News
Feel free to look through our archives.
November 4, 2009 -Hines Appointed as Dean of School of Arts and Sciences
MOUNT OLIVE - Mount Olive College (MOC) announced the appointment of Dr. K. David Hines as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences effective November 1. The appointment is the culmination of a nation-wide search.
“I am delighted that Dr. Hines has accepted the position of dean,” stated President Kerstetter. “He brings with him vast experience as a dynamic member of our faculty, as a highly successful department chair, and as a recognized leader of several campus organizations. I know that he will be a significant addition to the College’s academic administration.”
Hines is no stranger to Mount Olive College. He graduated from the institution in 1979 with an associate’s degree. He then transferred to Atlantic Christian College (now Barton) where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1981. He attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity in 1984 and his Doctor of Ministry in 1989. Hines has been employed at Mount Olive College since 1988 and has served as chair of the Religion Department since 1994.
Over the years Hines has received several awards including the Thomas R. Morris Award for excellence in teaching at MOC in 1999; the Dean’s Merit Award for Leadership in 1986; and in 1984 he was named as an Outstanding Young Man in America.
When asked about his new role, Hines said, “I recently saw the movie Amelia, on the life of Amelia Earhart. As she described her love of flying she said, ‘No borders, only horizons.’ This is what I want for the School of Arts and Sciences – our professors and our students: No borders, only horizons!”
Having served the College for the past 15 years as chair of the Religion Department, Hines understands a great deal of the inner workings of the College.
“I have taught courses in all the formats utilized by the College and at most of the College’s locations,” he said. “I have worked closely with the department chairs and know their good work. I hope that the Dean’s office can foster an environment of creativity and help these committed people provide even better services to our students, community, and the Church.”
Hines and his wife Teresa have one daughter, Ashley.
Mount Olive College is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The College, sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, has locations in Mount Olive, New Bern, Wilmington, Goldsboro, Research Triangle Park, Washington and Jacksonville. For more information, visit www.moc.edu.