Faculty

Rhodes’ strength as a distinguished college of the liberal arts and sciences is dependent on an exceptionally able student body and a faculty of effective teachers and committed scholars. College planning, including curriculum and academic facilities, is done with the objective of making it possible for students and faculty to create an imaginative and challenging learning experience.

Rhodes recruits faculty members who demonstrate excellent teaching and who show promise of continued and significant scholarly activity. The College also depends on the Faculty to provide leadership not only in academic development for the College but also in the overall governance of the institution. In the section of this bulletin titled “The Educational Program”, the members of each academic department are named with year of appointment, area specialties, and additional educational background information.on.

The College is justifiably proud of the accomplishments of its Faculty. In particular, the Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Teaching, the Clarence Day Award for Research and Creative Activity, and the Jameson M. Jones Outstanding Faculty Service Award are given to those individuals judged as deserving of special recognition. Award winners have been as follows:

Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Teaching
1981  Dr. Jack U. Russell, Mathematics
1982  Dr. Marshall E. McMahon, Economics
1983  Dr. William Larry Lacy, Philosophy
1984  Dr. James M. Vest, French
1985  Dr. Fred W. Neal, Religious Studies
1986  Dr. E. Llewellyn Queener, Psychology
1987  Dr. Rebecca Sue Legge, Business Administration
1988  Dr. Terry W. Hill, Biology
1989  Dr. F. Michael McLain, Religious Studies
1990  Dr. Cynthia Marshall, English
1991  Dr. William T. Jolly, Classics
1992  Dr. G. Kenneth Williams, Mathematics
1993  Dr. Jennifer Brady, English
1994  Dr. Horst R. Dinkelacker, Modern Languages and Literatures
1995  Dr. Carolyn R. Jaslow, Biology
1996  Professor Julia Ewing, Theatre
1997  Dr. Bradford D. Pendley, Chemistry
1998  Dr. Ellen T. Armour, Religious Studies
1999  Dr. Michael R. Drompp, History
2000  Dr. Brian W. Shaffer, English
2001  Dr. Stephen R. Haynes, Religious Studies
2002  Dr. Marshall Boswell, English
2003  Dr. Brent Hoffmeister, Physics
2004 Dr. Timothy S. Huebner, History
2005 Dr. Stephen J. Ceccoli, International Studies
2006 Dr. Tina Barr, English
2007 Dr. Patrick Shade, Philosophy
2008 Dr. Mark W. Muesse, Religious Studies
2009 Dr. P. Eric Henager, Modern Languages and Literatures
2010 Dr. Gordon Bigelow, English
2011 Dr. Bernadette McNary-Zak, Religious Studies

Clarence Day Award for Research and Creative Activity
1981  Dr. John F. Copper, International Studies
1983  Professor Jack D. Farris, English
1984  Dr. Richard D. Gilliom, Chemistry
1985  Dr. David H. Kesler, Biology
1986  Professor Tony Lee Garner, Theatre
1987  Dr. James M. Olcese, Biology
1988  Dr. John F. Copper, International Studies
1989  Dr. Alan P. Jaslow, Biology
1990  Dr. Jack H. Taylor, Physics
1991  Dr. Marcus D. Pohlmann, Political Science
1992  Dr. Steven L. McKenzie, Religious Studies
1993  Dr. Robert J. Strandburg, Psychology
1994  Dr. Andrew A. Michta, International Studies
1995  Dr. Brian W. Shaffer, English
1996  Dr. Cynthia A. Marshall, English
1997  Dr. Stephen R. Haynes, Religious Studies
1998  Dr. Robert M. MacQueen, Physics
1999  Dr. Gail P. C. Streete, Religious Studies
2000  Dr. Susan M. Kus, Anthropology/Sociology
2001  Dr. Michael Nelson, Political Science
2002  Dr. Lynn B. Zastoupil, History
2003  Dr. Natalie K. Person, Psychology
2004 Dr. David P. McCarthy, Art
2005 Dr. Daniel G. Arce, Economics
2006 Dr. Ming Dong Gu, Modern Languages and Literatures
2007 Dr. Marshall Boswell, English
2008 Dr. Mary Miller, Biology
2009 Dr. Christopher Mouron, Mathematics and Computer Science
2010 Dr. Terry Hill, Biology; Dr. Darlene Loprete, Chemistry
2011 Dr. Jeffrey Jackson, History

Diehl Society Award for Service
1988  Dr. Harold Lyons, Chemistry
1989  Dr. John S. Olsen, Biology
1990  Professor David Ramsey, Music
1991  Dr. David Y. Jeter, Chemistry
1992  Dr. Gail C. McClay, Education
1993  Dr. Robert L. Llewellyn, Philosophy
1994  Dr. Douglas W. Hatfield, History
1995  Dr. Rebecca Sue Legge, Business Administration
1996  Dr. Charles C. Orvis, Economics
1997  Dr. Donald W. Tucker, Modern Languages and Literatures
1998  Dr. Kathryn L. Wright, Modern Languages and Literatures
1999  Dr. Marcus D. Pohlmann, Political Science
2000  Dr. F. Michael McLain, Religious Studies
2001  Dr. Michael P. Kirby, Political Science
2002  Dr. Robert J. Strandburg, Psychology
2003  Dr. Marsha D. Walton, Psychology
2004 Dr. Joseph A. Favazza, Religious Studies

The Jameson M. Jones Outstanding Faculty Service Award
2005 Dr. Ellen T. Armour, Religious Studies
2006 Dr. Timothy S. Huebner, History
2007 Dr. John C. Kaltner, Religious Studies
2008 Dr. Gail P. C. Streete, Religious Studies
2009 Dr. David Kesler, Biology
2010 Dr. Steve Ceccoli, International Studies
2011 Prof. David Jilg, Theatre