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Dr. Beth Allison Barr

Faculty-in-Residence - Allen/Dawson Halls The James Vardaman Endowed Professor of History

Dr. Beth Allison Barr

Faculty-in-Residence - Allen/Dawson Halls The James Vardaman Endowed Professor of History

Ph.D. Medieval History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A. Medieval History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. History, Baylor University

Beth_Barr@baylor.edu
Dr. Clay Butler

Faculty-in-Residence - Martin Hall Senior Lecturer, English

Dr. Clay Butler

Faculty-in-Residence - Martin Hall Senior Lecturer, English

Ph.D. Modern Languages, University of Texas
M.A. Modern Languages, University of Texas
B.A. Foreign Service, Baylor University

Clay_Butler@baylor.edu
Dr. Joe Coker

Faculty-in-Residence - North Russell Hall, Baylor & Beyond Living Learning Center Senior Lecturer, Baylor University Department of Religion

Dr. Joe Coker

Faculty-in-Residence - North Russell Hall, Baylor & Beyond Living Learning Center Senior Lecturer, Baylor University Department of Religion

Ph.D. Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
M.A. Church History/Historical Theology, Emory University
B.A. Political Science, Carson Newman College

Joe_Coker@baylor.edu
Dr. Mona Choucair

Faculty-in-Residence - South Russell Hall Senior Lecturer and Director of Civic Learning & Engagement, School of Education & English

Dr. Mona Choucair

Faculty-in-Residence - South Russell Hall Senior Lecturer and Director of Civic Learning & Engagement, School of Education & English

Ph.D. English, Baylor Univeristy
M.A. English, University of Dallas
B.A. English, Baylor University

Mona_Choucair@baylor.edu
Dr. Maricel Demesa

Faculty-in-Residence - Kokernot Hall Senior Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Maricel Demesa

Faculty-in-Residence - Kokernot Hall Senior Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Connecticut
M.S. Biochemistry, University of the Philippines
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines

Maria_de_Mesa@baylor.edu
Dr. Lee Grumbles

Faculty-in-Residence - Brooks Flats, Business & Innovation Living Learning Center Clinical Assistant Professor, Hankamer School of Business

Dr. Lee Grumbles

Faculty-in-Residence - Brooks Flats, Business & Innovation Living Learning Center Clinical Assistant Professor, Hankamer School of Business

Ph.D. Business Administration, Oklahoma State University
M.B.A. Sam Houston State University
B.A. Journalism, Texas A&M University

Lee_Grumbles@baylor.edu
Dr. Bob Kane

Faculty-in-Residence - University Parks Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry and Director of the Institute of Biomedical Studies

Dr. Bob Kane

Faculty-in-Residence - University Parks Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry and Director of the Institute of Biomedical Studies

Ph.D. Chemistry, Texas Tech University
B.S. Chemistry, Texas Lutheran Universit

Bob_Kane@baylor.edu
Dr. Karenna Malavanti

Faculty-in-Residence - Earle Hall Senior lecturer and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

Dr. Karenna Malavanti

Faculty-in-Residence - Earle Hall Senior lecturer and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

Ph.D. Experimental Cognitive Psychology, Baylor University
M.A. Psychology, Baylor University
B.S. Neuroscience, Baylor University

Karenna_Malavanti@baylor.edu
Dr. Lesley McAllister

Faculty-in-Residence - Collins Hall Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies

Dr. Lesley McAllister

Faculty-in-Residence - Collins Hall Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies

D.M.A. Piano Performance and Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma
M.M. Florida State University
B.M. University of Houston

Lesley_McAllister@baylor.edu
Dr. Kelli McMahan

Faculty-in-Residence - Penland Hall Associate Clinical Professor, Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Services

Dr. Kelli McMahan

Faculty-in-Residence - Penland Hall Associate Clinical Professor, Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Services

Ph.D. Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University
M.S. Health, Physical Education and Leisure, Oklahoma State University
B.S. Health, Human Performance and Recreation, Baylor University

Kelli_McMahan@baylor.edu
Brent Phillips

Faculty-in-Residence - University House Professor of Trombone, School of Music University School of Music

Brent Phillips

Faculty-in-Residence - University House Professor of Trombone, School of Music University School of Music

M.M. Trombone, Rice University
B.M. Trombone, Rice University

Brent_Phillips@baylor.edu
Steven Pounders

Faculty-in-Residence - Heritage House Professor of Acting, Department of Theater Arts

Steven Pounders

Faculty-in-Residence - Heritage House Professor of Acting, Department of Theater Arts

M.F.A. Acting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. Religion, Baylor Universit

Steven_Pounders@baylor.edu
Dr. Rishi Sriram

Faculty-in-Residence - Brooks Residential College Associate Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs, Graduate Program Director for the Department of Educational Leadership

Dr. Rishi Sriram

Faculty-in-Residence - Brooks Residential College Associate Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs, Graduate Program Director for the Department of Educational Leadership

Ph.D. Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University
M.S. Higher Education & Student Affairs, Baylor University
B.A. English, Baylor University

Rishi_Sriram@baylor.edu
Brian Thomas

Faculty-in-Residence - Teal Residential College Senior Lecturer, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Brian Thomas

Faculty-in-Residence - Teal Residential College Senior Lecturer, Electrical & Computer Engineering

M.S.E.E. Electrical Engineering, University of Houston
B.S. Physics, Stephen F. Austin State University

Brian_Thomas@baylor.edu
Dr. Jason Whitt

Faculty-in-Residence - Texana House - Honors Residential College Senior Lecturer of Medical Humanities, Honors Program

Dr. Jason Whitt

Faculty-in-Residence - Texana House - Honors Residential College Senior Lecturer of Medical Humanities, Honors Program

Ph.D. Theology, Baylor University 
M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Religion, Baylor University

Jason_Whitt@baylor.edu

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