Colorado Christian University Commencement Saturday, May 12, 2018 Colorado Christian University 2018 Commencement Saturday, May 12, 2018 Ten O'clock in the morning

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May 12, 2018

Dear CCU Graduates,

Congratulations. Today we are celebrating one of the most significant achievements of your life — graduation from Colorado Christian University. You’ve studied hard and God has blessed your efforts. This is a very, very important milestone for you and your family.

On behalf of the trustees, faculty, and staff of CCU, I want to express our admiration for all you have achieved. We are honored to have been a part of your experience at CCU and we wish God’s richest blessings for you in the future. We look forward with enthusiasm to hearing of your future achievements.

Before you go, let me offer a few words of parting advice:

• Take some time right now to think about how you want to invest the next five to ten years of your life. Don’t drift. Prayerfully, set specific goals. It’s been said that if you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.

• Be a servant with what you know. Knowledge and degrees can make you proud — don’t let them. Instead, be thankful for the opportunity you’ve had and use it to serve others.

• Keep learning. As Mark Twain said, “Most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72.” Don’t let your education stop with your graduation today. Remember — leaders are readers.

• Strive for excellence in everything you do. Work hard, give back, choose your friends wisely, and stay close to your family forever.

• Most importantly, love and honor Jesus Christ and walk as closely with Him as you can. Be courageous and faithful (Proverbs 3:1-8).

• Please stay in touch with CCU!

Well done, graduates! We are proud of you.

Yours in His Service,

Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D. President Colorado Christian University

p. 3 Table of Contents

Honorary Doctorate Recipients and Commencement Speaker...... p. 5 Order of the Program...... p. 7 Degree Candidates College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Graduate Degrees...... p. 10 College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Degrees...... p. 12 College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 18 University Honors...... p. 21 Academic Regalia...... p. 22 Traditions of CCU...... p. 23 University Seal History of the Mace University Medallion University Hymn The Commencement Recessional About the University...... p. 24 University History...... p. 25 University Distinctives...... p. 26 Faculty College of Adult and Graduate Studies...... p. 28 College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 33 University Leadership...... p. 37 Board of Trustees President's Cabinet Map of 1stBank Center...... p. 38

p. 4 Honorary Doctorate Recipient

Dr. Luder G. Whitlock, Jr. President Emeritus and Associate Professor Emeritus of Missions and Evangelism Reformed Theological Seminary

Dr. Luder G. Whitlock, Jr., a Dr. Whitlock currently serves as president of Excelsis and as executive Presbyterian minister, has spent director of the CNL Charitable Foundation and the Seneff Family much of his life in education, Foundation in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Whitlock is a graduate of the including 27 years at Reformed University of Florida, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Vanderbilt Theological Seminary (RTS). University. He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three adult children and Dr. Whitlock joined the faculty eleven grandchildren. of RTS in 1975, and, at the age of 37, was appointed president, Dr. Whitlock was cited in Christianity Today as one of the five seminary a position he held for 23 years. presidents most influential on theological education during the last half Under his leadership, RTS grew of the Twentieth Century. from a small regional school to Dr. Whitlock was a trusted advisor to CCU's late former president, one of the most innovative, as Bill Armstrong, and is a longtime friend of the University. Colorado well as one of the ten largest, Christian University is pleased to award the honorary degree of Doctor seminaries in North America. of Human Letters to Dr. Whitlock, for his many years of service to Dr. Whitlock’s years of ministry have been marked by an effort to bring Reformed Theological Seminary and moreover, for his years of ministry mutual understanding and cooperation within the worldwide evangelical for the cause of Christ and His kingdom. community, which led him to serve on the boards of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), the World Evangelical Fellowship (North America region), Mission America, the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, and Greater Europe Mission. He was co‐founder and co‐president of the International Reformed Fellowship, and later assumed a major role in the establishment of the World Reformed Fellowship.

Dr. Whitlock is well known for his role as executive director of The New Geneva Study Bible and a major revision, published as The Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible. He is the author of The Spiritual Quest and has contributed to more than 20 other volumes and 20 different periodicals. He served on the editorial council of Eternity magazine and the advisory board for the English Standard Version of the Bible. He also serves on the editorial advisory board of Leadership.

p. 5 Commencement Speaker AND HONORARY DOCTORATE RECIPIENT

Eric Metaxas Author and Radio Host

Eric Metaxas is the New York discussions on ‘life, God, and other small topics'” featuring such guests Times #1 best-selling author of as Malcolm Gladwell, Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel, Dr. Francis Collins, Bonhoeffer, Miracles, Seven Women, Sir John Polkinghorne, Baroness Caroline Cox, N.T. Wright, Os Seven Men, Amazing Grace, and Guinness, Peter Kreeft, and Dick Cavett. If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty. He Along with his colleague John Stonestreet, Metaxas is the voice of has written more than thirty BreakPoint, a radio commentary that is broadcast on 1,400 radio outlets children’s books, including the with an audience of eight million. bestsellers Squanto and the Miracle In 2011, Metaxas was the 17th recipient of the Canterbury Medal, of Thanksgiving and It’s Time to awarded by the Becket Fund for Religious Freedom. Previous medalists Sleep, My Love, illustrated by include Mitt Romney, Chuck Colson, and Elie Wiesel. He has testified Nancy Tillman. His books have before Congress about the rise of anti-Semitism in the U.S. and been translated into more than abroad, and spoke at CPAC 2013 on the issue of Religious Freedom. twenty languages. In September 2013, Eric and his wife Susanne were jointly awarded the He is the host of the Eric Metaxas Show, a nationally syndicated radio Human Life Review’s “Great Defender of Life Award.” Metaxas has been program heard in more than 120 cities around the U.S., featuring in- awarded honorary doctorates from Hillsdale College, Liberty University, depth interviews with a wide variety of guests, such as Tony Hale, Joseph and Sewanee: The University of the South. Fiennes, Adam McKay, Dick Cavett, David Gregory, Kirsten Powers, Metaxas is a Senior Fellow and Lecturer at Large for the King’s College David Brooks, Peggy Noonan, Steve Forbes, Nia Vardalos, LeCrae, in New York City. He lives in Manhattan, New York, with his wife and Abigail Disney, Marja Mills, Mary Karr, Jason Gay, Patricia Heaton, Paul daughter. Williams, and Alexandra Wentworth Stephanopoulos. Metaxas speaks to thousands around the U.S. and internationally each year. He was the Follow Eric: keynote speaker at the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C., an event attended by President Obama and the First Lady, Vice Website: ericmetaxas.com President Biden, members of Congress, and other U.S. and world Facebook: facebook.com/ericmetaxas leaders. Twitter: @ericmetaxas

ABC News has called Metaxas a “photogenic, witty ambassador for faith in public life,” and The Indianapolis Stardescribed him as “a Protestant version of William F. Buckley.”

He is the founder and host of Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life, an event series of “entertaining and thought-provoking

p. 6 Order of the Program

Prelude Invocation* University Symphonic Band and University Choir Mr. Gary Armstrong Mr. Mark S. Dorn Chair, Board of Trustees Coordinator of Instrumental Studies, Professor, Student Addresses School of Music Maria C. Cox Mr. Steven T. Taylor College of Adult and Graduate Studies Dean, School of Music Branden Barlow Yeates Processional March College of Undergraduate Studies

University Symphonic Band and University Choir Presentation of Honors “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony Dr. Sarah Scherling text by Henry van Dyke, arranged by Taras Nahirniak Vice President – Academic Administration College of Adult and Graduate Studies Marshals Dr. Cherri Parks Mr. David Bechtold Vice President – Academic Affairs Dean of Student Services College of Undergraduate Studies College of Adult and Graduate Studies Valedictorians Mrs. Sharon Felker Dean of Students Nathanael W. Lawton College of Undergraduate Studies School of Theology College of Undergraduate Studies National Anthem † Johanna Margaret Steele University Symphonic Band and University Choir School of Education "The Star-Spangled Banner" College of Undergraduate Studies by Francis Scott Key arranged by Russell Robinson

Introductory Remarks Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps. * Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

p. 7 Order of the Program

Outstanding Graduate Students Outstanding Seniors College of Adult and Graduate Studies College of Undergraduate Studies Daria Silver Carter Branden Barlow Yeates Biblical Studies and Theology Division School of Business and Leadership Johnathan W. Archuleta Isaac Jeffrey Imig Business and Technology Division School of Education Jennifer A. Washington Ellen Joy Densmore Curriculum and Instruction Education Division School of Humanities and Sciences Jeehyun Y. Lim Nicholas Webber Nursing and Health Sciences Division School of Music Maria C. Cox Luke Andrew Bote Social Sciences and Humanities Division School of Theology

Outstanding Undergraduate Students Honorary Doctorate Recipient College of Adult and Graduate Studies Dr. Luder G. Whitlock, Jr. Kay L. Bishop President Emeritus and Associate Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies and Theology Division Missions and Evangelism Michelle D. Price Reformed Theological Seminary Business and Technology Division Commencement Address Kelsey McCoy Mr. Eric Metaxas Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Author and Radio Host Joanne Baldon Conferring of Degrees Nursing and Health Sciences Division Kayla Jolly Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Social Sciences and Humanities Division President

p. 8 Order of the Program

Presentation of Master Degree Candidates Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates College of Adult and Graduate Studies College of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Earl Waggoner Dr. Gary W. Ewen Dean, Biblical Studies and Theology Division Dean, School of Business and Leadership Dr. Mellani J. Day Dr. Debora L. Scheffel Dean, Business and Technology Division Dean, School of Education Dr. Bushrod B. White Dr. William R. Saxby Director, Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences Dr. Barbara J. White Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences Division Dean, School of Music Dr. Debra Hudson Dr. David S. Kotter Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities Division Dean, School of Theology

Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association College of Adult and Graduate Studies Mr. Eric Hogue Dr. Earl Waggoner Vice President – University Advancement Dean, Biblical Studies and Theology Division Closing Comments Dr. Mellani J. Day Dean, Business and Technology Division Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Dr. Bushrod B. White Director, Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Dr. Barbara J. White Mr. Tim McTavish Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences Division Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Dr. Debra Hudson Recessional Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities Division University Symphonic Band and University Choir “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” arranged by Peter Wilhousky

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps. p. 9 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Biblical Studies and Business and Technology William Charles Wolfram5 Kyle B. Scott5 Theology Division Division Benaiah A. Wright Jose A. Martinez Sierra Tammy T. Strafford Master of Arts Master of Business Master of Organizational Timothy W. Sutherland5 in Biblical Studies Administration Leadership Christian James Temby Rebecca Anne Thomas Nura Abdul-Majeed Christian Mark Agbogbo5 Rachel Elizabeth Arias5 Juan Vazquezrosa Robin D. Almich5 Jamie Dawn Arnold John W. Baisden Jr.5 Sydney Danielle Verrier Beverly Evette Brown5 Julie Elizabeth Baumgartner James Alan Bowley II Janice R. Vigil Trudy Suzanne Collins Cassidy Jordan Burke Brooke Catherine Carbajal5 Ashley Nicole Wade Dalila D. DeJesus-Barnes5 Rowena Basilio Coronado Rebekah McDonald Creeden5 Cynthia Lanyford Waites Patricia Ann Denton Deborah Cox5 Shannon Nicole Dacus Tate Isaac Warden Christopher Robert Douglass Mark David Cromie Clinton B. Davis Tony L. Williams Tamera Lee Fernandez Lacey Dorband5 Tatiana Celina Davis5 Peter P. Wiza IV5 Timothy Scott Grant Jennifer Leslie Farineau Bernard Alton Dickerson Michelle L. Younger Ashley Nicole Hyde Matthew James Field5 Katherine Ann Dombeck5 Katelyn Zimmer Patricia Jo Lathrop5 Abigail Jayne Gray5 Aaron Randall Edinger Theresa Grace Maples Devona Denise Gutierrez5 Jeremy Marshall Field5 Master of Public Sally A. Montano Nathan Hasbrook5 Andrew W. Gearhart5 Desi Andra Sims Brian Henry Hebert Andrew Han Administration Brian Soland5 Aranda Karen Koch Gregory V. Huenergardt Clavia Allen-Sears Sandra J. Wankelman5 Jennifer Diane Lapp Kimberly Ann Joiner5 Johnathan W. Archuleta5 Anna Marie Leyva5 Jessica Jones5 Gregory P. Jacob5 Master of Arts Lila Elizabeth MacDowell Jolene Nicole Koons Amit Kumar in Theological Studies Jenna L. Mancuso Stephen John Kruhmin Brianca L. McKenney5 Naomi LeGere Master of Science Ralph Angel Arcé III Elisabeth Marie Molacek5 Taylor J. Maples Daria Silver Carter5 in Criminal Justice Christopher Morrissette Robert Theodore Marquez5 Estevan Eulojio Diaz Kaitlin M. Dilliard5 John William Mortensen Edward C. Miranda Jenifer Maddox5 Tracey Jordan Timothy Ray Murray Susan Renee Morris5 Robert Martinez Lidia Lara Angelia Parrish5 Bradley Morton5 Curtis D. McFarland Peter McWilliams Janine Keely Peltz Benita A. Motley Mark A. Parker Ashley Nicole Pflug5 Regan Victoria Mullen Jeffrey S. Pulley Shane Jordan Ratzell5 Christy J. Neifert5 Curriculum and Instruction Mark G. Roggeman Jonathan Paul Reagan5 Kathleen Nininger5 Education Division Lawanda Sanford Matthew Kelley Rushing Christa Hope Porter Brian Keith Wilkinson Elizabeth Schlitter Cristen Jeannette Recker5 Master of Arts in Curriculum Boima Dao Sonii Rebekah Reeverts and Instruction Dustin David Tomme Tammy A. Robair Wendy Anderson Askelson5 Davone Vang5 Arnold Ryan Rodriguez Elizabeth Diane Brewer5 Priscilla Elizabeth Vazquez Brian Edward Rusche5 Anne Calvo5 Jenifer L. Walsh Jeri Marie Salas Ashley Nicole Davis5 Melissa Barreras Romig Wolfram5 Jenifer Marie Schon Christina Anne Dowell

p. 10 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Kara Ashley Gowler5 Master of Education Social Sciences and Max Andrew Kenworthy5 Jenna Rachel Horstman in Special Education Humanities Division Jennifer Marie Kovach5 Christal Evette Klinger Andrea Lemay Breanna Elizabeth Adkins5 Lisa Kochanasz Janice N. Leonard Veronica Albers5 Master of Arts Edward A. Kulasik5 Teresa Marie Lopez Amy Michelle Anderson in Counseling Johnny M. Lee Jr. Ginger Masted5 Darlene Ann Clark Kristi Aloysia Aguilar5 Lauren Hallie Lyons Paul McGinnett Tiffanie L. Dinkel5 Christa Monika Ahrens5 Emily Jaye Maddock5 Kelsie McGuire Bradley Mark Edwards5 Jolie A. Anderson5 Laura Susan Miller Maddox Rebekah J. McNeilly5 Krystal Garland Toni D. Anderson5 Abigail Magrath5 Michelle Frances McShane5 Whitney Elizabeth Hawk5 Katie Annan5 Karl John Maliepaard5 Monica Meade5 Angel Hettinger Stefanie Archer5 Tiffany Marie (Beauford) Marsh Amy Marie Meadows5 Samantha Claire Hoban Rebecca L. Axton5 Christopher Robert Morroni Ashley Costley Minkel Leann Aricia Huff Natalie Bandaly Baddour5 Amy Muscato Vanessa Monette5 Allison Leigh Hughes Tara Jade Ponder Barry5 Michelle Nedeau5 Karissa Mueller5 Carrie Jo Keimig5 Amanda Elizabeth Browning5 Daniel R. Nifong Amanda Leigh Murphy5 Gloria Monty Lois Y. Butler Shannon Kristine Plechas Kellie Ann Murry5 Rania Hawi Morrill5 Maria C. Cox5 Alexander Paul Saks Amy S. Newsome5 Jeannette Ray Price Taunia Daniels5 Bridget Blaney Schober Janet V. Noonan Jennifer Rossman5 Erin Chandler Danylchuk5 Amanda Gail Best Smallwood5 Chelsea A. Norris5 James R. Sandoval II Antoinette DaSilva-Fausto5 Timothy Thaler Daniela Rosenberg Paiz5 Patrick J. Smith Nadara Nicole Dauk5 Carolynn D. Vernon5 Marisela G. Peña5 Melissa Dawn Snodgrass5 Destiny L. Donigan5 Corryn Danoe Voris5 Marcia L. Pottenger5 Alyssa Stanley Amy Julaine Doyle5 Erica Lynne White Matthew Powers Sarah Emily Zenk Steinbach5 Kathilia Faith Edghill5 Jeffry L. Yeates Marilyn D. Reese5 Virginia K. Thompson Philip Michael Ensley Raquel Constance Sadler5 Teresa Juarez Wagner David Dwight Ernst Master of Education in Kelsey Schilf5 Raegan K. Wheeldon5 Lindsey Nicole Fitzmaurice5 Kayla Helen Snavley5 Educational Leadership Sarah Ann Galatta Jennifer D. Swanson5 Matthew Lewis Aden Laurie Dee Grenoble5 Nursing and Health Stephanie Rene Tinney5 Chelsea Blais5 Sharon Marie Gusmus Sciences Division Anthony J. Torcivia5 Pamela S. Culbreth5 Stephanie Jo Harris5 Devin Maurice Trevathan Christopher Jay Fuller5 Traci Harris5 Master of Science Brooke Angelle Vincent5 Jamie Kyanne Hedlun5 Michael Brian Hazeltine5 in Nursing Alyssa Jo Voglewede5 Kayla Yingst Lindsey5 Brooke L. Hill5 Kelly Rose Weakland5 Erika Renee Maxwell5 Lisa Ann Cooksey Kendra Elizabeth Hills-Rhoden5 Stephanie L. Wiza Kerri Elizabeth McCoy5 Katherine Halagan David Hixon Ayako Yamazaki5 Robin Rae Reed Jeehyun Y. Lim5 Linda A. Holmstrom-Shiebler5 Joshua Michael Sampey5 Julie Caroline Sinnema5 Amanda Nicole Hua5 Jennifer A. Washington5 Beret E. Huck5 Janet D. White5 Anthony C. Hudson5 Whitney Whyte5 Susan M. Inchaustegui5 Ashley Rose Kelly5

p. 11 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Biblical Studies and Shirley Ann Wells Esther A. Murrain3 Nicole Matteo Theology Division Veronica Belinda Williams Matthew Travis Nicoll1 Emilie R. McKinley Chazz David Wolfe Eleanor D. Parks3 Melissa R. Meadows-Leyba Associate of Arts Briana Elizbeth Paul Leah Gail Pool in Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts Claudia Prendergast Akacia Kendra Powell Jaime J. Purcell3 Leslie Schumann Nicholas J. Angeloff in Biblical Studies Christen Lynne Reed David C. Wolfe Matthew Arnett Kay L. Bishop4 Steve Paul Reinsch3 Alicia Boone Weston Michael Body Dwayne Horace Roberts Associate of Science in Human Brian Chileshe Shannon L. Brewer Gabrielle Marie Robinette3 Guy John Ciccolo Adam C. Burke Resource Management Tracy M. Roddy Robert L. Cooper Karla Kittel Burt4 Rochelle De'nate Brinson Dick Rodriguez2 Linda Costa Emily Faith Chamberlain1 Nichole Esquibel Dale Dean Schilling2 Telisha Shontae Edmond Bonnie Colleen Clark4 Kareisha Lashun Hartsfield Jerry Don Simmons Sean Christopher Garvin Stacy Renee Clarkson4 Bennie Edward Jackson Gabrielle Sadie Skrzypek1 Carolyn A. Garza James Richard Clausen1 Tammy James Sandra Kay Sturgill Rosemary M. Goudeau Burl Gale Cobb Jr. Marcie D. Kiger Edith Tranchina4 Sylvia Gayle Harris Michael W. Cutforth2 Deana L. Stanton Blake Garrett Trim1 Linda Yvonne Hebert John James Dalton2 Hannah Lynne Young Mary Elizabeth Wade4 Laura Ann Hewitt-Ruble April DeShoen Daniels1 Cathy R. Whitworth Benjamin Jacobson Crystal Jean Daye3 Salvador Yglesias Jr. Associate of Science Jeffrey Ivan Jordan Jared Drake3 in Marketing and Sales Perry L. Julian Donald Kedrick Elswick III4 Kyle A. Summers Felicia Lynn Lane Marc Frazer Business and Technology Denis Michael Leffler Ethan David Galicic3 Division Thomas A. Martin III Mirage Gass Bachelor of Science Randy L. McGraw Angel Cynthia Gayle2 Associate of Science in Accounting Lacy Mae Pearl Montgomery Natalie May Greene3 in Business Administration David M. Back2 Eugene T. Myers Denise M. Hall1 Victoria J. Albert Carmen Shawntai Bejarano Johnathan Myres Harold E. Hemmings Jr.4 Adam Chambers Laurie A. Cole3 Carlton D. Nelson Nathanael James Conan Huntley Tiffany Anne Christopher Stacey Dawn Foust Amanda Jo Peterson Sarah Jean Jeffers Brandon Porter Elsea Amy Marie Goodman Ariel M. Pogue Joshua Katib4 Angela L. Fisher Daisy Joanne Leon Paul T. Ratliff Jr. Jennifer J. Kelly4 Karin Lea Foss Angela Katherine Juarez1 Rebecca Reiff Donald G. Kennedy Jr. Tonya LaRae Garcia Jamissia Masters Taloria Alisé Salazar Timothy Edward Klibbe Ashley Marie Gavito Brandi D. Russell May Samuel D. Scott, Sr. Zane Rober Powell Knapp Mary Magdalena Gibbs Jeanette Lynn Pacheco Brenda J. Shaw Christian Knudsen III4 Tonya Marie Haataja Suzanne Payne2 Stacy R. Sheley Miranda Angela Kraus4 Victoria Hildebrand Jennie Dawm Poos1 Megan K. Shreeves Robin Covert Maguire4 James C. Hunter Sandy Qario1 Richard D. Smith Chester L. Mallory III4 Erika Jones Trisha Reynolds Elaine M. Strausbaugh Calder J. Marriott4 Sandy Reynolds Jones Tamara Renée Weaver1 Eric L. Thomas Jonathan R. McArthur1 Joseph D. Lightner Leavy Alex Wells Jordan Blake Morales1 Dawnine N. Martinez p. 12 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Bachelor of Science Alejandro Rosete Trejo Bachelor of Science in Gail T. Saunders1 in Business Administration James Gordon Walton Jr.4 Organizational Management - Jeremy C. Schoneboom1 Jana Jo Weisdorfer Debbie Sue Acord4 Christian Leadership Channing Marie Williams Bachelor of Science in Michelle Diane Albright Dillon Michael Bowles Sean R. Anderson1 Organizational Management - Bachelor of Science in Stephanie S. Brandt3 Brian Lee Baker Kevin Matthew Burwell1 Project Management Computer Information Systems Heather Joy Bird Lakeisa Capers1 Kristopher L. Bailey Daniel Edward Bogar1 Management Kevin G. Clarkson2 Cari Lynn Berner3 Marcia E. Britton Amanda S. Carter Bailey Scout Entner Toni B. Burrell2 Henry Brooks Ryan K. Foster2 Russell E. Busby1 Heather K. Brown4 Bachelor of Science in Computer Colin J. Franz1 Amanda S. Carter2 Gary R. Bullock Information Technology Alex W. Frazier Bruce H. Clark Jr.4 Thomas Camacho Jr Mandy M. Gallant3 Preston Michael Cole4 Michael Cole3 Kylee Amber Capp Emily Garn2 Seth James Forbus1 Stephen Andrew Westerfield4 Janelle Leigh Carlin Jessica Gerthe1 Joseph F. Gasior1

Larry W. Cole Jr.4 Scott R. Hamilton4 William Ati Gazzaway1 Jonathan M. Danos2 Bachelor of Science in Human Trevor Drew Hester Janet Black Gibson4 Sarah Dawson1 Resource Management Geri Louise Knight4 Emily Rae Gonzalez1 Brittany Anne DePoyster Kimberly Coven Barnes3 Peter J. Milauskas1 Trevor Drew Hester Brandon Shawn Eubanks1 Paul Bourg4 Jason E. Mitchell3 Bennie Edward Jackson Michael S. Filppu4 Antwann David Brown2 Donna Marie Nocho Shainika Vontrice Jacobs1 Joel E. Gahimer3 Jennifer Dibert-Search John Michael Osburn2 Michael Johnson Julie Dawn Giles3 Chesarae Lynn Falette1 Tyler S. Patten1 Anthony C.W. Jones Alyssa Joy Hochhalter1 Mikaela Loren Happel3 Heather Ann Marie Pollock1 Ishsamina M. Lively1 Holly J. Hughes Carlos Ruben Lugo1 Tracie K. Powell-Watson Shaun Michael Lyle1 James C. Hunter4 Shivani Ashley Singh John Peter Puentes1 Luis Angel Matos Jr.4 Lolitha Kingzio1 Shanna Lea Ramsdell1 Bethany Matzke1 Janita Kler Bachelor of Science in Adam James Robert Rowley4 David Edward Moore2 Brent Anthony McCarthy Information Systems Abel Taye Teresa Marie Moore1 Chrissy Diane McMinn Management Samuel D. Thompson1 Richard Oliver3 Ethan Robert Mease3 David Marion Todd2 Austin J. Orth Patrick Kyle Neufeld Andy E. Benavides2 Michael Owen3 Marcela M. Pepi Jonathan D. James Bachelor of Science in Korey Ross Patterson Benjamin Prather Gary Ray Marquette4 Organizational Management - Korey Nicole Randgaard Stephen M. Mathias II4 Michelle D. Price4 Human Resources Charles M. Rorive1 Paige Procknow1 Ryan Andrew McNally1 Joseph Lee Sams Cedric Quashie2 Joshua Mathew Meyer Heather Marie Abney4 Cheryl Schell3 Jadon Mark Sagehorn2 Marcos Bernardo Moreno Isabella Carmella Bartek2 Audra Lynn Seiler1 Jacob Schmidt3 Dalia Karmin Myers Mandy Harris Matthew D. Self1 Taryn Sileo4 Eva Louise Nunes4 Dawn I. Layden3 Rhiannon Shelley3 Scott Christopher Soden1 Kevin D. Pennock3 Taylor Morgan Lininger Dustin Shoun2 Jennifer Marie Sparks2 Travis James Peterson Mona Lopez-Madrid Lynda M. Thao Milo J. Sapia3 Tera Calilah Rose2

p. 13 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Jared D. Theobald1 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Khristina Kukus Aileen Jimenez Teresa M. Whitmyer1 Special Education Generalist Detria Kay Little Larissa A. Kerley1 Jeffrey Michael Wickersheim Licensure Adriana Reyes Loera Avash Khadka1 David Russell Zetterlund Janet D. Mercer Jenae L. Kouma Tomeria LaGayle Baxter Stephanie Lynn Painter-Chavez Stephanie S. Kripa4 Pamela J. Johnson1 Curriculum and Instruction Crystal Brook Price Aranda Dawn Kumata2 Kelsey McCoy3 Education Division Amanda Nicole Roe Athina M. Lujan-Roche Sharon Kathleen Morris3 Judith Ruiz Kimberly A. McCullough Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Rebecca N. Sese Miranda Morgan-Clay Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Education Matthew Thorne South Melissa Olivera Special Education Generalist Licensure Sephora Loyce Toko Megan Elisabeth Orser Theory Blia Vang Tyler Jason Owens4 Rebekah Kinsey2 Mariah Hershelman1 Brandi N. Young Jaharri Reenea Patterson2 Toni Lee Zito Brooke Hilgers Melissa Pitchford3 Bachelor of Science Kaitlyn Laurie Qualls1 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences in Healthcare Administration Chelsea Randall Early Childhood Education Candace Richardson Division Raymond Angel Alanis1 Theory Sonia Rodriguez Krystal K. Anderson2 George Romero1 Kelly Sue Fugate1 Associate of Science in Healthcare Kami Arellano4 Sarah E. Rushing2 Jory Michele Schaefer Administration Nicholas S. Atherton1 Rebecca Nyakerario Sese Jamie Ault2 Bettina Benice Agbulos Rachele Ann Siemonsma-Ramsey2 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Maricris Balcita Belber1 Sandra I. Banda Baquera Cindy Hensley Sims1 Arts, Elementary Education Dena Sharmaign Bottoms1 Danielle T. Baughman Megan B. Smith Licensure La Shondra Brown Megan Diane Behrens Daisy Gloria Smith Lynisa Aubin Bryant1 Mandy L. Miller3 Maricris B. Belber Libby C. Stringham1 Lindsey Marie Bullock1 Angela Tienken4 Tia Birch Brandy N. Trujillo1 Lisa R. Carr Nora Blevens Kristin Sue Valenti1 Araceli Diaz Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Betty Lou Boyles Andrea Trevino Vargas2 Taylor Lee Duran4 Arts, Elementary Education Brittani Breen Marlaina L. Walsh3 Alyssa J. Easley Theory Lucy Shirlene Clouse Meghan Marie Williams Mashell Fisher4 Tanginita Catrice Deterville Shelley Yvette Woody1 Hannah Grace Berry Sara Kate Fletcher Abdissa Dirirsa Julia Anne Louise Feather1 Donna Kaye Fuson Marisa Duran Bachelor of Science Arika Ann Lippstrew1 Jessica Goen Kim Laverne Dykes in Nursing Esther Romelia Martinez Brittney J. Emmons Stephen Ray Griego3 Jessica Kathleen Martinez Rico Angelo Gallegos Melissa Diana Hadley4 Nicole C. Amaya Yvette Moye Melissa Diana Hadley Cheryl N. Hatley1 Heidi A. Anderson1 Brenda Lizeth Rodriguez Christine A. Hanley Adrian Meredith Helbig1 Joanne Baldon Sarah Lynn Ruff1 Wanda S. Harris Marrell Hines1 Carmel Sonja D. Benavides2 Sandra G. Hightower Samantha R. Humphreys2 Beborlive Bombole Boimbo Laura Ann Huffman Henry Chilaka Igwe Tina Louise Bruns1 Tim Jaison Michelle Harley Jakino Julie Butcher

p. 14 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Trista Chadwick2 Kellie Michel Mullane1 Associate of Arts Associate of Science Kara Michelle Chambers2 Thomas Bradley Nydahl in General Studies in Psychology Hannah E. Clarke Ashley Marie Ousley Francisco Ayala Natalie Marie Bornemann Vanessa Coryell2 Michelle Paraday-Bibeau Jason Balkom Toni V. Brooks Paige Michelle Ethridge4 Annslee Merlo Rasmussen4 Jessica Bennett Natasha Brown Ashley D. Davis Rita Katherine Rittenmeyer1 Joshua Bradley Cynthia C. Cervantes Alli RéNee Dice Ashley Dawn Rollins Bethany R. Callister Torie Leigh Contreras Jennifer Dillard Michele A. Roseborough Cassandra Nicole Chenevert Jennifer A. Cutforth Maeghan Evans Andrea Sanders3 Kelliann Cramer Emily Davis Hannah Fell3 Melanie Sanjaime3 Joshua A. Drake Laverne Dorsey Morgan Kathleen Fine4 Amanda Jo Schiechl Cinthia Dinabel Dunlop Lorrie M. Ford Deborah Monica Alexandria Audria Gail Schmidt4 Leslie Freeman Shilo R. Foster Frederique1 Cherrilee Sederburg2 Cheryll Godec Penny Gallagher Stephanie Salene Genetti1 Jordan Seitz2 Rebecca H. Harriot Melonie Ham Pamela Loreen Goring Lori Sue Steinbeck1 Jena Rae Harris VaShon G. Hampton Faye Lynn Grice1 Lara L. Stern1 Sheryl Lynn Heitz Kristen Ann Heisey Christine Groethe1 Jessie Stewart Alyse Henderson Tina Raye Jackson-Koski Brittanee Hammond Sarah Elizabeth Stieb1 Matthew Thomas Hull Hannah Johnson Holly Temple Harding Jessica Stunden2 Micah R. Juntunen Nicole Marie E. Lavecchia Laura J. Harris4 Colleen Thliveris3 Stacy Amber Klym Diane L. Lockett Benjamin R. Hatalla Erin M. Toler2 Amy J. Koehler Pamela Denise Marks Dijeanait Hayhurst Shelly L. Urioste3 Lori Renee Kosiara Amanda Byrd Minor Katelyn Denice Heberly1 Lauryn Marie Van Denend Shaylene R. Kovar Tina A. Penix Kamille L. Hockman Charity R. Vigil Christopher Leon Madewell Melinda Romero Markelle Renae Holmes3 Nelly Waldron1 Jammar T. Miller Abby Rundell Shelia M. Howard Johanne Thérèse Marie Beaulieu Tony Moreno Vanessa A. Simones Lindsay Michelle Johnson Wayne2 John Waiguru Njeru Stephanie M. Stelter Latoya L. Jones Summer Dawn West Rosland Y. Norris Jolyn Rae Temple Karen Ann Kaiser Kalani Michelle Wojciechowski Stephanie Jones Williams Keith Takeo Torres Katelyn Marie Keys1 Emma Wolf Linda Sue Doty Young Carol Ann Warren Bryn Elizabeth Larson Sandra R. Wood4 Jorge Vicente Gomez Zermeno Latonya M. Welch Lynise Nichele Logan Victoria Lynn Yone1 Anja Alaine Wikstrom Jessica R. Long2 Karla Williams Samantha Lowe Associate of Science Social Sciences and Yvonne M. Williams Virginia Leigh Mahn1 in Criminal Justice Humanities Division Shayna Jean Wilson Jennifer Leigh Marcus2 Ashlie Marie Bowlby Athena Dawn Hilbert Wright Molly Jo McAfee1 Associate of Arts Stephanie Ann Cable Kaitlin McConkey in Communication Studies Deborah R. Crespin Sarah Mae McFadden Matthew Kenneth Henson Bachelor of Arts Eun Justine Arel Erin Christine McManis3 Kimberly D. Prince in Communication Studies Melissa Diana Hadley Lauren Joyce Meis2 Penni Jo Anderson Angela Wellons Kelsey Meisberger Weston Wayne Dedrickson Joyce R. Williams Christina G. Miller2 Joshua Michael Gardella Talitha Dawn Montesi1 Lenna Lyn Solie Gregory4

p. 15 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Caley Grimm3 Bachelor of Science Jennifer K. Geselevich Charla A. Newcomb1 Jill M. Hampton1 in Psychology Kristi Lee Gibbard Nicholas Joel Petrucelli4 Kayla Jolly4 Candi Yvette Gilliam2 Jessica Polakowski Elbia L. Altamirez Joseph Ardwin Kortus Michelle Green Joyce M. H. Prigg-Samuels3 Tiffany T. Lopez Alvarado2 Jennifer Nichole Lucero2 Brandon Gustafson1 Jaime J. Purcell3 Ashley N. Arthur Joseph Palma Charis Hargis3 Crystalynn Quintana4 Amanda Ann Asher1 Chevon Katherine Patrick Christina Armendariz Haskell Sonia Rodriguez1 Humberto Barrera III Jennifer Pittaway3 Barbara Christine Hauser Julia Ann Rosenstein4 Isabella Carmella Bartek2 Savannah Schamp Timothy David Hawbaker4 William A. Ryder1 Melissa Allison Baxter Isaiah Robert Seaborn1 Ashley Hilton Marie Kriz O. Saintil3 Nilde Belcastro3 Barbara A. Watson Leslie Marie Hinds Julianne K. Sample1 Laura B. Bennett1 A. Leilah Wright Tracyne Hines Nanci Rae Santistevan Megan Nichoel Berry Misty D. Hubbard Amber Grace Schneider1 Lindsey Marie Bezanson Bachelor of Science Hannah Johnson2 Tressa Lee Shumaker Lauren Noel Bishop2 Justine Johnson3 David Micah Shumate3 in Criminal Justice Michelle Ann Brown3 Rodger A. Johnson Alyson Jennifer Spain Tara Adkins2 Amy Lynn Budeau Tyler P. Johnson Kayla Pauline Stebakken1 Holly Christianna Noelle Baxter1 Ellen B. Calenzo1 Sarah A. Joseph1 Nadia K. Stillson Stephanie S. Brandt3 Maggie M. Campbell-Martin Mohamed Falingue Kiabou Lori Patricia Strohmeyer1 Salomon Eloy Chavez Donna M. Canale4 Mikaela Allyssa King1 Kelly Jane Talarico 1 Kathy Colern4 Jennifer Ray Carolluzzi1 Janae C. Kopet4 Kristin E. Taulango1 Lisa Gooden Cheyenne Chantné Carpenter4 Nikcole A. Landon1 Amber M. Thomas1 Sean Ryan Grady3 Richard B. Conn1 Jeremy D. Lane1 Lindsay M. Thompson1 Jeremiah Joshua Halvorson2 Marcy Kay Corbitt1 Angela Morales Lefebvre3 Brandon J. Thorn2 Michael David Herr1 Alexis J. Covarrubias Betsy Sue Lehman1 Melanie Carol Unruh1 Ryan Kieth Kaber2 Michael W. Cutforth2 Christian H. Luna Taylor Kamp Volk1 Lisa D. Kosies4 Jasmine Davis1 Chester L. Mallory III4 Debra Ruth Warner Jesse Hunter Leech3 Kaitlee Elizabeth de la Motte1 David A. Martin4 Jeanette Nicole Wilinski3 Robert Harry McGuiness1 Sharon Marie De'deaux2 Adrianne Martinez Brenda Lee Williams Raquel Mendez Anna J. Dees-Evans Connie Lee Mayhugh1 Rachael Delise Wilson Cammie Rochelle Orm1 Bianca Denisse Delgado Ann Lucille McCoy Christina Anne-Maria Wilt1 Kelly Kay Riding Roland Quinn Denny Stephanie M. McLain4 Bradley Keith Winsted Scott Michael Russo1 Christina Lynn DeRamus Ashley D. Menard4 Stephanie Yazzie Diana Santiago1 Shannon Marie Detone2 Karla Susana Mendez Dion A. Young3 David Craig Smith1 Alces Dor Victor N. Mere Janet Renee Zoss1 Brianna Thibodeaux Tanya Drake1 Kelsey Jean Mickelson1 Victoria Thomas1 Jennie Marie Esterly1 Tympany Mileger Rachel Valdez3 Katherine Eileen Feindel Charity ReNea Miller4 Kelly Shea Waldrop Matthew Michael Fitter Miranda Morgan-Clay Alan Jeffrey Whatley Jr. Kelsie Alyssa Compston Ford4 Tara Myers1 Rebecca D. Frazier Sherrey Lynn Neckers1 Christin Lea Gardner Heather Nelson

p. 16 Exemplary academics in the Rocky Mountain region, rooted in the grace and truth of Jesus Christ

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p. 17 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

School of Business and Mikale Edward Doherty Phoebe Rankin School of Education Leadership Marina Noel Eden3 Hailey Elizabeth Riesenmy2 Amy Edison4 Ryanne Rebecca Ritchey Bachelor of Arts in History, Bachelor of Science Rikki Franklin Natalie Elise Rogers Secondary Education in Accounting Jerret Fuqua Caleb Trent Rold Licensure Ellie Paige Gilmore2 Christopher J. Root Cobey Berto4 Sharon Brooke Landfair Isaiah J. Hanson2 Tanner Schmidt2 Davis W. Crawford3 Kayla Ross Todd4 Rebecca Ellen Harper4 Aaron David Sharpe Marina Noel Eden3 Connor J. Hickman Eduard M. Shevchuk2 Julia Hubbard2 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Julia Hubbard2 Matthew Smith2 Lukas Jorgensen3 Deanna Lynne Hughes1 Danielle Katherine Stegemoller Arts, Elementary Education Samuel Wilson Lillie Robert Ryan Hurley1 Trent Strietelmeier Licensure Lauren Elyse Linscott Cody Huynh Jacob Daniel Sullivan3 Quinn M. Anderson4 David Michael McTavish3 Emily Anne Jensen Megan Sunde Bethany Bell2 Cole Charles Mellott3 Lauren Renee Jewell2 Brandi Noelle Sundquist Lauren N. Cardoza3 Philip A. Mitchell3 Lukas Jorgensen3 Kalkidan Teferra Kaitlen Marie Castro Brandon Timothy Murray Marcella Keller3 Collin V. Tomic Aubrey Ann Doran3 Michael Murrey3 Julian Alexander Owens Kidd3 John D. Vargas II Alexis Marie Gruber3 Shamene C. Norman3 Andre G. Lane Jr. Rebecca Elizabeth Wade4 MaKenzie Ryan Holtkamp2 Amanda Lynn Papacek2 Matthew David Larsen Jackson Thomas Weakly1 Monika Hybinette Zachary Pollard2 Mary Caroline Leigh Deanna Kealaula Westlake Hannah Nicole Ivy Ryanne Rebecca Ritchey Samuel Wilson Lillie Joshua R. Wheeler Allison Anne Jewett2 Marilyn Suarez Anna P. Linarez1 Samantha Jolene Wittek Brienne Eileen Kostenko4 Branden Barlow Yeates4 Lauren Elyse Linscott Devin Taylor Wood Brianna M. Leland3

Daesha Martch3 Scott Wright Sarah Ruth Miller3 Bachelor of Science in Business Mackenzie Mattey Branden Barlow Yeates4 Kelsey Rene Montag4 Administration Meghan Kathleen Mazza2 Alexandria K. Nelson2 John Howard Alderman James Jacob McCormick Bachelor of Science in Computer Alaina Michelle Pisarra1 Ted F. Arroyo Brennan McElhanon3 Information Systems Anna Raggio Brannic Boyce Bailey David Michael McTavish3 Hannah Leigh Rawson2 Brennan McElhanon3 Abigail Charis Bartalo3 Cole Charles Mellott3 Megan Renee Snyder4 Christopher Parker2 Dakota Michael Bayles Philip A. Mitchell3 Hannah E. Struttmann4 Amanda Berry Madeline Mittelstaedt3 Rebecca Anne Tillotson4 Bachelor of Science Cobey Berto4 Caleb Morgan Emylee Joy Van Denend4 Trevor J. Boss Brandon Timothy Murray in Marketing Ashley Raven Woodward Hunter Brock Michael Murrey3 Christopher J. Root Jeffrey L. Brubaker3 Adam Michael Nicholson Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Michael P. Cantrell Shamene C. Norman3 Bachelor of Science Special Education Generalist Brooks James Carveth Luke Pahlau3 in Outdoor Leadership Licensure Davis W. Crawford3 Amanda Lynn Papacek2 Spencer Gordon Abigail Hansen4 Jack Cummings Christopher Parker2 Kaitlyn M. Quinn Ellen Joy Densmore3 Zachary Pollard2 Johanna Margaret Steele4 Breonna Dickehage Kelly Lynne Quist3 p. 18 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Bachelor of Science in General Casey Nicole Oliveira3 Bachelor of Arts in History Tristyn Anita Hall2 Eduardo Perez Bethany Sharon Marie Heng Science, Secondary Education Jaimie Michelle Erker4 Holly L. Prince Joel Howard Licensure John L. Harvey Elizabeth G. Puerner Michelle Lynn Huyck Mikayle Jacquot3 Isaac Jeffrey Imig4 Megan Marie Rooke1 Christiana Junta3 Hannah Faith Marcy4 Mattison Anne Johnson2 Stephanie Renee Schlabach2 Angela Jurek2 Micah Luke Morris2 Lauren Shock1 Ashley Fawn Kelly Leslie Sittone Richardson4 School of Humanities Juan David Sipion Olivia Mac Kenzie and Sciences Michaela N. Smith4 Nicholas Joseph Martin Bachelor of Arts Lucas S. Sobczak Courtney Therese Matney3 Associate of Arts Mitchell Scott Swim in Liberal Arts Brooke Keller McCarthy2 in General Studies Nathan Adrian Valdez Madison Joy Bolthouse1 Dillon McTague Lauren Jean Miller Kathryn M. Veatch1 Margaret Ruth Clare Hennessy Mendoza Eleanor Noelle Walton4 Emily Jane Coutts Claire A. Milam3 Bachelor of Arts in Madeline Whitmore4 Alyssa Hanks Bethany Namour4 Communication Jennie Winston Sarah Gilmore LaCroix2 Shawna Elizabeth Nelson Ryan Eric Parker Marissa K. Orser Jenna Grace Adendorff2 Bachelor of Arts in English Kassandra Hope Verdoorn3 Brandon Racheter3 David Hunter Akowski Christopher J. Root Nicole Marie Boogerd1 Elise Katharine Almer2 Samantha Saucedo4 Elizabeth Garboczi3 Bachelor of Arts Lina Valentina Aman2 Stephanie Renee Schlabach2 Matthew Charles Graham3 in Political Science Kristen Elizabeth Blomquist Katy Michelle Scovill2 Rachel Fayerhart Gruner David Hunter Akowski Kaitlin E. Buletti2 Madison Rose Stanton Allison Lapporte2 Jaimie Michelle Erker4 Austin Burge Jennifer Joy Steiner Hannah Olson1 Emily Jean Karl Anne E. Carlson2 April Katherine Stevens Hannah Roper Katelyn Micalah Kellett4 Roger R. Castellano Nicole Stewart3 Peter Bach Scheffel3 Abigail Realsen2 Andrew Dettmer Lindsay D'Anne Stowell Justin Short1 Amy Edison4 Eric Matthew Tomlin Bachelor of Arts Robynn Nikita Elan-Puttick1 Graham Turner1 Tana L. Feiner in Global Studies Bachelor of Arts Kaitlin Vieweg3 Beran B. Fisher3 Abigail Charis Bartalo3 in Psychology Ashley G. Vigil Nathanael Isaac Flack Victoria Rose Bonnema3 Elise Katharine Almer2 Hallie Williamson Robert Matthew Fontneau Samuel David Bult Lina Valentina Aman2 William David Wilson Blake Franklin Hannah Kimble Butler2 Kaci Jo Baxter1 Jessica Marie Free Sean S. Elliott Luke Shepherd Peter Brothers Bachelor of Arts Andrea E. Gattone Maria Fernanda Aguirre Galindo3 David Zachary Brown in Social Science Hannah Renae Harder2 Julissa Klassen Lauren Leigh Brown1 Christopher Abbott Spencer E. Jenney Catherine Rae Lucero Skylar Ann Bukta3 Jordan Arce Baylee R. Johnson Victoria McDaniel3 Kaelyn Chelf Molly Ann Black3 Matthew Alec Joslin2 Madeline Mittelstaedt3 Kelsey Lachlan Cone Mari Buseth3 Katelyn Micalah Kellett4 Sadie Ouse Elizabeth Christine Dupnick3 Ellen Joy Densmore3 Anthony O'Neil Kelly Jr. Abigail Realsen2 Carlie A. Franke Timothy J. Fugleberg Megan Lynn Maruyama Stephanie Routzahn Maria Fernanda Aguirre Galindo3 Alexys Danielle McCracken Joshua Gregory Land2 p. 19 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Austin Maltby Maegan Taylor Mohr Schuyler Aaron Turrill2 Beran B. Fisher3 Katrina Rose Mendez Michelle Candee Perry2 Nicholas Webber3 Trey Gass2 Nicole E. Williams Alyssa Marie Regalado Gretchyn M. Gordon2 Branden Barlow Yeates4 Sebastian A. Roeder1 Bachelor of Music Justin Kaleb Graves3 Haley Shaner in Music Education Isaiah J. Hanson2 Bachelor of Science Hayley Jean Shelley Liza Jane Anna Hein Katherine Alma Maes2 Madeline Jean Simkunas3 Kally Lauren Huffty in Biology Megan Ashley Spaulding3 Kirsten Lynn Soehn3 Luke Knight1 Kaitlyn Cleveringa Sheridan Spelman Nathanael W. Lawton4 Joseph Daniel Elick2 Joseph P. Wilkes3 Bachelor of Music Sherman C. Lee Zoey Frazier4 in Worship Arts Cooper Patch4 Aubrey Knight Bachelor of Science Tyler Ackert Caleb Petersen3 Anna McGuire3 Kharis Faith Grams Reagan Ritchey2 Madison McLain3 in Pre-Medical Profession Rebecca Jahne Moritzky1 Jessica Nicole Smoker3 Sophia Marie Proaño4 Danielle Daume Brooke E. Smothers Dean Mykel Randel Drew Fountain4 Caleb James Stewart2 Dimitri G. Saliba Carly Iris Frick School of Theology Madeleine Louise Turner2 Allison M. Mitchell4 Bachelor of Arts in Abrahamic Bethany Joy Vaters2 Bachelor of Science Breanne Nicole Parets4 Languages Toby Allen Heidt2 in General Science Ariana Nicole Saxon3 Steven James Stanton2 Justin Kaleb Graves3 Amy Lynn Davis Bachelor of Arts Letticia Valenzuela-Rodriguez School of Music Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry in Biblical Studies Marisa Bergman Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts Jacob Henry Melissa Gwen Wilkins3 in Health Sciences in Music Joel Howard Madeleine Brooke Andersson3 Nathanael W. Lawton4 Derek Blomquist2 Bachelor of Arts Emily Marie Bartel Donelle Leigh Lyon2 Stephen Good2 in Theology Alyson Elizabeth Chastain Braden Michael Gowdy3 William Martin3 Erica Monae Gallegos3 Annie Sophia Loose2 Alex Anderson2 Kaylie Lynn Miller Taya Lyn Hanna4 Hannah Faith Marcy4 Luke Andrew Bote3 Isabel Padgett3 Abigail Joy Holmes4 Corri Mott2 Ezra Jared Bram2 Jonathon Robert Weeks Sean Kadera McCullen T. Petrey Emily Sarah Buschman Joelle LeFevre2 Gavrielle Ann Santoveña Josiah Carranza4 Sarah Rachelle Metz Edward Joseph Fink III3

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program does not confer a degree upon a student, does not certify that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements, and may not be used as proof of completion of the degree requirements. Participation indicates that an individual is a candidate for graduation. All eligible degree candidates at the time of printing were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and are included in the program. 1 University Honors 2 Cum Laude 3 Magna Cum Laude 4 Summa Cum Laude 5 Graduate Honors Laude, University, and Graduate honors published here are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the fall 2017 term. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA. p. 20 University Honors

GRADUATE HONORS HONOR SOCIETIES Candidates for the master’s degree wearing a gold medallion with blue Candidates wearing the following honor distinctions are part of one or ribbon have earned Graduate with High Distinction Honors. These more of the following honor societies: students have achieved a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average and • Alpha Sigma Lambda: have completed 30 or more semester hours of graduate credit while attending Colorado Christian University. a society honoring adult undergraduate students for academic excellence – white stoles imprinted in gold and burgundy with the ASL script and shield

LAUDE HONORS • Chi Alpha Sigma: Candidates for the bachelor’s degree wearing the white honor cord a national athletic honor society – bronze medallion with black ribbon have earned the honor of cum laude (with honor), holding a 3.5-3.69 • Chi Sigma Iota: cumulative grade point average. Those wearing the silver honor cord an international honor society of professional counseling and for have earned the honor of magna cum laude (with high honor), holding a professional counselors – a double strand of royal blue and white cords 3.7-3.89 cumulative grade point average. Finally, those wearing the gold honor cord have earned the honor of summa cum laude (with highest • Eta Beta Rho: honor), holding a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average. Students a national scholastic honor society for students of Hebrew language and receiving these distinctions have attended CCU for at least 60 semester culture – royal blue and white cords hours. • Kappa Delta Pi: a national honor society in education – purple and green cords UNIVERSITY HONORS • Lambda Pi Eta: Candidates for a bachelor’s degree wearing a mauve honor cord have an international honor society in communication – red and white cords earned University Honors. These students have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed a maximum of • Omicron Delta Kappa: 59 semester hours while attending Colorado Christian University. national leadership honor society – white stoles embroidered with a gold key and Greek letters OΔK

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES • Pi Kappa Delta: RECOGNITION an honorary speech and debate society – burgundy and white cords with a gold key and PKD crest at the top Candidates who have served or who are currently serving in any of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces (including • Pi Kappa Lambda: National Guard or Reserves) are entitled to wear a red, white, and blue a national music honor society – gold and white cords recognition cord. • Pi Lambda Theta: an educational honor society – gold with blue and a gold PLT medallion

• Sigma Tau Delta: an international English honor society – red and black cords

• Sigma Theta Tau (STTI): an international honor society in nursing – purple and white cords

p. 21 Academic Regalia

University officers, faculty members, and graduating students wear gowns, mortarboards, hoods, tams, and tassels that are traditional at the world’s oldest universities.

Academic regalia dates back to European universities in the Middle Ages, when hoods and gowns were required for warmth in unheated buildings. In American universities of the late 19th century, these medieval costumes were revived to lend color to academic functions, with gowns of master’s and doctorate degrees distinct from each other and from bachelor’s degrees. Gowns are normally black, although some universities have designed their own to bear the color of the institution.

The master’s gown has pointed sleeves slit at the elbows; the doctor’s gown has wide lapels of velvet, either black or the color of the scholar’s academic specialization. The hood drapes over the components of the academic costume. The master’s hood is pointed; the doctor’s hood is bell-shaped. The color of the border of the hood indicates the scholar’s major field of study; the lining color or colors identify the institution that conferred the wearer’s degree. The customary head covering is the Oxford cap or mortarboard, with a tassel of gold metallic threads.

Academic specializations present in the inauguration ceremony today are indicated by the following colors:

• Arts, Letters, and Humanities – White • Music – Pink • Business – Drab • Nursing – Apricot • Communication – Crimson • Philosophy – Dark Blue • Counseling and Guidance – Light Blue • Physical Science – Sage Green • Criminal Justice – Midnight Blue • Physics – Gold • Divinity – Scarlet • Political Science – Dark Blue • Economics – Copper • Psychology – Gold • Education – Light Blue • Public Administration – Peacock Blue • Fine Arts – Brown • Science – Golden Yellow • Law – Purple • Social Science – Citron • Library Science – Lemon • Theology – Scarlet • Mathematics – Gold

p. 22 Traditions of CCU

UNIVERSITY SEAL UNIVERSITY MEDALLION The Colorado Christian University seal The University medallion is worn by the depicts our institution’s core identity. The president at Commencement and other academic Word of God in the center is placed upon the ceremonies as part of his academic regalia, Cross of Christ, which is laid upon the Shield symbolizing the authority and responsibilities of Faith. This Shield of Faith is surrounded incumbent with the office. The brass medallion by three Greek words which are translated is of simple, linked construction, with the “grace and truth,” the University motto. University seal forming the medallion. Linking The outer rings surrounding the Word, the the brass chain above the seal is an ornament Cross, and the Shield contain two elements: inscribed with the Latin words, ad fontes, the year 1914, when our oldest parent institution was founded, and our which occurs in the Latin Vulgate of Psalm 42, name, Colorado Christian University. The uppermost word on the seal is translated as "back to the sources," — a reference “Christian,” which in one word captures all that we strive to be through to our cornerstone and the original cornerstone of the Western university, God’s power working in us. Jesus Christ, for He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

HISTORY OF THE MACE UNIVERSITY HYMN The mace, upon which the University seal is “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” is the official hymn of Colorado placed, is a ceremonial staff used as a symbol of the Christian University. This jubilant melody, composed by Ludwig van authority granted to the University to issue degrees. Beethoven for his Ninth Symphony, together with the text by Henry van Originally a weapon of combat used in medieval Dyke, is one of the most celebratory worship hymns in the church. The warfare by a king or great noble, the mace was 2006 Commencement Ceremony marked the premiere performance of refined over time into a symbolic device used on this setting for Wind Ensemble and Choir, commissioned especially for ceremonial occasions. As an academic symbol, the CCU and written by Taras Nahirniak, respected educator and composer. mace dates back to 16th century England when, in 1589, Queen Elizabeth I presented a replica of her own royal mace to the University of Oxford THE COMMENCEMENT RECESSIONAL to be used in all ceremonies to represent the royal presence and the authority granted to the university The stirring “Battle Hymn of the Republic” has become CCU’s to issue degrees under the royal insignia. traditional recessional for Commencement. The triumphant text calls our graduates to continue to walk in the power and revelation of God’s truth. Since that time, it has become customary for European and American colleges and universities to use ceremonial maces during academic exercises. Protocol for using the mace requires that it be carried into the ceremony by the chief academic officer or another person selected for special recognition. During the ceremony, the mace is placed in a stand on the platform to indicate the ceremony is in formal session. At the conclusion, the mace is carried out to mark the completion of the ceremony.

p. 23 About the University

Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Founded in 1914, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region. A leader in higher education, the University was ranked in the top two percent of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for the past six years. In 2017, CCU was named one of the “Best Four-Year Colleges for Adult Learners” by Washington Monthly.

CCU offers over 80 degrees and programs for students through its College of Adult and Graduate Studies and College of Undergraduate Studies. More than 8,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. CCU is an NCAA Division II college in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). The University is also a Division I member of the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA).

Colorado Christian University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The University is also a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

p. 24 University History

In 1914, Denver Bible Institute was founded on two principles: grace and truth. The first classes were comprised of only two students and one teacher, but from those modest beginnings, Colorado Christian University was born.

In 1945, Denver Bible Institute became Denver Bible College, a four-year college with three academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute. Four years later, the school was renamed Rockmont College — around the same time that Western Bible Institute was founded.

It wasn’t until the 1980s that significant change occurred again. The two schools merged in 1985, forming Colorado Christian College. By 1989, however, the need for a flagship Christian institution in Colorado was evident. Colorado Baptist University joined Colorado Christian College to form the institution we know today.

As of fall 2017, there were over 18,000 living alumni spread throughout all 50 states and several countries — scholars dedicated to integrating high-level academics with timeless faith. Throughout our history, Colorado Christian University has seen God’s hand orchestrating each step in the journey and we look toward the future with great anticipation for where He will lead us as the journey continues.

p. 25 University Distinctives

VISION STATEMENT OF FAITH We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with Colorado Christian University unites with the broad, historic evangelical high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and faith rather than affiliating with any specific denomination. In this compassion of Jesus Christ, and who thereby are prepared to impact commitment, the University embraces the following declarations of the the world. National Association of Evangelicals: • We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, MISSION authoritative Word of God. Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. formation, and engagement with the world. • We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious Christ-centered community and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily Our community of interdependent students, faculty, and staff seeks resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, to honor and obey Jesus Christ, who is present in Spirit and speaks and in His personal return in power and glory. in Scripture — and to advance God’s purposes in the lives of every • We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, member. regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. Exemplary academics • We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose Our undergraduate and graduate curriculum integrates faith and indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. learning in a scholarly environment that fosters critical and creative • We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; thinking, academic excellence, and professional competence. they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. Spiritual formation • We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Our academic and student development programs cultivate a deep and Jesus Christ. enduring faith that affirms the authority of Scripture and embraces Christ as the authentic center of life. These declarations do not comprise all that individual Christians may Engagement with the world consider important elements of faith; rather, they establish the essential framework within which members of the University both unite in shared Our students experience and engage the world in ways that prepare beliefs and explore differences. leaders to serve and transform their professions, churches, and communities.

p. 26 University Distinctives

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Colorado Christian University’s Strategic Objectives were adopted by the CCU Board of Trustees in 2006 to serve as a guiding compass for the University. They direct the implementation of CCU’s long-established mission and vision and provide context for our first priority — an enduring commitment to Jesus Christ and His kingdom. The Strategic Objectives provide a point of convergence for every member of the CCU community and for every aspect of life at CCU, from how we teach and learn in the classroom to how we live with and serve others.

Colorado Christian University shall: • Honor Christ and share the love of Christ on campus and around the world • Teach students to trust the Bible, live holy lives and be evangelists • Be a magnet for outstanding students and prepare them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government and professions by offering an excellent education in strategic disciplines • Teach students how to learn • Teach students how to think for themselves • Teach students how to speak and write clearly and effectively • Give students significant opportunities to serve our Lord while they are at CCU and to help them develop a lifetime habit of such service • Impact our culture in support of traditional family values, sanctity of life, compassion for the poor, Biblical view of human nature, limited government, personal freedom, free markets, natural law, original intent of the Constitution and Western civilization • Be seekers of truth • Debunk "spent ideas" and those who traffic in them • Ask God to multiply our time and ability to the glory of His great name • Be a servant of the Church • Become a great university

p. 27 Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Steve Cappa Sarah Jarvie Vice President – Academic Administration Assistant Professor of Counseling Assistant Professor of Counseling Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola Ed.D., University of Cincinnati University Cheryl King DEANS Pamela Cassellius Assistant Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Counseling M.S.N., University of Colorado Health Sciences Mellani J. Day, D.B.A. Ed.D., Argosy University Center Business and Technology Division Mellani J. Day Mark Knox Debra Hudson, Ph.D. Dean, Business and Technology Assistant Professor of Counseling Social Sciences and Humanities Division Professor of Business and Technology Ph.D., Regent University D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University Earl Waggoner, Ph.D. Marla Lohmann Biblical Studies and Theology Division Trigg Even Assistant Professor of Special Education Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., University of North Texas Wendy Wendover, Ph.D. Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Cheryl A. Mark Deborah Fenton-Nichols Assistant Professor of Counseling Barbara J. White, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University Nursing and Health Sciences Division Ed.D., Argosy University Kristen Mauk Kristen J. Goree Director, Graduate Nursing Programs FACULT Y Professor of Nursing Professor of Nursing D.N.P., University of Colorado D.N.P., Valparaiso University Matthew D. Aernie Ph.D., Wayne State University Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Kristy L. Hardwick Ph.D., University of Wales-Lampeter Assistant Professor of Counseling Jill McElheny Ed.D., University of Cincinnati Director, BSN Program John W. Aldridge, Jr. Professor of Nursing Director, Organizational Management Kristi Hargrave D.N.P., University of Colorado Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Business and Technology Assistant Professor of Nursing Center Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University M.S., Texas Woman's University David Mulkey Bob Brooks Mary Hobus Director of Skills and Simulation Director, Public Administration Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Ph.D., Marquette University M.S.N., University of South Alabama Humanities M.B.A., Abilene Christian University Tammie L. Huddle John Murray Assistant Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Travis Buchanan M.S.N., University of Northern Colorado Ph.D., Auburn University Assistant Professor of Theological Studies Ph.D., University of St. Andrews Debra Hudson Jennifer Park Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities; Assistant Professor of Counseling Ryan Burkhart Professor of Social Sciences and Humanities Ph.D., Regent University Director, M.A. Counseling Ph.D., Colorado State University Assistant Professor of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University

p. 28 Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Damon Perez Wendy Wendover FACULTY AWARDS Associate Professor of Biology Dean, Curriculum and Instruction Education Ph.D., Colorado State University Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Biblical Studies and Theology Division Ph.D., University of Denver Selin Philip Travis Buchanan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling Barbara J. White Assistant Professor of Theological Studies Ph.D., Regent University Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences Professor of Nursing Business and Technology Division Jeff Renfrow Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado Catherine Sees, Ph.D. Director, Undergraduate Education Programs Affiliate Faculty – Business Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Bushrod B. White Instruction Director, Graduate Education Programs Curriculum and Instruction M.A., Northern Arizona University Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University R. Colby Rogers Marla Lohmann, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling Jeffrey White Assistant Professor of Special Education Ed.D., Argosy University Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Drexel University Nursing and Health Sciences Division Sarah E. Scherling Nancy Hayworth, M.S.N. Vice President, Academic Administration Andrew Wichterman Affiliate Faculty – Nursing Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Professor of Counseling Ed.D., Liberty University Ph.D., Regent University Social Sciences and Humanities Division

John Schreiber Steve Cappa, Psy.D. Assistant Professor of Nursing Duane C. Wilson Assistant Professor of Counseling M.S.N., Regis University Director, Graduate Information Technology Programs Rebecca E. Taylor Assistant Professor of Cyber Security Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University Ed.D., University of Memphis Bren Triplett Ronda Wood Director, Undergraduate Information Technology Director of Undergraduate Education Programs Programs Assistant Professor of Computer Information Assistant Professor of Education Technology M.Ed., Northcentral University M.S., Regis University Kyle Usrey Associate Professor of Finance and International Business J.D., University of Colorado Earl Waggoner Dean, Biblical Studies and Theology Professor of Biblical Studies Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

p. 29 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Loretta Abbott Lesa Brown Clarissa Crozier Paul Faust Arienne Abt Patrice Brown Arleen Crutcher Donald Fetherman George Ackerman Wade Brown Laura Cuomo-Kotcher Harold Fisher Ronald Alford Erick Bryant Summer Danser Matthew Fleck Jason Aljets Jeannie Bryant Jenelle Davis Kelly Foster Sarah Almquist David Bull Robert Davis Ronald Francis Martha Amos Linda Bullock Brian De Herrera Mark Frederiksen Lilia Anand Kelly Burd Joannie DeBrito Robert Freeborough Noah Antisdel Brian Burke Kelley DeCleene Haley French Michael Aragon Leslie Butler Barbara DelCupp Nathan French Anita Arceneaux Patri Cabe David DeLong Kresten Froistad-Martin William Armbruster Sandra Cameron Yvonne DeMoss Kristen Fundenberger Michael Atherton Colin Campbell Indulis Denavs Theresa Funderburg B. Darlene Avery Evelyn Campbell Charles Denler Richard Gallagher Diane Badzinski-Proctor Ravyn Canale Roland DeRenzo David Garcia Clare Barker Lora Canter Kurt Diesch John Garner Craig Barnett Patricia Cappa Heidi Dike John Garris Debbi Barnett Luis Caracosa Jayne Dilling Ylenia Garrison Susan Barnett Randall Carpenter Wesley Dixon Barbara Garrity Richard Barnhart Cindy Carter Nicholas Dodson Darin Gerdes Christie Baroody Andrea Cartwright Cynthia Doney Sharon Giarrizzo-Wilson Christopher Beilfuss David Cartwright Darrell Dooyema Tera Gill Jessica Beller Amanda Carver JoLynn Dorman Aaron Godbey Leeann Benesh Kathy Casey Gordon Douglas Katherine Gold Richard Bennett Harland Cason James Douglas Christine Good Kathleen Benton Deborah Cattin Susan Draine Cathlene Goodnow Alicia Biggs Sandra Ceas Daniel Dronsick William Goodrich Jennifer Billings Brian Cessna Jay Drury Sandra Gourley Camille Bishop Roger Chandler Glenn Drysdale Michael Grabill Donald Bishop William Chaney Michael DuCharme Staci Grabill Connie Blackmann William Chapin Roger DuCharme Andrew Graham Mary-Frances Boardman Scott Cheatham Jennifer Dunn Abigail Gray Elena Bogdan Sophia Cheng Robert Durough Jr. Daniel Green Krista Bogenrief Brenda Chinn Jermaine Dykes James Greenhalge Jill Boisvert Richard Cimms Laura Dykstra Joshua Greever James Bolton Edward Clark Diann Eason Elizabeth Gunther Leah Borgmann Ian Clary Doirin Eddy Nathan Gustafson David Bosworth Paul Cole Bradley Edwards Eleanor Hall Carolyn Bottone-Post Sean Cole Douglas Eicher Jerry Hall Shawn Bowen Misty Colgrove Evan Escobedo Barry Ham Brittany Box Roy Collins Gil Etheridge Jennings Hamilton Timothy Brady Rick Combs Juliet Evans Amy Hansen Trayce Brinkman Aaron Cordova Richard Evans Tina Harclerode Kimberly Britt Jeremy Cordova Yvette Evans Colleen Hare William Brock Vanessa Cox Michael Eze Kelsey Hargadine James Brown Robert Crick Nicole Farina Elizabeth Harger

p. 30 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

James Harger Dennis Klein James Mann John Nord Kelley Harmon Gordon Klingenschmitt Dawn Manoleas Ralph O'Neal Ashley Harper Rebekah Knight-Baughman Robert Marquardt Sarah Oaklief Chastity Harper James Knox Shelley Marshall Jason Ocvirk Jeffery Harper Jamie Kopfman Don Martin Alyssa Ohleyer James Harris Gregory Kopp Angelita Martinez James Orcutt Andrea Hathcote Grace Kosloski Andrea Masias Connie Ostwald Jackson Hatter Stephanie Krawzyk Charlotte Mather Lance J. Oversole Heather Hayes Sam Kurien Mark Mayfield Charles Owen Catherine Hayworth Carol Kurkowski Patrick Mayfield Sean Owen Nancy Hayworth Stuart Kurkowski Kimberly McClannahan Donald Owsley Kenneth Heer Jaime Kutz Jane McGill Donna Pabst Angela Henderson John Lamb Macy McKim Lori Paladino Stephen Higgins Trent Lambert Sonia McLemore Jan Palmen Eboni Hill-Mathis Mark Lamport Kelly McMullen Jody Panian Sandra Hipple Lindsay Langfitt Tim McTavish Danielle Parker Janice Hirschfeld Keith Langner Arlene Meads Roger Parks Donald Hofer Karla Larson Russell Meek Thomas Parrish Grania Holman Tracey Lawrence Chad Meeks Rebecca Patterson Michelle Holmes Michael Lawson Angela Melancon Samantha Peel Kathleen Horning Lorie Lee Carlos Melendez Valerie Perciante Timothy Hudson Wesley Leggett William Middlebrook Kyle Percifield Vincent Hunter Amber Lehman Doug Mikkelsen David Perkins Nancy Hurianek Michael Leiker David Milanaik Roberta Perno Tiffany Hylton Todd Leupold David Miller William Pharis Nathan Hynum Sharon Lewis Timothy Mills Robert Pierre-Paul Clarence Ihm Daniel Lidberg Karen Minert Mark Plaisier Jacqueline Jackson-Driskell Mee-Gaik Lim Michael Mlynarczyk Mark Plaza John Jemison Chris Little Lorena Morales Freeborough Orval Powell Eugene Jenness Cristal Loehr John Moreland Jonathan Procter Cassandra Johnson Susana Lopez Darrell Morgan Starla Quinn Kathy Johnson Katina Lowe Daniel Moriarity James Rairdon Granville Jones Stacy Loyd Todd Morse Janet Randerson Kathy Jones Henry Luckel John Mrazek Neil Randerson Matthew Jones Jackie Luft Robert Muehlberger Brandi Rawlins Brian Joseph Michael Luke Rand Muender Randy Raysbrook Jannee Joy Sandricia Luster Lawrence Murphy Sidney Redd Julie Jung-Kim Rebekah Lynch Angela Muzquiz Charles Reeder Michael Kallenberg Stephen MacCord Jason Myers Sharon Reiling Melissa Kamp Lee MacKlin Darwin Naccarato Tracy Reynolds Kathi Kamplain-Wilson Pam Mahre Sandra Nations Dean Ridings Joel Kant Melissa Maldonado Kimberly Neininger Linda Rieg Kristen Keteles Rudy Malesich Caroline Neumann Teresa Robertson Ruth Kilburn Yuliya Malishkin Katherine Newlon Christopher Robinson Edward Kissam David Maloney Christine Noffsinger Pauline Rogers

p. 31 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Sara Ronhovde Shari Simmons Chigoziri Umuna Katherine Wolfe John Roob Renee Sinclair Jessica Vaeth Dale Wolyniak Kelly Rosebush Tanya Skalecki Jose Valdes Shaina Workman Erin Rosfeld Steven Slaight Pamela Valentino Taniuska Worsham Jeffrey Ross Monique Smalling Shawn Vander Lugt Lori Wurth Michael Rossmann Christy Smelser Adrian Vanderburg David Yocum Linda Rothwell David Smith Cathy Vann Richard Yohn Bryan Roy Diana Smith Thomas Varney Adam Young Danny Royer Jennifer Smith Todd Vasquez Michael Young Arlene Ruddy Sandra Smith Deborah Vaughn Shawn Zembles Michael Ruest Kathy Smith-Stillson Matthew Ver Miller Lorraine Zentz James Ruffin Brooke Sorenson Lynda Vernikoff Dane Russell James Spencer Steve Veteto Timothy Ryan Clara Spenny Anna Vick Donathan Sailer Karen Stackhouse Michael Voris Edna Sailer Rachael Stark Victoria Vowell Susan Salladay Darris Stauffer Pee Vululleh Eric Sandras Gary Steward June Wagner Michael Saunders Jaimie Stickl Kristen Wall Joshua Savage Ronald Stites Thomas Waller Robert Savery Shane Stone Albert Walmsley Rebecca Saville Shelby Stookey Michael Warner William Saxby Kevin Storatz Michael Weaver Todd Scacewater Jerry Storz Willyn Webb Dana Scheunemann Michelle Strickland Robin Weber Lisa Schlabra Sandra Strobel Thomas Weichart Michael Schlabra Edward Stucky Samuel Welbaum Dan Schlesinger Colleen Suitt Gregory Wells Jessica Schmalz Tamara Sullivan Jason Wells Pamela Schnell Sandra Summers Christopher West Gary Schnittjer Kimberly Swanigan Kristine Whaley Jill Schroeder-Dorn Jacqueline Taggart Charolette Whitley Amanda Schuster Shannon Tallon Sarah Wightman Halee Scott Jeff Thomas Margaret Wigton Sarah Scott Robin Thompson James Wiley Dana Scritchfield Thomas Thompson Lauren Williams Catherine Sees William Thompson Pierre Williams Chantal Seitz Melanie Tidman Glenda Wilson Elizabeth Sellers David Tomme Kirsten Wilson Mousa Shamieh Maria Trascritti John Wind Penny Sharkey Amy Tribolini DanaLea Woehl Norma Shearin Amy Turpin Jefferson Wofford Cathy Sherrer Lori Twardowski-Raper Wayne Wolf

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list, and apologize for any such errors. p. 32 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Cherri Parks, Ph.D. Derek Branstrom Jenna L. Ellis Vice President – Academic Affairs Director, Associate Professor of Outdoor Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Leadership Programs Communication M.A., University of Northern Colorado J.D., University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law DEANS Tamara Bultje Gary W. Ewen, D.S.L. Associate Professor of Education; Gary W. Ewen School of Business and Leadership Teacher Practicum Coordinator Dean, School of Business and Leadership M.A., University of Phoenix Professor of Management and Leadership D.S.L., Regent University David S. Kotter, Ph.D. Ian Clary School of Theology Assistant Professor of Historical Theology Nahanni Freeman Ph.D., University of the Free State Associate Professor of Psychology William R. Saxby, Ph.D. Ph.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, School of Humanities and Sciences Thomas Copeland Biola University Professor of Political Science Debora L. Scheffel, Ph.D. Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Leontine Galante School of Education Assistant Professor of Biology Daniel T. DeLau Ph.D., Princeton University Associate Professor of Accounting Steven T. Taylor, M.A. M.T., University of Denver Kyle R. Greenwood School of Music M.S., Indiana University Associate Professor of Old Testament CPA Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion FACULT Y Charles Denler Director of Worship Arts, Composition, and Gayle C. Gunderson Diane M. Badzinski Music Production and Engineering Library Director, Clifton Fowler Library Professor of Communication Assistant Professor of Music Librarian Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison B.A. Colorado Christian University M.L.S., Emporia State University Berklee College of Music Janet M. Black Katherine S. Hyon Professor of English Megan D. DeVore Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., University of Denver Associate Professor of Church History and Early Ph.D., Georgia State University Christian Studies John Borman Ph.D., University of Wales Lene M. Jaqua Associate Professor of Education Associate Professor of Physical and General M.A., University of Northern Colorado Mark S. Dorn Science Professor of Music Ph.D., University of Arizona David E. Bosworth M.M., Indiana University Associate Professor of Theology and Missions M.A., Colorado Christian University Matthew Jones Ph.D. Student, Evangelische Theologische Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies Faculteit, Leuven Delana Durough Ph.D., Regent University Assistant Professor of Economics M.A., Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

p. 33 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Charles E. King Karen Neville Seth Rodriquez Professor of Business, Law and Ethics Associate Librarian; Technical Services Librarian Assistant Professor of Old Testament Studies Dean Emeritus M.L.I.S., University of Denver Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological J.D., University of Denver Seminary Jason Ney David S. Kotter Assistant Professor of English John Russo Dean, School of Theology Ph.D., University of Denver Assistant Professor of Accounting Professor of New Testament B.A., Western State College; CPA Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Richard Niezen Assistant Professor of Music William R. Saxby Christa R. Koval Ph.D., University of Colorado Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences Professor of Chemistry Professor of Psychology Susan Pahlau Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Ph.D., University of Vermont Assistant Professor of Communication Taylor Lenderink M.A., University of Colorado, Denver Debora L. Scheffel Instructor of Laboratory Sciences Dean, School of Education Mark Parker B.S., Dordt College Professor of Education Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., Northwestern University Brianna Martin Ph.D., University of Denver Assistant Librarian Oliver Schulz Michael Plato M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi Associate Librarian, Technical Services Librarian Assistant Professor of Intellectual History and M.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God M.L.I.S., San Jose State University Christian Thought University Th.M., The Master’s Seminary Ph.D. Candidate, Free University of M.Div., The Master’s Seminary Christelle E. Menth Amsterdam Professor of Music Stephen Shumaker D.M.A., University of Illinois Jeremy Porier Professor of Political Science Assistant Professor of Computer Information Ph.D., University of Dallas, Irving M. Kevin Miller Systems Executive in Residence M.S., University of Colorado, Denver Brenda Slusser Distinguished Professor of Business and Associate Professor of Business and Leadership Leadership Bernard M. Prokop Ph.D., Capella University M.S., Oklahoma State University Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Iowa Susan Spear Philip D. Mitchell Assistant Professor of English Professor of History Shane Ratzell M.A., University of Denver Ph.D., University of Colorado Assistant Librarian, Information Systems M.F.A., Western State College M.L.I.S., Drexel University; Raymond R. Mitsch M.B.A., Colorado Christian University Jennifer Stafford Associate Professor of Psychology Director of Theatre Ph.D., Indiana State University Ronald L. Rex Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies Executive in Residence M.F.A., New York University Associate Professor of Management and Marketing M.S., Xavier University

p. 34 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Gary Steward FACULTY EMERITI FACULTY AWARDS Assistant Professor of History Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Sara E. Dallman Community Service Award Professor Emerita of Education Seminary Kevin J. Turner, D.Min. Ph.D., The Ohio State University Ronald Stites Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology Assistant Professor of Business Larry R. Donnithorne School of Theology M.B.A., Regis College President Emeritus Steven T. Taylor Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Ethics Scholarship Award Dean, School of Music Ed.D., Harvard University William C. Watson, Ph.D. Professor of Music Professor of History M.A., University of Denver DISTINGUISHED/VISITING School of Humanities and Sciences Kevin J. Turner LECTURER Teaching Excellence Award Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology Lawrence J. Crabb, Jr. Christelle E. Menth, D.M.A. D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary Distinguished Scholar in Residence Professor of Music School of Music William C. Watson Ph.D., University of Illinois Professor of History Affiliate Faculty of the Year Award Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Lance J. Oversole, M.L.S. John Wind Affiliate Faculty – Business and Economics School of Business and Leadership Assistant Professor of Theology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Julie Woodman Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Priscilla B. Wright Professor of Education Ed.D., Clayton University

In Memoriam: Kelton F. Lustig Professor of Education Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

p. 35 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Matthew Anderson Robert Durough Jr. Brooke Kerns Laura Petrilli Isidro Aybar, Jr. Christopher Eagles Sharon Kitzmiller Jonathan Poag Kwami Barnett Steven Farr Andrew Klausen Sharon Reiling Jeremiah Bauman Robyn Ferradas Kathleen Krieger Jason Rhine Michael Black Lynn Fisher Tiffany Kuipers Heidi Ross Ronald Bland Karen Fitzpatrick Kevin Langlois Matthew Rummel Robert Blanken Diana Gaide Barbara Lepke-Sims Pearl Rutherford Nathanael Bondi Tamara Gallagher Barbara Liley Laura Saunders Anna K. Brawner Pamela Gallo Karen Liley Robert Savery Kimberly Britt Kallie Garrett William Lloyd Thomas Scheffel Joseph Brooks Craig Hammersmith Courtney Long Jill Schroeder-Dorn Peter Buchwald Margo Hanschke Neil Long Sherry Schulz Erin Buterbaugh Greg Harper Martha Maguire-Rosemas Alisa Shanks Kurt Butler Christopher Hatton James Manuel Steve Simpson Kristin Campbell Karl Helvig Ryan McCarthy Evan Skelton Mary Ellen Covino-Kluth Jacob Hoekstra Eric McLeland Mary Spencer Charles Cummings Colleen Hope Tim McTavish Jennifer Stucki Maureen Curtiss Amy Horton Tracy Meola Phillip Sykora Michael Dally Mark Hudson Irina Moreland Robert Tanaka Amber Deboer Laura Husbands William Nichols Lindsay Trimble Michael DeBoer John Huschka Harry Olsson Julia Weber Barbara DelCupp Ben Hutchison Lance J. Oversole Joshua Wood Daniel DeVore Kathy Jones Jenna Paulsen Derek Zeller Jonathan Dibenedetto David Jongeward Justin Peddicord Samuel Director Michelle Kellerman Charles Peraino Ray Donatucci Amy Kendall Rachel Perez

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list, and apologize for any such errors.

p. 36 University Leadership

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gary E. Armstrong C. A. “Chick” Lee Dr. Jeff Myers William J. “Bill” White Chair Trustee Trustee Trustee

Wil Armstrong Terry Leprino Dr. Jerry Nelson Trustee Emeriti Trustee Trustee Trustee Dr. Kenell J. Touryan

Dr. Margaret A. Fomer Christine C. Mastin Dr. Dale W. Schaefer General Counsel Trustee Trustee Trustee Thomas N. Scheffel, LL.M., J.D.

Don Harwell Dr. Gerald May Donald E. “Don” Siecke Trustee Trustee Trustee

Sam Kimbriel Doug McDonald Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Trustee Trustee President

Harold A. “Hal” Krause Tim McTavish Dr. John A. Turner Trustee Vice Chair Trustee

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Roger Chandler, M.B.A. Jim McCormick, M.S. Vice President – Student Success Vice President – Enrollment and Student Development College of Adult and Graduate Studies College of Undergraduate Studies

Daniel L. Cohrs, CPA Steve Miller, J.D. Vice President – Business Affairs University Counsel Chief Financial Officer Cherri Parks, Ph.D. Shannon Dreyfuss, M.B.A. Vice President – Academic Affairs Vice President – Campus Construction and Redevelopment College of Undergraduate Studies

Eric Hogue, M.Th. Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Vice President – Advancement Vice President – Academic Administration College of Adult and Graduate Studies Jeff Hunt, M.Div., M.P.S. Vice President – Public Policy Allison Sievers, M.B.A. Director of Centennial Institute Vice President – Enrollment and Marketing College of Adult and Graduate Studies

p. 37 1stBank Center MAP TO POST-COMMENCEMENT MEETING SITES

At the conclusion of Commencement, please meet your graduates, professors, fellow classmates, and families outside of the building at the area indicated below. Meeting areas have been designated by CCU location and/or school of study, and are indicated by tall sail flags.

TH PKWY MEETING SITE KEY: ADSWOR W NORTH ENTRANCE CUS MEETING SITE College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS): 1. School of Humanities and Sciences 2. School of Business and Leadership 3. School of Theology 4. School of Education

BROOMFIELD LANE 5. School of Music

College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS): CAGS MEETING SITE 1. Global Online Center UPTOWN TRANSIT WAY 2. Northern Colorado Region: Loveland, Northglenn, Sterling A WEST ENTRANCE 3. Central Colorado Region: Lakewood, Denver Tech Center PG ARISTA 4. Southern Colorado Region: Colorado Springs, Peterson Air Force Base PARKLAND ST 5. Western Colorado Region: Grand Junction

. B Y MAIN ST A UPTOWN

W 112th AVE. ARKW FROM DENVER AREA (From South) FROM BOULDER (From North) TH P . VD Wadsworth Parkway Exit: US 36 to Highway 287/121. Right on Highway .

VD I-25 North to US 36 toward Boulder. Exit Highway 121, left on Uptown, left on Transit way. TH BL ADSWOR 287/121, Left onto Highway 121, Left on Uptown. WESTMINSTER BL W DSWOR A W

IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you would like assistance during the ceremony, please contact a CCU staff member wearing a staff lanyard. Professional photographers from Grad Images will take photographs of each graduate during the ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be sent through email to graduates, and additional quality photo enlargements can be ordered. For further information, please call 800.261.2576 or visit www.gradimages.com. DVDs will be available approximately four weeks after Commencement. Orders may be placed online at ccu.edu/commencementdvd.

LOST AND FOUND Items lost or found on May 12 will be available shortly after the ceremony at the CCU Information Desk by the North Entrance. Beginning May 14, the items will be available on CCU’s Lakewood campus in the Conferences and Events office at 8787 West Alameda Avenue. Call CCU Security at 303.963.3222 with questions about items lost and found. p. 38 1stBank Center INCLEMENT WEATHER MEETING SITES

Colorado’s weather in May can be unpredictable. This includes the possibility of cold temperatures, snow, rain, or hail. In the event of extreme inclement weather prior to or during the Commencement ceremony, the post-Commencement meeting sites will be relocated inside to the main, indoor concourse of the 1stBank Center. This decision will be announced around 12:30 p.m. during Commencement.

In the event of inclement weather, guests should remain in their seats until the graduates, faculty, and platform party exit the arena. Meet your graduates, professors, fellow classmates, and families at the locations noted below, which will be designated by division/school of study, and are indicated by tall sail flags.

EAST MEETING SITE KEY: ENTRANCE GYM CUS MEETING SITE College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS): 1. School of Business and Leadership 4 3 2 1 2. School of Education 5 3. School of Humanities and Sciences 4. School of Music 5. School of Theology

104 105 106 107 108 College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS): 103 1. Biblical Studies and Theology Division 102 2. Business and Technology Division Traditional Master’s 3. Curriculum and Instruction Education Division 101 Undergraduate Degree 4. Nursing and Health Sciences Division Students Students Faculty STAGE 5. Social Sciences and Humanities Division Adult Master’s 120 Choir / Band Undergraduate Degree

Students Students Faculty 119

NORTH 116 115 114 113 ENTRANCE 118 117

5 4 3 2 1 WEST ENTRANCE CAGS MEETING SITE

Published by the Communications and Creative Services Department Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80226. The Commencement program is available for download as a PDF file at ccu.edu/commencement/archive

p. 39 FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Thank you for helping make all things possible for the CCU Class of 2018! If you’re interested in joining the CCU community, we offer over 80 degrees and programs for undergraduate and graduate learners that are 100% online. Learn more at online.ccu.edu.

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