Comings and Goings
Kendra Weddle Irons (Religious Studies) is leaving George Fox and moving to Texas. However, she still plans to teach two courses at the university through the Internet and by spending three weeks on site. She also will be teaching at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas.
Clark Campbell (Graduate Psychology) is leaving the university to take a position as dean of the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. Clark arrived at George Fox as an adjunct professor in 1990 and began full time in 1991. He is a former chair of the Department of Psychology and has been director of clinical training for the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology for the past eight years.
Diane Wood (Education) is leaving George Fox to work on a national research project related to higher education governance and systems, and to complete her doctoral work at Oregon State.
David Meyer (Political Science) is leaving George Fox to take a position at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va.
Kim Colantino (Writing/Literature) is leaving the university, as she is expecting a baby in October. She plans to work as an adjunct for a local community college starting next January.
Eric Funasaki (Mathematics) plans to leave the university to pursue other opportunities.
Polly Peterson (Writing/Literature) plans to go from full-time to adjunct status in the fall so she can spend more time with family.
Mark Benjamin (Spiritual Life) is leaving the university on May 22 to move with his family to Georgia this summer and eventually to North Carolina to help plant a church. A farewell/open house event is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Spiritual Life House.
Martha Wood (Student Life) is leaving George Fox on May 24 to continue her graduate education.