CCCU 2011/2012 Conferences & Events Guide by Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Connectivity Creating global connections

2011/2012 | Cccu Conferences & Events

Connectivity Creating global connections

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TOPICAL CONFERENCES For these conferences, the overall program is focused on a particular topic instead of a specific target audience. In essence, the composition of any conference program is structured around a theme. However, the program covers a range of subjects and issues. Topical conferences limit the program focus to specific aspects of one main theme. The range of content of a CCCU Topical Conference is fine-tuned and not geared towards any one particular peer group, but is for the wider CCCU audience. All who are interested in the subject matter are encouraged to attend. PEER CONFERENCES These conferences target specific peer groups across the CCCU. The Council provides programming for several position peer groups. A commission of officers is then appointed by the Council to work in conjunction with the CCCU to plan and design the program content for each individual peer conference. For each of these peer groups, the CCCU provides a target conference or event as well as an online networking community. The official CCCU peer groups are: Campus Ministry Directors (CMDs) Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) • Chief Enrollment Officers (CEOs) • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) • Chief Institutional Advancement Officers (CIAOs) • Chief Public Relations/Communications Officers (CPROs) • Chief Student Development Officers (CSDOs) • Commission on Advancing Intercultural Competencies (CAIC) • Commission on Technology (COT) • Financial Aid Administrators (FAAs) • Presidents (PRES) • •

We invite you to not only attend a peer conference, but also join a networking community to converse with your CCCU peers and discuss issues that others are experiencing.

ONLINE LEARNING In the fall of 2010, the CCCU launched its online learning platform, comprised of events that take place in the CCCU’s virtual environment. We’ve expanded our professional development offerings beyond our face-to-face events which make us more accessible to all members of the CCCU community. Our online learning platform allows us to reach a wider CCCU audience and encourage professional development. CCCU peer groups, faculty and non-senior administrators alike can partake in our programming.

2011/2012 Guide contents cccu.org Overview

Categories of Service

Peer Conferences

2012 Chief Academic Officers Conference

Annual CCCU/ CIC Chief Academic Officers Dinner

2012 Chief Enrollment Officers Conference

2012 Chief Financial Officers Conference

2012 Chief Institutional Advancement Officers Conference

2012 Campus Ministry Directors Conference

2012 Chief Student Development Officers Conference

2012 Commission on Technology Conference

2011/12 Technology Tuesday Webinars

2012 Chief PR/Comm Officers Conference

2012 Financial Aid Administrators Conference

36th Annual Presidents Conference

2012 New Presidents Institute Conference

2012 Governance Institute

online learning

Retention Intelligence: Creating a Connected Community for Student Intervention, Engagement and Support

5 Ways to Streamline Campus Events

Enduring Questions Grant Program

Search for a New Consultant or External CIO: How to Evaluate Which Investment Structure is Best for You and What Questions to Ask

Achieving Growth with a Solutions-Driven Partner

Nuclear Weapons and our Globalizing Century

topical Conferences

BestSemester Events: Save the Date

CRAL Events

CCCU Faculty Offerings

CCCU International Affiliates

CCCU Auxiliary Groups: Save the Date

2011/2012 Commission Bios

Conferences at CCCU.ORG Visit the Conferences & Events section of the CCCU.org website to see the new features we have developed:

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Categories of service

The CCCU sponsors a series of peer group and key topics conference & events each year.

The CCCU partners with our campuses and like-minded organizations to provide additional conferences that we believe uniquely serve our membership.

The CCCU is proud to promote conference & events that are not organized by the Council but we believe will be of interest to our membership.

The CCCU has expanded its conferences & events service to provide webinars and other online events & conferences. Find these unique events by looking for the online event icon.

Sponsors & Exhibitors can easily find the information they are looking for by clicking on the Sponsors & Exhibitors icon.

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Peer conferences

2012 Chief Academic Officers Conference March 21-23, 2012 | Nashville, tn target audience

additional information

Chief Academic Officers (CAO)

www.cccu.org/caoconference

Registration Registration | Before Dec. 15

Registration | After Dec. 15

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest

$195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

Registration information Group Registration: Register a group of three, the fourth registration is free and all subsequent registrations will receive a $50 discount. The free registration and $50 discounts will appear automatically in the registration process for qualified organizations. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your full registration or any special event associated with your registration at any time prior to the start of the program. Please note that a cancellation will not result in a return of funds. If you register and fail to attend an event, no funds will be returned. If you have questions about this policy, please contact (202) 546-8713.

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

August 15, 2011 December 15, 2011 March 13, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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November 15, 2011

Gaylord Opryland 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN (615) 889-1000

$160/night single

$160/night double

Cut-off Date:

February 20, 2012

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the closest airport to Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This property does not provide airport transfers at reduced rate for our group.

conference overview Planning for the Future & Advancing our Mission: Institutions face challenges, such as increasing competition, the rising cost of Christian higher education, omnipresent social media and questions about the mission or institutional culture. What is the future of Christian higher education? Are there inevitable changes? Join with colleagues from like-minded institutions to hear from experts and dialogue with each other. Attendees can look forward to an agenda that allows for peer interaction, with gatherings that challenge and stimulate your thinking. The conference will be a time of spiritual refreshment, learning and networking opportunities.

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chief academic officers

Group Rate:

peer events

Location

Annual CCCU/ CIC Chief Academic Officers Dinner November 7, 2011 | St. Petersburg Beach, FL target audience

additional information

Chief Academic Officers (CAO)

www.cccu.org/conferences

CAOs are encouraged to bring their Chief Institutional Advancement Officers (CIAOs)

Registration Registration | Before Oct. 14

Registration | After Oct. 14

Member $60.00

Member $75.00

North American Affiliate

$75.00

North American Affiliate

$95.00

International Affiliate

$75.00

International Affiliate

$95.00

Non-Member $95.00

Non-Member $115.00

Spouse/Guest

$50.00

$60.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Oct. 14. After Oct. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations.

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

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August 15, 2011 October 14, 2011 November 1, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Tradewinds Island Hotel 5600 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706 (727) 363-2212

Group Rate:

$174/night single $174/night double

Cut-off Date:

October 2, 2011

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the closest major airport to the Tradewinds Island Hotel.

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chief academic officers

Accommodations should be booked by contacting the property directly and referencing the CIC conference.

peer events

Location

2012 Chief enrollment Officers Conference January 4-6, 2012 | Tucson, Arizona target audience

additional information

Chief enrollment Officers (CeO)

www.cccu.org/ceoconference

CEOs are encouraged to bring direct reports.

Also view the Virtual Events section for additional offerings for CEOs.

Registration Registration | Before Nov. 30

Registration | After Nov. 30

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest $195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

$225.00

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

August 15, 2011 November 30, 2011 December 22, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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October 15, 2011

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard Tucson, Arizona 85745 USA (520) 792-3500

$109/night single

$109/night double

Cut-off Date:

December 4, 2011

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the closest airport to the Marriott Starr Pass Hotel. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview

chief enrollment officers

Group Rate:

peer events

Location

We are facing challenging times in enrollment. It sometimes seems as if the ground is shifting beneath our feet – often without warning. Christian enrollment professionals are blessed to be able to turn to like-minded colleagues for advice and counsel in times of challenge and difficulty. The collective wisdom of this group is astonishing. Gathering together in Tucson, in conjunction with our peers in public relations, the program capitalizes on this collective wisdom as CCCU CEOs examine the issues confronting our campuses. In particular, the program will address topics such as: affordability, market sensitivity, and discounting mission relevance and branding • addressing brand confusion • use of social media • transfer recruitment • legal issues • •

The goal for this year’s CEO Conference is to spend time together examining the topics that are most important to senior enrollment professionals. Each participant will leave the conference feeling refreshed and renewed with ideas to take back to their campus. Attendees will worship together, hear from experts in the field, and have meaningful conversation with colleagues. Joint Conference: This year’s conference will be a joint conference with CCCU Chief PR/ Communications Officers (CPRO) peer group. The program will contain joint sessions as well as separate sessions targeted to each peer group. 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events | 11

2012 Chief financial Officers Conference June 6-8, 2012 | Hobbs, New Mexico Hosted by University of the Southwest target audience

additional information

Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Senior Human Resource Professionals

www.cccu.org/cfoconference Also view the Virtual Events section for additional CPE events for CFOs.

Registration Registration | Before Apr. 6

Registration | After Apr. 6

Member $275.00

Member $300.00

North American Affiliate

$275.00

North American Affiliate

$300.00

International Affiliate

$275.00

International Affiliate

$300.00

Non-Member $320.00

Non-Member $345.00

Spouse/Guest

$100.00

USW Staff

$75.00

$125.00

USW Staff

$75.00

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

August 15, 2011 April 6, 2012 May 25, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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March 30, 2012

Location

Accommodations are included in the registration fee and will be booked through the conference registration.

Hobbs Airport (HOB) is the closest airport to University of the Southwest. Limited shuttle services will be provided. conference overview Navigating Tax, Labor and Regulatory Compliance The Chief Financial Officers Conference is a uniquely designed professional development experience for senior financial officers at CCCU schools. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on Navigating Tax, Labor and Regulatory Compliance will be informative for both chief financial officers and senior human resources professionals. Additionally, the conference program is tailored to the specific concerns and challenges of these two groups in the context of Christian higher education. Attendees will learn practical ideas that they can implement on their campuses, and develop stimulating professional relationships with their colleagues in similar positions across the country.

chief financial officers

Cut-off Date: May 25, 2012

peer events

University of the Southwest 6610 Lovington Highway Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

joint Conference: This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference will be a joint conference with CCCU senior human

resource professionals. The program will contain joint sessions as well as separate sessions targeted to each professional group. Continuing Professional Education Co-sponsored by CapinCrouse LLP, this conference will allow you to qualify for up to 6.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for CPAs. The program level for this group live seminar is basic; no prerequisites or advance preparation is required. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE sponsors, CPE credits will be granted based on a 50-minute hour. The NASBA sponsor number is 103366. For questions or more information concerning the conference and CPE credit, please contact CCCU at (202) 546-8713 or by email at conferences@cccu.org. Capin Crouse LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

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2012 Chief Institutional Advancement Officers Conference February 22-24, 2012 | Tucson, Arizona target audience

additional information

Chief Institutional Advancement Officers (CIAO)

www.cccu.org/ciaoconference

CIAOs are encouraged to bring direct reports.

Registration Registration | Before Nov. 30

Registration | After Nov. 30

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest

$195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

Registration information Group Registration: When you register a group of two, the third registration is free and all subsequent registrations will receive a $50 discount. The free registration and $50 discounts will appear automatically in the registration process for qualified organizations. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your full registration or any special event associated with your registration at any time prior to the start of the program. Please note that a cancellation will not result in a return of funds. If you register and fail to attend an event, no funds will be returned. If you have questions about this policy, please contact (202) 546-8713.

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

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August 15, 2011 November 30, 2011 February 15, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson 7000 North Resort Drive Tucson, AZ 85750 (520) 299-2020 $169/night single

$169/night double

Cut-off Date:

January 31, 2012

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the closest airport to the Loews Ventana Canyon. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview The Learning Organization “Organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning to see the whole together.” — Peter Senge

The best colleges and universities and the best advancement operations are learning organizations. They test ideas. They chafe under the status quo. They welcome bright ideas and bold approaches. If that is how you approach the advancement task, we invite you to attend this conference. During the conference key advancement professionals will receive:

chief Institutional advancement officers

Group Rate:

peer events

Location

Essential Grounding | The opening session features Donald Meyer, who has pondered the meaning of being a thoughtful and faithful Christian steward. His informed perspective on Why Advancement Matters: A Giver’s Take on the Advancement Task will address the eternal value of our work and calling. Uncommon Insight | A lso addressing the group will be Jim Langley, of Langley Innovations, and Bob Burdenski, who specializes in growing the annual fund. Both possess broad experience and will deliver seasoned counsel in the invigorating context of like-minded colleagues. Exceptional Value | Advancement professionals must carefully weigh the cost/benefit of every training opportunity. Throughout the conference there will be ample opportunity to dialog with our speakers and your colleagues.

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2012 Campus Ministry Directors Conference february 16-18, 2012 | Pacific Grove, CA target audience

additional information

Campus Ministry directors (cmd)

www.cccu.org/cmdconference

CMDs are encouraged to bring direct reports

Registration Registration | Before Nov. 30

Registration | After Nov. 30

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest

$195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

Registration information Group Registration: When you register a group of three, the fourth registration is free and all subsequent registrations will receive a $50 discount. The free registration and $50 discounts will appear automatically in the registration process for qualified organizations. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your full registration or any special event associated with your registration at any time prior to the start of the program. Please note that a cancellation will not result in a return of funds. If you register and fail to attend an event, no funds will be returned. If you have questions about this policy, please contact (202) 546-8713.

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

August 15, 2011 November 30, 2011 February 6, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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October 15, 2011

Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3704

peer events

Location

Accommodations will be booked through the conference registration. $107/night single

$89/night double

Cut-off Date:

February 6, 2012

Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is the closest airport to the Asilomar Conference Grounds. This property does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview

Campus Ministry Directors

Group Rate:

The CCCU and its Commission for Campus Ministry invites those working in campus ministry positions to gather together at Asilomar Conference Ground in Pacific Grove, California, for three days of connection and conversation on the issues that shape, challenge and inform our work todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college students. An emphasis on our time together will be building personal connections and professional relationship, sharing both insights and support in our common task of helping students grow in their faith. The schedule will also include plenty of time for conversation among affinity groups on practical matters such as: worship leading; chapel calendar building; facilitating mission and service trips; small-group and discipleship ministries. Imagine yourself spending three days among those who understand the work you do with all of its challenges and joys.

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2012 Chief Student Development Officers Conference March 7-9, 2012 | New Orleans, Louisiana target audience

additional information

Chief Student Development Officers (CSDO)

www.cccu.org/csdoconference

CSDOs are encouraged to bring direct reports

Registration Registration | Before Dec. 15

Registration | After Dec. 15

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest

$195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

August 15, 2011 December 15, 2011 February 20, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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November 15, 2011

Marriott Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel 700 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130

$154/night single $154/night double

Cut-off Date:

February 6, 2012

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest major airport to New Orleans, LA. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview Flourishing in Sexuality and Gender Dynamics: Soul, Body, and Community Senior student affairs administrators and their direct reports are invited to join their peers in New Orleans, LA, for a time of engagement and encouragement as Mark A. Yarhouse introduces key Christian concepts and applies them to the lived experiences at CCCU institutions. Learn about what it means to foster a climate of gender and sexual stewardship, as well as current trends in responding to sexual identity issues. In “Stewardship of Gender and Sexuality,” Yarhouse will share what it means for a campus to aid students in the stewardship of their gender and sexuality.

Chief Student Development Officers

Group Rate:

peer events

Location

In “Sexual Identity & the Christian College/University Campus,” he will provide an update on the sexual and religious identity conflicts faced by students who experience same-sex attraction, as well as concerns for campus climate. His concluding presentation will focus on moving from relationship applications of “Convicted Civility” to larger systemic and institutional considerations beyond the interpersonal, making application as concept brand for Christian colleges and universities.

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2012 Commission on Technology Conference May 29-31, 2012 | Charleston, SC Hosted by Charleston Southern University target audience

additional information

CCCU Commission on Technology (COT) Chief Technology Officers

www.cccu.org/cotconference

Technology Officers are encouraged to bring direct reports

Registration Registration | Before March 30

Registration | After March 30

Member $250.00

Member $275.00

North American Affiliate

$250.00

North American Affiliate

$275.00

International Affiliate

$250.00

International Affiliate

$275.00

Non-Member $295.00

Non-Member $325.00

Spouse/Guest

$150.00

Single Day

$99.00

$200.00

Single Day

$99.00

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

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November 1, 2011 March 30, 2012 May 18, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Charleston Southern University 9200 University Boulevard North Charleston, SC 29406-9997

Cut-off Date:

May 18, 2012

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest airport to the Charleston Southern University.

conference overview

Commission on Technology

Accommodations are at CSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wingate Hotel and are included in the registration fee.

peer events

Location

The Council for Christian Colleges & University proudly supports the annual Commission on Technology Conference. The 2012 conference will take place May 29-31 at Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina. This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference is a uniquely designed professional development experience for technology professionals at CCCU schools. Nowhere else will you find an event so relevant and tailored to the specific concerns and challenges you have in the context of Christian higher education. Come learn practical ideas to implement back on campus, and develop stimulating professional relationships with your colleagues in similar positions across the country.

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2011/12 Technology Tuesday Webinars Presented by the CCCU Commission on Technology | Online target audience

CCCU Commission on Technology (COT) Chief Technology Officers

additional information

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration Member FREE North American Affiliate

FREE

International Affiliate

FREE

Non-Member FREE

online format These events will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The webinars will be conducted in a live internet broadcast with a PowerPoint presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A during the presentation. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event.

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Over the last two years, many of you have been asking “whatever happened to Technology Tuesdays?” These webinars on topics of current interest to CCCU technology and instructional technology leaders were offered about 8 times a year several years ago, and brought timely insights to the unique challenges that face those in IT at member colleges and universities.

I look forward to participating with you in these opportunities for peer collaboration. Scott Tracey, Director, Information & Technology Services California Baptist University Chair, CCCU Commission on Technology

Commission on Technology

On behalf of the CCCU and the Commission on Technology, I am delighted to invite you to the spring 2011/2012 Technology Tuesday series. Some of the top rated presenters of the 2011 CCCU Technology Conference have agreed to lead a webinar based on their sessions. The first presentation will be hosted by Ben Dallmann and Marty Hartley, of Moody Bible Institute, on How to Implement a Successful Student Tech Training Program. This will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 12 noon PST / 3 PM EST, one hour duration. Registration is now open; please mark it on your calendars. You’ll not want to miss this. These webinars are free!

peer events

conference overview

Past Topics Include Embracing the Widespread Adoption of Consumer Technologies 10 Free Tools for Teaching • After Hours/On Call Support • Use Web 2.0 Tools to Improve Your Help Desk • •

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2012 Chief PR/Comm Officers Conference January 4-6, 2012 | Tucson, Arizona target audience

additional information

Chief PR/Communications Officers (CPRO)

www.cccu.org/prcommconference

CPROs are encouraged to bring direct reports

Registration Registration | Before Nov. 30

Registration | After Nov. 30

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest

$195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

August 15, 2011 November 30, 2011 December 22, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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October 15, 2011

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard Tucson, Arizona 85745 (520) 792-3500

$109/night single

$109/night double

Cut-off Date:

December 4, 2012

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the closest airport to the Marriott Starr Pass Hotel. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview What’s the most important trait that separates successful marketers from the rest? According to Seth Godin, marketing guru and author, it’s the ability to take initiative. New communication and global platforms are being introduced at a rapid pace and keeping up with all the trends and new media affecting higher education is a daunting task for marketers and recruiters. The role of the communications officer has become increasingly complex and critical as we strive to be successful in today’s fast-paced marketing environment. Keeping up with changing technology, new media, changing demographics of adult and college students, legal threats, shifting attention spans and cutbacks in operating budgets presents quite the challenge for the CO who needs to build, support and promote a school’s brand campaign. Taking the initiative to collaborate efforts is essential among marketing and admissions teams. January’s conference in Tucson, Arizona, provides us the perfect opportunity to address the critical concerns and challenges we’re all facing and learn alongside our enrollment peers. We can expect to discuss:

Chief PR/Communications Officers

Group Rate:

peer events

Location

Critical issues affecting enrollment management and communication officers Mission relevance and branding • Legal issues affecting higher education • Transfer student recruitment opportunities • Building synergy between marketing and admissions teams • Creating global connections • •

Joint Conference: This year’s conference will be a joint conference with CCCU Chief Enrollment

Officers (CEO) peer group. The program will contain joint sessions as well as separate sessions targeted to each professional group. 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events | 25

2012 Financial Aid Administrators Conference December 1-3, 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada target audience

additional information

Financial Aid Administrators (FAA) FAAs are encouraged to bring direct reports

www.cccu.org/faaconference

Registration Registration | Before Oct. 30

Registration | After Oct. 30

Member $495.00

Member $545.00

North American Affiliate

$545.00

North American Affiliate

$595.00

International Affiliate

$425.00

International Affiliate

$475.00

Non-Member $575.00

Non-Member $625.00

Spouse/Guest

$195.00

Spouse/Guest

$225.00

Single Day

$225.00

Single Day

$250.00

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

April 1, 2011 October 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Call for Papers Call for Papers Deadline

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October 15, 2011

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel 3400 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89169

Cut-off Date

November 1, 2011

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) is the closest airport to the Renaissance Hotel. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview The CCCU Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) conference will be held immediately following the Federal Student Aid Conference in Las Vegas. The CCCU FAA Commission and the Council hopes the move to follow the FSA event allows many CCCU FAAs to attend both events as many colleagues are facing strained resources in terms of time and budgets. The Christian perspective with which we approach sessions and discussions, are unique and unattainable in most other settings. It is important to take advantage of the opportunity for Christian college financial aid administrators to meet in a setting which is encouraging and uplifting. Our keynote speaker Lynn Reaser, Chief Economist for the Fermanian Business & Economic Institute at Point Loma Nazarene University. Reaser brings extensive experience to several of economic issues and has a keen ability to translate complex economic issues into understandable language with relevant and actionable implications. She has served as the Chief Economist for three major banks and served as immediate past President of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). Our distinguished keynote will share her thoughts on a variety of economic issues facing CCCU schools including: •

the impact of tuition discounting

•

current attitudes towards indebtedness how fears about the current state of the economy, regionally and nationally, are affecting families ready to make college decisions.

•

Financial Aid Administrators

The Renaissance Las Vegas hotel is a non-gaming, smoke-free atmosphere located just off the strip. Dec. 1-3 accommodations are included in the registration fee and will be booked through conference registration. Do not contact the property for booking.

peer events

Location

Don’t miss the chance to hear a respected economist speak to us through a faith-based filter, addressing very practical and important issues.

Special Rate (Monday, November 28 - Wednesday, November 30): An additional special rate of $99 per night is available for those who opt to stay at the CCCU conference hotel during the FSA conference. 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events | 27

36th Annual Presidents Conference February 1-3, 2012 | Washington, DC Preconference: Jan. 31-Feb. 1 target audience

additional information

Presidents (PRES)

www.cccu.org/presidentsconference

Registration Registration | Before Nov. 30

Registration | After Nov. 30

Member $525

Member $575

North American Affiliate

$595

North American Affiliate

$645

International Affiliate

$495

International Affiliate

$545

Non-Member $625

Non-Member $650

Spouse/Guest $225

Spouse/Guest $250

Single Day

$195

Single Day

$195

Pre-Conference

$225

Registration information Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your full registration or any special event associated with your registration at any time prior to the start of the program. Please note that a cancellation will not result in a return of funds. If you register and fail to attend an event, no funds will be returned. If you have questions about this policy, please contact (202) 546-8713.

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August 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 January 25, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Capital Hilton Hotel 1001 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 393-1000

$199/night single $199/night double

Cut-off Date:

January 1, 2012

Presidents

Group Rate:

peer events

Location

Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport to the Capital Hilton Hotel. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

conference overview Strengthening Mission: The Case for Conviction and Courage Christian colleges and universities are facing many challenges but two of the most significant issues are mission and change. Cultural, technological, pedagogical and economic changes are evolving rapidly and coalescing in ways that portend deeply significant adjustments – perhaps even major alterations – in institutions of higher education and the church. These changes in our contemporary society create a great deal of tension with institutions that are committed to maintaining their historic Christ-centered mission while trying to adapt and ensure relevance. The contemporary Christian college/university must articulate a clear mission with conviction and establish an institutional culture that is very intentional about fulfilling mission. At the same time, Christ-centered institutions must have the courage to embrace change and develop positive responses that will meet the contemporary needs of society and the church. This conference will provide thoughtful, inspirational, and practical programs to assist presidents in leading their institutions into the future.

Advocacy Pre-Conference | Jan.31-Feb.1 The 2012 Presidents Conference will feature an Advocacy Pre-Conference event to encourage you to represent your institution on Capitol Hill. As the 112th Congress began in January 2011, we have a terrific opportunity to shape and influence government leaders’ understanding of Christ-centered higher education, and for you to inform your representative s about the important contributions your institution makes within your community, as well as any other concerns you may have. The Preconference will feature Congressional speakers and meetings with your Congressional Delegation. You are encouraged to bring campus representatives that will also be effective advocates for your institutions such as board members, attorneys, government relations staff and others.

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2012 New Presidents Institute Conference July 7 -10, 2012 | Breckenridge, CO target audience

additional information

Presidents (PRES)

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before May 1

Registration | After May 1

Member $950

Member $995

North American Affiliate

$950

North American Affiliate

$995

International Affiliate

$950

International Affiliate

$995

Spouse/Guest $199

Spouse/Guest $245

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November 30, 2011 May 1, 2012 June 25, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Mountain Thunder Lodge 50 Mountain Thunder Drive Breckenridge, CO 80124 (970) 547-5650

Special Rate:

$165/ 1 bedroom condo

$195/ 2 bedroom condo

Cut-off Date:

January 7, 2012

Presidents

Registrants will contact the hotel directly to book their accommodations.

peer events

Location

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest major airport to Mountain Thunder Lodge.

conference overview This Institute, designed for new presidents within the first or second year of their appointment, provides new presidents the opportunity to develop professionally in their new role as president featuring seminars on topics such as “Visioning & Strategic Planning,” “Fund Raising Effectiveness,” “Building a Healthy Academic Community,” and “Helping the Board Develop.” The Institute also provides an opportunity for new presidents to consider some of the more personal and spiritual aspects of the presidency, including “The President’s Role of Spiritual Leadership for the Institution,” “Survival Skills for Presidential Couples,” and “How Presidents Succeed and Why They Fail.” Finally, in addition to the personal and professional relationships built with other new presidents in the resort setting of Breckinridge, Colorado, the Institute’s mentoring program matches all new presidents with an experienced president for a mentorship that lasts throughout the following year. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

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2012 Governance Institute July 12-14, 2012 | Breckenridge, CO target audience

additional information

Presidents (PRES) Trustees

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before May 1

Registration | After May 1

Member $695

Member $745

North American Affiliate

$725

North American Affiliate

$795

International Affiliate

$725

International Affiliate

$795

Spouse/Guest $145

Spouse/Guest $195

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November 30, 2011 May 1, 2012 June 25, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Mountain Thunder Lodge 50 Mountain Thunder Drive Breckenridge, CO 80124 (970) 547-5650

Special Rate:

$165/ 1 bedroom condo

$195/ 2 bedroom condo

Cut-off Date:

January 7, 2012

Presidents

Registrants will contact the hotel directly to book their accommodations.

peer events

Location

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest major airport to Mountain Thunder Lodge.

conference overview Governance Institute This Institute is designed for a president and board chair to attend together. Seminars such as “Characteristics of Effective Boards,” “Board Development & Education,” and “Board Unity” teach this leadership team how to enhance the strength of their board. Other sessions, such as “Clarifying Board Roles & Relationships” and “Creating an Effective Relationship between the Board Chair and President” encourage the president and board chair to continue to develop their professional and personal relationship. Finally sessions on “Vision Casting,” “Strategic Planning,” and “Responsibilities for Keeping the Institution Christ-centered” are intended to refresh and revitalize the team’s efforts to strengthen their institution. Most seminars are followed by a Campus Team Break-Out Session where each campus team can privately work together and consider the applicability of the session to their respective institution.

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online learning

Retention Intelligence:

Creating a Connected Community for Student Intervention, Engagement and Support September 27, 2011 | Online target audience

additional information

Chief Enrollment Officers (CEO) Financial Aid Administrators (FAA) Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Presidents (PRES)

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $45.00

Member $65.00

North American Affiliate

$55.00

North American Affiliate

$75.00

International Affiliate

$55.00

International Affiliate

$75.00

Non-Member $85.00

Non-Member $115.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Sept. 14. After Sept. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations.

Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webcast format at 3:00pm EST. The workshop will be presented in a live video broadcast. Sessions will be presented in a live classroom setting and attendees will be participate in live Q&A roundtables following each session in the streaming broadcast. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

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August 15, 2011 September 14, 2011 September 23, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Retention is a campus effort -- Attendees will learn techniques to better understand and manage the systemic goals and hierarchy that influence their campus. Additionally, they will explore the role these dynamics play in retention. They will also obtain specific examples of innovative and creative best practices in the areas of retention, at-risk populations, and student support that have been successfully implemented on CCCU campuses. Campus teams will assess current campus practices, technology and services to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. Teams will then create improvement plans to address areas for retention impact and connect them to overall campus-wide retention goals. Finally, participants will develop the framework for implementing a unique, comprehensive plan for increasing student success and retention.

online conference

CCCU institutions are known for providing a rich and thoughtful community for our students. Our retention challenge, however, is to provide students with the necessary support and intervention at exactly the right time. Vincent Tinto said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students are more likely to persist and graduate in settings that provide academic, social and personal support.â&#x20AC;? Student success is not only a high priority for CCCU institutions; it is a core practice and reflected in our values and missions. Therefore, it is essential to combine this philosophy of care with a specific, cohesive retention plan. This intensive workshop will provide a fundamental understanding of what Retention Intelligence is and how it can transform your campus, faculty, and support staff.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Location Retention Intelligence Workshop:

Led By: Matt Boisvert, former Assistant Dean of Marketing Operations and Marketing Instructor College of Business Administration Abilene Christian University Co-Founder Pharos Resources Rachel Phillips-Buck, former Career Consultant Abilene Christian University Senior Consultant Pharos Resources Led by:

presented by:

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5 Ways to Streamline Campus Events October 5, 2011 | Online target audience

additional information

Alumni Professionals Campus Conference Service Professionals Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Chief Student Development Officers (CSDO) Facilities Managers Faculty

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $25.00

Member $30.00

North American Affiliate

$25.00

North American Affiliate

$30.00

International Affiliate

$25.00

International Affiliate

$30.00

Non-Member $45.00

Non-Member $50.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Sept. 14. After Sept. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations. Online Format This event will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The webinar will be conducted in a live internet broadcast with a PowerPoint presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A during the presentation. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

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August 30, 2011 September 14, 2011 October 3, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Main subject topics cover how to: • eliminate double-bookings • implement an approval process for events, including rooms and resources • reduce time and error with single system entry • automatically publish an online calendar • leverage a cloud-based solution that is accessible with any internet connection and requires no software to download

webinar

Christian colleges and universities often have enormous technology needs that are underappreciated. With numerous classes, campus events and meetings, room scheduling and calendaring requirements can easily go beyond the scope of what simple office software suites can accomplish. New technologies have made it possible to streamline the process of scheduling campus events by automating and moving processes online. Join us as we explore the various ways that event management software can help alleviate the stress of coordinating numerous rooms, multiple resources and staff communication. Using examples of the strategic practices of Union University, main topics covered include:

VIRTUAL EVENTS

5Location Ways to Streamline Campus Events

Led By: Jim Avery, Associate Vice President and CIO Union University Kimberly Cupp, Training Coordinator ServiceU

Led by:

presented by:

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The Enduring Questions Grant Program October 6, 2011 | Online target audience

additional information

Chief Academic Officers (CAO) Chief Student Development Officers (CSDO) Deans and Department Heads All Interested Faculty

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $20.00

Member $25.00

North American Affiliate

$20.00

North American Affiliate

$25.00

International Affiliate

$20.00

International Affiliate

$25.00

Non-Member $30.00

Non-Member $40.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Sept. 14. After Sept. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations. Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event.

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August 30, 2011 September 14, 2011 October 5, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. This workshop covers information on the funding programs of the NEH, the largest funder of humanities projects in the country. Topics to be addressed include: • An overview of NEH funding programs, including Research, Education, Public Programs, Preservation and Access, Digital Humanities, Challenge Grants, and the Federal-State Partnership

An introduction to the Endowment’s Bridging Cultures initiative

•

Examples of recently-funded NEH projects

•

A discussion of the Endowment’s application review process

•

Grant writing tips

Webinar

•

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Location enduring questions grant program

After addressing these areas, the program will be followed by a question and answer period. We will highlight the Education, Research, and Challenge Grants—particularly germane to colleges and universities. Of special interest might be the Bridging Cultures initiative, the institutional Challenge grants program, and the Enduring Questions program, which supports the development of cross- (or even pre-) disciplinary undergraduate courses. Before the meeting, I would work with the [ORG] to identify a former NEH project director among the conference attendees to join me in the session to give the perspective of an applicant and grantee. Led By: Douglas M. Arnold, Senior Program Officer National Endowment for the Humanities Julia Huston Nguyen, Senior Program Officer National Endowment for the Humanities

Led by:

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Search for a New Consultant or External CIO: How to Evaluate which Investment Structure is Best for You and What Questions to Ask October 13, 2011 | Online

target audience

additional information

Chief Financial Officers (CFO)

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $20.00

Member $25.00

North American Affiliate

$20.00

North American Affiliate

$25.00

International Affiliate

$20.00

International Affiliate

$25.00

Non-Member $30.00

Non-Member $40.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Sept. 14. After Sept. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations. Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event.

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August 30, 2011 September 14, 2011 October 11, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Webinar

After the credit crisis, more institutions are revisiting their investment approach, which includes the model (consulting, outsourcing, etc.) and the firms they employ to aid in their efforts. Many going through a search wonder what questions they should ask at the macro level – e.g. “Which model is right for you?” and at the micro level – e.g. “Has the firm added more value from asset allocation decisions or from manager selection?” To do this, she leveraged her seventeen years of experience with institutional clients where she has been involved with hundreds of searches. This was done in a very objective fashion and does not seek to direct participants into any answer, but to understand your institution and to get industry insight on the key questions that should be asked. Nicole Wellmann Kraus, CFA, Director of Client Development at Hirtle Callaghan put together a primer for institutions going through a decision process in regards to their investment solution.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Location Search for a New Consultant or External CIO

Led By: Nicole Wellmann Kraus, CFA, Director of Client Development Hirtle Callaghan

Continuing Professional Education Co-sponsored by CapinCrouse LLP, this webinar will allow you to qualify for up to 1.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for CPAs. The program level for this group live seminar is basic; no prerequisites or advance preparation is required. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE sponsors, CPE credits will be granted based on a 50-minute hour. The NASBA sponsor number is 103366. For questions or more information concerning the conference and CPE credit, please contact CCCU at (202) 546-8713 or by email at conferences@cccu.org. Capin Crouse LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Led by:

presented by:

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Achieving Growth with a Solutions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Driven Partner October 19, 2011 | Online target audience

additional information

Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Chief Student Development Officers (CSDO) Campus conference and events service teams

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $20.00

Member $25.00

North American Affiliate

$20.00

North American Affiliate

$25.00

International Affiliate

$20.00

International Affiliate

$25.00

Non-Member $30.00

Non-Member $40.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Sept. 14. After Sept. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations. Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event.

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August 30, 2011 September 14, 2011 October 16, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

This discussion will center around the successes your college or university can achieve with a partner driving solutions through food services and other services to contribute to meeting your business goals. The program features an expert panel discussing the benefits of partnering with a company that provides a wide array of solutions geared at driving growth. Topics to be discussed, backed by examples and results from the panel of CCCU members: your campus master plan to the delivery of services to drive the student experience • Building, renovating and refreshing campus dining facilities • Transitioning from self-op or another food service provider • The importance of keeping a finger on the pulse of trends as it relates to student recruitment and retention

Webinar

• Aligning

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Location Achieving Growth with a Solutions-Driven Partner

The program will also review how partnering with vendors to provide multiple solutions outside of food services can also drive financial success on your campus. Led By: Deb Naughton, Senior Vice President, Business Development Sodexo

Led by:

presented by:

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Nuclear Weapons and our Globalizing Century: A Multidisciplinary Challenge for the Christian Academy

October 20, 2011 | Online target audience

Faculty

additional information

www.cccu.org/conferences

including the following disciplines: History, Political Science, International Relations, Honors Programs, English, Physics, Chemistry, Philosophy

Registration Registration Member FREE North American Affiliate

FREE

International Affiliate

FREE

Non-Member FREE

Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event.

important dates Registration Registration Opens Online Registration Deadline

Presented by:

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August 30, 2011 October 18, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

For today’s college students, the Cold War is a historical period, rather than a remembered reality. But the nuclear weapons that contextualized daily life during the latter part of the 20th century are far from bygone relics.

Webinar

This webinar is a lead-up event to the CCCU 2012 Faculty Leadership trip to Japan. Presenting experts will explore some of the ways that the outsized impact of humanity’s ability to split the atom remains chillingly relevant for a world entering its first globalized century. In the US, new proposals have challenged the conventional wisdom about the role of nuclear weapons in national and global security – a debate that has grown more lively in an era of increased attention to fiscal discipline. Abroad, nuclear weapons loom over some of the world’s greatest crises, from breakouts in Iran and North Korea, to regional conflict in the Indian subcontinent, to the specter of terrorism via the Eurasian atomic black market. And the hybrid natural/man-made disaster at Fukushima’s Daiichi plant has called into question a possible increased reliance on nuclear power. Such issues clearly pose a multidisciplinary challenge for the teaching and research of Christian faculty training the next generation of global leaders. To stimulate and enrich faculty development in this arena, 20 CCCU professors will be selected to participate in a June 2012 trip to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Location Nuclear Weapons and our Globalizing Century:

Trip participants will meet with Japanese government officials, scholars, scientists, and community leaders for an immersion into the living history of the birthplace of the atomic age. With this backdrop we will also explore, via lectures and discussion, a variety of related contemporary topics, including: the decision to use the atomic weaponry and the end of WWII; the history of nuclear weapons and the Cold War; Christian reactions, both theological/ ethical and pastoral/psychological, to nuclear weaponry; and the dangers and possibilities of nuclear energy, especially in light of the ongoing crisis at Fukushima Daiichi. Finally, we will also explore the challenging history of Christianity in Japan, which represents only 1% of the nation’s population, through fellowship and dialogue with Japanese pastors, congregations, and missionaries. For additional information on the webinar or 2012 trip, including how to apply, please contact: rmahurin@cccu.org. Led By: Maryann Cusimano Love, Associate Professor of International Relations The Catholic University of America Philip Taubman, Associate Vice President For University Affairs and Consulting Professor at the Center For International Security And Cooperation Stanford University Ward Wilson, Senior Fellow James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Monterey Institute of International Studies Tyler Wigg-Stevenson, Chairman of the Global Task Force on Nuclear Weapons World Evangelical Alliance Founder and Director Two Futures Project 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events | 47

topical conferences

CCCU Bestsemester

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ BestSemester program offers opportunities to students interested in studying off-campus during their college career. There are a total of eleven semester programs and one summer program designed to serve the academic interests of CCCU member institutions. Through BestSemester, students make the world their classroom and broaden their horizons by studying with one of 12 incredible off-campus programs. Programs American Studies Program Australia Studies Centre • China Studies Program • Contemporary Music Center • India Studies Program (First Semester - Fall 2011) • Latin American Studies Program • Los Angeles Film Studies Center • Middle East Studies Program • Oxford Summer Programme • Scholars’ Semester in Oxford • Uganda Studies Program • Washington Journalism Center • •

Visit BestSemester.com to learn more about CCCU off-campus programs.

save the date Contemporary Music Center (CMC)

CMC Visit Weekends October 20-22, 2011 | Nashville, TN

cmc Contemporary music center

target audience

Campus Faculty (music, ministry), Off-Campus Study Coordinators and Students with the local area. The Contemporary Music Center will open its doors to area CCCU institutions for two weekends during the 2011-2012 academic year. These weekends will provide a wonderful opportunity to see the CMC in action! 50 | 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events

Contemporary Music Center (CMC)

CMC Faculty Study Tour

cmc

May 14-16, 2012 | Nashville, TN

Contemporary music center

target audience

Campus Faculty: including music and ministry The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and its Contemporary Music Center are pleased to announce a four-day professional development opportunity for faculty and staff. This workshop will provide opportunities for faculty and staff to build, develop or expand upon a contemporary music curriculum at their own universities. Incorporated in the program visit will be lectures, workshops, presentations by industry experts, panel discussions, consultation time with the CMC faculty, and opportunities for brainstorming and discussion of curricular issues with colleagues from across the CCCU. Off-campus study coordinators will enjoy this opportunity to become better acquainted with the Contemporary Music Center, as experienced by their students. Program guests will also have time to tour and enjoy Nashville.

Latin American Studies Program (LASP)

LASP Faculty Study Tour May 18-28, 2012 | Costa Rica, May 18-22 | Cuba, May 22-28

lasp Latin American studies program

target audience

Campus Faculty (all disciplines) The Latin American Studies Program will host a faculty study tour next May. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;mini-LASPâ&#x20AC;? tour is intended to provide participants with their own experience in engaging Costa Rican and Cuban cultures from a variety of perspectives via presentations, fieldtrips, homestays, and community immersion. Participants for the study tour will be selected through an application process. Application date to be announced, please contact lpodguski@cccu.org for details.

oCSC Conference

Off-Campus Study Coordinators Conference June 1-2, 2012 | Houston, TX Following the 2012 NAFSA Conference

target audience

Off-Campus Study Coordinators CCCU BestSemester will host a post-conference for the off-campus study coordinators immediately following the 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo (May 27-June1).

American Studies Program (ASP)

ASP Faculty Visit

Asp

Fall 2012 | Washington, DC

American studies program

target audience

Campus Faculty: including government, history, political science, international relations, business, social work, ministry, global development, ethics Get a sneak peek into the American Studies Program! Applications and more information will be available spring 2012. 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events | 51

CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning (CRAL)

Cynthia Tweedell Executive Director CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning (CRAL) at Indiana Wesleyan University

topical EVENTS

CCCU CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN ADULT LEARNING (CRaL)

The CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning (CRAL) at Indiana Wesleyan University serves Christian institutions by facilitating and encouraging research that will enhance the quality of Christ-centered adult programs. CRAL seeks to be a collaborative network of Christian institutions, where knowledge is shared in order to enhance the quality of Christian adult higher education. The CRAL Steering Committee encourages research in the research proposals and presentations in the following areas: Alumni surveys - impact on career, faith Branch campus verses main campus outcomes • Follow up on Princeton Survey (Spiritual Transformation) • Student learning outcomes • Return on investment study • Alumni giving for adult programs • Adult persistence in graduate programs • Grade inflation • Best practices in technology (web-enhanced courses) • Teaching diverse adult learners • Outcome assessment of adult programs compared to traditional programs • •

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CRAL

What Christian Colleges Can Learn from For-Profit Colleges September 8, 2011 | Online

additional information

www.indwes.edu/CRAL Registration Registration Member $89.00 North American Affiliate

$109.00

International Affiliate

$109.00

Non-Member $119.00

overview For-profit high education has become both the envy and the villain of higher education. We are quick to point out their abuses and faults, while desiring to find the secrets to their success and their extending influence. Christian higher education has much it can learn from for profit higher education - building on the strengths of their work, while avoiding those characteristics that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t align with our mission as Christ-centered. Keynote: Roger Parrott, President Belhaven University

Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 12:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. presented by: Please contact CRAL for details: CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning 1900 W 50th St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: 765-677-2344 | Fax: 765-677-2930 Email: jennifer.vermilion@indwes.edu

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topical EVENTS

CRAL

Assessment on a Dime March 21, 2012 | Online

additional information

www.indwes.edu/CRAL

Registration Member $89.00 North American Affiliate

$109.00

International Affiliate

$109.00

Non-Member $119.00

overview Are you overwhelmed with assessment data and unsure what to do with it? Are you racing with the clock to get some assessment done before accreditors arrive? Are you tired of begging for money for assessment? Take heart: You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a lot of time or money to do a good job of assessing learning outcomes. This presentation will provide some simple solutions to quality assessment of learning outcomes that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank. If each faculty member would give two hours per year we can assess learning outcomes and improve our programs! Led By: Cynthia Tweedell, Executive Director CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning at Indiana Wesleyan University Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 12:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. presented by: Please contact CRAL for details: CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning 1900 W 50th St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: 765-677-2344 | Fax: 765-677-2930 Email: jennifer.vermilion@indwes.edu

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CRAL

Registration

CRAL additional information

CRAL Annual Conference: Enhancing the Quality of Adult Higher Education May 21-23, 2012 | Marion, Indiana Hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University

www.indwes.edu/CRAL Registration Registration Member $120.00 North American Affiliate

$140.00

International Affiliate

$140.00

Non-Member $170.00 Location

Visit the CRAL website for accommodations details

Indiana Wesleyan University Indianapolis West Education Center 6325 Digital Way, Suite222 Indianapolis, IN 46278 Please contact CRAL for details: CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning 1900 W 50th St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: 765-677-2344 | Fax: 765-677-2930 Email: jennifer.vermilion@indwes.edu

overview Join faculty and administrators from adult programs to discuss issues of mutual interest. Researchers share their findings in areas such as spiritual development of adults, retention in adult and online programs, student learning outcomes for adult students, and strategies to maximize learning in adult and online programs. Keynotes: To be announced important dates Registration Registration Opens

February 1, 2012

Call for Papers Call for Papers Opens Call for Papers Deadline 56 | 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events

October 1, 2011 November 30, 2011

additional information

topical EVENTS

CRAL

Definition of Credit Hour

Please Contact CRAL for the dates of this event | Online

www.indwes.edu/CRAL

Registration Member $89.00 North American Affiliate

$109.00

International Affiliate

$109.00

Non-Member $119.00

overview New federal financial aid guidelines require institutions to clearly define criteria to determine the awarding of credit hours. This is particularly challenging for online and accelerated courses which cannot use the traditional Carnegie classification of seat time. In this webinar we will discuss strategies to comply with this regulation. Dr. Jass will share the plan that has been implemented at Bethel and participants will discuss how this impacts their institutions. Keynote: Lori Jass, Acting Dean and Vice President for the College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School Bethel University Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 12:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. presented by: Please contact CRAL for details: CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning 1900 W 50th St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: 765-677-2344 | Fax: 765-677-2930 Email: jennifer.vermilion@indwes.edu

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CCCU FACULTY OFFERINGS

The CCCU is proud to offer a variety of faculty resources. An initiative under the department of Professional Development & Research at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, the Faculty Institutes provide professional development workshop offerings to faculty members of our member and affiliate campuses. This includes new faculty development, research and faculty publishing workshops. Additionally, through our online resource library, the CCCU provides a diverse assortment of publications, research and opportunities to assist in the advancement of Christ-centered education. This online library is a continually expanding source of peer-produced best practices, informative studies and research on topics pertinent to Christian higher education. All CCCU faculty opportunities exist to further the Council’s mission to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth. Don’t forget to view the list of CCCU networking community available to faculty members: Assessment Communications (faculty) • Degree Completion • Diversity • Faculty Development • Gender Issues • Honors • Leadership Development Institute Alumni • Librarians • Nursing Program Directors • Off-Campus Study • •

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5 Ways to Streamline Campus Events October 5, 2011 | Online target audience

additional information

Alumni Professionals Campus Conference Service Professionals Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Chief Student Development Officers (CSDO) Facilities Managers Faculty

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $25.00

Member $30.00

North American Affiliate

$25.00

North American Affiliate

$30.00

International Affiliate

$25.00

International Affiliate

$30.00

Non-Member $45.00

Non-Member $50.00

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August 30, 2011 September 14, 2011 October 3, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

Main subject topics cover how to: eliminate double-bookings • implement an approval process for events, including rooms and resources • reduce time and error with single system entry • automatically publish an online calendar • leverage a cloud-based solution that is accessible with any internetconnection and requires no software to download

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Location Retention Intelligence Workshop:

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Led By: Jim Avery, Associate Vice President and CIO Union University Kimberly Cupp, Training Coordinator ServiceU

presented by:

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The Enduring Questions Grant Program October 6, 2011 | Online target audience

additional information

Chief Academic Officers (CAO) Chief Student Development Officers (CSDO) Deans and Department Heads All Interested Faculty

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Sept. 14

Registration | After Sept. 14

Member $20.00

Member $25.00

North American Affiliate

$20.00

North American Affiliate

$25.00

International Affiliate

$20.00

International Affiliate

$25.00

Non-Member $30.00

Non-Member $40.00

Registration information Cancellation Policy: Registrants for this event may cancel their registrations for a refund before Sept. 14. After Sept. 14 no refunds will be issued for event cancellations. Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 3:00pm EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event.

important dates Registration Registration Opens Early Registration Deadline Online Registration Deadline

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August 30, 2011 September 14, 2011 October 5, 2011 (11:59 PM EST)

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• An overview of NEH funding programs, including Research, Education, Public Programs, Preservation and Access, Digital Humanities, Challenge Grants, and the Federal-State Partnership • An introduction to the Endowment’s Bridging Cultures initiative • Examples of recently-funded NEH projects • A discussion of the Endowment’s application review process • Grant writing tips

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Location The National Endowment for the Humanities

presented by:

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Free Market Forum October 27-29, 2011 | Atlanta, Georgia target audience

Honors Faculty Interdisciplinary Faculty (Application process required to attend)

additional information

www.cccu.org/professional_ development/faculty_institutes

Registration Registration is fully funded for accepted applicants.

Location

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway 2020 Convention Center Concourse Atlanta, Georgia 30337

Accommodations are fully funded for accepted applicants.

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Faculty from across CCCU institutions are invited to complete applications to participate in the 2011 Free Market Forum, an event that seeks to encourage the study of free enterprise. In an effort to expand the conversation to faculty who teach in disciplines not typically represented, the Council encourages faculty who teach in honors and/or interdisciplinary courses to apply. The enthusiastic response of CCCU faculty members has led to this application process. While the Forum is expanding the number of faculty participants this year, interested faculty should apply immediately to ensure consideration as an attendee. Chosen faculty will attend as guests of the Forum, with all travel expenses, food, and lodging provided. As fully-funded attendees, faculty who receive Free Market Forum invitations are expected to attend all program sessions and participate in earnest.

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Markets, Government, and the Common Good

Pre-Conference | Thursday, October 27 Hosted by President, Dr. Paul Corts, the pre-conference will be a time to review the main program, network with CCCU colleagues and engage in a brief Q&A. Free Market Forum Program | Thursday, October 27-28 The Forum, produced by Hillsdale College, features an outstanding lineup of prominent speakers such as Charles Murray, Daniel Hannan and Michael Tanner. Hillsdale College, in conjunction with the Acton Institute and the CCCU, launched its Center for the Study of Monetary Systems and Free Enterprise. As part of its educational mission, the Center administers two programs to promote understanding and appreciation of free market systems: the Free Market Forum and the Visiting Speakers Program. Post-Conference | Saturday, October 29 University of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr. Ken Elzinga will speak to CCCU faculty. The post-conference will debrief the Forum content and review the application process for the mini-grant initiatives awarded following the conference. Attendees are eligible and encouraged to apply for 10-12 mini-grants to be awarded to CCCU faculty attendees.

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2012 CCCU New Faculty Institute June 5-8, 2012 | Marion, Indiana Hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University target audience

additional information

CCCU faculty of any discipline within the first three years of their appointment

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration | Before Apr. 15

Registration | After Apr. 15

Member $525.00

Member $575.00

North American Affiliate

$575.00

North American Affiliate

$625.00

International Affiliate

$550.00

International Affiliate

$600.00

Non-Member $625.00

Non-Member $675.00

Spouse/Guest $195.00

Spouse/Guest $225.00

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August 30, 2011 April 15, 2012 May 30, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Indiana Wesleyan University 4201 South Washington Street Marion, IN 46953-4974

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the closest airport to the Indiana Wesleyan University.

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Accommodations will be booked through the conference registration.

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conference overview A concern frequently expressed is the challenge the new faculty member faces in balancing the multiple obligations of his/her new appointment. This is especially true for new professors at a Christian university who are expected to know not only their disciplines, but also how to integrate faith into their teaching, manage classroom behavior, nurture the spiritual life, pursue scholarly activities, and be contributing members of the community of faith. This workshop is designed to offer practical insight on these multiple fronts: • New Pedagogies and Technology • Diversity Gender • Faith and Learning • Instructional Design (including syllabus construction, student learning outcome) • Big Picture of Higher Education: Traditional Learning • Grant Writing

The New Faculty Institute is a collaborative effort between the CCCU leadership and the host institution; as such, we work to maximize the opportunities provided at the host campus. We’ll have content-heavy, interactive sessions on campus and also enjoy the opportunities provided dialogue with CCCU faculty.

Lead Facilitator: Darlene Bressler, Vice President and Dean College of Arts and Sciences Indiana Wesleyan University

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Jim Mannoia Senior Fellow Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

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CCCU INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES

In 2010, the CCCU International Task Force was formed comprised of seven international institutions. The launch of the task force took place at the CCCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 International Forum on Christian Higher Education. Led by Senior Fellow Jim Mannoia, the task force focuses on introducing new benefits to CCCU international partners. Two new benefits are the International Affiliates Networking Community and live webinars. The International Affiliates Networking Community facilitates greater partnership between U.S. members and international affiliates and, additionally, provides resources to our international affiliates, many of which are located in places with little history of Christian or liberal arts higher education. In addition, a group of over twenty retired and sitting presidents have volunteered to serve on a Distinguished Volunteer Corps available to international affiliates.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to join the CCCU International Task Force Networking Community.

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Integration of Faith & Learning in the Classroom September 29, 2011 | Online target audience

International Administrators International Faculty

additional information

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration OPENS AUGUST 15, 2011 Member FREE North American Affiliate

FREE

International Affiliate

FREE

overview Starting with consideration of the meaning of “integration of faith & learning,” this webinar will present the concrete classroom strategy of posing “integrative questions” that will help students to begin serious integrative work. An “integrative question” will be defined as a question that cannot be addressed adequately without drawing from both one’s biblical/ theological understanding and knowledge in the academic disciplines. Several examples of integrative questions will be given from a variety of academic disciplines. The goal for each webinar participant will be to prepare him/her to formulate one such integrative question for one course to be taught during the next academic year. Keynote: Harold Heie, Senior Fellow Center for Christian Studies Gordon College Former Chair CCCU Commission on Faith Learning Integration Jim Mannoia, Senior Fellow Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 8:00 AM EST and again at 11:00 PM EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. The event will cancel if there are fewer than 12 registrants 7 days prior to the event date. 70 | 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events

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Christian Liberal Arts NOVEMBER 17, 2011 | Online target audience

International Administrators International Faculty

additional information

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration OPENS SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Member FREE North American Affiliate

FREE

International Affiliate

FREE

overview Many Christian colleges and universities, including international affiliates of the CCCU, were begun in order to produce skilled graduates for national development or for ministry. But in the 21st century, faculty and administrators at many of these now rapidly growing institutions are asking “What makes Christian higher education distinctive?” This webinar will focus on that question. The framework proposed is that of the “liberating arts and sciences” where both curriculum and environment aim to produce twin outcomes; one which is instrumental (practical) and one which is intrinsic (inner character). The goal for the webinar is for each participant to be able to assess whether their own role, the institution as a whole, and even future changes do or do not effectively promote these outcomes.

Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 8:00 AM EST and again at 11:00 PM EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. The event will cancel if there are fewer than 12 registrants 7 days prior to the event date. 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events | 71

Best Administrative Practices January 19, 2012 | Online target audience

International Administrators International Faculty

additional information

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration OPENS DECEMBER 16, 2011 Member FREE North American Affiliate

FREE

International Affiliate

FREE

overview Christian higher education has flourished for many years in all parts of the world. Leaders have accumulated considerable experience in overseeing these strong and growing institutions. While many of the lessons learned are the same as those of administrators in secular colleges and universities, there are some which have particular bearing on the oversight of these Christian academic communities. These might include: “leadership as a servant”: balancing vision and wise planning with genuine faith in God’s leading • valuing diversity of opinion and culture in academic content & community • balancing our roles as “salt, light, and yeast” in the world • defining “excellence,” respecting individual dignity while being good stewards of financial and human resources • soliciting support as gifts to Kingdom ministry. •

Christian college and university administrators around the world wrestle with these and many more which go beyond what secular experts in leadership and administration might understand. So the purpose of this webinar is to hear from two or three successful leaders in Christian higher education how they approached one of these administrative challenges. Subsequent webinars will focus on others. Once the speakers have been confirmed, the specific topics they will address will be posted. The goal for participants will be to identify at least one “takeaway” from each of the speakers during their 10 minute contribution. Online Format This workshop will be presented in a webinar format at 8:00 AM EST and again at 11:00 PM EST. The seminar will be presented in a live online presentation. Attendees will participate in live Q&A. Access information will be given in the registration confirmation and in a reminder email to registered attendees before the start of the event. The event will cancel if there are fewer than 12 registrants 7 days prior to the event date. 72 | 2011/2012 CONFERENCEs & events

Genesis Colloquium June 7-8, 2012 | La Mirada, California Hosted by Biola University target audience

Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) Presidents (PRES) Trustees

additional information

www.cccu.org/conferences

Registration Registration Member $50.00 North American Affiliate

$75.00

International Affiliate

$75.00

Non-Member

$100.00

Spouse/Guest $35.00

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September 15, 2011 June 1, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, California 90639

Group Rate:

$99/night single

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Accommodations: Holiday Inn La Mirada 14299 Firestone Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638 (714) 739-8500

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$99/night double

Cut-off Date:

May 25, 2012

L os Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest major airport to the Biola University. This hotel does provide shuttle service. conference overview The colloquium program will include significant time for prayer – for understanding, discernment, and unity (in our love for one another through our shared commitment to Christ, while accepting the diversity among us). Since this is a closed community program, we are not inviting outside scholars. We will begin by listening to four teams of our own faculty from select institutions as they each present different broad descriptions of how our institutions approach teaching creation in sciences consistent with each theological core. This presenting faculty will remain with the group for dinner and the evening time of testimonials but will depart following the Thursday evening session. Only the institutional teams of presidents, provost/deans, and trustees will be participants in the Friday sessions. Concept/Purpose: Every effort will be made and every precaution taken to ensure that the entire event will be irenic and conversational in tone. The organizers have a deep desire that the Colloquium provide a safe place for CCCU higher education leaders to grapple with how their own institutions teach creation in science particularly (and consistently with Bible, philosophy, literature and other courses). At the same time the Colloquium will enable all participants to understand the integrative way others teach science from different perspectives within their theological framework. Finally, it is vitally important that CCCU institution leaders understand the emerging nature and changing institutional implications of the issue in order to make wise strategic decisions for their institutions. Guiding Question: The question posed for the Colloquium will be: “How do our institutions teach origins of life from a Christ-centered and biblically-integrative perspective?” For individual institutional participants, another way to pose the question is: “What is your institutional framework for teaching science/ origins from your institution’s theological statement/perspective?”

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Alumni professionals

2012 CCCU Alumni Professionals Conference Hosted by Bethel University

target audience

Designed for CCCU alumni directors and direct reports The 2011 Event: Hosted by Eastern University joined in collaborative effort with Lancaster Bible College and Messiah College. The program featured networking opportunities and sessions on: • Overhauling Your Alumni Council • Surveying Alumni Attitudes • Regional Event Strategies • Student-Alumni Programming

AUXILIARY GROUPS

July 2012 | Bethel University, St. Paul, MN

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Library institute

2012 Snezek Library Institute Hosted by Bethel University

July 18-20, 2012 | TBD target audience

Designed for CCCU library directors The 2011 Event: Following primarily a seminar format, the Institute includes a keynote presentation, panel presentations, and group discussions informed by select advance readings. Institute leadership is typically provided by the participants. There are also opportunities for informal conversation and social exchange. Hosted by Palm Beach Atlantic University session topics included: • Effective Data Collection and Analysis • Open Access and Academic Libraries • Provocations About the Library’s Demise

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2011 / 2012 COMMISSION BIOS AIC

Commission for Advancing Intercultural Competencies Andrea Cook | AIC Andrea P. Cook was selected as the seventh president of Warner Pacific College in November 2008. Prior to her appointment, she served as the vice president for institutional advancement at Warner Pacific. Cook has spent her career in higher education beginning at Judson Baptist College in 1977. Between 1983 and 1987, she served as the associate director of financial aid at the University of Oregon. She then began a 15-year span at George Fox University, where she held a number of positions, including vice president for enrollment services. Cook served as the vice president for institutional advancement at Goshen College. Corey MacPherson | AIC Corey MacPherson has been the Director of Spiritual Formation/ Chaplain at his alma mater, Eastern Nazarene College, since January 2008. In July 2010, Corey was appointed to serve on the President’s Cabinet as Vice President for Spiritual Development and Church Relations. Prior to ENC, Corey was the founding pastor of North Shore Church of the Nazarene in Stony Brook, NY where he pastored for eight years. Betty Overton-Adkins | AIC Dr. Betty J. Overton-Adkins is currently the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Spring Arbor University. Dr. Overton-Adkins is responsible for all aspects of the academic program. She also consults for the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Salzburg Seminar as well as colleges and universities in the areas of diversity, faculty development, and assessment.

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Robert Reyes | AIC Dr. Robert Reyes serves as research director for the Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning and professor of sociology at Goshen College. He is a Certified Family Life Educator and Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. At CITL, he organized the Center’s post-doctoral and sabbatical research fellowship programs, as well as, the development of a regional demographic and educational needs/assets study in collaboration with the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Leon Rodrigues | AIC Leon Rodrigues is Bethel University’s first chief diversity officer. Rodrigues was promoted to the new role after three years as associate dean of diversity and community in the College of Arts & Sciences. Rodrigues is a member of the President’s Leadership Team and also chairs the Bethel AntiRacism and Reconciliation Commission. Steven Timmermans | AIC Steven Timmermans is President of Trinity Christian College. In his eighth year there, he has helped the college continue its significant growth in enrollment, increase the diversity of its student body and workforce, and forge critical relationships in surrounding communities. Common themes throughout all of his higher education experiences are community engagement and creating college access for students, and opportunities for participation by neighbors.

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Commission for Chief Academic Officers Claudia Beversluis | CAO Claudia DeVries Beversluis graduated from Calvin College with a degree in clinical psychology. After completing her graduate studies in Chicago, Claudia practiced as a clinical psychologist. She then served as the Director of Congregational Life at a Christian Reformed Church congregation. Her professional academic life began at Calvin College where she was an Associate Professor of Psychology. Since then, Claudia has served as Acting Dean of Instruction and Professor of Psychology at Calvin College, and as an instructor in Pastoral Care at Calvin Theological Seminary. Edward E. Ericson III | CAO Dr. Ericson has served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at John Brown University since 2002. He supervises undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs as well as the library, registrar, athletic, and institutional research functions of the university. Dr. Ericson came to JBU in 1994 as an instructor of history, specializing in diplomatic and military history, and is known for his use of historical simulations as learning tools. He has since served in several roles from Chair of the History/Political Science Department to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Joseph Jones | CAO Joseph Jones serves as Professor of Justice and Community Development and Provost at North Park University. He has served 19 year in Christian Higher Education after completing extensive service in the field of Justice in New York and Virginia. He has also served as a Prison Chaplain and campus staff member for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

David A. King | CAO Dr. David King is the Provost at Eastern University and has served there for 20 years. Prior to his current appointment, he served as Executive Dean of the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies among other administrative posts. In 2001 King was named the recipient of the Diedrich K. Willers Award from the CUPA-HR Eastern Region. He has also served as a director on the World Impact / Frederick Douglass Christian School Local Advisory Board and on the Board of Trustees of Delaware County Christian School. Kina Mallard | CAO Kina Mallard is provost and vice president of academic affairs at Carson-Newman College. She has worked for 25 years in Christian higher education serving as academic dean at Gordon College and communications chair and associate provost at Union University. Mallard has served as Senior Fellow for Faculty Development with the CCCU visiting more than 30 CCCU campuses to assist with faculty development initiatives. Mallard serves on the advisory board for the Department Chair publication and has written numerous articles for chairs, most recently a three-part series for Department Chair titled Joyful Chairing. Elizabeth (Liz) Rudenga | CAO Elizabeth (Liz) Rudenga began her tenure at Trinity Christian College as an adjunct in the education department and has served as provost at Trinity since 2000. At Purdue University Calumet, she completed the masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program and went on to receive her doctorate at Purdue University with research in the area of language and literacy, particularly in assisting students with special needs.

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2011 / 2012 COMMISSION BIOS CEO

Commission for Chief Enrollment Officers Kris Douglas | CEO Kris Douglas has 15 years of experience in Enrollment and is in her third year as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Indiana Wesleyan University. Her current responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment of new students for each of the four primary academic units of IWU. These units are the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Nursing, the College of Adult and Professional Studies and Wesley Seminary at IWU. Eric Fulcomer | CEO Dr. Eric Fulcomer has worked in Christian higher education for more than 17 years and is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Life at Bluffton University (Ohio). He serves as both Bluffton’s senior student affairs officer and chief enrollment officer. He is involved in a number of professional organizations and has served as president of the Ohio Association for Employment in Education and as a board member of the Ohio College Personnel Association. Rich Grimm | CEO Rich Grimm serves as senior vice president for enrollment services at Union University. As such, he oversees the daily operation of undergraduate admissions, student financial planning, academic support (Keystone Program) and Union Station. Mr. Grimm joined the Union University team in August, 2004.

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David Dufault-Hunter, CEO As vice president for enrollment management at Azusa Pacific University, David Dufault-Hunter is responsible for leading the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, student financial services for both undergraduate students and the Center for Adult and Professional Studies, the undergraduate and CAPS registrar, and retention and student engagement. Dufault-Hunter provides cohesive vision, leadership, and strategic direction to undergraduate enrollment management exclusively. He also serves on the APU President’s Council, which is comprised of the university’s president, provost, deans, and administration, and is responsible for overall management of the faculty and staff of the university. Dave Layton | CEO Dave Layton serves as the Associate VP for Enrollment at Geneva College. Dave has been involved in the NACCAP organization, having served as a regional representative, fair coordinator for National Christian College Fairs (northeast region) and currently services as a local college fair coordinator (Pittsburgh) for NCCF. Shawn Leftwich | CEO Shawn is beginning her 23rd year in Admissions, all working at Wheaton College. She began her career as Admissions Counselor responsible for recruiting students of color. She was promoted to become the Associate Director, where she managed all areas of new student recruitment. Since August of 2000, Shawn now serves as Wheaton’s Chief Enrollment Officer (Director of Admission).

2011 / 2012 COMMISSION BIOS ceo Matt Osborne | CEO Matt Osborne currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Spring Arbor University, where he oversees recruitment and financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students at the university’s main campus, regional sites or online. He has worked in Christian higher education for nearly 27 years at three CCCU institutions: Greenville, Judson University and Spring Arbor University. The majority of his career has been spent focused on enrollment, although he was an as assistant dean of students for three years. Rose-Mary Smith | CEO Rose-Mary Smith began her career at Northwest in 1993 as an enrollment counselor. She continued her work in the field of admissions eventually becoming the assistant vice president for enrollment in May 2006. Her undergraduate and graduate education work were done at Carlton University and Northwest University. Quentin Van Essen, CEO Quentin Van Essen has served at Dordt College for 31 years; 10 years as the Director of Career Planning and Placement and 21 years as the Executive Director of Admissions. In his first 13 years at Dordt College Quentin also served as the Head Men’s soccer coach and assistant track coach. Quentin and his wife have been married for 41 years. They have three married sons with 8 grandchildren. All three sons and daughter in laws either attended or graduated from Dordt College. Previously Quentin served as the Board Chair for his local Christian High School for eight years, seven years on the Board of Directors for NACCAP as well as church and community leadership positions. Hobbies include golfing, camping and travel.

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Commission for Chief Financial Officers Duane Kilty | CFO Duane L. Kilty, PhD is Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer at Indiana Wesleyan University. Included in his responsibilities are management of IWU’s $190 million annual budget and oversight of accounting, investment management, human resources, risk management and compliance and legal issues. Kilty has more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in fiscal management, strategic planning, personnel management and administrative operations in Christian higher education, including multiple campus settings and turnaround initiatives. Dee Mooney | CFO Dee Mooney has over 20 years experience in financial management in Christian higher education. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has corporate and professional accounting experience. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dee has served on the Small Institutions Council and the Annual Meeting Planning Committee for NACUBO, the Chief Financial Officers Commission for the CCCU and the Board of Directors of ABACC. Randy L. Smith | CFO Randy L. Smith is executive vice president for business and administrative services at Oklahoma Baptist University. He serves as the institution’s chief financial officer, overseeing an annual budget of more than $43.3 million. He supervises campus services, the business office/controller’s office, athletics, university police, information systems and services, and facilities management.

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Jerry White | CFO Jerry White is the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Spring Arbor University. He oversees Accounting and Finance, Physical Plant, Human Resources, and Food and Nutrition. Prior to joining Spring Arbor University, Jerry was the Controller at Huntington University. He also received his CPA from the state of Indiana. He has served on several committees including IACUBO (Past President) and the Host Committee (facilities coordinator) for the 2008 CACUBO Annual Conference.

R. Mark Dillon | CIAO R. Mark Dillon is the Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations for Wheaton College. He oversees fundraising, public relations, alumni relations, and publications activities for the College. Prior to coming to Wheaton in November of 1994, Dr. Dillon served as Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Trinity College in Deerfield, Illinois. He has written numerous articles on development and fundraising for professional journals.

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Troy Duble, CIAO Troy Duble is vice president for advancement at Covenant College. Prior to his appointment as vice president in 2005, Troy served as Covenant’s director of development. Troy received a B.A. in business administration from Covenant College and has served on the boards of Presbyterian Youth in America, Pearl Ministries and Bible in the Schools. He is currently on the board of the West Brow Fire and Rescue. He is an independent consulting associate for Canaan Group, Inc., and is an elder at Rock Creek Fellowship. Troy and his wife, Sarah, have five children: Kyra, Cade, Tess and Drew on earth and Noah in heaven.

Bill Bigham | CIAO Bill Bigham began his service with Cedarville University as the Vice President for Advancement in July 2008. Before serving at Cedarville, Bill provided leadership at Roberts Wesleyan College/Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY, first as the director of donor relations and later as the advancement vice president. In 2005, the Rochester Business Journal named Bill one of its Top 40 Under 40. John R. Boal, CIAO John R. Boal has served as the chief advancement officer at Grace College and Seminary since 1999. As CAO for the school, he is responsible for all campus fund-raising, alumni relations, and capital campaigns. An alumnus of the college, he majored in both business administration and business education. Boal also holds a master’s of divinity degree from The Master’s Seminary, CA. Boal graduated in May with a doctor of science degree in information systems and communications from Robert Morris University, PA. He resides in Winona Lake, Indiana, with wife Lyn and their two children, Hannah and Jesse.

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Louise Furrow | CIAO Louise Furrow has been the Executive Director of University Advancement for Azusa Pacific University since January 2007. She began working at APU in 1999, responsible for Foundation and Corporate Relations, and gradually took on additional responsibilities including Estate Planning, Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Events, Prospect Management and Research, Data Management, and Gift Processing. Highlights of the past four years include implementing Raiser’s Edge, which resulted in being able to move the operations to a data-driven by model.

2011 / 2012 COMMISSION BIOS CIAO Bennie Harris | CIAO Bennie L. Harris is vice president for development and alumni relations at Lipscomb University. Additionally, he manages his consulting business, BLH Associates, where he offers professional facilitation, fundraising, and capacity building consultation. He has held development leadership positions at DePaul University, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Washington State University. Harris has worked with a number of organizations in facilitating conversations and plans around healthcare and health equity. Jim Krall | CIAO Jim Krall is the Vice President for University Advancement at John Brown University. He has served in this role for nine years. Former positions include Director of Planned Giving, Dean of Students at King College in Bristol, TN and Director of Residence Life and Resident Director at Northwestern College in IA. Jim is currently leading a $110 million Capital Campaign.

Commission for Campus Ministry Directors Greg Carmer | CMD Greg Carmer currently serves as the Dean of the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel at Gordon College, a position he has held since 2002. He also directs the Christian Vocation Institute, a collection of programs, including the Elijah Project, which help students explore the theological underpinnings and practical out-workings of vocation. Prior to assuming the responsibilities of Dean, he served as the Director of Service-Learning and Missions.

CMD Terry McGonigal | CMD Terry McGonigal has been the dean of spiritual life at Whitworth University for the past 15 years. He serves on the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabinet, carries on an active preaching and teaching ministry and is involved in the daily pastoral support of the campus community. He has served as the co-director of the Intercultural Relations Committee, to foster an atmosphere of respect for the dignity of every member of the Whitworth community. He is currently writing a manuscript on that subject entitled, If We Only Knew What Would Bring Peace: A Practical Introduction to Shalom Theology. Dan Huber | CMD Dan Huber took on the position of Campus Pastor at Corban University a year ago after working as a Youth Pastor for 10 years and serving as a Resident Director for three years. His role allows him to oversee all aspects of the chapel program where he regularly preaches. He also teaches several classes and provides oversight to the Spring Break missions trips. Huber strives to provide a place where each member of the Corban community can truly be themselves--to not feel the need to pretend to be someone that they are not--and, wherever they are on their journey, to find themselves unjudged.

Commission on Technology Judy J. Dehle | COT Manager of Instructional Technology and Media Services and Senior Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Computer Science at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA.

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William H. Doyle | COT Bill Doyle is the Vice President for IT Services at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, and serves on the president’s executive leadership team. He is responsible for computing and telecommunications services for students, employees, and friends of the university. He joined the university team in 1981, serving as professor of mathematics and director of academic computing until the formation of IT Services in 2001. Clark D. Hoopes | COT Clark D. Hoopes has served as Director of Information Technologies at Malone University since 1996. He graduated from Malone in 1975. John C. Jones | COT John C. Jones currently serves as the Vice president for Information Technology / CIO at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he has served in this position since September 2005. Mr. Jones has served Indiana Wesleyan University in various capacities for over 18 years. He is also active in higher educational technology associations within the State of Indiana, having served on various committees with Independent Colleges of Indiana and Indiana Higher Educational Telecommunication System. John Rodkey, COT John Rodkey’s work at Westmont College in Information Technology spans back to when there was only one computer for the Academic division of the college. Downloading Linux within 7 months of its initial release and actively using it to leverage the college’s resources, he is an advocate of the use of open source software - but always the right tool for the job. In Rodkey’s spare time, he enjoys singing with the Santa Barbara Choral Society, and is passionate about

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recreational flying, to the extent that he not only owns a vintage airplane, but spent 5 years rebuilding it in his garage, and has since flown it many miles. Greg Smith | COT Greg Smith is the Chief Greg Smith is the Chief Information Officer at George Fox University with responsibility for administrative and central computing services, networking telecommunications, user services, classroom/multimedia support, institutional research, hybrid learning and event services. He came to the Northwest in 2004 from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, where he served as the Director of IT for eight years. Prior to the IT career in Academia, he was a Systems Consultant with Hewlett-Packard. Scott Tracy | COT Scott Tracy has been the senior technology leader at CBU since January 2001 with over 25 years experience in the implementation, management, and consulting of technology within both the private and public sectors. He earned his B.S. from CBC (CBU) and his M.S. from Golden Gate University. He is married with two daughters and resides in Riverside, CA.

Commission for Public Relations Officers Gary Cantwell | CPRO Gary P. Cantwell is Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Trinity International University. He oversees all university publications, advertising, marketing, public relations, internal communications, and the Trinity website. He also consults with the other departments on effective communications and marketing strategies. Cantwell graduated with a BFA in Communications from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, and has a broad background in ministry and business.

2011 / 2012 COMMISSION BIOS cpro Ron Frost | CPRO Ron Frost, Vice President for Communications at Oklahoma Christian University, has more than 30 years of senior-level communications management experience with Fortune 50 companies, government and higher education. He has won more than 50 national, regional and local awards for writing, editing and photography. While serving as a U.S. Army Public Information Officer in Washington, D.C., during the Vietnam War, he assisted with media relations for the military’s participation in President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s funeral, Robert Kennedy’s funeral, President Richard Nixon’s Inaugural Parade and Medal of Honor ceremonies at the White House. Irene Neller | CPRO Irene Neller serves Biola University as the Vice President for University Communications and Marketing. She directs, plans and implements comprehensive university plans, and manages the university’s brand and that of its seven schools. Irene has been recognized with various awards by industry groups and higher education agencies, such as Admissions Marketing Report, CASE, President’s Awards for Excellence and Exceptional Performance and the Public Relations Society of America. Irene spends her personal time volunteering with various non-profit organizations, and mentoring young women. Tracy Norlen | CPRO Since 1992, Tracy Norlen has been the news and media relations manager for Seattle Pacific University. She serves on the leadership team for the Office of University Communications. In addition to working with the media, she writes and publishes news on the SPU home page, edits and produces an online, weekly newsletter for faculty and staff, coordinates various photography and video assignments, and tries to keep up with social media. She also serves on the university’s sustainability and wellness committees.

cpro Janet Ragland | CPRO Janet Ragland is the Director of University Relations at LeTourneau University in Longview, TX, where students learn to claim every workplace in every nation for Christ. At LETU, she serves as media liaison and as editor of the university’s NOW news magazineHer writing has won awards from the Texas Press Association, the Dallas Press Club and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. Rick Sweeney, CPRO Rick Sweeney, who served as the first director of communications at Gordon College, returned to the College in November 2010 as the new vice president for marketing and strategic communications. His primary role includes overseeing college-wide integrated brand marketing strategies for Gordon’s nationally recognized student programs, academic disciplines and institutional distinctions. Sweeney has led branding and strategic marketing initiatives in print, media and online; his video projects at Cornell earned a gold Davey Award in 2007 and a Telly Award in 2004. Sweeney holds a B.A. in English from Gordon and an M.S. in mass communication from Boston University. Joyce A. Wood | CPRO Joyce A. Wood has served as the Associate Vice President for University Relations and Marketing at Taylor University since 2001. Her role involves responsibility for oversight of print and Web communications for the University, media relations, community relations, conference services and special event planning. Prior to that appointment, she was Director of Conferences and Special Events and served in various other capacities at Taylor University since 1979.

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Commission for Chief Student Development Officers Bettie Ann Brigham | CSDO Bettie Ann Brigham, Vice President for Student Development at Eastern University, is in her seventh year as VP at Eastern and in her 35th year of work in just about every aspect of Student Affairs. Her research interests are in first generation college student success (her dissertation topic) and the growth and development of students of all ages. Ginny Carpenter | CSDO Ginny Carpenter serves as the Vice President for Student Development at Trinity Christian College. Though her professional career began as a teacher for hearing impaired children, the opportunity to join the residence life staff at Trinity Christian College in 1984 has had a long-term outcome. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had the privilege of teaching for several summers in Geneva Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters in Higher Education program, and has also been a member of the Association for Christians in Student Development for many years and in the past has served as a facilitator for the new professionals retreat. Jane Higa | CSDO As Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, Jane Hideko Higa oversees all of the Student Life programs and personnel at Westmont College. She has held several leadership roles in the student development profession, including VP and President Elect for the Association of Christians in Student Development (ACSD). She has either chaired or served as a member of various audits and program reviews in Christian colleges across the nation. She has also served as a member of an accreditation site visit under the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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Carl A. Ruby | CSDO Carl Ruby has been working in student life for over 20 years and currently serves as Vice President for Student Life at Cedarville University. Ruby holds membership in the Association for Christians in Student Development and has been published in The Leadership Journal, the Journal of Student Affairs Administration, Research and Practice and The NASPA Journal. Edee Schulze | CSDO Edee Schulze serves as Vice President for Student Life at Bethel University (MN) where she leads of team of professionals to create environments that foster and promote holistic development in students. Her research interests include gender dynamics for female students and spiritual formation in co-curricular programs. Edee also works with a ministry in Latin America (Casa Viva) that equips local church families to provide hope and homes for children who are separated from their biological families. Scott Strawn | CSDO Scott W. Strawn was appointed the Vice President for Student Development at Southern Nazarene University in 2008. Scott previously held roles in student affairs at Santa Clara University, Seattle Pacific University, The University of Kansas, and Sterling College. Scott is a graduate of Anderson University (IN) and holds a Masters degree from Ball State University and a doctorate in Higher Education from The University of Kansas.

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Commission for Financial Aid administrators Karen Belling | FAA Karen Belling is the Director of Financial Aid at Wheaton College. She has over 12 years of financial aid experience, having secured the position of Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Wheaton College in 1998. She is active in the Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and presently serves as an elected member of their Executive Board. Karen has an M.B.A. from Northern Illinois University, and a B.A. in Business and Economics from Wheaton College. Prior to returning to work at her alma mater, she worked for 11 years in the financial markets in Chicago. Ed Kerestly | FAA Ed Kerestly has served in various roles at CCCU institutions over the past twenty-five years. He is currently the Director of Student Financial Services at Abilene Christian University (TX). He has also led the financial aid offices at Calvin College (MI) and Cornerstone University (MI) as well as worked in the areas of admissions and student life at Greenville College (IL). He attended Greenville College graduating with a bachelor of education and earned a masters in education administration degree from Eastern Illinois University. When Ed is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, serving in his church and watching sports he loves, like soccer and basketball. Greg Gearhart | FAA Greg Gearhart is the Director of Financial Aid at Messiah College, where he has worked for over 25 years. Greg received his B.A. in political science from Albright College and a master of public administration degree from the Pennsylvania State University. Greg has served in various roles with several professional organizations, chairing several committees of the Pennsylvania Association of

Student Financial Aid Administrators over the years, and most recently serving as its President. Greg also served as the Pennsylvania representative on the board of the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. He lives in PA with his wife Tammi. They have a son and daughter. Marilae Latham | FAA Marilae has been working in financial aid for over 25 years and currently serves as the Director of Financial Aid at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. She has previously worked as the Director of Financial Aid at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Pam Macias | FAA Pam Macias has been the Director of Financial Aid at Point Loma Nazarene University since 2006. She is a member of PLNU’s Diversity Council, the NCAA Compliance Committee, and active in the Gallup “Strengths Quest” program on campus. Her love for the mission and purpose of the university is what drew her to her current position. All three of her adult children graduated from PLNU prior to her joining the staff. She and her husband, Rudy have also served in various youth ministry positions at their local church. Jeff Olson | FAA Jeff Olson currently serves as director of financial aid at Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minn. He has 20 years of experience working in admissions and financial aid. Olson has collaborated with Dan Nelson (vice president of admissions, financial aid and retention at Bethel University) for ten years on the Financial Aid Survey of CCCU Institutions.

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