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Association of Christians in Student Koinonia Development

12-1983

Koinonia

Cindy MacClure

Patsy Moore

Allen Pryor

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Association of Christians in Student Development at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Koinonia by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ? 1984 JOB PLACEMENT: DECEMBER Write 1983 Jay Barnes Messiah College Grantham, PA 17027 A Publication of The Association for Christians in Student Development

development of task forces which will con­ of regions, future trends in higher ed­ centrate on specific areas related to Stu­ ucation, students and the needs of the dent Affairs. professional, potential speakers and the need for net-working among member Each task force will concern itself with the schools. This was a very special time for awareness of cu rrent research, literature 1-~c=D the executive committee to see the interest COMMITTEE MEMBERS and examples of th eory application at support, and dedication that the member institutions. They will also pro­ membershi~ has in the Association of Christians in Student PRESIDENT pose topics and speakers to the executive Development. The executive committee RUTH BAMFORD committee that they feel would provide greatly appreciates your participation as we ASSOCIATE DEAN valuable insight for th e membership at OF STUDENTS endeavor to create an organization that is large It is also hoped that th e task force will WHEATON COLLEGE dedicated to serving you as you serve Jesus WHEATON,IL 60187 develop a communication and support Christ, in your life, and in your profession network among members. Some areas in VICE PRESIDENT which task forces may be formed: i.e. No executive committee business would be JAY BARNES counseling and health services, christian complete without planning for the National DEAN OF STUDENTS professional on the secular campus, resi­ DEVELOPMENT Conference, this meeting was no exception. dence life, professional development, campus MESSIAH COLLEGE The National Conference will be held at John GRANTHAM, PA 17027 chapel programming, integration of aca­ , June 4 - 7, 1984. The demics, faith and student development theme of the conference is The Campus and TREASURER theory. If you have a particular area of Beyond, "Student Development that will im­ KERMIT ZOPFI interest and would like to see a task force DEAN OF STUDENTS pact our society for Christ. " Tony Campolo developed, please contact Ruth Bamford . wil l be one of the keynote speakers. Dr. DAYTON, TN 37321 Campolo's interest and awareness of social On Friday the executive committee held an issues both here and abroad will challenge us SECRETARY open forum for all members addressing to look beyond our campus. Rebecca DAVID WILSON future issues regarding ACSD. Twenty Manley Pippert was also scheduled to be ASSOCIATE DEAN OF members from numerous institutions were RESIDENCE LIFE with us, but has had to decline. Th e executive there, and contributed in a very productive BOX 3026 time. Issues of discussion were member­ (continued on pg 2) SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761 ship and membership drives, development

EDITOR BRENT GARRISON DEAN OF STUDENTS LETOURNEAU COLLEGE P.O. BOX 7001 LONGVIEW, TX 75602

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

On October 5 - 7 the executive committee met at Wheaton College to conduct their bi-annual business meeting. The two-and­ one-half days were a time of vision,plan­ nrng, and sharing.

Considerable thought and discussion dur­ ing the business meeting was given to the future of ACSD and means by which the organization might provide support for the student affairs professional The major emphasis for the future will be the continual HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR GROWTH ·

Dean Merrill Charles Swindo/1 Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman, ANOTHER CHANCE HAND ME ANOTHER BRICK Jr. Zondervan Pulication, 1981. Bantam Books, 19 78. IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE: LESSONS FROM AMERICA'S BEST­ Merrill believes in the God of the second This book uses the well known book of RUN COMPANIES chance. He uses Scripture, poetry and Nehemiah as the basis for teaching principles Harper and Row Publishers, 1982. present day profiles to illustrate his point of leadership. Topics discussed are There are sections on confidence,con­ overcoming discouragement, interpersonal This book is highly recommended and frontation, confession and the last, moving relations with employee, financial respon­ would provide an excellent textbook tor on to joy. sibility, self-control, and preparing for suc­ several business related courses. It also is This book offers hope and encouragement cess. a rare book in that it inspires the reader to to those suffering from failure, guilt and strive for excellence in a world that has tragedy in their lives. All of thise things William Armstrong seemingly adopted "sub standard" as a come to us sooner or later in life. What a joy STUDY TIPS: HOW TO STUDY basis for evaluation. If you read one book to assure others of the forgiveness of God. EFFECTIVELY AND GET BETTER from this book review list, this is the one to GRADES read Kirby Anderson Barron's Educational Service, 19 75. GENETIC ENGINEERING Zondervan Publication, 1982. As Student Development professionals we are often in counseling situations that center This book is an eye-opener Genetic around academic achievement Armstrong's engineering is an awesome matter. Anderson book is an excellent resource to provide PLEASE NOTE- challenges Christians to participate in, be students with practical ways to develop involved in , the policy making process of schedules, note outlining, reading skills, Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of our government to have limits on genetic and to developing an effective writing style the new ACSD Constitution can write: technology His section on the sanctity of Kermit Zopki life is especially excellent David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates Dean of Students Other topics include Artificial Reproduc­ PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME: AN Bryan College tion, Genetic Manipulation and Genetics ESSAY ON TEMPERAMENT STYLES Dayton, TN 37321 and the Christian. A vital book for today in Prometheus Nemesis Books, 19 78. supplying answers to the questions on genetics that our students are asking. Keirsey has adopted the Theory of Psycho­ logical Types jot Carl Jung and the pioneer­ G. Egan ing method of measuring type of Isabel If you would be willing to prepare a workshop FACE TO FACE Myers in 1 955 and ever since has adapted for the next ACSD Conference at John BrookS/Cole Publishing Company, 1973. his clinical practice to the perspective of Brown University please present a vita, Jung-Myers typology PLEASE UNDER­ theme of workshop by February 1, 1984 to: A non - technical description and illustra­ STAND ME provides a useful vocabulary Ruth Bamford tion of the theory underlying the small and phraseology for applying the Jung­ Associate Dean for Student Development group as a means of facilitating personal Myers concepts of type. Wheaton College growth. This book will assist the reader in Wheaton, IL 60187 understanding the kinds of behavior that facilitates growth in a face-to-face group POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS Also, this work concentrates on groups FOR THE NEXT CONFERENCE formed for the purpose of working out personal development and problems of Give and Take--Ideas that Work social and mental health. EXECUTIVE The Freshman Year Experience-Orientation Christians in a Secular Setting Oswald Sanders COMMITTEE Health and Fitness Concerns ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD MEETING Christian Ministries and Outreach Moody Press, 1980. (continued from pg 1) Integration of Theology and Theory Global Concerns Oswald Sanders communicates in a new, committee is currently extending invitations Research--How to do it? fresh way the age-old message of how to for a second keynote speaker. We are Student Activities enjoy intimate fellowship with God. Every­ looking forward to being at John Brown Preparing Leaders of the Future thing in our Christian life and service flows University and the hope that many of you will Computers, Ethics, and Values from our relationship with God. Sanders be there with us for this year's National Residence Life and Learning says if this relationship is not right, and we Conference. Additional information and con­ Student/Mentor Relationship are not in vital fellowship with Him , every­ ference registration will be mailed after the thing else will be out of gear first of the year By CINDY MacCLURE Dean of Women Peace River Institute Alberta, Canada

I stood at the door, unaware of the black from work to hide myself in the solitude of power of "love believes all things" Love soot that covered my face, hands, and my room at my grandparent's farm, or walk believes and hopes in people .. and even a jacket. "Chris, the stove's out and the back among the fields and pray and gorge nobody like me could aim for a dream and apartment;s freezing I went through two myself in the Word. I had heard it may times actually see it produced before my very packages of matches already. " before but now it seemed to reach to the eyes .. not exactly in the way I anticipated, very depths of my need ... it all took on new but nonetheless fulfilled. "Get in here' It's 25 below outside." meaning-- this was for me. It's real! Father, stumbled in. "What on earth have you you are there-- the Spirit bearing witness-­ "Oh Lord how far we've come! Not so long been doing? Don 't you know it's 2:30a.m. piercing my heart, yielding such joy and ago I walked the streets in faded jeans and Cindy, when are you going to smarten up! peace -- comfort, strength. The words army jacket, rawhide headband on my You 're drunk or stoned every night ~f the sound cliche, but th·e God is not. I began to brow ... now I walk the dorm to search for week. It's a wonder you didn't burn the memorize verses to cast out fear ... my faith one, who so like me, will need an ear to apartment down. Look at you!" increased as I put His Word to the test. He , hear, a hand to clasp, and someone to answers prayer' I got the taste, and it was believe in them. All they can become is hid And so with the rebuke of my best friend, I good .. .where to now? Bible School? .... but behind a hurting heart, a searching mind, began to take a gook hard look at my life. I that was a place for stuffy old preachers -­ an independant will. They question Your tried to clean up my act on my own several the ones who were "call ed " into ministry? direction, as did I, and long to make their times, but would inevitably come to the Here we go, off to the Wild West, the land of mark for time eternal. Lord, let me help same conclusions every time ... "The 'straight' cowboys and oil and affluence ... and people them catch the vision, build a dream and life was boring' and lonely! " My Bible tucked under my arm , I read it reap the joy of blessing other people's every spare minute. Here was a time of lives." My memory was getting bad from smoking searching and testing and expectation. too much "pot". Motivation to do anything Grateful to the ones who was less than nil ...the story sounds all too Now God began to change my life through saw what I could not. . in me. familiar .. . As I willingly surrendered my life people. to being a "Doper", my fears and inhibitions disappeared, along with any self-respect I "You came to visit me one day when I Cindy MacCiure might have had. " I'm sick of life and I can't was sick, Dean of Women stand 'me' and this elevator just keeps and placed an orange in my hand and Peace River Bible Institute going down. Somebody help me get off said 'I care'. please." You care?. .. for me??? But why? I'm not pretty or popular or confident In search of that intangable th1ng they call or especially smart. love, I would attend church and coffee Most of the time my jokes are bad house meetings and endure the unnerving And I'm scared to tell you what I really conviction of the gospel and testimonies. think "God, when are you going to do a miracle For fear you would just leave me all in my life like that?" Yet no great emotional alone. experience came ... but now as I look back, But you came across the hall and said a miracle did take place. One Night in 'I'd like to be your friend.' " March 1975 -- another party .. . again the nagging in my heart.. Someday I'll go "Lord, my teachers, myRA, my Deans, "straight" and start to live like a Christian, They take the time to stop and talk. but just one last party -- a real good one! They listen and they give advice, "Are you really there, God? Or are you just But most of all/ think they really care! another crutch for those that can't face the They remember what I dared to tell them cold facts that there is no God? Jesus, if yesterday You are there, I want to start over and live And today they're asking me if I would like for You. Help me?" To share the task and serve as an RA. They really do believe I can? And so it all began, or really just continued, You mean that '/' can lift another up? for God had had His hand on my life ever .... / will!" since I could remember. The following year was one of great change and learning tAnd so was born the desire to work in to see beyond circumstances to a trustworthy Student DevelopmenLthrough time it swel­ God. Day after day I would come home led to want my life. I came to know the The 1984 ACSD National Conference, a John Brown University, Siloam Springs, , is coming together in a most exciting way. This year's theme is THE CAMPUS AND BEYOND, "Student Dev­ lopment that will impact our society for Christ." At present we have confirmed as one of our keynote speakers, Dr. Tony Cam polo

Dr. Tony Campolo, an ordained minister and sociologist who has lectured exten­ sively throughout th e U.S. and overseas on and life style, Dr. Tony Campolo currently chairs the Department of Soci­ ology and Youth Ministries at Eastern College (Pa). where he has been on faculty since 1965. Dr. Campolo is also involved in educational, medical and economic programs in Domina, Haiti and Niger, and serves as President and Executive Director of Youth Guidance of Southeastern Pennsylvania, which works with problem urban young people He is sure to challenge us with his insights on the real nature of th e Gospel

REFLECTIONS of a DORM PARENT

We see pictures of smiling faces on the Many have come here in th e face of advice Perhaps the best way to sum up the steps of a college building, and the notation of well-mean ing school guidance counselors feelings of this article is in the words of one underneath that this is the class of .. who have never visi ted a Bible college young woman, who was coming with her campus, and do not know th e quality own money because her parents would not We sometimes believe that all of those education found here. help her if she came to Bible college pictured thus have come with the blessing of parents ringing in their ears. These young people come because they "Well ," she sa1d, "!just know it is the best will. They follow the leading of the Lord and possible ed ucation in America today, and I couldn't very well pass that by , now cou ld They have a trunk filled with the latest His purpose in their lives in spite of the I?" fashions, we suppose Surely they come objections and hurdles th ey must cross. with money for what they need, and even with enough left over for a few "wants. " Some come with an intellectual background Su ch candor, such wit, such joy they bring that is not enriched in as it to all of us privileged to lead and guide But, such is not th e case should be for college work. Th ey pray and them . What hands into which we give the future of the church! work wi th purpose in their lives and excel We have had instances in the past..and, for Christ. wi ll have more in the future, of young people who come in the face of terrible Some come with physical handicaps and parental displeasure they bring sunshine and mirth into the lives of others, for they know th at God can and by Some of this displeasure is voiced in terms does use people with talents in spite of PATSY MOORE of scorn, or even outright rejection "If you handicaps with go to that school, just don't plan to come ALLEN PRYOR home againl" How can this be, you may Th ese young people come because th e from think. know. They know that there are goals and Johnson Bible College desires that belong to God, alone- whatever Knoxville. Tenn essee These young people come because they the cost. They come with true submission must. They trust a God who answers. We and purpose to learn from men and women need to know that there are many who who can challenge their minds in the come with a desire for school and work highest sense of commitment. Tey mean many long months just ot remain here one to stay, to stand, to persevere, and they semester They leave school and work for a know that He will always help them . while, and then come back to continue their chosen path YOUR HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED Below are publication guidelines for the 1984 ACSD Journal. Please con­ sider how your research could help EDITORIAL COMM'ENTS others in our association.

PU BLI CATIONS GU IDELINES As I refl ect back over my associati on with ACSD, I have a great se nse of gratitu de fo r fo r thi s associati on and th e encouragement I have experi enced. Many of you have Arti cles Su bm itted for ACSD Journal provided valu abl e suggestions, insights, and wise counsel to help me develop into a better Student Personnel professional and th erefore having a greater impact on Publications Policy th e students. But what is our mission as deans, residence directors, counselors, pl acement directors, stu dent activ iti es coordin ators and others to th e campus 1 . Research articles should show rel­ community that we serve. We must address this questi on before we can proceed evance to the Student Personnel area with addressin g th e miss ion of ACSD and how this associati on can assist us in of college administrati on(i e residence meeting th at mission. life, counsel in g, admissions, health ser­ vice, leadership/management, place­ In my ti me as a student dean, I have made it a poin t to keep up on cu rrent ment/guidance professional literature (i e articles, dissertati ons, journals) to gain a grasp of the mission our secular counterparts have developed. To my amazement, an d I mi ght 2. Reactions to current or past journal add disappointment, they have attempted at addressing stu dent needs by articles. formul atin g variou s Stu dent Development Models. So me of th ese researchers have developed some very useful and inn ovative ideas: 3. Reviews of relevant books that relate to the areas of Student Personnel work. K. Zirke and G. Hu dson "The Effects of Res idence Hall Staff Members on Maturity Development for Male Students" E. G. Williamson "Trends in Student Personnel Work" Authors submitting a manuscript should H. Riker "College Housing as Learn ing Centers" D. L. Pi erce "What Do You Teach Here Res idence Hal ls" 1 . Send four copies (typewritten & double­ E. A Greenleaf "A New Role Emerging" spaced) to Brent Garrison, Editor, D. A DeCoster and P Mabie "Student Development and Ed ucati on in College ACSD, LeTourneau College, 2100 S Residence Hal ls" Mobberly Avenue , Longview, B. Borger and A Lynch "University Housing A Healthy Learning Laboratory" 75602. Three of the four copies H. Adelman "The Beds of Academe A Study of the Re lati on of Student should delete the author's name on Res idences and the University" the title page, etc. , for purpose of blind review. Deadline for submission is February 15, 1984. I mention some of these works, not to hold them up as totally acceptable ideals to oe used at your college, but rather as examples of rep resentative work being carri ed on at secular campuses 2. Follow the guidelines on format and style provided in the second edition Publication Manual of the American Earlier in this editorial I menti oned the fact that 1 have been amazed and yet disappointed when read ing Student Development literature. Amazed in that often Psychological Association (1 200 our secular counterpart has sensed the vision to put carefu l thought and research Seventeenth Street, N W , Washington, into the form ulating of Developmental Models. Shamed from the aspect that th ose D. C. 20036) models, al though often applicable to ou r own situations, lack the focus we so strongly agree upon, that being the spiritual development of the student 3. Send a print quality figure or table that is to be used in the body of the article, if This brings me to the point of these comments. Does it not, therefore, present itself applicable th at we need to take the initiative to be that organizati on whi ch provides directi on, professional research, commun ication , and tra inin g opportun ities that are clearly 4. Limit article to 1 0-1 5 double-spaced Integrated Wi th our model of Student Development Th e miss ion of ACS D members pages, including tables, figures , andre­ is to ass ist in the development of the students in al l areas of development with ferences. E special emphasis in their spi ri tual development This association therefore needs c to provide leadership, coordination, and a means of worthwhile communication to 5. Include the following current vital infor­ mation for each author: address, title, 1 hel p provide development of the membership Please consider how you as part of degree(s), and institution where earned , f< this association can be instrumental in Student Development on your campus, and then assist ACSD by sharing your expertise and research with the membership and specializati on(s). J Al l submitted articles will be acknowledged f< Sin cerely, s Brent Garri son promptly and processed as quickly as y Editor ACSD possible Author will be notified within one tc month of submission as to acceptance or rejection Editorial liberty will be taken by ( editorial staff in areas of grammar, format , or sty le. SOUTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL APPALACHIAN REGIONAL ,~ CSD CONFERENCE- CONFERENCE- "Success and the Pursu it of Excellence" November 3-5 at Cedione Bible Mission was the theme for this year's South-Central (located near Bryan College) reg ional conference, held on November 6- Theme: "Equipping the Resident Assistant" 7 at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Held in conjuncti on The ACSO Reg ional Director of the Appa­ wi th their SGA's leadership conference, lachian Region, John Baker, did a great job REGIONAL th e event drew over 1 50 people from John involving many ACSO members from area Brown Un iversity, LeTourneau College, and schools to present many of th e workshops. Hardin g and Phillips Universiti es. Russ Some of the topics presented were: 'stress' Rogers, who recently earn ed his Ph . D. by Steve Bradshaw (Bryan College) , "confron­ NEWS from Mi chigan State Univeresity (Congrat­ tation and crisis counseling" by Bill Wheeler ul ations, Ru ssi We're proud of you) was (Li berty Bapti st). "counseling techniques CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE- the keyn ote speaker, and workshops were for RA's" by Karen Roorback (Bryan College) led by Russ, Scott Makin of LeTourneau, "community" by Larry Pemberton (Lee September 16-1 7 at Mid-Ameri ca Nazarene Kev in Harris of John Brown, and selected Co ll ege) The film, " College is Killing" was College John Brown University facu lty members. also shown, and comments are excellent Theme: "Student Development Profess­ Response was enthusiastic to such topics Th is fi lm by Indiana State University deals ionals as Kenotic Style Leaders " as Personal Integrity, Creative Caring, Comm­ with the problem of campus suicides. unity-Based Residence Halls and others. About 50-60 people attended the conference An extra treat was a workshop on Affection , representing seven different colleges from led by Russ on Sunday evening. th e central region Or. Harold J. Westing, John Brown University is now looking for­ NOTE- Dean of Students at Denver Conservative ward to this June's national conference, Baptist Seminary in Denver, Colorado led and hopes everyone wil l make an effort to Please le t the editor know of any the conference. His th eme was that of the attend. personnel ch an ges or spec1al ev en ts Kenotic Style Leader. in your reg ion .

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