Lebanon Valley Colleges Announces Appointments to Endowed Professorships

ANNVILLE, PA (08/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Lebanon Valley College is honored to announce the appointments of Dr. Rebecca C. Lister, Dr. Anderson L. Marsh, and Dr. David M. Setley to endowed professorships in their respective academic departments.

Lister, associate professor of music, was named Clark and Edna Carmean Endowed Professor of Music. Marsh, associate professor of chemistry and director of the chemistry track for engineering, was appointed as the Vernon and Doris Bishop Professor of Chemistry. Setley, chair of business and economics, associate professor of business administration, and director of the MBA Program, was named Eugene C. Fish Endowed Professor of Business.

Lister follows Dr. Mark L. Mecham, professor emeritus of music, who retired in December after 24 years as chair of the Music Department. The Clark and Edna Carmean Endowed Professorship in Music was created by the late Dr. D. Clark Carmean H'85 and his late wife, Edna, in 1977.

Lister teaches voice lessons, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, and diction at The Valley. She maintains an active performance schedule and is a strong supporter and performer of chamber music, contemporary music, music by female composers, and music by Hispanic composers. Lister and two music students recently traveled to Paraguay on a high-impact experience trip, made possible by an Arnold Grant, to teach general music classes and lead workshops in the Colegio Internacional de AsunciĆ³n. Additionally, they worked and studied with students at the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica in order to gain better understanding of music and general Paraguayan culture.

"Rebecca epitomizes what it means to be 'student-centered' in her work at the College," said Dr. Michael R. Green, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty. "In addition to her excellence in teaching voice at LVC, she models the highest quality performance in recitals for her students with special emphasis on Spanish and Latin American art songs. Beyond the traditional classroom, Rebecca has received two Arnold Experiential Grants that have provided students with a high-impact, global experience in Paraguay."

Marsh, associate professor of chemistry and director of the chemistry track for engineering, assumes the Vernon and Doris Bishop Professorship in Chemistry role from Dr. Owen A. Moe, professor emeritus of chemistry, who retired in December after 42 years at The Valley. The late Vernon Bishop and his wife, Doris, endowed the position in 1995.

Marsh regularly teaches physical chemistry and general chemistry courses and laboratories, as well as the senior capstone course in chemical research. He has secured more than $250,000 in external grant money for projects with undergraduates and has mentored more than two dozen students in research, resulting in published co-authored papers and presentations at national and regional scientific meetings. Marsh received the Thomas Rhys Vickroy Award, the College's top teaching honor for full-time faculty, in 2013.

"Andy has achieved recognition at the College and within his discipline for excellence in teaching," said Green. "In addition, he models outstanding work with his chemistry students on various research projects throughout the year, resulting in publications and conference presentations at the national level."

Setley follows Dr. David V. Rudd, professor emeritus of business administration, who retired in December, as the Eugene C. Fish Professor of Business. The endowed position was created by gifts to the College by the late Dr. Eugene C. Fish and the Independence Foundation.

A successful entrepreneur, Setley imparts his wisdom of strategic management, small business administration, operations management, and business ethics to students in his classes. In addition to his teaching, he mentors students through internships, independent studies, and other academic endeavors. He has published and presented articles and case studies on corporate social responsibility, linear programming applications, and ethical decision making.

"In his role as teacher, as chair of the department, and director of the MBA program, David has done much to further the reputation of the business programs at LVC," said Green. "Among many accomplishments, he has done excellent work helping prepare students for the Phi Beta Lambda State Business Competition."

About Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 36 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, and science education.

The College has 1,573 full-time undergraduate students and 106 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations, and 12 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement.