At Home With GU’s First Couple “I’m more of an acquired taste, but everybody loves Phil,” jokes Suzanne Davis. The pair share a 20-year marriage, two adopted daughters (twins, now grown), and a life together following God’s call to encourage others toward Jesus Christ. Here’s a snapshot of GU’s first couple.
GU President Suzanne Davis has established a three-year plan to increase the value of learning experiences for students. Three paths define this work:
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A FAMILY AFFAIR “Home” for Suzanne incudes horses. She grew up riding horses and worked at a boarding and training facility throughout college. For GU’s equestrian president, prayer and worship often occur on horseback. Phil may fit so easily into the GU picture because he’s done it a long time. His parents served on faculty, and his dad coached track. Phil attended Greenville schools
1. IMMERSE students more deeply in experiences that blend learning with doing. This means blending learning with doing in every academic program.
2. INNOVATE to create new opportunities that help students blend learning with doing. This means building community partnerships that open doors to new venues where students can learn and grow.
