Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Walter B. Sinnamon 

P.O. Box 1020, 907 Wesleyan Dr.

Southern Wesleyan University

Box 1817

Central, SC  29630

864-644-5265  Office

864-644-5902  Fax

wsinnamon@swu.edu  Email

EDUCATION:

            Ph.D., Zoology, Clemson University, May 1985

Dissertation Title:  The Effects of Pinealectomy, Exogenous Melatonin Administration and Melatonin Antibody Production on         Hibernation in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.

            Work on M. Ed. with concentration in Biology at State University of New York at Geneseo, 1975-1977.

            B.S., Zoology, Houghton College, June 1969

TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD:

            Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC  29630

 Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences - 2005 to present

Chair of the Division of Science - 2003 to present

Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Clinical Services, MUSC - 2001 to present

Professor of Biology - 1990 to present

Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Effectiveness  - 1993 to 2003

Associate Director of Planning - 1992 to 1993

Grant Proposal Coordinator - 1990 to 1992

Associate Professor of Biology - 1985 to 1990

Director of Research for LEAP (Leadership Education for Adult Professionals) - 1988 to 1990

Coordinator of Cooperative Program with Clemson University - 1985 to1990

Assistant Professor of Biology - �1982 to 1985

                        Courses taught at Southern Wesleyan University:  Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Animal/Comparative/Environmental Physiology,  Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Ecology, Physiology of Behavior, Biology Seminar, Survey of Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, Animal Behavior,  Research Methods in LEAP, Stress Management Seminar, and Methods of Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary Schools

            Clemson University, Department of Zoology, Clemson, SC  29631

Graduate Teaching Assistantship - August 1977 to June 1982.

                    Systems Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology

            Houghton Academy, Houghton, NY  14744

Business Manager - August 1973 to July 1977

Science Instructor - August 1969 to July 1977.

                     Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Health

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Forensic Science Seminar (FRSC 3101), "Firearms and Gunshot Residue," Southern Wesleyan University, Fall 2007

Forensic Science Seminar (FRSC 3101), " Trace Evidence," Southern Wesleyan University, Fall 2007

Introduction to Forensic Science (FRSC 2103), Southern Wesleyan University, Spring 2007

National Science Foundation Day at Clemson University, Clemson, SC, January 12, 2006

"The Application of Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Pathology to Stimulate Student Interest in the Sciences," Chautauqua NSF Short Course, June 23-25, 2005, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

"Introducing Forensic Science into College Classrooms," Chautauqua NSF Short Course, June 27-29, 2004, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN

Physiology Teachers Conference, October 17, 2003, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC

The Laboratory Safety Institute Short Course, July 29-August 1, 2003, sponsored by the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Developing Research Programs at Four-Year colleges and Universities Workshop, sponsored by South Carolina EOSCoR, SC-BRIN, and South Carolina Academy of Sciences, March 21, 2003, at Clemson University, Clemson, SC

SCUP Southeast Regional Conference, Society for College and University Planning, November 3-5, 2002, Nashville, TN

Physiology Teachers Conference, October 18, 2002, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC

"Psychoactive Drugs and the Molecular Biology of the Neuron," Chautauqua NSF Short Course, August 1-3, 2002, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Stewart Method Acid-Base Workshop, July 19, 2002, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC

Physiology Teachers Conference, October 19, 2001, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC
 “Carolina Conference on Quality,” Coastal Carolina University and Datatel, October 1-2, 2001, Myrtle Beach, SC

 “Continuous Quality Improvement: Pathfinder Workshop,” Center for Excellence in Education, Datatel, September 29-30, 2001, Myrtle Beach, SC
“Continuous Quality Improvement in the Classroom,” Southern Wesleyan University, August 16, 2001, Central, SC
“The Challenges of Change, IR Beyond Y2K,” Southern Association of Institutional Research Annual Conference, October 22-24, 2000, Myrtle Beach, SC

 “Surveys of Students and Faculty: Using Good Practices and the Internet to Lower Costs and Increase Response Rates” and “Focus Group Research,” two pre-conference workshops from Southern Association of Institutional Research Conference in October 21, 2000

“Physiology for Physiology and Biology Teachers,” Chautauqua NSF Short Course, August 14-16, 2000, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
“How and Why We Age,” Chautauqua NSF Short Course, June 1-3, 2000, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
“Creating Course Materials for the World Wide Web,” Chautauqua NSF Short Course, May 25-27, 2000, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
“Instructional Simulation and Discovery Learning Seminar” (CHED 3001), April 13-15, 2000, sponsored by Southern Wesleyan University Division of Religion and Staley Lecture Series, Central, SC
“Technology for the New Millennium: the New Alchemy, Turning Lead into Gold; Turning Data into Information,” February 21-23, 2000, South Carolina Association of Institutional Research Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC
Training for using the College Student Inventory to identify and intervene with at-risk students prior to The First-Year Experience National Conference, February 19, 2000, Columbia, SC
“Affirming Students’ Strengths in the Critical Years,” a National Forum of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities in partnership with the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, February 18, 2000, Columbia, SC

“Education as Empowerment: Connections Realities,” at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, December 4-7, 1999.
“Participating in the Divine Conspiracy: Educating a Generation of Disciples for Kingdom Living,” at the Council for Christian colleges & Universities National Assessment Conference at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA, October 14-16, 1999.
Seminar on strategic planning in Christian Schools by the The PlanIt Institute, July 14, 1999
Praxis II Workshop by Educational Testing Service, Anderson College, Anderson, SC, May 6, 1999
Consortium for Assessment and Planning Support, conference on “Improving Institutional Quality Through Effective Assessment and Planning, Northeast Louisiana University, April 17-20, 1999.
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, “Teaching and Learning: New Paradigms for the 21st Century,”  Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, December 5-8, 1998.           
Association for Institutional Research, “Applied Statistics for Institutional Research, Planning and Management,”  March 22-26, 1998, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities, National Assessment Conference, entitled “All Those Statistics: What Do They Mean?”  March 5-7, 1998 at Lee College in Cleveland, TN
South Carolina Association of Institutional Research Annual Meeting, entitled "Multiple Roads:  Selecting Proactive Paths "  February 23-25, 1998 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Seminar entitled “Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education Linked with Strategic Planning and Budgeting,”  Strategic Planning/Management Associates, Inc., November 4, 1997, Columbia, S.C.
Physiology Teachers Conference, October 10, 1997, Department of Physiology, University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, Columbia, S.C.
Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities’ Quality/Retention Conference, Washington, D.C., July 8-9, 1997.
Chautauqua Short Course at Duke University, Raleigh, N.C., May 21-24, 1997, entitled:  “Neurobiology of the Mind.”
“Strategies for Supporting Active Learning in the Classroom and Laboratory,” Workshop at North Carolina State University, March 1, 1997
South Carolina Association of Institutional Research Annual Meeting, entitled "Performance Indicators:  Meeting the Challenges ", February 24-26,1997 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Meeting, entitled "Connection: The Future of Learning," December 8-10, 1996 in Nashville, TN.
Post-conference workshop entitled "The Role of Assessment in Institutional Effective�ness," at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, December 11, 1996.
Pre-conference workshop entitled "Developing Effective Institutional Research Func�tions," at Annual Meeting of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, December 8, 1996
South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network Annual Conference, entitled "Strong Foundations: Assessing the Present and Preparing for the Future," November 14-17, 1996 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Physiology Teaching Conference at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, September 27, 1996.
College Information Systems Spring Conference on "Assessing the Student Experience At the Independent College:  A Framework for Understanding the Assessment of Student Growth and Development," March 7 and 8, 1996 at Columbia College, Columbia, SC.
South Carolina Association for Institutional Research Annual Conference, entitled "Riding the Crest of Change: Ensuring Quality through Research,"  February 26-28, 1996 at Myrtle Beach S.C
South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network Seminar, entitled "Assessing Faculty Performance," January 29, 1995 at Columbia College, Columbia, S.C.
Cell and Tissue Culture course at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., January 8-12, 1996

"The Internet: How To Understand, Access, And Use The Internet," a Fred Pryor Seminar in Greenville, S.C., December 20, 1995

South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network Annual Conference, entitled " Intersections: Crossroads and Collisions on the Way to Institutional Effectiveness," November 2-4, 1995 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Workshop on Calculator Based Laboratories, Curriculum Leadership Institute of Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Science and Math HUB, June 20, 1995 at Southern Wesleyan University, Central, S.C.
"Leadership for Change" seminar presented by Center For Creative Leadership, South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network at Winthrop University, May 4, 1995
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society update seminar, March 18, 1995 at UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.
South Carolina Association for Institutional Research Annual Conference, entitled "The IR Effectiveness Triad: Pathway To Excellence," March 6-8, 1995 in Charlotte, N.C.
South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network's Annual Conference, entitled "Assessment for Quality Improvement and Accountability," November 4-5, 1994 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Workshop on "Enhancing Student Success Using Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)" sponsored by South Carolina Higher Education Network, November 3, 1994 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Conference on "Comprehensive Assessment Plans for Christian Colleges" sponsored by the Christian College Coalition at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI October 6-8, 1994
Chautauqua Short Course at Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, June 9-11, 1994, entitled "Morphological and Physiological Neuroscience: The Growth in Modern Methods.
"INTERNET: A Practical Approach," a three hour videoconference on May 5, 1994 at Tri-County Technical College, Clemson, S.C.
"Implementing Total Quality Management: Beyond the basics -- how to make TQM work in your workplace," seminar sponsored by CareerTrack Seminars, April 14, 1994, in Greenville, S.C.
South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network's seminar on "Using Assess�ment to 'Close the Loops' for Program Improvement, Institutional Planning, and Accountability," Columbia, S.C., March 18, 1994.
South Carolina Association for Institutional Research's Annual Conference, entitled "The Challenge of Change and the Emerging Importance of Institutional Research," Myrtle Beach, S.C., February 23-25, 1994.
South Carolina Higher Education Assessment Network's Annual Conference, entitled "Beyond Minimalism: Making Assessment Work for Quality Improvement," October 28-30, 1993.
Chautauqua Short Course at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, May 24-26, 1993 entitled "Basic Biology of Cancer."
Institutional Effectiveness Associates' workshop on "Implementing Institutional Effectiveness To Meet Accreditation Requirements," in Charlotte, NC, April 30 and May 1, 1993
Christian College Coalition workshop on assessment at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, April 15-17, 1993
Chautauqua Short Course at Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, March 4-6, 1993, entitled "Electron Microscopy: Biological Application."
The New York Academy of Sciences Workshop in Lexington, KY, February 12-14, 1993 entitled "Promoting Active Learning in the Life Science Classroom."
Postdoctoral research on AP4A at Clemson University with Dr. Edward Pivorun, February to March, 1993
JCCI Title III Proposal Development Workshop for Strengthening Institutions Program in Atlanta, GA, October 25, 1991.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Conference, May 25-30, 1991 in Greenville, SC sponsored by The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Chautauqua Short Course at University of Dayton, Dayton, OH in May, 1991 entitled "Microcomputers as Laboratory Tools."
Partners in South Carolina Education cosponsored by S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Commission on Higher Education in Columbia, SC in January 1991
Grant Proposal Writing Workshop sponsored by The Grantsmanship Center in Augusta, GA in September 1990
Chautauqua Short Course in Atlanta, GA in May 1990 entitled "Critical Thinking in Science Teaching.
Chautauqua Short Course at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA in May 1988 entitled "Human Neuropsychology:  Recent Advances in the Investigation of Brain-Behavior Relationships.
Workshop on assessment of prior learning portfolio for Leadership Education for Adult Professionals (LEAP) at Central Wesleyan College (CWC) in March 1987, and evaluation of prior learning essays.

Christian College Coalition workshop, at Olivet Nazarene College, on "Christianity and the Philosophy of Science" in August 1986.

"Be Here Now Seminar," sponsored by College Survival, Inc., in July 1985, which helps train people to teach freshman seminar type courses.

In-service Workshop Two on Handicapped and Mainstreaming, at Central Wesleyan College in January 1984

In-service Workshop One on Handicapped and Mainstreaming, at Central Wesleyan College in January 1983.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Member of Institutional Biosafety Committee, Clemson University, 2007-2010

Member (Chair, 2003-2004)of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee of Tri-County Technical College, 2002-present

Member of Steering Committee for Small Learning Communities Implementation Grant, 2003-2004

Participation in Project Jericho, a technology standards team.   

 Health Professions Advisors Workshop, “Changing opportunities: what students can expect for the future,” Medical University of South Carolina, October 20, 2000, Charleston, SC

Presenter at session on “Celebrating the Self-Study” at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, December 4-7, 1999.
Reviewer for Chapters 13, "Digestive System," 14, “Urinary System,” and 15, “Reproductive System,” 16, “Cell Reproduction and Differentiation,” 17, “Cancer,” and 18, “Genetics and Inheritance“ for  Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, 1998, for Addison Wesley Longman.
Member of visiting team for reaffirmation visit to Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX, October 26-29, 1997 for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Member of Executive Board of Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Council of Teachers of Math and Science (1997-2003)

Member of Executive Committee of South Carolina Association of Institutional Research (SCAIR) (1997-1999); Member of Conference Committee for SCAIR (1995-1998);  Member of Nominating Committee for SCAIR (2000-2002)
Member of Title I School Support Team for Anderson-Oconee-Pickens counties under the State of South Carolina Department of Education (1996-2000)
Member of Natural Science/Mathematics Advisory Board for Anderson College, Anderson, SC (1994-1998)
Member of South Carolina Higher Education Assessment (SCHEA) Network Advisory Board (1993-1999); Co-Chair of Special Interest Groups Committee of SCHEA (1994-1997)
Member of Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Science and Math Hub Advisory Board (1993-1997, 2000-2004) (Vice Chair, 1995-97)
South Carolina Department of Education (NADSTEC) evaluation of teacher education programs (Faculty and Teaching Majors: General Standards) at Anderson College, Anderson, SC in October, 1994
Reviewed new standards for approving teacher education programs for South Carolina Department of Education.
Reviewer for Chapter 10, "Nervous System," from Human Biology by Sylvia Mader, 4th edition, 1994, for Wm. C. Brown Publishers.
Reviewer for Chapter 5, "Obtaining Material -- Movement Into Cells," from Biology:  A Critical Thinking Approach by Robert Allen, 1994, for Wm. C. Brown Publishers.
Wrote fifth-year response for Southern Wesleyan University to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

South Carolina Department of Education (NADSTEC) evaluation of teacher education programs (Faculty) at Erskine College, Due West, SC in March, 1993.
South Carolina Department of Education (NADSTEC) evaluation of teacher education programs (General Science) at Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC in February, 1993.
South Carolina Curriculum Congress in Columbia, S.C., August 12, 1991, delegate to first congress and member of curriculum committee for science.

NADSTEC evaluation of teacher education programs (Biology and Chemistry) at Coker College, Hartsville, SC in March 1991.
Assessments of Performance in Teaching (APT) reindorsement in June 1990.
Assessments of Performance in Teaching (APT) training in August, 1982.
HONORS:

Marquis Who's Who in America, 2008

Ken Dickens Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2007-2008

Professor of the Year Award at Southern Wesleyan University, 2007-2008

Who's Who in American Education, 2007-2008

Global Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 2005-2006

Continental Who's Who, 2005-2006

International Directory of Experts and Expertise, 2006

Manchester Who's Who, 2005-2006

Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005-2006

Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004-2005

Madison Who's Who 2004-2005

Strathmore's Who's Who 2004-2005

United Who's Who of Executives and Professionals 2004-2005

Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2003-2004

Presidential Citation from Southern Wesleyan University, 2003

Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2002-2003

Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2000-2001

International Who’s Who of Professionals 1998-99

Marquis’ Who's Who in the South and Southwest 1997-98

Marquis’ Who's Who in the South and Southwest 1995-96

GRANTS WRITTEN and OTHER FUNDING:

2004        $1,000 SC-BRIN/EPSCoR Network Seminar Award (funded)

2003    $2,700  Sponsor: South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Student/Faculty Research Program grant with Rupal Shah.  (funded)

1995    $33,650  Sponsor:  Consortium for the Advancement of Private Higher Education, Washington D.C.  Topic:  Faculty Roles, Faculty Rewards, and Institu�tional Priorities. (not funded)

1991  $47,000  Sponsor:  National Science Foundation, Washington D.C.  Topic:  Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement (not funded)

1991  $20,000  Sponsor:  JanIrve Foundation, Asheville, N.C.  Topic:  Capital Campaign for new Campus Life Center (funded)

1991  $20,000  Sponsor:  Cannon Foundation, Kannapolis, N.C.  Topic:  Capital Campaign for new Campus Life Center (funded)

1990  $643,000  Sponsor:  U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C.  Topic:  Title III - Strengthening Institutional Program Grant (not funded)

1980,  $250,  Sponsor:  Sigma Xi Committee on Awards, Topic:  Role of the pineal gland in hibernation in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus (funded)

NSF Summer Study Grants (funded)

      1973  Old Dominion University (Oceanography and Ecology)

      1972  Beaver College (LeHigh Consortium) (Chemistry)

PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO RESEARCH:

Sinnamon, W.B.  1989.  Research Project (for the LEAP Program).  Institute for Professional Development, University of Phoenix, AZ, 149 pages.

Sinnamon, W.B. and Pivorun, E.B.  1983.  Effect of pinealectomy on the circannual bodyweight rhythm of  Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  Am. Zool. (abstr.)

Sinnamon, W.B. and Pivorun, E.B.  1982.  Effects of pinealectomy, melatonin injections, and melatonin antibody production on the mean duration of individual hibernation bouts in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  J. therm. Biol. 7:243-249.

Sinnamon, W.B. and Pivorun, E.B.  1981.  Effect of chronic melatonin administration on the duration of hibernation in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  Comp. Biochem. Physiol.  70:435-437.

Sinnamon, W.B. and Pivorun, E.B.  1981.  Melatonin induces hypertrophy of brown adipose tissue in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  Cryobiology.  18:603-607.

Pivorun, E.B. and Sinnamon, W.B.  1981.  Blood coagulation studies in normothermic, hibernating, and aroused Spermophilus franklini.  Cryobiology.  18:515-520.

Pivorun, E.B. and Sinnamon, W.B.  1978.  Depression of tissue respiration by hibernation trigger.  Am. Zool.  18:575 (abstr.).

PAPERS PRESENTED AT MEETINGS:

The effect of eating honey nut Cheerios on total blood cholesterol levels.  South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities' meeting, Greenville, SC, February 4, 2004, (with Rupal Shah).

Effect of pinealectomy on the circannual bodyweight rhythm of Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  American Society of  Zoologists Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, December 1983.

Effects of naloxone on induced torpor in Peromyscus maniculatus and Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  61st Annual Meeting, Ameri�can Society of Mammalogists, Miami University, Oxford, OH, June 1981, (with E.B. Pivorun and M.G. Tannenbaum).

Effects of chronic melatonin administration on brown adipose tissue and duration of hibernation in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus and duration and incidence of torpor in Peromyscus leucopus and P. maniculatus.  61st Annual Meeting, American Society of Mammalogists, Miami University, Oxford, OH, June 1981, (with E.B. Pivorun and M.G. Tannenbaum).

Pinealectomy and melatonin implant effects on the duration of torpor bouts in Spermophilus tridecemlineatus.  60th Annual Meeting, American Society of Mammalogists, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, June 1980.

Hypocoagulability in hibernating Citellus franklini.  Regional Meeting, Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry Section of the American Society of Zoologists, VPI, Blacksburg, VA,  February 1980, (with E.B. Pivorun).

Pinealectomy and melatonin implant effects on the duration of torpor bouts in Citellus tridecemlineatus.  Regional Meeting, Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry Section of the American Society of Zoologists, VPI, Blacksburg, VA, February 1980.

Depression of tissue respiration by hibernation trigger.  American Society of Zoologists Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA, December 1978, (with E.B. Pivorun).

COLLECTION OF NEW SPECIES:

            Xylomya terminalis, a dipteran (holotype in Cornell University entomology collection, C.U. Type No. 5119.

RESEARCH TECHNIQUES ACQUIRED:

Utilized during doctoral research:

Radioimmunassay (utilized RIA for melatonin with some familiarity of assays for HCG, LH, FSH, and B-endorphin)

Biotelemetry (temperature) and computerized data acquisition

Stereotaxic cannulation

Surgery

Electrophoresis

Chromatographic techniques including gas chromatography and HPLC

Familiarity with following equipment from teaching and/or research:

Standard physiological equipment (such as: stimulator, physiogr�aph, oscilloscope, spectrophotometers, metabolators, data acquisition, and others)

High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Other chromatography techniques

Various filtration techniques

Radiometer BMS3-Mk2 blood gas analyzer

Paramagnetic oxygen analyzer

Infrared carbon dioxide analyzer

Gilson respirometer

Freezing-point osmometer

Flame photometer

Bomb calorimeter

Standard microscopic (brightfield, darkfield, phase-contrast, flourescent, polarizing) and histological techniques

Scanning electron microscopy

Autoradiography

Various ecological instrumentation (e.g., BOD, conductivity meter)

SUPERVISION OF STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Antibacterial properties of extracts from Solidago altissma and  Aloe barbadensis by Ashlee Houser (2006)

The effect of Red Bull, Gatorade, and Powerade compared to water on the wheel-running activity of Mus musculus by Aaron Tolan (2005)

The effects of eating honey nut Cheerios on total cholesterol and HDL human plasma levels by Rupal Shah (2003)

The effects of elevated nighttime melatonin injections on activity and maze learning in Mus musculus by Phillip Edmonds (1996)

Identifying individuals at high risk for caries development: dividing a popula�tion into caries-susceptible and caries-resistant based on pH changes after sucrose challenge by Brian Ray (1995)
The effects of pulsed high-voltage DC electric field application on strength-duration characteristics of isolated frog gastrocnemius muscle by Ken Nicholson (1988)

The effect of naloxone injections, a B-endorphin receptor blocker, on the bodyweight and activity of genetically obese mice by Nancy Mann (1986)

The effect of melatonin injections, late in the photophase, on the bodyweight and activity rhythms of the Siberian hamster, Phodopus sungorus by Jenny Paterson and Joan Clardy (1984)

TEACHER CERTIFICATION:

            New York State Permanent Certification in biology, chemistry, physical science and general science

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

Affiliation of Christian Biologists, 1991 to present

American Association for Advancement of Science, 2005 to present

American Scientific Affiliation, 1969 to present

American Society for Microbiology, 1995 to present

History of Science Society, 2005 to present

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, 1990 to present

National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, 2003 to present

Sigma Xi, 1982 to present

Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, 1978 to present

South Carolina Academy of Science, 1998 to present

JOURNALS SUBSCRIBED TO:

American Scientist

Integrative and Comparative Biology

Isis

Journal of Bacteriology

Molecular & Cellular Biology

Nature

Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

Physiological and Biochemical Zoology

Science

Scientific American

MEMBERSHIP IN NONACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS:

Gideons International, 1984 to present

Wycliff Associates, 1983 to present

NONTEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (Past or Present)

            Southern Wesleyan University

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (2005-present)

Chair of Search Committee for Biology faculty member (2004-2005)

Chair of the Division of Science (2003-present)

Division Chair's Committee (2003-2005)

Intercollegiate Athletic Compliance Officer (2003-2006)

Member of Planning Council (1992-present) (Chair, 1993-2003)

Member of Search Committee for Director of business Programs for AGS (2003)

Member of Institutional Research Board (2002-present)

Member of Academic Council (1998-2002, 2003-present)

Chair of Search Committee for Education faculty members (2002)

Member of Search Committee for Biology faculty member (2002)

Member of Honors Program Committee (2001-2002)

Member of Teacher Quality Education Team (2001-present)

Chair of Biology Education Committee (2001-present)

Member of Web Site Committee (2001)

Member of Administrative Council (2000-2003)

Member of Search Committee for English faculty member (2001)

Member of Search Committee for Education faculty member (2000)

Member of Spiritual Life Council (1999-present)

Member of the President's Cabinet (1993-2003)

Member of Search Committee for English faculty member (1998)

Member of Academic Council (1998-present)

Director of Self-Study and Chair of Self-Study Steering Committee for Reaffirmation of Accreditation by SACS (1997-1999)

Member of Information Technology Committee (1995-1998)

Institutional Effectiveness (Planning, Assessment and Institutional Research (1992-2003)

Chair of Facilities Planning Committee (1993-2003)

Chair of Faculty Development Committee (1993-1995)

Chair of Academic Vice President Search Committee (1992-1993)

Member of Council of Administrators (1992-1993; 2000-present)

Vice Chair of Student Life Council (1991-1992)

Chair of Faculty Athletic Committee (1991-1992)

Faculty Liaison to Board of Trustees (1991-1992)

Member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (1991-present)

Chair of Ad Hoc Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (1990-1992)

Academic Advisor (1982-present)

Chair of Faculty Affairs Committee (1989-1991)

Interdisciplinary Seminar Coordinator (1989-1990)

Chair of Campus Appeals Committee (1988-1990)

Member of LEAP Policies Committee (1988-1991)

Member of Self Study Committee for Reaffirmation of Accreditation by SACS (1986-1989)

Chair of Educational Support Services Committee for Reaffirmation of Accreditation (1986-1989)

Member of Search Committee for new English faculty (1987)

Student Government Association Sponsor (1982-1985, 1986-1989)

Sponsor of Classes of 1989, 1994, and 2005

Member of Student Affairs Committee (1882-1985, 1986-1987m 1988-1989, 1991-1992)

Member of Academic Committee (1984-1986)

Member of Library Committee (1982-1983)

Member of Cultural Affairs Committee (1984-1986)

Member or Chair of Interdisciplinary Seminar Committee (1984-1985, 1989-1990)

Member of Marriage and Family Seminar Committee (1984-1985)

Member of Ad Hoc Committee on Science Curriculum (1982-present)

Member of Ad Hoc Committee on Computers

Member of Athletic Committee (1986-1990, 2003-2006)

Baseball Coach (1985-1990, 1991-1992)

                                    1985 - started the new intercollegiate baseball program

                                    1989 - one of eight teams to go to NCCAA National Tournament

                                    1990 - won Christian College Tournament in Florida

                                    1992 - hosted the NCCAA District V Tournament

Health professions advisor (1982-present)

Nursing Cooperative Program Advisor with Clemson University (1982-1997)

Perform APT evaluations of student teachers

Taught in Southern Wesleyan camp for the gifted

Judge local and regional science fairs

            Clemson University

Member of Institutional Biosafety Committee (2007-2010)

Member of Committee on Laboratory Animal Welfare (1980-81)

            Houghton College

                        Assistant Baseball Coach (1974-75, 1976-77)

            Houghton Academy

Class Sponsor

Student Government Association Sponsor

Yearbook Cosponsor

Assistant Coach for soccer and basketball

Track Coach

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