Bob Cushman's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Bob Cushman joined the faculty at Loma Linda University in 1994 and has served as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Dean of Students, and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. He was also the President from July 2017 to June 2021.Since joining the faculty, Bob Cushman has led numerous strategic initiatives in student-centered education at Loma Linda University. In particular, Bob Cushman's work has focused on improving the learning outcomes of students.Bob Cushman is also experienced as a corporate leader in the industry of higher education. For Pacific Union College, he was the President from July 2017 to June 2021. He also served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Grades 7-12 Teacher at El Dorado Adventist School from July 2006 to June 2008.Bob Cushman has a background in both government and corporate leadership. He has a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Oregon State University and a B JD from the University of Hawaii.

🎓 Education

Bob Cushman has a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology/Earth Science from Colorado School of Mines; a Master's degree, Geology/Earth Science from Loma Linda University; and a Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences from Walla Walla University.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Bob Cushman's professional experience has involved working as a collaborative higher education leader driving strategic initiatives in student-centered education. He has been with industry as a DEPARTMENT CHAIR AND FACULTY at Loma Linda University from 1994-2006, and as PRESIDENT at Pacific Union College from 2007-2011. He also has experience as a VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIONS at Walla Walla University from 2012-2017 and as a Former President of Pacific Union College from 2017-21. Bob Cushman's interpersonal skills have included experience as a DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF BIOLOGY AND PROFESSOR OF PALEOBIOLOGY at Walla Walla University from 2007-2012. He also has experience as a VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIONS at Walla Walla University from 2012-2017, and as a Former President of Pacific Union College from 2017-21.