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Richard
L. Sleight, Ph.D.
Manager of Information Systems/Instructor
School of Business and Economics
Seattle Pacific University
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206.281.2265 |
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206.281.2733 |
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SL8@spu.edu |
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| Education |
1998
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer courses,
Seattle Pacific University1983-1989
Ph.D., Educational Policy Studies, University of
Washington College of Education;
Dissertation: "Influence of Transfer Status on Admission to, and Success in,
Undergraduate Engineering at the University of Washington" [ Gordon C. Lee
Award for best College of Education dissertation, 1989-90 ]
Collateral field of study: Industrial
Engineering
1982-1983
Graduate course work from Grand Rapids Baptist
Seminary
1979-1980
M.Ed., Educational Psychology (measurement and statistics emphasis) University of
Washington College of Education
1973-1977
B.A., Economics, University of Washington,
includes two years in General Engineering
1971-1973
Diploma, West Seattle High School
Honor Society, varsity letters (Track '71, '72, '73; Cross Country '71, '72; Swimming
'73), Yell Leader, Lions Club Young Man of the Month, Captain (Track), Captain and Most
Inspirational (Cross Country), Louise Pierce Memorial Service Award (Mathematics) |
Employment |
1996-present
Manager of Information Systems, Instructor
School of Business and Economics, Seattle Pacific University1991-1996
MBA Coordinator; School of Business and Economics, Seattle Pacific University
1989-1991
Coordinator of Adult Learner Program, Academic Advising Center, Seattle Pacific University
1986-1989
Lecturer and Undergraduate Advisor, University of Washington, Industrial Engineering
Program (Courses taught: Engineering Graphics, FORTRAN Programming, Statistics,
Engineering Economy)
1978-1986
Lecturer, University of Washington, College of Engineering
1973-1975
Camp Parsons, B.S.A., summer camp staff |
| Highlights! |
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1955 |
born (5 min. after twin
sister Laurie) in West Seattle |
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1970 |
earned Eagle Scout badge |
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1972 |
climbed Mt.
Rainier |
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1972-73 |
voted captain of
West Seattle High School
X-Country and Track Teams. Best races: 2nd place Metro League
(Seattle) Southern Division X-Country 1972,
4th place Metro Championships 1973 (2 mile, 9:52). |
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1975 |
voted "Staff
Man of the Year", Camp Parsons, B.S.A. |
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1978 |
joined University of
Washington College of Engineering faculty at age 22 |
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May 1980 |
called to
faith in Jesus Christ as
Savior and Lord |
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1981 |
married
Nancy Cameron Rutherford (SPU class of
'77) |
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1987 |
first daughter Ann
Cameron born |
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1989 |
son Nathanael
Rutherford born |
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1989 |
completed Ph.D.,
left University of Washington to come to Seattle Pacific University |
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1992 |
second daughter Jean
Elizabeth born |
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1992-94 |
built
new home in
Bellevue |
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1993 |
Survived cancer (so far) |
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1995-97 |
taught classes on
"Creeds, Catechisms, and
Confessions" at First Presbyterian Church
of Bellevue |
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1997 |
Established SL8.COM:
A Web Site Design Service |
| 1998 |
Completed five of six courses in the Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer training program; my study was interrupted
when I broke my leg in a bicycle accident. |
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2000 |
Joined SPU School of Business and Economics Faculty
as Instructor. Began
teaching BUS 2700. |
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2000- |
Began
leading men's
Bible study weekly at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. |
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2001 |
Ann started high school at
BCS. |
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2004 |
Nathanael started high
school at BCS.
Received the 2003-04 SBE Dean's Service Award. |
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2005 |
Daughter Ann graduate
as a Valedictorian of Bellevue Christian School and began attending
SPU. |
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