David W. Whitlock
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Dr. David Wesley Whitlock is the 15th president of Oklahoma Baptist University
beginning his service on November 1, 2008. A longtime college administrator and faculty member, Whitlock is noted for his emphasis on the integration of faith and learning.
, dean of graduate studies, and dean of the college of business and computer science at Southwest Baptist University
in Bolivar, Missouri
. He joined the SBU administration in 1999, and also was a professor of business at the Missouri Baptist institution. Prior to his work at SBU, he taught for 14 years at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
. He was appointed to the Southeastern faculty in 1985 as an instructor of business. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1991 and associate professor in 1996. He was named chair of the university’s business information management program in 1995 and served in that role until moving to SBU. In addition to his academic work, Whitlock served as a bivocational co-pastor of Wellspring Baptist Fellowship in Bolivar, Mo., from 1999 until his move to OBU in 2008. He was bivocational pastor of Silo Baptist Church in Silo
, Okla., from 1996–99, and Hendrix Baptist Church in Hendrix, Oklahoma
, from 1993-94. He was licensed to preach by the First Baptist Church of Durant
and ordained at Hendrix Baptist Church.
and graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne, OK. He completed a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
in 1984, a master of business administration from Southeastern in 1985, and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Oklahoma
in 1995. Whitlock previously served as associate provost at SBU since 2006, a position responsible for accreditation activities with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
. Whitlock aided in SBU’s 10-year review process for continued accreditation during the 2005-06 school year. In 2007, Whitlock also was appointed dean of SBU’s adult and off-campus programs. From 2001-06, he served as assistant to SBU President C. Pat Taylor
for strategic planning.
Whitlock has played an active role in international programs and missions endeavors, working with educational organizations in the United Arab Emirates
, China
and Russia
. He has traveled extensively visiting, serving on mission teams, or leading educational tours in twenty-five countries. Active in a variety of professional organizations, Whitlock has served as a consultant-evaluator with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
since 2006. He also is an evaluator and mentor with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
.
, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
MBA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Ph.D.
, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
beginning his service on November 1, 2008. A longtime college administrator and faculty member, Whitlock is noted for his emphasis on the integration of faith and learning.
Employment History
Whitlock previously was associate provostProvost (education)
A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and Australia, the equivalent of a pro-vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
, dean of graduate studies, and dean of the college of business and computer science at Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri, United States campuses in Bolivar,...
in Bolivar, Missouri
Bolivar, Missouri
Bolivar is the county seat of Polk County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,325 at the 2010 census. The city was named for Bolivar, Tennessee, home to many of the original settlers, and like that city its name is pronounced to rhyme with Oliver...
. He joined the SBU administration in 1999, and also was a professor of business at the Missouri Baptist institution. Prior to his work at SBU, he taught for 14 years at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often referred to as Southeastern and abbreviated as SE, or SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma, with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,229 as of 2009.-History:...
. He was appointed to the Southeastern faculty in 1985 as an instructor of business. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1991 and associate professor in 1996. He was named chair of the university’s business information management program in 1995 and served in that role until moving to SBU. In addition to his academic work, Whitlock served as a bivocational co-pastor of Wellspring Baptist Fellowship in Bolivar, Mo., from 1999 until his move to OBU in 2008. He was bivocational pastor of Silo Baptist Church in Silo
Silo, Oklahoma
Silo is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Silo is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
, Okla., from 1996–99, and Hendrix Baptist Church in Hendrix, Oklahoma
Hendrix, Oklahoma
Hendrix is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hendrix is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
, from 1993-94. He was licensed to preach by the First Baptist Church of Durant
Durant, Oklahoma
Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 15,877 at the 2010 census. Durant is the principal city of the Durant Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 42,416 in 2010...
and ordained at Hendrix Baptist Church.
Background
A fifth-generation Oklahoman, Whitlock was born in PurcellPurcell, Oklahoma
Purcell is located in the outer south suburban area of Oklahoma City. It is often called "Quarterhorse Capital of the World" and it is the county seat of McClain County , Oklahoma, United States; it also extends a short distance into Cleveland County. The population was 5,884 at the 2010 census...
and graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne, OK. He completed a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often referred to as Southeastern and abbreviated as SE, or SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma, with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,229 as of 2009.-History:...
in 1984, a master of business administration from Southeastern in 1985, and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in 1995. Whitlock previously served as associate provost at SBU since 2006, a position responsible for accreditation activities with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
. Whitlock aided in SBU’s 10-year review process for continued accreditation during the 2005-06 school year. In 2007, Whitlock also was appointed dean of SBU’s adult and off-campus programs. From 2001-06, he served as assistant to SBU President C. Pat Taylor
C. Pat Taylor
Dr. C. Pat Taylor is president of Southwest Baptist University. Dr. Taylor was selected as the 24th president of Southwest Baptist University by the board of trustees on Aug. 20, 1996, after a seven-month nationwide search. He assumed his duties as president on Oct. 21, 1996.-Experience:Prior to...
for strategic planning.
Whitlock has played an active role in international programs and missions endeavors, working with educational organizations in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. He has traveled extensively visiting, serving on mission teams, or leading educational tours in twenty-five countries. Active in a variety of professional organizations, Whitlock has served as a consultant-evaluator with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
since 2006. He also is an evaluator and mentor with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs , formerly the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, is a U.S. organization offering accreditation services to business programs focused on teaching and learning....
.
Author
Whitlock is the author of the book Opportunity: Introducing Free Enterprise and Business. He has been co-author or editor of three books related to business: A Noble Calling: Devotions and Essays for Business Professionals; Psalm 15: Integrating Life and Work; and Solomon Was a Businessman: Advice from the Wealthiest Man on Earth. He also has been a contributing writer for numerous other works.Education
B.S. ChemistryChemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often referred to as Southeastern and abbreviated as SE, or SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma, with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,229 as of 2009.-History:...
MBA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often referred to as Southeastern and abbreviated as SE, or SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma, with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,229 as of 2009.-History:...
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
, University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...