1995-1996 Academic Catalog

70 Profile The Department of Communication Arts utilizes a combination of theory and practice to help students communicate effectively in a wide range of situations. Faculty James Phipps, Chairman: Professor of Communication Arts. Former president, Speech Communication Association of Ohio; village councilman; experienced sportscaster; president, Mid-Ohio Conference. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1975. At Cedarville since 1968. J. Wesley Baker, Professor of Communication Arts. Experienced newscaster; researcher in interactive video. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1980; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1977. Gary Barker, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1986; M.F.A., Michigan State University, 1989; post-graduate study, Regents College, England, The Central School of Speech and Drama, Summer, 1989. At Cedarville since 1992. Deborah Haffey, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Popular conference speaker; debate coach. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1969. At Cedarville since 1986. James Kragel, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1977; M.A., Wheaton College, 1984. At Cedarville since 1994. James Leightenheimer, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Advisor of WSRN; Experienced broadcaster. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1980; M.A., Ohio University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1982. J. Michael Lopez, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Coordinator of Fundamentals Program. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1975; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1985. At Cedarville since 1984. Clifford Johnson, Assistant to the President, Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.Ed., Western Washington University, 1949; M.Ed., Western Washington University, 1953; D.Ed., University of Washington, 1962. At Cedarville since 1962. Diane Merchant, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Coordinator of secondary education program. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1978; M.A., Kent State University, 1990; graduate study, The Ohio State University. At Cedarville since 1986. Kurt Moreland, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Advisor for the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1976; M.A., West Virginia University, 1978; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Purdue University. At Cedarville since 1981. David Robey, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Forensics; Director of the Village Players. Experienced actor; professional speaker; communications consultant. Education: B.A., Pillsbury Bible College, 1970; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; graduate study, Tennessee Temple University, 1974; Ph.D., Union Graduate School, 1989. At Cedarville since 1981. Margaret Wheeler, Instructor of Communication Arts. Educa– tion: B.A., Cedarville College, 1964. At Cedarville since 1995. Cedan1il/e Forensics Teams have captured the state title.five ofthe last six years by d~feating major universities like Ohio State, Miami, and Bowling Green.