Office: Batjer Hall 8031
Phone: 509-682-6755
Email: rfitch@wvc.edu

Education

B.A., Aquatic Biology, University of California-Santa Barbara

M.S., Biology, University of British Columbia

Courses Taught

Biology 100 – Survey of Biology
Biology 241 & 242 – Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2
Biology 106 – Introduction to Marine Biology
Oceanography 100 – Introduction to Oceanography
Nutrition 101 – Introduction to Nutrition
Biology 211 – Majors Cellular Biology

Year Hired to Teach at WVC

Rob Fitch was hired in September of 1989 and has taught in the WVC Science Department since that time.

Committees

Current Science Division Chair; Biology Department Chair.  Has served on Professional Development, Curriculum, Safety and Marketing Committees as well as numerous hiring, pre-tenure and post-tenure committees.

Student Club Advisor

Rob is the faculty advisor for the Delta Christian Student Club and the Science Explorations Club.

Awards

1997-98 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award.  2011-12 WVC Spirit Award.

Extracurricular Activities

In the summers, Rob teaches at Walla Walla University's Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory adjacent to Deception Pass State Park near Anacortes, Washington. In addition, he teaches biology and anatomy and physiology labs for high school students who are home-schooled.

Rob's hobbies include ocean activities, travelling, racquet sports, softball, folk/worship music, and his family.  Rob and his wife Kathy attend Hope Community Church in Wenatchee.