Newsmakers in Education and Job Training

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Drury University|ret||ret||tab|

Tomiann Brashers was appointed managing director of Drury University's Good Company Theatre for All Ages. Brashers holds a bachelor of arts degree and a master's degree in education from Drury. She performed in the Good Company Theatre's recent production of "Somebody Catch My Homework" and also served as stage manager for the production. |ret||ret||tab|

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Evangel University|ret||ret||tab|

Evangel University's board of directors granted tenure to eight faculty members. Those individuals and their positions are: Jeff Fulks, PhD, chairman of the department of behavioral sciences; William Griffin, PhD, associate professor of biblical studies; Dale Manke, assistant professor of business; Gary Martindale, PhD, assistant professor of biblical studies; Lacey Nunnally, assistant professor of social work; Dale Scheusner, PhD, associate professor of science; Linda Wellborn, EdD, associate professor of business; and Sharon Wilkins, associate professor of music. |ret||ret||tab|

Evangel also announced the addition of four residence directors. Alex Bryant, an EU graduate, serves as a part-time residence director in Lewis Hall. Amy Gros serves as director at Spence Hall. She is a graduate of Central Bible College, and she also works in the world missions department at the Assemblies of God headquarters. Jared Ingle serves as the residence director at Krause Hall. |ret||ret||tab|

He is a graduate of Bethany College and previously served as a residence director at Messenger College in Joplin. Hannah Penduck serves as residence director at Burgess Hall. She is a graduate of Evangel University and has taught classes at Southwest Missouri State University, as well as private music lessons. |ret||ret||tab|

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Job training|ret||ret||tab|

Lori Melton, firm administrator for Davis, Lynn & Moots PC, attended a conference presented by the Association for Accounting Administration. The event lasted several days and covered topics, including staff retention, niche services, technology and marketing. |ret||ret||tab|

Cami Cole of Lakes Country Rehabilitation Center completed the requirements for a human resources certificate from SMSU's Management Development Institute. Cole completed 60 hours of classroom attendance that included comprehensive, up-to-date information about the human resources field.|ret||ret||tab|

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New Covenant Academy|ret||ret||tab|

New Covenant Academy was accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation, which recognizes the educational quality of the school's programs.|ret||ret||tab|

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Ozarks Technical Community College|ret||ret||tab|

Ozarks Technical Community College announced several staff changes. |ret||ret||tab|

Cynthia Hinds was named the director of public relations at Ozarks Technical Community College. She has been with OTC for five years, previously serving as director of the school's training resource group. |ret||ret||tab|

Cindy Stephens was named executive director of the OTC Foundation. She has been at OTC for five years, previously serving as the director of extension programs. |ret||ret||tab|

Sue Moore was promoted to dean of industry and extension services. She previously was the associate dean of continuing education. Moore has been with OTC since 1991. |ret||ret||tab|

Phillip Davis was named interim director of OTC's training resource group. Davis previously was a program developer for the college. |ret||ret||tab|

Pete Rothrock joined OTC as director of safety and security. Rothrock, a 25-year veteran of the Springfield Police Department, oversees a staff of six full-time and five part-time employees. |ret||ret||tab|

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Southwest Missouri State University|ret||ret||tab|

Five SMSU students recently participated in a mock legislative debate in the Missouri House of Representatives chamber and met with Missouri Gov. Bob Holden, State Auditor Claire McCaskill and State Treasurer Nancy Farmer in conjunction with the 21st Century Academy. Students who represented SMSU were: Brandy Barker, public relations major; LeAnn Beaty, public administration; Jennifer Byrd, political science; Kathryn Gaines, Spanish; and Angela Marino, professional writing. |ret||ret||tab|

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