Leadership

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Wendy Liddell, Ph.D.

University President

  • Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Azusa Pacific University, 2017
  • M.A.T. in Teaching from Grand Canyon University, 2003
  • B.Ed. in Secondary Education, Math and Chemistry from University of Idaho, 1998
  • B.S. in Mathematics from University of Idaho, 1998
  • Honors Certificate from University of Idaho, 1998
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Michael Kibbe, Ph.D.

Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Bible

  • Ph.D. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Wheaton College, 2014
  • M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, 2010
  • B.A. in Pre-Seminary Bible from Cedarville University, 2003
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Kathy Hills

Registrar and COO

  • BS—Biblical Studies, Multnomah University

Faculty

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Carol Anderson

Part-Time Instructor of Linguistics

  • M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Eastern Washington University, 2018
  • M.A. in Leadership Studies from Azusa Pacific University, 1999
  • B.A. in General Studies from Eastern Washington University, 1991
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Marc Canner, Ph.D.

Professor of Linguistics

  • Ph.D. in Linguistics with a Secondary in East Slavic Languages from University of South Carolina, 2013
  • M.A. in Linguistics with emphasis on Second Language Acquisition from University of South Carolina, 2011
  • Teacher Certification in Second Language Pedagogy from University of New Mexico, 1991
  • Diploma with Honors: Advanced Russian from U.S. Army Defense Language Institute, 1986
  • B.A. in Soviet Studies: International Security Affairs from University of New Mexico, 1984
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Craig Ferderer, D.Min.

Professor of Youth and Family Ministry

  • D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2012
  • M.Div. from Western Seminary, 1986
  • B.S. in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute – Spokane, 1983
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Karmen Gregg

Part-Time Instructor of Health and Nutrition

  • Ph.D. candidate in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Saybrook University, 2020
  • M.S. in Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Saybrook University, 2017
  • B.S. in Human Nutrition and Sociology from University of Idaho, 2014
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Frank Hamilton, PH.D.

Part-Time Instructor of Psychology

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Washington State University, 1972
  • Psychology Internship at the V.A. Medical Center and University of Oregon Medical Center in Portland, OR, 1970–1971
  • M.A. in Psychology from Temple University, 1967
  • B.A. in Psychology from Whitworth University, 1965
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Michael Kibbe, Ph.D.

Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Bible

  • Ph.D. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Wheaton College, 2014
  • M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, 2010
  • B.A. in Pre-Seminary Bible from Cedarville University, 2003
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Kay Tronsen, Ph.D.

Professor of Communication

  • Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition from Washington State University, 2005
  • M.A. in English, Rhetoric and Composition from Washington State University, 1998
  • B.A. in English from California Baptist College, 1992
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Racheal Deakin

Campus Life Director and Part-Time Instructor of Leadership

  • B.A. in Leadership Studies from Great Northern University, 2020
  • M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development from Wheaton College, 2023
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Sarah Hohner

Senior Instructor of Communication

  • M.A. in English Literature from Eastern Washington University
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Turner Perkins

Student Life Coordinator and Part-Time Instructor of Theology

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Aryn Ziehnert

Psychology Program Head

• Licensed Psychologist in State of Washington, 2018
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Montana, 2016
• M.A. in Psychology from University of Montana, 2013
• B.A. in Psychology from Eastern Washington University, 2010

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Elaine Ackerman, PH.D.

Part-Time Instructor of Education and Psychology

  • Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Gonzaga University, 2005
  • M.S. in Psychology, with a focus in College Instruction from Eastern Washington University, 1993
  • B.A. Double major in Psychology and Sociology from Eastern Washington University, 1988

Staff

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Kathy Hills

Registrar and COO

  • BS—Biblical Studies, Multnomah University
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Racheal Deakin

Campus Life Director and Part-Time Instructor of Leadership

  • B.A. in Leadership Studies from Great Northern University, 2020
  • M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development from Wheaton College, 2023
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Katie Merrifield

Director of Communications

  • B.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Moody Bible Institute, 2018
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Kaleb Barkman

Digital Media Specialist

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Turner Perkins

Student Life Coordinator and Part-Time Instructor of Theology

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Mya Brossoit

Admissions Facilitator

B.A. in Communications from Eastern Washington University, 2024

Emeritus

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David Beine, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Intercultural Studies

  • Ph.D. in Anthropology with a focus in Cultural, Medical, and Cognitive Anthropology from Washington State University, 2000
  • M.A. in Anthropology with a focus in Linguistic Anthropology from San Diego State University, 1994
  • B.A. in Communication Studies from CSU Sacramento, 1986
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Michael Orr, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Communication

  • Ph.D. in Communications from University of Missouri, 2002
  • M.A. in Education from University of St. Thomas, 1984
  • B.A. in Jewish Studies from Moody Bible Institute, 1972
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Floyd Schneider, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Intercultural Studies and Bible

  • Ph.D. in Systematic Theology and Apologetics from Liberty University, 2017
  • B.S. in German Literature from Excelsior College, 1984
  • Th.M. in Hebrew from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1978
  • M.Div. from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1977
  • B.A. in Bible Education from Western Bible Institute, 1973
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Gerald Vreeland, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Semitic Languages and Biblical Literature

  • Ph.D. in Theological Studies from Trinity International University, 1994
  • Th.M. in Old Testament from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1985
  • M.Div. from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1981
  • B.A. in Psychology from Oregon State University, 1977
  • A.A. in Psychology from Clackamas Community College, 1975