1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Communication Arts Profile The Department of Communication Arts utilizes a combina– tion 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 mayor; experienced sportscaster. 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 Bake1·, 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. Gai·y Barker, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Member, Actors' Equity Association. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1986; M.F.A., Michigan State University, 1989; postgradu– ate 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, Associate 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, Professor of Communication Arts. 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, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Coordinator of secondary education program; member, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1978; M.A., Kent State University, 1990; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1996. 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, Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Forensics; Director of Theatre. 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. Coordina– tor of Fundamentals Program. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1964. M.Ed., Central State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1995. Broadcasting majors pursue internships to gain experience and shmpen their career focus. Paula Faris worked as an intern with CNN Sports in Atlanta, Georgia.