Dr. Darlene Ingram ’91, assistant professor of chemistry and chemistry program coordinator, was recently invited to do STEM experiments with the United Methodist Central Summer Camp in Evansville, Ind. Dr. Ingram also brought along recent chemistry graduate Angelique Laizure ’22 to assist with experiments. “The campers made chromatography butterflies, performed the magic milk experiment, and…
Faculty and Staff
Kentucky Wesleyan announces elevation of Shawn Tomes ’94 to Vice President of Mission and Culture
Kentucky Wesleyan College President, Dr. Thomas Mitzel, has announced the appointment of Shawn Tomes ’94 as vice president of mission and culture. Tomes, who has served as the College’s director of campus ministries since 2016, will assume this new role immediately. In the new position, Tomes will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet,…
Faculty Focus – Dr. Kyle Besing
“My official title is associate professor of mathematics, Mathematics Program coordinator, and division chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. My unofficial title is ‘professor of dad jokes.’” Why do you teach?“I have a passion for my subject area. I have always found math fascinating. Teaching gives me the opportunity to share that…
Meet the President’s Cabinet – Rebecca McQueen-Ruark
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students (VPSA) Our Team:“Our team is responsible for many of the things that happen for our students outside the classroom; residence life, student activities, student organizations, fraternities, sororities, counseling, health services, parking, equity and inclusion, and student conduct. I also advise the Student Government Association.” Career“I started…
Meet the President’s Cabinet – Eddie Kenny
Vice President of Advancement Family: My wife, Wendy, and I will celebrate 18 years of marriage in July. We have three children – Katie (13), Joey (9) and Clare (5). Both Wendy and I grew up in the Ft. Lauderdale area, and our families are still in Florida. My parents and brother remain in Ft.…
Faculty Focus: Dr. Michael Nelson
Dr. Michael Nelson Assistant Professor of Teacher Education What led you to be a professor? As anyone in the education field already knows, teachers must have empathy and compassion for their students. I have always been inspired by my teachers because of their devotion to the profession and their commitment to their students.…
Faculty Focus: Heather Logsdon
Why is KWC so special to you? Hands down, … the relationships built in learning!! I met my best friend, former English Professor Joey Connelly, my first-year teaching while he mentored me as “new faculty” and we are still best friends today! He taught me so much. I know what my students from my first…
Faculty Focus: Chelsea Dowell
Faculty Focus: Chelsea T. Dowell, Assistant Professor of Economics What do you love most about teaching? Teaching each day brings me joy. I get to share my favorite hobby with students and help them discover their own passions. My purpose as a professor is to help students discover their own purpose in life. I love…
Faculty Focus: Ron Sharp
Faculty Focus – Ron Sharp, Instructor of Religion My Unlikely Path to the Classroom How did I end up at Kentucky Wesleyan? Higher education was not on my radar for many years. I had planned to serve in ministry full time and then the opportunity presented itself to work as a sales rep in Christian…
Faculty Focus: Danielle Woodward
Danielle Woodward, ’88Assistant Professor of Management What led you to being a professor? During one of my first job interviews out of college I was asked to name my dream profession. I said: “I want to eventually be a professor.” I think the reason for that answer mostly derives from…