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For questions, to share ideas, to submit accomplishments, or to share student stories for this newsletters—please contact Deedee Smith ([email protected]) NATIONAL & GLOBAL ENROLLMENT (Excluding Wesley Seminary) BEYOND THE BLUE-LIT SCREEN: IWU NATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDENTS PRESENT AT THE ASSESSMENT INSTITUTE CONFERENCE By Theresa Veach CAPS-School of Service & Leadership It all began with a simple email from one of my students: “The dark side of online schooling is that the experience can be very lonely. As a student, there is a literal blue-lit screen wall between student and professor.” Oh, how I had faced that wall countless times myself. I had to find out what—no, who—was beyond the blue-lit screen. I sent a few emails to some of the top students in the Psychology of Human Relations Program. We formed a research team. Our first task was to address the transformational power that can take place in the online classroom. Indeed, like Chancellor Lucas has stated, “When our students enroll here, whether they know it or not, they are seeking to become someone different.” I believe this is true. Moreover, I want to become someone different, too. I want to become someone that helps each student’s transformation to take place. If this transformation can take place in the online classroom, what is the driving force that makes it happen? Carefully designed programs? Informational videos? Creative use of technology and money well spent on educational software? Erin Crisp, Mary Nagell and Noel Huston in our National and Global’s Assessment Department found the driving force that brings about transformational change in the lives of students: us. After coding just over 25,000 comments made by the students in CAPS on their end of course surveys, we discovered many of those comments were about us, our engagement with them, our personal feedback to them, our ability—not only to teach them but to reach them. During our monthly research team meetings, the students discussed the specific ways we are reaching them. Then, building upon the qualitative data and results from our Assessment Department, the students told a large audience at the Assessment Institute Conference in Indianapolis (October 23rd, 2017) just how it is that we are reaching them. These students responded clearly, openly and honestly to the questions posed by professors, administrators, and program developers. After spending their first day not only attending but presenting at a professional conference, we spent time lingering over dinner and discussing their experiences. Truly, each one of them is being transformed. Each one of them is becoming someone different because of us. We are making a difference in the lives of our students—more than we ever could have imagined. I wish you could have seen and heard what—no, who—I found beyond the blue-lit screen. VERNON HILL Master of Science in Human Resource Management Recently the Chicago Tribune featured one of our students, Vernon Hill, who has earned his associate, bachelor’s and soon his master’s degree at IWU- National and Global. Vernon experienced an extraordinary transformation after a life of addiction to drugs and alcohol, gang activity, and multiple prison sentences. He enrolled in a recovery program, got a job as a truck driver, and eventually became a chaplain. Vernon told the Tribune he was “convinced by [his] desperation.” Though he isn’t sure how he will use his degrees, his goal is to help those struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism, and homelessness. Vernon will graduate with his Master of Science in Human Resource Management this December. JAN DIAZ CORPORATE / PROGRAM REP. ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICES FORT WAYNE, IN indwes.edu indwes.edu indwes.edu NOVEMBER • 2017 BOLDNESS UNHINDERED BOLDNESS UNHINDERED IS THE CALL OF THE GOSPEL PARRESIAS AKOLYTOS The book of Acts ends with two Greek words: parresias akolytos (boldness unhindered). It is an ironic ending given how the book begins: a group of disciples, some of whom had recently abandoned or denied their teacher, gathered in an upper room in a city of little consequence in the Roman Empire. But God specializes in reversals and what would seem impossible at the beginning becomes inevitable in hindsight—the gospel spreading through Rome, the center of the world, to the ends of the earth. For the past year, I have been meditating on these last two words. Several things come to mind: 1. It is not how you begin, but how you end that matters. 2. We should always begin with the end in mind. 3. We are the legacy of their obedience and boldness nearly 2000 years later. 4. I want this to be my legacy that I pass on to others. What I also find interesting about the phrase is how the disciples expressed and experienced it. They did not begin with some grand act; rather boldness unhindered was the summation of a series of small acts of obedience—being willing to go through doors and gates as the Holy Spirit directed. Boldly Unhindered, MATT LUCAS, DA Chancellor | IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL CLICK 1. 2. 3. 4. CONNECTED get devotions read MORE Matt BOOKS WITH MINDSET: THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS Carol Dweck MATT: I first encountered this book seven years ago and it has a profound effect on how I parent, lead and think about myself. We are reading this book as a leadership team and using the undergirding theory in our retention efforts. SUMMARY: In this brilliant book, Dweck shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment. we our students media CLIP JEREMY VARDAMAN Student Account Services Sr. Class Start Specialist Thank you to Jeremy Vardaman who had a great idea to improve the bottom line by adding an auto adapter to the light switch the mailroom. He noticed that it was easy to leave the light on when leaving the room because often an employee’s hands were full and it was difficult to turn off the light. The adapter cost $50 and the estimated savings for the year is $400. Over ten years that is $4,000 with only a $50 investment. Thanks, Jeremy, for thinking creatively and sharing your ideas. TANISHA BUMPERS PROGRAM REP. ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICES DAYTON, OH BERENICE LOPEZ MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITIES- CORPORATE/PROGRAM REP. ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICES INDIANAPOLIS, IN buy NOW read MORE LOVING OUR STUDENTS In the spirit of our recent devotions, many of our employees have been demonstrating the practice of opening doors and loving our students. Leslie Zolman, Director of Admissions and Advising, had the privilege of praying with a student who was very upset and had asked for a supervisor. After a conversation with the student, Leslie learned she was experiencing a season of great suffering. That conversation and time of prayer developed an important relationship between the student and Leslie, one that has continued to provide a source of encouragement and comfort for both women. In these moments of struggle and frustration, it’s important for us to demonstrate love, patience and grace to our students. The exponential impact of what we do is far greater than we will ever know and can imagine this side of eternity. Leadership Paradox by Denny Gunderson It’s My Pleasure by Dee Ann Turner The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly Mindsets: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck CURRENT READING LIST REGIONAL ED CENTER HIGHLIGHT The IWU Cincinnati Education and Conference center will dedicate their new space created by the university especially for student veterans. The student center will serve nearly 90 current student veterans in West Chester, Ohio. The dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 — just one day before Veteran’s Day — at the Cincinnati Education Center. IWU has invited Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones as the keynote speaker for the event. In addition, IWU has invited the student veterans who attend classes at the Cincinnati location to the event, which will also feature a 1 p.m. breakout session geared toward the student veterans. In that session, Leslie Zolman will provide guidance on “Putting Together Your Career Toolbox.” CONGRATULATIONS! DR. CINDY SIZEMORE Ed.D in Educational Leadership & Management Dr. Cindy Sizemore, Regional Dean for Louisville, KY, completed her Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Management. Dr. Sizemore’s doctoral capstone was titled “Professional Development Technology Training Workshop for Onsite Faculty in Andragogy.” DR. SANDRA METZGER Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership Concordia University – Portland Dr. Sandra Metzger, Assistant Director of Curriculum, Division of Liberal Arts, CAPS, successfully completed her Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership at Concordia University – Portland. DR. MARK ALEXANDER Ph.D. in Technology Management Indiana State University Dr. Mark Alexander, Regional Dean, Online & East Central Regions, successfully completed his Ph.D. in Technology Management with a specialization in Human Resource Development and Industrial Training from Indiana State University. His dissertation was titled “Key Performance Indicators of Part-Time Employees Teaching Online.” know ENROLLMENT SHARLA BALL PROGRAM REP. ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICES INDIANAPOLIS, IN DIANA QUIETT CURRICULUM PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST CAPS- DIVISION OF LIBERAL ARTS MARION, IN FY18 FY17 NUMBERS 9275 July 9007 August 9723 9331 September 9275 9007 October 9696 9439 November 9508 December 9046 January 9462 February 9538 March 9445 April 9395 May 9177 June 9239 Matt Lucas Devotional Message 10.2.17
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NATIONAL & GLOBAL ENROLLMENT(Excluding Wesley Seminary)
BEYOND THE BLUE-LIT SCREEN: IWU NATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDENTS PRESENT AT THE ASSESSMENT INSTITUTE CONFERENCEBy Theresa VeachCAPS-School of Service & Leadership
It all began with a simple email from one of my students: “The dark side of online schooling is that the experience can be very lonely. As a student, there is a literal blue-lit screen wall between student and professor.”
Oh, how I had faced that wall countless times myself. I had to find out what—no, who—was beyond the blue-lit screen.
I sent a few emails to some of the top students in the Psychology of Human Relations Program. We formed a research team. Our first task was to address the transformational power that can take place in the online classroom. Indeed, like Chancellor Lucas has stated, “When our students enroll here, whether they know it or not, they are seeking to become someone different.” I believe this is true. Moreover, I want to become someone different, too. I want to become someone that helps each student’s transformation to take place.
If this transformation can take place in the online classroom, what is the driving force that makes it happen? Carefully designed programs? Informational videos? Creative use of technology and money well spent on educational software? Erin Crisp, Mary Nagell and Noel Huston in our National and Global’s Assessment Department found the driving force that brings about transformational change in the lives of students: us.
After coding just over 25,000 comments made by the students in CAPS on their end of course surveys, we discovered many of those comments were about us, our engagement with them, our personal feedback to them, our ability—not only to teach them but to reach them.
During our monthly research team meetings, the students discussed the specific ways we are reaching them. Then, building upon the qualitative data and results from our Assessment Department, the students told a large audience at the Assessment Institute Conference in Indianapolis (October 23rd, 2017) just how it is that we are reaching them. These students responded clearly, openly and honestly to the questions posed by professors, administrators, and program developers. After spending their first day not only attending but presenting at a professional conference, we spent time lingering over dinner and discussing their experiences. Truly, each one of them is being transformed. Each one of them is becoming someone different because of us.
We are making a difference in the lives of our students—more than we ever could have imagined.
I wish you could have seen and heard what—no, who—I found beyond the blue-lit screen.
VERNON HILL Master of Science in Human Resource Management Recently the Chicago Tribune featured one of our students, Vernon Hill, who has earned his associate, bachelor’s and soon his master’s degree at IWU-National and Global. Vernon
experienced an extraordinary transformation after a life of addiction to drugs and alcohol, gang activity, and multiple prison sentences. He enrolled in a recovery program, got a job as a truck driver, and eventually became a chaplain. Vernon told the Tribune he was “convinced by [his] desperation.” Though he isn’t sure how he will use his degrees, his goal is to help those struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism, and homelessness. Vernon will graduate with his Master of Science in Human Resource Management this December.
JAN DIAZ CORPORATE / PROGRAM REP. ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICESFORT WAYNE, IN
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NOVEMBER • 2017
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
BOLDNESS UNHINDEREDBOLDNESS UNHINDERED IS THE CALL OF THE GOSPEL
PARRESIAS AKOLYTOS The book of Acts ends with two Greek words: parresias akolytos (boldness unhindered). It is an ironic ending given how the book begins: a group of disciples, some of whom had recently abandoned or denied their teacher, gathered in an upper room in a city of little consequence in the Roman Empire.
But God specializes in reversals and what would seem impossible at the beginning becomes inevitable in hindsight—the gospel spreading through Rome, the center of the world, to the ends of the earth.
For the past year, I have been meditating on these last two words. Several things come to mind:
1. It is not how you begin, but how you end that matters.2. We should always begin with the end in mind.3. We are the legacy of their obedience and boldness nearly
2000 years later.4. I want this to be my legacy that I pass on to others.
What I also find interesting about the phrase is how the disciples expressed and experienced it. They did not begin with some grand act; rather boldness unhindered was the summation of a series of small acts of obedience—being willing to go through doors and gates as the Holy Spirit directed.
Boldly Unhindered, MATT LUCAS, DA Chancellor | IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL
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MINDSET: THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS Carol Dweck
MATT: I first encountered this book seven years ago and it has a profound effect on how I parent, lead and think about myself. We are reading this book as a leadership team and using the undergirding theory in our retention efforts.
SUMMARY: In this brilliant book, Dweck shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment.
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JEREMY VARDAMAN Student Account ServicesSr. Class Start SpecialistThank you to Jeremy Vardaman who had a great idea to improve the bottom line by adding an auto adapter to the light switch the mailroom. He noticed that it was easy to leave the light on when leaving the room because often an employee’s hands were full and it was difficult to turn off the light. The adapter cost $50 and the estimated savings for the year is $400. Over ten years that is $4,000 with only a $50 investment. Thanks, Jeremy, for thinking creatively and sharing your ideas.
TANISHA BUMPERS PROGRAM REP.ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICESDAYTON, OH
BERENICE LOPEZ MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITIES- CORPORATE/PROGRAM REP.ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICESINDIANAPOLIS, IN
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LOVING OUR STUDENTSIn the spirit of our recent devotions, many of our employees have been demonstrating the practice of opening doors and loving our students. Leslie Zolman, Director of Admissions and Advising, had the privilege of praying with a student who was very upset and had asked for a supervisor. After a conversation with the student, Leslie learned she was experiencing a season of great suffering. That conversation and time of prayer developed an important relationship between the student and Leslie, one that has continued to provide a source of encouragement and comfort for both women. In these moments of struggle and frustration, it’s important for us to demonstrate love, patience and grace to our students. The exponential impact of what we do is far greater than we will ever know and can imagine this side of eternity.
Leadership Paradox by Denny GundersonIt’s My Pleasure by Dee Ann TurnerThe Inevitable by Kevin KellyMindsets: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
CURRENT READING LIST
REGIONAL ED CENTER HIGHLIGHTThe IWU Cincinnati Education and Conference center will dedicate their new space created by the university especially for student veterans. The student center will serve nearly 90 current student veterans in West Chester, Ohio.
The dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 — just one day before Veteran’s Day — at the Cincinnati Education Center.
IWU has invited Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones as the keynote speaker for the event. In addition, IWU has invited the student veterans who attend classes at the Cincinnati location to the event, which will also feature a 1 p.m. breakout session geared toward the student veterans. In that session, Leslie Zolman will provide guidance on “Putting Together Your Career Toolbox.”
CONGRATULATIONS!
DR. CINDY SIZEMORE Ed.D in Educational Leadership & ManagementDr. Cindy Sizemore, Regional Dean for Louisville, KY, completed her Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Management. Dr. Sizemore’s doctoral capstone was titled “Professional Development Technology Training Workshop for Onsite Faculty in Andragogy.”
DR. SANDRA METZGER Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership Concordia University – PortlandDr. Sandra Metzger, Assistant Director of Curriculum, Division of Liberal Arts, CAPS, successfully completed her Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership at Concordia University – Portland.
DR. MARK ALEXANDER Ph.D. in Technology Management Indiana State UniversityDr. Mark Alexander, Regional Dean, Online & East Central Regions, successfully completed his Ph.D. in Technology Management with a specialization in Human Resource Development and Industrial Training from Indiana State University. His dissertation was titled “Key Performance Indicators of Part-Time Employees Teaching Online.”
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ENROLLMENT
SHARLA BALL PROGRAM REP.ADULT ENROLLMENT SERVICESINDIANAPOLIS, IN
DIANA QUIETT CURRICULUM PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALISTCAPS- DIVISION OF LIBERAL ARTS MARION, IN
FY18FY17
NUMBERS9275July9007
August 97239331
September 92759007
October 96969439
November 9508
December 9046
January 9462
February 9538
March 9445
April 9395
May 9177
June 9239
Matt Lucas Devotional Message 10.2.17
