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Faculty/Staff




Dr. Marty Crossland
Dean of the School of LifeLong Education



Jan Render
Administrative Assistant


Jan serves as assistant to the dean of the SLLE, manages faculty payroll, manages office operations, and works with faculty and staff on curricular updates and revisions.



Dr. Gweth Holzmann
Faculty Coordinator


Dr. Holzmann serves as the academic advisor for all SLLE and Home School College Program students.



 Dr. Paul King
Faculty Coordinator, Diploma of Theological Studies Program


Dr. King works with churches and Bible Institutes around the globe and assists them in offering educational opportunities in their communities through the curriculum and services he provides through the SLLE.



Jana Swartwood
Curriculum Development Coordinator


Jana works with faculty and staff to develop, structure, and edit course materials for the various SLLE programs.



Gary Brougher, Jr.
School of LifeLong Education Representative

Thinking about pursuing a degree, taking a class, or completing a certificate program through the School of LifeLong Education? Gary will answer your questions and walk you through the steps needed to begin.



Patti Ghere
Academic Services Assistant


Patti assists students in the External degree program and Certificate program. She enrolls students, processes correspondence assignments, communicates with students regarding questions that arise as students are taking courses, discusses assignment due dates, and works with proctors to make arrangements for final examinations.



Michelle Lake
Student Accounts Representative


Michelle provides Student Accounts services to students of the SLLE.  Once all enrollment and payment arrangements have been completed, she provides the final validation that allows students to proceed to their course work.



Angie Williams 
Textbook Coordinator, ORU Bookstore


When distance education students have enrolled in courses and completed the validation process, Angie ships their textbooks and course study guides.