2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Communication Arts 2007-08 Cedarville University 67 Communication Arts Clark Greer , Associate 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 University, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Deborah B. Haffey , Professor of Communication Arts. 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 , 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 , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1977; M.A., Wheaton College, 1984. At Cedarville since 1994. James O. Leightenheimer , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. 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 , Professor of Communication Arts. 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 1989. 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 , Associate Professor of Communication Arts. 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. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1975. At Cedarville since 1968. Rebecca M. Sietman , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Debate Coach. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1999; M.A., The Ohio State University, 2002. Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2005. At Cedarville since 2003. Margaret S. Wheeler , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964; M.Ed., Central State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1995. Technical Support Staff Donald N.C. Jones , Designer and Technical Director. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1973; graduate studies: Tennessee Temple University, 1974-76; Oxford University (England), 1977; University of the South, 1983; Rhode Island School of Design, 2002. At Cedarville since 1984. Timothy J. Phipps , Assistant Technical Director/Production Manager. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 2002; At Cedarville since 2005. David G. Bastress , Electronic Media Technician. Education: Practical Bible Training School, 1970; John Brown University, 1980. At Cedarville since 2002. Career Opportunities Careers in communications are varied and vast. Graduates in the communications studies major excel in careers in public relations, personnel management, communication consulting, media communication, political communication, cross-cultural communication, and corporate education training. Students who major in electronic media receive excellent training for careers in audio and video production, station management, digital media production, journalism, interactive media design, and management. The theatre program prepares students for a variety of careers in different aspects of drama and professional theatre. The program allows students to prepare for jobs in acting and directing or for opportunities in theater design, technology, and management. Graduates not only find employment options for these positions in the arts but also in social, educational, and ministry contexts. These majors also equip students to pursue graduate studies in communication and other fields such as law, theology, and business. 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 • Sales/Marketing Rep. Labor relations consultant • Seminar leader Legal communication • Sports announcer consultant • Theatre director Faculty Charles W. Elliott , Chairman : Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Temple University, 1984; Ph.D., Temple University, 1994. At Cedarville since 2003. J. Wesley Baker , Distinguished Professor of Communication Arts. 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. 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-present. Robert L. Clements , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1970; M.Ed., Wright State University, 1983; graduate study - The Ohio State University, 2002. At Cedarville since 2003. Derrick L. Green , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts, Assistant Director of Forensics. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1997; M.A., Miami University, 1999. At Cedarville since 2002. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •