Colorado Christian University Commencement Saturday, May 8, 2021

Greetings from the President

May 8, 2021

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

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alhqeja Lakewood Campus p. 2 Table of Contents

Commencement Speaker...... p. 4 Order of the Program: College of Adult and Graduate Studies...... p. 5 Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Doctoral Degrees...... p. 8 Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Graduate Degrees...... p. 9 Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Degrees...... p. 12 Order of the Program: College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 17 Degree Candidates: College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 20 University Honors...... p. 25 Academic Regalia...... p. 26 Traditions of CCU...... p. 27 About the University...... p. 28 University History...... p. 29 University Distinctives...... p. 30 Faculty College of Adult and Graduate Studies...... p. 32 College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 38 University Leadership...... p. 45 Board of Trustees & Advisory Council, President's Cabinet

p. 3 Commencement Speaker

Jerry B. Jenkins, HD ’07 Author, Member of the Board of Trustees

Jerry B. Jenkins, former Vice with Just as I Am, the memoirs of Billy Graham. Beginning President for Publishing and in 1993, Jenkins spent 13 months assisting Graham with his currently writer-at-large for autobiography. He considers their time spent together as the the Moody Bible Institute privilege of a lifetime. of Chicago, is the author of almost 200 books, including Jenkins owns Jenkins Entertainment, a filmmaking company over 62,000,000 copies of the in Los Angeles that produced the critically-acclaimed movie best-selling Left Behind series. “Hometown Legend,” based on Jenkins’ book of the same name. “Hometown Legend” was listed as one of the Top The former editor of Moody 10 family films of 2002 by Good News Communication’s Magazine, Jenkins’ writing MOVIEGUIDE. Jenkins also owns the Christian Writers Guild, has appeared in Time, Reader’s a nearly 2,000-member worldwide organization aimed at training Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and tomorrow’s professional Christian writers at a variety of ages. dozens of Christian periodicals. He and Left Behind coauthor Tim LaHaye were profiled in a 2004 Newsweek Magazine cover Colorado Christian University awarded Jenkins the honorary story entitled “The New Prophets of Revelation.” degree of Doctor of Letters in May 2007. Jenkins also chairs the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing program and developed the Jenkins speaks widely, primarily on writing, and is also a sought- curriculum, which is offered through the College of Adult and after humorist — he wrote the nationally syndicated sports Graduate Studies. He has been a member of the CCU Board of comic strip, Gil Thorp, from 1996-2004. His nonfiction books Trustees since 2018. include as-told-to biographies with Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Bill Gaither, Orel Hershiser, Luis Palau, Walter Payton, Nolan He and his wife, Dianna, live in Colorado and have three grown Ryan, and Sammy Tippit among many others. The Hershiser sons and three grandchildren. and Ryan books reached the New York Times best-seller list along

p. 4 College of Adult and Graduate Studies 2021 Ceremony

Saturday, May 8, 2021 Nine O'Clock in the Morning

JEFFERSON COUNTY STADIUM Lakewood, Colorado

p. 5 Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Master of Ceremonies Student Address Mr. Eric Hogue Jeanna Coursey Vice President of Advancement School of Business and Technology

Processional March Presentation of Honors Denver Brass Quintet Dr. Sarah Scherling “Pomp and Circumstance” Vice President of Academic Affairs by Sir Edward Elgar College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Marshals Outstanding Doctoral Student Mr. David Bechtold Jeehyun Yoon Lim Dean of Student Services School of Nursing and Health Professions College of Adult and Graduate Studies Mr. Brady Young Outstanding Graduate Students Student Retention Specialist Kevin Michael Hein College of Adult and Graduate Studies School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

National Anthem † David Mau School of Biblical and Theological Studies Denver Brass Quintet “The Star-Spangled Banner” Salvador Franco-Carbajal by Francis Scott Key School of Business and Technology Rachel Elaine Frecka Introductory Remarks School of Education Professions Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Carmen Nicole Hobson President School of Nursing and Health Professions

Invocation* Outstanding Undergraduate Students Mr. Tim McTavish ’10 Natalie Marie Bornemann Chair, Board of Trustees School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Fred D. Miller II School of Biblical and Theological Studies

† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps. * Gentlemen, please remove your caps. p. 6 Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Jeanna Coursey Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates School of Business and Technology Dr. Barry Vann April Greene Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences School of Education Professions Dr. Earl Waggoner Madison Kolb Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies School of Nursing and Health Professions Dr. Mellani J. Day Commencement Address Dean, School of Business and Technology Jerry B. Jenkins, HD ’07 Dr. Wendy Elliott Wendover Author, Member of the Board of Trustees Dean, School of Education Professions

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association Presentation of Doctoral Degree Candidates Mr. Terry J. Nutall ’15, ’19 Dr. Barbara J. White School of Biblical and Theological Studies Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions School of Business and Technology Presentation of Master Degree Candidates Closing Comments Dr. Barry Vann Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences President

Dr. Earl Waggoner Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies Dr. Biff Gore Dr. Mellani J. Day Member, Board of Trustees Dean, School of Business and Technology Recessional Dr. Wendy Elliott Wendover Dean, School of Education Professions Denver Brass Quintet Dr. Barbara J. White “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions by Ludwig van Beethoven

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps. p. 7 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Doctoral Degree Candidates

School of Nursing and Health Professions Doctor of Nursing Practice

Melissa Louise Allen Shawn T. Anderson Jennifer Lisa Heisser MSN, Colorado Christian University MSN, Regis University MSN, University of Phoenix BSN, Denver School of Nursing BSN, California State University, Long Beach BSN, University of Phoenix B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder Dissertation: Compassionate Care – Affectively Dissertation: The Effect of a High-Fidelity Mock Dissertation: Nurse Leader Rounding and Putting the Heart Back into Nursing Code Simulation on the Self-Confidence and Anxiety the Impact on Patient Satisfaction in a of New Graduate Nurses Community Hospital

Tammie Lynn Huddle Cheryl Ann King Jeehyun Yoon Lim MSN, University of Northern Colorado MSN, University of Colorado, Boulder MSN, Colorado Christian University BSN, Metropolitan State University BSN, University of Colorado, Boulder BSN, Soonchunhyang University of South Korea

Dissertation: Implementing a Resiliency Toolkit to Dissertation: Community Support for Women with Dissertation: The Effect of Telehealth Management Reduce Burnout in Medical-Surgical Nurses Opioid Use Disorder and their Newborns: A Toolkit on Hemoglobin A1C Levels in Multi-Ethnic Patients to Support Breastfeeding with Type II Diabetes

p. 8 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program do not confer a degree upon a student, do 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 time of printing. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

School of Behavioral and Rene Tenorio Corral LaNette J. Jackson Michelle A. O'Flynn5 Social Sciences Karen Guiselle Corrales Angela Jaime Eyrika Pak5 Lynsey Lee Crevier5 Roussel Javier5 Christine Nicole Penwell Master of Arts in Clinical Alyssa J. Dahlberg5 Cybil Johnson5 Jerusha Pervenecki5 Mental Health Counseling Ethan Dahlberg5 Joseph W. Johnson5 Linda Jeanette Pervenecki5 Evelyn De La Cruz Matthew Joslin Melissa Carleen Peterson Peggy J. Adams Jessica M. Depweg 5 Melissa Kallweit5 Shellen Heather Pinnt5 Jace G. Allen5 Kiley Dixon Logan Mackenzie Keville5 Gina Renae Porter5 Denise N. Arrington5 Silvia Doss5 Ashley Siera Klein Jessica Anne Pozzato5 Keri Cook Assante5 Jamie K. Erdman Emily Marie Kunze5 Alyssa Joelle Pressley5 Paul McGregor Assante5 Jillian R. Fields5 Leandi Langenegger5 Sienna Marie Ressel Karen T. Ausel5 Kathryn Anne Flerlage5 Isabella Lee Frederich L. Rhodes Lindsay Afton Barker Rebecca D. Frazier Traci L. Lee5 Christine E. Ross5 Jodi Craft Bates Kelli Lynn Freeman Sarah M. Lewis5 Emily Rowe5 Derek Regis Bayne5 Amy Adair Freund5 Novellette Lindsay-Arroyo Julianne K. Sample Danielle Suzanne Beason5 Shelby Erin Fuhs5 Erica Lauren Lisby5 Holly Elise Sargent Kristen Rose Beaumont5 Olivia Nicole Garcia5 Genelyn Reas Maidwell5 Jennifer Saturday5 Laurel Anne Becker5 Christin Gardner Tabitha Dashae Majekodunmi Bridgette D. Schellenger Katelynn D. Beldin5 Brooke JoAnne Genovese5 Elise Kathleen Malone Kelsie Jordan Schoenly5 Marie Kriz Osting Beltran Ashley Marie Gonzales5 Syl Manlove5 Jessica M. Sepulveda5 Emily Susan Berger5 Jessica Patricia Gonzalez Jennifer M. Manning Emily Marie Sherwood5 Courtney Eileen Best Jill Renae Goodman5 Jo Leda Judith Martin5 David M. Shumate Jason James Bickley5 Pamela S. Harms5 Maritza Martinez Staci Simmerman Ashley Bonomo5 Lindsay Frances Harris5 KayEllen McKenzie5 Shannon Maura St. James Shawn M. Brewer5 Jason Harshberger5 Madelyn Brooke McLean5 Diana Carolina Smith Lamprea5 Joshua Stephen Brown5 Toby Allen Heidt John Paul Mertens5 Karri Tynille Smith5 Priscilla Anne Brown Kevin Michael Hein5 Sarah Ann Mientus Stephanie L. Staggs Ashley Taylor Byrne Rachel K. Heuchert5 Robert Clayton Moore5 Kelly Sullivan5 Donna M. Canal5 Jota Hockmuth5 Brenda Annette Martinez-Murphy5 Amina Tamachi5 Ruth Corrinne Caporello5 LaKeisha DeMeco Howard Ruth Linnea Muse5 Brittanie Morgan Thebeau5 Carly Alexandra Cassidy Joshua David Howlett5 Francesca Nelson5 Ashley Nicole Thomas5 Lauren Clark Johnson5 Bradley S. Hunt Charla A. Newcomb5 Jamie Renae Van Voorst Matthew William Cooney5 Sara Anna Maria Huntington5 Julie Marie Noyes5 Donnah Carroll Vance Andrea Danielle Coopersmith

p. 9 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Heather A. Wagoner5 Jessica Rachelle Hunt5 Jonathan Charles McCracken Rachael Renee Lopez John Warner Jeffrey Leon Huston5 Cristi M. Murphy Virginia Leigh Mahn5 Sarah Jane Welty5 Monica S. Jackson5 Gabrielle Sadie Skrzypek5 Abigail Medina Nicole Marie Williams5 Marvin Jenkins Alexander Christian Milburn Nina Wilson Wade Isaac Johnson School of Business and Jessica Ann Minardi5 Eric Ryan Witt5 Lacey Klements5 Technology Billy Moua Karen Won5 Lessie Lee Anna Lynn D. Parker5 Elizabeth Cathereen Wyrick Chanique Shawntrel Leggins Master of Science in Timothy Parker5 Mark Edwin Leuschen5 Accounting Joel Edward Reed5 Deloris Gardenia Livsey Teresa Marie Sams Master of Science Daisy Gibson in Criminal Justice Karen Wilson Matthews5 Nathaniel Astor Spatz Wendy Anne McNevin5 Timothy Lee Pettett Colby Jesse Verdin Mercedes Christina Brink5 Elvert A. McTear5 Carla Wakefield5 Grace Chacon Robert Moya5 Master of Business Mark F. Wakefield5 Billy L. Ealy Carlton D. Nelson Administration Chris Webster5 Victoria Figge5 Kimberly Olson5 Sherri Lynn Wissert Bianca Rebecca Gonzales5 Jennifer Richardson Albert Daniel Outcalt5 Shelly Rene'e Ah Leong Daniel Conlin Hofer Doris R. Owens Master of Science Tracy Leaper5 Shauna Nicole Arriola Nicolaas B. Pedersen Audra Ball in Cyber Security Cressly Perez Sammie Lee Perry Jr. Roderick Jeffrey Blake Michael Aman Susan Leigh Sandoval5 Shaun Marie Riley Tariq Bouaichi Ernest Edward Castellanos Victoria Eve Sarabia5 Rosaline D. Rivera5 Sadie Rae Bustam5 Anthony James Frederick Combs Kelly Shea Waldrop Shawn Roy Yvrose Cerisier Steven D. Crawford Briana Mechel Ryans Shelbie Nicole Day Salvador Franco-Carbajal School of Biblical and Troy Alexander Sanford5 Tony Allman Dicus Jennifer Milburn Theological Studies LaShara Shaw5 Joseph Bradley Drenth5 John Patrylo Benjamin V. Siegler5 Chaz Allen Eckenrod5 Sharon Kathleen Shino Master of Arts D'Jamildo Spratt Robert Anthony Ferrante Larry Paul Slusser in Biblical Studies Tammy Stocker5 Andrew Mattison Gaines II Justin D. Watts Paul Andrew Bock5 Wolfgang VanHelsing Heriberto Garcia Reyes5 Kathleen Ann Zeigler5 Kevin G. Boggs5 Kristen Nicole Garretson Master of Organizational Jessica Ashleigh Goen Cynthia Ann Bowling Leadership Mathew J. Brennan5 Master of Arts Tesfamariam A. Hailemariam Ira David Cutting5 in Theological Studies Alexandria L. Harris Jesse Marie Bate April Dawn Bertoli5 Regina Crank Davis Crystal Rahamah-Eileen Barr Diana Lyn Harrison5 Daniel Bruno Denk Jr. Charles Steven Barto Mary A. Hawkins Joshua Ellis Clay5 Joel D. Doebele5 Kanon C. Crawford Andrew Mark Holcomb Rebecca A. DeJesus5 David Jude Fryoux Tiffany Michelle Dixon5 April Bitsuie James Araceli Diaz Stacie K. Fuchs5 Meredith Erin Eisinger5 Aileen Jimenez Lisa Rae Enriquez5 Linda Heman Meghan Helen Harwood5 Zachary Michael Routt Karbach Jessica Ashleigh Goen LeRoy Hinton Rebecca L. Koehler Matthew I. Kimura Trina Vance Handy Wendell D. Hudnall Jr. Shannon Darlene Maddox5 Michelle L. Lawson5 Collin Huun Thomas D. Huether5 David Mau5 Jacob Thomas Loper5 Angela C. Kluver5

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

Dustin Reed Koslowsky5 Caylin Michaels Rosenthal5 School of Nursing and Inez Genevieve Mackey Laura Schmits5 Health Professions Troy R. Null5 Danielle Rebecca Sheffield5 Piero Martin Raygada Grover Henry Stainbrook III5 Master of Science Tela Robinson Gretchen Grace Weber in Nursing Audry K. Stutler5 Melissa Arnel Brown Kayla Marie Wire5 Master of Education in Rebecca Lynn Dodge5 Culturally and Linguistically Andrea Beth Freeland Master of Public Diverse Education Stacy Jo Gaston5 Administration Tonya M. Anderson Jennifer Kay Harvey Melanie D. Aeschliman Amber Allyse Miller Carmen Nicole Hobson LaToya Beatty5 Raquel Pipkin-Hutton Heather Miller Daunte Davis Misty LaVonne Powell Talitha Dawn Montesi Kenneth Allen Haley5 Brook Julia Roy5 Jodi Sue Myers Jennifer Maggi5 Gracie J. Tauch Heather E. Nelson Marisol Palomo Morgan Torres Sandra J. Nesbitt Tiffany Mitchell Ramaekers5 Katerine Samaria Reyes Zamora Pamela Bullock Valentino Donna Jelyn P. Solorzano Solomon A. Wondie Matthew J. Stern5 Master of Education Tiffany Monique Thomas5 in Educational Leadership Jessica Albertson5 School of Education Rachel Elaine Frecka5 Professions Emily Patricia Lambert5 Kelsey Rene Montag5 Master of Arts in Curriculum Stephanie Marie Schroeder5 and Instruction Andrew A. Boucher5 Master of Education Rebekah Deneise Combs in Special Education Zachary DeBoer Juli Anne Brooks Charles David Denler5 Bryan J. Goldman Dilly del Carmen Gutierrez5 Tina Knight5 Mycki Ann Hall5 Christine M. Knudson Dawn Rene Smith Hammer India Rae Leech5 Emily Elizabeth Hash5 Cristen Jeannette McCool5 Janille Hudson Sydnee McMinamen Jeffrey Ivan Jordan Jennifer Marie Mitchell Amy B. Magruder5 Grandon Wayne Pickering Dee Jaye McIntyre Christopher P. Polton Veronica Rey Nederend5 Rebecca L. Phinney Leah Rabb5 Marie Lynn Rohl5

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

School of Behavioral and Associate of Science Bachelor of Science Mackenzie Ramsey Hoopes Social Sciences in Psychology in Applied Psychology Sara A. Sadler Alexandra M. Sanders1 Mindie Arellano Erica Anderson1 Linda Renee Sapp Associate of Arts Shannon Braaten Laura M. Anderson Megan A. Silberhorn2 in Communication Studies Melissa Ann Breslan Monique Loraine Arancibia Aaron Taylor Smith1 William Slater Durham Fabiola Elisea Ashlea Jean Barnaby1 Lorin Renee Smith1 AprilDawn Jennette Adenna R. Cattenhead Denise Rebecca Barrett2 Rachel Nicole Solis1 Emily Sue Kruithof Mary Katherine Clark Brenda J. Beck Rae Ann Wetzel3 Neolani Rios Jeanna Coursey Silver M. Blackmon1 Christina R. Wilkes1 Tabitha Robinson Carolyn S. Creek Natalie Marie Bornemann4 Vaquita Taylor Sara Samantha Crystal-Charlton Babette M. Buford3 Terrian Clark Wade BillieJean Daniel Bjorn L. Carlson Bachelor of Arts Nancy I. Feliciano Stephanie R. Carmona1 in Communication Studies Associate of Arts Mandi Louise Ferguson Charles Curtis Carpenter1 Chelsey Rayne Hess2 in General Studies Michael Paul Flynn Elena Q. Chang4 Vikki Ann Huisman1 Andrea Lee Frias Sarah Chenot AprilDawn Jennette3 Kaitlyn DeField Keren Meri Fruth Tracey M. Clarke1 Lena Rose Jones1 David DeZonia Christopher Lee Garza Jenna Lanee Colister Magdalena Ivanova Kocheva3 Megan Marie Drescher Andrea Marie Geroldi Melanie Marie Cordero1 Kristi Mitchell1 Mary Giguere Freddy James Guerrero Jonathan M. Covey1 Brooke Adams Murray1 Andrea Nicole Harden Charis N. Jacobson Sarah Adelia Daley1 Loran D. Osborne4 Amy Danyelle Hull Jodie Holcomb Sarah Nicole Darnell Jana Ruth Roberts1 Channing Larsen Charles Leandia House Alicia M. Deal1 Sarah R. Waldron4 Keeley Marie Luce Jesse Michael Hull Rose Sarah DeGennaro1 Elizabeth Margaret Ward LaTosha McCord Miriam Nereida Jimenez Hannah Merriel DeHerrera1 Isaac Christian Ness Teresa Johnson-Davis Danielle DeYoung Laura J. O'Melia Bachelor of Science Cassandra Rose Lancaster Alisha Eaton Sabrina Nicole Porter in Criminal Justice Melissa Larkee Fabiola Elisea Michael V. Santini Aliyah Leann Leffall Tyler J. Fletcher Brady Anderson Reynaldo Lopez Torres Jr. Jacob D. Lougee Madison Brooke Fortt Richard Ballard3 Joseph R. Tucker Jr. Shannon N. McCarville Jennifer N. Fuertes Matthew Nathaniel Crum1 Kory L. Wakefield Erica McKinney Spencer Galton Randel Scott Ferguson JC Watkins Melissa Breann McKelvey Victoria Elizabeth Gonzalez2 Michael Donald Hartwig1 Diana OGrady Williams Michelle D. Pineiro McKenna Taylor-Ann Hall Miranda Hill3 Jacob Clark Renfro Courtney Hodges1 S. Carlos Leos1 Associate of Science Monica Paola Sells Lindsay E. Humpert4 Esperanza Daniela Rodriguez Lucero in Criminal Justice Robyn Lynn Stover Lindsay D. Johnson1 Ryan James Maxcey Tony Moreno Fred Aaron Dillman Jonathan Ray Wells Joshua William Krutz3 Kinsasha Zamora Stefanie June Hollander Patrick Lujan1 S. Carlos Leos Lauren Jean Miceli Melissa K. Zamora Meghan Osman Kristin Renee Payne1 Nycart Decastro Santos Iris Carreras Pineda1 Nicole Starcevich Genesis Quintana p. 12 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Bachelor of Science Nicole Marie E. Lavecchia Rachel Leanne Whipp1 Darryl E. Smith in Psychology Oscar M. Pelaez Leon Amber Michelle Whitney1 Albert Joseph Tindall Jenni L. Lindsay Graziella Wilkins Kathlean Walker Elizabeth Marie Albert3 Kimberly Kay Macklin Tara George Williams1 Janice Washington Ashley Nicole Alexander1 Lauren Malpica4 Barbara J. Wilson Rhonda Evans Alexander Karla Mitchelle Marin Krystal Woolley Kimberly Anderson-Gutridge School of Biblical and Valencia Y. Martin4 Jacob Matthew Wren Karla Asti Theological Studies Chelsea Melvin1 Valery A. Mazariegos Berduo1 Theodore Samar Mikelonis2 Bachelor of Arts Richard Dela Cruz Bernardo1 Associate of Arts Kathleen Miller2 Justin Michael Block2 in Biblical Studies in Biblical Studies Sara E. Miller3 Amber Bobst2 Zachary Jon Thomas Alexander Melissa Odett Moreno Dionne Baptiste Bazile Jordan Luke Bowen4 Valencia Terrell Barnett Michelle S. Mungo1 Bonnie M. Billock Jane Ellen Boyce Stefanie A. Bernstein Jill Michelle Nichols1 Alicia L. Bumphus Ronald Brauner James Robert Biggs Jr.3 Enedina Josefina Patrick4 Thomas Christopher Chavez Amber Marie Breeding Briana Elizabeth Briggs Shannon R. Patrick Leanna Lynn Cloud Holly Anne Brooks4 David Whitfield Brown2 Kimberly Jeanne Perlin3 Lyle J. Draper Karina Lopez Carrillo2 Hope Vivienne Bryan3 Vanessa Kaye Piper Clareatha Epps Brittany Ann Clingingsmith3 Kenny Bruce Collier2 Cynthia Renee Price4 James Conrad Erdmann Carvinta M. Collins1 Tamra R. Culpepper Hannah Ruth Shultz Quesada4 Charlie Fisher Brian S. Comfort1 Nathan Andrew Davis Madeline Renee Radle Suprenia M. Ford Gray La Rae F. Crawford Derrick DiGiulio Jessica Brittany Reed1 Teresa Michelle Goggins Kaila Cumpston Dakota Wayne Dixon Kimberly Jean Riedel4 Raquel R. Hernandez Candace Kaylee Dalbec1 Amy Beth Elliott4 Lameka Deshay Roberts1 Daniel S. Hoover Sophia L. Davidson Tyler J. Fletcher Angela Joy Romero1 Timothy J. Hurst Emily Davis3 Theresa Gallagher2 Mallory Maret Royal4 Sarah E. Ivy Rebeka Joanna Nicole Davis1 Charlotte B. Gant2 Amanda Ruth Sabin1 Fredrick Tsuma Katana Donella Dowdle1 Laura Somer Gartner Yvonne S. Sanchez3 Diana M. Lairmore Verilynn Ferrell3 Jay Duard Higgins Chelsie Hope Scearce2 Gwendolyn Malone Allison Kate Fink4 Randal Lee Hiller2 Sherry Yi-Chun Schulz1 Carla Suzette McCracken Elizabeth Aaron Hall Timothy J. Hurst3 April Lynn Setzer Maurice Marshel McFalls Rubyann Patricia Hambel2 Adam Lee Ingram4 Juliana Smith1 Charles T. McNea Hollie Dawn Harris Janae C. Kopet3 Kellie Radeen Smith3 Luther K. Means Jena Rae Harris Porchia Simone Lee Alexis Lynn Stoner1 Abraham N. Mwema Megan J. Haverland4 Bridget Marie McGarry-Eldridge4 Shannon LeNaye Swanson4 Kenneth Jerone Myles Jennifer Rebecca Hicks4 LaKecia Ann McGlothen Sarah Katherine Thomas Shannon Neifert Erica J. Hiebert1 Corina Joyce McIntyre3 Todd L. Thomas1 Daniel Nicholas Kala Lee Holton Fred D. Miller II3 Stephanie Torres Michael Paul Petersen Chance Aaron Huey Michael A. Moulton1 Minerva Tovar3 Kari Lynn Poole Monique Lavette Irvin Tom Denicio Muniz Margarita Louise Vanover Judy M. Rogers Jean Frantzy Sylvain Italien2 Shaun Christopher Munkberg4 Sharita Katrice Ward Berdita L. Ruffin Elizabeth Michele Keck Ezekiel Adedosu Odeyemi2 Lisa J. Webster3 Tara Beth Schofield Dawn Lee Kurtz Norman D. Seneff Janet Otteman3

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

Carson Robert Pachner1 Shaun Morris Associate of Science Bachelor of Science Hope Rene Parker4 Anne Peet in Marketing and Sales in Business Administration Tonia Peter3 Kytrah LaShelle Perry Annette O. Baughar Deon Lorenso Askins Cynthia Renee Price4 Robert H. Rosenberg Harold John Badoni2 David Micah Pruitt4 Christine Terrell Rowlette Cody Harrison Childers Mark Steven Rarey Gailar Trinette Springer Associate of Science in Nonprofit Brianne L. Eakle Kristin King Ringoen1 James D. Tyre Jr. Management Connor Alan Fiscus Kenneth Clay Salzgaber4 Patricia Vargas Tena Debra W. Chaplin Tiffiny Tonya Raya Guzman Rusty Drake Sanchez4 David C. Wolfe Jeanna Coursey Kenneth J. Jensen2 Samuel D. Scott Sr.3 Sandra Wright Mariah M. Hodges Mallory Munn4 James P. Shaw III3 Jesse Melendez Cameron Pearce Naylor2 Lawrence Dale Stevens Jr.3 Associate of Science in Computer Megan Jean Overstreet John E. Taylor3 Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Shirley Pachuca Shawn Eric Thomason Walter A. Bloxton Accountancy Kayla Lynn Parish1 James Treadway3 Jarod Joseph Georgevits Andrea Michelle Parrish Arturo Rene Trevino2 Myllisa Kay Bigler1 Timothy McMahon Yamilet C. Reyes Oscar S. Unruh2 Mandi Monette Gutierrez2 Maria Rogers Robert M. Wallace3 Rebecca Ricker Olivier Lauren Dayle Seagle Scott Aaron Welch1 Bachelor of Science in Accounting Crystal L. Simpson2 Jonathan P. White Associate of Science in Human Katherine Elizabeth Brundage1 Hannah Diane Wardlow4 Hannah Noelle Wigton4 Resource Management Joseph M. Brunswick2 Samantha K. Weber Steven M. Worrall3 Katherine Collier2 Marquitta LaNae Carter Noah Alexander Woolsey Brittney Conley Bryan Duffey1 School of Business and Andrea JoAnn Gomez Lombiso Markos Ergeno1 Technology Wendy Elaine Little Graham Michelle Flores Bachelor of Science in Computer Mandi Monette Gutierrez Cristy Jones Information Technology Kayci Love Associate of Science Hannah Elizabeth Johnson Demetrus Laron Clark Lynetta S. McGee in Business Administration Jennifer Leigh Kelly Luke Doss4 John Michael Lujan Andrea Michelle Parrish Jonah Andrew Berglund Joshua Lesley Harrison3 Chasity Y. Mallett Kezia Clarice Schmidt Dorcas Buckley Brian J. Pfleuger1 Jennifer Pollock Raquel M. Whisenhunt3 Carl Robert Bucknell Daniel R Sanchez Curtis Eugene Schalph Bjorn L. Carlson Lena A. Towles1 Tina L. Williams Bachelor of Science in Business Shuntia Ferguson Felicia Williamson3 Diana Gidenko Isaac A. Albarran Gloria E. Goff Associate of Science in Logistics Luke Bratton Bachelor of Science in Human Bonnie Garcia Griener and Supply Chain Management Evi C. Fennessy Resource Management Roshelle D. Hines Michelle N. Mitchell Luis Fernando Aguirre Anita R. Bennett3 Amy Sue Legler Kelly Lyn Denelsbeck3 Wilbert J. Ford Elizabeth Johnson Bright3 Betsie M. Lewis Laura Renteria3 Dalia Garza Brianna T. Brown3 Aida Lurssen Aaron D. Hudson Sr. Lillie JoAnn Bruce4 Luke Martin Erin L. Chelf Christine M. McDonald Leigh Dennison1 Caroline T. Meyer Mariah Grijalva2

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

Brandi R. Hilario1 Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit School of Education Angela Louise Rowe3 Sandra Francois Irilus Management Professions Danielle Diana Soto Marsha L. Marcilla Shaylee Sprague Jeanna Coursey Angela Marie Morris4 Marissa Stringer1 Tina Matyi Emberger1 Bachelor of Arts in Early Brittany Marie Nolasco2 Jennifer Desiree Tharp3 Mettie H. Lamb1 Childhood Education Licensure Bruce Andre Peltier Ashley A. Wieberg Sarah Kay Iungerich1 Denise Smith1 Teresa Sotelo Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Alanna Thompson Organizational Management - Bachelor of Arts in Early Elementary Education Theory Chamroeun Sam Trinidad Christian Leadership Childhood Education Mark James Carter2 Karen Marie Wilson3 (Non-Licensure) James O. Harvey1 Edna Cecilia Marquez1 Jacob D. Lougee4 Sherry Nicole Martinez4 Vanessa Nina Moreno4 Bachelor of Science in Jon (Jeda) McKenney Brittany M. Nichols Ashley M. Muller1 Information Systems Management Whitney A. Selvig4 Jennifer Reeves Julius A. Bailey2 Kellie Radeen Smith3 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Erika Nicole Roberts3 Carl D. Bowman1 Daniel Carlton Washington4 Early Childhood Education Joanna Kay Sturtevant2 Sherry Ann Church Boyce A. Watson4 Licensure Carlynn D. Welch1 K. Caleb Cole1 Annette Blake1 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Mickale W. Gilbert Special Education Generalist Bachelor of Science in Damaras Suzanne Carpenter4 Daniel K. Hilburn Sr.4 Licensure Organizational Management - Kelly Ann Curnutt4 Solevelyn Alejandra Lynds Jennifer Hill4 Steven Joseph Spada4 Human Resources Mandy Cotten2 Anna M. Rowcliffe1 James R. Deal3 Eric L. Kahle1 Bachelor of Science in Logistics Lori Denise Deal2 Krystal Jeannette Yamada3 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Caitlin Faith Jordan2 and Supply Chain Management Early Childhood Education Theory Megan N. LeVan De'Andre Leone Ephriam Bachelor of Science in Christie Ann Loving Organizational Management - Lisa Jean Carozza1 Cathy J. Hollin1 Brianna Faith Hope Henry Tara Preeo3 Project Management Solevelyn Alejandra Lynds Stacey L. Langer1 Hannah M. Rognstad3 Darren W. Melton1 Bradley B. Baker Jonathan B. Martin Jeffrey Morataya Danielle M. Brines1 Angela McDaniel1 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Rosemary R. Zapata Victoria Elizabeth Gonzalez2 Special Education Generalist Tracy Renaye Heidkamp Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Theory Bachelor of Science Robert Bernard Keniston Jr.4 Elementary Education Licensure in Marketing and Sales Jeffrey Morataya Ashtian Brooke Guerra1 Colleen O'Neill Maria Ines Garcia Arredondo1 DeAnne Michelle Larsen Russell Anthony Cordova Sr.4 Silvia Marie Bentley3 Lisa D. Luker Joshua Michael Hamilton Miguel Omar Rodriguez-Gomez4 Joseph Seduikis3 Simone Jessica Carney1 Emily Mills Victoria Valentine Claydon Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Danielle M. Roberts4 Stephanie Daproza Shishido1 Edie T. Garcia3 Special Education Travis Toliver2 Kristina Shoun Darren E. Snider4 April Greene4 (Non-Licensure) David Russell Zetterlund Kimberly Colleen Kearns1 Keli L. Lambrecht-Hoschouer1 Rebecca Katrina Rivetto1 Deborah Kay Reeves1

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

School of Nursing Kelsey Claire Halterman Heather S. Bell1 Angel Malouff2 and Health Professions Robert Andrew Henry1 Nicole Elise Bennett Cara Stephanie Manning1 Connie Lynn Holland1 Amber D. Biersack Adriawna L. Martin Associate of Science Katie F. Holliday John Brady Blackhart Cynthia Ann McFadden3 in Healthcare Administration Fe Esperanza Javier Hunter Cassandra R. Brekke1 Joshua David Miranda Sandra Sherri Jeffers Stephanie Marie Brosey1 Amber M. Narro Virginia Marie Basham Kristell M. Kretschman Jamie M. Buschmann Deana Perkins1 Armapil R. Bayudan Sharon Kuntz Kaiser1 Morgan Campbell2 Gina Marie Peters3 Tanya Lee Brown Audrey Lesueur1 Shounta Candies-Revels2 Michael J. Reuter Wendy Mitchell Chavez Tia Nicole Lindemann Kyle Andrew Carstens Ashley Nicole Rhoades Sharon Denise Chustz Traci Marie Lumetta2 Erika M. Castillo Kelsie Louise Schmidt2 Marilynn April de Vries Christy Yvette McGowan-Fields 2 Mireya R. Castillo1 Michael Slocum Jennifer Kelechi Edetanlen Angie Stephanie Milburn Christine Marie Chavez2 Adrian Zane Smith Christel Daye England Jammar Terran Miller Jennifer L. Chleboun2 Megan Caverley Smith3 Pamela R. Kerns Hayden L. Muntz4 Misty Lynn Cook2 Brittany Nicole Son Tiara Nicole Langston Hope Elizabeth Oaks4 Nikole Cumpston2 Maren Emilee Soto4 Jaclyn Nicole McCurdy Amber Michelle Odneal4 Amber Nicole Day2 Amanda L. Sturgeon Shaketa Dee Mclaurin Renae M. Paris1 Jennifer Anna Duesterhaus1 Morgan Taggart3 Shikarra Jade KeShay Mosby Dean Errett Pearson Kaja Marie Ekern3 Ashley Breanne Randall3 Debby K. O'Donnell Sonnie B. Pearson Hayley Joanne Elliott Allison Kay Tincani3 Judith Saint-Louis Pierre Michelle Priestley-Ayabina1 Amy Lee Frazier-Gibson Lisa Michelle Tingle1 Jessica Rios Norma Adriana Quinonez3 Eliza Gadziala3 Jessica Leah Vasquez4 Kaela Marie Sexton Elizabeth P. Rorie Amanda R. Hancock Mary Elizabeth Wade3 Ashley Ranae Snow Jeniffer M. Santos Rodriguez Sarah Madalyn Haynes Sarah Estelle Walgren1 Pamela Christine Sutton Kristy Mechelle Schaefer4 Angela Helmersen Brittany Warnock3 Monica Lee Tyler Krysten Ordonez Scheid1 Sara Illescas Henly Jennifer Lynn Welch Josue A. Umanzor Aurora Stegall1 Trina Kathleen Hobbs2 Cayla Wicken2 Johnny Watts Lise Strieder2 Emily Lynne Hoff2 Crystal Woliver Tamatha Zitzka Alanna Thompson Cassandra L. Hostetter-Walker Antonio Gerard Torres Carrie L. Hurd1 Bachelor of Science Sara M. Valdez4 Laura Samir Hyre in Healthcare Administration Maikou Marie-Josee Vu1 Ashley Nichole Jones2 Jennifer E. Amaro Erica L. Williams1 Deborah Michelle Keeran Michelle Y. Blount2 Heidi Marie Williams1 Kelly Jean King2 Krystal Layne Booco Allison McIntosh Wilson1 Cherish Mae Klamm3 Maritsa Soto Brunner Madison Kolb4 Lafayette Y. Clemons Bachelor of Science in Nursing Elysha Laslie Marcelyn Marie Livingston3 Jeanette Crespo2 MacKenzy Pollard Adams Radella Ann Locklear1 Stephanie Williams Croft1 Steven Jonathan Andrew2 Amanda R. Lowther Erin K. Fenn2 Rosine Ahou Angbanzan Megan Ludlow2 Kathryn Ivy Margaux C. Ferrer Valerie Elena Baca3 Citlaly Luna Victoria G. French Brittany Christine Baker3 Jessica S. Lyons Lois Grigsby Jasmine C. Beatty

p. 16 College of Undergraduate Studies 2021 Ceremony

Saturday, May 8, 2021 Two O'Clock in the Afternoon

JEFFERSON COUNTY STADIUM Lakewood, Colorado

p. 17 Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Master of Ceremonies Invocation* Mr. Steven T. Taylor Mr. Tim McTavish ’10 Dean, School of Music Chair, Board of Trustees

Processional March Student Address University Symphonic Band and University Choir Jessica Michelle Dixon Mr. Mark S. Dorn School of Theology Coordinator of Instrumental Studies and Professor Presentation of Honors School of Music Dr. Janet M. Black Mr. David McNeil Vice President of Academic Affairs Director of Choral Studies and Assistant Professor College of Undergraduate Studies School of Music Valedictorians “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony Joshua Donald Cook text by Henry van Dyke, arranged by Taras Nahirniak School of Business and Leadership School of Humanities and Social Sciences Marshals Janson K. Requist Mrs. Sharon Felker School of Business and Leadership Dean of Students School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mr. David Jongeward Outstanding Seniors Dean of Spiritual Formation Janson K. Requist National Anthem † School of Business and Leadership University Symphonic Band and University Choir Christy Joy Perry “The Star-Spangled Banner” School of Education by Francis Scott Key Jasa Scheierman arranged by Russell Robinson School of Humanities and Social Sciences Introductory Remarks Jorrin Elizabeth Powell Dr. Donald W. Sweeting School of Music President

† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps. * Gentlemen, please remove your caps. p. 18 Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Cambry Rose Johnson Dr. Barbara J. White School of Nursing and Health Professions Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Kira Pahlau Dr. Mark A. Parker School of Science and Engineering Dean, School of Science and Engineering Emily Grace Watling Dr. David S. Kotter School of Theology Dean, School of Theology

Officer's Oath of Office Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association Major Aaron K. Smith, U.S. Army Mrs. Rachel (Algya) Dillon ’09 Megan MacKenzie King School of Business and Leadership School of Humanities and Social Sciences Closing Comments Rod Stewart Jr. School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Commencement Address Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Jerry B. Jenkins, HD ’07 Author, Member of the Board of Trustees Ms. Terry Leprino ’92 Member, Board of Trustees Conferring of Degrees Recessional Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President University Symphonic Band and University Choir “God of our Fathers” Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates by George W. Warren Dr. Peter A. Kerr lyrics by Donald C. Roberts with additional verses Dean, School of Business and Leadership by Jennifer Stafford, Assistant Professor and Director Dr. Debora L. Scheffel of Theatre Dean, School of Education Dr. Ryan T. Hartwig Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

p. 19 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program do not confer a degree upon a student, do 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 time of printing. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

School of Business and Rachel Caroline Bottles2 Carter T. Johnson Alexandra Kate Reuter Leadership Kaelyn C. Brooks4 Isaiah Knight3 Bradley James Roden4 Audrey Kathryn Brown2 Clare Cameron Kroesche Nathan Shaffer Bachelor of Science Chad Thomas Brubaker4 Justin Shawn Kuhl4 Blake A. Sheley in Accounting Madison Grace Bruns4 Madison L. Kuhlmann Chloe G. Siklosi Taylor Budzinski Kaylen Emily Lamb4 Nicholas Skinner Corrina Ashley Archuleta2 Kaylee W. Bundrick Tucker Richard Lamping Ashlie Marie Smith3 Mitchell Laurence Banaszak2 Sydney Erin Cagle2 Alexa Marie Lansing3 Zack Stein Cooper Ace Bastian2 Jackson R. Carswell Natalie Vergene Lovelady 3 Nathan Lee Strumpfer2 Kendyl Haley Born4 Olivia Christy Blake Hale Mattey Cambria Noel Taylor2 Sydney Erin Cagle2 Joel Thomas Connealy Kyle McMillen Breanna Carissa Turner Olivia Christy Jeremy Cook4 Corbin Meacham Justus Arthur Vaccaro4 Jeremy Cook4 Joshua Donald Cook4 Andrew R. Milnor Paul Watters Joshua Donald Cook4 Kacey Corbin Brittany Morland3 Grant West Noraa Jane Fort4 Gabrielle J. Cortez Richard Chase Morris Michael White3 Jonathon Larson Hanlin Hannah Jolee Doran Precious Paci Moua2 John Phillip Wilhelm Nedeljko Ilic Keagan Valor Downs Alyssa Mackenzie Muntz Laura Knight Williamson4 Corbin Meacham Olivia Anne Duesenberg3 Hannah Rebekah Noble Lydia May Wischmeyer4 Timothy Lee Pettett3 Clarisse Jane Eldridge3 Michael Nordby Kyra Kristalynn Redstone2 Jackson Paul Elliott Andrew J. Oehler Bachelor of Science in Computer Bradley James Roden4 Justin Joseph Engesser Nathan A. Oestman Ashlie Marie Smith3 Information Systems William Farm3 Sadie Kay Olson Zack Stein Kaylee W. Bundrick Joshua Ellis Fernalld Thomas Orr Cambria Noel Taylor2 Jeremy Cook4 Noraa Jane Fort4 Richard James Ikaika Pease2 Justus Arthur Vaccaro4 Christian Douglas Rathke Ashley Reagan Glasgow Abigail Marie Perkins1 Michael White3 Nathan Shaffer Skylar Marie Hakey2 Timothy Lee Pettett3 Jonathon Larson Hanlin Ethan M. Poulter3 Bachelor of Science Isaiah David Harrison2 Lindsay Prose Bachelor of Science in in Business Administration Trajon Seth Hawkins Collin John Quinn3 International Political Corrina Ashley Archuleta2 Heath Dillon Hays Christian Douglas Rathke and Organizational Mitchell Laurence Banaszak2 Shane Juri Hessling John S. Rawson Management Cooper Ace Bastian2 Nicole Pierson Hicks2 Kyra Kristalynn Redstone2 Samantha Jo Tracy Kyle Bertsche Nedeljko Ilic Samuel Bradley Renschler Kendyl Haley Born4 Allegra Johnson Janson K. Requist4 p. 20 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Bachelor of Science Sarah Elisabeth Peters4 Bachelor of Arts Maegan M. Simpson4 in Outdoor Leadership Laura Ann Price in Communication Natatia LeeAnne Smith2 Kathryn Schwarz3 Yukiye Yi-Hsiu Le Rae Stayer3 Mitchell Laurence Banaszak2 Alyssa Bernal Madison Colleen Steele Hannah Marie Fowles2 Madison Grace Bruns4 Alissa Rose Steele Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Josh Fox Gabriela R. Davis2 Rebekah Williams Peter W. Klopfenstein3 Jonah Jeremiah Holden Nicole F. Cochran Katelyn Glory Woody4 Belle Katherine Schaffer2 Piper A. Koy Nathan Evan Lock Yukiye Yi-Hsiu Le Rae Stayer3 Natalie Vergene Lovelady3 Harrison Ervin Stegemoller Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, RuthAnn Massey Special Education Generalist School of Education Benjamin D. Muth Bachelor of Arts in Politics Licensure Jacob Allen Aspling4 Bachelor of Arts in English, Morgan R. Eihusen2 Bachelor of Arts in English Ashley Reagan Glasgow Secondary Education Skylar Marquette Lucke3 Elizabeth Anne Eike Luke Paul Martin Licensure Peyton Lee Schneckloth Emily J. Hollingshead4 Lena Sophia Pacifici 4 Stephanie Rose Barber3 Mina Johnson1 Micaiah Charles Poffenbaugh2 Jacob Henry Bartel School of Humanities Isabella J. Kamptner Courtney Requist3 Victoria Hope Constance2 and Social Sciences Amanda Lynn Newkirk2 Janson K. Requist4 Robert David Richter2 Mariah L. Prewitt Alyssa Zak4 Associate of Arts in General Studies Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Bachelor of Arts Arts, Elementary Education Juan Estevan Candido in Global Studies Cody Roy Adair1 Licensure Chloe Weigand Jacob Allen Aspling4 Isabella Catherine Hayes Ames Elie Romain Benjamin Dufour3 Samuel Jeffrey Bankert Kadambari Joy Altena 3 Associate of Arts Madalyn E. Hamilton Joseph M. Baumberger Megan Nicole Bateman4 in Liberal Arts Michaela Hertrich 4 Mary Margaret Bergeron Sarah Kathleen Bibighaus3 Jordan David Jantzen1 Alyssa Bernal Melissa N. Blessum4 Jack Anderson Benjamin J. Jenson Lucy Joy Lily Bianchi Lynnelle Sanja Bogan4 Kyra G. Bishop Lydia Grace Kotter4 Jayde Blom2 Ellie Rae Capistrant Sophia DeWeir Calista Michelle McClatcher Taylor Budzinski Paige Elizabeth Charvat3 Reagan A. Fernandez Matthew Myerson Jessica Katherine Cañada4 Ja'el Clark Ella G. Gonzales Michael Kenneth Stepniowski2 Rylee Ann Castleberry Samantha Cochran3 Maxton Gould Liam A. Hambel Rod Stewart Jr.3 Benjamin Reed Davis Rebekah Coralynn Dickinson4 Jason Michael Davis Anissa Tasnime Elmanouzi 3 Katherine Gayle Heitmann Michaela Amy Lanni Clarisse Jane Eldridge3 Ashlynn Moore Fleming1 Bachelor of Arts in History Lillian Rose Erling1 Lauren J. Haft3 Arianna Valentina Laolagi Joel Thomas Connealy McKenzie Judith Fletcher1 Camryn Hessling3 Alivia Taylor Morrison Joshua Donald Cook4 Claire Rhiannon Forster Kennedy Michelle Hughes4 Riley Spector Sierra Noelle Downs4 Julie Fournier Faith Marie Johnson4 Kate Michelle Stimson Abigail Guadnola2 Caitlin Nichole Galan4 Vianca Anahi Maldonado3 Shane Sypher Alison Lynne Johnson3 Jonathan David Goode Gracie Kay Milas2 Chapman P. Wolf Kayci Leigh Kruhmin3 Abigail Guadnola2 Christy Joy Perry4 William Yumbar Nathan P. Schaffer2 Morgan Hefley3

p. 21 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Katherine Henshaw2 Eliana Jade Perera4 Emma Johnson3 Bachelor of Music in Music Savannah Leigh Hessling3 Kiana Gabrielle Portillo4 Robert M. Jordano Education Tessa Marie Hooper3 Marjory Radach3 Jana Grace McVey Ethan Hotea4 Quincy Faith Rafferty1 Jacob Peddicord2 Jorrin Elizabeth Powell4 Zara Victoria Huerta3 Sydney M. Rawlings Hailey Rose Pflieger1 Bridgette Goldie Johnson2 John S. Rawson Benjamin David Potter Bachelor of Music Chelsea L. Johnson2 Hannah Yvonne Reasy1 Aaron M. Rasch in Worship Arts Jacey Johnson4 LeAnna Lynn Robbins Jasa Scheierman4 Isaiah Knight3 Dana Elizabeth Jones3 Holly Lynn Roden4 Katelynn Price4 Olivia Anne Kershner2 Katelyn M. Sage4 School of Music Raeanna Marie Russell Megan MacKenzie King2 Sydney Saucedo3 Maya Kirl3 Jacob Schaumloeffel Bachelor of Arts School of Nursing and Anna K. Koets Chloe Sherman in Directing Cassandra Jewel Lancaster Alicia Smith2 Health Professions Aurora Rose Hunter3 Grace L. Lloyd3 Sophia J. Stall4 Margaret Lynn Macdonald 4 Emmanuel Antonio Thompson Bachelor of Science Ashleigh H. Maguire2 McClain Delynn Walker1 Bachelor of Arts in Music in Nursing MacKenzie J. Manzanares Noah M. Wells Joel Clay Janae Danisha Casey Katie Lynn McCoy Ebenezer E. Eferobor1 Hanna McKenzie Farmer Kyla Mitchell Bachelor of Arts Alexis Araceli Flechas Alexandria Danielle Garlock Mahima Mondal2 in Social Science Keenan Garnett-Reid Elaina Marie Hubbell Brittany Morland3 Grace Elizabeth Havel4 Cambry Rose Johnson3 Christian Edwards Ellie Marie Morrill 2 Michaela Hertrich4 Jesse Grace Johnson 2 Caitlin Nicole Nirgiotis Sara Nicole Johnson1 Sophie Grace Kern2 Kassidy Janae Oldenkamp1 Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Amanda Lynn Newkirk2 Anna Grace Kimbriel3 Samantha Deeanne Oldfather2 Communication Andrew Thomas Wiser3 Katlyn Marie Lewis Emily Areli Paglinawan Madeline Layne Burns2 Mollie Kristine Lucero3 Grace Caroline Parsley4 Madison Elizabeth Church Emily Grace Miller Abigail Pattison4 Mackenzie Rose Irick3 Haley Nicole Sarian1

p. 22 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Aliya Kae Smith Bachelor of Science in Industrial Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Mallory E. Styles3 and Systems Engineering Studies with Languages Chloe Anne Wilkie Kelsey Griess Lucas Barnts Madison Kay Young3 Kira Pahlau4 School of Science and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science in Ministry Management Engineering in Pre-Medical Profession Joseph M. Cornwall Bachelor of Science Bailey Lynn Benoit in Biology Tyler D. Bergman3 Bachelor of Arts in Theology Emma Ann Brown4 Nathaniel Baldwin Randall Lat Taylor Nichols2 Tylor Vincent Cutrona Sr. Hannah Joy Causey3 Beau D. Pritchard Jessica Michelle Dixon2 Sierra Yvonne Hays Caelan Grace Rathke Micah Christine Haynes Jack Hollander Peter D. Roem3 Jane Elisabeth Lewis Christian Keller McCarthy Maguire Thomas Shannon4 Bethany Joy Vaters2 Anthony Mark McGee Emma Armelle Spracklen3 Ireland Van Dyke Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Nicole Christine Younit in Youth Ministry in Health Sciences Samuel Tam Annes Kacie Leeann Burger3 School of Theology Sarah Elise Ashby2 McKinzie Nicole Davis Taylor Kristine Benno4 Caitlyn Alanna Garris Bachelor of Arts Marisa Elaine Berry Erik E. Grexa in Biblical Studies Robert Clark Hannah Elizabeth Hasty Samuel Hawes3 Talitha Loran Coombs Brookelyn Hurlbut3 Emily J. Hollingshead4 Paige Alexis Harrington2 Michael Douglas Leek Peter W. Klopfenstein3 Crosby Kuehl Olivia Grace Marsh Anna Elise McGrew 4 Garrison Roger Wei Kang Lau Linnea M. Mosvold3 Caleb Frederick Sanburn Noah M. Wells Sarah Jane Schott4 Micah Timothy Schwarz Meghan Ruth Whatmore3 Mallory E. Styles3 Maegan M. Simpson4 Thomas John Wisnieski3 Rod Stewart Jr.3 Julianna Margaret Sweeting2 Emily Grace Watling4 Thomas John Wisnieski3

p. 23 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (ESV)

Yetter Hall p. 24 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 – white stoles imprinted in gold and burgundy with the ASL script and shield • Chi Alpha Sigma: LAUDE HONORS a national athletic honor society – black and yellow cords Candidates for the bachelor’s degree wearing the white honor cord • Chi Sigma Iota: have earned the honor of cum laude (with honor), holding a 3.5-3.69 an international honor society for professional counselors – a double cumulative grade point average. Those wearing the silver honor cord strand of royal blue and white cords have earned the honor of magna cum laude (with high honor), holding • Kappa Delta Pi: a 3.7-3.89 cumulative grade point average. Finally, those wearing the a national honor society in education – purple and green cords gold honor cord have earned the honor of summa cum laude (with • Lambda Pi Eta: highest honor), holding a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average. an international honor society in communication – red and white cords Students receiving these distinctions have attended CCU for at least 60 semester hours. • Omicron Delta Kappa: national leadership honor society – white stoles embroidered with a gold key and Greek letters OΔK UNIVERSITY HONORS • Pi Kappa Lambda: Candidates for a bachelor’s degree wearing a mauve honor cord have a national music honor society – gold and white cords earned University Honors. These students have achieved a cumulative • Pi Lambda Theta: grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed a maximum of an educational honor society – gold cords 59 semester hours while attending Colorado Christian University. • Sigma Tau Delta: an international English honor society – red and black cords UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES • Sigma Theta Tau: RECOGNITION an international honor society in nursing – purple and white cords Candidates who have served or who are currently serving in any • Sigma Zeta: of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces (including a national science and mathematics honor society – gold ribbon with National Guard or Reserves) are entitled to wear a red, white, and blue gold and blue ∑Z medallion recognition cord.

p. 25 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 Commencement ceremony today are indicated by the following colors:

• Arts, Letters, and Humanities – White • Mathematics – Gold • Business – Drab • Music – Pink • Communication – Crimson • Nursing – Apricot • Counseling and Guidance – Light Blue • Philosophy – Dark Blue • Criminal Justice – Navy Blue • Physical Science – Sage Green • Cyber Security – Golden Yellow • 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

p. 26 Traditions of CCU

UNIVERSITY SEAL UNIVERSITY MACE The Colorado Christian University seal The Colorado Christian University mace is a depicts our institution’s core identity. The ceremonial staff used as a symbol of the authority Word of God in the center is placed upon the granted to the University to issue degrees. As an Cross of Christ, which is laid upon the Shield academic symbol, the mace dates back to 16th century of Faith. This Shield of Faith is surrounded England when, in 1589, Queen Elizabeth I presented by three Greek words which are translated a replica of her own royal mace to the University “grace and truth,” the University motto. of Oxford to be used in all ceremonies to represent The outer rings surrounding the Word, the the royal presence and the authority granted to the Cross, and the Shield contain two elements: University to issue degrees under the royal insignia. the year 1914, when our oldest parent institution was founded, and our name, Colorado Christian University. The uppermost word on the seal is Since that time, it has become customary for “Christian,” which in one word captures all that we strive to be through European and American colleges and universities God’s power working in us. to use ceremonial maces during academic exercises. The CCU mace is seen only at Convocation, Commencement, and honorary degree ceremonies. UNIVERSITY MEDALLION Protocol for using the mace requires that it be carried into the ceremony by the chief academic officer or The University medallion is worn by the another person selected for special recognition. During president at Commencement and other academic the ceremony, the mace is placed in a stand on the ceremonies as part of his academic regalia, platform to indicate the ceremony is in formal session. symbolizing the authority and responsibilities At the conclusion, the mace is carried out to mark the incumbent with the office. The brass medallion completion of the ceremony. is of simple, linked construction, with the University seal forming the medallion. Linking The Colorado Christian University mace is carved the brass chain above the seal is an ornament from Colorado cherry wood and adorned with the inscribed with the Latin words, ad fontes, University colors of gold and blue. The triangular head-piece is inlayed with which occurs in the Latin Vulgate of Psalm 42, a gold and blue rendering of the University shield. Below, each of the four translated as “back to the sources,” — a reference sides carries a finely wrought engraving of the University seal. The wooden to our cornerstone and the original cornerstone of the Western university, staff is bound at the intervals with nine gold rings inscribed with the names of Jesus Christ, for He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. the heritage institutions of Colorado Christian University, dating back to the founding of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. UNIVERSITY HYMN “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” is the official hymn of Colorado Christian University. This jubilant melody, composed by Ludwig van Beethoven for his Ninth Symphony, together with the text by Henry van Dyke, is one of the most celebratory worship hymns in the church. The 2006 Commencement Ceremony marked the premiere performance of this setting for Wind Ensemble and Choir, commissioned especially for CCU and written by Taras Nahirniak, respected educator and composer.

p. 27 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 is consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

CCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 8,500 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. CCU is an NCAA Division II university in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).

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. 28 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 2020, there were over 20,000 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. 29 University Distinctives

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

p. 30 University Distinctives

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Colorado Christian University’s Strategic Priorities were adopted by the CCU Board of Trustees to serve as a guiding compass for the University. They direct the implementation of CCU’s long-established mission and provide context for our first priority — an enduring commitment to Jesus Christ and His kingdom. The Strategic Priorities 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. 31 Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Bob Brooks Susan Fuentes Vice President of Academic Affairs Director, Public Administration Assistant Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Public Administration MSN, Azusa Pacific University MBA, Abilene Christian University DEANS Kristen J. Goree Travis Buchanan Professor of Nursing Barry Vann, Ph.D. DNP, University of Colorado, Health Sciences School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Assistant Professor of Theological Studies Ph.D., University of St. Andrews Center Mellani J. Day, DBA Ryan Burkhart Tammie L. Huddle School of Business and Technology Director, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Assistant Professor of Nursing

DNP, Colorado Christian University Earl Waggoner, Ph.D. Counseling Program Associate Professor of Counseling School of Biblical and Theological Studies Sarah Jarvie Ed.D., Argosy University Associate Professor of Counseling Wendy Elliott Wendover, Ph.D. Steve Cappa Ed.D., University of Cincinnati School of Education Professions Assistant Professor of Counseling Kathy Johnson Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola Barbara J. White, Ed.D. Assistant Director of Western Colorado Nursing University School of Nursing and Health Professions Assistant Professor of Education Pamela Cassellius M.A., Colorado Christian University FACULT Y Associate Professor of Counseling Cheryl King Ed.D., Argosy University Matthew D. Aernie Assistant Professor of Nursing Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Jeff Cline DNP, Colorado Christian University Ph.D., University of Wales-Lampeter Assistant Professor of Counseling Mark Knox Ph.D., Regent University John W. Aldridge Jr. Assistant Professor of Counseling Director, Organizational Management Frances Dailey Ph.D., Regent University Associate Professor of Business and Technology Associate Professor of Counseling John P. Lesko Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University Ph.D. Regent University Associate Professor of Culturally and Krystyne Aleksandr-Mendoza Mellani J. Day Linguistically Diverse Education Assistant Professor of Counseling Dean, School of Business and Technology Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Ph.D., Texas Tech University Professor of Business and Technology Marla Lohmann DBA, Nova Southeastern University Andreas Bienert Associate Professor of Special Education Assistant Professor of Counseling Gregory M. Elliott Ph.D., University of North Texas Ph.D., Regent University Assistant Professor of Counseling Bryan Malone Ph.D., Adams State University Mark E. Bolte Director, Graduate Cyber Security Programs Professor of Counseling Brian Fidler Assistant Professor of Cyber Security Psy.D., Florida Institute of Technology Assistant Professor of Counseling DCS, Colorado Technical University Ph.D., Regent University William Bart Brock Kristen Mauk Director, Graduate Nursing Programs Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Cheryl Fricke Professor of Nursing Research Methods Director, Simulation DNP, Valparaiso University Ph.D., Benedictine University Assistant Professor of Nursing Ph.D., Wayne State University MSN, Regis University p. 32 Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Mark Mayfield Albert Smith Bushrod B. White Assistant Professor of Counseling Assistant Professor of Psychology Director, Graduate Education Programs Ph.D., Walden University Ed.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Jennifer Montoya Shane Stone Assistant Professor of Nursing Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jeffrey White MSN, University of Colorado Health Science Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands Associate Professor of Counseling Center Ph.D., Drexel University Rebecca E. Taylor John Murray Assistant Professor of Counseling Andrew Wichterman Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Ed.D., University of Memphis Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Auburn University Ph.D., Regent University Nancy Thomas Kathryn Palermo Assistant Professor of Counseling Elizabeth C. Wiggins Assistant Professor of Nursing Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce Assistant Professor of Counseling DNP, University of St. Augustine for Health Ph.D., Adams State University Bren Triplett Sciences Director, Undergraduate Information Technology Jody Panian Programs Director, BSN Program Assistant Professor of Computer Information Associate Professor of Nursing Technology DNP, Regis University M.S., Regis University Jennifer Park Barry Vann 2020-2021 FACULTY AWARDS Assistant Professor of Counseling Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ph.D., Regent University Professor of Historical Geography Ph.D., University of Glasgow Gregory Elliott, Ph.D. Damon Perez Assistant Professor of Counseling Associate Professor of Biology Earl Waggoner Ph.D., Colorado State University Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies School of Biblical and Theological Studies Professor of Theological Studies Wade Brown, M.Div. Selin Philip Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Associate Professor of Counseling Affiliate Faculty – Worldviews Ph.D., Regent University Abigail L. Wegert School of Business and Technology Assistant Professor of Nursing Jeff Renfrow MSN, The University of Toledo Connie Ostwald, Ph.D. Director, Undergraduate Education Programs Affiliate Faculty – Marketing and Economics Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Wendy Elliott Wendover School of Education Professions Instruction Dean, School of Education Professions Ed.D., University of Colorado, Denver Professor of Education John Murray, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Sarah E. Scherling Ph.D., University of Denver Vice President of Academic Affairs Barbara J. White School of Nursing and Health Professions Professor of Education Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Ed.D., Liberty University Tammie Huddle, DNP Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor of Nursing John Schreiber Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor of Nursing DNP, Liberty University

p. 33 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

George Ackerman Lesa Brown Laura Crouse Paul Faust Taleen Afsharian Erick Bryant Arleen Crutcher Carrie Faust-Silva Ronald Alford Jeannie Bryant Laura Cuomo-Kotcher Deborah Fenton-Nichols Jason Aljets David Bull Joyce Curry Michael Finnefrock Sharon Allen Joshua Burdick Danielle Dahmann Robin Fischer Theresa Allen Brian Burke Shaji Daniel Harold Fisher Sarah Almquist Allison Burkhart Summer Danser Shayla Fitzgerald Sandra Altena Rita Burleson Ashley Davis Richard Foster Matthew Altman Patri Cabe Jenelle Davis Ronald Francis Lilia Anand Sandra Cameron Latricia Davis Mark Frederiksen Neal Anderson Colin Campbell Robert Davis Robert Freeborough Michael Aragon Evelyn Campbell Timothy Davis Andrea Freeland Anita Arceneaux Lora Canter Brian De Herrera Haley French W. Michael Armbruster Patricia Cappa Debra Dean Nathan French Michael Atherton Brianne Carruthers Zachary Deboer Kresten Froistad-Martin Jeff Augustine Cindy Carter Barbara DelCupp Kristen Fundenberger Diane Badzinski-Proctor Andrea Cartwright Constance DelGiudice Leontine Galante Aren Bahadourian David Cartwright David DeLong Mark Gambill Clare Barker Kathy Casey Yvonne DeMoss John Garner Jason Barker Cheryl Cavallaro Indulis Denavs John Garris Craig Barnett Brian Cessna Kurt Diesch Ylenia Garrison Susan Barnett Roger Chandler Melissa Dinion Michael Gideon Richard Barnhart William Chaney Nicholas Dodson Shana Gilbert Rebecca Barns-Welsh William Chapin Meryl Dohrmann Torrie Gilden Christie Baroody Scott Cheatham Darrell Dooyema Aaron Godbey Christopher Beilfuss Travia Childs JoLynn Dorman Katherine Gold Jessica Beller Deborah Chinn Gordon Douglas Leah Gonyeau Leeann Benesh Richard Cimms James Douglas Christine Good Douglas Bennett Kathryn Clampitt Vallie Doyle Brian Goodbar Richard Bennett Edward Clark Susan Draine Cathlene Goodnow Kathleen Benton Jamie Clark Daniel Dronsick William Goodrich Alicia Biggs Victoria Clarke Jay Drury Sandra Gourley Jennifer Billings Bunnie Claxton Glenn Drysdale John Gowins Camille Bishop Cassie Clinton Catherine Duran Michael Grabill Donald Bishop Bonnie Colby Jennifer Eddins Andrew Graham Nicole Blattler Paul Cole Doirin Eddy Devonee Grams Deborah Bobst Sean Cole Bradley Edwards Paul Gravelle Krista Bogenrief Misty Colgrove Kecia Edwards Abigail Gray Angela Bohan Cassandra Collier Douglas Eicher Daniel Green Jill Boisvert Roy Collins Kayla Eisenbarth Rokesha Green James Bolton Rick Combs Shawn Elliott James Greenhalge David Bosworth Tammy Combs Judith Enyart Joshua Greever Shawn Bowen Skylar Cook Evan Escobedo Kira Gruzinski Brittany Box Aaron Cordova Yvette Evans Michelle Grzybowski Timothy Brady Vanessa Cox Kenechukwu Ewulu Nathan Gustafson Michael Brashears Kathy Crawford Michael Eze David Guyor Kelsey Brazil Rebekah Creeden Nicole Farina Coral Hackett Trayce Brinkman Judy Crewell Abimbola Farinde Sean Hadley James Brown Ryan Crittenden Frank Farnell Douglas Hall p. 34 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Eleanor Hall Jerry Johnson Jing Li Karen Hall Kathy Johnson Mee-Gaik Lim Douglas Miller Barry Ham Lawrence Johnson Chris Little Stephanie Miller Jennings Hamilton Richard Johnson Cristal Loehr Timothy Mills Sally Hamilton Terri Johnson Jennifer Lott Karen Minert Rachel Hammer Granville Jones Katina Lowe Connie Mitchell Lolita Hanks Kathy Jones Henry Luckel Donald Mittlestadt Amy Hansen Matthew Jones Sharon Luethy Michael Mlynarczyk Andrew Harbert Brian Joseph Jackie Luft Lorena Morales Freeborough Tina Harclerode Rachael Jumonville Kimberly Luke Darrell Morgan Colleen Hare Julie Jung Sandricia Luster Daniel Moriarity Kelsey Hargadine Kathi Kamplain-Wilson Stephen MacCord Mark Morley Elizabeth Harger Joel Kant Lisa Macedo Todd Morse James Harger William Kessler Pam Mahre John Mrazek Kristi Hargrave Kristen Keteles Melissa Maldonado Rand Muender Joseph Harmon Aaron Kilbourn Yuliya Malishkin Jackson Muhirwe Ashley Harper Ruth Kilburn David Maloney Lawrence Murphy Chastity Harper Novelle Kimmich James Mann Angela Muzquiz Jeffery Harper Meme Kinoti Dawn Manoleas Darwin Naccarato Shannon Hart Andrew Klausen Jayme Mansfield Keno Nagasa Eric Hartigan Dennis Klein Soheil Mansouri Heather Neill Thomas Hastings Tori Knight Traci Marin Debra Neville Jackson Hatter James Knox Robert Marquardt Katherine Newlon Clay Haverty Lisa Kochanasz Don Martin William Nichols Heather Hayes Veronica Koestler Angelita Martinez Matthew Nimeth Nancy Hayworth Jamie Kopfman Andrea Masias Christine Noffsinger Kenneth Heer Gregory Kopp Charlotte Mather John Nord Lisa Hernbloom Grace Kosloski Joseph Maxwell Sarah Oaklief Eboni Hill-Mathis Stephanie Krawzyk Patrick Mayfield Jason Ocvirk Sandra Hipple Stacy Krizman Kimberly McClannahan Alyssa Ohleyer Janice Hirschfeld Sam Kurien Matthew McDaniel Dawn Olson Stephen Hixon Carol Kurkowski Michelle McDaniel Gail Olson Kearsten Hobbs Stuart Kurkowski Jane McGill James Orcutt Donald Hofer Jaime Kutz Andrew McGowan Connie Ostwald Tammy Hoffman Benjamin Laird Macy McKim Charles Owen Sandra Holley John Lamb Kathy McKinney Sean Owen Grania Holman Mark Lamport Sylvia McKnight Donald Owsley Vasti Holstun Lindsay Langfitt Candace McLain Donna Pabst Amy Horton Trenton Langhofer Sonia McLemore Gerrit Padgham Debra Hudson Keith Langner Kelly McMullen Susan Pahlau Robert Hudson Melanie Larkin Arlene Meads Jan Palmen Misty Hull Karla Larson Russell Meek Travis Pardo Kristine Hunerwadel Tracey Lawrence Kelley Meinhardt Danielle Parker William Hutto Michael Lawson Carlos Melendez David Parker Clarence Ihm Lorie Lee Rachel Metcalf Roger Parks John Jemison Karen Lemons William Middlebrook Rebecca Patterson Eugene Jenness Donita Lester Doug Mikkelsen Samantha Peel Carletta Jiron Todd Leupold Sharon Miles-Hastings Karen Pennington Cassandra Johnson Sharon Lewis David Miller Valerie Perciante p. 35 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

David Perkins Donathan Sailer Mary Steely June Wagner Roberta Perno Alex Sanjari Gary Steward Harold Walker Heidi Petak Carissa Santon Lisa Stone Kristen Wall William Pharis Amy Santoro Kevin Storatz Thomas Waller Roxine Phillips Michael Saunders Michelle Strickland Albert Walmsley Juan Piacquadio Joshua Savage Edward Stucky Rhonda Watson Robert Pierre-Paul Rick Saylor Colleen Suitt Willyn Webb Oneita Pies Sarah Scherling Tamara Sullivan Robin Weber Jacqueline Pinkowski Dana Scheunemann Kenneth Summers Samuel Welbaum Mark Plaisier Lisa Schlabra Sandra Summers Gregory Wells Mark Plaza Michael Schlabra Charles Suscheck Christopher West Manuel Pol Dan Schlesinger Kimberly Swanigan Lyn Westergard Jana Price Pamela Schnell Ryan Tafilowski Tosha Weyhmiller Jonathan Procter Gary Schnittjer Jacqueline Taggart Kristine Whaley Candy Pugh Amanda Schuster Shawn Talbot Charolette Whitley James Rairdon Heather Seelbach Shannon Tallon Jennifer Wiggs Janet Randerson Catherine Sees Douglas Taylor Sarah Wightman Neil Randerson Chantal Seitz Jeff Thomas Margaret Wigton Randy Raysbrook Elizabeth Sellers John Thompson James Wiley Rebekah Reeverts Norma Shearin Robin Thompson Karen Williams Sharon Reiling Andrew Shepardson Thomas Thompson Duane Wilson Tracy Reynolds Cathy Sherrer Melanie Tidman Kirsten Wilson Jason Rhine Audra Sherwood David Tomme John Wind Brandon Ridgeway Joel Shults Dustin Tomme Kenneth Winter Dean Ridings Shari Simmons Stephanie Touil DanaLea Woehl Linda Rieg Renee Sinclair Maria Trascritti Jefferson Wofford Thomas Riley Tanya Skalecki Amy Tribolini Wayne Wolf Teresa Robertson Erik Skov Jeanna Turay Katherine Wolfe Christopher Robinson Steven Slaight Kevin Turner Dale Wolyniak Jeffrey Robinson Joseph Slunaker Amy Turpin Samuel Wood Elizabeth Rockwood Monique Smalling Lori Twardowski-Raper Julie Woodman Chet Roden Christy Smelser Mandi Vaden Shaina Workman Pauline Rogers Diana Smith Jose Valdes Taniuska Worsham Ryan Rogers Jennifer Smith Pamela Valentino Brian Wright Sara Ronhovde Kelly Smith Shawn Vander Lugt Karen Wright John Roob Michael Smith Cathy Vann Lori Wurth Megan Rose Jessica Snedker Thomas Varney Dave Yauk Erin Rosfeld Brady Sowers Deborah Vaughn Karly Yingst Heidi Ross James Spencer Matthew Ver Miller David Yocum Jeffrey Ross Clara Spenny Evan Verbal Richard Yohn Linda Rothwell John Squires Steve Veteto Adam Young Arlene Ruddy Elizabeth St James Anna Vick LaTisha Young James Ruffin Jeremiah Stallman Sam Vigil Michael Young Dane Russell Rachael Stark Michael Voris Shawn Zembles

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 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV)

Leprino Hall

p. 37 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Janet M. Black, Ph.D. John Borman Charles David Denler Vice President of Academic Affairs Associate Professor of Education Director of Composition and Music, Media M.A., University of Northern Colorado and Marketing Assistant Professor of Music David E. Bosworth DEANS B.A. Colorado Christian University Associate Professor of New Testament Studies Berklee College of Music Gayle C. Gunderson, MLS and Missions Clifton Fowler Library Ph.D. Candidate, Evangelische Theologische Megan D. DeVore Faculteit, Leuven Associate Professor of Church History and Early Peter A. Kerr, Ph.D. Christian Studies Derek Branstrom School of Business and Leadership Ph.D., University of Wales Director, Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership Programs Jonathan Dimos Debora L. Scheffel, Ph.D. M.A., University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor of Psychology School of Education Ph.D., University of Denver Tamara Bultje Ryan T. Hartwig, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education Mark S. Dorn School of Humanities and Social Sciences Clinical Practice Coordinator Professor of Music M.Ed., University of Phoenix M.M., Indiana University Steven T. Taylor, M.A. M.A., Colorado Christian University School of Music Isaac Chilima Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Alec Ellis Mark A. Parker, Ph.D. Ph.D., Yokohama National University Assistant Librarian, Web Technologies MLIS, San Jose State University School of Science and Engineering Ian Clary M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary Assistant Professor of Historical Theology David S. Kotter, Ph.D. Ph.D., University of the Free State Gary W. Ewen School of Theology Professor of Management and Leadership Thomas Copeland Dean Emeritus Professor of Politics DSL, Regent University FACULT Y Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Christian D. Finnigan Bryan B. Crutcher Assistant Professor of History and Politics Diane M. Badzinski Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Ph.D. Candidate, McGill University Professor of Communication and Exercise Science Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D., Michigan State University Nahanni Freeman Associate Professor of Psychology Martin C. Beeson Heather Thompson Day Ph.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership Associate Professor of Communication and Biola University J.D., Baylor University Rhetoric Janet M. Black Ph.D., Andrews University Amanda M. Furness Assistant Professor of Chemistry Vice President of Academic Affairs Daniel T. DeLau Ph.D., University of Kansas Professor of English Associate Professor of Accounting Ph.D., University of Denver M.T., University of Denver Leontine Galante M.S., Indiana University Assistant Professor of Biology CPA Ph.D., Princeton University

p. 38 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Gayle C. Gunderson David S. Kotter Susan Pahlau Dean and Librarian, Clifton Fowler Library Dean, School of Theology Assistant Professor of Communication MLS, Emporia State University Professor of New Testament M.A., University of Colorado, Denver Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Ryan T. Hartwig Alex R. Paine Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Christa R. Koval Laboratory Coordinator Professor of Communication Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Mark A. Parker Cory Hixson Paul Lange Dean, School of Science and Engineering Assistant Professor of Engineering Professor of Biology Professor of Biology Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State M.D., Michigan State University of Human Ph.D., University of Denver University Medicine Michael Plato Mark Hudson David McNeil Assistant Professor of Intellectual History and Associate Professor of Music Director of Choral Studies Christian Thought Ph.D., University of Florida Assistant Professor of Music Ph.D. Candidate, Free University of Amsterdam DMA Candidate, Yale School of Music Bernard M. Prokop Katherine S. Hyon M. Kevin Miller Associate Professor of English Assistant Professor of English Executive in Residence M.A., University of Iowa Ph.D., Georgia State University Distinguished Professor of Business and Ronald L. Rex Leadership Craig Jacobson Executive in Residence M.S., Oklahoma State University Assistant Professor of Finance Associate Professor of Management and MBA, Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business Raymond R. Mitsch Marketing and Management Associate Professor of Psychology M.S., Xavier University M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Ph.D., Indiana State University Seth Rodriquez Lene M. Jaqua Gregory John Moore Assistant Professor of Old Testament Studies and Professor of Physical Science Director of Global Engagement Biblical Archaeology Ph.D., University of Arizona Professor of Global Studies and Politics Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Matthew Jones Ph.D., University of Denver Seminary Associate Professor of New Testament Studies Jason Ney John Russo Ph.D., Regent University Assistant Professor of English Assistant Professor of Accounting Peter A. Kerr Ph.D., University of Denver B.A., Western State College CPA Dean, School of Business and Leadership Richard Niezen Associate Professor of Marketing and Associate Professor of Music William R. Saxby International Business Ph.D., University of Colorado Professor of Psychology Ph.D., Northcentral University Dean Emeritus Briana Martin Paden Ph.D., University of Vermont Charles E. King Assistant Librarian, Research and Instruction Professor of Business, Law and Ethics MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi Dean Emeritus M.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God J.D., University of Denver University

p. 39 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Debora L. Scheffel Gary Steward In Memoriam: Dean, School of Education Assistant Professor of History Lawrence J. Crabb Jr. Professor of Education Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Distinguished Scholar in Residence Ph.D., Northwestern University Seminary Ph.D., University of Illinois Oliver Schulz Steven T. Taylor Associate Librarian, Technical Services Dean, School of Music William C. Watson Librarian Professor of Music Professor of History MLIS, San Jose State University M.A., University of Denver Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Sherry Schulz Kevin J. Turner Assistant Professor of Mathematics Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology M.A., University of Florida D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary John Wind 2020-2021 FACULTY AWARDS Stephen A. Shumaker Assistant Professor of Theology Professor of Political Science Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Junior Faculty Award Ph.D., University of Dallas, Irving Seminary David McNeil, DMA Candidate Susan Spear Julie Woodman Assistant Professor of Music School of Music Associate Professor of English Assistant Professor of Biology M.A., University of Denver Ph.D., University of Colorado, Health Sciences Community Service Award MFA, Western State University Center Mary Spencer William Saxby, Ph.D. Priscilla B. Wright Professor of Psychology, Dean Emeritus Director of Assessment Professor of Education School of Humanities and Social Sciences Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., Clayton University Ph.D. Candidate, Vanderbilt University Scholarship Award Jeffry L. Yeates Jess Stainbrook Associate Professor of Computer Information Ian Clary, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Historical Theology Lecturer in Communication, Visual Storytelling, Systems School of Theology and Digital Media MBA, University of Colorado, Boulder M.A., Colorado Christian University M.A., Colorado Christian University Teaching Excellence Award Jennifer Stafford Daniel T. DeLau, M.T., M.S. Director of Theatre Associate Professor of Accounting Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies School of Business and Leadership MFA, New York University Affiliate Faculty Award Aaron Stampfl Sarah Bontrager, MAMFT Coordinator of Keyboard Studies Affiliate Faculty — Psychology Assistant Professor of Piano School of Humanities and Social Sciences D.M., Northwestern University

p. 40 Faculty Emeriti COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Sara E. Dallman Christelle Menth Allen P. Schantz Professor Emerita of Education Professor Emerita of Music Professor Emeritus of Music Ph.D., The Ohio State University D.M.A., University of Illinois Ph.D., University of Colorado

Larry R. Donnithorne Cherri Parks Barbara Wilkin President Emeritus Vice President Emerita of Academic Professor Emerita of Biology Distinguished Professor of Affairs Ph.D., University of Colorado Leadership and Ethics Ph.D., Mississippi State Ed.D., Harvard University University

Stanley P. Dyck Professor Emeritus of History Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

p. 41 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Jennifer Alafat Dawna Edwards Kevin Langlois Sosamma Samuel-Burnett Sandra Altena Aaron Eichman Barbara Lepke-Sims Laura Saunders John Amschler David Eloe Dandan Liu Bob Savery Laura Armstrong Michael Fields Liza Lizcano Thomas Scheffel Isidro Aybar Michael Finnefrock Courtney Long Jill Schroeder-Dorn Brooke Balbuena Lynn Fisher Sharon Luethy Amanda Schuster Nancy Bamberry Diana Gaide Christopher Luther Matthew Simonson Jared Barber Pamela Gallo James Manuel Corrine Simpson Clare Barker John Garner Jun Yao Marlier Greta Sugai Kwami Barnett Anna George Michelle McDaniel Christina Sweeting Angela Beeson Shana Gilbert Tim McTavish Phillip Sykora Leeann Benesh Bridgette Greene Tracy Meola Shannon Tallon Jennifer Billings Rachel Hammer Irina Moreland David Tomme Ronald Bland Tiko Hardy Wayne Munguia Chelsea VanEssen Nathanael Bondi Elizabeth Harger Sara Murdaugh Anna Vick Sarah Bontrager Chastity Harper Keno Nagasa Michael Voris Kelsey Brazil Greg Harper Katherine Newlon Daniel Wakefield Cole Brown Jordan Heersink Harry Olsson Thomas Waller Aaron Burnett Luke Heirendt Lance J. Oversole Adam Wiggins Erin Buterbaugh Ryan Hennig Justin Peddicord Ryan Williams Kurt Butler Thomas Holsteen Rachel Perez Kirsten Wilson James Calhoun Amy Horton John Poppleton Shaina Workman Letta Taylor Campbell Ellen Huang Jeremy Porier Randi Yeager Jeffrey Cooper Mark Hudson Orval Powell Scott Zirbel Stephanie Crowe Laura Husbands Dean Ridings Charles Cummings Joshua Jackson Heidi Ross Ashley Denton Lydia Johnson Matthew Rummel Daniel DeVore Rachael Jumonville Pearl Rutherford Samuel Director Sharon Kitzmiller Joseph Saavedra Ray Donatucci Andrew Klausen Christine Sallas Christopher Eagles Luke Kuepfer Angela Sallas McCrory

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. 42 p. 43 where there is no guidance a people falls, but in an abundance

of counselorsthere is safety. Proverbs 11:14 (ESV)

Anschutz Student Center p. 44 University Leadership

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wil Armstrong Jerry B. Jenkins Hon. Kevin Lundberg ’74 Dr. Mark Sheehan Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Brad Benson Sam Kimbriel ’83 Doug McDonald Don Siecke Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Jeffrey H. Coors Hon. Mike Kopp Tim McTavish ’10 Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Trustee Trustee Chair President Dr. Margaret A. Fomer Harold A. “Hal” Krause Dr. Jeff Myers Robert E. Warren Jr. Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Dr. Biff Gore C. W. “Chick” Lee Dr. Jerry Nelson William J. “Bill” White Trustee Vice Chair Trustee Trustee Don Harwell Terry Leprino ’92 John Pittman Trustee Emeriti Trustee Trustee Trustee Dr. Kenell J. Touryan

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D. Hon. Terry Considine Hon. Jane Norton

Hugh Hewitt William Pauls

Alan Mason Robert S. Woodson Sr.

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Janet M. Black, Ph.D. Eric Hogue, M.A. Vice President of Academic Affairs Vice President of University Advancement College of Undergraduate Studies Jeff Hunt, M.Div., MPS Allison Burkhart, MBA Director of Centennial Institute Vice President of Enrollment College of Adult and Graduate Studies Jim McCormick, M.S. Senior Vice President / Vice President of Student Life Roger Chandler, MBA College of Undergraduate Studies Vice President of Student Success College of Adult and Graduate Studies Thomas N. Scheffel, J.D., LL.M. University Counsel Daniel L. Cohrs, CPA Executive Vice President Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs Shannon Dreyfuss, MBA College of Adult and Graduate Studies Vice President of Campus Development

p. 45 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 a photograph of each graduate during the ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be sent through email to graduates, and high quality photo enlargements can be ordered. For further information, please call 800.261.2576 or visit www.gradimages.com.

LOST AND FOUND Items lost or found on May 8 will be available shortly after the ceremony at the Lost and Found/Information tables at Jeffco Stadium. Beginning May 10, the items will be available on CCU’s Lakewood campus in the Security office at 8787 West Alameda Avenue. Call CCU Security at 303.963.3222 with questions about items lost and found.

p. 46 Congratulations, Colorado Christian University Class of 2021!

Today’s Commencement ceremony celebrates a considerable CCU's faithful supporters include alumni as well as parents and friends accomplishment in completing your degree at Colorado's flagship who believe in our vision to prepare graduates who think critically and Christian university. Graduates: we share in your pride and excitement, creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the and we are confident that your degree — and the skills and experience character and compassion of Jesus Christ, and thereby are prepared to you acquired while at Colorado Christian University — will serve you impact the world. For those who wish to extend the CCU experience to well in your vocations and your lives. future generations of CCU students, please consider doing so through a To our newest alumni and honored guests, we hope you'll stay in touch gift of any size to the University. and stay connected to CCU. Please continue to pray for our students, Your prayers and support have helped make today's events, and so much faculty, and staff as they fulfill God’s purpose in their lives. Stop by more, possible. As we look ahead to the future, we thank God for His campus for a School of Music performance or a Cougar Athletics event. extraordinary blessings and we continue to seek His guidance as we If your long-term career goals include furthering your higher education, move forward. our College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers several graduate The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. – Revelation 22:21 (ESV) degrees and certificate programs. You also have the opportunity to extend your education benefits to family members through our Legacy Scholarship. This program provides scholarships to children and siblings of CCU alumni and current students to attend our College of Undergraduate Studies.

Published by Communications and Creative Services 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. 47 CONGRATULATIONS! Earning your bachelor’s degree is a huge accomplishment. Why stop there?

As a CCU Alum, you may qualify for a $5,000 scholarship

We want to help you get a jump start on your master’s degree with this special scholarship offer for CCU Alumni.

For more information, visit ccu.edu/alumnischolarship p. 48