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The AFCU Journal: A FRANCISCAN PERSPECTIVE ON HIGHER EDUCATION January 2009/The AFCU Journal: A FRANCISCAN PERSPECTIVE ON HIGHER EDUCATION OF FRANCISCAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 6, Number 1 ASSOCIATION Volume The AFCU Journal: A FRANCISCAN PERSPECTIVE ON HIGHER EDUCATION January 2009/ Volume 6, Number 1 A Publication of the The AFCU Journal: BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Franciscan Perspective on Higher Education Sr. M. Elise Kriss, OSF, Chair Dr. Thomas Flynn University of Saint Francis Alvernia College Fort Wayne, IN Reading, PA History and Mission On October 3, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Association of Franciscan Dr. Robert Helmer, Vice Chair Dr. Rosalie Mirenda Colleges and Universities approved a proposal for an annual journal to feature Lourdes College Neumann College the peer reviewed research and writings of faculty and administrators of their Sylvania, OH Aston, PA institutions. The purposes of the AFCU journal are: Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF Sr. Gabrielle Kowalski, OSF • To strengthen the vision of Catholic higher education in the St. Bonaventure University Executive Director Franciscan tradition St. Bonaventure, NY Cardinal Stritch University • To connect all the discrete disciplines to a Franciscan philosophy Milwaukee, WI and heritage • To encourage an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach AFCU MEMBER INSTITUTIONS to research and reflection from the Franciscan school of today Alvernia University Madonna University St. Francis College • To provide motivation for reflection on the breadth and depth of Reading, PA Livonia, MI Brooklyn Heights, NY scholarship emanating from Franciscan institutions of higher learning. www.alvernia.edu www.madonna.edu www.stfranciscollege.edu It is hoped that this publication will offer an incentive for faculty and staff to Cardinal Stritch University Marian College Siena College reflect upon the distinct character of a Franciscan institution of higher education. Milwaukee, WI Indianapolis, IN Loudonville, NY The publication of the journal is guided by a small editorial board and assisted www.stritch.edu www.marian.edu www.siena.edu by contact persons within each of the AFCU institutions. The views expressed in the articles are attributed to the authors and not to the member institutions. Felician College Neumann College Silver Lake College Lodi, NJ Aston, PA Manitowoc, WI Permission to reprint articles should be directed to: Editor, The AFCU Journal, www.felician.edu www.neumann.edu www.sl.edu Neumann College, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014. Editorial Board: Sr. Felicity Dorsett, St. Louis University (student) and University Franciscan School Our Lady of the University of Saint Francis of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN; Kevin Godfrey, Alvernia University; Anthony of Theology Lake College Fort Wayne, IN Berkeley, CA Baton Rouge, LA www.sf.edu Murphy, St. Bonaventure University; Barbara Wuest, Cardinal Stritch University www.fst.edu www.ololcollege.edu (former faculty); Sr. Patricia Smith, Staff to Editorial Board, Neumann College; University of St. Francis Sr. Patricia Hutchison, Chair, Neumann College. Franciscan University Quincy University Joliet, IL Poetry Editor: Murray Bodo, OFM with the assistance of Barbara Wuest. of Steubenville Quincy, IL www.stfrancis.edu Steubenville, OH www.quincy.edu Book Review Editor: Kevin Godfrey www.franciscan.edu Villa Maria College Saint Francis University Buffalo, NY Assistance with this issue was provided by the following personnel: Sr. Patricia Hilbert College Loretto, PA www.villa.edu Smith, OSF and Sr. Margaret Oman, OSF (Neumann College) and Sr. Barbara Hamburg, NY www.francis.edu Reynolds, SDS (Cardinal Stritch University). www.hilbert.edu Viterbo University St. Bonaventure University LaCrosse, WI Submission of Manuscripts Lourdes College St. Bonaventure, NY www.viterbo.edu Sylvania, OH www.sbu.edu Faculty, staff, and administrators from AFCU institutions and related organizations www.lourdes.edu are invited to submit articles related to the Franciscan perspective on higher edu- cation. Articles should be approximately 3,000 to 7,000 words in length. Shorter The AFCU Journal: A Franciscan Perspective on Higher Education is published articles describing unique programs and “best practices,” book reviews, and annually by the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities. Each original poems are also welcome. When citing Franciscan sources, please consult member institution receives five copies of the journal. Non-members may Francis of Assisi: Early Documents. For specific directions for preparation and subscribe to the Journal for an annual rate of $10. Additional copies of the transmittal of manuscripts, please contact: Editor, The AFCU Journal, Neumann journal may be purchased by members and non-members at the following rate: College, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014 or [email protected]. Articles 1–49 copies $4.50/copy plus postage and poems will be reviewed and selected by the AFCU editorial board. 50–99 copies $4.00/copy plus postage 100 or more copies $3.50/copy plus postage The AFCU Journal: A F R A N C IS ca N P E R S P E ct I V E O N H I G H E R E D ucat ION January 2009/ Volume 6, Number 1 A Publication of the The AFCU Journal: A F R A N C IS ca N P E R S P E ct IVE O N H I G H E R E D ucat ION January 2009 • Volume 6, Number 1 CONTENTS From the AFCU Board Chair. vi From the AFCU Journal Editor. vii AFCU Symposium Section Keynote and Plenary Presentations The Franciscan Spirit in Catholic Higher Education. 1 J. A. Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv., Ph.D. Can Ethics Be Taught? Harvard’s Question, Scotus’s Ethics, and Twenty-first Century College Students . 12 F. Edward Coughlin, OFM, Ph.D. Character Formation: Educating for Ethical Living A Response to Can Ethics Be Taught?. 24 Gerald S. Vigna, Ph.D. The Vocabulary of Franciscan Leaders: What’s in a Word?. 27 Roberta A. McKelvie, OSF, Ph.D. Living the Franciscan Tradition through the Writings of Saint Francis: An Interview with William R. Cook, Gary W. Towsley, Cover: AFCU logo created by Sherry Rudzitis ’01 Ronald B. Herzman, and Weston L. Kennison. 36 under the direction of Peter Galante, Cardinal Stritch University Patricia Smith, OSF, JCD, Ph.D. and Patricia Hutchison, OSF, Ed.D. Cover design by Sharon Halama, Graphic Design Major, Cardinal Stritch University Presentation Papers Franciscan Themes in Leadership Philosophy: Designed and printed by Valley Press, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania Power Based Leadership and Service Based Leadership. 42 Bongrae Seok, Ph.D. Mathematics: When Hospitality, Courtesy and Gratitude © 2009 Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Enter the Equation. 52 All rights reserved. For permission to reprint, contact the Editor. Fred Savitz, Ed.D. and Ryan Savitz, Ph.D. iii Teaching Women’s Health Care to Nursing Students Sport as a Socializing Agent and Unifier of People: from a Pro-Life Catholic Perspective . 66 How to Foster and Reinforce Franciscan Values through Sport. 113 Mary Ellen Symanski, Ph.D., RN Travis A. Berger Mission: Sharing in the Grace — A Franciscan View of Sport: Sharing in the Responsibility . 76 Ministering to the Student Athlete. 114 Mary Bumbolow, Shannon O’Neill, Ph.D. Ed Hastings, Stephanie Taylor, and Sr. Marguerite O’Beirne, OSF Kenneth Paulli, OFM, Ed.D. and Keith Volsky Integrating Franciscan Charism into Preserving the Dignity and Worth of the Individual: Selected Philosophy and Religious Studies Courses. 114 A Faith-based Approach for Donald J. Monnin Working with Indigenous People . 86 Paula J. Scraba, Ph.D., CAPE A Unique Franciscan University-Italy Relationship for the advancement of Leadership, Learning and Service. 115 Integration of the Values of St. Francis and St. Clare Kristine Hipp, Teri Wagner, into the Classroom and the Profession of Care . 96 Angelo Vasta and Rossella Vasta Dorothea Epple, Ph.D. Micheal Weuste, Ph.D. Poem This World. 119 Successful Integration of Franciscan Values in Terence Gleeson Business Curriculum: A Case Study. 107 Raj Devasagayam, Ph.D. Invited Contribution Breakout Presentation Summaries Franciscan Colleges and Universities and the Franciscan Action Network — Together, Transforming Assessing Outcomes of a Franciscan Education: the World in the Spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare. 124 Some Preliminary Findings and Suggestions of What Works. 112 Russell M. Testa and the FAN Staff Neil Penny Book Reviews Franciscanism and the Institutionalization of Service Learning . 112 Mary Sacavage Franciscans at Prayer Timothy J. Johnson, Ed. 133 Learning and Serving in the Real World Marian Maskulak, CPS of Community Health Nursing . 112 Kathleen Wisser and Connie Twyman Care for Creation [a franciscan spirituality of the earth] Ilia Delio, Keith Warner, and Pamela Wood. 137 Providing a Continuum of Service-Learning Experiences. 113 Elaine Grose Mary Kay Solon, Diane Martin, Andrew Prall, and Ann Hernandez The Franciscan Vision and the Gospel of John Opening D.O.R.S. through Experiential Learning. 113 Michael D. Guinan, OFM. 138 Jennifer Fraley Eileen Flanagan Ethical Responsibilities of Franciscan Educators Meet Our Contributors . 142 toward Environmental Issues. 113 Elaine Grose, Janet Massey, Anne Ramirez, Randy Detra and Mac Given iv v From the Chair From the Editor Dear friends in Franciscan higher education, More than 240 administrators, faculty members, sponsors, and trustees representing 19 Franciscan colleges and universities gathered at Alvernia It is my honor to introduce the 2009 AFCU Journal. My sincere thanks to University in Reading, PA, from June 5 to 7, 2008, to reflect on their common all of the authors who have contributed their precious time and rich talent identity as Catholic institutions in the Franciscan tradition. The theme of to bring to life this year’s issue. It is our hope that the materials shared the symposium was Franciscan Education: Developing Leadership; Building here will be useful to many and will serve to inspire all of you to further Character; Improving Student Learning beyond the Lecture Halls. In this, the great work being done at all of the Franciscan colleges and universities our sixth issue of The AFCU Journal: A Franciscan Perspective on Higher across the country.