Education That Makes a Difference

Disciplines & Faculty

Liberal Arts is a flexible program which relies on student and faculty contact.  Students are encouraged to find faculty members whose specialization or interests are as close as possible to their own.  Initially the Liberal Arts director will help you to connect with faculty in your disciplines who may share similar interests.

Students pursuing a liberal arts major will be able to develop close ties to faculty in one or more of their disciplines.  With the Liberal Arts Director, they will serve as important guides as you complete your program.  They can provide support, guidance, and disciplinary knowledge as students develop their major interests.  They may also work with you on your senior thesis.


The following is a list of possible disciplines, with suggestions for initial faculty contacts from each one.  Additional academic areas can be found among the degree programs and minors.  Additional faculty along with their research interests can be found using the Faculty Directory.

DisciplineFaculty Contact
Biochemistry/Chemistry Dr. Mary McCourt
Biology Dr. William J. Edwards
Communication Studies Dr. Mark Barner
Computer & Information Sciences Dr. Suzanne Wagner
Criminal Justice Dr. Craig Rivera
English Dr. Jeanne Laurel
Fine Arts Dr. Sharon Watkinson
History Dr. Seneca Vaught
Mathematics Dr. Wendy L. Duignan
Modern and Classical Languages (French, Italian, Spanish) Dr. C. Henrik Borgstrom
Nursing Dr. Frances Crosby
Philosophy Dr. James Delaney 
Political Science Dr. Dave Reilly
Psychology Dr. Donna Thompson
Religious Studies Dr. Brian Bennett
Social Work Dr. Clementine Laverman
Sociology Dr. Todd Schoepflin
Theater Studies
Dr. Sharon Watkinson
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