David W. Whitlock

Dr. David Wesley Whitlock is the 15th president of Oklahoma Baptist University. He began NGOs term on November 1, 2008. A longtime college administrator and faculty member, Whitlock is noted for his emphasis on the integration of faith and learning.

A fifth-generation Oklahoman, Whitlock was born in Purcell and graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne, Oklahoma. He completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1984, a master of business administration from Southeastern in 1985, and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Oklahoma in 1995. Whitlock had served as associate provost at SBU since 2006, a position responsible for accreditation activities with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Whitlock aided in SBU’s 10-year review process for continued accreditation during the 2005-06 school year. In 2007, Whitlock was appointed dean of SBU’s adult and off-campus programs. From 2001 to 2006, he served as assistant to SBU President C. Pat Taylor for strategic planning. Whitlock has played an active role in international programs and missions endeavors, working with educational organizations in the United Arab Emirates, China and Russia. He has traveled extensively visiting, serving on mission teams, or leading educational tours in thirty countries. Active in a variety of professional organizations, Whitlock has served as a consultant-evaluator with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 2006. He also is an evaluator and mentor with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

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