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Martha J. Kurtz, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Science Education; Interim Dean
kurtzm@cwu.edu
Dr. Martha J. Kurtz received her Ph.D. from Arizona State University, her MS degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, and her BS degree from Northern Arizona University. She was the Laboratory Coordinator
for General Chemistry at Arizona State University prior to coming to Central Washington University as a faculty
member in chemistry and science education. In her tenure at CWU she has served as Chemistry Department
Chair and Science Education Program Director. Her research interests include critical thinking skill assessment,
environment-based integrated inquiry, and academic service-learning.
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Kirk Johnson, Professor of Sociology; Associate Dean for Curriculum and Undergraduate Studies
johnsonk@cwu.edu
Dr. Kirk Johnson received his Ph.D. and M.A. from Washington State
University and his B.A. from University of Washington. He was chair of
Central Washington University's department of Sociology from Fall 1997
through Spring 2007. He began part-time service as Associate Dean in
Summer 2006. As of Fall 2007, Dr. Johnson will devote himself entirely
to administration in the position of Associate Dean. Dr. Johnson's research
has focused on the testing and extension of social control theory, the social
construction of deviance among adolescents, criminal victimization, and the
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Gina Benesh, Development Officer
beneshg@cwu.edu
Gina Benesh received her M.A. from Portland State University and her B.A.
from University of Oregon. From 1992 - 98 she taught English as a Second Language
in the United Arab Emirates and Korea. Mrs. Benesh moved into the field of Development
and brings eight years of experience to Central Washington University's development
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Bonnie Clement, Secretary
clementb@cwu.edu
Bonnie Clement has served as Department Secretary/Receptionist for the College
of the Sciences for 14 years. She retires November 30, 2007 to pursue a second
career of art and writing. |
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