1999-2000 Academic Catalog

The purpose of the Department of Business Administration is, "To facilitate the development ofbusiness leaders who are personally discerning, professionally competent, and who will influence their organizations, professions, and culture from a Biblical world view. " Given our vision as a depart– ment, our broader mission is to provide students with an education in business theory and practice from a distinctly Christian paradigm. To effectively foster academic achieve– ment and personal character, we purpose to create an environ– ment characterized by excellence in teaching, service, intellec– tual contribution, and collegiality. Essential to our mission is the creation of a learning environ– ment that encourages, stimulates, and challenges students and faculty to maximize their personal potential in their chosen field of academic endeavor. To facilitate this learning environment, we will use a value-centered curriculum enhanced by an extensive information technology system and a series of personal and professional development seminars. In addition, across the curriculum, we have integrated ethical consider– ations, global awareness, and an emphasis on oral and written communication skills. The distinctive competency ofour program is the integration of biblical truth within each of the business disciplines. In light of our mission, the department has established the following goals: 1. We will create a learning environment that encourages, stimulates, and challenges students to maximize their personal potential in the chosen field of academic endeavor. 2. We will create a value-centered curriculum enhanced by an emphasis on topics critical to the student's competency in the world of work. 3. We will provide faculty with professional and academic opportunities to enhance both teaching competencies and intellectual contributions. 4. We will encourage the relationship between the Depart– ment and significant constituencies that impact our mission and its implementation. A college preparatory curriculum in high school provides the best preparation for the bachelor degree programs in the Department of Business Administration. Three or four years of high school mathematics, including calculus, are recommended for students anticipating graduate study in business. No previous coursework in bookkeeping or accounting is neces– sary. Because of extensive computer utilization in the business curriculum, electives in computer programming or software packages may prove to be helpful. Marinus Hazen, Chairman: Associate Professor of Accounting. Education: B.B.A., Ohio University, 1963; M.B.A., Ohio University, 1964; C.P.A., State of Ohio, 1965; all work completed for D.B.A. except dissertation, Cleveland State University. At Cedarville since 1983. Richard Baldwin, Professor ofManagement. Education: B.S.E.E., Iowa State University, 1955; M.B.A., University of Dayton, 1968; L.L.B., LaSalle Correspondence University, 1973; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1987; President's Fellow, American Graduate College oflnternational Management, interim, 1987. At Cedarville since 1975. Jeffrey Fawcett, Associate Professor ofMarketing. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1982; M.B.A., University ofBaltimore, 1986; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Cleveland State University. At Cedarville since 1987. Timothy Hansell, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems. Education: B.S., Wright State University, 1982; M.S., Ohio State University, 1990. At Cedarville since 1998. Charles Hartman, Associate Professor of Business Law and Accounting. Education: B.A., Michigan State University, 1984; M.B.A., Michigan State University, 1984; J.D., University of Dayton School ofLaw, 1997. At Cedarville since 1989. Martha Johnson, Associate Professor of Office Systems. Educa– tion: B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1975; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1978. Certified Professional Secretary, 1986. At Cedarville since 1983. Sharon Johnson (Mr.), Professor of Management. Education: B.S., Florida State University, 1969; M.B.A. Florida State University, 1973; D.B.A., Florida State University, 1978. At Cedarville since 1993. John LeBlanc, Associate Professor ofManagement. Education: B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1974; M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1976. At Cedarville since 1999. William Ragle, Assistant Professor of Finance. Education: B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1976; M.B.A., University of North Texas, 1988; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1996. At Cedarville since 1995. David Rotman, Director of Computer Services; Associate Professor ofManagement Information Systems. Education: B.S., Taylor University, 1968; M.A.T., Indiana University, 1972; C.D.P., Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals, 1980; Ph.D., Nova University, 1994. At Cedarville since 1984. David Schmidt, Assistant Professor ofManagement. Education: B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1974; M.A., University of Nebraska, 1992; M.B.A., University of Nebraska, 1995; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, University of Nebraska. At Cedarville since 1998. Galen Smith, Professor of Economics. Education: B.A., Washburn University, 1966; M.S., Kansas State University, 1968; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary, 1978; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1998. At Cedarville since 1981. Sarah Smith, Associate Professor of Accounting. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1975; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1976; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982. At Cedarville since 1980. Kenneth St. Clair, Associate Professor of Business. Education: B.S., University of Illinois, 1956; C.P.A., State of Ohio, 1962; M.S., University of Illinois, 1963; graduate study, University of Nebraska, 1964-65; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986-87. At Cedarville since 1959. Susan Terkelsen, Assistant Professor of Office Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1988; M.A., Miami University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1999. Ronald Walker, Professor ofManagement Science. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1965; M.S., University ofMichigan, 1966; D.B.A., Kent State University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1978. Bert Wheeler, Associate Professor of Economics. Education: B.S., University of Tennessee, 1981; M.A., University of Tennessee, 1984; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1985. At Cedarville since 1992. Richard Wolf, Assistant Professor ofManagement Information Systems. Education: B.S., University of Maryland, 1992; M.S., George Washington University, 1995. At Cedarville since 1996. Duane Wood, Academic Vice President; Professor ofManagement. Education: B.S.M.E., Rose-Hulrnan Institute of Technology, 1964; M.B.A., Butler University, 1968; D.B.A., Indiana University, 1974. At Cedarville since 1987. Clifford Fawcett, Professor Emeritus ofManagement. Education: B.S.E.E., University ofMaryland, 1958; M.B.A., American Univer– sity, 1970; D.B.A., George Washington University, 1976. At Cedarville since 1983.