2003-2004 Academic Catalog

59 Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1977; M.A., Wheaton College, 1984. At Cedarville since 1994. James O. Leightenheimer, Associate Professor of Communica- tion Arts. Advisor of U99.5; experienced broadcaster. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980; M.A., Ohio University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1982. J. Michael López, 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. Mischelle L. McIntosh, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Media Research. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Pensacola Christian College, 1981; M.A., University of West Florida, 1992. At Cedarville since 1999. Diane A. Merchant, Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Professional dramaturg and arts administration consultant. Advisor of Alpha Beta Phi, the university chapter of the national theatre honor society. Active member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas, and Ohio Theatre Alliance. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1978; post-graduate work in theatre, Kent State University, 1983-84; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1989. Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1996. At Cedarville since 1986. Matthew M. Moore, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Forensics. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1992; M.A., Miami University, 1997. At Cedarville since 1998. Kurt D. Moreland, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Advisor for the student chapter of the Society for Human Re- source Management. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1976; M.A., West Virginia University, 1978; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Purdue University. At Cedarville since 1981. James R. Phipps , Professor of Communication Arts. Former president, Speech Communication Association of Ohio; Village of Cedarville mayor; experienced sportscaster. Education : B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1975. At Cedarville since 1968. David H. Robey, Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Theatre; experienced actor; professional speaker; communica- tions 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. Rebecca M. B. Sietman, Instructor of Communication Arts. Debate Coach. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1999. M.A., Ohio State University, 2002. At Cedarville since 2003. Margaret S. Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Coordinator of Fundamentals of Speech Program. Educa- tion: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964; M.Ed., Central State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1995. Technical Support Staff Donald N.C. Jones , Technical Director and Designer. Education : B.A., Bob Jones University, 1993. At Cedarville since 1982. Steven W. Wood , Assistant Technical Director/Production Manager. Education: B.S., Baptist Bible College, 1998; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2001. At Cedarville since 2001. David G. Bastress , Electronic Media Technician. Education : Practical Bible Training School, 1970 and John Brown University, 1980. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, & repair of audio & video equipment used by the department and the campus radio station. At Cedarville since 2002. CommunicationArts School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible Students who choose to major in electronic media will receive excellent training for careers such as audio and video production, station management, journalism, website design and management, graphic design, and digital media production. Cedarville’s theatre program prepares students for a career in any aspect of professional theatre, including acting, directing, theater design/technology, and theatre management. Other career opportunities include: • Actor • Legislative correspondent • Advertising executive • Mediation specialist • Anchorperson • News director • Arts administrator • Nonprofit organization • Business manager director • Communication consultant • Political campaign • Communication statistician director • Community relations director • Political analyst • Customer service • Politician representative • Public information officer • Development officer • Publications editor • Film director • Publicist • Fund raiser • Radio talk-show host • Health services manager • Recording company • Human rights officer executive • Journalist • Seminar leader • Labor relations consultant • Sports announcer • Legal communication • Theatre director consultant Faculty Charles W. Elliott , Chairman: Professor of Communication Arts. Professional Member: Asian Mass Communication Research & Information Centre; Assoc’n for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication; Chinese Communication Assoc’n; Pacific & Asian Communication Assoc’n. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Temple University, 1984; Ph.D., Temple University, 1994. At Cedarville since 2003. J. Wesley Baker, Professor of Communication Arts. Director of Electronic Media program; experienced newscaster; researcher in interactive media. 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. Rebecca M. Baker, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Member of Springfield Arts Council; Licensed Speech Patholo- gist; experienced actress and director. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1973; M.A., Bob Jones University, 1975; M.A., University of Cincinnati, 1996. At Cedarville from 1977-79 and since 2001. Derrick L. Green, Instructor of Communication Arts, Assistant Director of Forensics. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1997; M.A., Miami University, 1999. At Cedarville since 2002. Clark Greer, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Media Research. Education : B.A., Los Angeles Baptist College, 1978; M. Div., Northwest Baptist Seminary, 1981; M.A., University of Southern California, 1985; Ph.D., Bowling Green State Univer- sity, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Deborah B. Haffey , Professor of Communication Arts. Popular conference speaker. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1969; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2002. At Cedarville since 1986. Clifford L. 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. James L. Kragel, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts.