meet the faculty

Dr. Matthew Ruiz, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Matthew Ruiz
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Faculty Athletics Representative

Dr. Matthew Ruiz earned his Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training and exercise science from Lipscomb University, a Master of Science degree in exercise science and sport studies from Springfield College, and a Ph.D. in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology from the University of Minnesota.

mruiz@huntington.edu

Connie Updike, Huntington University, a Christian college

Connie Updike
Associate Professor of Recreation Management
Chair, Department of Kinesiology & Recreation Management

Professor Connie Updike earned her B.S. from Manchester College in Physical Education, Health, and Recreation, M.S. in Secondary Education with a Physical Education, Health and Recreation endorsement from Indiana University and has completed post graduate work in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University.

cupdike@huntington.edu

Dr. Jody Davenport, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Jody Davenport
Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Dr. Jody Davenport earned her Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from Manchester College in North Manchester, Ind., and her Master of Science degree in secondary education from IPFW. She earned her Ph.D. in post-secondary and adult education from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minn.

jdavenport@huntington.edu

Dr. Beth Burch, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Beth Burch
Associate Professor of Biology

Dr. Beth Burch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Millersville University in Pennsylvania in 1985. She then pursued graduate studies in botany at the University of Florida, where she earned a Master’s Degree in 1988, and completed the Ph.D. in 1993. Her primary interests in botany are in plant physiology and biochemistry.

bburch@huntington.edu

Dr. Karen Jones
Professor of Ministry & Missions
Department Head

Dr. Karen Jones has more than 20 years of experience working in the field of youth ministry. She continues to give leadership to student mission projects each year, both in the United States and internationally.

kjones@huntington.edu

Chris Burton
Assistant Athletic Trainer/Adjunct Professor

Chris works within the Athletics Department providing medical care to Huntington University student athletes. Chris also teaches several classes as an adjunct professor for the Department of Exercise Science.

cburton@huntington.edu

Don Sherman
Instructor of Physical Education

Don is currently an adjunct for the department teaching racquetball, tennis, weight training and team sports classes.

dsherman@huntington.edu

Dr. Bruce Evans, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Bruce Evans
Professor of Biology
Department Chair

Dr. Bruce D. Evans received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1985 from the University of Charleston, W.V., and a PhD in neurobiology in 1991 from Emory University.

bevans@huntington.edu

Dr. Luke S. Fetters, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Luke Fetters
Professor of Ministry and Missions
Director, Institute for TESOL Studies

During his time in Asia, in addition to church planting, Dr. Luke Fetters was involved in teaching English and serving as a TESOL consultant to school districts in southern China.

lfetters@huntington.edu

Dr. Tom Bergler, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Tom Bergler
Professor of Ministry & Missions

Dr. Tom Bergler served as a staff worker for University Christian Outreach for 7 years, helping to evangelize and disciple students at the University of Michigan, the University of London, and Michigan State University. He co-founded the Spring Academy, a Christian theology and ministry camp for students from state universities.

tbergler@huntington.edu

Mike Frame, Huntington University, a Christian college

Mike Frame
Associate Director of Athletics
Head Baseball Coach

Coach Frame begins his twenty-ninth year as the Head Baseball Coach at Huntington University.

mframe@huntington.edu

Tom King,Head Cross Country & Track coach for Huntington Athletics

Tom King
Head Coach

Coach King came to Huntington University in 1970, and is in his 44th year coaching the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs.

tking@huntington.edu

Dr. William Bordeaux, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. William Bordeaux
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry

Dr. William H. Bordeaux received a Doctorate of Arts in chemistry from the University of Miami, Florida. He was employed during the summers and part-time as a chemist as the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laboratories in Miami.

wbordeaux@huntington.edu