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.
The College is justifiably proud of the accomplishments of its Faculty. In particular, the Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Teaching, the Dean’s Award for Research and Creative Activity, and the Charles E. Diehl Society Award for Service 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
Dean’s 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
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
