EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT AND IMPACT

We form lifelong relationships with our students, alumni and friends, and we engage in research and service that honors God and blesses the world. Recent accomplishments include: and written communication skills; digital technology capabilities; leadership; and global/multicultural fluency.

• Strengthened external communication: From routine video and blog posts on social media to the annual Dean’s Report, we have increased our efforts to share with parents and alumni what is happening in the college. We have also created regular opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage with the Dean’s Council and visiting committees for each program.

• Recognized research: Faculty produced scholarly research in high-quality outlets and award-winning presentations.

“We want our students to demonstrate these competencies and reflect on their current strengths and areas where growth is needed. Their internship manager completes a formal evaluation that provides feedback on these key qualities,” said Tim Johnston (’80), assistant dean. “Another key advantage we are looking to provide for ACU students is an opportunity to intern with ACU alumni. Our alumni teach students how professional excellence provides another avenue to honor God as we serve in the marketplace.”

• Dr. Matt Deeg with co-authors from California State University and The University of Kansas; Journal of Career Development ; “‘Called’ to Speak Out: Employee Career Calling and Voice Behavior.”

• Dr. Sarah Easter (’06) with co-authors from University of Victoria and San Jose State University; Journal of Business Ethics; “Negotiating Meaning Systems in Multi-stakeholder Partnerships Addressing Grand Challenges: Homelessness in Western Canada.”

• Drs. Ryan Jessup (’98) and John Homer with co-authors from Indiana University, Cadeo Group, and Compassion International; Decision; “Choice Is a Tricky Thing: Integrating Sophisticated Choice Models With Learning Processes to Better Account for Complex Choice Behavior.”

• Dr. James Prather (M.Div. ’14) with co-authors from Towson University, Georgia State University, University College Dublin, University of Toronto, University of Auckland, and University of Virginia; ACM Transactions on Computing Education; “Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Programming Education: Theories and Exemplars of Use.”