CIRCLE: Higher Education

Adventist Colleges and Universities - Find Your Place Grade 9-Lifelong

Welcome to your tour of the Adventist colleges and universities in North America! The 14 institutions featured here offer nearly 500 majors, and one may be right for you.

Online Learning - Some Strategies for Success Grade 9-Tertiary

How can students make the most of online learning opportunities? This article includes introspective questions to prepare with, mistakes to avoid, and five keys to success. See also the author's new student orientation video, focusing on online...

Spiritual Master Plan Guidebook for Higher Education Tertiary

Titled Faith by Design: A Guide for Creating and Implementing a Spiritual Master Plan for Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities, this guidebook can be used "in the endeavor to create and implement institution-wide spiritual programs that...

The Foundation for Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong

The Foundation for Adventist Education fosters scholarly activities that are based on the biblical worldview and advance the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The foundation promotes the foundational role of the Bible in the integration of faith...

The Ideal Adventist College Graduate Tertiary-Lifelong

What would the ideal Adventist college graduate look like? On the weekend of March 14-16, 2008, presidents and others leaders of Adventist colleges and universities based in North America came up with the answer. Actually, the provisional...

A Biblical Foundation Course Design Model That Works - Teaching Millennials in Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

This article explains the importance of incorporating a biblical worldview across all courses in higher education. It describes seven steps for developing courses that contain a biblical worldview, including detailed instructions and figures showing examples...

A College President and Her Board - Reflection on the Journey Tertiary

After unexpectedly becoming a college president, the author gained experience working with the board of education. Read her detailed best-practice tips and advice to current and future college and university presidents.

A Comparative Study Between the Black and White Seventh-day Adventist Seminarians Concerning Their Attitudes and Perceptions of Their Ministry Relative to Selected Social and Theological Issues Tertiary

Problem: The integration of theological studies with the practical aspects of the ministry is a desirable goal which the Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to nurture within its seminary. The problem this study addresses is the lack of available data...

A comparative study of critical thinking skills, dogmatism and American college testing program scores of Seventh-day Adventist college freshmen graduated from church related and public secondary schools Tertiary

Problem: Development of critical thinking skills is commonly accepted as a desirable outcome of secondary education, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has also accepted this as one of the goals for its educational system. It was the purpose of the present...

A comparative study of music education within the primary education courses, with specific reference to Newcastle CAE and Avondale College Tertiary

The purpose of this project is to offer a comparative insight into the different approaches to music-education within the primary curricula of two colleges. The first of these is the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) offered by Avondale College, Cooranbong N.S.W.-...

A Comparative Study of the Distribution of Spiritual Gifts Among Students at Andrews University Tertiary

"Problem: Recently, considerable interest in spiritual gifts has developed and many scholars have attempted to measure them. This study was to determine whether spiritual gifts distribution is related to a specific demographic profile, and discriminates...

A comprehensive developmental education program for the underprepared college freshman Tertiary

With the influx of low achieving students, institutions of higher education face the problem of underprepared college freshman who cannot read, write, or compute at acceptable levels. Many colleges have implemented developmental education departments to coordinate...

A design for spiritual formation during the academic life of the Adventist seminary students at Collonges-sous-Saleve, France Tertiary

Problem: This project report addresses the problem of lack of practicum of a spiritual formation for students at the seminary of Collonges-sous-Saleve, France. Method: The project is developed in four stages as follows. First, it...

A Mixed Method Study of the Environmental and Personal Factors that Influence Faculty Research Productivity at Small-Medium, Private, Doctorate-granting Universities Tertiary

Problem: This study sought to determine what organizational factors and personal characteristics of faculty members most relate to research productivity at small- to medium-sized not-for-profit, private, doctorate-granting universities. Method:...

A Needs Assessment of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminarys Master of Divinity Program as Perceived by the Graduates, Faculty, Students, and Employers of Graduates Tertiary

Problem: There is a lack of current data by which to evaluate how well the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program prepares its graduates for the actual practice of ministry. The purpose of this study was to: (1) collect...

A Phenomenological Study of Women Leaders in Adventist Higher Education Institutions Tertiary-Lifelong

Using purposive sampling techniques, this phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of 6 women who served as presidents of Adventist Higher Education Institutions, to uncover how they were able to become one of the few women presidents. Data was...

A Qualitative Assessment of the Meaning of Shared Governance At a Parochial University Tertiary

Shared governance is a treasured tradition of academe. Problems of administrative practice arise when meanings and definitions of shared governance are undefined and implicit rather than defined and explicit. What are the meanings and definitions of shared...

A Spiritual Master Plan for Spicer Memorial College Tertiary

In the face of required expenditures for competitive higher education and the growing challenges of quality Christian training, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is concerned about accountability in spiritual development and outcomes assessment. The General...

A study of select decisions that fostered the growth and development of Solusi University in Zimbabwe Tertiary

Problem: Decision making is a practical day-to-day phenomenon. It manifests itself in various ways, such as choosing what to do or not to do, in evaluating and fulfilling what is now and what is expected. Decision making is a cycle covering the time...

A study of selected administrative issues in the history and development of Newbold College Tertiary

Problem: Newbold College, England, has existed since 1902. No detailed study has been made of its development, even though it has played a major part in the preparation of the Seventh-day Adventist work force in large areas of Europe and elsewhere....

A Study of Student and Faculty Perceptions of the Religious Environment of Andrews University in Relation to Religiosity Tertiary

Problem: A report of the perceptions of the environment of an institution can be useful in assessing the effectiveness of that institution. This study assessed student and faculty perceptions of the religious environment of Andrews University, a Seventh-day...

A Study of Teacher Motivation in Five Selected Seventh-day Adventist Colleges in the United States Tertiary

Problem: The purpose of this study was to determine what positive and negative motivating factors affect teachers at Seventh-day Adventist colleges, to determine if these factors are different for public university teachers as identified in a similar...

A SWOT Analysis of Globalization in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary

"This paper presents a SWOT Analysis of globalization on the Adventist network of higher education. Samples from each world region were selected for guided interviews to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of globalization...

A Vision and a Journey - 25 Years of Dialogue Tertiary

"This journal’s story begins with an ambitious launch, an international perspective, and an expanding roster of authors and readers, with encouraging surprises along the way."

Academic workload typologies and burnout among faculty in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in North America Tertiary-Lifelong

The focus of this investigation was to determine the possible relationship of workload typologies and other selected demographic variables to levels of burnout among full-time faculty in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in North America. Four...

Accommodating Students With Disabilities in Higher Education Tertiary

Most higher education campuses have Disabilities Service Offices, but not everyone is familiar with what they do. This article answers that question and provides additional suggestions for helping students with disabilities succeed. For those who don’t...

Advancing in a Different Direction - Thoughts on Adventist Higher Education in Times of Crises Tertiary

"Higher education is struggling for its future, if one is to believe the headlines. The most recent cause is the disruption to daily life and the economy by COVID-19.The question before us is this: How can we continue to provide the vaunted quality of...

AdventHealth Virtual Internship During the Pandemic Brings Many Benefits Tertiary-Lifelong

"While many companies canceled summer internship opportunities in 2020 due to COVID-19, AdventHealth created a virtual experience that exposed interns to a wide array of leaders and opportunities."

Adventist Business Curricula - Taking Mission to Market Tertiary-Lifelong

How can Adventist colleges and universities revise their business curricula in the New Millennium? Adventist business programs should identify core values, enrich the curriculum, and meet market needs.

Adventist Colleges - A World of Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12

In this interview, veteran Adventist educator Robert Reynolds reflects on the role the Adventist higher education system has played in 1) providing postsecondary education that weaves opportunities for Christian commitment holistically in every aspect of the...

Adventist Colleges Abroad - A Well-Kept Secret in Adventist Education Tertiary

Communication skills, including foreign-language and cross-cultural competence, need to be a part of any serious curriculum, both in K-12 and in higher education. Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) provides one such tool to help young people acquire crosscultural,...

Adventist Colleges and Universities and the Almighty Rankings Tertiary

Gregorutti provides a review of college ranking and “some of the implications for Adventist colleges and universities.” The article considers whether the rankings really measure quality and whether Adventist institutions should “use these...

Alternative systems of graduate education: A comparative evaluation of the on- and off-campus programs of Loma Linda University School of Public Health Tertiary

Alternative systems of higher education have proliferated in the United States concomitant with an increased demand for accountability and evaluation of the effectiveness of institutions of higher learning. Credibility of alternative degree programs relies...

An evaluation of health behavior change during a general education health course Tertiary

Problem: There have been no studies as to the effectiveness of the one-credit general education health course at Andrews University, Fit for Life, in promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors. Because behavior change is a process that occurs...

An Evaluation of the Concept of Seminary in Mission with Reference to the Latin American Adventist Theological Seminary Tertiary

This study dealt with the Seminary in Mission (SIM) concept held by the Latin American Adventist Theological Seminary (LAATS), its current perception, and its degree of application in the five LAATS campuses. The creation of LAATS by the South American Division...

An Innovation Configuration Map for Integrating Faith in Learning Tertiary

“This article presents the results of an appreciative inquiry of the integration of faith and learning practices in Adventist higher educational institutions in Southeast Asia….The participants included six experts from four continents, 35 online...

An investigation into the mentoring of beginning professors in a private Philippines University Tertiary

The purpose of this study was to assess the level of need and perceptions of beginning professors to mentoring as a means for providing support and professional development and Clifford University, a private, religious institution in the Philippines. A...

An investigation of predictors of success in elementary student teaching in selected Seventh-day Adventist Colleges Tertiary

Problem: Investigations of predictors of student teaching success have yielded contradictory results in general. Besides, reports of such investigations could not be located, as related to Seventh-day Adventist colleges. There seemed to be a need for...

Andrews University School of Leadership Tertiary-Lifelong

Andrews University's School of Leadership offers a certificate program or graduate degrees, as well as leadership as a minor. Andrews believes "that leaders are individuals who know how and when to wield their strengths. Whether it's mastering a new skill...

Assessing Student Spirituality: The Andrews University Experience Tertiary-Lifelong

How can a Christian college or university assess student spirituality? The responses from a series of student, faculty, and alumni surveys and interviews show that planning for students spirituality needs to be embedded within a school's curriculum and co-curriculum....

Assisting Students with Drug Abuse Problems - WWC's Student Assistance Program Grade 9-Tertiary

Wendy Hernandez addresses the use of alcohol and drugs on Adventist academy and college campuses. Hernandez shares Walla Walla College's (now Walla Walla University) program for assisting students with dependency problems as a model for schools. Stages in...

AVLN Column: Reflections on How Adventist Higher Education Has Changed In the Past Nine Years Tertiary-Lifelong

This article outlines 9 specific actions since the first AVLN meeting, and the parameters necessary for collaboration to be successful across North American colleges.

Avoiding Fake Degrees and Diploma Mills - Recommendations for Educators and Academic Administrators Tertiary

"The purpose of this article is to address the issue of degree fraud, share the biblical basis regarding integrity as it relates to such situations, present ways to identify reputable colleges and accredited degree programs, and inform administrators...

B.A.s, M.A.s, and M.U.G.s - A case-study in socio-cultural change Kindergarten-Lifelong

This case-study of Brisbane Seventh-day Adventists indicates that University education, for these Adventists who experience it, is a significant factor in sociocultural change, since it provides an environment where they may construct and learn dissonant perceptions...

Balancing Justice and Mercy - Redemptive Ways of Dealing With Adolescent Substance Use Grade 9-Tertiary

What are the policies in place for substance abuse at the high school and college levels? What is different about about Seventh-day Adventist institutions? And more importantly, what are the pros and cons of these policies?

Becoming Collaborators - First Conference brings Tertiary Teacher Educators Together Tertiary

Learn how “teacher educators at Seventh-day Adventist tertiary institutions across the South Pacific will seek to collaborate on development and research after attending an inaugural conference.”

Binge Drinking - A New College Epidemic Grade 12

Alcohol and drug use is a common health problem on college and university campuses. Alan Handysides shares the statistics among college aged young adults, and what it means for the thousands of students attending Christian colleges and Adventist schools. Handysides...

Building a Brighter Future: Andrews University's Single-Parent Program Lifelong

Andrews's University's Single Parent Program provides single parents with tuition assistance, family counseling, on-campus accommodations, child care, social and recreational activities, and offers a full range of services and seminars. It provides an education...

Building Faith in the College Religion Class Tertiary-Lifelong

Reid notes that "the Bible teacher's challenge...is to enhance spiritual growth while introducing new data and insights that may displace previous views. If properly introduced, the new concepts should provide a better grasp of what it means to serve...

Can A True Faith-Based Education Be Delivered Online? Tertiary

"Can a faith-based education be as effective when delivered online as when it is delivered face-to-face? An in-depth look at the early adopters of the online technology reveals that it can be if the Christian university commits itself to developing an...

Can Adventist College Boards Pass the Test? Tertiary-Lifelong

With higher education facing serious financial, enrollment, and identity challenges, college boards are the object of considerable discussion and controversy. During this year following the General Conference Session most of the Adventist colleges and universities...

Can Education Be Both 'Higher' and 'Adventist'? Tertiary-Lifelong

Is the term 'Adventist Higher Education' an oxymoron? Fritz Guy shares that while it is not an easy task, Adventist higher education is both possible and necessary if Adventists wish to transmit the unique Adventist heritage, beliefs, values and sense of mission.

Capturing the Lifestyle Practices of University Students - A Case Study in Zimbabwe Tertiary

"Unhealthy lifestyle practices are fast becoming a global challenge and affecting most university students. A review of literature revealed that a relationship exists between lifestyle practices and academic performance. Identified related studies...

Cellphone Addiction and Academic Stress Among University Students in Thailand Tertiary

Cellphones abound on college campuses around the world, and so does stress! Is there a connection? Conducted in Thailand, this study's purpose was to "assess students’ perceptions of cellphone addiction and academic stress." Class, gender...

Challenges to Seventh-Day Adventist Tertiary Education in the Caribbean Tertiary

"The article briefly summarizes seven challenges that face the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) tertiary institutions in the Caribbean. There is no exhaustive discussion of the challenges but each is clearly articulated. There is no attempt to address solution...

Challenging the Gifted Student Tertiary-Lifelong

This article focuses on how honors programs at Adventist colleges and universities challenge brilliant students to excellence. It addresses the importance of honors education, what honors students are like, and what they accomplish.

Character Building: A Call to Action Tertiary-Lifelong

This article is a call to accountability and action, for the academe to intentionally prepare students to be principled, responsible citizens. Adventist colleges and universities are tasked with building and reshaping character. Teachers should model for their...

Christian college students' perceptions of faculty spirituality Tertiary-Lifelong

At an evangelical Christian university, 21 college seniors were interviewed to determine the criteria by which they evaluate faculty spirituality. Students expressed hesitancy in making such an evaluation because of the complexity of determining the quality...

Church Leaders' Expectations of Adventist Institutions of Higher Learning Tertiary-Lifelong

Southwestern Adventist University President Thomas shares eight goals Adventist church leaders desire of Adventist higher education. Adventist colleges and universities should: inspire students to make Christ first in their lives; academic excellence should...

College Composition Revisited: The Right Type of Write Hype Grade 11-Tertiary

The art of writing has deteriorated and teachers need a stronger grounding in language and literature. Teachers are not interested in teaching writing courses and many are ill-equipped to do so. Guidelines for writing and writing instruction are discussed....

College Faith 3: 150 Christian Leaders and Educators Share Faith Stories from Their Student Days Tertiary-Lifelong

"In the third great wave in an outstanding series, here come 150 more college and university presidents, administrators, professors, and Christian thought leaders all sharing moving and instructive personal stories of how God led them while they themselves...

College In Surat, India, Observes Public Campus Ministry Day Tertiary

“While the college focuses on educational opportunities with an Adventist emphasis and Christian imperatives, the institution and its faculty never fail to zero in on the central purpose of Adventist institutions: to lead students to understand that...

Coming of Age -- Learning Disabilities at the Postsecondary Level Tertiary

This article from the JAE special exceptional child issue examines the large increase in the number of learning-disabled students in college. This is due to the "coming of age" of elementary and secondary students identified as learning disabled;...

Commitment, Culture and Teacher Satisfaction in Adventist Universities in Latin America and Spain Tertiary

This study investigates and analyzes to what extent the institutional commitment of full-time employees in Spanish-speaking Adventist institutions of higher education (Latin America and Spain) is determined by their perception of the institutional culture,...

Committed Seventh-day Adventist Students at Secular Institutions of Higher Education Tertiary

The experiences of Seventh-day Adventist students at secular universities was examined. Seven women and two men attending universities in Michigan and New York were interviewed. The researcher employed a heuristically guided phenomenological method to get...

Commonality and Character - Essential Elements of Religious Instruction Tertiary

What is the appropriate content of the religion curriculum for graduate-level courses? In religion classes consisting of students from various cultural backgrounds and religious traditions, commonality and agreement are searched for.

Comparative Analysis of Students' Information Seeking Behaviour in Adventist Universities - A Survey of Babcock and Solusi Universities Tertiary

This study examined the information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students in two Seventh-day Adventist institutions. The population was made up of 4,741 students from three faculties registered during the first semester of 2009/2010 academic session....

Comparison of international and American doctoral graduates' expectations, satisfaction, and appropriateness of their programs in education at Andrews University Tertiary

Problem: The proportion of international students in the doctoral programs in the School of Education at Andrews University raises concerns over (a) the ability of the programs to meet the varied expectations and needs of the international and American...

Comprehensive Planning in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities in the United States Tertiary

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the status of planning in Adventist colleges and universities in the United States, and also to determine if significant relationships existed between planning in small and large institutions and between...

Concept, Approach and Learning References in University Students Tertiary

The following study aims to describe the behavior of the variables; concept of learning and preference for courses and teaching, as well as the relationship between them and student performance.

Connecting Students with God - Alternative Worship Service Captivates College Students Tertiary

This article shares the process of creating an alternative worship experience for college age students. Pacific Union College started an alternative worship service, led by students and endorsed by the college church pastors. A steering team meets weekly to...

Constant Connectivity, Maximum Mobility, Instant Interactivity: Adventist Distance Education in the 21st Century Tertiary-Lifelong

Griggs University President Gurubatham shares three key concepts that will influence how distance education is delivered through organizations such as Adventist Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) and Adventist Virtual Learning Network (AVLN): the integration of technology in instruction, collaboration, and a Christ-centered curriculum.

Conveying Christian Beliefs and Values to Students on Campus through Faith Partners Tertiary-Lifelong

Walemba points out that "All Adventist groups (faith partners), on a given campus of an Adventist tertiary institution, have the same responsibility of conveying Adventist values and beliefs to the students." Ways are explored that these groups can...

Cooperative Learning - An Alternative to Lecturing in College Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shows how cooperative learning can be used effectively in college. The author gives practical suggestions on getting started and along with a sample class period outline, explains several simple...

Cost-Effective Collection Development in the Digital Age - Considerations for Academic Libraries Grade 9-Tertiary

"Are print or electronic books the most economical option for academic libraries? Given the different qualities associated with print and electronic books and the varied processes involved in making them available to readers, college and university librarian...

Course Outlines and Assessment in Higher Education - An Analysis of AIIAS Course Description Contents 2001-2004 Tertiary

"Clear documentation of goals, content, outcomes and associated assessment procedures has become a critical part of higher education policy and practice. An analysis of the course outlines provided by the faculty of one institution over the period from...

Cradled Science: Examining the Cosmos in the Context of Faith Tertiary-Lifelong

Del Ratzsch addresses the Christian's responsibility to be reflective, discerning, and appreciative when seeking to understand theories, limitations, and the basic character of science. In discussing concepts such as inductivism, falsificationism, post-empiricism,...

Creating Effective Substance Use Policies for Seventh-day Adventist Campuses Grade 10-Tertiary

Do Seventh-day Adventist campuses have substance policies that work? This article addresses the role that institutional policies play in preventing the use of harmful substances and how students respond to these policies.

Dan Constantinescu: Dialogue with an Adventist politician, bank president, and university professor from Romania Grade 11-Lifelong

“Those who study in a public university have to face a lot: the offer and the pull of this world, so generous and so tempting; the temptations that are alluring and powerful; the ease with which one can slip away from God and embrace the values of the...

Demonstrating experiential learning at the graduate level using portfolio development and reflection Tertiary

Problem: Various guidelines for assessment have been developed in an effort to promote academic quality and integrity for educational programs that recognize experiential learning. The purpose of this present study was to determine the extent to which...

Developing a masters degree program - A case study in organizational operation and development Tertiary

The present study addressed the experience of Avondale College in developing the M.Ed. (curriculum) English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, recognising that this was an integrated part of a larger program of course expansion undertaken by the College at...

Developing a Worldwide Extended Campus Program Tertiary-Lifelong

The development of Loma Linda University's School of Health extension campus programs. The dwindling numbers of the traditional target population of higher education is a reason for innovation, which includes offering some course work at off-campus locations....

Developing Instructional Effectiveness in Adventist Higher Education - A Ghanaian Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong

Laryea proposes a framework for improving instruction and learning. The proposals offered can be applied in any Adventist institution of higher education with characteristics similar to those obtaining in Ghana at the present time. This paper was presented...

Development and validation of a more comprehensive model for the student instructional rating system (SIRS) by including a spiritual construct Tertiary

The purpose of this study was to validate additional spiritual factors which could be used with the Student Instructional Rating System (SIRS). Twenty graduate students and 10 faculty of AIIAS were asked to report critical incidences that demonstrated...

Developmental Stages in the Educational Preparation of Effective Leaders - Higher Education Tertiary

"One of the fundamental purposes of education is to prepare young people to be effective leaders in academia, business, church, government, and in various fields of professional and practical life. This article will articulate five foundational purposes...

Dialogue Editorial - Celebrating a Continuing Ministry Tertiary

"Within the context of that biblical worldview – God-centered, Biblebased, redemptive, and eschatological – Dialogue has ministered to Adventist students in secular campuses, cementing their faith, augmenting their search for...

Dialogue Editorial - Introducing the New Director for Campus Ministry Tertiary

"On behalf of Dialogue, it is my pleasure to welcome and introduce Dr. Jiwan Stefan Moon as the newest member of Adventist Ministry to College and University Students (AMiCUS) and an advisor to Dialogue."

Dialogue Editorial - The Question that Matters Tertiary

Who am I? Where am I going? Am I alone, or do I have any assistance?

Dialogue Editorial - Things That Don't Change Tertiary

"Dialogue filled a niche in my academic and religious experience. It made me feel connected to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a new way."

Dialogue Editorial: Inspire to be. Empower to share. Tertiary

In March of 2015, representatives from around the world met at the General Conference headquarters for a Public Campus Ministry (PCM) summit and symposium. "They came to build on more than 60 years of Adventist ministry on public campuses and launch it...

Dialogue Editorial: The Power to Serve Tertiary-Lifelong

"A special temptation for those with advanced or professional degrees of any kind is to turn inward and thereby serve oneself...An education enhances the health and well-being of the whole family and results in higher social status. Along with these things...

Dialogue Editorial: Transitions Tertiary

As one international editor transitions to a research fellowship, a new editor is welcomed.

Discipleship - The Reinventing of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary

After a student came seeking personal advice, the author was faced with questions about the purpose of Adventist higher education. Jesus' ministry emphasized [i] transformation [i] over [i] information [i]. According to Ellen White, the purpose of education...

Do Adventist Teachers Feel Valued? Research on Faculty in Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-Lifelong

This article shares the process, results and implications of the Professional Recognition of Adventist Educators Survey (PRAES) commissioned by the NAD as requested by the Project Affirmation Subcommittee on Quality Education and Valued Educators. Indices...

Do Tertiary Institutions' Goals Change? A Delphi Follow-Up Study Tertiary

"This research investigated the 'use-by-date' of Delphi study outcomes - an area overlooked in Delphi literature. The findings signposted the continuing relevance and importance of high priority goals (HPGs) formulated for an educational institution more...

Does Adventist Higher Education Cost Too Much? Tertiary-Lifelong

This article shares the findings of a NAD comprehensive study to understand the financing of Adventist higher education in the US and Canada in 1995. It covers the study methodology, expenditure and credit hour costs, expenditure patterns

Duel Credit and Early College Experiences - Myths and NAD Opportunities Grade 11-Tertiary

With the presentation from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "discover Adventist college and university opportunities to enrich your academy program as students add college classes and attend festivals, clinics and workshops...debunk myths and...

Education for Character Tertiary-Lifelong

Kettering College of Medical Arts President Scriven notes "If we don't pay attention to our distinctive vision, the currents of the surrounding culture will set us adrift". From this perspective, Adventist higher education has a special commission...

Educational and general expenditure changes associated with tuition increases in the Seventh-day Adventist higher educational system Tertiary

This study examined expenditure patterns associated with tuition increases in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) higher educational system. Ten liberal arts institutions were examined who were willing to provide the detailed financial data necessary to conduct...

Effective online instructional design as perceived by teachers and students in selected private colleges and universities Tertiary

The main purpose of this study was to identify effective instructional design practices for fully online courses, and the factors associated with them, in integration of faith and learning is practiced.

Effective Teaching Techniques for College Classes Tertiary-Lifelong

Gail T. Rice shares effective strategies for teaching college level classes. Rice emphasizes that, in addition to mastery of content material, teachers need to be aware of the process of teaching and learning. Strategies include: improve class discussions,...

Effects of Frequent Internet Use on the Spiritual Life of Montemorelos University Students Tertiary

Frequent use of the Internet is observed among the students of Montemorelos University, while at the same time it is perceived that the individual and collective experience in the development of the spirituality of young people presents weaknesses in some...

Eight Pet Peeves of Adventist College and University Board Members Tertiary-Lifelong

Richard Osborn addresses the challenges of serving on college and university boards by identifying 8 complaints/concerns board members often share. He offers solutions for each one, and suggests that implementing the solutions will enable boards, collectively...

Ellen White's Prophetic Gift - Syllabus and Mini Unit Tertiary

This detailed sample syllabus and accompanying mini-unit focus on Ellen White and her gift of prophecy.

Employing Non-Adventist Professors Tertiary-Lifelong

Would hiring non-Adventist professors and contract teachers result in a compromise of mission and secularization of Adventist institutions? Richard Osborn asks critical questions to determine whether such hiring practice are unavoidable, necessary, or a 'slippery...

Environmental Education: Teaching Stewardship to College Students Tertiary

In spite of the belief that Jesus will soon return, Adventists have the responsibility to care for the earth and to teach students to be stewards and environmentally aware. Environmental science studies the interaction between human interests and the environment....

ESL Writers in the Mainstream College Classroom - Cultivating a Culture of Success Tertiary

Read this article for “insight on how college educators can better understand ESL students in their classrooms, particularly from three different perspectives: ESL students’ backgrounds, the texts they produce, and the errors they make.”

Face Values - Liberal Education's Imperative Tertiary-Lifelong

This article explores the role of values in higher education. It shows how moral education takes place mostly in the context of liberal education; it covers Adventist and liberal education, threats to liberal education, recovering our values, producing students...

Factors Leading to Limited Faculty Publications in Philippine Higher Education Institutions Tertiary

"Using content analysis as a design, this exploratory study is based on data from higher education faculty members of 3 different universities about the reasons they gave for having no or limited number of publications."

Faculty and Administrators Views of Faculty at Work Regarding Motivations, Expectations, and Satisfactions of Faculty Members in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine those aspects of the faculty work environment that administrators and faculties perceived as positive or negative as related to faculty motivations, expectations, and satisfactions. Procedure:...

Faculty Commons Tertiary-Lifelong

A ministry of Cru (previously Campus Crusade for Christ), Faculty Commons strives to "help you bring the resources of the university (fellow faculty, grad students, students, and ideas) to the world for the...

Faith Integration Faculty Guidebook Tertiary

This guidebook was designed to serve as a comprehensive resource to support faculty and facilitate their understanding of faith integration within the context of the Azusa Pacific University community.

Faith Integration in the Higher Education Online Classroom - Perspectives and Practice Tertiary

"Online instruction in higher education has grown dramatically in recent years, and more faith-based colleges and universities are including online courses as a part of their educational offerings. The integration of faith in learning is an important...

Financing Church Colleges Tertiary-Lifelong

For SDA colleges to be financially strong, they should decentralize, be unique and have different funding. Raising money and cutting expenditures are the primary ways to fund higher education. Ways to raise money include higher church subsidies, higher tuition,...

Former Christian Colleges and Universities: Why Are There So Many? Tertiary-Lifelong

David Larson examines how Christian colleges and universities become secular institutions by discussing four books on the subject. Questions that church leaders and campus administrators should ask and answer are 1) whether both the church and the campus really...

Forming Partnerships to Enhance Student Learning Grade 11-Tertiary

Consider connections between local non-profit organizations, college communications and social media classes. Follow the seven tips for teachers wishing to create partnerships for their classes.

Forming Partnerships Within Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

Walla Walla College President Sorensen advocates an increased commitment to partnerships within Adventist higher education. He suggests five barriers to partnerships that should be overcomes: distance; resistance to change; fear of additional work load; policy...

Fostering the Adventist Ethos in a University Campus - An African Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong

Mbyirukira analyzes "the strategies and practices that administrators and teachers can use to foster the Adventist ethos in a Christian University campus."

General Satisfaction Scale of the University Student Tertiary

The degree of student satisfaction is defined as the student's satisfaction with the way in which his or her needs and expectations are met in terms of affective treatment, spiritual development and financial conditions in the Adventist educational institution.

Globalization and Christian Spirituality - Implications for Adventist Higher Education Institutions Tertiary

"The influence of globalization on contemporary life cannot be overemphasized. Its effects have been greatly felt in the continuing quest to maintain an authentic Christian spirituality. Seventh-day Adventist leaders and educators at Adventist institutions...

Goals of the Undergraduate Experience: A Christian Perspective Tertiary

Christian educators must reexamine the goals of the undergraduate experience to accomplish the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual powers. To help students achieve this, educators must show them how to process information, demonstrate...

God's Second Book: Adventist Education and the Sciences Tertiary-Lifelong

Gary Land charts the historical development of science education within Adventist higher education. The article begins at Battle Creek College where the first science curriculum included classes such as physiology, natural philosophy, botany, chemistry, geology,...

Governing Board Autonomy, Independence, and Accountability in Colleges and Universities - Guidelines Tertiary

This document was designed to assist trustees and governors in understanding how the board functions and demonstrates accountability to all concerned parties. It recognizes that while denominational colleges and universities function in widely differing political,...

Graduate Business Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities - History and Challenges Tertiary

In this article from a JAE special issue on higher education, the authors present the history of and need for business graduate education and the current situation and challenges.

Graduate Studies in the Philippines - Past and Future Tertiary

This article is a paper presented to an AIIAS School of Graduate Studies forum on Quality in Higher Education. The presenter discussed the past, present and future of graduate studies in the Philippines.

Help Wanted: College and University Trustees Tertiary-Lifelong

This article looks at the qualifications college and university trustees, who serve as a vital link in the governance process of Adventist higher education, should have.

Helping At-Risk College Students Succeed Tertiary-Lifelong

Adventist colleges and universities are facing growing numbers of students who exhibit at-risk behaviors. How should schools cope with these students?

Helping the Church Think Tertiary-Lifelong

The author explores opportunities and challenges facing Adventist higher education as it seeks to keep up with the demands of a changing world. He outlines examples of issues that cut across the disciplines and professions that demand the intersection of theory...

Holding The Fort - The Service-Oriented Leadership of Librarians Tertiary

Focusing on six librarians in the Philippines, this “ethnographic study highlights the values and shared culture of librarians of a Christian institution of higher education.”

How do European College Students Experience their Adventist Faith? Tertiary-Lifelong

Read findings and conclusions from twenty interviews conducted in 1996, with follow-up questions in 1997, of students attending Newbold College in Bracknell, England from sixteen eastern and western European countries. This article is based on presentations...

How Religious Should We Be? And How Should We Be Religious? Tertiary-Lifelong

This article explores how religious Adventist higher education should be, noting several models in Christian tertiary education today. The author suggests the ideal role neither seeks to indoctrinate students nor make religion an object of mere scholarly interest,...

How Research Can Enhance Your Teaching Tertiary-Lifelong

A look at current attitudes in Adventist colleges and universities toward research. Topics discussed are how teachers can find time for research, ways to encourage research, types of research being conducted, the quality of Adventist research, and the benefits...

How to Afford an Adventist Education - Opportunities in Literature Evangelism Grade 11-Tertiary New!!

"Literature evangelism allows teenagers and young adults to serve and feel useful. It helps create a sense of purpose in life. We praise God for the youth worldwide who have engaged in literature evangelism and pray that many others will accept the...

How to Reduce Costs by Attacking Course Proliferation Tertiary-Lifelong

Lewis J. Larson addresses some of the difficult aspects of cutting costs in Adventist colleges and universities. One way of trimming costs is to eliminate or prune redundant courses. The author explains the administrative process of instituting such changes.

I Am a Campus Missionary Tertiary

"I didn't go to university expecting to be a campus missionary. I went determined to study well, stand firm in my faith, serve my local church, and perhaps have a good conversation here and there. But through the caring community of my local church and...

Identifying Factors that Affect Higher Educational Achievements of Jamaican Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary

"This mixed-method explanatory research examined factors that influenced Jamaican Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) members to pursue higher education. It sought to investigate whether the source of the motivation is tied to the Church's general philosophy...

Imagine, Interrupt, Innovate - Internationalising Teaching and Learning Practice Tertiary

"Internationalisation of the curriculum is a key research area at the intersection of teaching and learning...this research project identified key discipline areas at Avondale College of Higher Education in which to perform pedagogical intervention...

INFO Editorial: Contemporary Literacies - Life Skills for Professionals Tertiary

Based on a three-day research conference with the same title, the articles in this issue discuss some of the concerns relating to contemporary literacies, especially as they relate to higher education. What skills do you need to be literate in the 21st century?...

INFO Editorial: Forum Tertiary

In this editorial, Julian Melgosa introduces the reader to this issue of InFo, which features presentations from the AIIAS School of Graduate Studies forum on Quality in Higher Education. The intention of this issue is to present InFo readers with an account...

INFO Editorial: Growing Pains Grade 1-Lifelong

David Streifling, the editor of InFo, discusses the "growing pains" of the journal and of AIIAS in this editorial. Articles in this issue include: Cleanliness...

INFO Editorial: Higher Education Tertiary

Knowing that understanding the questions is the first step to finding the answers, this issue is dedicated to exploring the following current themes being discussed within higher education in the Asia-Pacific region today: 1. What are we really teaching? 2....

INFO Editorial: Higher Education Empowering Development Tertiary

The AIIAS School of Graduate Studies Forum, held November 16-18, 2006, and sponsored specifically by the Department of Public Health, focused on the supporting role that academia should have in assisting development and developing countries. Presentations...

INFO Editorial: Improving Higher Education Tertiary

"Acknowledging professional preparation of students as the common purpose institutions and educators share, and the dimensions of the integrative task this requires, the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies through the School of Graduate...

INFO Editorial: New Beginnings Grade 1-Lifelong

In this editorial, Henry Foster introduces the new scholarly journal "International Forum (INFO)", sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies at the Adventist Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). In an age where information is generated and dispensed...

INFO Editorial: Researching our Own Community Grade 1-Tertiary

"This Forum issue is a look at unique environments in the communities that surround AIIAS, that can help us better understand where our students, clients, and community members are coming from. No matter what line of work we find ourselves in, this type...

Inquiry Teaching in Higher Education - A Critical-Thinking Context Tertiary

“The purpose of this article is to explore benefits and challenges of an inquiry-based approach within the paradigm of critical thinking in higher education. We have examined the biblical roots of an inquiry approach and will define inquiry and discuss...

Institution Building and Theological Education: Nontraditional Seminary in Africa Tertiary-Lifelong

This study seeks to understand how a nontraditional theological Seminary operating in Kitale, Kenya can measure its worth and success in relationship to the students it seeks to educate. Approaching the study from the perspective that an institutions value...

Integrating Employability Skills in the Business Curriculum - A Biblical Rationale Tertiary

This article presents strategies for the development of a biblical rationale for the integration of employability skills in the business curriculum.

Integrating Service into the Life of a University Tertiary-Lifelong

This article explains the steps that Andrews University is taking to integrate service into its curriculum and what world service means in different contexts on its campus. It details the process of developing community service learning and provides some resources...

Inter-Faith Relation in Nigerian Educational Institutions - A Case Study of Selected Tertiary Institutions in the Ilorin Emirate Tertiary

“Currently, ethno-religious conflicts have left untold hardships on families and grudges in the minds of many Nigerians. Therefore, if the practices of faith integration and interfaith relation are managed well, it will result in social, economic and...

Internalization of Values in Students of Adventist Universities in the Inter-American Division Tertiary

In this research work, an attempt was made to measure the degree of internalization of values promoted in the Adventist university environment. The study that was carried out was quantitative and can be classified as exploratory and descriptive, and a cross-sectional...

International Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-Lifelong

Andrews University president Andreasen shares the importance of creating an international climate and ideas that will help make a school truly international. This article explores the motives for international study, and factors that will ensure a truly international...

Interprofessional Education at Two Adventist Universities Tertiary

"Adventist universities and health-care centers are moving forward in promoting interprofessional education and collaboration among their university partners. IPE is necessary to equip future health-care professionals with skills such as communication,...

Is God Coming to Campus Too? Thoughts on the Distinctive Features of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary

This article is an adaptation of Dr. Andreason’s Fall Semester 2005 Convocation speech delivered September 1, 2005 on the campus of Andrews University. Andreasen argues the necessity of Christian colleges and universities offering their students a...

JAE Editorial: Are You Drawing Pictures? Tertiary-Lifelong

Some young people believe higher education to be irrelevant, time-consuming, and costly. These are short-sighted views colored by the desire for instant success and the freedom to order one's life according to personal wishes. The classroom teacher can support...

JAE Editorial: Assessing Adventist Higher Education Kindergarten-Lifelong

Fowler shares a report from the first ever Summit on Seventh-day Adventist higher education held in Loma Linda, California, March 19-21, 1997. Two major themes dominated both the individual and group presentations: Why are we operating colleges and universities?...

JAE Editorial: Church Accreditation, Relevant or Unnecessary? Tertiary-Lifelong

Does Adventist accreditation have a valid place in the changing educational environment? Andrea Luxton believes that the new face of Adventist higher education gives our church's accreditation process even more immediacy and relevance. Articles included in...

JAE Editorial: Education for a Sure Future - Eternity Tertiary-Lifelong

Citing a report on USA higher education, Simmons raises questions about the denomination's higher education system, and suggests reassessment and dramatic change are needed in order to: 1. provide greater access to Adventist higher education 2. be...

JAE Editorial: Future Directions in Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

C. Garland Dulan shares the future goals of the General Conference Department of Education (GCDOE). These goals include: strengthening the faith and learning components of our system; assessing how well the mission, goals, and objectives of our institutions...

JAE Editorial: Getting Out the Good Word! Tertiary-Lifelong

This special issue of JAE compiles and shares presentations made by the presidents of North American Division colleges and universities on the special character of Adventist higher education. These speeches were made at the Higher Education Colloquium in Angwin,...

JAE Editorial: Strength Through Unity Tertiary-Lifelong

Trust and unity within each and among institutions, a shared task based on respect for each other and Christ reflected in the lives of each teacher and administrator should inspire students to enter the field of education. Articles in this issue include:

JAE Editorial: The Future Is Ours to Create Tertiary-Lifelong

In this editorial, Madgwick addresses the challenges Adventist colleges and universities face, noting similarities to challenges faced by many non-Adventist colleges and universities. Madgwick suggests that progress can be made through prayerfully engaging...

JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-Lifelong

This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Sharing Writing Said Best Method; Legal News; Educational Testing Service Forum Cites "Paradox" in Reliance on,...

JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-Lifelong

This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Journal of Adventist Education Soon to be Printed in Four Languages; Increases in Alternative Certification for Teachers;...

JAE: Of Interest to Teachers - Summer 1989 Kindergarten-Lifelong

This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators.

JAE: Of Interest to Teachers- Oct 1992 Kindergarten-Lifelong

This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Four-year Science Curriculum Proposed to 'Empower' High School Students; Preparation of U.S. Science and Math Teachers; U.S....

Job satisfiers and dissatisfiers among the employees of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) - an analysis Tertiary

The purpose of this study was to determine the ranks of motivational and hygiene factors as indicators of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among employees of AIIAS as perceived and desired. The study also attempted to determine the present emotional disposition...

Kenyatta University Adventist Students Build Their Church Tertiary-Lifelong

"Kenyatta University Seventh-day Adventist Church (KUSDA Church) is a modern-day miracle. It’s a miracle because out of small beginnings, it has grown into one of the largest Adventist churches in Kenya with more than 3,000 members, mostly university...

Learning Disabilities Tertiary

This article examines the following issues: What are learning disabilities? How common are they? What are Adventist higher education institutions doing to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities? What does a successful postsecondary student intervention...

Learning to Think at Christian Universities - Philosophical Issues Tertiary

"Critical thinking has not traditionally been a strength of Christian colleges. If we are to address this problem, we must examine the philosophical concerns about whether the goal of critical thinking is truly appropriate for Christian education, and...

Let God Take You to Places Unimagined Tertiary

"There is no limit to what God can do in you, for you, and through you. But to seize this promise, you must rely on the power of God and trust all the way in His will for your life."

Life 101 - Integrating Healthy Balance Into a University's Curriculum Tertiary-Lifelong

The author shares Loma Linda's three portfolio courses in personal and professional wholeness, that help students address 12 goals including academic and the skills, abilities, and characteristics needed by the idea healthy professional graduate (eg. ethics,...

Literary Clubs - Promoting Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills Tertiary

A brief history and current practices of the Oakwood University Literary Guild provides a case study for the importance of literary guilds in a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education. One benefit is that by focusing on student-centered goals...

Literary Clubs: Enhancing Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills Grade 11-Lifelong

Forming literary clubs is one way of enriching the curriculum and motivating in-coming freshmen to think, read, and write critically at a college level. Daley discusses the educator's role in assisting students who arrive at college with inadequate reading,...

Lived Experiences of International Male Married Single Students Tertiary

"The Republic of the Philippines is attracting more and more international students, especially in tertiary institutions. People have realized that the Philippines has high quality education at an affordable cost. Consequently, the increase in the population...

Managing Large Online Courses: The ADU Model Tertiary

The article discusses Adventist University of Health Sciences' (ADU) management of its online courses in Orlando, Florida, including adoption of effective course design, maintenance of required synchronous component, and support for students and instructors.

Managing Large Online Courses: The ADU Model Tertiary

Descriptions of the three online courses being offered by the Adventist University of Health Science (AUHS), in partnership of Embanet-Compass Knowledge Group (ECKG) are presented such as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) nursing program, radiologic sciences program, and diagnostic medical sonography program.

Marketing Adventist Higher Education: Some Practical Strategies Tertiary-Lifelong

Marketing is one of the most important keys to helping Adventist higher education survive.

Marketing Seventh-day Adventist higher education - College-choice motivators and barriers Tertiary

Purpose: Approximately 75% of Seventh-day Adventist college-bound youth do not attend the church's 15 colleges in North America. This study explored the views of Adventist college-bound participants regarding the factors (motivators and barriers) that...

Master Planning: A Design for the Future Kindergarten-Lifelong

How to develop a master plan that provides for future planning. A good master plan should reflect the institution's mission, educational program, land use, and facility development. A master plan format is presented. Campus design must take into account various...

Meeting the Needs of the Part-time College Student Tertiary-Lifelong

Adventist colleges have experienced a dramatic increase in the enrollment of part-time, nontraditional students. However, more than half of North American Adventist colleges have no separate educational programs for these students. Programs at Southwestern...

Mission Realized - Observations on Creating a Unique Academic Program Grade 9-Tertiary

Learn how the International Rescue and Relief Program operates at Union College and how to start such an academic program on your campus.

Multigrade Classroom at the University - The Case of the Subject of History of Architecture II Subject Tertiary

In this paper we intend to demonstrate that traditional education does not consider the person as the center of the teaching-learning process. It is focused on the fulfillment of objectives, rote learning with limited understanding, and models that have more...

Myths and Make Believe Grade 9-Lifelong

This article explores the myths and examines the current state of substance abuse in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in the United States. The authors also examine the role of factors such as belief system, peer influence, and religious participation,...

NAD Colleges and Universities by Degree Tertiary-Lifelong

Search Adventist colleges and universities in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists by degree offered.

New England Adventist Heritage Tours - Understanding the Roots of Adventism Tertiary

As Seventh-day Adventist schools seek to incorporate appropriate field visits to strengthen various aspects of their curriculum, they must go beyond mere secular sites. They should challenge their students to discover their historic and foundational roots...

Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story Grade 9-Tertiary

"This case study responds to the debate over ‘toxic teachers’, tertiary entry ranking and access to university. Implications for federal and state policy are proposed. For 22 years Avondale College of Higher Education has been operating a...

Nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of international students at Andrews University Tertiary

Problem: The problem was to assess the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of international students in order to find whether inadequate knowledge and dietary practices are correlated. Method: A nutrition test and a 24-hour...

Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and use of nutrient supplements by Andrews University students who participate in body building Tertiary

Problem: Differences between body builders and non-body builders with respect to nutrition knowledge, attitudes and the use of nutrient supplements. Method: Subjects were young male students at Andrews University (18-35 years old)....

Observations About Teacher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

An examination of issues directly related to the preservice education of teachers dealt with in the National Commission on Excellence in Education report "A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform." Issues include competency, a grasp...

Organizational conflict - its relationship to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools Tertiary

This study explored the relationship of organizational conflict to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools in the Philippines. The organizational conflict model development by Mealiea and Latham...

Perceived Global Trends Cognition and Management Competencies of Master in Business Administration Students Tertiary

"Today’s successful manager must stay abreast with important global trends and should possess the needed managerial competence in information technology, cross-functional abilities, leadership, emotional intelligence, finance, quantitative techniques, communication, interpersonal relationship, and cross-cultural transactions."

Perception of academic administrators from the association of Christian schools and colleges in the Philippines of current and future continuous quality efforts at their college or university Kindergarten-Lifelong

The purpose guiding this study was to describe the perceptions of the academic administrators regarding the actual and projected quality efforts in Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC) institutions of higher education. The results may serve...

Perception of values relating to character development - A study of college students' views on a Seventh-day Adventist campus Tertiary

Problem: The most important concern of Seventh-day Adventists is the proper and fullest development of character. This study investigates perception patterns on character values and factors influencing positive character development held by subjects...

Perceptions of the Role of the Bible Class in Four Christian Liberal Arts Colleges - Considered in the Context of Conflicting Rationales Tertiary

Problem: The four Seventh-day Adventist senior colleges in Inter-America aim at training Christian professionals who will serve the church either directly on its payroll or indirectly as devoted Christian professional laymen. The colleges are doubly...

Personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of major of college students in Luzon Tertiary

This study investigated the relationship of personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in Luzon. Respondents answered...

Physical Education and Sport from a Christian Perspective Tertiary

Hamerslough addresses several questions regarding physical education and sport. "Is there a place for physical education and sport in Seventh-day Adventist higher education? Is there a difference between Christian sport and sport as engaged in by public...

Potential Goals of the National University of Rwanda as Perceived by Senate Members, Faculty, and Students, with Implications for the Adventist University of Central Africa Tertiary

Problem: The Republic of Rwanda granted the request of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to establish and operate a private university. Rwanda agreed to provide land and recognize degrees and diplomas. The church agreed to have its programs approved...

Predicting seminary faculty engagement with multicultural education Tertiary

Most multicultural theological education research has focused on theoretical or historical pieces and only on a few institutions. This study explored the personal, professional, institutional, and interactional predictors of seminary faculty engagement with...

Predictors of organizational commitment for faculty and administrators of a private Christian university Tertiary

Faculty and administrators of a private Christian university responded to measures of overall, intrinsic, and extrinsic job satisfaction as well as organizational and religious commitment. The survey measured responses on a five-point Likert-type scale. Data...

Preparing Leaders for Eternity Tertiary-Lifelong

Canadian University College President Ganson addresses three essential goals of Seventh-day Adventist education: prepare people for the kingdom; train workers for the church; prepare an educated laity to serve the world. He emphasizes that Adventist colleges...

Preparing Online Students to Engage in Fieldwork Experiences Tertiary

"Is fieldwork feasible in online education? Will the process be the same as that used for traditional face-to-face methods? How will I prepare for this? What responsibilities will the students have? How will I know if the students are really doing the...

Professional Competencies for a Complex World, an Innovative Educational Model Tertiary

Montemorelos University developed an innovative educational model based on competencies for the formation of professionals, which not only promotes professional performance for job success, but also aims at the experience of values, a healthy lifestyle, a...

Putting Spice into College Teaching Tertiary

Ideas for making lectures a lively learning experience for college students. Generalizations are that no teacher can meet the needs of all the students all the time; the best teacher is the one with integrity and a strong character; and, teachers must never...

Quality Control in College Counseling Services - A Team Approach Tertiary-Lifelong

This article discusses evaluation obstacles in student services, growth and development of college counseling services, approaches to evaluation, and four qualitative evaluation strategies, which include: team review; case presentation approach; survey method; and focus groups.

Quality of the Physical Plant and Quality of the Image at the University of Navojoa Tertiary

This research aimed to find an answer to the following problem: Is there a relationship between students' perception of the quality of the physical plant and the perception of the degree of quality of the institutional image?

Re-Visioning General Education - The La Sierra Experience Tertiary-Lifelong

The authors share the process and product of La Sierra's revised general education curriculum. They also outline the background, time-line for this university curriculum implementation, the community service component, and some observations made along the...

Reaching Out to University Students in Mongolia Tertiary

"Mongolia is exceptionally rich with resources of young people, especially college and university students. Adventists do not have their own university in the country, but PCM is active and fully devoted to ministering to the spiritual needs of the country’s...

Readiness for inter-institutional collaboration among Adventist institutions of higher education in North America - Stages of change Tertiary

In this paper submitted for consideration to the Adventist Education Summit at La Sierra University, October 2010, Paulson summarizes findings from his doctoral research. He describes the current status of inter-institutional collaboration among Adventist...

Readiness for inter-institutional collaboration among Adventist institutions of higher education in North America - Stages of change Tertiary

Problem: The current sociological and economic environment faced by higher education in North America has inspired many institutions to form consortiums in an attempt to enhance institutional viability. The Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities...

Recapturing a Sense of Community Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the JAE special higher education issue deals with the loss of community of English scholars resulting from specialization. Specialization has walled teachers in from the academic community in general, and from one another within departments....

Rekindling Commitment and Loyalty Within Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

This article calls for a renewed vision for Adventist higher education and presents reasons to be optimistic in light of the growing debate about its commitment and loyalty to the church. It also calls for a renewal within Adventist academe.

Relationships Effecting College Students’ Perception of Family Influence Impacting their Health and Lifestyle Grade 11-Tertiary

"Investigating the extent of family influence on college students’ perception of health and lifestyle was the focus of this research. Students felt their family influenced their idea of health and for most this was a positive influence with...

Religious Attitudes and Behaviors of College Students - Does Adventist Education Make a Difference? Tertiary-Lifelong

This article presents the process of and findings from the North American Youth Retention Study to consider whether enrollment at an Adventist college makes a difference in religious commitment. It also explores the implications of these findings and how they...

Religious belief and the establishment and maintenance of Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education Tertiary

This study set out to investigate certain questions: 1. Why should a people who anticipate the imminent end of the world engage in the establishment and maintenance of an independent worldwide system of parochial education, including tertiary education? 2....

Riding the K-Wave - PCM Missionaries in Action! Tertiary-Lifelong

"Adventist students in Korea, sent to universities in Taiwan after completing a certain period of training, are front-line missionaries. What they do is not a one-off presentation or event, but a year-long engagement. They actively serve as student missionaries,...

Rustout or Burnout? Tertiary-Lifelong

A college chair offers some suggestions for department chairs for dealing with success.

Sabbath Exams - Problem or Opportunity? Tertiary

Diez tells the personal story of how her Sabbath convictions became an opportunity for witnessing.

Scale of Evaluation of Teaching Performance by University Level Students Tertiary

This study is limited to the consideration of teacher evaluation from the students' point of view, leaving out other means that could provide more information. In this context, the question was posed: What is the construct validity and degree of reliability...

Secularization and the Disappearance of the Holy Tertiary-Lifelong

“God invites us to be a holy nation, a holy people. He doesn’t browbeat us into it. We are invited, and we must in turn be invitational to others.”

Self-esteem and Its Relationship to the Perception of Learning Grade 6-Tertiary

The degree of association between self-esteem and learning presented by architecture students of the Universidad Autónoma de Montemorelos, Nuevo León (UANL), from August to December 2006, was investigated. A quantitative, descriptive, correlation...

Service Learning in Adventist Colleges Tertiary-Lifelong

This article suggests the importance of making service learning an integral part of Adventist higher education academic programs. It also addresses the issues of overcoming resistance from faculty and getting colleges to narrow the gap between mission statements...

Seventh-day Adventism in the US: Committed to Higher Education Tertiary

In this article, attention is given to the historical context in which the relationship between the religious and educational arms of the Seventh-day Adventist church was forged; the commitment of Adventism to higher learning in the US is explored; strategies...

Seventh-day Adventist IBMTE Handbook and Evaluation Resources Tertiary

Download the IBMTE (International Board of Ministerial and Theological Education) Handbook, and other resources for AAA accreditation.

Shaping Character - Moral Education in the Christian College Tertiary

"Arguing that ethics is everybody's business, Arthur Holmes presents in this book a concise survey of moral education - its goals and methods - in the Christian college." Intended for all Christian college teachers, professors, and administrators...

Sharing Adventism in the Classroom - Lessons from Teaching Religion at Loma Linda University Tertiary

How are we to share the Adventist story in the classroom? And can we make it relevant to a new generation of youth in the 21st century? The author offers three perspectives that he has found to be helpful in teaching the Adventist heritage of health at Loma...

Should Adventist Colleges and Universities Differ from One Another? Tertiary-Lifelong

The college and university demographic continues to change as students from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, and Mexico immigrate to the United States. Atlantic Union College President Lashley posits that each of the church's institutions...

Should Adventist Colleges Require Religion Classes? Tertiary

This article argues that the aim of a Christian institution is to uphold its goals to be more than a pursual of a certain course of study, but to harmoniously develop the physical, mental, and spiritual powers. Some goals for Bible classes shared in this article...

Should There Be Two Entry Levels Into Nursing? Tertiary

This article from the JAE special higher education issue presents the opposing views of two nursing educators on whether there should be two entry levels into nursing. They discuss the plan endorsed by the American Nurses' Association, under which four-year...

Speech Sound Disorders Syllabus and Unit Plan Tertiary

This syllabus and lesson/unit plan are from a School of Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate course on Speech Sound Disorders (SSD), particularly Articulation and Phonological Disorders. They are designed from a biblical worldview and incorporate...

Spiritual Experience and the Organizational Commitment of Faculty in Adventist Tertiary Educational Institutions in North Philippines Tertiary

This study investigated linkages between the spiritual experience and organizational commitment of faculty in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary educational institutions in the North Philippines. In so doing, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding...

Spiritual Master-planning - A Short Guide Tertiary-Lifelong

All accredited Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities are expected by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities (AAA) to have a spiritual master plan, a plan that identifies the spiritual goals of the...

Spiritual Well Being and Quality of Life as Correlates of Job Stress Among Academic Chairpersons in Selected Seventh-day Adventist Tertiary Institutions Tertiary

Problem: Stress, like pain, begins at birth and remains common to the human condition throughout life, and it is a factor in the experience of every human being who ever lived. It is not merely universal but it is also endemic and omnipresent. Chairpersons,...

Spiritual Well-being, Faith Maturity, and the Organizational Commitment of Faculty in Christian Colleges and Universities Tertiary

The relationship between the spiritual experience and organization commitment of faculty in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary educational institutions in North Philippines constituted the primary focus of this study. Instrumentation included the Spiritual Well-being...

Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Bachelor of Arts in Theology Curriculum at the University of Arusha, Tanzania Tertiary

Employing descriptive design under the quantitative research methodology, this study of a program in Tanzania "sought to establish stakeholders’ perspective on the relevance of various aspects in the BA Theology Curriculum at the University of...

Statements on Theology and Academic Freedom and Accountability Tertiary-Lifelong

The 1987 Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee voted this official position paper regarding theological freedom and accountability. This paper was presented at the 8th Institute of Christian Teaching.

Strengthening Education and Workplace Linkages - The E-Learning Challenge Tertiary

"Globalization and technology have changed the role and function of today’s educational institutions. Educators need to understand the changes and adapt to them in order to provide students with the needed skills for today’s workplace.

Student Life and the Future of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary

"The student-life program at an Adventist college or university should seek to foster a sense of institutional ownership, promote identity confirmation, and encourage a positive view of the mature Christian life. In order for student-life arrangements...

Students' perceptions of integration of faith and learning and intentional teaching strategies at a Christian university Tertiary

Purpose: This study examined Christian graduate students' perceptions of integration of faith and learning (IFL) in an instructional context where intentional integrative strategies were used to enable IFL for students. Method: This...

Students’ Perceptions on Cooperative Learning at a Faith-Based College in Myanmar Tertiary

"This case study conducted at a faith-based college with 7 participants was meant to analyze the effectiveness of cooperative learning from the perspectives and experiences of the students. The findings showed that students benefited much from cooperative...

Study Habits in Students Belonging to the Adventist Educational System in Chile - Second Report Tertiary

The results of the study focused on descriptive aspects according to the faculty to which the participating university students belonged. The results showed that students from the faculty of theology are those who dedicate more time on average to study.

Study of the Learning Style Preference of Elementary Education Students Tertiary

This descriptive transversal research determines the preference of learning styles (active, reflective, theoretical and pragmatic) of Elementary Education students, with the purpose of establishing the differences in the levels of preference corresponding...

Studying in a Public University? Walk in God’s Way, Witness to Christ’s Method Tertiary

"Studying in a public university provides a unique opportunity to be a true missionary. Use Christ’s method of making friends, place yourself in God’s hands, and God will touch the lives of many!"

Substance Use on Adventist College Campuses - A Summary from Two Surveys Tertiary-Lifelong

This article presents the results of surveys conducted in 1991-1992 on the incidence of substance use and abuse on Adventist college campuses. General conclusions are that Adventist campuses are safer than public college campuses in terms of exposure to addictive...

Summer Bridge - Helping Prospective College Students Build Bridges to Success Grade 8-Tertiary

This article describes a summer program at Southwestern Adventist University that targets students who may not be academically prepared for college. The program focuses on academic preparation, formation of supportive friendships, and involvement in campus...

Teaching an Internet Course in Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the technology issue of JAE discusses the author's first experience teaching a college class entirely online. The author shares some of the pitfalls and drawbacks, as well as suggestions for success and student reactions to the course.

Teaching Ethics Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the JAE special higher education issue addresses why teaching ethics is important and how it should be done. Religion and morality have been separated from the realities of life. Ethical dimensions should be integrated within the context...

Teaching International Students - An Exploratory View Tertiary

"This paper examines the reasons for expanded international enrolment and the ways Australian universities are taking their education product to other locations. It next examines the potential conflict that arises when international students, particularly...

Technology and General Education Tertiary-Lifelong

Students must gain knowledge about the design and function of technological systems in order to understand technology and control it for everyone's benefit. Education needs to become more technologically relevant. As general education attempts to train students...

The Adventist Pioneer Theological Heritage - Implications for Faith, Teaching and Learning Tertiary-Lifelong

Whidden discusses ways to reach postmodern "cultured despisers of religion" who enter religion or theology classes in our universities and don't care about what they are learning in the religion classes they take. This paper was presented at the...

The Alf Model - A Case Study of the Role of Librarians as Mentors in Digital Literacy Tertiary

As illustrated by this case study, “libraries can be a valuable resource for students and staff at all levels of education, but especially at higher education institutions, and can be an important link in the educational metamorphosis of students.”

The Attrition from Christian Faith of our Graduates while at University - Why does it happen, and what can be done about it? Tertiary

“Academic literature, supported by empirical evidence indicates there is a huge drop out from Christian faith amongst those who begin university ostensibly as Christians. While this may be seen as a manifestation of the Parable of the Sower, it nonetheless...

The Challenge of Change Tertiary-Lifelong

Colleges and universities are expected to precipitate change. A college must be unique and yet be interdependent with its sponsoring church in terms of philosophy and mission, enrollment of the youth, and financial support. The challenge of change is addressed...

The Challenge of Growth - Managing the Expansion of Adventist Education Around the World Kindergarten-Lifelong

GC Education Director Dulan explains the structure of the Adventist education system. A case study approach introduces the challenges to the growth of Adventist higher education programs of study, and encourages greater cooperation from institutions in following...

The Christian College Teacher Tertiary-Lifelong

The author presents the challenges and opportunities for Adventist Colleges and shows why teachers in Adventist Colleges play a pivotal role in Christian Education. He develops this theme by exploring the role of the teacher as an instructor, as a person,...

The Classroom Teacher in the New Millenium Tertiary-Lifelong

With the growing trend toward larger classes, greater specialization, and increased use of technology to convey information, the role of the classroom teacher seems to be more and more impersonal. Union College President Smith addresses this apparent disconnect,...

The College and Its Community Tertiary-Lifelong

President Greenlaw shares how Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is able to connect and integrate with faculty, staff, students, and communities of various religious and social backgrounds.

The Conception and Development of a Mission Nursing Class Tertiary-Lifelong

Laura Curry Nyirady began with a vision of creating a course for senior nursing students that would spark their interest in health care among underprivileged peoples in developing countries. This article chronicles the development of her vision for the course,...

The Critical Role of Research in Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong

Undergraduate college and university students can benefit from hands on action research in their areas of study. This article shares how academic departments and faculty members can create an environment that supports and provides opportunities for undergraduate...

The Cultural Identity of Montemorelos University - A Study of Values in the Context of Globalization Tertiary

What kind of education do men and women of the 21st century need in order to live in the context of globalization? The process of identity construction is often altered by multiple and varied contextual pressures, although education plays a key role in the...

The demographics, psychographics, reasons for giving, and reasons for not giving of alumni donors and nondonors to two Seventh-day Adventist universities Tertiary

The discovery of predictors of Adventist alumni giving behavior will assist university personnel both in identifying alumni who are potential donors and preparing effective funding proposals to optimize philanthropic education and resource acquisition. Additional study of the relationships between the various predictors of Adventist alumni giving behavior is recommended. Encouraging philanthropy, in general, by alumni appears to enhance alumni-giving behavior to their Adventist alma mater.

The effectiveness of cooperative learning teams using the Bcube(TM) process Tertiary

Problem: Cooperative learning is attempted by placing students in group learning situations in which they receive assignments without a structured group or team-formation process. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Bcube(TM) process with...

The effects of maternal parenting style and religious commitment on self-regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African-American parochial college students Tertiary

This study explored relations between religiosity, both parent and student, and maternal parenting style and student academic self-regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African-American youth attending a parochial college. Eighty-five students...

The empirical development of a college curriculum of the Epistle to the Galatians Tertiary

Problem: Seventh-day Adventist adolescents need a clear understanding of the gospel which provides the assurance of salvation. Since in Seventh-day Adventist colleges there is no curriculum for the Epistle to the Galatians, this study was intended to...

The Essential Characteristics of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

Geraty looks at the ways that Seventh-day Adventist higher education is unique to secular institutions. This paper was presented at the 12th Institute of Christian Teaching.

The Essential Characteristics of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

This article discusses the following essential characteristics of Adventist Higher Education: identity, mission, and the physical, mental, spiritual realms, as well as developing the intellect. It concludes with a list of challenges. This article is based...

The Experience of Community Service in Mexican Adventist Universities Tertiary-Lifelong

The idea of values formation in general, and prosocial values in particular, is of increasing interest to curriculum planners and administrators in higher education. The use of community service as a prosocial training strategy has served universities in recent...

The Future of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

This article explores the challenges facing Adventist education in the US and offers three conditions that are required: it must be authentically Adventist, of high quality, and adequately supported. It then explores seven options: liquidation, consolidation,...

The Future of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

A board chairman's perspective on the future of Adventist higher education. Issues to be addressed for Adventist education to survive along its chartered lines include: communicating the importance of Christian education, information sharing, enhancing the secondary school relationship, addressing financial dilemmas, cutting operating costs, too many colleges, salaries, and institutional board responsibilities.

The Future of SDA Higher Education - A North American College President's Perspective Tertiary-Lifelong

Adventist higher education has grown in the past 100 years, but the question is whether it has much of a future. These concerns reflect the current decline in enrollment and therefore loss in operating revenue. Finances are the reason why students attend state...

The Healing Arts Tertiary-Lifelong

Loma Linda University President Hart quotes an ancient Chinese proverb which says "Go to the people, live among them, learn from them, love them" in referring to the commitment Adventist health care must maintain. Hart shares three areas of concern...

The How and Why of Starting a Faculty Book Club Tertiary

Research has shown faculty learning communities, of which book clubs are a type, to have positive effects. For example, “they create connections and networks for isolated teachers, foster multidisciplinary curricula, and help construct community in higher...

The Impact of student evaluative feedback on the perception of the teaching faculty at Andrews University Tertiary

Problem: Educational researchers have little consensus of opinion regarding the usefulness of student evaluations and much less of the use of student evaluative feedback as a means of improving teachers' performance. However, because a movement of educational...

The Importance of and Relationship Between Admissions Criteria for Undergraduate Students and the Management of the Office of Admissions in Seventh-day Adventist Institutions of Higher Education Tertiary

Problem: The selection and admission of undergraduate students involves the admissions office in the responsibility of maintaining; the delicate threefold balance of academic excellence and quality, institutional economic stability, and the provision...

The Importance of Training Faculty to Integrate Faith With Learning Kindergarten-Tertiary

Faith integration is a vital part of Christian education, including at the university level. What can administrators do to prepare their faculty to create classrooms where this happens in a meaningful way?

The Influence of University Personnel Upon Students Spirituality at Selected Adventist Universities in West Africa Tertiary

Problem and Purpose. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a deep concern for youth and young adults' spirituality. Hence the church established institutions of higher learning with the aim of restoring in youth and young adults the image of God in which they...

The Lived Experiences of Students and Faculty of a Christian College who Participated in a Short-term International Mission Trip Tertiary

One-on-one interviews with mission trip participants revealed the following themes: cultural adaptation, relationships, spiritual factors, and personal gain.

The management performance of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) as perceived by AIIAS students Tertiary

This study identifies the perceptions of students at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on the institution’s management performance. The concepts and principles of the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges...

The market position of a university relative to an ideal - A study of constituent and faculty perceptions Tertiary

Problem: Specialists in educational trends forecast declining enrollments for higher education until at least the end of the twentieth century. Because of these forecasts many educators have turned to marketing in an effort to find assistance in meeting...

The Missiological Roots of Adventist Higher Education and the Ongoing Tension Between Adventist Mission and Academic Vision Tertiary-Lifelong

The birth of Seventh-day Adventist higher education [was] filled with tension between the missiological/theological goals of the ecclesiastical leaders who founded it and the academics who operated it. Both had something valuable to contribute, as Knight explores.

The Nature of Management Dilemmas Used as Academic Projects in Higher Education Tertiary

"This study investigated the management dilemmas of 53 business executives, the resolution of which were critical to the sustainable growth of their companies. These dilemmas provided internship project opportunities for graduate management students....

The Ombudsperson's Role in Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

The role of ombudsperson in Adventist colleges and universities is very recent. An Andrews University's ombudsperson explains the role of the position and its importance in the college and university community.

The Performance of Trilogy Functions of Higher Education of Selected NOCEI-member HEIs in the CALABARZON Provinces Tertiary

"Often the three functions of the trilogy of higher education, which consist of teaching, research and community service, are not assigned equal merit. The priority for performance is only given to teaching, and to a certain extent to research efforts,...

The Power of Service in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

Columbia Union College President Wisbey asks "How will our vision for Christian education enable students to take seriously the call of Jesus to be His hands and feet in a world in which wealth and poverty co-exist, where images of hunger and death are...

The Process of Educational Expansion - Adventist Higher Education in Brazil Tertiary

In the last decade of the 19th century, the period that marked the beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (IASD), serious thought was given to establishing educational institutions to serve as support in the development and dissemination of Adventist...

The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women, Rape Myth Acceptance, and Sexual Coercive Experiences of Male and Female Students at Religious and Public Colleges Tertiary

Problem: The purpose of this study was to find the prevalence of sexual coercion and to explore relationships between sexual coercion, attitudes toward women, and rape myth acceptance of men and women on Seventh-day Adventist and public college campuses....

The relationship between factual knowledge of osteoporosis and the dietary practice of the young female college student Tertiary-Lifelong

Problem: The purpose of this study was to establish whether a relationship existed between the factual knowledge of osteoporosis and the related dietary practices associated with the prevention of osteoporosis among young female college students. Method:...

The relationship between spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence, marital needs, and marital satisfaction: a correlational study among married students at AIIAS Tertiary

This study examined the relationship between spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence, and marital satisfaction. Harley’s model of marital satisfaction, which emphasized the fulfillment of needs as a basis for determining satisfaction, was used. The...

The Relationship of Academic Workload Typologies and Other Selected Demographic Variables to Burnout Levels Among Full-time Faculty in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities in North America Tertiary

Problem statement: Research has shown that burnout is a widespread phenomenon among teachers, and that workload could be a possible predictor. No study had been done to date in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in North America to determine...

The relationship of faith maturity and religious attitude to academic performance and satisfaction with life Tertiary

This study investigated the relationship of faith maturity and religious attitude to academic performance and satisfaction with life among senior college students of Adventist tertiary schools in the Philippines. The subjects were 500 senior students from...

The Relationship of Leadership Characteristics of Academic Deans in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities to Their Performance Levels as Perceived by Educational Administrators and Faculties Tertiary

Problem: The research literature in educational administration describes few studies directed toward identifying the relationship of specific characteristics of administrators to their performance levels. Yet such research would be useful in providing...

The Role and Responsibilities of Andrews University Trustees as Perceived by Themselves Tertiary

Problem: The university board of trustees is the single most important group of the university to guide an institution in fulfilling its goals and objectives. While it may seem that trustees have a grasp of their responsibilities to the institution...

The Role of a Historically Black College in Adventist Education Tertiary-Lifelong

President Baker provides a brief history of Oakwood College as a historically black college (HBC), and shares insight into the role, direction, and purpose the college has taken. Baker posits that a historically black college in the Adventist context offers...

The Role of Christian Educational Institutions in Improving Economic Self-Reliance Tertiary

This article argues that Christian educational institutions in Africa can play a major role in improving economic self-reliance within the continent, if those who establish Christian universities there take time to plan the programs and activities in those...

The role, status and qualifications of the chief advancement officer in selected institutions of higher education Tertiary

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to gather data concerning the role status and qualifications of chief advancement officers serving in American private colleges and universities. Specifically, this study collected information relating to personal...

The Sabbath - Our Delight and Our Duty Tertiary-Lifelong

"I encourage all Adventist students around the world to remain faithful to God, who has called us into 'this marvelous light' (1 Peter 2:9, NKJV). The special light we have is the truth of the Sabbath, which is a sign (Ezekiel 20:20) between God and us...

The Small Group - Connected for Wellness and Success in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary

"Adventist education emphasizes a balanced, holistic preparation for life in varied careers and fields of study. It stresses the need for physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth, as well as health and wellness as a basis for successful living....

The Sociological Imagination and a Christian Worldview Tertiary-Lifelong

The author provides an overview of sociology and shows how many elements of sociological theory are consistent with a Christian worldview; and therefore, can be an important part of the general-education curriculum at most Adventist colleges. The article also...

The Student Missionary Experience and Its Impact on Young Adults Tertiary-Lifelong

This qualitative study aims to find out how and in what aspect a year of Student Missionary (SM) experience impacts the college students who serve. Former SMs from four Adventist colleges and universities were interviewed. The Christian Spiritual Participation...

The Study of Religion in Graduate Degree Programs - Opportunities and Structural Issues Tertiary

Cafferky examines benefits and challenges of several options for integrating a religion component in a post-graduate curriculum plan, including: offer a course in religion offered by a religion professor; offering a course in religion tailored to the issues...

The Synergy of Building up Brand Equity - A Perception of the AIIAS Experience Tertiary-Lifelong

This study dealt with how AIIAS brand identity has developed into a perceived corporate reputation by taking into consideration the critical success factors of its development. Expressing this synergistic interaction mathematically, R = f (B + BC + P); where...

The Teacher of the Church - The Adventist Historian Tertiary-Lifelong

Why teach history? What is its place in Adventist higher education? Blaich examines the role and purpose of history, its place in the curriculum, and the dangers of post-modernism. Additional ideas presented include: Learning to be Human; The Historian in...

The Unlikely Heroes of Judges Tertiary-Lifelong

Two professors from seemingly diverse disciplines, English Literature and Biblical Studies, present a case for teaching the Old Testament Book of Judges as an upper division interdisciplinary course. This article explores all Judges has to offer both students...

The Virtual Mentor Program - An Initiative to Support First-year Students and Students at Risk Tertiary

Both traditional and online students can struggle for a variety of reasons. Virtual mentor programs are designed to identify those potentially at risk and to offer assistance as appropriate.

Theoretical Contributions of Graduate Research - An Investigative Study in the Philippines Tertiary

"The purpose of this study was to determine the level of theoretical contribution present in the dissertations and theses of the education and business departments of a private institution of higher education in the Philippines."

Thirdspace Engenders Theological Education Tertiary

"Clergy women in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church speak for the first time of their theological training at a private Christian tertiary institution in Australia. A phenomenological design is used to capture and analyse Clergy women's collective lived...

Toward Spiritual Assessment in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-Lifelong

The author responds to Elder Folkenberg's 1997 Total Commitment document by highlighting tensions in higher education that should be addressed in the current interest in spiritual development and assessment. The article explores the distinct roles of scholars...

Towards an Epistemological Integration of Truth in Adventist Higher Education Tertiary

This essay addresses the need to maintain a unitary and unifying vision of the knowledge of truth from a theological, philosophical, scientific, technological and artistic perspective. Adventist educators need to possess a unitary vision of truth based on...

Town and Gown: Enhancing Relationship Between College and Community Tertiary-Lifelong

Pacific Union College president Osborn discusses the importance of Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education making and keeping a growing, reciprocal relationship with the communities in which the exist.

Trustee and trusteeship of selected private universities and colleges in the United States of America and Canada Tertiary

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the demographics, responsibilities and role perceptions of board members in all Universities and Colleges of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada and the United States of America. The study dealt...

Understanding My Sikh Friends Tertiary-Lifelong

"The goal of a Sikh believer is inward transformation―namely, to resist selfish and worldly pursuits through praying, working, serving, and almsgiving."

Understanding the Spiritual Development and Faith Experience of College and University Students on Adventist Campuses Tertiary-Lifelong

In a presentation at the Adventist Higher Education Summit in 1997, Roger Dudley provides theory and practical examples of how to enhance faith development in youth.

Waldensian Zeal in Public Campus Ministry - An Interview with Dale Sherman and Barnabas Hope Grade 11-Lifelong

"In this interview, Dialogue speaks with the former and present Public Campus Ministry (PCM) and Waldensian Student coordinators for the Middle East and North Africa region. The conversation took place at a time when the baton of leadership had...

What Alumni Can Do For Their School Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the JAE special higher education issue suggests what alumni can do to increase the viability of their alma mater.

What Do Seventh-Day Adventist Students Need to Know About Science? Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the JAE special science issue claims that Adventist science education has the responsibility to guide students into an understanding of the issues involved in the controversy being waged between modern science and the Bible. Adventist educational...

What is a Good Course Syllabus? Tertiary-Lifelong

Why do you need a good course syllabus? A well-developed course syllabus should help both the instructor and the student. The structure and content of the syllabus will vary, depending on the nature of the course and the instructional activities preferred...

What Is the Special Character of an Adventist College or University? Tertiary

Taylor discusses six key commitments of Adventist post-secondary education “around which the educational community can rally and in which important developments can take place.” In addition to discussing each commitment, the article provides recommendations...

Where to Go for a Christian Research Degree [Part 1] Tertiary

“In this mixed methods research project questionnaires and interviews were used to determine what is valued by current and past [higher degree research] candidates of Avondale and which areas of our [higher degree research] programs need further development....

Where to Go for a Christian Research Degree? Part 2 of a Two-part Report Tertiary

“This paper reports on research conducted at [Avondale University] which focused on the following two questions: What were the differences between the way current candidates and graduates reported on their postgraduate learning experiences in the [Master...

Who's In Charge? Observations on Governance In Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong

Adventist historian Greenleaf shares keypoints in Adventist education history regarding issues of governance, and the relationship between church and school administration. The article strives to answer the question, "Will the weight of circumstances...

Why the Study of Religion Belongs in Adventist Graduate Programs Tertiary

This article calls for a change to make religion courses a requirement for graduate students in Adventist schools. Currently many graduate programs do not require religion credits. In Loma Linda University, a proposal passed that requires graduate students...

Working Smarter, Not Harder - Administrative Leadership Styles in Adventist Colleges Tertiary-Lifelong

This article shares the results of research conducted at the 1995 General Conference session in Utrecht, Holland, gathered from Adventist college and university presidents throughout the world field and provides a challenge to administrative excellence in...

You Can't Tell a School By Its Name Tertiary-Lifelong

This article from the JAE special higher education issue asks what causes so many colleges and universities that began as Christian institutions to lose their identity. A survey of some possible practical, emotional, and philosophical contributing factors...

Mentoring - An Intervention Program for Non-traditional Students Tertiary-Lifelong

"The flexibility and accessibility offered by online studies are very attractive to non-traditional students. Their decision to continue with a program, however, may be strongly influenced by their work and family responsibilities. Mentoring is an important...

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