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Leadership

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

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
Faculty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sarah Hohner
Senior Instructor of Communication
- M.A. in English Literature from Eastern Washington University

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

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

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

Katie Merrifield
Director of Communications
- B.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Moody Bible Institute, 2018
Emeritus

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

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

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

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