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David W. Whitlock

David Whitlock is the president of Oklahoma Baptist University. Active in a variety of professional organizations, Whitlock has served as a consultant-evaluator with the Higher Learning Commission since 2006. He has completed four academic institution evaluation visits, including a site visit to a Chinese institution. He also is an evaluator and mentor with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, working with institutions standing for accreditation by the ACBSP. While at Southeastern, he directed the university's Small Business Institute from 1990-97, working with small business development in the Durant area. Whitlock serves on the boards of trustees for First United Bank, and Integris Baptist Medical Center. He also serves on the board of the Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities, International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, and Consortium for Global Education. He is a member of the Shawnee Rotary Club and serves as Chair-elect of the Executive Committee of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce.

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David W. Whitlock

Racial reconciliation and responsibilities: An address at OBU

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What “shalom” has to do with racial reconciliation: An address at OBU

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Remembering Our Purpose in Christian Higher Education

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Whatever our differences, love one another

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Rethinking Atticus

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Careless People

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