Dr. Renee Collins, professor of education and Associate Dean Irvin School of Education, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in middle school education from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA, in 1980. She taught middle school grades for 20…
Dr. Stephen Cook is Dean of the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Hardin-Simmons University. He currently teaches undergraduate courses in Introductory Psychology (PSYC 1301), Health Psychology (PSYC 3318), and…
Dr. Jeffrey Cottrell, associate dean of the School of Music, is an active performer, teacher and award-winning composer. He teaches trombone, euphonium, and tuba, as well as composition, computer music, and the HSU Jazz Ensemble. Dr. Cottrell performs on tuba…
Dr. Emily Ocker Dean, associate professor of education, MEd reading program director, and director of the HSU Houston-Lantrip Center for Literacy and Learning, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from…
Dr. John Hill, professor of economics, was employed by Hardin-Simmons University in 1998. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in economics from Baylor University. He earned a Master of Arts degree in economics from Texas Christian University and…
Ingle is a film and media studies scholar who specializes in such diverse topics as African American cinema, sports films, superhero media, Christian popular culture, and the intersection of religion and film. He received his Ph.D. at the University of…
Dr. Jason King, associate professor of English and Writing, is an Abilene native and a Hardin-Simmons alumnus. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from HSU, specializing in literature, and he completed his Ph.D. at Texas Christian University in Fort…
Dr. Randall J. Maurer, professor of psychology and family ministry and program director for the Master of Arts in Family Ministry Program, also teaches for the HSU Department of Psychology and Counseling. He is a graduate of Stetson University where…
Dr. Dennis O’Connell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Manhattan College and a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio. He has a Master of Arts degree from Kent…
Dr. Janelle O’Connell holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University in physical education with a concentration in athletic training, a Master of Arts degree in exercise physiology from Kent State University and her Ph.D. in health promotion and…