Faculty Spring Seminar

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Faculty Spring Seminar

• College of Adult Professional Studies
• April 26, 2006
• Indianapolis Education Center- North

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Welcome!

• Full-time Teaching Faculty and Affiliate Faculty
• from 3 states online
• 4 Academic Divisions
• Business Management George Howell
• Graduate Education Harry Hall
• Nursing Programs Carol Bence
• Liberal Arts Electives Bradford Sample
• Administrative Faculty
• from Marion Education Centers in 3 states

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Visioneering

• Dr. Bonner - new VP is developing a collective
  vision for AGS - Adult Graduate Studies
• (College of Adult and Professional Studies
  College of Graduate Studies)
• Starting with IWUs mission statement
• is a Christ-centered academic community
• committed to changing the world
• by developing students in character, scholarship,
  and leadership.

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CAPS purpose

• Deans Council statement on core values
• Facilitating learning with adults
• (Removing barriers for adults to earn degree
  they will be proud of)
• Integrating our Christian faith
• (Lordship of Jesus Christ that influences both
  knowledge and behavior)
• Application-orientation for their professions
• Non-traditional, accelerated, convenient
• Beyond Marion, Indiana, USA

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Vision Statement - College of APS

• The College of Adult and Professional Studies
  will be recognized as the leader in providing
  innovative academic programs for adults that
  strive for excellence in addressing students
  spiritual and professional needs and empowering
  them to effectively apply Christian principles to
  meet global challenges.
• Each of the 4 Academic Division leaders is
  developing 1-3 year plan with their
  faculty/administrative team.

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Our Focus Teaching Learning

Adult Students Faculty Academic Support Services
Administration Trustees