line. Research presented at the Graduate College Interdisciplinary Forum, Missouri State University. Hill, William (2004). Regulation of CGRP Gene Expression in a Human Neuronal-Like Cell Line, DMS 153. A poster presented at the American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting, Washington D.C.

HONORS AND AWARDS Missouri State University Graduate Assistantship Grant, 2003-2005 Missouri State University Graduate Student Travel Award, 2004

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Google Educator Certification, 2015 Blackboard LMS Graphical User Interface Administrator Certification, Summer 2012 Extensive experience developing Nixa Schools faculty and staff in the area of educational technology integration Online Teaching and Learning Certification through Ozarks Technical Community College (OTL 101), Fall 2007 Extensive use of classroom administration software: Blackboard LMS, Angel LMS, PowerSchool SIS, Google Apps for Education Extensive experience with Microsoft Office software Experience with Minitab statistical analysis software Extensive training in Cooperative Learning classroom management

AFFILLIATIONS Science Teachers of Missouri (STOM), District VII Area Director, 2011-2012 STOM Member, 2005-2011 The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) – 2004-2008 National Science Teachers Association, 2001-2002, 2005-2007 Event Leader, Missouri Region VII Science Olympiad – 2002, 2004-2005 Springbike Bicycle Club Ride Coordinator – 2006-2010 Coach, Missouri Region VII Science Olympiad – 2006 Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair judge – 2002, 2004, 2005 (Lead Judge) Life Groups Assistant Coordinator, Life360 Church – 2010

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS Technology Committee Co-chair, Nixa High School, 2013-Present Technology Committee, Nixa High School, 2012-Present Nixa High School Guiding Coalition, 2007-2008, 2013-2015 Nixa High School Professional Development Committee Chair, 2012-Present Professional Development Committee, 2008-Present Professional Learning Communities Steering Committee, Spokane High School, 2005-2006 REFERENCES

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Excellent references available upon request

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Julie Mayne CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION Address: 1141 W. Melrose Springfield, MO 65810 Email: [email protected] Phone number: 417.576.7374

WORK EXPERIENCE August 2014-Present Science Instructor, Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Evangel University, Springfield, MO 2011-2014 Substitute Teacher, Springfield Public Schools 2008-2010 Teacher, Children’s Dept Central Assembly of God Church, Springfield, MO Spring 2003 Instructor, Biology, Evangel University, Springfield, MO Spring 2001 Genetics labs , Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Spring, Summer, Fall 2000 Biology Lab Instructor, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO August 2000-April 2002 Director of Children’s Ministry, Timbercreek Church, Springfield, MO Fall 1999 Curriculum Developer and Teacher for science after-school program for Boys and Girls Clubs at The Discovery Center, Springfield, MO June-August 1999 Lab Technician Urology Surgical Associates, St. John’s Health Systems, Springfield, MO

EDUCATION Missouri State University M.S. Biology , Graduated May 2001 Thesis: “Factors Influencing Students’ Acceptance of Evolution” Evangel University Major: Biology ; Minor: Chemistry, Graduated Spring 1997 Shippensburg University Fall 1993-Spring 1994 Immaculata College Summer 1995 MEMBERSHIP National Association of Biology Teachers

REFERENCES Dr. Mike Tenneson, PhD Professor of Biology Evangel University, Springfield, MO [email protected] Fax. 417.865.9599 Dr. Georgianna Saunders Professor of Science Education Missouri State University, Springfield, MO [email protected] Fax. 417.836.8886

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Joy Michelle Parker

9449 N. Farm Road 173 Springfield, MO 65803 417-848-5560 [email protected] EDUCATION: Masters of Arts in Mathematics, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. December 1991. G.P.A. 3.85 Bachelor of Science, Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri. December 1989. Major: Mathematics, Minor: Physical Science Graduated Magna Cum Laude GRADUATE COURSE WORK: Special Readings in Measure Theory Real Analysis I and II Advanced Calculus II Mathematical Statistics Seminar on Diophantine Equations Statistical Inference I Foundations of Geometry Abstract Algebra I and II Seminar on Probability Theory Online Teaching and Learning Certificate, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri. September 2012. EXPERIENCE: Adjunct Faculty, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri. Mathematics Instructor, Fall 1991 to present. Evaluator of Math Student Teachers, Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri. Fall 2012 to present. Math Instructor, Lighthouse Co-op, Springfield, Missouri. Teach high school students Algebra I and Algebra II. Fall 2012 to present. Adjunct Faculty, , Springfield, Missouri. Taught beginning algebra. Fall 2004 to Spring 2006. Math Teacher, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, Missouri. One year as a Junior High Teacher and two years as a high school teacher. Taught Geometry, Algebra II and Trignometry. Fall 1993 to Spring 1996. Substitute Teacher, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, Missouri. Spring semester of 1992. EMPLOYMENT: See above. Prior employment information upon request.

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Appendix C: Program Outcomes and Curriculum Maps

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Biological Chemistry

BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Major Assessment Courses Tool

Outcomes 111/112CHEM 271/272CHEM 278CHEM 375CHEM 431CHEM (or 331) 296BCHM 493BCHM 496BCHM 231MATH * PHYS 211/212 * CPSC 101 * 200BIOL 201BIOL 311/312BIOL 335BIOL 338BIOL 437BIOL Test Items Paper Lab Reports

Develop understanding of 1 x x x x function/structure/clas sification of life Explain the principles of biology and 2 x x x x x x x x x x chemistry through oral and written means Integrate the principles of 3 x x chemistry into biological systems Demonstrate 4 proficiency in x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x laboratory techniques Design experiments 5 using the scientific x x x x x x x method

These courses are prerequisite courses for various chemistry * courses.

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Biological Chemistry Outcome Assessment Plan Desired Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates Offered Develop understanding of BIOL 201 Taxonomy matching items on unit test Every Spring function/structure/classification of BIOL 335 Microorganism Paper Every Spring life Explain the principles of biology CHEM 112 Oral Presentation on Final Lab Project Every Spring and chemistry through oral and CHEM 272 Formal Lab Report Every Spring written means CHEM 278 Method Development Paper Every Spring BIOL 335 Microbiology annotated bibliography Every Spring BIOL/CHEM 375 Poster Presentation on Protein Crystallography Project Every Fall BIOL 437 Cell Biology Paper Every Fall BIOL 496 Literature review paper Every Fall BIOL 496 Oral Presentation Integrate the principles of BIOL/CHEM 375 Formal Lab Report on Enzyme Kinetics Every Fall chemistry into biological systems Demonstrate proficiency in BIOL 335 Microbiology unknown lab exam Every Spring laboratory techniques BIOL 335, BIOL/CHEM Laboratory Notebook 375, CHEM 271, CHEM 272, CHEM 278, CHEM 431, CHEM 331

Design experiments using the CHEM 112 Group project Every Spring scientific method CHEM 278 Design Experiment Every Spring CHEM 331 Design Experiment Every other fall

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Biology

BIOLOGY Major Courses Assessment Tool

Outcomes 200BIOL 201BIOL 202BIOL 296BIOL 335BIOL 338BIOL BIOL 342/343 375BIOL 437BIOL 496BIOL Test Items Paper Lab Reports Develop understanding of function/structure/classification of x x x x x x life Effectively communicate principles of biology through oral x x x x and written means Demonstrate ability to know, analyze, and synthesize scientific x x x principles

Biology Outcome Assessment Plan Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates BIOL 201 Taxonomy matching items on unit test Every spring Develop understanding of BIOL 202 Plant collection Every fall function/structure/classification of life BIOL 335 Micoorganism paper Every spring BIOL 335 Microbiology annotated bibliography Every spring BIOL 437 Cell biology paper Every spring Effectively communicate principles of biology BIOL 496 Literature review paper Every fall through oral and written means BIOL 496 Oral presentation Every fall

BIOL 335 Microbiology unknown lab exam Every spring Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory and field BIOL 338 Genetics fruit fly gene propagation lab Every fall techniques BIOL 335, 338, 342, 343 - fall Laboratory notebook 338, 342, 343 335 - spring BIOL 200 Group investigation lab report Every fall Demonstrate ability to know, analyze, and BIOL 202 Food systems project Every fall synthesize scientific principles BIOL 338 Primer design exercise Every fall

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Chemistry

CHEMISTRY Major Assessment Courses Tool

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Outcomes 111/112CHEM 271/272CHEM 3 CHEM 331CHEM 332CHEM 431/432CHEM 496CHEM 231MATH PHYS 231/232 * CPSC 101 * Test Items Paper Lab Reports

Explain the principles of chemistry through oral and x x x x x x x x written means Demonstrate proficiency in the use of chemical analysis and x x x x x x instrumentation Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory recording through lab x x x x x x notebooks. Design experiments using the x x x x x scientific method

These courses are prerequisite courses for * various chemistry courses.

Chemistry Outcome Assessment Plan Desired Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates Offered Explain the principles of chemistry CHEM 112 Oral Presentation on Final Lab Project Every Spring through oral and written means CHEM 272 Formal Lab Report Every Spring CHEM 278 Method Development Paper Every Spring CHEM 332 Poster on Final Project Every other year CHEM 431 Paper presentation from scientific literature Every other Fall CHEM 432 Paper presentation from scientific literature Every other Spring

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CHEM 496 Literature review report As needed CHEM 496 Oral Presentation on literature review As needed Demonstrate proficiency in the use CHEM 111 Laboratory report assignment Every Fall of chemical analysis and CHEM 112 Laboratory report assignment Every Spring instrumentation CHEM 271 Laboratory report assignment Every Fall CHEM 272 Laboratory report assignment Every Spring CHEM 331 Acid/Base titration report Every other Fall CHEM 332 HPLC Laboratory report Every other Spring CHEM 332 UVvis Laboratory report Every other Spring CHEM 431 Iodine Clock Laboratory Report Every other Fall CHEM 432 HCL/DCL laboratory report (FTIR) Every other Spring Demonstrate proficiency in CHEM 271 Laboratory notebook assignment Every Fall laboratory recording through lab CHEM 272 Laboratory notebook assignment Every Spring notebooks. CHEM 278 Laboratory notebook assignment Every Spring CHEM 331 Laboratory notebook assignment Every other Fall CHEM 332 Laboratory notebook assignment Every other Spring CHEM 431 Laboratory notebook assignment Every other Fall CHEM 432 Laboratory notebook assignment Every other Spring Design experiments using the CHEM 112 Group project Every Spring scientific method CHEM 278 Design Experiment Every Spring CHEM 331 Design Experiment Every other Fall CHEM 332 Design Experiment Every other Spring

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Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems (CIS) Assessment Grid Courses Assessment Tool

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Outcomes 101CIS 111CIS CPSC 111 CPSC 141 CPSC 211 CPSC 225 CIS/CPSC 311 CIS/CPSC 325 CIS/CPSC 441 175COEM 355COEM 111/ENGENGL 211/RHET 205 BUED 275 113COMM FIN 138 MGMT 210 MGMT 235 MGMT MGMT 349 MGMT 446 Semester Grade(s) Chapter/Subject Quizzes Chapter/Subject Homework Paper Graded Programs(s)/La b(s) Ability to develop an optimal x x x x x x algorithm to solve a problem x Gain an understanding of underlying concepts and x x x x x x x x characteristics of conceptual machines x Gain understanding of software x x x x x comprising a computer system Effectively communicate x x x x technical information both x

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orally and in writing Gain a working knowledge of competitive x x x x x x x business environments

Computer Information Systems Assessment Plan Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates I - Algorithm Development and CPSC 111 Semester Grade Every Fall Implementation: CPSC 141 Graded program assignment Every Fall Ability to develop an optimal CPSC 211 Graded lab exercise Every Fall algorithm to solve a problem MATH/MGMT 210 Semester Grade Every Fall II - Computer Architecture and CIS 111 Semester Grade Every Fall System Hardware: COMD 355 Semester Grade Every Spring Gain understanding of underlying CPSC 225 Subject area quiz scores Every Fall concepts and characteristics of CPSC 225 Subject area homework assignments Every Fall conceptual machines CPSC 225 Semester Grade Every Fall CPSC/CIS 311 Semester Grade Every Spring CPSC/CIS 325 Semester Grade Every Spring III - System Software: CPSC/CIS 311 Subject area homework assignments Every spring Gain understanding of software CPSC/CIS 325 Semester Grade Every spring comprising a computer system CPSC/CIS 441 Semester Grade Every Spring CPSC/CIS 441 Semester Grade Every Spring IV - Communication Skills: RHET 205 Semester Grade Every Semester Effectively communicate technical CPSC/CIS 441 Graded research paper Every Spring information both orally and in writing BUED 275 Semester Grade Every Semester V - Business Systems and COEM 175 Semester Grade Every Semester Methodologies: COMM 113 Semester Grade Every Semester Gain a working knowledge of CPSC/CIS 101 Semester Grade Every Semester competitive business environments FIN 138 Semester Grade Every Semester MGMT 235 Semester Grade Every Semester MGMT 341 Semester Grade Every Semester MGMT 349 Semester Grade Every Semester

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Computer Sciences Computer Science (CPSC) Assessment Grid Courses Assessment Tool

Outcomes CPSC 111 CPSC 141 CPSC 211 CPSC 215 CPSC 225 CPSC 231 CIS/CPSC 311 CPSC 415 CIS/CPSC 441 CPSC 493 111/ENGENGL 211/RHET 205 BUED 335 210MATH 212MATH Semester Grade(s) Chapter/Subject Quizzes or Tests Chapter/Subject Homework Paper Oral Presentation Grades Graded Programs(s)/Lab(s) Graded Senior Project Component Submittals Ability to develop an optimal x x x x x x algorithm to solve a problem Gain an understanding of underlying concepts and x x x x x x characteristics of real and conceptual machines Gain an understanding of software x x x x comprising a computer system

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Effectively communicate technical x x x x x information both orally and in writing

Computer Science Assessment Plan Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates I - Algorithm Development and MATH 212 Graded algorithm test Every Spring Implementation: CPSC 141 Graded program assignment Every Fall Ability to develop an optimal CPSC 211 Graded lab exercise Every Spring algorithm to solve a problem CPSC 493 Senior project work and grade Every Spring

II - Computer Architecture and CPSC 215 Graded program Spring of odd years System Hardware: CPSC 225 Homework scores Spring of even years Gain understanding of underlying CPSC 231 Quiz on aux. storage devices Fall of odd years concepts and characteristics of CPSC 225 Quiz scores Spring of even years real and conceptual machines

III - System Software: CPSC/CIS 441 Homework grades Every Fall Gain understanding of software CPSC 415 Homework grades Fall of even years comprising a computer system

IV - Communication Skills: CPSC 231 Copy of team programming project Fall of odd years Effectively communicate technical CPSC/CIS 441 Graded research paper Every Fall information both orally and in writing CPSC 415 Oral presentation grades Fall of even years CPSC 415 Graded research paper Fall of even years

CPSC Assessment Rubric

0 1 2 3 4 ( did not attempt) ( < 70%) (70% to 79%) (80% to 89%) ( >89%) (unacceptable) (fair) (good) (excellent)

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I – Algorithm Development & Implementation

Ia - Graded MATH 212 did not attempt poor or no grasp of the exhibits some grasp of exhibits a sufficient exhibits an excellent test on algorithms material the material grasp of a majority of grasp of all of the the material subject material Ib – Graded program did not attempt unable to develop and able to develop and able to develop and able to develop and assignment implement a working implement a working implement a working implement an optimal (CPSC 141 or other algorithm algorithm but lacking algorithm while algorithm while HOL course) certain disciplines incorporating most of incorporating all the associated associated disciplines disciplines Ic – Graded lab exercise did not attempt unable to develop and able to develop and able to develop and able to develop and (CPSC 211) implement working implement some implement a majority of implement all algorithms and/or show algorithms and/or the algorithms and algorithms and the ability to determine determine the order of determine their order of determine their order of the order of magnitude magnitude of at least magnitude magnitude of algorithms some implemented algorithms Id – Senior project did not attempt unable to develop or able to develop and able to develop and Able to develop and (CPSC 493) implement a working implement at least a implement an algorithm implement an optimal algorithm to perform the partially-working meeting most of the algorithm meeting all major requirements algorithm with at least major requirements major requirements some major requirements being met 0 1 2 3 4 ( did not attempt) ( < 70%) (70% to 79%) (80% to 89%) ( >89%) (unacceptable) (fair) (good) (excellent)

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IIa - Graded Assembly did not attempt unable to develop a able to develop a able to develop a able to develop a language program working program at the minimally-working program at the program at the (CPSC 215) hardware register level program at the hardware register level hardware register level hardware register level that meets most of the that meets all requirements requirements IIb – Homework scores did not attempt for the poor or no grasp of the exhibits some grasp of exhibits a sufficient exhibits an excellent from the Computer specific chapter chapter material the chapter material grasp of a majority of grasp of all of the Hardware Organization the chapter material chapter material course (CPSC 225) IIc – Quiz score from did not attempt poor or no grasp of the exhibits some grasp of exhibits a sufficient exhibits an excellent quiz on auxiliary storage material the material grasp of a majority of grasp of all of the devices the material material (CPSC 225) IId – Quiz scores from did not attempt for the poor or no grasp of the exhibits some grasp of exhibits a sufficient exhibits an excellent the Computer Hardware specific chapter chapter material the chapter material grasp of a majority of grasp of all of the Organization course the chapter material chapter material (CPSC 225)

0 1 2 3 4 ( did not attempt) ( < 70%) (70% to 79%) (80% to 89%) ( >89%) (unacceptable) (fair) (good) (excellent)

III – System Software

IIIa – Homework scores did not attempt for the poor or no grasp of the exhibits some grasp of exhibits a sufficient exhibits an excellent from the Database specific chapter chapter material the chapter material grasp of a majority of grasp of all of the Management Systems the chapter material chapter material course (CPSC/CIS 441) IIIb – Homework scores did not attempt for the poor or no grasp of the exhibits some grasp of exhibits a sufficient exhibits an excellent 95

from the Operating specific chapter chapter material the chapter material grasp of a majority of grasp of all of the Systems course the chapter material chapter material (CPSC 415)

0 1 2 3 4 ( did not attempt) ( < 70%) (70% to 79%) (80% to 89%) ( >89%) (unacceptable) (fair) (good) (excellent)

IV – Communication Skills

IVa – Copy of graded did not attempt unable to work as part able to work as part of a able to work as part of a able to work as part of a team programming of a team to develop a team to develop a team to develop a team to develop a assignment working program minimally-working program that meets program that meets all (CPSC 231) program meeting some most of the requirements requirements requirements IVb – Graded research did not attempt unable to effectively able to effectively able to effectively able to optimally and paper from the Database communicate main communicate at least communicate all of the effectively Management Systems concepts some main concepts main concepts while communicate all of the course while having excessive having relatively minor main concepts while (CPSC/CIS 441) grammatical errors grammatical errors having little to no grammatical errors IVc – Research oral did not attempt unable to effectively able to effectively able to effectively able to optimally and presentation grades from communicate main communicate at least communicate all of the effectively the Operating Systems concepts some main concepts main concepts while communicate all of the course with exhibiting exhibiting relatively main concepts while (CPSC 415) excessive distractions minor distractions exhibiting little to no distractions IVd – Graded research did not attempt unable to effectively able to effectively able to effectively able to optimally and 96

paper from the communicate main communicate at least communicate all of the effectively Operating Systems concepts some main concepts main concepts while communicate all of the course while having excessive having relatively minor main concepts while (CPSC 415) grammatical errors grammatical errors having little to no grammatical errors

Environmental Science

Courses Assessment Tool

BIOL BIOL GSCI CHEM ENVR ENVR ENVR ENVR Test Projec Lab Outcomes 200 202 111/112 111/112 342 343 377 337 Items ts Reports The student will be able to apply the scientific method to research X X X X X problems in the environmental science field

Use classroom theory to field understanding and application by participation in off campus class opportunities X X X X X X

Use technology associated with the study of environmental science X X X X X X X X X Communicate a scientifically informed world view through writing. X X X X X

Environmental Science Outcome Assessment Plan Assessment 0 1 2 3 4 Outcome Course Method Dates 97

The student Attempted, Demonstrates Demostrates Lab Final Every Attempted, no will be able to some satisfactory excellent BIOL 200 Project spring understanding apply the understanding understanding understanding Ecology of the scientific of the of the of the Section Every scientifc method to Did not scientifc scientifc scientifc BIOL 202 Exams fall method and research attempt. method and method and method and its application problems in its application its application its application to the the Every to the to the to the environmental environmental Various Lab other environmental environmental environmental science field. science field ENVR 342 Assignment fall science field. science field. science field. Habitat Every Demonstrates Demostrates Demonstrates Attempted, no Observation other some competent excellent understanding Use ENVR 342 Project fall understanding understanding understanding of form and classroom Week Every of form and of form and of form and function of theory to field Discussion other function of function of function of environmental understanding ENVR 343 Post fall Did not environmental environmental environmental science, and attempt. science, science, science, Every analysis of application by analysis of analysis of analysis of Industry field other data, and participation data, and data, and data, and ENVR 377 trips spring synthesis of in off campus synthesis of synthesis of synthesis of Plant Every concepts in class concepts in concepts in concepts in BIOL 202 Collections fall the field. opportunities the field. the field. the field.

Water Quality Every Use ENVR 337 Lab spring technology Soil Quality Every Demonstrates Demonstrates associated Attempted, no Demonstrates ENVR 342 Lab fall Did not competent excellent skill with the study skill in lab some skill in attempt. skill in lab in lab of BIOL 200, technique. lab technique. technique. technique. environmental 202, GSCI Laboratory various science 111,112, notebook CHEM111,112 various Communicate Habitat Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Not a Observation Every partial some competent excellence in attempted. scientifically ENVR 342 Project fall understanding understanding understanding scientific

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Healthcare-Nursing

HEALTHCARE-NURSING Curriculum Map Courses Assessment Tool

Outcomes 211BIOL 212BIOL 235BIOL 360BIOL CHEM 110 123BIOL Test Items Paper Lab Reports Develop understanding of function/structure/classification of human beings and their pathogens. x x x x Effectively communicate principles of biology through oral and written means x x x x Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques x x x x Demonstrate ability to know, analyze, and synthesize scientific principles x x x x

HealthCare/Nursing Assessment Plan Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates Develop understanding of BIOL 211 Laboratory midterm exam Every fall function/structure/classification of human BIOL 212 Laboratory final exam Every spring beings and their pathogens. BIOL 235 Microorganism paper Every spring BIOL 235 Microbiology annotated bibliography Every spring Effectively communicate principles of biology BIOL 211 Critical Thinking Assignment through oral and written means BIOL 212 Critical Thinking Assignment BIOL 235 Microbiology unknown lab exam Every spring Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory CHEM 110 Laboratory Grade Every fall techniques BIOL 235 Laboratory notebook Every spring BIOL 211 Critical Thinking Assignment Case Study Every fall 99

Demonstrate ability to know, analyze, and BIOL 123 Diet analysis project Every spring synthesize scientific principles BIOL 212 Critical Thinking Assignment Case Study Every spring

Health Care/Nursing Outcome Assessment Plan Assessment 0 1 2 3 4 Outcome Course Method Dates Attempted, Attempted, however, Demonstrates however, with demonstrates an Demonstrates no BIOL Laboratory Every Did not little understanding mastery of understanding 211 midterm exam fall attempt. understanding of human human anatomy of human of human anatomy and and physiology. anatomy and anatomy and physiology. physiology. physiology. Attempted, Attempted, however, Demonstrates however, with demonstrates an Demonstrates Develop understanding of no BIOL Laboratory Every Did not little understanding mastery of function/structure/classification understanding 212 final exam spring attempt. understanding of human human anatomy of human beings and their of human of human anatomy and and physiology. pathogens. anatomy and anatomy and physiology. physiology. physiology. Attempted, Attempted, however, Demonstrates however, with Demonstrates demonstrates an no mastery of little understanding BIOL Microorganism Every Did not understanding microbial understanding of microbial 235 paper spring attempt. of microbial biology, of microbial biology, biology, taxonomy or biology, taxonomy or taxonomy or ecology. taxonomy or ecology. ecology. ecology.

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Attempted, Attempted, however, Demonstrates however, with Demonstrates demonstrates an Microbiology no mastery of BIOL Every Did not little understanding annotated understanding scientific 235 spring attempt. understanding of scientific bibliography of scientific writing of scientific writing writing analysis. writing analysis. analysis. analysis. Attempted Attempted, however Demonstrates however, with Demonstrates Effectively communicate demonstrates an no mastery of principles of biology through little understanding understanding scientific oral and written means understanding of scientific of scientific writing of scientific writing writing analysis, and an Critical writing analysis, and an BIOL Did not analysis, an ability to Thinking analysis, an ability to 211 attempt. inability to communicate Assignment inability to communicate communicate important communicate important important information important information information with effective information with effective with effective written with effective written written communication. written communication. communication. communication.

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Attempted Attempted, however Demonstrates however, with Demonstrates demonstrates an no mastery of little understanding understanding scientific understanding of scientific of scientific writing of scientific writing writing analysis, and an Critical writing analysis, and an BIOL Did not analysis, an ability to Thinking analysis, an ability to 212 attempt. inability to communicate Assignment inability to communicate communicate important communicate important important information important information information with effective information with effective with effective written with effective written written communication. written communication. communication. communication. Attempted, Attempted, Microbiology however Demonstrates Demonstrates BIOL Every Did not however, with unknown lab demonstrates some skill in skill in lab 235 spring attempt. no skill in lab exam little skill in lab lab technique. technique. technique. technique. Attempted, Attempted, however, Demonstrates Demonstrates CHEM Laboratory Every Did not however, with demonstrates some skill in skill in lab 110 Grade fall attempt. no skill in lab little skill in lab lab technique. technique. technique. Demonstrate proficiency in technique. laboratory techniques Attempted, Demonstrates Attempted, however, Demonstrates acute attention however, with demonstrates an attention to to detail, no attention to little attention detail, effort in outstanding detail, effort in BIOL Laboratory Every Did not to detail, effort collecting effort in collecting 235 notebook spring attempt. in collecting detail, and collecting detail, and detail, and proficiency in detail, and disregard for disregard for the scientific mastery of the the scientific the scientific process. scientific process. process. process.

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Mathematics

Mathematics Curriculum Map

Math Major Course Outcomes

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Calculus I

Math 210 Elementary Statistics Math 212 Discrete Mathematics Math 231 Math 232 Calculus II Math 233 Calculus III Math 310 Probability Inferenceand Statistical Math 331 Linear Algebra Math 334 Foundations of Geometry Math 343 Algebraic Structures Math 431 Ordinary Differential Equations Math 432 Numerical Analysis Math 442 Advanced Calculus Math 496 Senior Seminar Cpsc 111 Introduction to Computer Science Problem Solving: Develop problem X X X X X X X solving skills. Communication: Communicate X X X X X X mathematical ideas in writing and 104

orally, using mathematical language and symbols. Proofs: Develop and evaluate mathematical conjectures and arguments to explain and validate X X X X X X X X X mathematical reasoning. Construct logical proofs to validate or refute mathematical conjectures. Modelling: Use mathematical modeling to simulate and predict X X X X X X X X real world phenomena. Technology: Use calculators, computers, and other available X X X X X X technology as tools to solve problems. Data Analysis: Collect, organize, and display data in meaningful forms. Use experimental and X X X X X theoretical probabilities as appropriate to formulate and solve problems involving uncertainty.

Mathematics Assessment Plan Outcome Course Assessment Method Dates Develop Problem Solving Skills Math 231 Related rates section score Every fall Math 232 Solids of revolution section score Every spring Math 431 Second order equation solving Every spring Model real life phenomena Math 210 Regression section score Every semester Math 233 Moment calculation section score Every fall Math 310 Probability modelling score Fall, odd years Math 331 Application section score Fall, even years Math 431 Heating/cooling rates section score Every spring Improve Proof Techniques Math 212 Score on methods of proof section Every spring Math 343 Take home proof score Fall, even years Math 442 Take home proof score Spring, even years Math 496 Presentation scores Every fall Improve Technological Skills Math 210 Computer assignment scores Every semester 105

Math 432 Computer assignment scores Spring, odd years

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Department of Natural Sciences Couse Offering Rotations (updated Fall 2016)

Credit Number Course Name Frequency s BIOL 101 Biological Science 4 Every semester + summer BIOL 123 Nutrition 3 Every Spring + summer BIOL 124 Human Biology 4 Once per year BIOL 200 General Biology 4 Every Fall BIOL 201 Zoology 4 Every Spring BIOL 202 Botany 4 Every Fall BIOL 211 Human A&P I 4 Every Fall + summer BIOL 212 Human A&P II 4 Every Spring + summer BIOL 221 Human Structure and Function 4 Kinesiology faculty BIOL 235 Microbiology 4 Every Spring BIOL 293 Special Problems - Research 1 As needed BIOL 298 Internship 1-3 As needed BIOL 311 Human A&P I 4 Every Fall BIOL 312 Human A&P II 4 Every Spring BIOL 334 Medical Terminology 2 Every Fall + summer BIOL 335 Microbiology 4 Every Spring BIOL 336 Methods of Teaching Biology 2 Education faculty BIOL 338 Genetics 4 Every Fall BIOL 341 Marine Biology 4 Spring - odd years BIOL 342 Ecology 4 Fall - odd years BIOL 343 Environmental Biology 4 Fall - even years BIOL 345 Biostatistics 4 Every Spring BIOL 360 Pathophysiology 3 Every Fall + summer BIOL 375 Biochemistry 4 Every Fall BIOL 437 Cell Biology 3 Every Spring BIOL 460 Bioethics 3 Spring BIOL 493 Special Problems - Research 1-3 As needed BIOL 496 Senior Seminar 1 Every Fall BIOL 498 Internship 1-3 As needed CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry 3 Every Spring CHEM 110 Chemistry for Health Sciences 4 Every Fall CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 5 Every Fall CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 5 Every Spring CHEM 271 Organic Chemistry I 4 Every Fall CHEM 272 Organic Chemistry II 4 Every Spring CHEM 278 Organic Analysis and Methods 2 Every Spring CHEM 293 Special Problems 1-3 As needed CHEM 331 Quantitative Analysis 4 Every other Fall CHEM 332 Instrumental Analysis 4 Every other Spring CHEM 336 Methods of Teaching Chemistry 2 ?? CHEM 375 Biochemistry 4 Every Fall CHEM 377 Environmental Chemistry 4 Every other year CHEM 431 Physical Chemistry I 4 Every other Fall CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry II 4 Every other Spring CHEM 435 Inorganic Chemistry 3 As needed CHEM 445 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 As needed CHEM 448 Special Topics 3-4 As needed 107

Credit Number Course Name Frequency s CHEM 493 Special Problems 1 As needed CHEM 496 Seminar 1 Every Fall CHEM 498 Chemistry Internship 1 As needed Introduction to Computer Information CIS 111 3 every fall Systems CPSC 111 Introduction to Computer Science 3 every fall CPSC 141 Visual Basic Programming 3 every fall CPSC 211 Data Structures 3 every spring CPSC 215 Assembly Language Programming 3 spring of odd years CPSC 225 Computer Hardware Organization 3 spring of even years CPSC 231 Introduction to File Processing 3 fall of odd years CPSC 248 Java Programming (or other topic) 3 fall of odd years CPSC 415 Operating Systems 3 fall of even years CPSC 435 Artificial Intelligence 3 spring of even years CPSC 448 Advanced Visual Basic Programming 3 spring of odd years as needed CPSC 493 Senior Project 3 every spring CPSC/CIS 101 Introduction to Personal Computers 3 every semester CPSC/CIS 311 Systems Analysis and Design 3 spring of even years CPSC/CIS 325 Data Communications 3 fall of even years CPSC/CIS 441 Data Base Management Systems 3 every fall GSCI 111 Geology 3 or 4 Fall, Summer GSCI 112 Meteorology 3 or 4 Spring, Summer GSCI 115 Physical Science 3 or 4 Fall, Summer GSCI 230 History and Philosophy of Science 3 Fall GSCI 313 Astronomy 3 Spring MATH 120 Math for Elementary Teachers 1 2 Every Fall MATH 121 Math for Elementary Teachers 2 3 Every Spring MATH 124 Intermediate Algebra 3 Every Fall MATH 129 College Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Every Fall MATH 210 Statistics - seated 3 Every Semester MATH 210 Statistics - online 3 Every semester MATH 212 Discrete Math 3 Every Spring MATH 310 Probability and Statistical Inference 3 Every other Fall MATH 331 Linear Algebra 3 Every other Fall MATH 334 Foundations of Geometry 1 As needed MATH 334 Foundations of Geometry 1 Every other Fall MATH 343 Algebraic Structures 3 Every other Fall MATH 431 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Every Spring MATH 432 Numerical Analysis 3 Every other Spring MATH 442 Advanced Calculus 3 Every other Spring MATH 490 Readings in Mathematics 1 Every Fall MATH 496 Mathematics Seminar 1 Every Fall PHYS 211 General Physics I 5 Every Fall PHYS 212 General Physics II 5 Every Spring PHYS 231 Engineering Physics I 5 Every Fall PHYS 232 Engineering Physics II 5 Every Spring PHYS 245 Circuit Analysis 3 Every other Spring PHYS 248/448 Special Topics 1-3 As needed PHYS 293/493 Special Problems 1-3 As needed 108

Credit Number Course Name Frequency s PHYS 296/496 Physics Seminar 1 As needed PHYS 342 Thermodynamics 3 Every other Fall PHYS 351 Statics 3 Every other Spring PHYS 352 Dynamics 3 Every other Fall PHYS 411 Modern Physics 3 As needed PHYS 412 Eletromagnetism 3 As needed

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Appendix D: Degree Check Sheets

Pre-Physcial Therapy at Evangel

If you are interested in the field of Physical Therapy, Evangel University offers two different courses of study. For those of you who would like to pursue a career focused on athletics and exercise therapy, the Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy may be the track for you. If you are more intrigued by the biology and chemistry behind physical therapy, the Pre-Physical Therapy – Biology may be the track more suited to your interests. Cr Cr Pre-PT Exercise Science Pre-PT Biology . . ATEP 112 First Aid & for the Prof. Rescuer 3 BIOL 200 General Biology 4 ATEP 124 Intro. to Athletic Training 3 BIOL 201 Zoology 4 ATEP 236 Basic Athletic Training 3 BIOL 202 Botany 4 ATEP 333 Therapeutic Modalities & Lab 3 BIOL 335 Microbiology 4 ATEP 366 Assessment in Athletic Injury: 3 BIOL 338 Genetics 4 Lower Extremity BIOL 341 Marine Biology, ATEP 376 Assessment In Athletic Injury: 3 BIOL 342 Ecology, or 4 Head, Neck, and Spine BIOL 343 Env. Biology (choose one) ATEP 386 Assessment in Athletic Injury: 3 BIOL 437 Cell Biology 3 Upper Extremity BIOL 123 Nutrition (seated or online) 3 BIOL 496 Senior Seminar 1 ATEP 376 Head, Neck, and Spine Assessment ATEP 366 Assessment in Athletic Injury Lower BIOL 200 Biological Science 4 Extremity 3 ATEP 386 Assessement in Athletic Injury Upper Extremity (choose one) BIOL 211 Human Anatomy and Phys. I 4 CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 5 BIOL 212 Human Anatomy and Phys. II 4 CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 5 BIOL 334 Medical Terminology 2 CHEM 271 Organic Chemistry I 4 BIOL 360 Pathophysiology & Lab 3 CHEM 375 Biochemistry 4 EXER 210 Statistics in Kinesiology 3 MATH 231 Calculus I (or Math 129) EXER 422 Physiology of Exercise & Lab 4 CPSC 101 Personal Computing* 3 EXER 450 Biomechanics 3 PHYS 211 General Physics I 5 EXER 496 Professional Seminar 1 PHYS 212 General Physics II 5 CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 5 MATH 129 College Algebra and Trig. 3 PHYS 211 General Physics I 5 PHYS 212 General Physics II 5 Minimum Total Credits to Graduate** 124

*CPSC 101 must be taken for 3 credits if the proficiency exam is not passed. The proficiency exam is to be taken in the first semester. ** This program chart does not include the University Proficiencies and Common Core courses necessary to complete the minimum requirement of 124 credit hours. Only the Major Content Area Requirements

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