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Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner 2012, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Retirement Recognition Dinner Program

May 31, 2012

Honored Guests:

• Roberta Allen
• Elizabeth Amidon
• Thomas Bailey
• Ellen Brinkley
• Ronald Chase
• David Cowan
• Curtis Curtis-Smith
• James Daniels
• Linda Dannison
• Eileen Evans
• Jaimy Gordon
• Martin Grant
• Bruce Haight
• Bassam Harik
• Suzanne Hedstrom
• Charles Hines
• Catherine Julien
• Trent Kynaston
• Hanjoon Lee
• Mary Lu Light
• Frederick MacDonald
• Von Washington

Discipling Worship Leadership: Biblical And Theological Rationale For Discipling Worship Leaders, Byron Spradlin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A review of current worship literature reveals very little guidance to assist Protestant church leaders in training, discipling or mentoring congregational worship leadership. Therefore, this thesis project researched and presents a basic rationale for developing worship leadership discipling curricula strategically targeting the needs related to discipling and training artistic Christians who are called to worship leadership in the local church.

Southeastern Alumni Magazine- Winter 2012, Southeastern University - Lakeland

Southeastern Alumni Magazine

60 Year Later
This past year has been a remarkable year for the Southeastern University Alumni Association. We successfully published two alumni magazines, and we held a number of events last year in which over 1,000 alumni, former faculty, and guests participated.

SEU On Mission:
Students and alumni share a passion for missions across the globe.

Professional Identity Development In Online Christian Theological Education: A Case Study Of Preparing Pastoral Practice Through Discursive Activity, Rovina L. Hatcher

Theses and Dissertations--Curriculum and Instruction

The purpose of this dissertation study was to explore the professional preparation of students in online classes at a Christian theological seminary. Concerns of theological education involve the capacity or incapacity of community development and somatic or embodied learning in online education. Using a theoretical framework drawn from communities of practice (Wenger, 1998), professional clergical preparation (Foster, Dahill, Golemon, & Tolentino, 2005), and Gee’s (2000-2001) dimensions of identity development, the researcher focused the analyses on students’ written texts located in the discussion board fora of the online courses. These records were examined for indications of formation of the professional identity …

The Echo: October 7, 2011, Taylor University

2011-2012 (Volume 99)

Defending our house – Rechanneling entertainment – Social media in classroom settings – Top 5 News Events of the Week – Answering God’s call – Unsubsidized graduate loans – Math, science scores drop – The Bubble – Murder, lies and tabloid fodder – When faith is a crime – Around The World In 30 Seconds – Hey Taylor girl, why are you holding that flower? Because it’s Friday! – Emily and Corrie’s Top ten things you didn’t know you were missing out on – Don’t eat that! – Gummy bears, marathons and Africa – Behind the acronym: Inter-Class Council – …

Metanoia (Fall 2011), Taylor University

Metanoia (2011-2012)

The Fall 2011 edition of Taylor University’s Metanoia.

The Echo: May 13, 2011, Taylor University

2010-2011 (Volume 98)

2015 class sets standards – Next stop Korea – Osama Bin Laden killed in secret raid – In Briefs – Deadly storms slam south – The Bubble – Terrorist’s death sparks diverse reactions – World Voices – Panel highlights recent revolutions in the Middle East – On This Day in History – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Breaching the Bubble – ‘Heart Strings and Soul Surgery’ – Mr. TU entertains Taylor community – How to be a cheap philanthropist – Stream of consciousness: An essay tee or an a see tee – Student directors take the stage – …

The Fort Wayne Vine, Fort Wayne Alumni Center Heritage Association

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2011 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Biztech Winter 2011, Southern Adventist University

BizTech – School of Business Newsletter (Retired)

The winter 2011 edition of BizTech features articles on the Marketing Club's trip to Manhattan, Business Society's Christmas party, and the Alumni weekend luncheon.

The Fort Wayne Vine, Fort Wayne Alumni Center Heritage Association

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Summer 2010 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Fort Wayne Vine, Fort Wayne Alumni Center Heritage Association

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2010 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Koinonia, Brian Jensen, Emily J. Darnell, Philip Byers, Josh Arnold, Drew Moser, David Johnstone, Rob Pepper, Kim Stave, Ken Heffner, Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma, Christopher Bohle, Bob Crow

Koinonia

Best Practice Features
Life on Life Learning: Steps Towards Authentic Mentoring, Brian Jensen

The Heart of the Honor Code: I am My Brother's Keeper, Emily J. Darnell

Spotlight Features
Old People are "Whole Persons," Too: Why Understanding Heritage is a Foundational Component of College Student Development, Philip Byers

Ministry and Learning in Residence Life, Josh Arnold

Shepherding in an Age of Edupunks, Drew Moser

The Gap in the Curtain: Seeing Pieces of a Residential Community's Future, David Johnstone

Interviews
A Conversation with Juana Bordas, conducted by Rob Pepper

Looking Into the Future: Two Educators' Perspectives on Christian Higher Education, by …

An Assessment Of Factors Influencing Student Enrollment Within The Southern Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventist Secondary Schools, Olivia Dianne Beverly

Wayne State University Dissertations

ABSTRACT

AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT ENROLLMENT WITHIN THE SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SECONDARY SCHOOLS

by

OLIVIA D. BEVERLY

December, 2010

Advisor: Dr. Sharon Elliott

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Secondary schools operating within the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist are experiencing severe enrollment fluctuations and some instances declines. These trends and patterns have set off alarms within the Southern Union Adventist educational establishment and in some quarters have even raised the specter of whether some schools have long-term sustainability or survivability.

As a consequence of this enrollment dilemma, this research was designed …

The Echo: December 4, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students given three square meals – American health care getting a makeover – Remedy.fm needs cure for drop in funding – In Brief – Taylor alum and former Crip unite for hope – Panel speaks on homosexuality – The Bubble – China takes new steps in space program – Encouraging global missions: Urbana 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – World Voices – On This Day in History – A Winter Blunderland – Students rate professors on the Web – Freshman reflect on first semester – Missed connections – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Yo, Adrienne! …

Pepperdine Magazine - Vol. 1, Iss. 3 (Fall 2009), Office Of Public Affairs, Pepperdine University

Pepperdine Magazine

Megan Huard, editor.

The Echo: February 22, 2008, Taylor University

2007-2008 (Volume 95)

The final debate: SBP candidates to face off – Taylor to give three honorary degrees – IFC concert expands minds – Taylor says fee increase ‘average’ for peer schools – Q&A: the soundtrack to Andy Whitman’s life – Students In Free Enterprise to replace TABS – News Briefs – Weekly Around The World – Faith, tribes & politics: Kenya’s crisis – ‘Fun’ at the Harvard Model United Nations – A day with the Taylor police department – One-hour open house adventure – ‘Jumper’ teleports to a land of bad filmmaking – Angels & Airwaves takes command of ‘I-Empire’ – If …

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Fall 2007 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Tanzania, Mathematics, And Me: Reflections From My Work With Tanzanian Teachers, Mandi Maxwell

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2007

In June 2006 I had the privilege of participating in a four-day teacher training workshop in Mumba, Tanzania. In this paper I will discuss the challenges and triumphs of working with Tanzanian Secondary Mathematics teachers. We will discuss the educational environment, teaching strategies, and curricular issues that affect mathematics teachers in rural areas of Tanzania and contrast that with the American educational experience. We will also discuss some of the goals of the Teacher Training workshop that my colleagues and I led and look at some of the specific mathematical ideas and applications that I shared with the Mathematics teachers …

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Spring 2007 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Organizational Expectations And Role Clarification Of Pastors And Educators Serving K-10 Schools Operated By The Georgia-Cumberland Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists, Stanley E. Patterson

Dissertations

Problem Statement

The two major issues addressed in this study are the professional relationship that exists between the educators in K-10 schools and pastors who serve the churches that host the schools and the professional roles that each serves in the school. The roles and organizational expectations for each may impact the health of their professional relationship. The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership role expectations of pastors and educators in the K-10 school system o f the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Methodology

A survey instrument was administered to all K-10 teachers and principals in the …

The Express: October 27, 2006, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2006-2007 (Volume 11)

New energy in new department — WOW, what a week — Taking a quick look at Broken Yoke — Evolution’s made a monkey out of me — Going from the dorm to the office — Dr. Hensley publishes annotated Jack London novel — New twist to library training — TWO offers J-term Caribbean adventures — A movie you’ve never heard of, but you should have — Keeping our campus secure — 5 tips for staying safe — The rockin' restaurant review: Flat Top Grill

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Summer 2006 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Winter 2006 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Echo: May 13, 2005, Taylor University

2004-2005 (Volume 92)

Taylor bids farewell to its president – Vecino’s closes for a final time – Gyertson gives ‘state of the university’ address – Indy Mini draws many TU participants – Career development moves to Union – G.E.M. Going the Extra Mile – Meet the student body president – Eye on Alumni: Wilkins learns from teaching math – Four years later, senior finds her home at Taylor – The world from freshman to senior – Goodbye Vecino’s – Trust God, enjoy college – That ever-present camera – So long, thanks for all the fish – Letters to the editor – Why did …

The Echo: April 29, 2005, Taylor University

2004-2005 (Volume 92)

Taylor hosts eighth annual Grandparents’ Day today – President’s dinner honors donors Saturday night – Collegegrad.com ranks top entry level employers – Campus remembers past professor with lecture series – Students nab large carp in Taylor Lake – J-term vote still undecided – Taylor team will go to Sri Lanka to bring help and hope – Rah challenges students to reengage in culture – Unseen challenges for students with disabilities – Deneau brings fresh ideas to communication arts department – Eye on Alumni: Toben finds her calling in Texas courtroom – Who is Aaron Shapiro? – Denominations at odds – …

The Express: March 24, 2005, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2004-2005 (Volume 9)

TSO announces newly elected officials for next year — Mr. TUFW 2005 — Library displays art — Jest what the doctor ordered — Seldom Scenes: i <3 Huckabees — Bryan Smith: diagnosed with two forms of CF — J-term missions trips plant seeds of hope for those in need — Believe in yourself in order to succeed — Women’s Basketball — Sports Updates

The Express: February 7, 2005, Taylor University Fort Wayne

2004-2005 (Volume 9)

CLL: beating the competition — TTO Play Try-Outs — Missionary student enhance TUFW community — Tired of all the words — Letter to editor: tattoo response — Lessons for the college graduate because adulthood is forever — Famous Love Birds — Winter blues may be serious health concern — Women’s basketball — Men’s basketball

Southern Educator, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Homecoming Lecture
• COE Faculty Awards Presented
• Georgia Southern Visits China
• Education Career Corner
• COE Soaring Into Action
• Welcome New Faculty/Staff
• Spotlight on Alumni
• Southern Educator Class Roll
• Georgia Center for Educational Renewal First Year Report–Winning Grants and Awards, Reviewing Research, and Developing Instructional Materials
• Partnering for Portal
• 2005-2006 COE Faculty and Staff

The Pan American (2004-10-14), Arianna Vazquez

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

[54th Year, No. 8]

Fort Wayne Alumnus, Taylor University Fort Wayne

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Fall/Winter 2003-2004 edition of The Fort Wayne Alumnus, published by Taylor University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana.