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Adventist EDGE - Southern Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12The NAD Southern Union's Office of Education website includes resources for administration, early childhood, elementary, secondary, distance learning, and library/information services. -
1980-1985 Five Years of Change in SDA Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis report from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue introduces the division educational leaders, presents enrollment statistics, accreditation issues, the current education situation of institutions, and headquarters organization and planning. -
A School With a Mission: Discovering a Vision For The Future Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue states that every school should have a statement of mission to provide focus and direction. Christ's statement of mission helps to focus a mission statement. The focus of mission must look beyond the... -
Addressing the Needs of the Non-Traditional Learner LifelongNontraditional learner needs must be addressed by colleges and universities. Higher education has changed due to the fewer students between the ages of 18-22 and the rapidly changing job market, which requires retraining and advanced training. Institutions... -
Adventist Colleges and Universities and the Almighty Rankings TertiaryGregorutti 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... -
All About the Church's New Commission on Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongDuring the 2000 Annual Council, the General Conference Executive Committee appointed The Commission on Higher Education (CHE). In this article, Garland Dulan shares the CHE progress report on the following areas: academic programs, financial management, strategic... -
Attitudes toward CUC TertiaryThis survey report was conducted by the Center for Creative Ministry on behalf of the Columbia Union Conference. There were 1,404 people randomly sampled in Adventist congregations in February 2000. This gives a report based on that sampling, of various attitudes... -
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... -
Binge Drinking - A New College Epidemic Grade 12Alcohol 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 Faith in the College Religion Class Tertiary-LifelongReid 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... -
Coming of Age -- Learning Disabilities at the Postsecondary Level TertiaryThis 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;... -
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... -
Dialogue Editorial: Inspire to be. Empower to share. TertiaryIn 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... -
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... -
Education, Evangelism, Nurture - A Dean of Education Looks at Current Concerns Kindergarten-LifelongEducators and administrators need to exalt the role of education as a truly evangelistic mission backed by quality academic training and spiritual commitment. The author's convictions regarding Adventist education are that it provides the most sustained, comprehensive... -
Exemplary Adventist Colleges Kindergarten-LifelongThis column lists recent awards and notable achievements of Adventist colleges and universities worldwide in the areas of service, academics, and outreach. -
Factors that Impact Involvement in Compassion Ministries TertiaryThis paper presents a study with purpose to identify factors that impact the levels of commitment to compassion ministries of Seventh-day Adventist pastors, laity, and community service personnel. A valid empirical base had not been established. -
Financing Church Colleges Tertiary-LifelongFor 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,... -
Forming Partnerships to Enhance Student Learning Grade 11-TertiaryConsider 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. -
Fundraising - Higher Education Management Series TertiaryFocusing on fundraising, "this monograph is the fourth in a series produced by the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The series intends to provide an orientation to major issues in higher education and is written... -
Geography Education: A Critical Need Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE article discusses the importance of and need for geography education at all levels of the Adventist educational system. The Adventist church cannot properly conduct its world-wide, God-given responsibilities if its young people are never seriously... -
Goals of the Undergraduate Experience: A Christian Perspective TertiaryChristian 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... -
How College Impacts Student Spirituality TertiaryThis article examines various studies that explore the impact of attending college on the spirituality of Seventh-day Adventist youth. The article examines Adventist youth attending secular universities as well as those who attend Christian universities. The... -
How to Plan for an Accreditation Visit from the Adventist Accrediting Association TertiaryPreparing for a higher education accreditation visit can seem daunting. This detailed description of the committees, tasks and timelines from the Washington Adventist University faculty member designated as their AAA self-study chair includes tips to make... -
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... -
Implementing the Integration of Faith and Learning on the College Campus - A Developmental Model Tertiary-LifelongDenison examines "the problem of the diminished influence of the Adventist educational system and the need for a coherent Adventist Christian worldview to serve as a foundation for the endangered school system. A process is suggested for bringing that... -
JAE Editorial: Global Trends in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongHumberto Rasi discusses several trends in Adventist education such as academic quality, parental involvement, teacher accountability, enrollment, spirituality and biblical values, service orientation, missionary service, strategic planning, innovation, and... -
Knowledge Management and its Applicability to Higher Educational Institutions Tertiary"Knowledge management is a critical element that many business organizations are using to gain competitive advantage today. The rapid changes happening in the business setting demand that businesses employ knowledge as a raw material for innovation and... -
Learning Thresholds - A Journey in Online Learning and Teaching TertiaryTransitioning from face-to-face teaching to an online/blended delivery format can be a scary move to make. This study identified dominant domains of learning thresholds for three tertiary teachers new to online teaching. -
Literary Clubs - Promoting Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Skills TertiaryA 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... -
Mamarapha - Teaching Indigenous Adults Tertiary-LifelongMamarapha commenced as a tertiary level initiative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries (ATSIM). Now in its 12th year of operation, the College offers a cluster of courses: pastoral ministry training for indigenous ministers; ministry studies... -
Master Planning: A Design for the Future Kindergarten-LifelongHow 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... -
Preparing for College and Career Unit 7 - Choosing a College Grade 9-Grade 12These are the student materials for Unit 7 of the free online course Preparing for College and Career. The course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management,... -
Putting Spice into College Teaching TertiaryIdeas 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 of Vegetarian Cafeteria Services and Students’ Overall Satisfaction with their University Tertiary"A major challenge for students at the university level is to adjust to the food provided by the campus’ cafeteria, and the adjustment is further complicated when a school offers a vegetarian diet (Hartwell, Edwards, & Brown, 2011). The purpose... -
Spiritual Life for College and Beyond TertiaryThis booklet presents four principles, taken from Scripture and experience, that will, if applied personally, provide context and direction for what lies ahead. The four principles are encapsulated in a simple, easy to remember acronym: LIFE. LIFE stands for... -
Student Attitude & Opinions At Florida Hospital College of Health Science TertiaryThis paper reports a study of student attitudes and opinions at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. A profile of the student body has been created to assist in planning for marketing, recruitment and student services. It is based on data from a questionnaire. -
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... -
Technology Education: Integrating New Approaches Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the JAE special technology and education issue suggests what is important in the training of people to function in a technological society. -
The Challenge of Change Tertiary-LifelongColleges 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 Future of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongA 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 Relationship of Student Retention to Teacher/Student Personality Types at Summit Christian College Tertiary"For the past 3 decades, retention studies have emerged as being of significant importance to the smaller colleges and universities, especially the private colleges and universities, including Summit Christian college. With the decline in the high-school... -
What Alumni Can Do For Their School Tertiary-LifelongThis 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-LifelongThis 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 the Special Character of an Adventist College or University? TertiaryTaylor 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...