Dwina Willis, Associate Professor of Biology & Bible
- Office:
- ASC119
- Phone:
- 731.989.6035
- Email:
- dwillis@fhu.edu
About Me
Dwina is the Chair of the Pre-professional Health Arts Program. She teaches in both the Biology Department and the School of Biblical Studies.
Education
- A.A., Biology, Freed-Hardeman College, 1970
- B.A., Biology, Harding College, 1972
- M.S.E., Biology, University of Central Arkansas, 1976
- M.M., Bible, Freed-Hardeman University, 1995
Office Hours
- Monday - 7:30am - 8:20am; 9:30am - 10:20am
- Tuesday - 7:30am - 10:20am
- Wednesday - 7:30am - 8:20am; 9:30am - 10:20am
- Thursday - 7:30am - 10:20am
- Friday - 7:30am - 8:20am; 9:30am - 10:20am
Class Schedule
- Christian Woman
MWF - 8:30am-9:20am - Principles of Biology
MW - 12:00pm-1:20pm - Principles of Biology, sec. 2
TR - 11:30am-12:50pm - Principles of Biology, sec. 3
TR - 1:00pm-2:20pm
Home
Dwina is an Associate Professor of Biology and Bible. She teachs several freshman biology classes and three women's Bible classes. She enjoys showing God's design in nature and in the human body.
She chairs the Pre-professional Health Arts Program. This group works with our pre-professional health arts students to help them prepare for the journey from high school to professional school. To find out more about the classes required for these different programs and the application process see the home page of the Biology Department.
Curriculum Vita
Education
M.M. in Ministry
1995, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
M.S.E. in Biology
1976, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
B.A. in Biology
1972, Harding University, Searcy, AR
A.A. in Biology
1970, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
Teaching Experience
Associate Professor
2005-20011, Freed-Hardeman University
Courses Taught: General Biology I & II, Human Biology, Principles of Biology, Christian Woman, Teaching the Bible to Children, Message Design and Delivery for Women
Assistant Professor
1998-2005, Freed-Hardeman University
Courses Taught: General Biology 1 & 11, Nature Study, Biology Seminar 1, Christian Woman, Teaching the Bible to Children, Message Design & Delivery for Women
Instructor
1993-1998, Freed-Hardeman University
Courses Taught: General Biology 1 & 11, Nature Study, Christian Woman, Teaching the Bible to Children
Other Experience
Teaching Assistant
1975-1976, University of Central Arkansas
Courses Taught: Principles of Biology Lab, Botany Lab
High School Teacher
1974-1975, Christian Arkansas Christian School1972-1974, Greater Atlanta Christian School
Publications
Woman to Woman, ed. Debbie Bumbalough & Dwina Willis
2007, Gospel Advocate, Nashville, TN
Dwina contributed two chapters in this book that is a guide to teaching and leading women.
Christian Woman, Gospel Advocate, Nashville, TN
2010, Nov/Dec "A Sweet Tradition"
2009, Nov/Dec "Jesus"
A series of eight Bible study lessons for women.
2008, Jan/Feb, "Jesus in John."
A series of eight Bible study lessons for women.
2006, May/June, "LaVonne Scott"
A biographical sketch.
2005, September/October, "Elsie Huffard: She's Worth 1000 Camels"
A biographical sketch
Ideashop, Gospel Advocate, Nashville, TN
2007, Spring, "Genesis File Folder Games,"
2005, Winter. "Bible Characters from the Gospel of Mark," "Last Days"
2005, Fall. "Genesis File Folder Games"
2004, Winter. "The Last Days"
2004, Summer. "Recycle It for Bible Class"
2004, Fall. "Gospel of Mark Egg Carton Game"
Solutions Manual for Berg's Introductory Botany
2007, Thompson Publishing. Co-authored with Dr. Paul Fader
Compilation of the solutions manual for the lab book.
Academic Development
Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Women Educators.
Member since 1994.
2010 - 2012 Corresponding Secretary for Theta Chapter
2004 - 2006 Corresponding Secretary for Theta Chapter
2005, 2006 Attended Xi State Convention
2006 Presented at Xi State Convention
2005 - 2007 Member of Xi State Visual Arts Committee
2005 Attended leadership workshop for state committee
2000 - 2002 1st Vice-President for Theta Chapter
UT Memphis Health Arts Advisors Workshop
2005 Attended Workshop
2000 Atteded Workshop
Book Reviews
2005. Reviewed a chapter from Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, by Withgott/Brennan.
2003. Reviewed chapters from Integrated Principles of Zoology, 13th ed., by Hickman, McGraw Hill Publisher.
2003. Ran a test survey for Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, by Brennan.
2002. Reviewed chapters from Zoology, by Miller/Harley, McGraw Hill Publisher.
Honors
2005. On Jonathan Stanley's Honors Thesis Committee
2004. Receipient of Honors College Faculty Grant
2003. On Matt Sokoloski's Honors Thesis Committee
2000 - 2011 Coordinate the Women's Honors Bible Forum
National Association of Advisors of Health Professionals
2007 - 2011 Contact person for FHU
2011 Attended Southern Regional Conference and Presented "Using Web 2.0 Technologies in Advising"
2010 Attended National conference
2009 Attended Southern Regional Conference
