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The Educational Framework Of Dordt University, 2020, Dordt University

Dordt Foundational Documents

The Educational Framework of Dordt University, as its preface states, "makes clear that the academic program, which is central to the mission of the university, must present a coherent view of the created world— not a random collection of disciplines and subjects."

The Educational Task Of Dordt University, 2019, Dordt University

Dordt Foundational Documents

In 2015, a committee was charged with updating the language of this document and renewing a commitment of ownership among a new generation of campus faculty and staff. In 2018, after three years of revision and renewal, the Board of Trustees approved The Educational Task in its current form. This document now serves as the biblically-based, confessional foundation for the entire academic enterprise of Dordt.

The Educational Framework Of Dordt College, 1993, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

The purpose of this document as stated in the preface is to clarify "what the curriculum should be and how it should be structured to fulfill the mission of the college."

The document was adopted by the Dordt College Faculty Assembly on August 20, 1993.

Renewing Our Vision: A Strategic Plan For The 1990s, Strategic Planning Committee

Dordt Foundational Documents

The Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) was appointed by President John B. Hulst in mid-January 1988. Initially comprised of four administrators, the three division deans, five faculty, and two students, its mandate was to develop a strategic plan for the future development of the college.

The Educational Task Of Dordt College, 1979, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

This new statement discusses two issues not dealt with in the original: the relationship of theory and practice and the relationship of curricular and extracurricular activities.

Scripturally-Oriented Higher Education, 1967, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

Written by B. J. Haan, this document was presented to a faculty committee for discussion, revision, and refinement. Following this process, the document received final approval from the Board of Trustees and was published in November 1967.

Scripturally-Oriented Higher Education lays the foundation for the curriculum at Dordt.

The Educational Task Of Dordt College, 1961, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

This is the first version of The Educational Task of Dordt College, adopted in 1961. The document is based on the 17 Propositions.

Founder's Vision Statement, Board Of The Christian Reformed College And Seminary

Dordt Foundational Documents

These minutes contain the Founder's Vision statement from the Report of the Board of the Christian Reformed College and Seminary, dated September 14, 1937.