David L. Strawn, Ph.D.

Office Information

Phone:	(619) 849-2365
Fax:	(619) 849-7018
Location:	Academic Deans' Center, Office #01 Bond Academic Center (ground floor)
E-mail:	davidstrawn@pointloma.edu

Education

A.B.	Olivet Nazarene College
M.A.	Wayne State University
Ph.D.	University of Minnesota Institute for Retraining in Computer Science, Clarkson University Management Development Program, Harvard University National Science Foundation Institute, University of California, San Jose

Administrative Experience

2004-Present

Vice Provost for International Studies and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

1999-2004

Associate Provost for International Studies and Dean of Arts and Sciences

1990-1999

Dean of Liberal Arts Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA

1981-1987

Chair, Department of Mathematics/Computer Science Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA

Teaching Experience

1971-Present

Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA

1970-1971

Mathematics Teacher Normandale State Junior College Bloomington, MN

1967-1970

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics Olivet Nazarene University Kankakee, IL

1962-1967

Mathematics Teacher Royal Oak Kimball High School Royal Oak, MI

1975-1976 (summers)

Visiting Professor, Department of Mathematics and Education Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA

Consulting Experience

Statistical Research, 1975-1990 Mathematics Education, Cocopah Project CITE, a federally funded community education project of the Cocopah Indian tribe, Yuma, AZ Mathematics Education, several elementary schools both in and out of California

Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

Current

• Vice Provost for International Studies
• Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, responsible for staffing, budget and curriculum for eight of the 17 academic departments
• Chair of the Academic Policies Committee, 1991-present
• Academic representative on building and remodeling committees
• Member of the Student Academic Programs Commissions for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

Past

• Associate Provost for International Studies
• Dean of Liberal Arts, responsible for staffing, budget and curriculum for 12 of the 17 academic departments
• Chaired several standing committees: Faculty Council, Salary and Fringe Benefit Committee, Faculty Evaluation Committee
• Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Professional Activities

Papers and Presentations

• Paper "Assessing Off-campus Programs," CCCU Off-campus Conference, May 2004
• Commencement Address at Korean Nazarene University, February 1998
• Speaker for Fall Academic Administrative Workshop at Olivet Nazarene University, 1996
• Presented the opening address to the Southwest CCCU Regional Assessment Conference, Bethany, OK, 1996
• Paper "What the Institution Has Learned Thus Far," the third of a collaborative series. The 1994 National Reading Conference, San Diego, CA
• Panelist for the Independent California College and University Faculty Association 1994 fall conference, "Teaching Portfolios"
• Conference paper "Assessing General Education," 1994 Christian College Coalition Assessment Conference, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, October 1994
• Several papers at local and state meetings of mathematics organizations

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Higher Education
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• National Association of Foreign Student Advisors
• Association of American Colleges and Universities

Personal/Background Data

Dr. Strawn married Sharon Nyhus in 1962. They have two sons: Brad (married to Suzanne Gresham) and Brent (married to Holly Verner), and are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren. Brad (Ph.D. in Psychology) is on the faculty at Southern Nazarene University. Brent (Ph.D. in Old Testament) is on the faculty at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. David's hobbies include reading, music and doing stained glass projects for homes, businesses and churches.