Anderson University Executive Staff
| Dr. James L. Edwards | President | (765) 641-4010 |
Dr. Edwards was appointed President of the University in July 1990. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Edwards served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Press, the publishing house of the Church of God. Dr. Edwards served as a senior pastor of Meadow Park Church of God in Columbus, Ohio for 15 years, and has held various pastorates in Indiana and Ohio. Prior to his appointment as the University’s President, Dr. Edwards had served the University as the Director of Admissions and Director of Church and Alumni Relations. Dr. Edwards received his baccalaureate degree from the University and a master’s degree from Anderson University School of Theology. He holds a doctorate degree in Educational Policy and Leadership from Ohio State University. | ||
| Dr. Carl H. Caldwell | Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean | (765) 641-4021 |
Dr. Caldwell was appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean in April 1996. Prior to his appointment to the University’s executive board, Dr. Caldwell served in academic administration for Franklin College, Manchester College, and Bridgewater College, as a faculty member at various institutions. Dr. Caldwell received his baccalaureate degree in History at the University, his master’s degree in History from Ohio University and his doctorate degree in History from Indiana University. | ||
| Robert L. Coffman | Vice President for Advancement | (765) 641-4068 |
Robert Coffman was appointed Vice President for Advancement in October, 2003. Prior to his appointment to the University’s executive board, Coffman served Anderson University as executive director and counsel for Development, a position he has held since 1986. Prior to this assignment, he served Anderson University as internal counsel and grants officer. Coffman received a Bachelor of Arts from Anderson University in 1972 and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University Law School in 1979. He serves on the board of directors for the American Council on Gift Annuities and is a member of the National Committee on Planned Giving, Planned Giving Group of Indiana and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). | ||
| Dr. Michael Collette | Vice President for Enrollment Management & Information Systems |
(765) 641-4166 |
Dr. Collette was appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management and Information Systems in August 1993. Dr. Collette has served the University since 1977, and served as a Director of Placement and Academic Advising and as Dean of Academic Support prior to his present appointment. Dr. Collette received his baccalaureate degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin and his doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration from Indiana University. | ||
| Mrs. Sena Landey | Vice President for Finance & Treasurer | (765) 641-4112 |
Sena K. Landey was appointed Vice President for Finance and Treasurer In July 1997. Prior to being appointed Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, she served in various positions at the University, including Controller and Assistant Treasurer. Mrs. Landey has served the University since 1975. She received her baccalaureate degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the university as well as a Master of Business Administration from the Falls School of Business. | ||
| Dr. David Sebastian | Dean, School of Theology | (765) 641-4033 |
Dr. Sebastian was appointed Dean of the School of Theology in July 1995. He has served as a senior pastor of the Salem Church of God in Clayton, Ohio and in various other pastorates. Dr. Sebastian is a past Chairman of the Anderson University Board of Trustees. Dr. Sebastian received his baccalaureate degree in Bible and Christian Education from Warner Southern College, his master’s degree from Anderson University School of Theology and from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry in Theology degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. | ||
| Dr. Brent Baker | Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students | (765) 641-4070 |
Dr. Brent Baker was appointed Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students in June 2001. Brent first served as a Resident Director and Assistant Football Coach at Georgetown College, returned to AU as a Resident Director and has since then served as Director of Residence Life and then Dean of Students at Colorado Christian University. Just prior to returning to AU, Dr. Baker served as Associate Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students at Taylor University Fort Wayne. Dr. Baker earned his baccalaureate degree in Business Management/Sociology from Anderson University, his master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration at Ball State University and his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Administration & Foundations at Indiana State University. | ||
