The Growing Edge Magazine | Spring 2016

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF CRANDALL UNIVERSITY // Spring/Summer 2016 // Volume 28 Edition 1 // crandallu.ca

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GROWING EDGE

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CELEBRATING

GRADUATES

Our 2015-2016 year was a success, seeing over 180 graduates cross the Crandall stage, welcoming a new VPAA, travelling North America for worship, celebrating the inaugural Master of Organizational Management class, and so much more.

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contents The Growing Edge Magazine

spring/summer 2016

Editor

Jenna Cann, Marketing & Communications Manager Email: jenna.cann@crandallu.ca Assistant Editor Gilda Ryder ‘83, Director of Development & Alumni Relations Email: gilda.ryder@crandallu.ca Layout & Design Jenna Cann

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Cover Photo Crandall Graduates Changes of address should be sent to: Diane Tait ‘11, Development Associate Crandall University Box 6004, Moncton, NB E1C 9L7 Tel: (506) 863-6459 1-888-968-6228 Fax: (506) 863-6460 Email: diane.tait@crandallu.ca

What’s New

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From Advancement

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Convocation Highlights

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The Growing Edge is the magazine of Crandall University. Its purpose is to inform alumni, donors, and friends about the University and to keep them in touch with the life of Crandall, its family and friends.

Alumni letters, unsolicited manuscripts, art and photos are welcome for possible inclusion. Items for “Alumni News” should be identified by graduation class. Free subscriptions to The Growing Edge Magazine are available upon request.

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New VPAA - Jon Ohlhauser

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Crandall On Tour

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Alumni News

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Master of Education

22 Adult Professional Studies Division 26 Chargers Athletics 28 DAA Recipients

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(L-R): Mrs. Penny Fawcett and Dr. Bruce Fawcett

By Bruce Fawcett, Ph.D. ‘88

from here to serve as a Vice President at Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto, and later as President of Prairie College in Alberta. We are very pleased to have Jon on our campus again, benefiting from his experience and knowledge of Christian higher education in Canada.

On behalf of our Board of Governors, I want to express our appreciation to the Atlantic Baptist Foundation for its contribution toward an overhaul and freshening up of our Colburne House residence. Their gift of $200,000 will result not only in a new roof and new bedding, but also new furniture in common areas and many other practical improvements. This gift, together with strong giving to our Crandall 3.0 campaign and our Annual Fund, resulted in a balanced budget and much achieved in the lives of our students.

We are delighted to maintain a steady schedule of visits to church youth groups, Sunday services, and other special events. If you would like to have one of our staff visit your church and update your congregation on Crandall University’s ministry, please contact Jolene MacDonald in the President’s office at jolene.macdonald@crandallu.ca.

Thank you for your investment and interest in Crandall University. This has been a great year and I am again delighted at all that God has done in and through the lives of our students and community.

As our Crandall 3.0 fund reaches the end of its life, we are very pleased to report greater growth in our chapel ministry as illustrated through an increase of over 22% in attendance over the past three years, a sharpening in our athletics program exhibited through increased involvement in post-season play, strength in our newly launched undergraduate and graduate programs, and 30 new scholarships (120 total over four years) that are awarded each fall to deserving incoming traditional students. Thank you to each of you who have supported these new initiatives. The Crandall 3.0 program has resulted in a 9.7% student enrollment increase this year alone and a retention rate from first year to second year that has improved by more than 14%.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jon Ohlhauser as our new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Jon, who arrived in January, taught at Crandall in the 1990s in the field of Communications and went

As some of you have heard, I have a surgery coming up that will require me to take some time away from the university and will result in the removal of a benign, growth in my head. Now, in our family we have a statement that says “benign is fine” – the growth is not cancerous but it does need to be removed. This is not a life or death situation. I have great confidence in my surgeon and I fully intend to be back stronger than ever in the fall. I want to reiterate my sincere thanks to all of you – students, supporters, faculty, and staff alike – for creating such a supportive, kind, and loving environment for all. It is truly special to be able to freely come together in prayer, support, love, and kindness in all circumstances. Thank you for caring for me, our family, and for the Crandall community.

I am delighted at what God is doing through His ministry at Crandall University. God is working in lives that is only possible because of your partnership and investment in our students. It is my prayer that God will grant you a great summer and many joyful opportunities to serve Him. 3

What’s News MINORS NOW OFFERED

Crandall University is excited to now offer minors starting this Fall, 2016. The minors will be offered in the following programs: History

Religious Studies Psychology English Sociology

Communication Studies

Business Administration Biology Worship

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY CUBA SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP

Our Crandall-Acadia Bachelor of Theology Partnership team took off for Cuba on May 6, 2016, on a short term mission trip!

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH We are thrilled to have launched our new crandallu.ca website!

NEW COLBURNE HOUSE ROOF Preparations for this Fall have begun!

A new roof for Colburne House is in the works!

NEW WORKOUT ROOM

Students and athletes will have a new and improved workout space and equipment come Fall 2016.

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Advancement Office

A tale that is told

By Dr. Robert Knowles // Vice-President for Advancement I find I’m at a new stage of life where everything seems to trigger a story. … I really hope I don’t presume upon people’s time too much by telling these tales, but I guess I’ve reached that stage of life where one idea prompts another thought. I suppose it’s biblical. After all, the Psalmist said we spend our years as a “tale that is told.” Our lives tell a story of our choices, our values, and our priorities.

As I look at a busy cafeteria in Murray Hall, or the Commons in Stultz Hall bustling with conversation, or Rawlyk Library filled with serious students intent on acquiring more knowledge, I am reminded that every life tells a story. While we are all broken, some have experienced a lot of hurt in their young lives. Stories of maturity and growth are part of each student experience. Academic and athletic success stories abound. At this stage of students’ stories, I am mindful that there are many “commas” not “periods.” In other words, God is still working in their lives and that is true throughout life.

There is a setting to this Crandall story, found in large part within our walls but not limited to them. It is a setting of transformation where the environment that we are striving for is positive, encouraging, Spirit led, and Christ honoring. Every story that is being written has its challenges and obstacles, but many victories are experienced for those who persevere. “Barnabas types” among our faculty and staff call the students forth to achieve more than they (in some cases) thought possible.

It is because of this setting and the bigger story that so many people rally around Crandall University. Our mission is not just to give a quality educational experience. That is a high priority, but the ultimate goal is about heart shaping, otherwise known as an “inside out change”. We share many things in common with other fine Universities, but this sets us apart from so many. We hope that our students will at the very least explore the Christian values upon which this University was founded. Our ultimate hope is that they would embrace them and in turn be world changers.

That is the kind of story I can get excited about. That’s why my wife, Crystal, and I are prayerful financial supporters of Crandall University. We see our gifts contributing to something bigger than books and buildings. We believe in what the mission of Crandall is accomplishing in our children’s lives and many others. Will you join us and hundreds of others in praying for this mission to be accomplished life by life? I invite you to make an investment of your resources in helping us accomplish our mission. Your sacrificial gift makes a difference. It ensures that the story goes on from one generation to another.

Dr. Robert Knowles (’89) is Vice President of Advancement at Crandall. He and his wife Crystal (’92, ’16), are proud parents of two current and two future Chargers.

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Current Student Q. HOW DO YOU LIKE CRANDALL? I find Crandall to be very open and welcoming.

The faculty are available and accommodating, and the atmosphere is a positive one. In the larger classrooms, I received a personal screen in order to see the lecture more clearly. The campus is also well laid out, as getting from class to class has been no problem.

Q. HOW DOES NISSA HELP?

Nissa came to me in grade eight, when she was 1.5 years old. She was trained for the first year and a half of her life to work in public places and to be able to help me with my day-to-day activities. She helps pick things up, open and close doors, barks for help, and is a great companion.

BRYCE COLE Dog: Nissa (9 year old black lab) Studying: Business Graduating 2018

Bryce is a third year Crandall student who is studying Business Administration, with the focus on Management and Marketing. He is a 21 year old from Riverview, NB, who was born with cerebral palsy. Bryce loves sports, friends, and hanging out with family. He has an identical twin brother, one sister, and his 9 year old black lab, Nissa. Nissa attends all classes and chapel with Bryce, and has become a wonderful addition to the Crandall family. Bryce is a huge sports fan; he loves hockey and football the most. The Toronto Maple Leafs and New England Patriots are his teams.

Bryce has an educational assistant who helps him with some of the physical challenges in class, such as taking notes and scribing for tests, so Bryce can be fully immersed in class.

Q. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CRANDALL? I chose Crandall because I wanted to stay local but also because I heard about Crandall’s great business program. I liked the idea of attending a smaller school for its accommodations and personalized aspect.

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Q. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AFTER GRADUATION? I would like to work in a managerial position, where I work and manage people. I really enjoy interacting in a team environment, and the thought of leading people to help grow a profitable business excites me.

Q. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE STUDENTS THINKING ABOUT COMING TO CRANDALL? My main advice to students is to take your time in making the decision and to make the decision for you. Think hard on where you see yourself in the future, and once that decision is made, jump in full force. I am so happy I did - I took my time, did my research and found an excellent program that best suited my future goals.

Current Student/Alumni Emily: I had always wanted to go to Africa for missions so when I heard all of Laura’s stories, we started dreaming up this 4 month trip. All in all, it was about a year of planning and figuring out logistics.

Q. WHAT DID YOU DO IN AFRICA? Laura: Our first 2 months were in Liwonde, Malawi.

We worked at Liwonde New Hope Community School, a private Christian primary school. In Uganda, we worked with Baby Watoto where we cared for abandoned babies, from newborn to 2 years old. In Kenya, we taught at a bible college and it was quite the experience. All in all, it was amazing to see God’s work in these countries and be a part of it. As they say in Swahili, “Bwana Asifiwe!” (“Praise the Lord!”)

LAURA & EMILY KELLY Laura: Graduated May 2012, B.A., E.D. Emily: Current student, graduating May 2017, B.A. Mission: Malawi, Uganda, Kenya

Laura and Emily are sisters who have hearts for the mission field.

When the idea came up to travel Africa for four months, they knew they had to explore the idea and make it a reality.

Q. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING A SHORT TERM MISION TRIP? Laura: A wise friend of mine gave me this advice, “Laura, live in the moments God is giving you every day. Accept this time as a beautifully complex gift - a hard gift - but rich in so many ways.” So, if you have the opportunity, do it because it’ll be the most amazing (and hardest) experience of your life!

Emily: My advice for students is that stepping out of your comfort zone is hard but so worth it! I wouldn’t have learned, experienced, and seen so many things that will forever change me and my viewpoint on people and life otherwise. Amongst the confusion, fear, drought, famine, pain, death, I saw God’s presence in Malawi.

Despite their circumstances, the people of Malawi were always proclaiming that “our God is the God of Africa too and He has not forgotten us. God is good”.

Q. WHY DID YOU GO TO CRANDALL? Emily: I chose Crandall because they’re known for having a great Education program and that’s what I want to do. I’ll be finishing my last year of my Psychology Degree in September, with the hope of going into Education.

Q. HOW HAS CRANDALL PREPARED YOU FOR THE MISSION FIELD? Laura: It opened my mind to possibilities of missions. It was during my university days that I went to Urbana (a large mission conference in the USA) and that’s when the Lord placed missions on my heart. It was also when I started realizing I may want to use my Education degree in a ministry setting rather than a public school setting. So, if I hadn’t been at Crandall, these opportunities and realizations may not have been so.

Q. WHY AFRICA? Laura: I went to Uganda in 2014 and absolutely fell in love with the people and country. I felt a sense of peace and knew I’d be coming back in the near future.

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CLASS OF ‘16 Master of Education

Cheryl Marie Aylward Sarah Elizabeth Badger Sharon Barkley Robert Edward Belyea Sharon Elizabeth Bordage Sarah Leanne Canney Katrina Marie Clair Melissa Marie Dedam Tara Leanne Dillon Karen Lynn Dorken Kathryn Ann Fahey Valerie Dawn Hannon Susan Alleyne Holden Shawna Anne Hopkins Jennifer Jarvis Robert William Jeffrey Lana M. Keirstead Ashley Elizabeth Kelly Danielle LeBlanc Brandi Ann Lennox Jillian J. Little Aimée Michelle Lockie Rosheen Patricia Jean McAlevey Sonia Marie McKenzie Christopher Stefan Mersereau Ruth P. Murray Jennifer Ann Nicholson Kim Plume-Marr Krystal Donna Lynn Prendergast Jennifer Amy Proulx Kelly Marie Roth Tanya R. Seely Amanda Shortall

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Erica Samantha Sollows Christine Amy Steeves Melissa Mae Steeves Julie Louise Stewart Kimberley Ann Taylor Sharon Marie Toner Julie Annemarie Vale Leslie Dianne Vallée Jane Francesca Wilson

Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education Matthew Robichaud Christine Amy Steeves Cathy L. Steeves-Weber

Advanced Certificate in Resource Education Marcia Anne Bessette Dorothy Bernadine Duplessis Dawn Marie Glendenning Shawna Anne Hopkins Hali Elizabeth Richardson

Bachelor of Education

Amanda Natalie Auffrey Christine Ginette Bourque Grant Jordan Carson Sarah Ann Margaret Clark Kathleen Heather Bernice Crant Heather Nicole B. Creamer Abby Line Doucette Meagan Elizabeth Elderkin Whitney Margaret Lynn Jardine

Ashley Kathleen Jorgensen Suyun Kang Nichole Amanda Grace Lively Tracy Karen Lynds Amy Rae MacLaren Madison Anne Marchand Kaitlin Mary Victoria McGraw Lori Anne McKnight Joelle Marie Morehouse Rachel Louise Nicholson Jennie May Iris Niles Shelby S.E. Phippen Megan Violet Eileen Redpath Taylor Lynn Roberts Cara Breanne Rossiter Emily Danielle Steeves Chelsea Erin Lee Terris Brittany Dawne Tremblett Kimberlly Walters Sharilyn Grace West Samantha M. Whidden

Bachelor of Technical Education Robert John Crousse Ricky Laboissonnière Brock Evert Leaman Joseph Sullivan

Master of Organizational Management H. Blaine Anthony Michael Paul Bass Alexandre P. Boucher Thomas A. Buchanan

Pamela Gail Carlin Gisele M. Dominique Hope Sheri Dryden Linda Hisey Melissa Keays Crystal Ann Knowles E. Murlana MacDonald Terrence Joseph Malley Cecret Marshall Daniel William Martin Angela Mitton Cory James Pritchett Paula Seicaru Jillian Elizabeth Somers

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Abigail Elizabeth Brownlee Rilind Dragoshi Makayla Elizabeth Fancy

Bachelor of Arts

Keith Alward Krista Michelle Belliveau Paul Vincent Branscombe Ashley Joy Britton Megan Alexandria Burgess Troy James Butler Susan Clarke-Tizzard Robyn Ashley Conrad Noah William Corner Nicholas C.J. Devine Jennifer Anna Marie Doiron Marie Doyle Lauren Christine Everett Peter Daniel Paul Fawcett Krista Dawn Flower Victoria Elizabeth Garner Philip Robert William Gray Amanda Joan Harding Melissa D. Hicks Nathaniel Stephen Hudson Rebekah Elizabeth James Kelly Lynn Keiver

Jessica Erin Kieley Jane Kindred Patrick Legacy Nichole Amanda Grace Lively Lianne Ruth MacKinnon Aylish Marie Marchand Philip Andrew McAllister Jason Scott McCoombs Kaitlin Mary Victoria McGraw Heather Kyleen McKinley Heidi Mollins Samuel Cornelin Nan Kathryn Donna Lynn O’Brien Alexandra Ouellette Zachariah Andrew Paget David Francis Parker Jennifer Magdalena Ramsay Megan Violet Eileen Redpath Kelly-Dawn Richardson Larissa May Rose Angela F. Saulnier Caleb David Settle Amelia Norma Mary Smith Hannah Lynn Steeves Taylor Stever Danielle Patricia Talbot Brittany Dawne Tremblett Luc Charles Vautour BJ Wagner Todd David Walsh Jarrett Oscar Weston Tyler Lawson Whidden Zachary David Williams Deborah Orphilia Wynter

Bachelor of Business Administration

James Michael Albinet Jeff Evan Bandy Sydney Hannah Constantine Michael Ray Crossman Shane William Dodman Michael George Fougere

Riley Foster Keith Justin Benoit Gerard Lirette Katelyn Nicole MacPherson Neil John Murphy Brittany Megan O’Toole Thomas George Pouravelis Senteria Yvette Renwicks Katherine Emily Vincent Jinhee Yoo Riley James Zacharias

Bachelor of Science

Fredrick Edem Agbozo Maeghan Marie Allen Caleb Jordan Hicks Megan Ashley-Jean Homan Jordan Michael McQuinn Christina Margaret Munro Brock Alexander Raynard Angela Dale Marie Richard Graham Michael Robertson

Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language Nichole Amanda Grace Lively

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language Maha Mohamed Tantawy Samantha M. Whidden Tyler Lawson Whidden

Youth Leadership Certificate Maeghan Marie Allen Paul Vincent Branscombe Krista Dawn Flower Philip Robert William Gray Zachariah Andrew Paget Megan Violet Eileen Redpath Hannah Lynn Steeves

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Excerpts from the Class Speakers Suyun Kang‘16, B.Ed. Well, we did it! We did it! We did it! We all accomplished another major milestone in our lives.

These have been rewarding and challenging years for all who have been completing the Education program at Crandall University.

For most of the Education grads, graduating as a teacher will mean starting a career that we have been working towards for many years. For me, it has another meaning that I have successfully integrated into Canada with confidence not only as an Asian immigrant but also as a proud Canadian teacher.

I was a well-known English teacher in South Korea for ten years. When I came to Moncton, however, I realized that almost everyone in Moncton could speak English much better than I could, which meant that I had to find a new career. I tried different jobs to support my family. Nothing could pump up my heart so I made a huge decision to join the Education program at Crandall University. As a middle-aged mom, however, I did not believe that I could become a teacher because I had forgotten that dreams come true only if I believed I could do it. In addition, there were so many moments when I was tempted to give up my education with great excuses such as “I am a mom of two handful boys,” but thanks to the people at Crandall University now I can be called Mrs. Kang as a teacher. Whenever I listen to the song O Canada at school, which means the beginning of a day for teachers and which also makes my heart beat so loudly, I am assured that my decision was right. I have become a qualified teacher without being discouraged by adversity.

Thanks to our friends Through our time at Crandall University we have made lifelong friends with people who have supported and inspired us to grow and to succeed.

Many of whom will continue to be an important part of our lives for years to come. I would personally like to thank the amazing friends that I have made throughout my journey. It has been a pleasure to study with so many passionate people who have heart to cry and to stand up for children. Hopefully the summer holidays will provide each of us with the time to reflect upon these meaningful memories and the valuable skills and assets that we have collected at Crandall University that we will all need to succeed in our first year as qualified teachers. Please remember that we are always available to support each other no matter what, where, or when.

Thanks to our wonderful professors You have shown us what great teaching is. You will be remembered in our hearts whenever we are confused or feel lost. Thank you for your sense of humour, your creativity, your high standards, your teaching 10

experiences, and for your grace when we needed it. Thank you for being warm demanders and for showing us that being an educator isn’t just a job – it’s a gift. To be honest with you, I sometimes doubted when you emphasized that Crandall was one of the most respected teacher preparation programs in Eastern Canada - not only in our district but also other places in the world. Now I have worked in many different schools and have seen the outstanding teachers who have graduated from Crandall, and I have heard their reputation, which is even better than you have mentioned. Thanks to you, we have felt Crandall as home; moreover, we will meet other Crandall graduates as family in our futures.

Thanks to our so special dedicated staff Some of you probably remembered me as a wandering student who often asked some obvious questions which others would know the answers to as common sense. At Crandall, not even one person made me feel embarrassed or ignored. I was the only one heading home saying that I shouldn’t have asked or acted that weird way. You were always there for us and offered kind help saying, “No worries, we can help.” Your kind offers made our school lives a lot easier and relieved. Thanks to you, we can do it!

Our futures may not be as bright as we wish when we become teachers, but I strongly believe that our hearts will be fulfilled with love. Therefore, I would like to wish each person in this room good luck for the year ahead and to remind you all that, despite the challenges we will all face, we haven’t made it this far by fluke. We have each earned our place in the teaching world. Again, thanks to all the friends, professors, and staff; my world has been changed because you. We as teachers, therefore, may not be able to change the whole world, but we can definitely change the world of our students.

Congratulations on hitting this significant milestone, and be brave in the teaching profession! Thank you.

Spring Convocation 2016

Hannah Steeves’16, B.A. “So, what do you want to do with your degree?”

Regardless of whether or not you knew what you were going to do here at Crandall, you have made it here, to this point, and in front of the Chancellor, the President, members of the faculty and staff, family and friends, and fellow graduates of 2016 you are about to receive a fancy piece of paper called a degree that proves you did indeed do something – something very significant.

Yet, having been very involved at Crandall over the past four years I have come to realize that this institution is about so much more than completing and receiving a degree. It is what sets Crandall apart from many other institutions of higher education. Crandall has not existed for us merely to answer the question “what do you want to do?” though certainly the incredible staff and faculty have pushed and challenged us academically, equipping us with the knowledge, skills, and preparation we need to be successful in whatever it is we choose to do after this. (If you are here this afternoon and you have made it through a Reimer, Dempster, or Stackhouse course – and you’re still here – give yourself an extra pat on the back today.) No – we do not leave just with a valuable academic experience based on a tradition of excellence to prepare us for what we will “do” in the future. Crandall has always existed to answer an even more important question: “What kind of person do you want to be?”

Crandall has prepared us not just to “know stuff” but how to take that stuff and apply it in the real world. For example, it takes a smart person to know when they are over their head and need to ask for help. But, it takes a wise person to know who to ask for the answers to all of life’s questions: and as people of wisdom we all know the person to ask is Janet Williston, because it has been my experience that she truly does know the answer to everything. A smart person knows that if they want to get something done, they should talk to Crystal Knowles – a wise person knows that if you must ask Crystal Knowles, but you should also bring chocolate, flowers, and your best and cutest smile. We have not simply ingested facts or ideas robotically (though for many of us memorizing the order of all the books of the Old Testament may have been a bit of a stretch at times) – we have been challenged to wrestle with big ideas and complex realities. We have been encouraged here to be people of discernment, of careful thought, deed and word. We have had many late-night conversations (some over delicious late night breakfasts executed by the amazing Kathy Briggs and team) about the deeper layers of what it means to live and be human – and what it means to be a person of faith.

a family. It takes strength to attend course after course, write research for paper after paper, and prepare for exam after exam for four years. It takes strength to keep going in spite of life circumstances. It has not always been easy but we are here today because in our time here we have become strong people. I believe largely by the grace of God and with the help of parents, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, grandparents, professors, staff, employers, mentors, pastors, and friends, we have found the strength to preserve in the midst of life circumstances. Continue to be people of strength.

Finally, we are people who have a greater capacity to do what matters most, and that is to love people. Yes, this is possible the most important quality we have developed while being here at Crandall. Many of us here today have grown to love God with all our heart, our mind, and our strength, taking example from the amazing staff and faculty here as well as our own classmates. Crandall is a place where professors take pity on clueless, helpless students like me when they are writing their first research paper. I can tell you from personal experience that Dr. Keith Bodner will actually walk you to the library to find the sources you are searching for but hopelessly cannot find for his paper – (and by the way it will turn out that he will point you to all the books you need – and every single one of them will be written by him). And you think, “Someone with two PhD’s does not have to do that,” but at Crandall the professors truly care about the students. Crandall is a place where the admissions department treats you like family from day one and continues to love you, check up on you, and give you endless amounts of encouragement until your final exam. For many of us, Crandall has become a second home away from home because of how loved and welcomed we feel here.

We know the love that God has for us on a deeper level because of Crandall’s commitment to excellence rooted in Christian faith. We can be proud today of the degrees we are receiving, the skills we have learned, and the amount of preparation we have to go on and do whatever is We have been encouraged to be ethical, to consider creative and inclusive next. Much more than that, we can be proud of the kind of people solutions to problems. We have Crandall to thank for making us wiser we will be – the people we are becoming because of our time here at people. May we always be wise in our word, thought, and deed.

Crandall.

Secondly, we are stronger people.

It takes strength to work at a degree and be a good student, to perfect the ultimate shot in basketball, to volunteer, to be a good friend, to accept criticism. It takes strength to work part-time while being in school.

It takes strength to complete a degree alongside of working and having

Because we have been here, there will be a little more wisdom, strength, and love out there. The world needs wise, strong, and loving people who will influence the direction of the future –and we are those people. That is truly something to be thankful for and to celebrate.

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A. Adult Professional Studies Division Honours Society Award: Linda Hisey B. The Gord and Marlene (Steeves) Read Award for Inspirational Teaching: Sharilyn Grace West, Suyun Kang (absent) C. Highest Overall Standing within the Class of 2016: Lauren Christine Everett (a), Hannah Lynn Steeves (b). D. Crandall University Honours Society: Krista Dawn Flower (a), Lianne Ruth MacKinnon (b), Hannah Lynn Steeves (see Cb.). E. 2016 Faculty of Business Administration Gold Medal: James Michael Albinet (Ea), Jeff Evan Bandy (Eb). F. Adult Professional Studies Division Honours Society: Jane Kindred. The Morrison Education Distinction Award: Suyun Kang, Kathryn Jennings, Ricky Laboissonniere (Absent)

Dean’s List 2015-2016 (3.7+ GPA)

James Albinet Shauna Albinet Cassia Allinotte Jeff Bandy Michael Benoite Melanie Blagdon Annie Breau Stephen Brown Abigail Brownlee Nathaniel Burlock Bronwyn Bustin Kent Carter Bryce Cole Lauree Cole Jacob Comeau Sydney Constantine Hannah Cummings Mariah Cummings Victoria Dempster Mark Dennis Rilind Dragoshi Lauren Everett Makayla Fancy Krista Flower Jeffrey Foran

Hannah Freeze Jacob Freeze Samantha Gallant Nigel Gautreau Daniel Goguen Emily Goodwin Candace Hanscom Julianna Hisey Curtis Hoyt Austin Jones Kelly Keiver Jane Kindred Melanie LeBlanc Nadine J. LeBlanc Jacques Leger Chantel Lewis Noah Lohnes Noah MacDonald Angela MacKinnon Lianne MacKinnon Amanda MacLeod Christie MacPhee Shannon Maguire Kiara Mazerolle Stefanie McFarlane

Matthew McGuire Kirk Middlemiss Alex Pattison Kerri Porter Kristen Reay Danielle Reimer Kristen Rose Larissa Rose Sabryna Schurman Maggie Smith Tanya Smythe April Snow Hannah Steeves Jonathan Szo Jessica Tingley Jeremy Vincent Bobbi-Jo Wagner Todd Walsh Meggan Watkins Emily Weaver Allison Welner Carrie Williams Jasmine Wong Deborah Wynter

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Faculty & Staff News President Bruce Fawcett has several peer-reviewed academic articles that have recently been released including: Chan, A., Fawcett, Bruce G., and S. K. Lee (2015). “Increasing Revenue and Attendance in Canadian Baptist Churches”. International Journal of Social Economics 42(12): 1071-1089.

Francis, L.J., Fawcett, Bruce G., Linkletter, Jody, Robbins, Mandy, and Dale Stairs (2016). “Psychological type profile of Canadian Baptist youth leaders: Implications for Christian education”. International Journal of Christianity and Education. and Francis, L.J., Fawcett, Bruce G., Robbins, Mandy, and Dale Stairs (2016). “The New Indices of Religious Orientation Revised (NIROR): A study among Canadian adolescents attending a Baptist youth mission and service event” which will appear in Religions later this year.

Four faculty were honoured for excellence in teaching, service, and research on Friday, February 19th, 2016. The Stephen & Ella Steeves Awards, given annually, provide the opportunity to celebrate our faculty’s contributions to their respective fields and to the university’s mission.

For Excellence in Teaching, Stewart West and Heather Steeves are the 2016 recipients. Dr. Sam Reimer is the recipient for Excellence in Research. For Excellence in Service, Dr. Tracy Freeze is this year’s recipient.

(L-R): Dr. Tracy Freeze, Heather Steeves, Dr. Sam Reimer, Stewart West

Dr. Stephen Dempster’s publications in 2015 included the Study Notes on Deuteronomy for the New International Version Study Bible, an article on "Canon" for the recently published Manifesto for Theological Interpretation (eds. Craig Bartholomew and Heath Thomas), and an article on "Old Testament Canon" for The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures (ed. Don Carson) and the "A Wandering Moabite: Ruth's Place in the Canon" for The Shape of the Ketuvim: History, Contoured Intertextuality and Canon (eds Tim Stone and Julius Steinberg).

Dr. Wendy Bokhorst-Heng’s publications include French immersion in New Brunswick, Canada: A historical overview of intersecting discourses and policies. Paper presented at the Comparative and International Education Society annual conference, Vancouver, BC, March 6-10, 2016.

Caught in the cultural abyss: French immersion teacher discourse in the context of unequal power relations, presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2016 Conference, Orlando, Florida, April 9-12, 2016. (Kelle Keating Marshall, from Pepperdine University, California, and I co-presented)

Jenna Cann, Crandall’s Marketing and Communications Manager, recently travelled to Africa with her husband, James Cann, on an animal conservation and mission minded journey.

They worked in the Masaai Mara in Kenya and in Lubumbashi, DR Congo.

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Dr. Zhan Yang in April 2016 attended the International Conference of Frailty & Sarcopenia Research in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Yang and X. Song coauthored and presented a conference paper ‘Health Protective Factors Mitigate The Risks of Mortality and Deficit Accumulation In Aging’ which has been published in The Journal of Frailty & Aging ISFSR 2016.

This past fall Dr. Alan Chan attended the Atlantic Economics Association Planning Meeting and Conference where he presented a conference paper on “The culture of Giving: at the crossroads of religious and non-religious giving.”

Crystal Knowles, Student Services Administrator, recently graduated in Crandall’s first Master of Organizational Management class.

(Photo credit: Ben Gautreau Photography)

Rev. J. Sheldon MacLeod, Assistant Vice President (Enrolment & Student Services) & Registrar, was recently appointed as an Ambassador for The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). As an EFC Ambassador, he speaks to congregations, bringing a short update regarding the EFC ministry, or a Bible-based message which would include information on the EFC ministry.

Tim Milner, Dean of Chapel, released a personal album, called Timothy Paul Milner Hope For Every Nation. The songs are inspired by some of life’s bigger challenges, frustrations and yet with the assurance of God’s sovereign plan and goodness. The songs are available on itunes, Google Music, Spotify, or from Tim directly in CD format.

Ph.D RECIPIENTS Dr. Elissa Rodkey Dr. Rodkey received her Ph.D from York University in October 2015. Her dissertation title: Magda Arnold and the Human Person: A mid-Twentieth Century Case Study on the Relationship Between Psychology and Religion.

Dr. Rodkey is a Psychology professor, and was recently honored by having her dissertation selected as the dissertation to represent the York Psychology Department in the university-wide competition for the dissertation award.

Dr. Cecil Chabot Dr. Chabot graduated June 2015 from the University of Ottawa with his Ph.D. His dissertation title: Cannibal Wihtiko: Finding Native-Newcomer Common Ground. Dr. Chabot is lecturer in History, teaching World History, Nature of History, Canadian History, Global Intercultural History, as well as working on increasing Indigenous content in Crandall programs.

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New VPAA

Jon Ohlhauser, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Following an extensive search process, we welcomed Dr. Jon Ohlhauser as the university’s new Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) on January 1, 2016. The VPAA is a key role in the campus leadership team, overseeing all faculty, programs, and academic units within the university. Dr. Ohlhauser, a native of Alberta, holds a BA from Liberty University, an MA from Wake Forest University, and a PhD from Regent University. He served as a speechwriter at the Legislature in Alberta for three years and went on to serve as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Calgary. His first full time academic appointment was at Crandall University as a professor in the Communication Studies department. While at Crandall, Ohlhauser formed a debate team that was highly competitive in the Atlantic region.

After four years of service at Crandall, Dr. Ohlhauser was invited to become Vice President for Marketing and Communication at Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto and then after three years was invited to return to his alma mater, Prairie College, as President. While at Prairie he led the institution in developing a College of Applied Arts and Technology. Following his service at Prairie he was invited to provide leadership to a new College, called Hope College in Drumheller, Alberta where he has served for the past seven years.

Included in his many extra-curricular activities are competitive boxing and coaching, public speaking, and supporting his wife Jeneanne in their raising of seven children.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ohlhauser back to Crandall!

CRANDALL

19 Events | 4 Provinces | 13 States

ON TOUR

Led by Crandall’s Dean of Chapel, Tim Milner, Crandall hit the road in April and travelled through the United States and Canada sharing their musical talent and the Word of God at 19 events.

The tour wrapped up at Springforth, the Baptist Convention’s youth conference, at Crandall University. Along with promoting Crandall, the band’s main focus was to share the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation through Christ in their music. They also promoted Tim’s new album, Hope for Every Nation, now available on itunes. facebook.com/timothypaulmilner

FUNFacts

Gigs played: 19 Kms driven: 13,410 Provinces visited: 4 States visited: 13 People played in front of: 3,186

THETeam

Tim Milner (Dean of Chapel), Ron Scott (guitar), Jake Freeze (guitar), Hannah Cummings (piano/ vocalist), Angela MacKinnon (vocalist), Jonathan Greener (drums)

ARE YOU A MUSICIAN

who has a heart for using your talent for God’s service?

The Worship Ministry Certificate may be for you!

Contact: Tim Milner 506.858.8970 ext. 270 | tim.milner@crandallu.ca

Alumni News 1970s

1990’s

Andrew Finley (’95) and his wife Lorna Mae were pleased to welcome their second child, Seth Daniel into their family on October 30, 2014.

Ron (’75) & Sandra (Lounsbury) Eagles (’79) are currently living in Lac La Biche, AB. They had a family music ministry with their seven children from 1998-2012. Sandra is now teaching piano and they are both helping to look after their granddaughter Janessa who has heart issues and has Trisomy 18. Ron volunteers at the former Key Way Tin Bible School where they were Missionaries from Jan 2012-2013. All of their children are living in Alberta and four are married. They have four grandchildren.

1980’s

Congratulations to Rev. James Keith Rhyno (’85) who graduated from the University of South Africa with a Doctor of Theology in Practical Theology in May 2015.

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Congratulations to Laura Selig (‘96), and the entire team from the Moncton Homelessness Steering Committee, on receiving an award from the Atlantic Award Group, which celebrates their amazing work with the homeless population and those at risk of becoming homeless in the Greater Moncton area.

Congratulations to Ben Keizer (’99) on receiving his CPA designation in November 2015.

Geoff (‘06) and Debbie (Office Assistant ‘04-‘06) deJong have recently moved from St. Martins to Hillsborough, NB, as Geoff is now the Senior Pastor at Hillsborough Baptist Church.

2000’s Congratulations to Dr. Susan L. Joudrey (‘03) on receiving her doctorate in History from Carleton University, Ottawa, in June, 2014. Her thesis is entitled “Hidden Authority, Public Display: Representations of First Nations Peoples at the Calgary Stampede, 1912-1970.”

Susan is employed at the Centre for Learning and Teaching at Dalhousie University. As well as her full-time job, she has been teaching some courses at Saint Mary’s University.

Her family celebrates her continued success.

Congratulations to Lisa (Gaytan) Berg (’04) and her husband Dale Berg who welcomed their first child, Liam Ryley Berg into their family on September 25, 2014.

Congratulations to Sarah Hudgins (’06) who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in June 2015. After completing Portuguese language training in Portugal, she began work at the CEML Hospital in Lubango, Angola in January 2016 with Samaritan’s Purse and SIM. The hospital serves a catchment area of nearly 2 million people, and she is one of only 2-3 OBGYN’s in a 600 hundred kilometer radius.

Due to the lack of neonatologists or pediatricians, Sarah is also the unofficial neonatologist at CEML!

2010’s

Congratulations to Adam Williston (’02) who received his CPA, CMA designation on January 16, 2016!

Adam and his wife, Isabelle, live in Riverview, NB with their three sons Levi Yzerman, Francis Howe, and Enric Lidstrom.

Congratulations to Michael Doiron (’09) and Heather Doiron who welcomed their first child Emma Rose Doiron on June 19th, 2015 weighing 8lbs 6oz.

Michael Doiron (‘09), a local realtor, alongside Jenna Cann, Crandall’s Marketing Manager and her husband James Cann, were featured in an HGTV episode of Humble Home Hunters, which aired in March.

Congratulations to Jordan McWilliams (’11) who married Jennifer Rowsell on November 7, 2015 in Moncton, NB.

Congratulations to Laura (Bokma) Miedema (’11) whose short story “Twice, for Good Measure” (set in Halifax, NS) has been internationally published in a Canadian Christian writers’ anthology called “Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon” through the publisher “That’s Life Communications.” This anthology is available at www. hotappleciderbooks.com. Laura was the first graduate from Crandall’s Concentration in Creative Writing.

Way to go, Laura!

Gillian (Hatfield) Budrow (’10 & ’12) and Chris Budrow are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Maddex Henry Gordon Budrow. Maddex was born on January 21, 2016 weighing 8lbs, 4oz and measuring 21 in.

Marianne Rose van Laar was born January 8, 2016 to Chloe Steeper van Laar (‘11) and Andrew van Laar at the Ross Memorial Hospital of Kawartha Lakes. At birth she weighed 6lbs 11.5oz, and was 20 inches long.

Congratulations to Summer (Worden) Gillett (‘11 & ‘12), and her husband Dustin Gillett who were married in a rustic fall wedding on October 23, 2015. The ceremony and reception was held at The Homestead in Fredericton and was officiated by Rev. Dr. Terry Atkinson (’72) from Brunswick Street Baptist Church. Summer now teaches and lives in Fredericton while also working towards her second Master’s degree (in Counselling) at UNB. 19

Congratulations to Tyler Burts (’11 & ’13) and Megan Small (’13) who were married on June 12, 2015 at Parlee Beach in Shediac, NB.

Congratulations to Jenny (Diamond) (’12) and Mitchell Smith (‘12) who were married on August 8, 2015 at Hartland Baptist Church! They are now living in Jacksonville, NB as Jenny completes her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and Mitchell works for the NB Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture, & Fisheries.

Congratulations to Jillian (Burlock) (’12) who married Zachary Melanson on April 3, 2015 at their parents’ lakeside home on the 1st Eel River Lake, Maxwell County.

Teri (McCready) (’13) and Adam McMackin welcomed Ethan Aurele William McMackin into their lives on November 15, 2015, 6 weeks early due to complications with HELLP syndrome. Both mother and baby are now very healthy and doing great! Ethan was born at the Moncton Hospital weighing 4lbs, 12oz and measuring 18in long.

In Memoriam: Sympathy is extended to the family of Colleen Steeves-Fisher who passed away on May 18, 2015 at the Cumberland Regional Health Center in Amherst, NS. Colleen attended Atlantic Baptist College as a student in the mid-1980’s and mid 1990’s and was on staff during the years of 1995-1997.

Dr. Marie A.E. HammondCallaghan ’84 passed away on November 20, 2015 after a lengthy and courageous battle against breast cancer. Marie was an Associate Professor in History and Women’s and Gender Studies at Mount Allison University.

We remember a cherished alumnus and board member, Mr. David Phillips, who passed away on Easter Sunday. David graduated from United Baptist Bible School in the1960’s and continued his support for Crandall University throughout the years.

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Make your request or email your announcement to alumni@crandallu.ca.

Master of Education Q. HOW HAS THE MASTER OF EDUCATION AFFECTED YOUR WORK AS A TEACHER? I see that earning the Master of Education degree is not an end to education, but rather part of my journey.

I have become more compassionate toward my colleagues and students, but I have also learned to be a stronger advocate for myself. Taking the time to read scholarly work that aligned with my research study was empowering.

WANDA JONES Teacher at Petitcodiac Regional High School Graduated May 2015, M.Ed. Q. WHAT IS YOUR BEST MEMORY FROM YOUR TIME AS A MASTER OF EDUCATION STUDENT? My best memory was Convocation! Seriously. How thrilling it was to walk alongside colleagues who, just like you, worked so hard and made personal sacrifices for the sake of enriching their profession! We celebrated one another’s success. Members of the Crandall Senate tell me that I was the first to graduate with having had all post-secondary education from Crandall including the Master’s level.

I’ve been blessed to be a “three-peat” Crandall graduate!

Chancellor Don Simmonds mentored me in my teen years in Ontario, and having him present the master’s degree to me was a joy filled “full-circle” moment of my life. My words of gratitude are simply not enough.

Q. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LEARNED THAT HAS STUCK WITH YOU THE MOST? God’s faithfulness. I prayed that every step of the graduate work process would be meaningful, not just to me, but for everyone involved in my study. God answered those prayers and more. I conducted a phenomenological study of ten teachers of all levels and years of service, and asked the research question: “What are the lived experiences of teachers’ longevity in public education, i.e. What keeps teachers teaching?”

The process involved one-on-one interviews where teachers were very honest in their deep concern for their professional longevity in the classroom. I anticipated learning a great deal from the participants, I did not anticipate how so many shared so personally. It is an understatement to say that I was blessed through the experience of the study. I considered it a great honour to share the voices of such resilient educators.

Q. HOW DID YOU JUGGLE WORK, FAMILY LIFE, AND STUDIES? “Juggle” is an interesting verb to describe graduate studies! It took much more than my own strength to complete the graduate work. It was beneficial and encouraging to attend classes with colleagues who truly understood the extent of the work required. My husband, Trevor, was my biggest fan. He respected the space and time I had to create to complete the work. It truly took a team effort to complete the degree for us. I know that my church family and friends were praying for our whole class as the first to complete the Master of Education degree at Crandall University. For that, I’m completely thankful.

GRADUATE Enhance your professional practice or even work toward your

COURSES

Master of Education in Inclusionary Practices degree through these upcoming classes.

ED6403 – Administrative Theory (July 4-July 18, 2016) ED6816 – Autism Spectrum & Emot. & Behav. Disorders (July 19-Aug. 30) ED6903 – Struggling Learners in Mathematics (July 20-Aug. 3, 2016) ED6136 – Reading in the Content Area (Aug. 8-Sept. 17, 2016) ED6843 – Dev. Of School-aged Children & Adol. (Aug. 19-25, 2016) ED6216 – Writing Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom (Sept. 24-Dec. 17, 2016) ED6616 – Individual Student Assessment (Sept. 24-Dec. 17, 2016)

More course options are now offered in the area of school administration.

For more information: Jessica Grimes at jessica.grimes@crandallu.ca or at 858-8970 ext. 153.

Adult Professional Studies Divison

Complete a Bachelor's degree and/or earn a Master's degree without quitting your job!

Crandall’s Adult Professional Studies Division focuses on the study of Organizational Management by providing working professionals the classroom opportunity for completing a Bachelor’s or earning a Master’s degree while continuing to be fully employed. The students hold a wide range of life, educational, and employment experiences that are essential ingredients for producing a rich and engaging classroom learning environment.

What programs cater to working professionals?

The Adult Professional Studies Division offers both a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and a Master of Organizational Management (M.Org.M.). These programs have been designed to accommodate those who work full-time and want to upgrade their education.

Who is the ideal candidate for the Master of Organizational Management?

The ideal candidate for the M.Org.M. holds a Bachelor’s degree from any university discipline (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., B.B.A.) and has at least two years of experience working full-time. The M.Org.M. is about developing big-picture strategies and understanding. It is intended for passionate, dedicated, team-oriented working professionals looking to maximize their potential in managing people and leading organizations.

Who is the ideal candidate for the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management?

The ideal candidate for the B.A. in Organizational Management is a fully employed individual, is at least 21 years old, and has at least one year of college and/or university education.

How often would a working professional attend class?

Students in the Adult Professional Studies Division attend classes one night per week, year round. Most undergraduate courses take five weeks to complete while graduate courses take 12 weeks to complete. The programs are completed in 20 to 24 months.

Will I be in classes with people at similar stages in life?

Students enrolled in the Adult Professional Studies Division are over 21 years of age and the average age is approximately 30. Students have previous college and/or university education, are employed full-time, and many have families. Classes are small (average of 15 students) and quickly develop into comfortable and participative learning environments. All classes provide the opportunity to develop life-long friendships with classmates and professors.

What outcomes should I expect from studying Organizational Management?

The value of obtaining a degree in organizational management is the reality that all organizations (e.g. business, not-for-profit, and public sector) require effective management. The programs will improve each student’s working knowledge of organizational management. Students will gain enhanced interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving methods, decision-making abilities, management research techniques and applications, self-reliance, and leadership skills.

Are there any opportunities to study abroad?

An overseas study option in Indonesia may be available to students enrolled in the Master of Organizational Management course called ‘Managing Organizations across Borders and Cultures’.

BACHELOR’S ADMISSION CRITERIA The ideal applicant for the B.A. in Organizational Management program should:  Have completed at least 1 year of college or university education  Have full-time employment and be at least 21 years of age.

MASTER’S ADMISSION CRITERIA The ideal applicant for the Master of Organizational Management program should:  Hold an undergraduate degree of any type with a GPA of at least 3.0  Be employed full-time and have at least 2 years of employment experience 22

Education at the Speed of Life

“I chose to earn my degree at Crandall because it allowed me to participate in a classroom setting rather than online. The ability to directly interact and receive immediate feedback with my professors and fellow students is extremely important to me.”

-James Pritchett, M.Org.M’16 Patient Care Manager, Cumberland Health Authority’s All Saints Hospital, Springhill, NS

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Crandall celebrates the first graduating class from the Master of Organizational Management program! This class came together in the Fall of 2014, and have worked tirelessly to earn their graduate degree! Thank you, grads, for paving the way for other M.Org.M students who are looking to expand their educational experiences.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DIVISION Dr. Roger Russell, B.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D. Kimberley Cook, B.A., M.A. Director & Professor Program Administrator & Professor 506.863.6454 506.858.8970 ext. 143 roger.russell@crandallu.ca kimberley.cook@crandallu.ca

Accelerated Programs Designed For The Working Professional

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Adult Professional Studies Division

Student Success Terry Malley M.Org.M’16 (President & CEO, Malley Industries, Inc.)

I have always been a believer in life-long learning and over the years, have taken a number of degree programs from various universities to fulfil my desire for further education. However, a goal of mine was to complete a Master’s Program, but with business and family commitments, to this point, I had never achieved that goal.

I first heard about the Crandall University Master of Organization Management Program through an advertisement on the radio. What intrigued me about the program was the focus on the human side or organizations with less focus on the “numbers” side as would be typical of an MBA program. The fact that it was also offered part time and in Moncton, was a big plus.

Heather McKinley B.A Org Mgmt ‘16 (Financial Administrator, ExxonMobil)

It was the summer of 2009 when my father showed me a newspaper ad for the Completion Program at Crandall University and reminded me that I had always talked of completing my degree, which I had started in 1986. It had always been on my bucket list but life seemed to constantly throw other priorities at me.

Along with working full-time at ExxonMobil as a Financial Administrator, performing in a community theatre troupe and travelling (what felt like every weekend) with our son who was a Jr. Competitive Curler, our daughter was studying that year in Germany and we were housing an exchange student from India. Life seemed far too full and busy to take on another challenge.

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A Master’s Degree has always been a bucket list item for me, in that I wanted it more to reach my own personal goals than to improve my job prospects. At age 57 and as CEO of Malley Industries, I have a successful business, so my motivation was not to advance my career, however I do believe education is key to remain relevant and functioning at the top of your game. That rings true no matter what your age.

One of the highlights of this program for me were the amazing people I have come to know who brought to each class their own perspectives based on their own unique professional experiences. In many ways we were the trailblazers in this first M.Org.M. cohort and we not only learned from the program, we also learned much from each other. As a bonus, I made some great friends and a network that will be with me for many years.

Running a business that has a workforce consisting of multi-generations, a large immigrant component and doing business in many different countries, there was much value for me in the curriculum of this program. We live in a rapidly shrinking and changing world and the knowledge and skills that I will take away from this will assist me in navigating my own company and its continued growth going forward.

the upcoming semester, as the evening class times were compatible with my existing work schedule. I met with the team at Crandall who guided me through every step - always with information but, more importantly, with encouragement and support. I was in my 40s, had not been in a classroom in ages and was very insecure about my ability to succeed. I knew that a completed degree would boost my employment profile with ExxonMobil and would allow me to be considered for more opportunities or become competitive for global positions within the corporation.

It has been a rewarding and inspiring adventure in my life. Has it always been easy juggling a full-time job with a full course load? No - but the feeling that I have, now that I have reached my goal, is one of the most satisfying that I have ever felt. While I was originally worried about age differences in the classroom, I have formed lasting friendships with classmates that will live long after graduation. I have learned valuable things about myself, and how I see the world, and can appreciate my personal growth during my time at Crandall.

I hope that my adult children have a new respect for their mother, having seen her persevere with a determination to graduate. As an added bonus, my first grandchild was born last year and so I will be walking across the graduation stage as a Granny. My degree has taken me 30 years to complete and it was well worth the wait!

Alex Boucher M.Org.M’ 16 (Director for Health and Disability Management, Medavie Blue Cross)

In 2014, I was in the midst of evaluating my career goals and considering MBA programs as a way to help my career move forward. My research showed that the educational opportunities for Masters’ level professional education were mostly cookie-cutter MBA programs, with wildly varying prices, and no real distinction.

My own career path had led me through various levels of leadership in medical supply companies, telecommunications and HR, insurance and ultimately health and disability management. I found myself in a relatively secure middle-management role at Medavie Blue Cross, and after many years was feeling ready to grow and expand my career path; seeking more senior leadership positions and opportunities.

Jillian Somers M.Org.M ‘16 (Director, Tourism and Events, City of Moncton)

I don’t know about you, but starting something new often brings about equal parts excitement and anxiety. I have been an employee with City of Moncton for over 12 years, so it has been a very long time since I have been forced into an unfamiliar professional environment. Walking into the first M.Org.M. class in the fall of 2014 definitely brought about some anxious thoughts. Sure, the opportunity was exciting, but the idea of embarking on this new journey at this stage of the game definitely had its own set of challenges.

Certain things about the program didn’t surprise me at all. I was confident that the program would be well-designed with courses that were meaningful, practical, and overall applicable in my current and future professional context. It was fulfilling working in a smaller class environment with professors, program administrators and University staff that actually knew my name and were working with me to ensure I would succeed. The teaching staff created an environment that not only allowed students to glean from the professor’s own academic experience, but also

At the same time, my brother-in-law was studying at Crandall University in the Bachelors degree completion program. He connected me with the Professional Studies division there, to explore the new Masters’ program in Organizational Management. The school was welcoming, open, and the program offered something unique - a professional program that was truly focused on leadership and management. This immediately appealed to me as a way to stand out from other traditional business programs and focus on the aspects that I felt would benefit my career path.

Even before graduating, I was able to immediately use some key features and pieces of the program to help me become a better leader. Whether considering ethical business practices and social impacts, or helping develop and build effective strategic plans that can handle cultural change, I was better equipped to participate as a leader. And then when an opportunity presented itself, I was able to secure a position as a Director for Health and Disability management, with a national scope and a real opportunity to take on the leadership more confidently, in part thanks to my education and experience in the Masters’ in Organizational Management program at Crandall University. I would not hesitate to encourage others to seek out educational opportunities like these, as part of their personal and professional development.

afforded the students the chance to work collaboratively and to learn from one another.

There were some surprises along the way, however. I was surprised at how nervous I was about returning to school after a lengthy break; but even more surprised at how quickly I could get back into the ‘routine’. I was surprised at how smoothly our class bonded and how we were able to work together, challenge one another, defend one another and bring out the best (and at times worst) in each other. And after the stress of balancing work, life and school, and juggling the demands of homework, presentations, and class time, I am somewhat surprised that I will miss it. Challenging experiences are often the most rewarding and my time spent at Crandall was an overall wise investment.

To future classes of Crandall’s Masters’ program I would offer one simple piece of advice - soak it all in. The classes, the people, the knowledge, the experience, the challenges, the frustrations… all of it. Each piece will contribute to your overall experience, and the 20 months will be over before you know it. You will get out of the program what you are willing to put into it. Sometimes that effort comes easily. Other times you will feel like you want to throw in the towel. I am leaving Crandall University with much more than a degree, although I am grateful for that piece of paper. I’m leaving with increased confidence in my own abilities; I’m leaving with the satisfaction that comes with a major accomplishment; I’m leaving with new friends. Starting something new is scary. Luckily in my case, starting something new was worth it.

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2015-2016 Season This year saw Charger Athletics produce an ACAA Coach of the Year, an All-Canadian player, several All-Conference players, as well as a Conference bronze and Conference silver medal. With a strong athletic and spiritual foundation, the future looks bright for Charger Athletics.

CROSS COUNTRY What a difference a year makes. From last year’s humble beginning of just five members, this year’s Cross Country team expanded to 13 runners. Crandall qualified full teams on both the male and female sides, many team members had individual bests, and the men’s team won a bronze medal at Conference championships. Highlighting the excellence of Crandall’s team was the naming of Head Coach BJ Wagner as ACAA Coach of the Year.

SOCCER Women’s: This year was an excellent year of revitalizing under the direction of Head Coach Kevin Talbot. All players committed to excellence and, by the end of the season, there were several stand out performances that makes our Chargers optimistic for the future as they build on the professionalism and dedication of our women.

Men’s: Poised with talent to make a run to playoffs, every game saw our men as competitive. In the end, their 4-5-3 record had them sitting just outside of the Conference playoffs. Head Coach Bryan Cawthra noted significant strides and an excellent framework from which to make the upcoming season a bright one where Crandall brings a solid and disciplined team to the field.

BASKETBALL Women’s: What a wild run. Under the direction of Head Coach Jamie Small, our Charger women had the best season in the team’s history with a strong season finish with a 15-5 game result.

Earning a first round bye, the Chargers dominated their opponents in the semifinals, earning a championship bid against Holland College. It was there that our Chargers took home a Conference silver medal. The year saw dominant performances by the entire team, earning comments from one ACAA coach that, “without a doubt, Crandall has the best starting five in the game this year. Hands down.”

Men’s: One word can sum up this year for the Chargers: perseverance. Injuries hit early to the men’s team. However, under Head Coach Patrick Havard, our men’s Chargers persevered, led by the dominant play of breakout player, Brandon Fields, and Crandall’s second ever All-Canadian player, ThoMarcus Nix, who led them into the playoffs as the #4 seed. The Chargers won their first round playoff game before falling to the eventual champions, Holland Hurricanes. With the entire core returning, and under excellent new and returning coaching staff, the men’s team is hungry to prove their ability this coming season.

BASEBALL This year saw the return of the men’s baseball program to Crandall Athletics. After years of dominance, the program took a hiatus in 2013-2014. This year saw the team return with a full roster, ready to build on past successes. The team finished the year with great performances and with several new recruits coming in for next year, this men’s team is ready to build on the foundation that it laid this past year and the proud tradition that came before it.

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CHARGER Updates

Significant facility changes have been made including an Athletics’ office renovation, professional physiotherapy space, officials space and most importantly, the renovation of an all new Fitness & Workout room for the sport-specific strength and conditioning needs of our athletes.

Additional resources have been allocated to varsity teams, club sports will be promoted more to engage the wider student body, new medical and mental health services have been secured for students, staffing has increased, study hall and academic support has increased, Athletic Financial Awards have been redefined, and we’re hiring a new Director of Athletics & Wellness, as well as additional assisting athletic staff.

Most important to our Chargers is the transformational opportunity we have to build into the holistic lives of students. We’re building the inner person through a new Covenant for student athletes, chapel and spiritual growth opportunities for inward investment, community service opportunities for outward giving, and a focus on personal leadership, excellence, and transformation in Christ. Our Chargers wish to express our thanks to those prayer, service, and financial supporters who make meaningful philosophy into a reality for our athletes and teams. With these changes, we’re excited about what God has for next year!

ATHLETICS Awards

Crandall recognized the CHARGER Athletics 2015-2016 at their Annual Awards Banquet. All teams are recognized for their seasons, as well as acknowledgment for individuals who stood out in leadership, skill and performance.

CROSS COUNTRY Christian Leadership: Keanu Matthews MVP Male & Female: Matthew McGuire & Victoria Dempster SOCCER Women’s Best Defensive Player: Shauna Albinet Christian Leadership: Kristen Reay MVP: Micaela LeMoine Men’s Best Defensive Player: Corey Daigle Christian Leadership: Ben Trail MVP: Victor Frohmann BASKETBALL Women’s Best Defensive Player: Laura Anderson Christian Leadership: Jill Smith/Madison McHatten MVP: Kelly Vass Men’s Best Defensive Player: Hassan Maidal Christian Leadership: Trenity Burdine MVP: Brandon Fields / ThoMarcus Nix BASEBALL Best Defensive Player: Jonathan Szo Christian Leadership: Jonathan Schut MVP: Kirk Middlemiss

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Female: Senteria Renwicks Male: ThoMarcus Nix

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DAA Re..c. ipients David Morehouse ’81 & Malcolm Card ’63

This year’s recipients both have served locally and through national organizations that have impacted countless lives in various cultures and in various situations. Rev. Morehouse and Dr. Card have both sought to share the love of Christ through their respective ministries and are most deserving of this honor.

(L-R): David Morehouse and Malcolm Card

The 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented to Rev. David Morehouse ‘81 and Rev. Dr. Malcolm Card ‘63 on Friday, May 6, 2016 at a special dinner in their honour on campus at Murray Hall. Morehouse and Card joined the ranks of past recipients of the award such as Dr. Seth Crowell, Laura E. Selig and former Premier David Alward.

The annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner is a celebration of the contributions of Crandall’s alumni to their communities and professions. The Award is given to recognize alumni for outstanding accomplishments and service, to encourage and challenge other alumni to greater efforts and service, and to raise the profile of Crandall University through the accomplishments of its alumni.

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Over his nearly 30 years as Lead Pastor to now the Journey Church, Rev. David Morehouse’s giftedness has challenged numerous audiences to reflect God’s love now and God’s purposes to future generations.

Passionate to reach and equip, David has graduated from the Arrow Leadership Program, served as Board Chair for the Moncton Pregnancy Resource Centre and Crandall University and currently serves on the Board for World Vision Canada.

Dr. Malcolm Card served with Canadian Baptist Ministries for decades as an over-seas missionary, as well as an administror and visionary. In the late 90’s Dr. Card sensed God’s call back to the local church where he served at Woodstock Baptist Church as Senior Pastor until 2004 while also offering leadership as President of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches between 2002 and 2003. During retirement since 2011, Malcolm has offered leadership in the local church as interim pastor at Hillsborough Baptist, Church Relations Representative and Adjunct Professor at Crandall University, Trustee of Acadia Divinity College and more recently has served in Men’s ministry at Hillside Baptist Church.

Leadersh.ip Awards ..

H. Ward White, B.T., B.ED., M.ED. Dave Toycen, B.A., M.DIV., Hon. D.D., H

on. Litt.D.

H. Ward White has long been a friend of Crandall University. He has been a Board member for 12 years at various intervals, including service as Board Chair for a term. Also, he was a long-standing committee member that managed the funds raised through the Stephen S. Steeves Foundation.

Throughout the years Crandall University has been blessed with support from this Foundation in millions of ways. Ward even took on the role of Head Coach of our Varsity Men’s Basketball team at a key time of transition for our program. Family has always been a central component of Ward’s life and raison d’etre. He and his wife, Esther, will celebrate 45 years of marriage this July 10th. They have four children – Jacalyn, Joel, Daniel, and Joanna. They also have 10 grandchildren, just enough to start a basketball team.

For twenty-six years, Dave Toycen has served World Vision Canada, which is Canada’s largest humanitarian relief, development, and advocacy agency. For the last eighteen of those years, he has served as president and chief executive officer for World Vision Canada, where he has guided the organization into dramatic growth in its efforts to follow Jesus by serving the world’s poor. His care for the poor is inspired by Isaiah’s vision of a new earth where poverty and despair are eradicated (Isaiah 65) and by these words of Christ: “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). He believes that it is critical to give Canadians, and Christians in particular, the opportunity to identify with and to serve the poor through personal commitment, prayer, and advocacy.

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2016 UpcomingEvents June

16 12th Annual Golf Classic

August

October

1/2 1970-1979 Class Reunion 15 Fall Foliage Day

25/26 1950-1959 Class Reunion 26 Alumni BBQ (during Oasis)

November

September

For more details visit www.crandallu.ca or phone 506.858.8970

6-10 Orientation Week 7 Classes Begin 17/18 1960-1964 Class Reunion 17/18 Alumni Softball Tournament

12 Annual Craft Fair