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Rachel Howard Assistant to the Dean Phone: 253-535-7659 Email: howardrm@plu.edu Office Location: Garfield Station - 104 Professional Biography Education B.A., English, University of Windsor , 2006 Biography Rachel Howard is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy. In 2006, she graduated from the University of Windsor with a background in Literature. Upon obtaining her BA, she accepted a teaching position abroad

Stephanie Johnson Dean, College of Liberal Studies Phone: 253-535-8397 Email: stephanie.johnson@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 155 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of English Education Ph.D., English, University of Washington, 2005 M.A., English, University of Minnesota, 1991 B.A., English and Religion, St. Olaf College, 1989 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Nineteenth-century British literature Poetry Narrative Ethics Selected Publications "Christina Rossetti’s

Teri Potts Senior Administrative Assistant of the College of Liberal Studies Phone: 253-535-7294 Email: tpotts@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 201-A Office Hours: (On Campus) Monday & Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Off Campus) Wed: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus) Thu: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus) Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tara West, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7344 Email: twest@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Murray State University, 2008 BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Agusta, 2002 Biography I began my nursing career as an active duty army nurse working in Med/Surg. I gained experience also working in ER, ICU, and Deployment Health/Preventive Medicine. Following leaving active duty in 2007, I returned to school to

Tracy Williamson Assistant to the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies she, her & hers Phone: 253-535-7321 Email: williamson@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 153 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tom Edgar Professor of Mathematics he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7238 Email: edgartj@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 256 Status:On Leave Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Editor of Math Horizons magazine Education Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Notre Dame, 2009 M.S., Mathematics, Colorado State University, 2004 B.S., Mathematics, Dickinson College, 2002 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Abstract Algebra (Group Theory

numerous invited guest popular lectures. * Work has been featured in television programs produced by BBC, Discovery Channel, History Channel , National Geographic and others. * College/University instructor for 30+ years including courses in history, archaeology, Egyptology, anthropology, writing, expedition training. * Awards included Pacific Lutheran University Outstanding Alum (2010) and Vancouver Award (Explorers Club Northwest Chapter – 2011) * Former professional mountain guide/mountaineering

Supervision Couple Relationships Accolades 2015 - Volunteer of the Year for the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 2012 - Faculty Excellence Award for Mentoring, Pacific Lutheran University 2012 - Anselm Strauss Award along with Jennifer Davis ’07 PLU MFT graduate and Dr. Cheryl Storm PLU professor emeritus 2009 - Educator of the Year by the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

the College of Professional Studies at Pacific Lutheran University, in addition to holding the academic rank of Professor of Music. He has also served as Dean of the School of Arts and Communication, Chief Innovation Officer, Associate Provost for Strategic Academic Initiatives and Acting Provost at PLU.  He previously served at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was Chair and Professor of one of the most respected liberal arts music programs in the nation. Dr. Bennett has also held numerous

innovative growth areas.   As an Executive during the latter part of his career, he formed and led a new division inside of Boeing, the Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) division, reporting to the President of Boeing Military Aircraft. Here he was responsible for managing 1200 personnel and Boeing’s portfolio of unmanned airborne capabilities, serving customers around the globe, including operations in a variety of countries.  He also served as the Director of Advanced Mobility, Surveillance & Engagement