Faculty

In Corban’s Adult Degree Programs, you will learn from knowledgeable full time working adults who are just like you. Your instructors are professionals in their fields and bring to the classroom hands-on solutions for your current and future work experiences.

Program Chairs

Alan Bittel - abittel@corban.edu

Program Chair of Family Studies major
MPA, University of Southern California

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Bruce Merritt - bmerritt@corban.edu

Program Chair of Business and Organizational Leadership major
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Adjunct Instructors

Business

Psychology

Patricia Beach - M.Ed., University of Portland
Retired, (Employment & Training) Specialist, Chemeketa College

Carl Chica - M.S., California State University
Pastor of Family Life Ministries, Salem Heights Church

Roberto Casarez - MBA, George Fox University
Executive Director of Willamette Academy, Willamette University

Ann Gibson - M.A., National University
Curriculum Specialist, University of California, Davis

Mel Galvin-Conrad - MBA, George Fox University
Consultant & Trainer, ExecuStaff

Lora Goodenough - M.A., George Fox University
Licensed Clinical Therapist, Private Counseling Practice

Ray Horn - MBA, City University
Retired Human Resource Specialist, Boeing

Michael Patterson - M.A., Liberty University
Director, Emmaus Christian Counseling Center

Dan McAuley - M.S., Western Oregon University
Retired Director of Special Services Department, Oregon City School District

Dawn-Semone Rudkin - M.A., George Fox University
Formal Mental Health Specialist, Marion County Psychiatric Crisis Center

Patricia Nicholson - MBA, George Fox University
Retired Agent/Owner/Insurance Executive, State Farm Insurance

Laurie Smith - M.S., Western Oregon University
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Corban University

Alan Scharn - MBA, George Fox University
Assistant Chief, Oregon Department of Corrections,

Perry Webb - Th. M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Pastoral Staff, New Harvest Fellowship

Chuck Schreiner - M.S.M., Multnomah Seminary
Director of Distance Education, Multnomah University Seminary

Rob Wiggins - Ph.D., Oregon State University
Dean of Student Development/Registrar, Western Seminary

Gary Taylor - M.Div., Western Seminary
Circulation Manager, Corban University Library

David Wood - M.A., MFT
Clinical Counselor