Sabbaticals have historically been an important part of faculty-development programs in American higher education. A sabbatical leave provides a significant opportunity to Bethany College full-time faculty to engage in scholarly and professional work, resulting in future enhanced contributions to the College.
Sabbatical leave is a privilege and is not automatically earned; a faculty member is eligible after each six full-time teaching appointment years at the College. A sabbatical leave is for one semester at full pay or for a full academic year at half pay.
Fall 2014
· Dr. Joseph Lovano will visit and study four of the autonomous regions of Spain: Valencia, Murcia, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, to gain in-depth and updated knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of these multicultural regions of Spain.
· Prof. Kenneth Morgan will prepare a solo art show entitled There’s Something About Hail Mary, consisting of all new works based on about a dozen iconic masterpieces featuring interpretations of the Virgin Mary.
· Prof. Fujiko Sawtarie will update the Bethany College Computer Science curriculum, to ensure Bethany College students are learning state-of-the art practices in the fast-changing field of computer science, and to renew her Ph.D. candidacy at West Virginia University.
· Prof. Melanee Sinclair will pursue advanced Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) certification, to allow courses she teaches in this area to count toward EAGALA certification for Bethany College students.
· Dr. Amanda Stewart will write an equine management and grooming book with internationally known hunter-jumper trainer Susan W. Ashe, and perform a scientific study examining and testing a new, currently un-marketed hoof boot.
Spring 2015
· Dr. John Burns will write on the applications of nanotechnology to agriculture with scientists at the Indian Center for Agricultural Research, and continue his work on biological rhythms, a joint effort with faculty and graduate students at Banaras Hindu University.
· Prof. John McGowan will examine the use of biomechanics and exercise physiology in teaching and coaching, and prepare for new courses in areas he has not taught in many years—for example, laws relating to Adapted Physical Education.
· Dr. Patrick Sutherland will finish a chapter for a book tentatively entitled Education in Action: The Crucible of College Media, work on another book chapter on the topic of religion and sports, and attend workshops to enhance his technology skills.
We congratulate these colleagues on their work which will further the teaching mission of Bethany College.
