Academic highlights

NOTABLE ACTIVITIES OF NCU FACULTY

Jeff Deyo

Jeff Deyo (School of Worship Arts) released his second book, “Spark: A comprehensive worship leadership handbook: Igniting the culture of pure worship in your teams and your congregation” (Worship City Ministries 2021) in November. “Spark” is a Scripture-rich, Holy Spirit-inspired tool to help worship leaders touch a hurting world by developing and sustaining an authentic, vibrant, Christ-following, Spirit-led community of believers. Deyo encourages readers to be the spark within their teams and their congregation to establish genuine love for God and for each other. (Source: Amazon.com)

Colin Miller

Colin Miller, M.A.R. (School of Technology), works with his students in IT courses to build and donate computers to local nonprofit organizations. The donated computers provide help for area students and their families by providing access to technology.

Shawn Sauve

Shawn Sauve, MBA, MATS (College of Business and Technology), collaborated this year with a dozen nonprofit organizational executives who lead organizations that provide human service assistance in the Twin Cities. This collaboration focused on research into nonprofit organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Sauve also regularly represents North Central in high schools, presenting about college and career preparation.

Neely Tamminga

Neely Tamminga, MBA (College of Business and Technology), co-founder of DISTILL (distilladvisory. com) celebrated five years since launching her specialized research advisory firm which provides guidance and insights about consumer behavior, all through an economic lens.

Steve Tebbs

Steve Tebbs, M.S. (Sports Management), was hired by the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the Courtside Administrator. The CA position is the liaison between the game referees and the replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey. NBA Referees consult with the NBA Replay Center based on 15 instant replay triggers monitored throughout a game.