2024 Small College Leadership Workshops
Join fellow Christian academia administrators as we hear expert advice and discuss how to effectively operate a small Christian college.
How to Develop Useful Alumni Associations (Part 6): Finding and Funding Alumni Board Members and Staff
Whether your school is starting out with volunteer alumni leadership or is considering hiring a part-time alumni officer, here are some ideas for finding and funding them.
Should Christian Universities Issue Public Statements about Evil & Current Events?
Events since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 have taught us that we live in an age of moral and political confusion in academia. Administrators at elite universities do not know whether or how to offer moral clarity and wisdom about current events, such...
Is Leaving the 99 for the 1 Bad for Retention?
When and how should Christian university faculty and administrators go after the one student who is falling behind without leaving the 99 stranded?
2024 FAFSA / Financial Aid Processing Changes
2024 brings numerous changes and not-so-simple simplifications in financial aid rules, forms, and processing requirements. Find out more here.
7 Key Fundraising Responsibilities of Christian College Board Members
Many trustees are not aware of the full extent of their fundraising responsibilities. Approving the budget is not only a fiscal decision but also a fundraising decision! Ultimately, trustees are accountable for achieving your institution’s funding goals. So, if you...
What I learned as Dean
From faculty to dean, Derek Chinn reveals the personal and professional challenges of being dean and the support that has helped him push through.
When Faculty Retreat or Resist: Opportunities for Restoration
Leadership within Christian higher education can result in resistance and silence among faculty, which can also lead to opportunities for restoration.
Best-Practice Takeaways from Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) during COVID
This case study about one institution’s emergency remote teaching from 2020-2022 revealed key best practices for faculty, leadership, and students.
A Successful Exercise to Teach New Faculty How to Integrate a Christian Worldview
New faculty at Christian colleges in every discipline have almost never had to integrate their faith while pursuing their degree programs at secular universities. This exercise can begin their faith integration journey.
The Christian Library Reference Interview: Connecting Students to God’s Worldview
The Christian college librarian is in a unique position to help faculty and to help their students connect with God’s worldview.
How to Develop Useful Alumni Associations (Part 5): Communicating with Alumni Volunteers
In Part 4, we looked at many alumni volunteer opportunities, especially as a way for them to stay connected to your school. Another way Christian colleges can help alumni feel connected to their schools is by communicating well with alumni and helping alumni to...
Four AI / CHAT GPT-Inspired Academic Integrity Policy Statements
With the advent of CHAT GPT and other AI content creators, academic integrity policies at Christian universities need to be updated with, at minimum, a collaboration policy statement.
How to Transform an Academic Dean into a Good Faculty-Shepherd
A Christian college dean is ideally a very good shepherd, charged with supporting his faculty morally, socially, intellectually, and emotionally.
Five Key Practices-Used by High-Retention Schools with a Significant Black Population
Students’ financial resources and academic capabilities at college entry are two key factors in developing high-retention programs and practices in Christian colleges with high black student population..
How King David’s Estate Plan Can Support Your Christian College Mission and God’s Generational Blessings
Discover how King David’s estate plan carried on his generational goals for God’s kingdom purposes and how the fundraising and development team at your Christian college can, too.
Primer for Effective Leadership in Christian Higher Education: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Opportunities
This article delves into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in small Christian colleges and offers insights into fostering a Christ-centered approach to leadership.
Sustainable Fundraising Strategies for Christian Institutions: Nurturing Faithful Support for Enduring Impact
Explore innovative, sustainable, and successful fundraising methods tailored to the needs and values of Christian institutions.