Dr. Jeffery D. Sykes
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD, University of Kentucky (1999) - Mathematics
MS, Baylor University (1992) - Mathematics
BS, Baylor University (1991) - Mathematics
Dr. Sykes joined the OBU faculty in 2002 and teaches all levels of mathematics courses. He is a 2000-2001 fellow of Project NExT and the coordinator of the Arkansas Undergraduate Mathematics Competition. When he is trying to avoid grading, he enjoys spending time with his wife, participating in church programs, and reading comic books.
Website: http://plaza.obu.edu/sykesj
E-mail: sykesj@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5328
Office: JSC 319
PhD, University of Kentucky (1999) - Mathematics
MS, Baylor University (1992) - Mathematics
BS, Baylor University (1991) - Mathematics
Dr. Sykes joined the OBU faculty in 2002 and teaches all levels of mathematics courses. He is a 2000-2001 fellow of Project NExT and the coordinator of the Arkansas Undergraduate Mathematics Competition. When he is trying to avoid grading, he enjoys spending time with his wife, participating in church programs, and reading comic books.
Website: http://plaza.obu.edu/sykesj
E-mail: sykesj@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5328
Office: JSC 319
Dr. Stephen C. Hennagin
Professor of Mathematics
PhD, University of California, Davis (1979) - Mathematics
MA, University of California, Davis (1972) - Mathematics
BS, California Polytechnic State University (1970) - Mathematics
Dr. Hennagin joined the OBU faculty in 1986 and teaches all levels of mathematics courses. His interests range from house work to jigsaw puzzles. On most days he can be found in his office working math puzzles while enjoying a half cup of coffee.
Website: http://hennagin.obu.edu
E-mail: hennagin@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5596
Office: JSC 318
PhD, University of California, Davis (1979) - Mathematics
MA, University of California, Davis (1972) - Mathematics
BS, California Polytechnic State University (1970) - Mathematics
Dr. Hennagin joined the OBU faculty in 1986 and teaches all levels of mathematics courses. His interests range from house work to jigsaw puzzles. On most days he can be found in his office working math puzzles while enjoying a half cup of coffee.
Website: http://hennagin.obu.edu
E-mail: hennagin@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5596
Office: JSC 318
Mr. Darin G. Buscher
Instructor of Mathematics
MSE, Henderson State University (1996) - Mathematics
BSE, Ouachita Baptist University (1992) - Mathematics
BA, Ouachita Baptist University (1992) - Biblical Studies/Language
"Spud" joined the OBU faculty in 1996 and specializes in OBU's CORE mathematics course and courses for the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers. Before returning to OBU, he taught at a high school, a junior high, a technical college, a community college, and a state university. He is a sports enthusiast and a master racquetball player.
E-mail: buscherd@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5511
Office: JSC 321
MSE, Henderson State University (1996) - Mathematics
BSE, Ouachita Baptist University (1992) - Mathematics
BA, Ouachita Baptist University (1992) - Biblical Studies/Language
"Spud" joined the OBU faculty in 1996 and specializes in OBU's CORE mathematics course and courses for the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers. Before returning to OBU, he taught at a high school, a junior high, a technical college, a community college, and a state university. He is a sports enthusiast and a master racquetball player.
E-mail: buscherd@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5511
Office: JSC 321
Mrs. Misti Clark
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
MS, University of Arkansas (1998) - Computer Science
Graduate Certificate, Keller Graduate School of Management (2004) - Project Management
BS, University of Arkansas (1996) - Computer Science & Mathematics
Mrs. Clark joined the OBU faculty in 2004 and teaches all levels of computer science and software engineering courses. She came to OBU from a successful career with Cerner Corporation in Kansas City. She has professional experience in a variety of roles including software engineer, database administrator, operations leadership, software architecture, and project management.
Website: http://www.misticlark.com
E-mail: misti@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5335
Office: JSC 323
MS, University of Arkansas (1998) - Computer Science
Graduate Certificate, Keller Graduate School of Management (2004) - Project Management
BS, University of Arkansas (1996) - Computer Science & Mathematics
Mrs. Clark joined the OBU faculty in 2004 and teaches all levels of computer science and software engineering courses. She came to OBU from a successful career with Cerner Corporation in Kansas City. She has professional experience in a variety of roles including software engineer, database administrator, operations leadership, software architecture, and project management.
Website: http://www.misticlark.com
E-mail: misti@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5335
Office: JSC 323
Dr. Kayla B. Dwelle
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
PhD, Purdue University (2007) - Mathematics
MS, Purdue University (2002) - Mathematics
BA, California State University, Sacramento (1999) - Mathematics & Statistics
Dr. Dwelle joined the OBU faculty in 2007 and teaches all levels of mathematics courses. Her dissertation topic was in the field of linear algebra.
E-mail: dwellek@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5326
Office: JSC 317
PhD, Purdue University (2007) - Mathematics
MS, Purdue University (2002) - Mathematics
BA, California State University, Sacramento (1999) - Mathematics & Statistics
Dr. Dwelle joined the OBU faculty in 2007 and teaches all levels of mathematics courses. Her dissertation topic was in the field of linear algebra.
E-mail: dwellek@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5326
Office: JSC 317
Dr. Jeff Matocha
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Lots of good educational info here
Dr. Matocha joined the OBU faculty in 2008 and teaches all levels of Computer Sciences courses. And more info here about how awesome Jeff is and how lucky we are that he's here! :D And I guess we need a somewhat serious(ish) picture too. Bummer, I like this one!
E-mail: matochaj@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5329
Office: JSC 322
Lots of good educational info here
Dr. Matocha joined the OBU faculty in 2008 and teaches all levels of Computer Sciences courses. And more info here about how awesome Jeff is and how lucky we are that he's here! :D And I guess we need a somewhat serious(ish) picture too. Bummer, I like this one!
E-mail: matochaj@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5329
Office: JSC 322