(1943–1948) John W. Dowdy (1949–1960) Robert E. Craig (1961–1967) James L. Sells (1968–1979) Harlan E. Spurgeon (1979–1983) Charles L. Chaney (1983–1986) J. Edwin Hewlett, Jr. (1989–1990) Wayne Gott (Interim) (1991–1992) Roy Blunt (1993–1996) C. Pat Taylor (1996–2018) Eric A. Turner (2018–2020) Brad Johnson (Interim) (2020-2021) Richard J. Melson (2021-Present) Academics Southwest Baptist University Colleges include: Robert W. Plaster College of Business College of Professional Programs College of Health Professions Geneva Casebolt College of Arts & Sciences Buildings Casebolt Music Center and Casebolt Apartments – named after Geneva Casebolt, a benefactor who gave a large endowment for the buildings. Davis Family Physical Therapy Center – houses the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Felix Goodson Student Union – named after a former dean of students. Gene Taylor National Free Enterprise Center – named in honor of former Missouri Congressman Gene Taylor. Hammons Center for Facilities Excellence – named after Dwain Hammons and his wife, Donna, who gifted SBU with the property this building is located. Harriett K. Hutchens Library – named in honor of Harriett K. Hutchens, who gave a generous donation. Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center/ Meyer Hall – named in honor of the Meyers who were benefactors for this and other projects. Jester Learning and Performance Center – named in honor of Bill Jester who stepped in after the project had to be reorganized after the passing of Sam Walton. Jim Mellers Center – named in honor of donor in 1980s who owned a photography shop and later received a patent for a photography related idea. Killian Health Center – named in honor of Bob and Betty Killian, owners of Killian Construction Company. Mabee Chapel – named after the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. Marietta Mellers Dining Commons – named in honor of the wife of Jim Mellers. McClelland Dining Facility – capable of hosting banquets and conferences. Plaster Athletic Center/ Plaster Stadium/ Plaster Hall – named in honor of benefactor Robert W. Plaster. Randolph Meditation Chapel – open 24 hours a day. Jim Sells Administrative Center – named in honor of Jim Sells who served as president for 11 years (1968–1979) and as Chancellor (1979-1992). Wayne and Betty Gott Educational Center/ Gott Hall – Wayne and Betty Gott are two of the largest donors to SBU. Wheeler Science Center – named in honor of Clarence Wheeler who gave a large donation for the building and scholarships.