COLLEGE CLASSICS FACULTY

Tori Baca has been tap dancing for over 50 years, performing as well as teaching.  Thought it would be fun to share my expertise to create a fun and interesting workout.

Bill Bucy is a retiree from the oil well service industry.  He has a M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech.  He has been associated with College Classics for sixteen years.

Tom Corll serves as Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning.  His interest in film focuses on the social impact of the films subject area, and indirect impacts within communities and cultures.  His special interests are historical and epic films, Westerns, action/adventures and biopics.

John Deats received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston (1974) and obtained his Master of Library Science degree from North Texas State University (1976).  He has served as Director of the Fasken Learning Resource Center since 1990, following several years in   public library administration.  Mr. Deats, long a film buff, his special interests include the “classics,” historical and epic films, comedies, science fiction, Westerns, and movie soundtracks.

Betsy Fredericks is an Associate Director of the Midland College BEDC.  She has a BS from LSU and an MBA from UTPB. She toured Israel in 2008.

Terry Gilmour is professor of government at Midland College. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Texas A&M and her doctorate from Texas Tech University.

Will Morris, Ph.D., is Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and a history professor at Midland College. His long running College Classics World History class has evolved into United States History and includes a group of faithful students who would not miss a minute of whatever he chooses to teach. Dr. Morris is one of College Classics’ most vocal supporters and dedicated teachers. He teaches two hours a week in every session offered.

In Memory of Billy Glen Davis:

For many years, Billy Glen Davis, Jr., served as one of the volunteer instructors for Midland College's College Classics program. The Midland College family was saddened to learn of his death on October 29, 2011.

Davis moved to Midland with his parents and siblings as a young boy in 1952.  He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1963 and attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin and English and a Master of Science degree in planning administration.