You are invited to join fellow administrators and academic colleagues in our monthly small group mentoring workshops developed especially to address the needs of small Christian schools: About the Workshop Overcome the challenge of finding and hiring great faculty members at a small Christian college. By the end of this workshop you will discover . […]
Most Christian colleges know their fundraising strategies must change as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns, but few know exactly how to respond. The pandemic has come during a time when many schools were ramping up their fundraising efforts to cash in on record levels of charitable giving in the U.S. How many donations has been unrealized […]
Higher education has faced two severe economic hits in the last decade, with long-term ripple effects. The economic downturn resulting from the Great Recession quickly surfaced questions as higher education fought a financial and market slide over a period of months and years. The hit administered by the pandemic of 2020 has been much more […]
You may be asking which conferences will occur during this crazy year, either live or virtually. You may be wondering whether an online conference will meet your needs. The following table can answer a few of your questions. Organizations that have scheduled their annual meetings during the Fall semester of 2020 plan to hold them […]
ABHE Applicant ATS Associate Member TRACS Corresponding Institution DEAC 24 Conditions of Eligibility 8 Conditions of Eligibility (13 counting sub-points) 17 Conditions of Eligibility (38 counting sub-points) 7 Eligibility Criteria (brief version) with a complete list of requirements in Part 2, Section I, Eligibility Requirements, DEAC Accreditation Handbook, pp. 10–11. *Tenets of Faith *Nonprofit Status […]
How do I start an academic library? you might be wondering. If you are helping to raise up a new, small Christian college, you know that you need to establish a library that meets your students’ academic needs as well as the mission and vision of your institution. But you and your team might not […]
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed on March 27, 2020, providing important temporary financial aid allowances to assist students during the pandemic. Here are the five most significant changes that the financial aid department at your Christian college needs to be aware of: 1. Temporary Loan Relief The CARES Act […]
What ministry work in your university remains undone due to lack of financial bandwidth? If you can think of a lot of undone ministry work, then you know that although university administrators serve a heavenly purpose, each of us face an earthly reality—cash flow is “king,” even for non-profit faith-based colleges and universities. Positive cash […]
How should I be addressing student retention issues in the midst of a pandemic? I am finding myself in the role of Director of Admissions saying something to students for retention and recruiting purposes that I never thought I would say . . . Yes, Sammy, I agree that your withdrawing from the program right […]
The classroom is where your school’s mission is or is not accomplished. Do adjunct faculty members teach a substantial number of classes at your school? If so, you will not fully accomplish your school’s mission without helping them feel that they are a valuable addition to your school’s team, values, and mission. Here are five […]
