G. James Daichendt, Ed.D., MFA
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
jimdaichendt@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-2412
G. James Daichendt, Ed.D. is an art critic and journalist for KECT's Artbound, the nation's largest public television station. Daichendt holds a doctorate from Columbia University and graduate degrees from Harvard and Boston universities.
April M. Cordero, Ph.D.
Vice Provost of Educational Effectiveness
acordero@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-2328
Dr. April M. Cordero is the Vice Provost of Educational Effectiveness. She has been a member of the PLNU community since 2007 starting as faculty in the Department of Biology and the Director of the University NOW program. Her research focused on developing more effective approaches for teaching biology that enabled students to develop not only factual knowledge, but biological ways of thinking and reasoning about the living world.
Nick Pertler, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Academic Studies
(619) 563-2805
npertler@pointloma.edu
Dr. Nick Pertler is Associate Provost for Academic Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University, where he has the privilege of serving faculty and academic leaders developing and supporting high-quality academic programs. He has well over a decade of higher education leadership and administrative experience, and previously served on the faculties of Duquesne University, Baker College and MiraCosta College, teaching a wide range of communication courses.
Jeff Sullivan, Ph.D., ATC, CES
Dean, College of Health Sciences
jeffsullivan@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-7962
After graduating from PLNU, Dr. Jeff Sullivan became a certified athletic trainer, then taught at San Jose State and Oregon State before returning to his alma mater, where he has taught since 2003. His expertise is in pathology to the shoulder and cervical spine.
Deborah Erickson, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Education
derickso@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-2332
Dr. Deborah Erickson has served as dean of the School of Education at PLNU since 2013. Prior to her current appointment, she was a full professor and the assistant dean of the Graduate School of Education at California Lutheran University, where she also directed the educational leadership program for six years.
Monique Sawyer, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Dean, School of Nursing
msawyer@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-7814
Rev. Brad E. Kelle, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, Reuben Welch School of Theology & Christian Ministry
bradkelle@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-2314
Jamie Hess, DBA
Dean, Fermanian School of Business
Professor of Marketing
(619) 849-2721
jamiemcilwaine@pointloma.edu
Dr. Jamie Hess joined the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) in 2013 as a full-time professor of marketing. She came to PLNU with more than ten years of experience in academia. Her professional background in marketing and fundraising included serving as the marketing director of the Armory Art Center and the director of corporate and foundation relations at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Lindsey Lupo, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Humanities, Arts, and Public Engagement
(619) 849-7589
lindseylupo@pointloma.edu
Matthieu Rouffet, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
matthieurouffet@pointloma.edu
Melanie Hulbert
Dean, School of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Marvin Milian, M.A.
Director, Academic Studies and Grants
mmilian@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-2221