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Threats And Opportunities To Critical Thinking Development Students Encounter In A Christian College Environment: A Case Study, Mark Edward Schwartz Oct 2023

Threats And Opportunities To Critical Thinking Development Students Encounter In A Christian College Environment: A Case Study, Mark Edward Schwartz

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this single unit case study was to describe the efforts of Small Christian University (SCU) to develop critical thinking skills and dispositions amongst its students. The theory guiding this study was Fowler’s stages of faith theory, which explains the role of experiences and crises in developing faith, a process which parallels closely with the process of developing critical thinking skills. This study examined interviews with students, a focus group with faculty and documents recording assessments of completed student assignments to describe how effective SCU’s efforts were in developing students who could think critically and were disposed to …


Messiah University: Journeying Toward Reconciliation Together, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2021

Messiah University: Journeying Toward Reconciliation Together, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah University holds Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presents her State of University Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


Messiah University: A New Season Of Challenge And Possibility State Of The University 2020, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2020

Messiah University: A New Season Of Challenge And Possibility State Of The University 2020, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah University holds Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presents her State of University Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


Learning For Life - A Vision For Messiah University, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2019

Learning For Life - A Vision For Messiah University, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


Promoting The Common Good - Educating Students To Nurture Shalom In Our World, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2018

Promoting The Common Good - Educating Students To Nurture Shalom In Our World, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


Love Is The Foundation Of Knowledge - Education That Promotes Civic Engagement, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2017

Love Is The Foundation Of Knowledge - Education That Promotes Civic Engagement, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


“Creating A Future Of Significance - The Art Of Embracing Change As Opportunity”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2016

“Creating A Future Of Significance - The Art Of Embracing Change As Opportunity”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


The Best Of Times To Be A Christian College - Our Educational Mission For The Common Good, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2015

The Best Of Times To Be A Christian College - Our Educational Mission For The Common Good, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


The Vocation Of Messiah College - Sharing At The Communal Table Of Celebration And Challenge, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2014

The Vocation Of Messiah College - Sharing At The Communal Table Of Celebration And Challenge, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


Rootedness, Resilience, And Reinvention Advancing Our Mission With A Profound Commitment To Our Students, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2013

Rootedness, Resilience, And Reinvention Advancing Our Mission With A Profound Commitment To Our Students, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


“Making The Case For A Messiah College Education”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2012

“Making The Case For A Messiah College Education”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


“Changing The World Through Our Faithful Presence”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2011

“Changing The World Through Our Faithful Presence”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah University holds Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presents her State of University Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


“The Capacity To See Anew”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2010

“The Capacity To See Anew”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


“Remembering The Past – As We Reimagine The Future”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2009

“Remembering The Past – As We Reimagine The Future”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


“Courage For The Present – Hope For The Future”, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2008

“Courage For The Present – Hope For The Future”, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


State Of The College - 2006, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2006

State Of The College - 2006, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.


State Of The College - 2004, Kim S. Phipps Jan 2004

State Of The College - 2004, Kim S. Phipps

State of the College/University Addresses

At the beginning of each academic year, Messiah College held Community Day, a time for the University's Community of Educators (CoE) to gather, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. As part of Community Day, President Phipps presented her State of College Address, introducing the theme for that academic year.