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"In Loco Parentis": Student Life Policies At Taylor In The '70s And '80s, Emma Sachsenmaier
"In Loco Parentis": Student Life Policies At Taylor In The '70s And '80s, Emma Sachsenmaier
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During the latter half of the twentieth century, student life policies were changing all throughout higher education. Christian institutions were slower to make these changes, largely due to community guidelines and demographics of the student body. Students at Taylor in the '70s and '80s had strong opinions about many of their behavioral standards, including a strict dress code, a ban on dancing, and prohibited opposite-sex visitation. This essay explores what led to these policies changing, how this impacted Taylor, and the broader landscape of higher education at the time.
The Presidency Of David Gyertson, Aiden Reichard
The Presidency Of David Gyertson, Aiden Reichard
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In the early 2000s, following the presidency of Jay Kessler, David Gyertson took office as President of Taylor University. Considered a “students president” during his time in office, Kessler managed to garner a very respectable reputation during his years of service to the Taylor community in the position. Many were curious what the next course of action would be for Taylor during Gyertson’s presidency. Very quickly, Gyertson’s time as president would prove to be eventful, yet Taylor would remain strong under his God-led leadership. This paper explores Gyertson’s life before Taylor, as well as his experiences during his presidency.
Archival Research Project: Proposed Move To Fort Wayne In The 60’S, Sarah Chipka
Archival Research Project: Proposed Move To Fort Wayne In The 60’S, Sarah Chipka
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In the 1960's, Taylor was in the process of seriously considering a move to a new city following a large campus fire and the election of a new president into office. Taylor even entertained the possibility of a move to the state of Florida. The top contender, however, was Fort Wayne, Indiana. With access to more robust resources, greater growth opportunities, and more community connections, the move was presented as an opportunity to flourish. While conversations amongst the planning committee and the board of trustees continued to happen, there were also advocates for staying in Upland due to deep roots …