Erin M. Hales

ERIN M. HALES MARKETING PROFESSIONAL SPRING/SUMMER 2015 WHOLE STUDENT INSIDE VANGUARD’S TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION CHOOSE GOD’S ADVENTURE 22 Education in 3 Dimensions 26 vanguard_spring_summer_15_PRINTCC.indd 1 6/6/15 11:22 AM VANGUARD MAGAZINE the WHOLE STUDENT Under the leadership of President Michael J. Beals, Ph.D, Vanguard University has devised a Strategic Operating Plan in order to affirm its core values, celebrate its unique character, prayerfully conceive its future potential for growth in a changing academic landscape, and formulate through collaboration concrete steps to achieve true and lasting success. 8 vanguard magazine SPRING/SUMMER 2015 vanguard magazine SPRING/SUMMER 2015 9 VANGUARD MAGAZINE Relational Health: Relationships are at the heart of Vanguard, beginning with the professor- mentors who believe that the best way to educate is to offer personal counsel in addition to their scholastic expertise. Because students know professors individually, learning is placed in a living context that models for the student how education can apply to a life worth living. Vanguard’s staff provides crucial assistance in navigating the demands of college, and campus activities Through academic training One essential component of the Strategic Operating process has been to very create a genuine community between students. Healthy relationships allow the specifically define what a Vanguard student should be by the time he or she has body of Christ to serve Him in unity and reconciliation. that is relational and ethical in graduated. President Beals has characterized a student’s time at Vanguard as a four-year discipleship program, shaping and guiding him or her on a journey addition to rigorous, Vanguard towards meaningful citizenship, foundational faith, and edifying vocational goals. In Vanguard’s Strategic Operating Plan, the University has cast a vision “Students feel a special sense of community University helps students discover for each of its students to exhibit proficiency in six key areas. as soon as they set foot on campus. We a life that fully realizes who they actively foster community by placing a are in Christ and who they can Personal Wholeness: premium on the relationships between Perhaps one of the foundational elements of faith in God is that through it we professors, students, and staff. We let become. The education students become better humans. Vanguard is invested in the holistic development of students know that they belong here, and receive at Vanguard does more every part of each student’s identity, pointing him or her towards what really matters in life. Vanguard trains mind, body, and spirit to thrive in purpose, so that this is where God wants them to be.” that the varied obligations and experiences that make up the human experience than prepare them for a life of KELLY KANNWISCHER, are encountered by ethically, emotionally, and spiritually mature citizens of the VP FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS professional success; it becomes world and community. When an individual has achieved personal wholeness, he or she can be fully empowered to serve others. holistically transformational. Students experience a dynamic Vocational Emergence: “Our partnerships with encounter with God, which churches, businesses, and “At Vanguard, students have At Vanguard, students discover how their God-given undergirds the development of an opportunity to establish gifts can align with their personal ambitions to serve a non-profit organizations in the their moral and scholarly identities. diverse world. Rigorous academics provide students with community give students an their spiritual and academic opportunities for internships and research projects as incredible opportunity to extend By fostering personal and spiritual well as guidance from experts in all areas of study. This identities and allows them to fully growth in students, Vanguard helps ensures that the application of their education is not just their learning beyond Vanguard’s embrace the life of significance them discover who they are and who intrinsically rewarding but also prepares them for the campus and begin preparing for discernment of their vocation, whether it be in ministry, their career and life.” that Christ has called them to live. they want to be.” graduate school, business, teaching, or another career. JUSTIN MCINTEE, VP FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT KIM JOHNSON, VP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 10 vanguard magazine SPRING/SUMMER 2015 vanguard magazine SPRING/SUMMER 2015 11 VANGUARD MAGAZINE FALL 2014 FALL INVESTING IN VANGUARD INVESTING IN VANGUARD i SHINE – ADVANCEMENT PUBLICATION EVEN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BARBARA ISAAC HAD BEEN CULTIVATING A DESIRE TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WHEN A REPRESENTATIVE FROM VANGUARD CAME TO HER HIGH SCHOOL TO SHARE ABOUT THE PROGRAMS THE UNIVERSITY had to offer, Barbara was especially intrigued by the Global Barbara recently traveled with the GCWJ to Italy, where Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ). Barbara met with the she attended a trafficking conference and helped train non- representative afterwards, who told her, “You need to come to government organizations (NGO) through Hands That Vanguard University and find Sandra Morgan.” Heal, which is a curriculum designed to coach caregivers in providing effective aftercare to victims and survivors of That’s what Barbara did. She met Dr. Sandra human trafficking. Travel to conferences and the advocacy Morgan, who serves as the director of the GCWJ work of Live2Free are made possible through the generous and a professor of women’s studies, and became giving of supporters of the Global Center for Women and immediately involved in the Global Center for Justice. “Thanks to the More Priceless Than Diamonds Women and Justice, serving last year as the Luncheon, we were able to raise $10,000 for the Live2Free president of the student group Live2Free, a branch club funding,” says Barbara. “I’m so thankful to have these of the GCWJ that advocates and educates about women’s funds for the future.” rights and against human trafficking. “Live2Free provides an opportunity for students to have a voice, speaking out Barbara is also thankful for the opportunity to be involved in about human trafficking issues,” says Barbara. “We go to high such important, life-changing work as a student. “I’m really schools all over Southern California and give presentations to lucky to go to a school that has the Global Center for Women students about what human trafficking is, how prevalent it is and Justice,” she says. “It’s a big deal, and I’m thrilled and right here in Orange County, and how they can get involved.” grateful to be so involved.” Upon graduation, Barbara plans to continue her advocacy for women and children who have Over the last six years, the GCWJ and Live2Free students been affected by trafficking, working as a psychologist and art have presented to 30,000 young people in Orange County, therapist for those who have suffered the trauma of slavery. and Barbara has been able to see the influence the club has “I have to do something with the knowledge that I have,” she had on high school and college students. “I’ve seen so many says. “Whether it’s through non-profits, work as a lawmaker, confirmations that we’re making an impact,” says Barbara, a or advocacy in politics—I’ll do whatever it takes to fight senior at Vanguard. “We put together a huge event last year at human trafficking.” “I have to do something with the Vanguard to help educate the community, and so many people BARBARA ISAAC knowledge that I have—I’ll do whatever it came, even from other campuses, and felt empowered to get GCWJ STUDENT takes to fight human trafficking.” involved. A number of them came to me and said ‘I really want to do something to help this cause.’” 7 SHINE – ADVANCEMENT PUBLICATION OUR STRATEGY: CULTIVATING THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED LIFE IN CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE. PROMOTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THAT INTEGRATES FAITH AND LIFE. PROVIDING PROFESSOR-MENTORS IN A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. : BRAND FRAMEWORK 6 UNIVERSITY BRAND GUIDELINES COMMUNICATIONS APPROACH: AUTHENTIC RELEVANT RELATIONAL WE MUST BE WE MUST USE WE MUST REMEMBER WHAT WE COMMUNICATE APPROACHES, WORDS, AND VISUALS THAT PERSONAL IS POWERFUL. WITHOUT ANY HIDDEN AGENDA. THAT ARE UP-TO-DATE. : BRAND FRAMEWORK 7 UNIVERSITY BRAND GUIDELINES THE VANGUARD UNIVERSITY LOGO STYLIZED FLAME LOGOTYPE FLAME-ONLY APPLICATION The Vanguard University logo conveys the dynamic 1. THE STYLIZED FLAME: 2. THE LOGOTYPE: character of the institution as well as its commitment of faith. This symbol can be interpreted as the Flame of God, “Vanguard University” using the typeface Futura Bold The elements, colors, and size proportions should never establishing our emphasis on the Holy Spirit. When seen represents the unyielding strength of our heritage. be modified from those shown above. The official logo as three distinct flames it subtly represents the Trinity of the When represented in its full-color variations, the logotype is made up of the following main parts: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; a stylized “V”; and the three will always appear in the Dark Grey color specified acts of God as seen on the day of Pentecost. within the Color System section of this guide. (pg 25) : BRAND IDENTITY 11 UNIVERSITY BRAND GUIDELINES LOGO WITH DEPARTMENTAL BRANDING School of Psychology STYLIZED FLAME LOGOTYPE RULE LINE School for Professional Studies RULE LINE SCHOOL NAMES ARE SET IN SABON BOLD ITALIC, SENTENCE CASE, CENTERED IN THIS FIXED SPACE The Vanguard University logo

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