Dr. David Lowry

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Professor of Communication

B.S. in Psychology, Abilene Christian University

M.S. in Human Relations and Management, Abilene Christian University

Ph. D. in College Teaching/Interpersonal Communication, University of North Texas

Office: LA 100

Office phone: 405.425.1940

Email: David Lowry

• Teaches Media and Society
• Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Oklahoma Christian University
• President seaver Faculty Association (2000-2001); Freshman Seminar Teaching Award (1995-1996); Director of Graduate Studies in Communication (1997-2002); Chair of Teacher Evaluation Committee (2001-2003)
• Hobbies include yoga, woodworking, reading, computing, travel and sailing

Dr. Lowry is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.  His research interests include interpersonal communication, media law, and communication pedagogy.  Dr. Lowry is a member of the National Communication Association, and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.  He says, “OC allows me to combine my two passions—my Christian faith and communication… The best people on earth work at OC!”  Dr. Lowry’s favorite memories of OC are Opening Chapel, Freshman Follies, and the Associate’s Banquet.  He has two sons, Brent and Ross.

Dr. Darrel Alexander
B.A. in Speech, Harding University
M.A. in Communication, University of Denver
Ph.D. in Theatre, Louisiana State University

Office: LA 120

Office phone: 405.425.5523

Email: Darrel Alexander

• Teaches Introduction to Theatre, Stage Directing, Costume Construction
• Governor's Award for Excellence in Arts Education (1998), Professor Emeritus (2003)
• Very involved with OC Theatre including directing, costuming, production, and promotion; Visiting lecturer at Ibaraki Christian University, Ibaraki Japan from 1989-1991; Initiated the Children's Theatre program at OC; Initiated the study/tour experience with Phil Reagan to the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Dr. Larry Jurney

Chair, Department of Communication

Professor of Mass Communication
B.A. in Communication, David Lipscomb University
M.A. in Communication: Rhetorical Criticism and Theater, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in R/TV/Film with cognate in Higher Education, University of Michigan

Office phone: 405.425.5522

Email: Larry Jurney

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• Teaches Introduction to Electronic Media, Audio for Media, Video for Media, Broadcast News Production, Media Marketing & Sales, TV Field Production, Administrative Aspects of Electronic Media, Search for Meaning: Christ and the Good Life (Honors Core Course)
• Research interests include In-Community Religious Programming on Local Cable Systems and Academic Advising
• Emmy, Assistant Producer for "Dancing in Moccasins," an Emmy-Award winning documentary; Distinguished Service Award from the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association for service and dedication to broadcast education in Oklahoma (2002); Two Fellowships with NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives); Faculty Leadership Award, Oklahoma Christian University (1998)
• President, Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association
• As a child, acted in LIVE radio drama from Detroit.

Dr. Marilyn Lewis

Associate Professor of Communication

B.S., Abilene Christian University

M.A., Northern Colorado University

Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

Office phone: 405.425.5511

Email: Marilyn Lewis

John Osborne

Director of International Programs

Assistant Professor of Communication

B.S., Oklahoma Christian University

Office: INTL

Office phone: 405.425.5463

Email: John Osborne

Dr. Philip Patterson

Distinguised Professor of Mass Communication

President, National Christian School Association
B.A. in Religion, Lubbock Christian University
M.A. in Mass Communication, Abilene Christian University
Ph.D. in Political Communication, University of Oklahoma

Office: LA 126

Office phone: 405.425.5521

Email: Philip Patterson

• Teaches Introduction to Mass Communication, Speech Communication, Media Writing, Feature Writing, Introduction to Photojournalism, Reporting and Editing the News, Public Relations Principles, Case Studies in Public Relations, Advertising Principles, Public Relations Methods, Advertising Copywriting, Interviewing and Listening, Media Law, Media Ethics, Mass Communication Practicum and Media and Society

• Excellence in Mass Media Ministry Award, Abilene Christian University (1996); Advisor to the Talon, campus newspaper; All-American newspaper, Associated Collegiate Press (1984, 2000); Gaylord Distinguished Chair of Teaching, Oklahoma Christian University (1988); Member of the editorial review board of Journal of Mass Media Ethics ; Member, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication; Association for Applied and Professional Ethics

Phil Reagan

Chair, Department of Theatre

Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre
B.A. in Communication, Harding University
M.A. in Theatre, Memphis State University

Office: LA 127

Office phone: 405.425.5526

Email: Phil Reagan

• Teaches Acting, Stagecraft for Theatre and TV, Oral Interpretation, Acting Workshop, Advanced Directing, Perspectives in Fine Arts, Communication II, and Voice and Articulation
• Research interest includes performance studies
• Best Actor; Best Supporting Actor, Z. Bensky scholarship in Theatre, Arkansas state winner cast member American College Theatre Festival (Harding U.) Tennessee state winner cast member American College Theatre Festival (Univ. of Memphis).
• Foreign film buff, interested in classical music, traveling, and classical literature

“I love the arts and see them as important for Christians in seeing the beauty of God’s creation,” says Professor Phil Reagan.  He is married to Louise, has one daughter named Alaina, and attends Memorial Rd. Church of Christ.  He has several hobbies such as acting and directing for OC, Shakespeare in the Park, and elsewhere.  He enjoys literature, and traveling to foreign countries.  Reagan received his Teacher Certification from David Lipscomb University, and he is dedicated to theatre.  He has explored the arts in areas outside of OC including Oklahoma Communication/Theatre Association, and Southwest Theatre Association.  He has also ventured out to do mission work in Honduras.  Here on campus Reagan has sponsored two student organizations, Alpha Psi Omega, and the National Theatre Association.  His favorite memories at OC are of what he calls the “wonderful performances” done by the OC students in the theatre and musical productions.  From all that he’s done it is easy to see that Phil Reagan is not just dedicated to the arts, he is dedicated to the students at OC as well.