Harold Gene McBride

Harold Gene McBride serves as Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the School of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, with documented professional activity through July 2025. His career uniquely integrates 17 years as MVNU Programmer/Analyst (1997-2013) with pastoral service at Pioneer Church of the Nazarene (2011-2025).

Academic credentials include:

• M.A. in Scientific Computing (Applied Mathematics), Bowling Green State University
• M.Min. in Practical Theology, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• B.S. in Mathematics & Religion (Pre-Seminary), Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Research centers on applied mathematics solutions for higher education administration, specializing in data management systems for admissions, financial aid, and advancement operations. His work bridges theoretical computational methods with practical software implementations for institutional challenges.

Publication trends across five conference presentations (1999-2009) reveal consistent focus on administrative data systems, with increasing sophistication in data warehousing and reporting tools culminating in the 2009 Admissions Data Cube presentation.

Key academic recognitions include:

• NACU Software Contest 1st Place, Institutional Advancement (2000, 2001)
• Phi Delta Lambda Honor Society induction (1990)
• Who's Who in American Colleges listings (1989, 1990)

While specific grant funding isn't documented, his award-winning software developments demonstrate successful project execution. Student mentorship likely occurs through applied mathematics projects related to university administration systems, leveraging his extensive technical background. No dedicated research laboratory is associated with his current position.