Academic Vice President - Dr. Thomas Cornman
Dr. Thomas Cornman joined Cedarville University in July 2009 as academic vice president.
Dr. Cornman’s experience includes 10 years of teaching and 17 years management experience in higher education. As Academic Vice President he is responsible for all academic departments and activities of the University and serves as its Chief Academic Officer.
Cornman holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago; an M.A. from Temple University; an M.Div. from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; and a B.S. from Philadelphia College of Bible.
"Cedarville encompasses a strong commitment to the preeminence of Christ and the authority of the Scripture, while providing students with an exceptional educational experience," says Cornman. "Cedarville's mission and vision prompted me to want to join this exceptional group of Christ-centered faculty."
Cornman began his career as a church historian, teaching classes in Bible and theology, as well as western civilization, U.S. history and American church history.
His publications include contributions to the "Moody Handbook of Preaching" (Moody, 2008) and "Foundational Faith: Unchanging Truth for an Ever-Changing World" (Moody, 2003). He also served as general editor for "Proclaiming Jesus: Essays on the Centrality of Christ in the Church" (Moody, 2007). In 2003, his work "Caterpillars and New-Fangled Religion" was published by University Press of America.
Senior Associate Academic Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies - Dr. Andy Runyan
Dr. Andy Runyan joined Cedarville University in July 2006. As associate academic vice president and dean of graduate studies, he is responsible for the supervision of the departments within the Academic Division that include the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Lifelong Learning, The Academic Enrichment Center, and other support services and projects within the Academic Division. In his role as dean of graduate studies he directs the administrative functions supporting graduate education at the University including the Graduate Council, the Institutional Review Board and other services.
Runyan's experience in higher education includes over 19 years of teaching and administration. He holds a Ph.D. in computing technology in education from Nova Southeastern University, a Master's in manufacturing management from Kettering University, and a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton. He also has eight years of experience in the industry as a mechanical engineer..