In the Name of Weller
Robert Franks, professor of computer science, was awarded the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts. The chair has an illustrious history intertwined with beloved faculty members.

Robert Franks, professor of computer science, was awarded the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts. The chair has an illustrious history intertwined with beloved faculty members.
Professor of psychology Keith Jones has been named the Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Character and Leadership Development.

Anne Petrie, professor of music, performed with fellow faculty members, students and family in her annual recital.

The numbers of Central College—from financial aid assistance to study abroad and internship participation—showcase an investment opportunity not to be passed up.

Led by assistant professor of music Mitch Lutch, Central College is sponsoring an instrument donation initiative to benefit the Yucatan Youth Orchestra Program, a music education program based in Merida, Mexico, for students with otherwise limited exposure to music opportunities.

The First Annual Chairs’ Conference was an exercise in interdisciplinary sharing, the kind that leads to a more integrated education for Central students.

Mark Johnson, professor of mathematics and computer science, published a computer programming textbook based on what he had been using in his classes for years.
Dennis Doyle, professor of communication, was awarded the 2012 Citation Award from the Iowa Communication Association.

Faculty members spent part of winter break in Merida, Mexico, trying out global experiential learning—a foundation of the Central College education.
Central College welcomes 15 new faculty members for the 2011-2012 academic year.