Greenville College Annual Report 2003-04

Campus Profile

Advisor, Teacher, Mentor

In Marston Hall 301 a classroom full of students lifted their hands in the direction of an injured athlete. “Hands of blessing raised to Kyle,” said Dr. Richard Huston. “Bless You!” The class proclaimed in unison.

Professor of History, Dr. Richard Huston, opens his classes with a time focused on community accomplishments or needs. He also has a weekly “moment of reflection” in which he shares a devotional reading or scripture passage.

Advisee and senior Secondary History Education major Courtney Page appreciates Huston’s dedication. “He is always willing to talk and listen,” said Page, “He wants students to succeed in every aspect of their lives.”

Huston became a part of the Greenville College community as a student in the fall of 1976 during his junior year and intended to stay for only a semester. One semester became two years and he graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education.

Pursuing graduate school at UCLA gave Huston a new appreciation for his education at Greenville College. “UCLA was pivotal for me. It made me appreciate a Christian liberal arts education more than I would have otherwise,” said Huston.

Huston is involved in many aspects of student life whether hosting short term missions trips to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, having students to his home for dinner or advising student activity groups.

“Growing up in a Third World country sensitized me to poverty,” said Huston speaking of his experience as the son of missionaries. His time on foreign soil led him to be a “big supporter of Habitat for Humanity and that has propelled me to sponsor the Young Democrats on campus.”

Huston views transformation through the eyes of I Corinthians 4:16. Imitate me as I imitate the Lord. “That is the frame work,” said Huston, “not to say with so many words, but by example. That is how I have to understand my roll as an advisor, teacher and mentor.”

Last updated: October 31, 2005