5 Strategies for Increasing Enrollment at Theological Institutions with Limited Resources
Increasing and maintaining enrollment. That’s the task of every higher education school, and is especially challenging for theological institutions, many of which must function with limited resources in contrast to their secular counterparts. The purpose of this...
Retrenchment and Renewal in Christian Post-Secondary Education
What some have called a “perfect storm” of disruptive circumstances has impacted all of post-secondary education in both Canada and the United States for the last five years. The result has been two interrelated trends that have especially shaped Christian colleges...
Six Months into the New Administration: What’s the Prognosis for Higher Education?
"Whenever there is a transition to a new president and new political party, there is always a delay in new policy guidance and development, as a new administration makes its plans and chooses its leaders for the tasks ahead." Harry S. Weber At the U.S. Department of...
Writing Student Learning Outcomes: A Guide
Below is a brief but thorough overview of how teachers can guide students into knowledge, skill and demonstration of a subject through the use of a Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). Here, we will look at how to write an effective SLO that also complies with your...
Your Son’s Mentor: Distinguished Professor Che Guevara
“I am one of those people who believes that the solution to the world’s problems is to be found behind the Iron Curtain” (Che Guevara). Matthew Guevara is not related to the Cuban revolutionary / leftist hero Che Guevara, yet it seems he has received significant...
Fairness for All (FFA) Legislation and Christian Colleges: Pros & Cons
Where are the dead ends in this labyrinth? Where are the landmines? Is Fairness for All (FFA) Legislation good or bad for Christian higher education institutions? To help you think through these issues, we are providing two articles on this subject: one pro and one...
Fairness for All: In the debate between LGBTQ rights and religious freedom, is there a way forward? (Pro Article)
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) has been exploring a legislative initiative sometimes called Fairness for All. This initiative seeks to find a way to simultaneously combine federal protections for religious freedom and for LGBTQ persons, two...
The “Fairness for All” Proposal: Is It Really Fair? (Con Article)
Sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) laws have banned religious adoption agencies from placing children only with opposite-sex married couples, and required Christian bakers to bake cakes celebrating same-sex weddings, businesses to address people by their...
SB 1146 Update: The Future of California’s Christian Colleges & Universities
Christian higher education in the Golden State dodged a major bullet last year in the form of targeted legislation posing an existential threat to religious liberty. Early versions of SB 1146, if enacted, would have marked the beginning of the end for...
Developing a Board of Ambassadors, Advocates, and Your Biggest Fans
Several years ago, I was invited to join the board of directors of our regional food bank. At the first board meeting I attended, I didn’t have a clear understanding of the cause or my role. I didn’t fully understand the focus or the mission of the organization. I did...
A Lesson from Joshua on Passing the Baton
Sadly, on rare occasions I have served with people who were more interested in building their own kingdoms than the Kingdom of God. Still, they do some good. Even Judas only took some of the money from the bag with which he had been entrusted. Might there someday...
Shoot the Pirates: And Three Other Strategies for Safeguarding Your School’s Mission (Part 2)
What do Christian colleges have in common with corporate America? Mission drift. So pervasive is this problem that it got the attention of the witty writers at The Onion, a satirical “news” publication. In a 2012 article, a fictitious CEO explains that his “company...
What Role Does a Gift Range Chart Play in Your Fundraising Success?
What Is a Gift Range Chart? A gift range chart is an empirical tool based on sound statistical analysis used to determine how many potential donors you will need to ask to raise a specific amount of money. A gift range chart is based on the “giving pyramid” that shows...
Dangers in the Managing of Title IV Programs
Recent audits and U.S. Department of Education program reviews reveal several areas which if mishandled or overlooked can cause problems for institutions. In our efforts to alert you to potential problems, we also offer solutions or procedures to avoid dangers in...
How to Get Everybody Talking About Your School
Everybody should be talking about your school. I want your supporters, faculty, and students to talk about your school. I want them to talk about how they love what you do. If they are happy, they will tell their friends, their neighbors, and they will share about you...
How Leveraging Technology Impacts Enrollment Goals
Rising student expectations, increased competition, and the pressure to reach enrollment goals means it is more important than ever for schools to differentiate themselves in this difficult landscape. For Saint Leo University, a liberal arts-based school...
Conference Profile: Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU)
The mission of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is: "To advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth." The CCCU is an...
Shoot the Pirates: And Three Other Strategies for Safeguarding Your School’s Mission (Part 1)
Safeguarding against Mission Drift In the Middle Ages, kind-hearted Franciscan monks developed a charity model to make sure the poor could buy food and wisely manage their money. This model, called Montes Pietatius, was also intended to help protect the poor from...
