by David Agron, Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015, Accreditation, Fall
As an accreditation consultant, I have several times been asked questions like, “What would it take for us to add ATS accreditation?” To answer that question, I often start with a discussion of full-time faculty requirements for accreditaton. While there...
by David Agron, Ph.D. | Jun 6, 2015 | 2015, Fundraising, Recruiting, Summer
(Excerpted from, Finding Funds for a Small Christian College, by David Agron, Ph.D) A college newsletter can be an exceptional tool for recruiting donors and students—really. But how do you entice a potential donor or student to actually read your newsletter and...
by David Agron, Ph.D. | Jun 6, 2015 | 2015, Accreditation, Summer
Who decides if your school is a good school (and what does the government have to do with it)? This question requires a basic understanding of state approval and accreditation. In many countries, the government — perhaps their ministry of education — provides credible...
by David Agron, Ph.D. | Jun 6, 2015 | 2015, Last WORD, Summer
Theological Schools Impact Communities (Excerpted from commencement address at Yellowstone Christian College) Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they...
by David Agron, Ph.D. | Jan 25, 2015 | Academics, Spiritual Life, Winter
Integration of Faith and Scholarship is not “a Given,” Even in Christian Colleges We know we need God to somehow be involved in what we do in our schools. Can Christian schools depend on standard secular methods to achieve spiritual goals? A slavish...