Curriculum Vitae 2016 Rev. Barbara L. Howard Associate Professor, Evangel University Humanities Department 1111 N. Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri 65802 417-865-2815, Extension 8644 Email: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • Associate Professor, Evangel University, 2013 to present • Director, Writing and Learning Center, 14 years. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate tutors. Primary advisor for at risk students. • Chair, English Department, Central Bible College, 9 years. • Thirty-four years of teaching experience in academic and adult education. • Extensive experience teaching in multi-cultural environments and developmental education. • Innovative teacher devoted to education, learning, and the personal growth of the student. • Credentialed minister with The General Council of the Assemblies of God. • Teaching Certification, State of Missouri • Twenty-eight years of ministry with my late husband in the pastorate and the U. S. Army Chaplaincy. I have taught numerous adult Bible studies for Protestant Women of the Chapel, directed children and youth programs, and coordinated numerous community service organization for military families. EDUCATION • Missouri State University 30 Graduate Hours in English beyond the MA • University of Missouri Master of Arts, English Education, 1975 • University of Missouri Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature, 1972 • Evangel University 128 Undergraduate Hours • Central Bible College Israel Study Trip • Defense Language Institute Certificate of Training in Teaching English as a Second Language ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS • Chancellor’s List, Missouri State University • Who’s Who Among American Teachers ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE • Associate Professor, Evangel University, 2013 to present • Central Bible College, English Department, 3000 N. Grant, Springfield, Missouri, 15 years • Guest Lecturer, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China • Adjunct Professor, Midlands Technical College, English Department, 316 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, South Carolina • Adjunct Professor, Central Texas College, Army Education Center, Yano Hall, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii • Adjunct Professor, Monmouth University (formerly Monmouth College), Department of English and Foreign Languages, West Long Branch, New Jersey • Adjunct Professor, Kansas State University, English Department, Denison Hall, Manhattan, Kansas • Adjunct Professor, University of Alaska, Adult Education Department, Anchorage, Alaska • Instructor, Central Texas College, Basic Skills Adult Education, Fort Richardson, Alaska • Adjunct Professor, Seattle Pacific University, Ft. Lewis Extension Campus, Ft. Lewis, Washington • Adjunct Professor, Pearce College (formerly Ft. Steilacoom Community College), Ft. Lewis Extension Campus, Ft. Lewis, Washington COURSES TAUGHT AT EVANGEL UNIVERSITY • Intensive Grammar Review • Basic English Skills • Composition • Effective Communication • Introduction to Literature COURSES TAUGHT AT CENTRAL BIBLE COLLEGE • American Literature • World Literature • English Literature • Creative Writing • Composition • Composition and Rhetoric • College Success • Freshman Seminar • Public Speaking • Fundamentals of English TEACHING EVALUATIONS • Quantitative score averages 4.62 on a 5 point scale PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS • Licensed Minister, The Assemblies of God • National Council of Teachers of English • Conference of College Composition and Communication • Association for Freshman Success PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS • College English • Research in the Teaching of English • NCTE Online Journal PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES • Higher Learning Commission Conference, Chicago, Illinois • Conference of Composition and Communication, San Antonio, Texas • Association for Freshman Success Conference, Branson Missouri • Symposium for Doctor of Ministry, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary • Conference of Composition and Communication, San Antonio, Texas • South Central Freshman Success Initiatives Association Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas • First Year Experience Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • Secretary, Association for Freshman Success • Presenter, Freshman Success Conference • Discussion Facilitator, Association for Freshman Success Conference • Discussion Facilitator Professional Development Seminar, Evangel University SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS • Book Review (2006) of Light on the Path, A Christian Perspective on College Success, Thomson Wadsworth Publishers • Book Review (2012) of Writing Our World, Thomas Wadsworth Publishers SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE • Sponsor, Missions Trip to India • Chair, Writing & Learning Center/Student Success Committee • Chair, Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching for Self-Study Committee • Committee Member, Assessment Committee • Committee Member, Core Curriculum Committee • Committee Member, Division of Arts and Sciences • Sponsor, Voice, Student Publication • Leadership Retreat • Class sponsor • Committee Member, Financial Aid Committee • Committee Member, Publications Committee • Committee Member, Curriculum Committee • Chair, Academic Advisory Task Force Committee • Chair, Absence Committee, • Committee Member, Absence Committee • David Howard Memorial Scholarship • Lifetime Member, Spartan Booster Club • College Fair Booth SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY • Impact Program, North Point A/G Church • Pregnancy Care Center Walk for Life • Pregnancy Care Center Banquet • Celebrate America Outreach • Highland’s Children’s Home • Latin America Child Care Sponsor • Native American Missions • World Missions • Victory Mission • Aged Ministers Assistance • Convoy of Hope .