Faculty

Dr. Dan Behr
dan.behr@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3505

Education:

• Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Communication, 1998.
  
• M.A., University of Dayton, Communication, 1986.
  
• B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, Psychology/Speech Communication, 1980.
  

Professional Experience:

• Professor of Communication, 2001 to present; Assistant Professor, 1987-2001; Director of the Drama program, 1986 to present; Instructor of Communication, 1986 to1987.
  
• Director of Education, Southwestern College of Business, 1984-86.
  
• Awards and Recognition:
  
• Community Service Award, Knox County Health Department for directing the Family Life Theater, 1988-89.
  
• Volunteer Service Award, Mount Vernon High School, Knox County Health Department, Family Life Theater, 1990.
  

Published Works & Presentations:

• One play published in Nazarene teen Sunday School material, Summer 1988, Spring, 1990.
  
• Presented lecture: "Epistemics and Ontology," MVNC Honors Seminar, Spring 1996.
  
• Presented lecture: "Deciphering Political Rhetoric," MVNC Honors Seminar, Fall 1996
  
• Presented lecture: "The Rhetoric of Tolerance," MVNC Honors Seminar, Fall 1997.
  

Favorite Scripture Verse:
Romans 12:11 - "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord."