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Academics: School of Arts & Sciences:
Mathematics and Physical Science

Thomas H. Whitaker Associate Professor of Mathematics Chairman of the Department of Mathematics and Physical Science Director of the Chowan University Honors College

"I really enjoy how the small class sizes at Chowan allow me to get to know my students and work with them one-on-one."

Education:
Thomas Whitaker received a B.S. degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Garner-Webb University. He received a M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics from Western Carolina University, and then Prof. Whitaker gained his Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University. He came to work at Chowan University in 2002.

Courses Taught:
Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students
Precalculus
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Foundations of Mathematics

 

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James P. Truesdell Instructor of Mathematics

"The crudest of carbon always yields the best of diamond."

Education:
James Truesdell received a B.A. degree in Mathematics and an Educational Masters degree in Mathematics Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He came to work with Chowan in 2005.

Courses Taught:
Basic Applied Mathematics
College Algebra
Mathematical Probability and Statistics
Basic Concepts of Mathematics

 

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Maxwell S. Drew Assistant Professor of Mathematics

"Chowan provides a Christian atmosphere with family values. The students at Chowan are a pleasure to teach, and the faculty are warm and friendly."

Education:
Maxwell Drew received his B.S. of Education in Mathematics and his M.A. of Teaching in Mathematics from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Drew received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering/Computing Science degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He did his dissertation on Distributed Databases. Maxwell Drew came to work at Chowan University in 2006.

Courses Taught:
Basic Applied Math
College Algebra

 

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Garth D. Faile Professor of Chemistry

"I have had a wonderful experience working with the students, faculty and staff at Chowan over the years. I take great pride in knowing I have made friends and been a part of the success of so many students that have attended Chowan."

Education:
Garth Faile received a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from the University of Alabama. He received a Masters of Arts in Teaching for Science from Alabama College. Faile earned a M.S. degree in Physical Chemistry with a minor in Organic Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry with a minor in Inorganic Chemistry from Auburn University. He came to work at Chowan University in 1971.

Courses Taught:
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry

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George L. Hazelton Associate Professor of Physics

"I enjoy the small college atmosphere here, you get to know your students. I also like the small town life of Murfreesboro."

Education:
Professor Hazelton graduated from East Carolina University with an undergraduate degree in physics. He then earned his Masters degree in Physics from Wake Forest University. He came to work at Chowan University in 1966.

Courses Taught:
Trig. and Algebra based general physics
Calculus-based general physics
Introduction to computers
BASIC computer programming
COBOL computer programming