Faculty & Staff
College of Arts and Sciences

Lisa Hernández, Ph.D.
Professor of MathematicsDean, College of Arts and SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4363E-mail: lihernandez@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 459
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 2006 |
M.S. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 2002 |
B.A. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 2000 |

Thomas E. Ferko, Ph.D.
Professor of ChemistryAssociate Dean, Division of Natural and Mathematical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4399E-mail: tferko@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 454
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Analytical Chemistry | Purdue University | 2001 |
B.S. | Secondary Education / Chemistry | Juniata College | 1992 |

James Lu, Ph.D.
Professor of EnglishDepartment Chair, Modern Languages and Literature Office Phone: (951) 343-4277/3434590E-mail: jlu@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 256
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | English | Duke University | 1992 |
M.A. | English | Duke University | 1988 |
M.A. | Literature | Institute of American Literature | 1985 |

Tae Sung, PhD
Associate Professor of EnglishDean of Student SuccessFounding Director of University Writing Center
Office Phone: 951-552-8992E-mail: tsung@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Lancer Arms #54
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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PhD | English | UC Irvine | |
MA | Theology | Fuller Seminary | |
BA | English | UC San Diego |

Victoria Brodie, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Public RelationsDepartment Chair, Communication ArtsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8310E-mail: vbrodie@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 44
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ed.D. | Organizational Leadership | Pepperdine University | 2019 |
M.A. | Public Relations | California Baptist University | 2015 |
B.S. | Communication | University of Phoenix | 2013 |

Ricardo J. Cordero-Soto, Ph.D.
Professor of MathematicsChair of the Department of Mathematical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 552-8632E-mail: rcordero@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 470
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Applied Mathematics for Life and Social Sciences | Arizona State University | 2011 |
M.A. | Mathematics | Arizona State University | 2008 |
B.S. | Applied Mathematics | Universidad Metropolitana-San Juan Puerto Rico | 2006 |

John Marselus, D.Min.
Professor of Aviation ScienceChair, Department of Aviation ScienceColonel, USAF (ret)
Office Phone: 951-552-8188E-mail: jmarselus@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 202
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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D.Min. | Ministry | Liberty Theological Seminary | 2015 |
M.Div. | Divinity | Liberty University | 2007 |
M.S. | Strategic Studies | Air University | 2004 |
M.A. | Religion | Liberty Theological Seminary | 1996 |
B.S. | Aeronautical Engineering | United States Air Force Academy | 1985 |

Chris McHorney, Ph.D.
Professor of Political ScienceDepartment Chair, History and GovernmentOffice Phone: (951) 343-4757E-mail: cmchorney@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 111
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Political Science | University of California at Riverside | 1997 |
M.S. | International Studies | Troy State University at Dothan | 1990 |
B.A. | Political Science | University of California at Los Angeles | 1984 |

Bruce Prins, Ph.D.
Professor of BiologyDepartment Chair, Biological SciencesDirector, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4266E-mail: bprins@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 461
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Pharmacology and Toxicology | University of California, Irvine | 1992 |
B.A. | Biology | Point Loma College | 1983 |

Patrick Schacht, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of BiochemistryDepartment Chair, Chemical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 552-8819E-mail: pschacht@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 464
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Genetics, Genomics, & Bioinformatics | University of California, Riverside | 2013 |
B.S. | Biochemistry | Biola University | 2007 |

Berniece Alspach, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of EnglishOffice Phone: (951) 343-4943E-mail: balspach@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W. E. James Building, Room 260B
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | English | Claremont Graduate University | 2016 |
M.A. | English | California Baptist University | 2006 |
B.A. | English | Florida State University | 1998 |

Melissa Antonio, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of BiologyOffice Phone: (951) 552-8629E-mail: mantonio@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 469
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology | University of California, Riverside | 2010 |
B.S. | Biological Sciences | University of California, Riverside | 2005 |

Dennis K. Bideshi, Ph.D.
Professor of BiologyLicensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiologist: M(CLS), M(ASCP)Office Phone: (951) 343-4397E-mail: dbideshi@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building (West), 200
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Genetics/Molecular Virology. Dissertation: Molecular Characterization, and Functional and Phylogenetic Analyses of Genes Involved in Granulovirus Replication and Occlusion | University of California, Riverside | 1999 |
M.A. | Biological Sciences (Microbiology Emphasis). Thesis: Comparison of Methicillin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococci. | California State University, Fullerton | 1992 |
M(CLS)/M(ASCP) | Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Microbiology/Immunology | Huntington Memorial Hospital, Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Pasadena, California. | 1985-1986 |
B.A. | Biological Sciences | California State University, Fullerton | 1984 |

Jim Bishop, J.D.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Business LawOffice Phone: (951) 343-4342E-mail: jbishop@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 224
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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J.D. | Law | University of the Pacific | 1975 |
B.A. | Political Science | California State University at San Bernardino | 1972 |

W. Daniel Blair, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Deaf StudiesDirector, Center for Deaf StudiesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4762E-mail: dblair@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 264
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Educational Research | University of Alabama | 2006 |
M.Div. | Theology/Ministry | Beeson Divinity School, Samford University | 1995 |
B.G.S. | General Studies | Samford University | 1992 |

Mark Blincoe, Ph.D.
Professor of HistoryOffice Phone: (951) 343-4953E-mail: mblincoe@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 125
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | History | University of Minnesota | 2008 |
M.A. | History | University of Pennsylvania | 2000 |
B.A. | History and Sociology | Whitworth University | 1998 |

Cynthia Boes, Ph.D.
Professor of Communication StudiesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4904E-mail: cboes@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building 038
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Communication | The Pennsylvania State University | 2010 |
M.A. | Rhetoric | Oregon State University | 2003 |
B.S. | English/Communication | Corban College | 1996 |

Eric C. Brook, Ph.D.
Professor of History and HumanitiesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4308E-mail: ebrook@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 124
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | History of Philosophy | University of Essex | 2013 |
M.A. | Humanities | California State University, Dominguez Hills | 2007 |
M.A. | Theology | Concordia University | 2000 |
B.A. | Philosophy (with Honors) | California Baptist College | 1999 |

Jim Buchholz, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and PhysicsOffice Phone: (951) 343-4359E-mail: jbuchholz@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 138
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Physics | University of California, Riverside | 1996 |
M.S. | Physics | Texas A&M University | 1985 |
B.A. | Science Education and Physics | Indiana State University | 1982 |

Linn Carothers, Ph.D.
Professor of MathematicsDirector of Statistical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4961E-mail: lcarothers@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 472
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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Ph.D. | Educational Psychology and Statistics | University of Southern California | 1987 |
M.Sc. | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | California State University, Northridge | 1979 |
B.Sc. | Biological Sciences | University of Southern California | 1973 |

J. Alex Chediak, Ph.D.
Professor of Engineering and Physics Office Phone: (951) 343-4912E-mail: achediak@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 480
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Materials Science and Engineering | University of California, Berkeley | 2004 |
M.S. | Materials Science and Engineering | University of California, Berkeley | 2001 |
B.S. | Ceramic Engineering | Alfred University | 1996 |

Hyung Choi
ProfessorOffice Phone: (951) 552-8723E-mail: hchoi@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building

Kenya Davis-Hayes, Ph.D.
Professor of HistoryOffice Phone: (951) 343-4370E-mail: kdavis@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 121
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | American Studies, History | Purdue University | 2005 |
M.Ed. | Social Studies Education | Campbell University | 2000 |
B.A. | American History | Campbell University | 1998 |

Anabel Flores Arenas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of BiologyOffice Phone: 951-343-4873E-mail: aflores@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 382
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Cell and Molecular Biology | University of Michigan | 2019 |
B.S. | Biology and Spanish | California Baptist University | 2010 |

L. Alan Fossett, Ph.D.
Professor of ChemistryOffice Phone: (951) 343-4265E-mail: afossett@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 460
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Chemistry | University of California, Davis | 1987 |
B.S. | Chemistry | Northwest Nazarene College | 1982 |

Creighton Goodman, DPA
Assistant Professor of Aviation FlightOffice Phone: (951) 552-8802E-mail: cgoodman@calbaptist.edu
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
DPA | Public Administration | California Baptist University | 2018 |
M.A. | Aviation Education | Trident University | 2010 |
B.S. | Psychology | Loyola University Chicago | 2001 |

Ted Grant, Ph.D.
Visiting Professor of PhysicsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8357E-mail: tgrant@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 468
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Physics / Chemical and Material Physics | University of California Irvine | 2014 |
M.S. | Physics / Chemical and Material Physics | University of California Irvine | 2014 |
B.S. | Chemistry | University of California Riverside | 2008 |
B.S. | Physics | University of California Riverside | 2008 |

Nathanael Heyman, Ph.D.
Professor of BiologyAdjunct Faculty of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: (951)552-8533E-mail: nheyman@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Mission Hall, 102
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Physiological Sciences | University of Arizona School of Medicine | 2007 |
B.S. | Biology | Lee University | 1997 |

John Higley, D.P.A.
Professor of Criminal JusticeOffice Phone: (951) 343-4610E-mail: jhigley@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point 216
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
D.P.A. | Public Administration | University of Laverne | 2008 |
M.A. | Management | National University | 1998 |
B.A. | Social Ecology/Criminal Justice | University of California at Irvine | 1975 |

Troy Hinrichs, J.D.
Professor of Criminal JusticeFellow, Dr. Paul & Annie Kienel Leadership Institute.
Office Phone: (951) 343-4692E-mail: thinrichs@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point, Room 221
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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J.D. | Law | Texas Tech University School of Law | 1993 |
B.A. | Philosophy | Hardin-Simmons University | 1991 |
B.A. | English | Hardin-Simmons University | 1991 |
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Hannah (Ying) Hu, Ph.D.
Professor of ChemistryOffice Phone: (951)-552-8634E-mail: yhu@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 482
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Photochemical Sciences | Bowling Green State University | December 2008 |
B.S.E. | Chemical Engineering | Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning CHINA | June 2002 |

David Isaacs, M.A.
Visiting ProfessorOffice Phone: (951) 343-4373E-mail: disaacs@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 261
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.A. | Christian Apologetics | Simon Greenleaf University | 2000 |
M.A. | Faith and Culture | Trinity Graduate School | 2000 |
B.A. | English | California State University at San Bernardino | 1985 |

Toni Kirk, Ph.D.
Professor of EnglishOffice Phone: (951) 204-7798E-mail: tkirk@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W. E. James Building, Room 265
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Mythological Studies - Emphasis in World Literature | Pacifica Graduate Institute | 2010 |
M.A. | English Literature with emphasis in poetry, creative writing, multicultural literature, global literature, classic literature | California Baptist University | 2005 |
M.A. | Composition/Rhetoric | California State University, San Bernardino | 1989 |

Steve Kish, D.Min
Lecturer in MathematicsOffice Phone: (951) 343-4825E-mail: skish@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 248
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
D.Min | Ministry | Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention | 2020 |
M.Div. | Theology | Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary | 2003 |
B.A. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 1995 |

Bonjun Koo, Ph.D.
Professor of Environmental ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 343-4621E-mail: BonjunKoo@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building 186
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Soil and Water Science/ Environmental Biogeochemistry | University of California, Riverside | 2001 |
M.Sc. | Organic Chemistry and Pesticide | Konkuk University, Seoul, S. Korea | 1993 |
B.Sc. | Agricultural Chemistry | Konkuk University, Seoul, S. Korea | 1989 |

Jacob Lanphere, Ph.D.
Professor of Environmental ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 552-8383E-mail: jlanphere@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 184
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | University of California, Riverside | 2014 |
B.S. | Environmental Engineering | University of California, Riverside | 2011 |

Esther Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of StatisticsStatisticianOffice Phone: (951) 343-4942E-mail: elee@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 479
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Economics / Econometrics | University of California, Irvine | 2010 |

Carla Liu, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of English and TESOLOffice Phone: (951) 343-4434E-mail: cliu@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 279
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ed.D. | TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) | Alliant International University | 2017 |
M.S. | TESOL | Nazareth College of Rochester | 1990 |
B.A. | Education/French | Hope College | 1984 |

Michael Marse, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesProgram Director, ForensicsOffice Phone: (951) 343-4207E-mail: mmarse@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building 037
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.A. | Communication Studies | California State University at San Bernardino | 2005 |
B.A. | Communication Arts | California Baptist University | 2000 |

Khamla Dhouti Martinez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of SpanishProgram Director, SpanishOffice Phone: (951) 343-4541E-mail: kdhouti-martinez@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Jame Building 250
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Spanish, Afro-Caribbean Literature | University of Texas at Austin | 2002 |
M.A. | Spanish | Middlebury College | 1994 |
B.A. | Romance Languages | Washington & Lee University | 1991 |

Elizabeth A. Morris, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and MathematicsAssociate Provost for Accreditation, Assessment and CurriculumOffice Phone: (951) 343-4507E-mail: emorris@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Education | Capella University | 2007 |
M.S. | Education | California Baptist University | 1999 |
B.S. | Liberal Studies | California Baptist University | 1998 |

Elisabeth Murillo, Ed. D.
Associate Professor of Aviation ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 552-8810E-mail: emurillo@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 133
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ed. D. | Higher Education | Concordia University -Texas | 2020 |
M.C.A | Commercial Aviation | Delta State University | 2015 |
B.S. | Aviation -Flight Operations | Westminster College | 2006 |

Jenifer Nalbandian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of ChemistryOffice Phone: (951) 343-4306E-mail: jnalbandian@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 478
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Organic Chemistry | University of California, Riverside | |
M.S. | Chemistry | University of California, Riverside | |
B.S. | Chemistry/Biochemistry Emphasis | Pepperdine University |

Jennifer Newton, Ph.D.
Professor of EnglishOffice Phone: (951) 343-4276E-mail: jnewton@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 262
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | English | Baylor University | 2004 |
M.A. | English | Baylor University | 1999 |
B.A. | English | LeTourneau University | 1997 |

Michelle Nielsen Hernandez, Ph.D.
Professor of MathematicsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8788E-mail: mnielsen@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 138
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Mathematics | University of Minnesota | 2010 |
M.S. | Mathematics, Statistics Minor | University of Minnesota | 2009 |
B.A. | Mathematics and Secondary Education | Bethel University | 2003 |

Marilyn Panaro, M.A.
Lecturer in BiologyOffice Phone: (951) 343-4764E-mail: mpanaro@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 453
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.A. | Bioethics | Trinity International University | 2003 |
B.S. | Microbiology and Biophysical Sciences | State University of New York at Buffalo | 1988 |

Hyun-Woo (Andrew) Park, Ph.D.
Professor of BiologyOffice Phone: (951) 343-4766E-mail: hpark@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, Room 201
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Entomology/Insect Pathology | University of California, Riverside | 1999 |
M.S. | Agriculture/Insect Pathology | Seoul National University, Korea | 1995 |
B.S. | Agriculture | Seoul National University, Korea | 1990 |

MaryAnn Pearson, Ed.D., APR
Professor of Communication, LeadershipFaculty Adviser, Lancer Media GroupPublic Relations, Journalism, Leadership and Communication
Office Phone: (951) 552-8186E-mail: mpearson@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building 040
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ed.D. | Educational Leadership | La Sierra University | 2010 |
M.S. | Education | California Baptist University | 2003 |
B.A. | Liberal Studies - English | California Baptist University | 1999 |

Chase Porter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 552-8199E-mail: cporter@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point-A 225
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Political Science | University of Alabama | 2018 |
M.Div. | Divinity | Samford University | 2013 |
B.A. | Christian Studies/Political Science | Mississippi College | 2009 |

C. Daniel Prather, Ph.D.
Professor of Aviation ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 343-4924E-mail: dprather@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 127
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Educational Leadership | University of Nebraska - Lincoln | 2007 |
D.B.A. | California Southern University | 2020 | |
M.B.A. | International Business | University of North Alabama | 2016 |
M.P.A. | Aviation Administration | Southern Illinois University | 1997 |
B.C.A. | Aviation Management | Delta State University | 1994 |

Stephen Runyan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of BiologyOffice Phone: (951) 552-8452E-mail: srunyan@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Mission Hall 104
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology | University of California, Los Angeles | 2007 |
M.S. | Physiological Science | University of California, Los Angeles | 2003 |
B.S. | Physiological Science | University of California, Los Angeles | 2001 |

Noé Ruvalcaba, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of SpanishOffice Phone: (951) 552-8778E-mail: nruvalcaba@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, Room 286
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Spanish | University of California, Riverside | 2011 |
M.A. | Spanish | University of California, Riverside | 2007 |
B.A. | Spanish | University of California, Santa Barbara | 2005 |
B.A. | Latin American Studies | University of California, Santa Barbara | 2005 |

Michael Sill, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of MathematicsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8384E-mail: msill@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 473
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 2012 |
B.S. | Physics | Loyola Marymount University | 2006 |
B.S | Mathematics | Loyola Marymount University | 2006 |

Sonya Singh, B.A.
Visiting Professor of JournalismAssistant Director of Student PublicationsOffice Phone: 951-552-8911E-mail: ssingh@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building 065
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
B.A. | Psychology | Pepperdine University | 2012 |

Owen Staley, Ph.D.
Lecturer in Modern Languages and LiteratureOffice Phone: (951) 343-4697E-mail: ostaley@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W. E. James Building, Room 252
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | English | University of California at Los Angeles | 1996 |
M.A. | English | University of California at Berkeley | 1987 |
A.B. | Environmental Studies | University of California at Berkeley | 1980 |

Kyle Stewart, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of PhysicsOffice Phone: (951) 552-8723E-mail: kstewart@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 471
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Physics / Astrophysics | University of California, Irvine | 2009 |
M.S. | Physics / Astrophysics | University of California, Irvine | 2006 |
B.S. | Astrophysics | University of California, Los Angeles | 2004 |

Satoru Suzuki, Ph.D.
Professor of ChemistryOffice Phone: (951)552-8726E-mail: ssuzuki@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 466
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Chemistry | Arizona State University | 1996 |
B.S. | Chemistry/Biology | Grand Canyon University | 1991 |

Daniel Szeto, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and BiochemistryOffice Phone: (951) 552-8735E-mail: dszeto@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Mission Hall Room 104
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Biomedical Sciences | University of California, San Diego | 1998 |
M.S. | Molecular Biology | San Diego State University | 1990 |
B.S. | Bacteriology | University of California, Davis | 1986 |

Erika Travis, Ph.D.
Professor of English and Behavioral SciencesDirector, Graduate Program of English Office Phone: (951) 343-4362E-mail: etravis@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 260A
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | English | Claremont Graduate University | 2016 |
M.A. | English | California Baptist University | 2006 |
B.A. | English and Behavioral Science | California Baptist University | 2002 |

Jennifer Tronti, M.A.
Assistant Professor of EnglishProgram Director, English (Undergraduate)Office Phone: (951) 343-4290E-mail: jtronti@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Office Location: W.E. James Building, Room #258
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
M.A. | Mythological Studies | Pacifica Graduate Institute | 2009 |
M.A. | Literature in English | Claremont Graduate School | 1995 |
B.A. | English | California Baptist College | 1994 |

Jones Tsai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of BiochemistryOffice Phone: (951) 552-8368E-mail: jtsai@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 477
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Biomedical Engineering | Columbia University | 2010 |
M.S. | Biomedical Engineering | Columbia University | 2004 |
B.S. | Bioengineering: Premedical | University of California San Diego | 2003 |

Laura Veltman, Ph.D.
Professor of American LiteratureAssociate Dean, Arts and LettersOffice Phone: (951) 343-4649E-mail: lveltman@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 264
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | English | University of Wisconsin at Madison | 2006 |
M.A. | English | University of Wisconsin at Madison | 1998 |
B.A. | English and Psychology | Calvin College | 1996 |

Deron Walker, Ph.D.
Professor of EnglishOffice Phone: (951) 343-4652E-mail: dwalker@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: W.E. James Building, Room 281
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Education | Southern Illinois University | 2004 |
M.A. | History | Eastern Illinois University | 1995 |
B.A. | History | Eastern Illinois University | 1994 |

Robert Willett, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of MathematicsDirector of the Graduate Program in Applied MathematicsOffice Phone: 343-4322E-mail: rwillett@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 475
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 2016 |
M.S. | Mathematics | University of California, Riverside | 2013 |
B.S. | Mathematics | California Baptist University | 2011 |

Andrew Zhou
Assistant Professor of Chemical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 552-8611E-mail: hzhou@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Complex

Kimberlee Bartholomew
Department Secretary, Mathematical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 552-8662E-mail: kbartholomew@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: JAME469

Peyton Beard
Department Secretary, Aviation ScienceOffice Phone: (951) 552-8800E-mail: pbeard@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Airport A205

Matthew Comer
Laboratory Technician, Division of Natural and Mathematical SciencesOffice Phone: (951) 343-4430E-mail: mcomer@calbaptist.edu

Laura Egan
Department Secretary, History and GovernmentOffice Phone: (951) 343-4656E-mail: legan@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: The Point-A 114

Jennifer Endeman
Flight InstructorChief Commercial ProgramOffice Phone: (951) 552-8804 E-mail: jendeman@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 114

Allie Floyd
Department Secretary, Biological SciencesOffice Phone: 951-552-8988E-mail: afloyd@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building, 467

Christine Hernandez
Purchasing SpecialistOffice Phone: (951) 552-8295Office Location: James Building 248

Rebecca Lamberth
Administrative AssistantOffice Phone: (951) 343-4363E-mail: reboyd@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James Building 453

Orlando Martinez
Director of Aircraft MaintenanceOffice Phone: (951) 552-8462E-mail: omartinez@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, D208

Rene Nemecio
Assistant Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianOffice Phone: (951) 552-8462E-mail: rnemecio@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, D207

Kihan Park
Flight Instructor Office Phone: (951) 552-8804 E-mail: kpark@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, D202

Julianne Ratzlaff
Laboratory Coordinator, Division of Natural and Mathematical SciencesOffice Phone: 951-343-4430E-mail: jratzlaff@calbaptist.edu

Alexis Romero-Noriega
Administrative Assistant for Aviation MaintenanceE-mail: aromero@calbaptist.edu

Debbie Spala
Administrative Secretary, Division of Natural and Mathematical SciencesOffice Phone: 951-343-4380E-mail: dspala@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 457

Patty VanBuskirk
Department Secretary, Communication Arts Office Phone: (951) 343-4964E-mail: pvanbuskirk@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: James 042

Aaron Varela
Flight InstructorChief of Safety Office Phone: (951) 552-8804 E-mail: avarela@calbaptist.eduOffice Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 119

Rosemary Welsh
Administrative Secretary for Modern Languages & LiteratureOffice Phone: 951-343-4590E-mail: rwelsh@calbaptist.edu