Tuesday, July 8, 2008

NEW FACULTY AT LETU


One of the great strenghts of our curriculum at LETU is the personal commitment of each individual faculty member. We are pleased to announce the following new faculty and covet your prayers as they begin making an impact through our students:


Robert B. Wharton, new dean of the School of Business. Dr. Wharton earned his doctorate from Washington State University, having earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Texas A&M and Washington State University, respectively.
Viktor P. Roudkovski will be an assistant professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries. He earned his doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Kathryn C. Baker and David R. Plunk are two new kinesiology instructors. Baker is a graduate of University of Houston with a Master’s of Education degree and Plunk earned his Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Plunk will serve as head women’s soccer coach.
LETU alumnus Andrew W. Visser will serve as aeronautical science instructor and chief flight instructor. N. Elliott Wicker will also serve as an aeronautical science instructor and will serve as assistant chief flight instructor. He earned his wings from the University of Missouri.

Visiting professor of mechanical engineering Yang Gue Jei will teach at LETU from its sister school Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea.
Alan Jeffrey VanDoren will serve as director of flight training. He earned his Master of Science degree from Delta State University, having completed his undergraduate degree at Thomas Edison State College.