BLUFFTON - Key Persons
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- Assistant Professor of Food and Nutrition
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- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
- Assistant Professor of Health, Fitness and Sport Science
Amanda Beard Assistant professor of Health, Fitness and Sport Science bearda@bluffton.edu 419-358-3259
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- Associate Professor of Education
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- Associate Professor of Art
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- Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
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- Assistant Professor of Music
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- Graphic Designer
- Production Coordinator
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- Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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- Archives and Special Collections Librarian and Director of Musselman Library
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- Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
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- Communication
- Professor of Chemistry
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- Assistant Professor of Education
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- Associate Professor of Interiors and Fashion, Retail
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- Assistant Professor of Sociology
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- Director of Public Relations and Enrollment Operations
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- Assistant Professor of Education
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- Associate Professor of Social Work Director of Social Work Program
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- Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- President
- Interim Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
"Dr. Wood has demonstrated success in achieving enrollment growth at several institutions by leading academic program innovation, strategic planning, alignment and visioning processes that moved those institutions forward, along with proven success in building relationships for public and private partnerships to broaden the school's reach," said Kent Yoder, chairperson of the Bluffton University Board of Trustees. "She is a committed Christian with leadership experience at both Catholic and Protestant institutions and a passion for social justice. We are excited that she was drawn to Bluffton for its mission, history and faith tradition rooted in peace and social justice."
Dr. Wood previously served as the vice president of academic affairs and dean at Mount Marty College, a Benedictine liberal arts institution in Yankton, S.D. Her previous professional positions were at Westminster College, in New Wilmington, Pa.; Park University and University of Missouri, both in Kansas City, Mo.; and at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan. Her experience in higher education includes positions as a tenured faculty member, department chair, academic dean and vice president. Dr. Wood earned her Ph.D. and master's degree in English literature from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Missouri.
"This is an exciting time in the life of Bluffton University and it will be an honor to build on the substantial and outstanding programs that are already in place and innovate with the campus community to build new programs that will provide sustainable bridges to the future," said Wood. "I will lead with an appreciation for Bluffton's history and its fine reputation as an institution firmly rooted in the ideals of the liberal arts and sciences and framed by the values of the Mennonite/Anabaptist faith. Bluffton's compelling mission, distinctive history and traditions offer an opportunity to refine and connect a successful past with an exciting future."
In her previous roles, Dr. Wood worked collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and public and private partners to develop strategic plans that spurred enrollment growth through academic program development including undergraduate, adult studies and graduate-level programs.
Dr. Wood also has experience in implementing successful Title IX program improvements, including diversity hiring initiatives, and in fundraising. She has a breadth of experience with different college settings including serving for and interacting with students and faculty at public, private, and Catholic and Presbyterian institutions.
"As a woman who was born and raised in the United Methodist Church (and where my husband and I raised our two daughters), I understand the power of faith as it resonates in individual lives and as it infuses organizations," said Wood. "Faith is central in my own life and my integrity is guided by my deepening spiritual compass. I am drawn to Bluffton's Mennonite/Anabaptist faith history for multiple reasons. As a trained mediator, I am committed to Bluffton's restorative justice principles and understand that Bluffton has always been welcoming to students of all faith backgrounds and is committed to encouraging informed understanding and dialogue, core values that are in great need during this time in our nation and our world. Bluffton's mission is both special and essential and why I feel called to serve and lead at this time."
Leadership on campus is provided by President Jane M. Wood, the president's cabinet, faculty and staff directors, and the Board of Trustees.
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- Assistant Professor of Spanish
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- Assistant Professor of Sport Management
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- Associate Professor of Business
- Chemistry
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- Global Education
- Professor of Education
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- Assistant Professor of Speech
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- Music
- Professor of Communication
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- Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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- Assessment and ADA Coordinator
- Education
- Interim Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
- Professor of Religion Interim Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
- Vice President of Advancement and Enrollment Management
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- Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and M'Della Moon Endowed Chair in Botany and Environmental Science
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- Buildings and Grounds Operations Manager
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- Director of Institutional Research
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- Assistant Professor of Art
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- Special Assistant to the President for Fiscal Affairs
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- Associate Professor of English
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- Senior Development Officer
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- Assistant Professor of English
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- Assistant Professor of Social Work
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- Assistant Professor and Field Director of Social Work
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- Business Operations Controller
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- Assistant Director of DEI
- Director of Community Life / Title IX Coordinator
- Director of Financial Aid
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- Assistant Dean and Registrar Associate Professor of English
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- Assistant Professor of Physics
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- Director of Center for Career Vocation
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- Director of Musselman Library
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- Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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- Professor of Theatre and Communication
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- Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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- Director of Student Success
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- Professor of Chemistry and Physics
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- Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
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- Social Media Manager / Graphic Design
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- Professor of Education, Spanish and Cultural Studies
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- Assistant Professor of Art
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- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President of Student Affairs and Athletics
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- Vice President of Student Life and Athletics
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- Associate Academic Dean Professor of Religion
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- Vice President for Advancement and Enrollment Management
- Vice President of Student Affairs and Athletics
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- Associate Professor of Music
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- Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Professor of Economics
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- Advancement Associate for Grants and Alumni - Donor Relations
- Director of Residence Life
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- Assistant Professor of Biology
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- Special Assistant to the President for Fiscal Affairs
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- Chief Information Officer
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- Vice President for Advancement Professor of Mathematics
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- Assistant Professor of Health and Fitness
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- Assistant Professor of Education
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- Associate Professor of Recreation
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- Assistant Professor of Education
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- Asst. Professor of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
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- Professor of Communication
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- Assistant Professor of Business
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- Professor of Communication