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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nPresident
Dr. J. Keith Newman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- B.A. \u2013 Houston Baptist University<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
- M.M. \u2013 Southern Nazarene University<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
- Ed.D. \u2013 Spalding University<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Dr. Keith Newman was elected as the fifteenth president in Southern Nazarene University’s 126-year history. His tenure as president began August 1, 2017. With 17 years of pastoral ministry in the Church of the Nazarene and 15 years of service as a senior administrator in Christian higher education, Dr. Newman counts it a great privilege to join a Christ-centered community preparing God-called, purpose-driven, passionate servant leaders who make the world better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Newman\u2019s email, knewman@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A message from Dr. Keith Newman<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President of Enrollment & Student Success
Dr. Steve Betts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Steve began his service at SNU in 2001. He has served as a faculty member, department chair, dean, academic vice president, and financial services director. In his current role, he leads the Admissions<\/a> team that recruits new traditional undergraduate students, and the team in the Center for Student Success<\/a> that supports students as they persist and graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Betts\u2019 email, sbetts@60654a.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President for Business and Finance
Gary Cummings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gary joined SNU in 2023 following a successful career in corporate enterprise. He has served in executive leadership roles (various VP roles and subsidiary CEO) related to systems architecture, information technology, and strategic development. Gary holds inactive CPA certificates from Texas and Arkansas. His focus will include human resources<\/a>, student aid, and all aspects of finance and accounting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Cummings’ email, gcummings@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President of Academic Affairs
College of Professional and Graduate Studies
Dr. Melissa Lewis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Melissa joined the SNU School of Music faculty in 1999 and has served learners and faculty in Professional and Graduate Studies<\/a> since 2018. She is driven by the values shared by the PGS community: Christlikeness, Excellence, Integrity, Belonging, and Service, and her personal mission, which is to \u201cServe Well.\u201d In addition to her leadership in PGS academics, Dr. Lewis also has oversight of PGS enrollment<\/a>, PGS operations, and PGS student services<\/a>. Whether in person or online, undergraduate or graduate, each learner\u2019s journey is unique and presents an opportunity for transformation. Dr. Lewis sees serving learners during this leg of their educational journey as both a calling and a privilege. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Lewis\u2019 email, mlewis@60654a.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Larry](\"http:\/\/ncfg.60654a.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2021.10.06.005-Larry-Morris-2-1-731x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President for University Relations
Rev. Larry Morris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rev. Larry Morris joins the SNU team after 30 years of pastoral ministry experience with the Church of the Nazarene. He strengthens the University\u2019s vision of Making Christlike disciples through higher education<\/em> by building partnerships with the South Central Field churches, alumni, and the surrounding community. The University Relations team expands the influence of SNU through the offices of Church Relations<\/a> and Alumni Relations<\/a> as well as Advancement<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Morris’ email, lmorris1@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Vice President
Dr. Michael Redwine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Joining SNU in 2008, Mike leads talented teams with a breadth of responsibilities that include Student Life<\/a>, Spiritual Life<\/a>, athletics<\/a>, housing and residential living<\/span><\/a>, student activities<\/a>, health services<\/a>, SNU Police<\/a>, and student employment<\/a>. Dr. Redwine is an advocate for students and believes his best days are spent investing in them and supporting <\/span>their success at SNU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Redwine\u2019s email, mredwine@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDirector of Administration and Communication
Tollya Spindle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tollya has served SNU in various roles for over 20 years and plays a crucial role in ensuring effective internal and external communications. She supports the seamless functioning of many aspects of the university and the Office of the President. She serves as the coordinator for all Board of Trustees communications, and facilitates their meetings. In this expanded role, she will also oversee the SNU Creative Group.
Mrs. Spindle’s email, tspindle@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSenior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Mark Winslow<\/h3>\n\n\n\nA part of the SNU community for twenty years, Dr. Mark Winslow has served as Chief Academic Officer since 2023. Prior to this, he taught in the physics classroom for 28 years and served as Dean of the College of Sciences for eight years. He was appointed as the Vice President for Academic Affairs for Professional and Graduate Studies in 2020. Dr. Winslow considers it a great privilege to work with faculty and staff colleagues to bring the best of academics combined with a robust Christian faith to the learning environment. Dr. Winslow has assumed specific oversight of the College of Undergraduate Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Winslow’s email, mwinslow@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
- B.A. \u2013 Houston Baptist University<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
- M.M. \u2013 Southern Nazarene University<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
- Ed.D. \u2013 Spalding University<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Dr. Keith Newman was elected as the fifteenth president in Southern Nazarene University’s 126-year history. His tenure as president began August 1, 2017. With 17 years of pastoral ministry in the Church of the Nazarene and 15 years of service as a senior administrator in Christian higher education, Dr. Newman counts it a great privilege to join a Christ-centered community preparing God-called, purpose-driven, passionate servant leaders who make the world better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Newman\u2019s email, knewman@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A message from Dr. Keith Newman<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President of Enrollment & Student Success
Dr. Steve Betts<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSteve began his service at SNU in 2001. He has served as a faculty member, department chair, dean, academic vice president, and financial services director. In his current role, he leads the Admissions<\/a> team that recruits new traditional undergraduate students, and the team in the Center for Student Success<\/a> that supports students as they persist and graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Betts\u2019 email, sbetts@60654a.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President for Business and Finance
Gary Cummings<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGary joined SNU in 2023 following a successful career in corporate enterprise. He has served in executive leadership roles (various VP roles and subsidiary CEO) related to systems architecture, information technology, and strategic development. Gary holds inactive CPA certificates from Texas and Arkansas. His focus will include human resources<\/a>, student aid, and all aspects of finance and accounting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Cummings’ email, gcummings@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President of Academic Affairs
College of Professional and Graduate Studies
Dr. Melissa Lewis<\/h3>\n\n\n\nMelissa joined the SNU School of Music faculty in 1999 and has served learners and faculty in Professional and Graduate Studies<\/a> since 2018. She is driven by the values shared by the PGS community: Christlikeness, Excellence, Integrity, Belonging, and Service, and her personal mission, which is to \u201cServe Well.\u201d In addition to her leadership in PGS academics, Dr. Lewis also has oversight of PGS enrollment<\/a>, PGS operations, and PGS student services<\/a>. Whether in person or online, undergraduate or graduate, each learner\u2019s journey is unique and presents an opportunity for transformation. Dr. Lewis sees serving learners during this leg of their educational journey as both a calling and a privilege. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Lewis\u2019 email, mlewis@60654a.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nVice President for University Relations
Rev. Larry Morris<\/h3>\n\n\n\nRev. Larry Morris joins the SNU team after 30 years of pastoral ministry experience with the Church of the Nazarene. He strengthens the University\u2019s vision of Making Christlike disciples through higher education<\/em> by building partnerships with the South Central Field churches, alumni, and the surrounding community. The University Relations team expands the influence of SNU through the offices of Church Relations<\/a> and Alumni Relations<\/a> as well as Advancement<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Morris’ email, lmorris1@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Vice President
Dr. Michael Redwine<\/h3>\n\n\n\nJoining SNU in 2008, Mike leads talented teams with a breadth of responsibilities that include Student Life<\/a>, Spiritual Life<\/a>, athletics<\/a>, housing and residential living<\/span><\/a>, student activities<\/a>, health services<\/a>, SNU Police<\/a>, and student employment<\/a>. Dr. Redwine is an advocate for students and believes his best days are spent investing in them and supporting <\/span>their success at SNU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Redwine\u2019s email, mredwine@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDirector of Administration and Communication
Tollya Spindle<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTollya has served SNU in various roles for over 20 years and plays a crucial role in ensuring effective internal and external communications. She supports the seamless functioning of many aspects of the university and the Office of the President. She serves as the coordinator for all Board of Trustees communications, and facilitates their meetings. In this expanded role, she will also oversee the SNU Creative Group.
Mrs. Spindle’s email, tspindle@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nSenior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Mark Winslow<\/h3>\n\n\n\nA part of the SNU community for twenty years, Dr. Mark Winslow has served as Chief Academic Officer since 2023. Prior to this, he taught in the physics classroom for 28 years and served as Dean of the College of Sciences for eight years. He was appointed as the Vice President for Academic Affairs for Professional and Graduate Studies in 2020. Dr. Winslow considers it a great privilege to work with faculty and staff colleagues to bring the best of academics combined with a robust Christian faith to the learning environment. Dr. Winslow has assumed specific oversight of the College of Undergraduate Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Winslow’s email, mwinslow@60654a.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"