Colorado Christian University Commencement Saturday, May 13, 2017 Colorado Christian University 2017 Commencement Saturday, May 13, 2017 Ten O'clock in the morning

1stBANK Center Broomfield, Colorado carjwFor the law was given through kaj Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. alhqejaJohn 1:17 (ESV) Greetings from the President

May 13, 2017

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 blessing for you in the future. We look forward with enthusiasm to hearing of your future achievements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Please stay in touch with CCU!

Well done, graduates! We are proud of you.

Yours in His Service,

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

p. 3 Table of Contents

Commencement Speaker and Honorary Doctorate Recipient...... p. 5 Order of the Program...... p. 6 Degree Candidates College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Graduate Degrees...... p. 8 College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Degrees...... p. 10 College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 14 University Honors...... p. 17 Academic Regalia...... p. 18 Traditions of CCU...... p. 19 University Seal History of the Mace University Medallion University Hymn The Commencement Recessional About the University...... p. 20 University History...... p. 21 University Distinctives...... p. 22 Faculty College of Adult and Graduate Studies...... p. 24 College of Undergraduate Studies...... p. 29 University Leadership...... p. 32 Board of Trustees President's Cabinet Final Thoughts...... p. 33 Map of 1stBank Center...... p. 34

p. 4 Commencement Speaker AND HONORARY DOCTORATE RECIPIENT

Hugh Hewitt, J.D. Professor of Constitutional Law, Chapman University Law School Lawyer and Broadcast Journalist

Professor Hugh Hewitt is a Hewitt writes daily for his blog, HughHewitt.com, which is among the lawyer, law professor, and most visited political blogs in the U.S. He is also a weekly columnist for broadcast journalist whose The Washington Examiner and Townhall.com. nationally syndicated radio show is heard in more than 120 cities Professor Hewitt served for nearly six years in the Reagan across the United States every Administration in a variety of posts, including Assistant Counsel in the weekday afternoon. Professor White House and Special Assistant to two Attorneys General. Since Hewitt is a graduate of Harvard returning to California in 1989 to oversee the construction of the Nixon College and the University of Library in Yorba Linda, Hewitt has served as a member of the California Michigan Law School, and has Arts Council, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and been teaching Constitutional the Orange County Children and Families Commission. He and his Law at Chapman University wife live in Orange County. Law School since it opened in Colorado Christian University is pleased to award the honorary 1995. Professor Hewitt has been degree of Doctor of Humanities to Professor Hewitt, whose career a frequent guest on CNN, Fox demonstrates both the spirit and power of a legal education, as well as News Network, and MSNBC, and has written for The New York Times, the importance of political participation and civic discourse in the life The Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. He has received three and future of our nation. Emmys for his work as co-host of the ground-breaking "Life & Times" program, a nightly news and public affairs program that aired on the Los Angeles PBS affiliate, KCET, from 1992 until 2007. Professor Hewitt also conceived and hosted the 1996 PBS series, "Searching for God in America." He is the author of a dozen books, including two New York Times best-sellers.

Professor Hewitt is best known as the host of his radio show, which has an audience estimated at more than 2 million listeners every week. Since its debut in July of 2000, Professor Hewitt has conducted groundbreaking interviews with government officials from both parties and widely respected analysts, authors and pundits. In a 2006 profile of Hewitt for The New Yorker, the dean of the Columbia University School of Journalism told his readers that Hewitt was “the most influential conservative you have never heard of.”

p. 5 Order of the Program

Prelude Outstanding Graduate Students University Symphonic Band and University Choir College of Adult and Graduate Studies Mr. Mark S. Dorn Cari Rose Arias Coordinator of Instrumental Studies, Professor, School of Music Biblical Studies and Theology Division Mr. Steven T. Taylor Emma Patricia Boltz Dean, School of Music Business and Technology Division Douglas Dean Hall Processional March Curriculum and Instruction Education Division University Wind Ensemble and University Choir Frank A. Archuleta “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Nursing and Health Sciences Division by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony text by Henry van Dyke, arranged by Taras Nahirniak Shannon J. Tallon Social Sciences and Humanities Division Introductory Remarks Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Outstanding Undergraduate Students President College of Adult and Graduate Studies Colleen J. Owens Invocation* Biblical Studies and Theology Division Mr. Don Harwell Nathaniel J. Blevens Board of Trustees Business and Technology Division Student Addresses Ashley Hudson Nathaniel J. Blevens Curriculum and Instruction Education Division College of Adult and Graduate Studies Susan G. Adamson Hudson Caleb Jungck Nursing and Health Sciences Division College of Undergraduate Studies Charles David Denler Social Sciences and Humanities Division Presentation of Honors Dr. Sarah Scherling Outstanding Seniors Vice President – Academic Administration College of Undergraduate Studies College of Adult and Graduate Studies Joseph David Maroney Dr. Cherri Parks School of Business and Leadership Vice President – Academic Affairs Shayna Nicole Hermans College of Undergraduate Studies School of Education

Valedictorian Isaac D. Baldwin Alison Jo Gordon School of Humanities and Sciences School of Humanities and Sciences Reneé Marie Alexander College of Undergraduate Studies School of Music Kyle Richard Freeman School of Theology

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps p. 6 Order of the Program

Commencement Address Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Dr. Hugh Hewitt College of Adult and Graduate Studies Professor of Constitutional Law, Chapman University Dr. Earl Waggoner Dean, Biblical Studies and Theology Division Conferring of Degrees Dr. Mellani J. Day Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Dean, Business and Technology Division President Dr. Wendy Wendover Mr. Daniel L. Cohrs Dean, Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Vice President – Business Affairs Dr. Barbara J. White Mr. Roger Chandler Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences Division Vice President – Student Success College of Adult and Graduate Studies Dr. Debra Hudson Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities Division Mr. Jim McCormick Vice President – Enrollment and Student Development Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates College of Undergraduate Studies College of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Gary W. Ewen Marshals Dean, School of Business and Leadership Mr. David Bechtold Dean of Student Services Dr. Debora L. Scheffel College of Adult and Graduate Studies Dean, School of Education Mrs. Sharon Felker Dr. William R. Saxby Dean of Students Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences College of Undergraduate Studies Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music Presentation of Master Degree Candidates Dr. Kevin J. Turner College of Adult and Graduate Studies Professor, School of Theology Dr. Earl Waggoner Dean, Biblical Studies and Theology Division Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association Dr. Mellani J. Day Ms. Chrysandra Brunson Dean, Business and Technology Division Alumni Council President, Class of 2011 Dr. Wendy Wendover Dean, Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Closing Comments Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Dr. Barbara J. White President Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences Division Dr. Debra Hudson Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities Division Mr. Tim McTavish Board of Trustees

Recessional University Symphonic Band and University Choir “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” arranged by Peter Wilhousky

p. 7 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Biblical Studies and Jordan Heersink5 Toni Hoskinson Alaina l. Hanson5 Theology Division Amy Jill Holmes McKenzie Joyce Hughes Christopher D. Hanson5 Scott Arthur Hoover5 Benjamin Seth Huver Kristen Ann Hollenback5 Master of Arts Kimberly Renee Jimenez Dale Alan Krizinski William H. Hutto III in Biblical Studies Opal Lively David Nathaniel Land5 Ceta Jagers-Reine Matthew Stephen Lundgren5 Melissa A. Leeper Jayson B. Kersey Dalila D. DeJesús-Barnes5 Lance Tyler Medina Stephanie Christine McBride Lisa Kochanasz James R. Wedding Samantha Lane Messer Bradley Morton Brenda L. Lalka Timothy Miles Wingo Lacey Meyerhoff Sarah Elizabeth Rasmussen Heidi A. Lawley5

Victor F. Mikhael John R. Roe Laura Susan Miller Maddox Master of Arts Teresa Joan Naumann Christine Nicole Sani5 Abigail Julia Magrath in Theological Studies Amber Michelle Patterson Heather E. Seelbach5 Sahvanna Marie Rose Mease Cari Rose Arias5 Michael C. Quist5 Kristina M. Simmons Natasha LeeAnn Mulder5 Kathryn S. Conradi Justin Nathanael Rhoades Darris B. Stauffer5 Jillian Kaye Murphy Ross Edward Conradi5 Jessica H. Robinson Josh C. Tarrant5 Elizabeth Anne Ohl5 Shawn Matinus Cook Sr. Michal Slate Rebecca Anne Thomas Laura Jean Patrone5 Jonathan Lanier Dade Brian Stamer Joshua Allen Trammell Brenna Scronce David R. Steintl5 Grace S. Villarreal5 Jeanna Turay Leah Marie Swartz Elisabeth Tuten5 Alicia D. Swendler Business and Technology Master of Organizational Frank Dennis Walsh Jr.5 Tamara Elaine Threats5 Division Leadership Helena Elise Warren Molly Tomsick Elizabeth Wicks Janice Michelle Warriner Jason Anderson Keith D. Wright Terri L. Weatherman Master of Business Emily S. Arnold Jane Ann Wellman Administration John W. Baisden Jr. Breanna R. Williams5 Emma Patricia Boltz Curriculum and Instruction Michael Angel Alvarez Terri Bone Education Division Debra Baker5 Master of Education Debbi Joy Barnett Kelsey Marie Bradley Master of Arts in Curriculum in Special Education Gregory H. Boggs5 Donnette Burgess5

Mary Margaret Brocato5 Valerie C. Carricato5 and Instruction Robin June Anderson Travis A. Carlson Ralph Carrillo Mariah Ashley Alabduljalil Susan Carol Fisher Morgan Cirbo Clinton B. Davis Mariah Elizabeth Allen Douglas Dean Hall5 Rowena Basilio Coronado5 Katherine Ann Dombeck5 Melissa Anne Campbell Sarah Emily Zenk Steinbach Mark David Cromie Kyle Don Driggers Julianne Rose Caravella Kelly S. Crow5 Moses Randal Ehambe Sarah Anne Cobos Julie C. Davidson Jackson T. Gaskins Alison Rose Cox Seth M. Davidson Tamera Dawn George Elsie Melinda Daniels Jennifer K. Ellis Andrew Michael Grantham5 Heather R. Davis5 Lombiso M. Ergeno5 Caleb R. Graves Rosemary Lazarine DeHoyos Raymond L. Fluetsch Jonathon Jay Graziano Debra Susan Gaulrapp Caitlin Nicole Fouch Harold David Helm Kayla Gilliam Abigail Jayne Gray5 Dylan Hoch Kara Ashley Gowler Cheri D. Harr Mark J. Hooper5 Kathleen Comiskey Grubb5

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

Nursing and Health Theresa Lopez-Scott Sciences Division Yalonda Marie Loyd Laurie Anne Marcellin5 Master of Science Dawn Alison Marchbanks5 in Nursing Kerry L. Martin5 Scott McConnell5 Frank A. Archuleta Monique Medeiros-Ekker Lynn Ann Jenkins Kary Richard Miller5 Sheila Dawn Kurtz-Andersen Katie Ann Mitzel5 Tracy Lynn Lohr Consuelo I. Andrade Mockerman

Luisa Fernanda Montoya Social Sciences and Michele R. Mummert5 Humanities Division Angie Lois Noack5 Janet V. Noonan Master of Arts in Erin Owens5 Counseling Minerva Padron5 Anita Grace Adams5 Jamie E. Pak5 Lindsay Nicole Anderson Stephanie Marie Perez5 Caleb Ball Robin A. Petrie5 Sarah Anne Bean5 David Dean Ray5 Johni Benda Elizabeth A. Reed5 Deborah Ann Benford5 Mary Megan Elizabeth Reichstein5 Audra Blythe5 Stacey H. Richister5 Trent Brady Geoffrey S. Rink Christina Diane Black Brown5 Kade Rucker5 Raymond E. Cardenas5 Stephanie Russell5 Chae Cariaga5 Jessica Elizabeth Salmonsen5 Joseph W. Cathey Keri Lynn Shannon5 Jenna R. Clickner5 Kelsey Shelander5 Tarsha Marie DeGay Kim R. Shepard Megan L. Duncan Saundra A. Sheppard Mac Fish5 Megan Elizabeth Shoppach Marissa Rose Foster5 Bridget Ann Sigette5 M. Lauren Foy5 Charles L. Simmons Jr.5 Shastin L. Gerbracht5 Gina Marie Simmons5 Jaime Lynn Hampton5 Dwight Strode John W. Henderson Jr. Bonnie Taggart Nykala Marie Hill Shannon J. Tallon5 Kelley Anne Johns5 Michelle E. Warntjes5 Martha C. Johnson5 Kathleen L. Wyly5 Allison Sue Keranen5 Kathleen Renee Koelsch5 Karli Jo Lamb

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

Biblical Studies and Bachelor of Arts Amanda Heeren Justin Dale Hastings2 Theology Division in Biblical Studies Jennifer Henry Deanna Hernandez-Fortney Claire Marie Hughes Jessica R. Kage David B. Arnold1 Donna Lynn Jenkins Jeanette I. Kiphart4 Associate of Arts Charles Everett Badger Jr. Becky Jo Mascarenas Jason Krause3 in Biblical Studies Nora Morgan Barr2 Emilie R. McKinley Aleha Nicole Landry4 Joshua S. Adkison Frank W. Benjamin Beverly A. Mireles Stephanie M. Leek3 Megan Ann Bolyard Kevin Carpenter1 Paige Procknow Kevin Mark Lewin4 Natalie Breaux Carl Davis II2 Linda R. Sapp John Lintner1 Stefanie L. Calens Daniel Bruno Denk Jr.4 Sinda Jane Sauer Michaelan N. Liquete3 Sarah K. Carver Olga Dreiling4 Leslie Schumann Angela Loera Heather Charles Brady Allan Ebert1 Stacy Lynn Mae Shorey Summer Blessing Lopez3 Guy John Ciccolo Katherine E. Eyser1 Rebecca Elaine Smith Nancy Nicole Moore2 Cynthia D. Clark Hunter J. Farrow Marjorie N. Wood Deborah E. Olan Joshua Ellis Clay Xenia Lynn Garcia Rebecca Ortega1 Cory L. Cleaves Sr. James Arthur Holt Bachelor of Science Kevin Pedraza2 Benjamin C. Conant Hamir Richie Jabola1 Matthew Joshua Randall Jill M. Eich Mondray Arnel Jefferson in Accounting Ashley Dawn Riehl2 Richelle D. Epps Misty C. Johnson4 Cheryl A. Chacon David Ronco Laura S. Gartner David William Knopp Mary Ann Douglas3 Michelle Searing Carolyn A. Garza James Douglas Anthony McCool Jr.2 Stacie Eller1 Tracy Joe Seelhammer4 Wendy Lee Glidden Fasitupe F. Meafua Lindsay C. Finley3 Eric Sholty4 Katelynn Marie Harner Colleen J. Owens4 Carrie Grace Grabau2 Shermika Thomas1 Dustin Charles Houck Amanda M. Padgett Michelle Levers-Edman2 Aleya Nicole Varnum Mary Katherine Humes Jaime J. Purcell3 Katherine Lietz Cheyenne Walker Larry R. Long Doris Rivera-Black2 Michael Scott Longdon2 Richard Anthony Weakland4 Nikki R. Luquer James R. Sandoval II Kari Martinez1 Megan Wertz Danielle Gwynn McPeek Shawn Michael Starr Blanca Perez3 Kati Whelan1 Carlton D. Nelson Salvador Yglesias Jr. Melinda L. Swanson4 Melissa M. Zeigler Dylan Thomas Pierce Tamara Reneé Weaver1

Rebecca Reiff Business and Technology Bachelor of Science in Human Rachel E. Smith Bachelor of Science Division Resource Management Steven J. Thurman in Business Administration Wolfgang VanHelsing Shivani Ashley Singh Associate of Science Julia A. Albarran Anthony Webb in Business Administration Daniel Eric Armstrong4 Leavy Alex Wells Bachelor of Science in Vanessa M. Bailey2 Pearlie Mae Woods Victoria J. Albert Loriel Ann Bales3 Information Systems John B. Wright Kimberly Lynn Baker Natalie Bohn Gary R. Bullock Management Henry Brooks Justin Curtis Darty3 Nathaniel J. Blevens4 Adam Chambers Duane A. Early4 Adrian Jay Burgess3 Brittney Lee D'Angelo Kielan W. Ehlers Bobbi S. Hughes3 Joshua Michael Enger Lina Joy Grant Teresa M. Miner4 Daniel Joseph Hayden Carson Luke Gardner3 Keone H. Peneku

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

Glenda Diann Russell Anthony Scott Thomas4 Curriculum and Instruction Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Manuel Urbina Jeronimo G. Villarreal Education Division Special Education Generalist Kevin Don Yost4 Rita Annette Watson1 Licensure Kristi S. Williams2 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Elaine Crist3 Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Organizational Management - Bachelor of Science in Licensure Nursing and Health Sciences Christian Leadership Organizational Management - Ashley Hudson Division Wendy Renee Aldridge Project Management S. Mildred Jessee4 Mary J. Atwood4 David R. Adams Susann Long1 Associate of Science in Health David L. Dillard1 Jacqueline M. Baumeyer1 Samantha JoAnn Mandry4 Care Administration Thomas Ray Hubbard3 Cheryl Lynn Benefield4 Stacie R. Slagle4 Shaya Nicole Lawrence4 Paul Scott Burgh Driana Arango John Peter Puentes1 Toni B. Burrell2 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Ashleigh Elizabeth Bentley Kirk M. Rautio3 Andres Javier Chong1 Early Childhood Education Alyssa J. Easley Darcie Mignon Fletcher Christopher K. Thompson Gary J. Christensen1 Theory Nathaniel R. Thompson3 Preston Michael Cole1 Carolyn Nichole Fling Cortney Lynn Vacura4 Allan Michael Collins Tannille Nicole Campbell2 Rico A. Gallegos Nathan Bruce Webb Melissa A. Curry Mandy L. Pierce1 Donna Gibson Peter P. Wiza IV4 Ronald Keith Dyess Jr.1 Guyla Anne Zarate Justin B. Mays Beatrice Cecilia Garcia Maria Eleana Molina-Munoz Bachelor of Science in James Goodin Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Deanna Marie Patague Organizational Management - Monty L. Guiles1 Arts, Elementary Education Jamie Lyn Roe James J. Harbi Licensure Rebecca N. Sese Human Resources Blia Vang Jordan J. Hellmann1 Stephanie Bahl2 Melanie Aeschliman1 Steven Kyle Jenkins2 Betsy J. Walter Jeremy M. Badry Kelsey Marie Cate4 Jamillah Haynes Williams Danielle Ann Kunkel Ashley Ariana Cherin4 Evone Christina Blea Jeffrey A. Manning2 Nicholas Andrew Christenson Carol Elizabeth Boling1 Daniel A. Mayhorn Bachelor of Science in Health Shayna M. Bott1 Tawnya Gilmer3 Davis Munoz2 Joy Victoria Sutton1 Care Administration Sabrina D. Brown Frederick Dale Nicholson Perry D. Coleman Fawnette J. Vargas1 Cheryl Lynn Adams Berdella L. Nuñez Richard Francis Abbott Shari Lynn Ehlers1 Isaac E. Ortega4 Brittany Ann Freel1 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Christin M. Bankhead4 Jason Reese1 Arts, Elementary Education Brittany Keandra Brown Christopher Leon Frierson Nicole Robbins3 Derrel Thomas Hopper1 Theory Jeanne M. Buscietta4 Michael Thompson Russell3 Lisa R. Carr Anthony B. Iadevaia2 Jason M. Sarrett1 Cheyenna L. Fryer1 Barbara Jean Kirk4 Nevada Tate Casias Mischelle Renee Saunders-Gottsch1 Kelsi Ann Hill Rashawnda Franklin3 Dawn I. Layden1 Ronald James Smith4 Yvette Moye Kelli Ann McLean 1 Samantha R. Humphreys1 Zachary J. Taylor3 Kinsley Kay Anne Hurst1 Amanda Jeanne Mullins1 Brittany Tesnear1 Sharon Valencia Ray Heather Elizabeth Ketchmark2 Shain William Vick2 Jenae L. Kouma Alex Samantha Stennes Christina A. Walker Kelly A. Thoesen1 Michelle Lawson3 George Adam Wells Lady C. Lou p. 11 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Cheyenne Evelyn Love Tammy Sue Hulsey Lauren Jeanette Schultz Marcy Kay Corbitt Clelia Perea Kimberly Joyce Isaacs1 Seanna Mae Sewolt Erin Ann Cosgrove Jazmin Perez3 Demetria Ann Jimenez Christy Lynn Smith2 Kelliann Cramer Kassy D. Pilczuk1 Carletta R. Jiron Sarah Elizabeth Stieb Chad Anthony Garrison Jacquelyn Faye Pinotti Brandi Gene Johnson Tamara D. Hyjek Stokley Latrice Marcella Graham Melissa Pitchford1 Lindsay Michelle Johnson Julie Dawn Toler1 Courtney Guehler Julie L. Rohr3 Melissa Irene Johnston1 Pamela Dianne Torres1 Alicia Ann Holloway Jason Hugh Jabari Smith3 Tiffany Rae Jordan1 Gina M. Trujillo Michael Bradley Hutchison Melissa Dawn Snyder1 Mary Frances Keith Tiven Vance2 Cassandra Leah James Libby C. Stringham1 Brianna M. Kellett2 Sam Vigil Jr. Jesseka Lea James Lucas Sullinger Toni Kier2 Patricia Ann Ward Robin Annette Johnson Angelo W. Tafoya3 Stacy L. Krizman2 Starla D. Warmuth2 Larissa A. Kerley Cely Mae D. Valentine Shannon Michele Le Doux1 Katie Lynn Watson1 Ashley Renee Perry Livingston Dawn-Marie Whitton Lee1 Jeanine Marie Wells1 Sharon K. Lomax Bachelor of Science Shannon Kristine Lodholm1 Amber Carolynne Welsh Joshua M. Maestas in Nursing Samantha Lowe Dawnita L. West1 Adele Marie McKinnis Ashley Makelky1 Lindsay Ann Williams1 Kelli Ann McLean Susan G. Adamson3 Emma Lee Mallory Audra J. Wilson1 Amber Rae Miller Brandi Dawn Akins3 Jennifer Leigh Marcus2 Ernesha Tenicki Wolf2 David Edward Moore Dawn Marie Anderson Ashley Marie Martin1 Sandra R. Wood4 Rosland Y. Norris Patricia Lynn Barnholdt1 Lydia Christi Martin1 Xee Xiong Bruce Andre Peltier Jessica Bates2 Olga Albertovna Matlock1 Michelle Elizabeth Yankowski Ibrahim Sani Tammy Boyd1 Kaitlin McConkey Jacob Schmidt Kelly Burkart Heather Miller Manyi Anna Szabo Luz M. Chavez Social Sciences and Tonia Elizabeth Montoya1 Tara A. Clark Humanities Division Dallas Michelle Morton Associate of Science Abbey Lynn Cook1 Lauren Frances Mundorf1 Cody Hensley Davis Associate of Arts in in Criminal Justice Heather Nakamura Charlene Diane Dawursk Communication Studies Donald L. Greathouse Ana Cecilia Nielsen Marci Mae Dowis1 Brandon S. Wilson Emmanuel Adeniran Ogungbile1 Paula Akoma Alice L. Freeman1 Sue Ann Olree1 Macie Amandarose Crespin Staci D. Gabrielle1 Jason E. Pannell1 Alyssa Kristiana Enger Associate of Science Holly S. Geschke Tiffany Elizabeth Johanna Parsons2 Alex W. Frazier in Psychology Amy Gomez Jessica Lee Peterson Elizabeth Marie Montejano Pamela Loreen Goring Karelyn Nekol Abbott Shanel Lyn Pierce1 Tina Sayward Megan Renee Grinnell Wendla L. Asplund-Lee Rachel E. Posson1 Alexandria Elizabeth Haleluk Adam Christopher Burke Joshua Michael Quesada2 Associate of Arts Stephani Harry2 Karina Lopez Carrillo Francine Ramirez1 in General Studies Valerie Genene Hartford3 Gregory S. Carter Cassidy Madison Richie Rikki Nicole Haskins2 Michele Nicole Arteaga Tarish N. Cessna Anastacia Roberts1 Katelyn Denice Heberly1 Belinda Bahe Ashley Catlyn Chaffin Jamie L. Rohde Natasha Marie Hollyhead Sarina Lynette Bell Leslie A. Edge Tiffany Kristine Sanchez2 Mary Elizabeth Howard1 Jeff Black Melissa Kay Epley Jessica Marie Schmalz2 Michelle Ann Brown Kristen Ann Heisey

p. 12 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Krysta Elena Holden Bachelor of Science Patricia Esperon1 Andrea Nicole Pernicka1 Jennifer Hylton-Lewis in Criminal Justice Debra L. Estes2 Kasandra LaFaye Perry Michelle Jewell Cindy L. Fankhanel Erik L. Peterson Melissa T. Bales3 Janae C. Kopet Karen Farrell Shellen Heather Pinnt3 Linda M. Bauer1 Christian Le Blanc Suzette Favela Luke Cho Polkinghorne Michael David Herr1 Lissa M. Lee Alexandra J. Fink John R. Reynolds Blythe E. Johnson Diane L. Lockett Dani Connelly Florea4 Patricia Ann Ringle2 Amy Marie Martinez Carolyn Carney Mariorenzi Michelle N. Gray3 Anastasia J. Romero Gary Wayne Meyers II Christopher Miller Jillian L. Hamilton Nanci Rae Ruddick Troy R. Null3 Theresa Marie Miller Megan Christine Hanrahan1 Robyn Elysia Ruetz4 Jessica Lee Rezak2 Akacia Kendra Powell Norman Hanscome Lanesha Lareda Scott Kelly Kay Riding Kimberly Faye Ross-Edwards Martel A. Harrison1 Dana Jo Seibel3 Kasey Marie Schuerman2 Erika M. Silva Angelina O. Hernandez-Ledoux Tressa Lee Shumaker Scott Franklin Smith1 Taylor Soucy Darlene Marie Hill1 Laci Lane Skinner Cameron C. Stout Manyi Anna Szabo Tracyne Hines Alvin D. Smith2

Tyeisha Yvonne Talmage Jota Hockmuth1 Wayne Joseph South Jr.1 Phillip F. Tomlinson Jr. Bachelor of Science Cathleen Olney Horn4 Stephanie L. Staggs1 Keith Takeo Torres in Psychology LaNette J. Jackson1 Eleah Beverly Steinberg4 Temeshia Trent Dalia Elizabeth Alexander1 Mondray Arnel Jefferson Jason Jon Stevens Betty Jolene Walls Angela L. Anderson3 Amber L. Johnson1 Deidre Marie Stratton1 Debra Ruth Warner Ruth Naomi Ballard4 Rachael Kingery4 Darlett Dawn Thackeray1 Carol Ann Warren Heather Jo Ann Beebe4 Kelsey G. Knutson1 Michelle Marie Tompkins1 Latonya M. Welch Cory G. Bell3 Kenneth J. Kotcher Laura Corrine Train Anja Alaine Wikstrom Brian P. Bennett3 Laurie B. Krupa4 Kierna Briaan Uthmann3 Shayna Jean Wilson Megan Nichoel Berry Shaya Nicole Lawrence4 Carol Denise Wade1 Lexi Taylor Wright Carla S. Bradburn3 Rosa Osiris Le1 Katherine Rose Walbrun Susan C. Yarber Amy Lynn Budeau Jessica Lillie1 Karoline Whisenhunt4 Mary L. Zarko Kevin Burt Emily C. Lingle1 Jessica L. White Janet R. Zoss Peni Que Cabanting1 Karen Denney Machal1 Tanya Renee Winston Rachel Aspen Chase1 Cassidy Marisette1 Ashleigh M. Zaker1 Bachelor of Arts Laura Alyce Cherin Victor N. Mere in Communication Studies Sonja Gayle Childs Jamie Lynn Merrion1 Laura Beth Clark2 Marissa June Meyer1 Nicole M. Barber2 Sherice Coffey Kelsey Jean Mickelson1 Brissa Childers1 Manoela Beatrice Colindres3 Charity ReNea Miller4 Charles David Denler1 Heidi D. Compagni Andrea Lolene Morrell Jessica Graham1 Ryan M. Cox4 Jacqueline Nichole Muniz Karen S. Gross1 Marsha Meda Crenwelge Jacqueline D. Murphy1 Alexandra Katheryn Gulas2 Anna J. Dees-Evans Michelle A. O'Flynn3 Cherilyn Grace Rohrkaste3 Bianca Denisse Delgado Constance Estelle Olson Frances Elizabeth Toledo1 Olga Dreiling4 Cynthia Ann Peete3 Carley Trammell April Denise Dunson Lindsay Jean Pendry1 Victoria Elaine Duran Angela M. Martinez Peralta

p. 13 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

School of Business and Ellie Paige Gilmore2 Bachelor of Science in Computer Claire Elizabeth LaValley3 Leadership Hannah Parker Hardy3 Information Systems Scott C. Montgomery Owen Myles Harris Sarah Louise Robinson3 Ronald Lewis2 Adam J. Hern Brielle Madeline Soto4 Bachelor of Science McKenna Rae Plunkett2 Brandon A. Huizenga Olivia Spoelstra in Accounting Heather E. Wise3 Leolani S. Kaan3 Mariko Yi-Hua Ishiwaka Stayer Mollie Anne Bailey Andrew Michael Kennedy Caitlyn Joyce Troupe3 Matthew Wayne Eugene Bradley3 Brett L. Landenberger Bachelor of Science Meghan Elizabeth Troupe3 Joshua John Bruxvoort3 Emily Lang in Media Marketing Whitney Alayne Walker Laura Andersson Cohan2 Madison Brooke Lewis Kate Lesnar3 Carly R. Duenas1 Joseph David Maroney4 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Stephen Andrew Eichner Madeline Olivia Marr2 Hannah Parker Hardy3 School of Education Elementary Education Nolan Robert McLaughlin2 Sean Richard Kato (Non-Licensure) Scott Richard Mowry Bachelor of Arts in English, Joseph David Maroney4 Addisyn Michelle Mullen Ashley Lauren Hurlburt2 Scott Richard Mowry Secondary Education Brandon Nelli Megan L. Nissley2 Licensure Megan L. Nissley2 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Joshua Ryan Norman Predolich3 Davis M. Oaks Hannah Leigh Elliott3 Special Education Generalist Kate Lauren Ross3 Christian Reid Paschke Jette Anjelika Guderian4 Licensure Tanner M. Smithwick3 McKenna Rae Plunkett2 Meghan Evelyn June Halloran2 Rebecca Ann Theander Kelsee Nicole Ebert Joshua Ryan Norman Predolich3 Christin Oberman3 Brittany Mackenzie Walton- Tamara Lyndee Gresham3 Jacob C. Rippey Walkingstick Shayna Nicole Hermans4 Cailin Rogers Bachelor of Arts in History, Heather E. Wise3 Morgan Anne Oestman Kate Lauren Ross3 Secondary Education Allison Louisa Orton3 David Andrew Ruckman Licensure Bachelor of Science in Business Elizabeth Turner4 Amanda Rose Seeley2 Lydia Emilie Johnson4 Administration Tanner M. Smithwick3 Cambria Bailey Magnuson2 Bachelor of Science in General Ted F. Arroyo Jacob Christopher Taylor Leanna True3 Science, Secondary Education Zachary Mark Ashland Mahder Sisay Teferra Licensure Mollie Anne Bailey Rebecca Ann Theander Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Emalee Peyton Warner Brian J. Bell Quaid Garin Theander Arts, Elementary Education

Matthew Wayne Eugene Bradley3 Jake H. VandenBrink Licensure Molly Lenae Brandt3 Evan Kent Verbal3 School of Humanities Joshua John Bruxvoort3 Ashley A. Walcott Lindy-Joy Adendorff4 and Sciences Laura Andersson Cohan2 Brittany Mackenzie Walton- Jessica Hope Alafat3 James Dennis Crabb Walkingstick Alicia Louise Broseghini3 Associate of Arts Peter Davies2 Lauren Marie Watne Alexander Richard Erb2 in General Studies Raychel Lynn Even4 Lainey Kay Douglass Beth Anne Wilks3 Leah Victoria Lyon Carly R. Duenas1 Heather E. Wise3 Olivia Farrington2 Ashley Kay Freudenstein3 Lauren Jean Miller Stephen Andrew Eichner Nicholas J. Peters Landon Folkers Brooke JoAnne Genovese3 Kimberly Anne Gilbertson4 Jerry Michael Gallegos Jr. Nathan R. Garner Carissa Derece Janitell

p. 14 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts in Adolescent Madison Brooke Lewis Bachelor of Arts Celeste Nicole Linn2 Communication Michael Martin Scott Lucero3 in Global Studies Cheyenne E. Mason Madeline Marr Emily Sachiyo Mather Ashley Morgan Qualls Remington Lynn Darling Micaela McLaughlin Candice Moerbe3 Irish Duncan Hayley Jovaun Novacek Addisyn Michelle Mullen Cassidy Marie George Bachelor of Arts in Child Kathleen Susanne Oestman Kenna Rae Sattley3 Jonathan M. Kimbriel and Adolescent Development David W. Orser Amy Elizabeth Schwinck3 Julissa Klassen Outreach Emma Elizabeth Ostrom Sierra Smith3 Kendall McKae Lane3 Hannah M. Porter3 Morgan E. Stacks Courtney Underhill Erin Rain Leggett Sara Olivia Randolph Cassie Michele Stringer Austin Norgaard1 Reesey Elizabeth Rea4 Madeleine Toshiko Yee3 Bachelor of Arts Stephanie Routzahn Jacqulynne Kristine Riester3 in Communication Amy Warren3 Amelia Mae Rockliffe Bachelor of Arts Shelby S. Ambrose Landon Cole Sagebiel in Social Science Austin Lee Atkerson Andrew Michael Sill Bachelor of Arts in History Ethan Ford Megan Atkins Sarah Elizabeth Smith1 James Anthony Di Napoli Nolan-Michael Outlaw Holmes Megan Kimberly Bales3 Jaclyn Casey Soneff Cheyenne Ossen Erickson4 McKenna B. Thulin3 Caitlin Janae Ball Brett Leighton Thompson Lauren Barbara Lange

Kayleigh Ann Bernier3 Sarah Michelle Watne Alexandra Bimm Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science in Gabriele A. Blahnik3 Bachelor of Arts in English in Medical Support Behavioral Neuroscience Kristen Elizabeth Blomquist Abigail Belle Pettit Joshua R. Block4 Abigail Esther Gordon Jordan Marie Borchers Melody Joy Cantwell3 Cole E. Brown3 Bachelor of Science Mackenzie Ann Celum1 Moriah Denler Bachelor of Arts in Biology Stacy Alane Clark3 Brittany Nicole Drennan in Political Science Andrea Laurene DeLaney Briana H. Golden4 Isaac D. Baldwin4 Emma Tyler Houk2 Megan Kimberly Bales3 Michaela Ann Farley Jared Christopher Cummings4 Sarah Lynn Cameron3 Casey Fink Samantha Donella Louise Jones4 James R. Graber3 Hudson Caleb Jungck4 Brian Andrew Hofer1 Sarah Marie Fletcher James A. Lutack Ethan G. Grant1 Robert Matthew Fontneau Sonya Monique Lane2 Samuel David Hoag2 Micayla Elizabeth Lansing2 Sara Lynn Pickup Jessica Marie Free Evan Kent Verbal3 Kylie Breanne Johnson Cassidy Marie George Alexandria Rochelle Maxwell3 Nicolas Craig Leland3

Morgan Marie Getts2 Bachelor of Arts Dimitri G. Saliba Briana H. Golden4 Bachelor of Arts in Global in Psychology McKenna Nicole Snyder2 Alison Jo Gordon4 Political Economy Natasha Lauren Welsh Danya Roschelle Granado Brittany Nicole Gosselin Kayla Michelle Adams Aric Alvin Wilks Elliot John Harrison2 Alyssa G. Anderson3 Brandon Mark Hesselberg Kelsey Lachlan Cone Kylah Danielle Jones2 Amaris Leah Rae Duryea4 Heather Jane Ketchum2 Kyra Gans2 Nicolas Patrick Joseph LaGuardia Abigail Lauren Klima3 Kendall McKae Lane3 Melanie Elizabeth Lewis

p. 15 Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science School of Theology Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences in Science in Youth Ministry Bachelor of Arts Lauren Elizabeth Duesenberg3 Claire Paxton Stephen James Boyer2 in Theology Collin D. Fligge3 Luke Harrison Burgard Mikala Win Gordon School of Music Cole E. Brown3 Tyler Dylan Deines2 Kelly Nicole Kim Melody Joy Cantwell3 Mariah Rose Fredericks3 Kimberly Elizabeth Rose McDaniel Bachelor of Arts in Music Callyn Sue Claussen3 Samuel Hardy Jennifer Nicole Perkins2 Christian Arthur Cronin Daniel Vernon Hintz Lyndie Leigh Puckett John Frederick Alderton2 Kyle Richard Freeman3 Seth Maxwell3 Cassaundra Rindels Reneé Marie Alexander3 Chase W. Gebhart4 Madison E. McBee2 Derek Blomquist2 Amy Elizabeth Siemers4 Collin Grimm Lindsey R. Nicklas Arizona Levi Clement-Thomas Caitlin Christine Strutz Timothy John Harbeck Autumn Charlette Ruland Joseph D. Lowery Emily Sutton2 Paul Ji3 Jacob Alan Silvera Sarah Louise Peka4 Andrew Michael Kennedy Danielle L. Strand Bachelor of Science Charles A. Perry III Heather Jane Ketchum2 Rachel Elizabeth Tengler3 Daniel Tyler Stover in Pre-Medical Profession Kendall McKae Lane3 Samuel Walberer Christopher Joseph Welch Michael Martin Scott Lucero3 Abigail Grace Wilson Kelsey Charlene Cook4 Andrew J. Wright2 Marina Elaine Roy2 Danielle Daume Clayton Schultz Michael Z. Dymond2 Bachelor of Music Ian James Scovill Nikaela Guderian3 in Worship Arts Samuel F. Stephens AnnaRose Mary McDevitt3 Jonathan Gabriel Ibarra Carley C. Tarran Raeghan Rudkin4 Peter Yeung2 Mike Nguyen Timothy S. Yoder1

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program does not confer a degree upon a student, does not certify that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements, and may not be used as proof of completion of the degree requirements. Participation indicates that an individual is a candidate for graduation. All eligible degree candidates at the time of printing were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and are included in the program. 1 University Honors 2 Cum Laude 3 Magna Cum Laude 4 Summa Cum Laude 5 Graduate Honors Laude, University, and Graduate honors published here are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the fall 2016 term. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

p. 16 University Honors

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

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

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

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

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

p. 17 Academic Regalia

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

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

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

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

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

p. 18 Traditions of CCU

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

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

p. 19 About the University

Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Founded in 1914, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region. A leader in higher education, the University was ranked in the top two percent of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for the past five years. In 2016, CCU was named one of the “Best Four-Year Colleges for Adult Learners” by Washington Monthly.

CCU offers over 100 academic programs for students through its College of Adult and Graduate Studies and College of Undergraduate Studies. More than 7,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. CCU is an NCAA Division II college in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). The University is also a Division I member of the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA).

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

p. 20 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 2016, there were over 17,000 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. 21 University Distinctives

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

p. 22 University Distinctives

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

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

p. 23 Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Ryan Burkhart Kristy L. Hardwick Vice President – Academic Administration Director, M.A. Counseling Assistant Professor of Counseling Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Ed.D., University of Cincinnati Humanities Ed.D., Argosy University Tammie L. Huddle DEANS Assistant Professor of Nursing Steve Cappa MSN, University of Northern Colorado Mellani J. Day, DBA Assistant Professor of Counseling Business and Technology Division Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola Debra Hudson University Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities; Debra Hudson, Ph.D. Professor of Social Sciences and Humanities Social Sciences and Humanities Division Pamela Cassellius Ph.D., Colorado State University Assistant Professor of Counseling Earl Waggoner, Ph.D. Ed.D., Argosy University Cheryl King Biblical Studies and Theology Division Assistant Professor of Nursing Ruth L. Dahlin MSN, University of Colorado Health Sciences Wendy Wendover, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Skills and Simulation Center Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, Walden University Marla Lohmann Barbara J. White, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Special Education Nursing and Health Sciences Division Mellani J. Day Ph.D., University of North Texas Dean, Business and Technology Professor of Business and Technology Cheryl A. Mark FACULT Y DBA, Nova Southeastern University Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University Matthew D. Aernie Laura E. Dykstra Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Director of Curriculum Development Kristen Mauk Ph.D., University of Wales-Lampeter Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Director of RN-BSN and MSN M.A., Colorado Christian University Professor of Nursing John W. Aldridge, Jr. DNP, Valparaiso University Director, Organizational Management Deborah Fenton-Nichols Ph.D., Wayne State University Assistant Professor of Business and Technology Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University Ed.D., Argosy University David C. Mulkey Assistant Professor of Nursing Bob Brooks Kristen J. Goree MSN, University of South Alabama Director, Public Administration Director, Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN Option Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Professor of Nursing Damon Perez Humanities DNP, University of Colorado Assistant Professor of Biology MBA, Abilene Christian University Ph.D., Colorado State University Sarah Haney Travis Buchanan Assistant Professor of Counseling Selin Philip Assistant Professor of Theological Studies Ed.D., University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., University of St. Andrews Ph.D., Regent University

p. 24 Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Leandra Price Earl Waggoner Professor of Nursing Dean, Biblical Studies and Theology FACULTY AWARDS DNP, University of Kentucky Professor of Biblical Studies Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Biblical Studies and Theology Division Jeff Renfrow Seminary Matthew Jones, Ph.D. Candidate Director, Undergraduate Education Affiliate Faculty Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Kristen Jensen Wall Instruction Director of Faculty Development Business and Technology Division M.A., Northern Arizona University Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D., University of Wyoming Richard Gallagher, Ph.D. R. Colby Rogers Affiliate Faculty Assistant Professor of Counseling Wendy Wendover Ed.D., Argosy University Dean, Curriculum and Instruction Education Curriculum and Instruction Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Education Division Sarah E. Scherling Ph.D., University of Denver Kathy Johnson, M.A. Vice President, Academic Administration Affiliate Faculty Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Barbara J. White Ed.D., Liberty University Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing and Health Sciences Division Professor of Nursing Carmen R. Stephens Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado Leandra Price, DNP Associate Professor of Nursing Professor of Nursing MSN, Concordia University Bushrod B. White Director, Graduate Education Social Sciences and Humanities Division Rebecca E. Taylor Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction J. Brad Knox, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Affiliate Faculty Ed.D., University of Memphis

p. 25 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Loretta Abbott James Brown Robert Crick Matthew Fleck Arienne Abt Patrice Brown Clarissa Crozier Robert Freeborough George Ackerman Wade Brown Arleen Crutcher Haley French Kathryn Adamson Erick Bryant Laura Cuomo-Kotcher Nathan French Steven Adamson Jeannie Bryant J. William Cupp Glen Fulkerson Jason Aljets David Bull Katherine Cusack Kristen Fundenberger Melanie Allen Linda Bullock Summer Danser Theresa Funderburg Sarah Almquist Janet Buntrock Jenelle Davis Richard Gallagher Lilia Anand Brian Burke Robert Davis Sarah Gallup Lane Andrew Leslie Butler Brian De Herrera David Garcia Noah Antisdel George Byrd David DeLong John Garner Michael Aragon Patri Cabe Yvonne DeMoss John Garris Michael Atherton Robert Cameron Indulis Denavs Ylenia Garrison David Atwood Sandra Cameron Roland DeRenzo Barbara Garrity B. Darlene Avery Colin Campbell Kurt Diesch Traci Geiser David Ayraud Evelyn Campbell Heidi Dike Thomas Gengler Diane Badzinski-Proctor Lora Canter Jayne Dilling Stephanie Gerali-Christian Clare Barker Patricia Cappa Wesley Dixon Sharon Giarrizzo-Wilson Craig Barnett Luis Caracosa Meryl Dohrmann Robert Gibson Susan Barnett Randall Carpenter Darrell Dooyema Lynn Gloden Christie Baroody Cindy Carter Gordon Douglas Aaron Godbey Darren Baughman Andrea Cartwright James Douglas David Goode Christopher Beilfuss David Cartwright Cheryl Downey Cathlene Goodnow Jessica Beller Amanda Carver Daniel Dronsick William Goodrich Leeann Benesh Harland Cason Jay Drury Sandra Gourley Richard Bennett Deborah Cattin Glenn Drysdale Joleen Goyins Kathleen Benton Sandra Ceas Michael DuCharme Michael Grabill Nicholas Bergan Brian Cessna Ashlynn Dyk Staci Grabill Alicia Biggs Charlotte Chance Jermaine Dykes James Greenhalge Jennifer Billings Roger Chandler Diann Eason Elizabeth Gunther Camille Bishop William Chaney Doirin Eddy Nathan Gustafson Donald Bishop William Chapin Douglas Eicher David Guyor Connie Blackmann Scott Cheatham Donald Ellis Joan Hablutzel Mary-Frances Boardman Brenda Chinn Jenna Ellis Coral Hackett Heidi Bode Edward Clark Todd Elsen Sean Hadley Elena Bogdan Keith Clayton Evan Escobedo Eleanor Hall Krista Bogenrief Ronnie Cobble Gil Etheridge Jerry Hall Jill Boisvert Paul Cole Juliet Evans Barry Ham James Bolton Sean Cole Richard Evans Jennings Hamilton Leah Borgmann Misty Colgrove Kenechukwu Ewulu Amy Hansen David Bosworth Roy Collins Michael Eze Andrew Harbert Shawn Bowen Rick Combs Paul Faust Tina Harclerode Brittany Box Kaila Coon Carrie Faust-Silva Colleen Hare Timothy Brady Aaron Cordova Sharon Ferguson Kelsey Hargadine Vanessa Bravo Jeremy Cordova Donald Fetherman Elizabeth Harger Trayce Brinkman Vanessa Cox Harold Fisher James Harger

p. 26 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Joseph Harmon Monica Kidder Jackie Luft Todd Morse Ashley Harper Ruth Kilburn Michael Luke Stephen Mountjoy Chastity Harper Charles King Rebekah Lynch John Mrazek Jeffery Harper Meme Kinoti Stephen MacCord Robert Muehlberger Michael Hartle Edward Kissam William Mahoney Rand Muender Robert Hatch Jacob Kitonsa Melissa Maldonado Lawrence Murphy Heather Hayes Dennis Klein Rudy Malesich Ryan Murphy Nancy Hayworth Gordon Klingenschmitt Yuliya Malishkin Angela Muzquiz Kenneth Heer Rebekah Knight-Baughman David Maloney Jason Myers Angela Henderson J. Brad Knox James Mann Darwin Naccarato Stephen Higgins Benjamin Kohntopp Dawn Manoleas Margaret Nardini-Cortes Eboni Hill-Mathis Jamie Kopfman Robert Marquardt Sandra Nations Sandra Hipple Shane Kraeger Shelley Marshall Jason Neill Janice Hirschfeld Carl Krause Don Martin Katherine Newlon Ken Hobbick Daniel Krawzyk Angelita Martinez Richard Niezen Tammy Hoffman Joshua Kreimeyer Andrea Masias Christine Noffsinger James Hogue Stanley Kuchel Mark Mayfield John Nord Grania Holman Sam Kurien Chad McAllister Ralph O'Neal Janice Holvoet Carol Kurkowski Kimberly McClannahan Sarah Oaklief Kathleen Horning Stuart Kurkowski Crystal McClung Jason Ocvirk Victoria Howard Jaime Kutz Jane McGill Alyssa Ohleyer Ellen Huang David LaFave Ravyn McKee Hannah Olds Timothy Hudson John Lamb Macy McKim Dennis Ondrejka Vincent Hunter Trent Lambert Sonia McLemore James Orcutt Nancy Hurianek Keith Langner Kelly McMullen Abies Osazuwa Tiffany Hylton Bethany Lashell Arlene Meads Connie Ostwald Clarence Ihm Tracey Lawrence Chad Meeks Lance J. Oversole John Jemison Kevin Lee Carlos Melendez Sean Owen Eugene Jenness Lorie Lee Stephen Metcalfe Donald Owsley Aaron Jimenez Robert Lee William Middlebrook Donna Pabst Kathy Johnson Wesley Leggett Doug Mikkelsen Lori Paladino Richard Johnson Michael Leiker David Milanaik Jan Palmen Firdaus Jones Todd Leupold David Miller Jody Panian Granville Jones Sharon Lewis Jennifer Mills Carol Parker Kathy Jones Daniel Lidberg Timothy Mills Danielle Parker Matthew Jones Trenton Lindsley Karen Minert Roger Parks Brian Joseph Chris Little Connie Mitchell Thomas Parrish Julie Jung-Kim Jenna Lopes Kathleen Mitchell Rebecca Patterson Michael Kallenberg Susana Lopez Michael Mlynarczyk Samantha Peel Melissa Kamp Bradley Loucks Walter Monahan Nathaniel Penland Kathi Kamplain-Wilson Katina Lowe David Monda Valerie Perciante Joel Kant Stacy Loyd Janeen Mongar Kyle Percifield Ryan Kelly Anne Lubbers John Moreland David Perkins Lori Kerrigan Kevin Lubbers Darrell Morgan Roberta Perno Kristen Keteles Henry Luckel Daniel Moriarity William Pharis

p. 27 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Roxine Phillips Rebecca Saville Guy Steagall Gary Wallace Justin Pickering William Saxby Thomas Steinhagen Thomas Waller Mark Plaisier Edward Sayers Ronald Stites William Walls Mark Plaza Todd Scacewater Jeffrey Stone Albert Walmsley Michelle Post Alice Schaaf Kevin Storatz Michael Warner James Rairdon Todd Scheuerman Jerry Storz Michael Watkins Janet Randerson Dana Scheunemann Sandra Strobel Willyn Webb Neil Randerson Lisa Schlabra Jackie Strong Robin Weber Randy Raysbrook Michael Schlabra Edward Stucky Timothy Weber Kathleen Reed Dan Schlesinger Colleen Suitt Samuel Welbaum Charles Reeder Pamela Schnell Tamara Sullivan Gregory Wells Sharon Reiling Gary Schnittjer Sandra Summers Jason Wells Erin Reynolds Devon Schnorr Jacqueline Taggart Christopher West Tracy Reynolds John Schreiber Jeff Thomas Valerie Whatley Dean Ridings Craig Schroetlin Robert Thomason Tanisha White-Phan Linda Rieg Amanda Schuster Robin Thompson Sarah Wightman Stephen Ripley Halee Scott Thomas Thompson Margaret Wigton Teresa Robertson Ronald Scott Melanie Tidman Lauren Williams Christopher Robinson William Scott Paula Tipton Shawn Williamson Ralph Rodriguez II Dana Scritchfield David Tomme Glenda Wilson Pauline Rogers Catherine Sees Maria Trascritti Kirsten Wilson Terrill Rogers Elizabeth Sellers Amy Tribolini John Wind Sara Ronhovde Jill Sexton Lori Twardowski-Raper Lisa Witt John Roob Penny Sharkey Sandra Tye Wayne Wolf Kimberly Rose Cathy Sherrer Kyle Usrey Katherine Wolfe Kelly Rosebush Robert Shoop Jessica Vaeth Dale Wolyniak Erin Rosfeld Renee Sinclair Jose Valdes Shaina Workman Jeffrey Ross Tanya Skalecki Lisa Vallejos Lori Wurth Linda Rothwell Erik Skov Shawn Vander Lugt David Yocum Bryan Roy Steven Slaight Adrian Vanderburg Richard Yohn Danny Royer Monique Smalling Cathy Vann Adam Young Arlene Ruddy Christy Smelser Thomas Varney Michael Young Michael Ruest Christy Smith Todd Vasquez Shawn Zembles James Ruffin David Smith Robert Vaughan Lorraine Zentz Dane Russell Diana Smith Deborah Vaughn Lucille Zimmerman Timothy Ryan Jennifer Smith Lynda Vernikoff Donathan Sailer Matthew Smith Steve Veteto Edna Sailer Sandra Smith Anna Vick Susan Salladay Kathy Smith-Stillson Michael Voris Andrew Saltarelli James Spencer Victoria Vowell Eric Sandras Clara Spenny Pee Vululleh Michael Saunders David Spiegel June Wagner Joshua Savage Karen Stackhouse Jeffrey Waldrop

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. 28 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Cherri Parks, Ph.D. Derek Branstrom Leontine Galante Vice President – Academic Affairs Director and Associate Professor of Outdoor Assistant Professor of Biology Leadership Ph.D., Princeton University M.S., University of Northern Colorado Kyle R. Greenwood DEANS Tamara Bultje Associate Professor of Old Testament Gary W. Ewen, DSL Associate Professor of Education; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute School of Business and Leadership Teacher Practicum Coordinator of Religion M.A., University of Phoenix Gayle C. Gunderson David S. Kotter, Ph.D. Charles Denler Librarian School of Theology Coordinator of Composition; Library Director Instructor of Music MLS, Emporia State University William R. Saxby, Ph.D. Berklee College of Music School of Humanities and Sciences Lene M. Jaqua Megan D. DeVore Associate Professor of Physical and General Debora L. Scheffel, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Church History and Early Science School of Education Christian Studies Ph.D., University of Arizona Ph.D., University of Wales Matthew Jones Steven T. Taylor, M.A. Mark S. Dorn Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies School of Music Professor of Music Ph.D. Candidate, Regent University M.M., Indiana University; M.A., Colorado Christian University Charles E. King FACULT Y Professor of Business, Law and Ethics; Dean Delana Durough Emeritus Danielle Aguillon Assistant Professor of Economics J.D., University of Denver Instructor of English M.A., John Hopkins University School of M.A., Texas State University, San Marcos Advanced International Studies David S. Kotter Diane M. Badzinski Dean, School of Theology Professor of Communication Jenna Ellis Associate Professor of New Testament Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Ph.D., The Southern Theological Seminary Communication Janet M. Black J.D., University of Richmond School of Law Christa R. Koval Professor of English Associate Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Denver Gary W. Ewen Ph.D., University of Colorado, Denver John Borman Dean, School of Business and Leadership Christopher M. Leland Associate Professor of Education Professor of Management and Leadership Professor of Communication and Director of M.A., University of Northern Colorado DSL, Regent University Debate Ph.D., University of Oklahoma David E. Bosworth Nahanni Freeman Assistant Professor of Theology and Missions Associate Professor of Psychology Taylor Lenderink Ph.D. Candidate, Evangelische Theologische Ph.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Instructor of Laboratory Sciences Faculteit, Leuven Biola University B.S., Dordt College

p. 29 Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Kelton F. Lustig Jeremy Porier Gary Steward Professor of Education Assistant Professor of Computer Information Assistant Professor of History Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado Systems Ph.D. Candidate, The Southern Baptist M.S., University of Colorado Theological Seminary Christelle E. Menth Professor of Music Bernard M. Prokop Steven T. Taylor DMA, University of Illinois Assistant Professor of English Dean, School of Music M.A., University of Iowa William B. Mesa Professor of Music Professor of Accounting and Management Shane Ratzell M.A., University of Denver D.M., Colorado Technical University; CPA Assistant Librarian; Outreach and Instruction Kevin J. Turner MLIS, Drexel University, PA M. Kevin Miller Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology Executive in Residence; Distinguished Professor Ronald L. Rex D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary of Business and Leadership Executive in Residence; Associate Professor of Kyle Usrey M.S., Oklahoma State University Management and Marketing Professor of Finance and International Business M.S., Xavier University Philip D. Mitchell J.D., University of Colorado Professor of History John Russo Ph.D., University of Colorado Instructor in Accounting William C. Watson B.A., Western State College; CPA Professor of History Raymond R. Mitsch Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Associate Professor of Psychology William R. Saxby Ph.D., Indiana State University Dean, School of Humanities and Sciences Kristine Whaley Professor of Psychology Instructor of English Karen Neville Ph.D., University of Vermont Ph.D. Candidate, University of Glasgow Associate Librarian; Technical Services Librarian MLIS, University of Denver Gregory A. Schaller John Wind Assistant Professor of Political Science Assistant Professor of Theology Jason Ney M.A., Villanova University Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Assistant Professor of English Seminary Ph.D., University of Denver Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education Julie Woodman Richard Niezen Professor of Education Assistant Professor of Biology Assistant Professor of Music Ph.D., Northwestern University Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Ph.D., University of Colorado Stephen Shumaker Center Susan Pahlau Professor of Political Science Priscilla B. Wright Assistant Professor of Communications Ph.D., University of Dallas, Irving M.A., University of Colorado Professor of Education Susan Spear Ed.D., Clayton University Mark Parker Assistant Professor of English Associate Professor of Biology M.A., Denver University Ph.D., University of Denver Jennifer Stafford Michael Plato Director and Instructor of Theatre Studies Assistant Professor of Intellectual History and Christian Thought MFA, New York University Ph.D. Candidate, Free University of Amsterdam

p. 30 Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

AFFILIATE FACULTY

Matthew Anderson Ray Donatucci Krista Kafer Schuyler Paxton L. Kristy Armstrong Aaron Eichman Michelle Kellerman Daniel Pellegrino Isidro Aybar David Eloe Amy Kendall Rachel Perez Kwami Barnett Steven Farr Brooke Kerns Jonathan Poag James Baumgardner Robyn Ferradas Sharon Kitzmiller John Poppleton Edward Black Lynn Fisher Andrew Klausen Rachel Porier Michael Black Diana Gaide Kathleen Krieger Priscilla Rahn Ronald Bland Pamela Gallo Barbara Lepke-Sims Sharon Reiling Nathanael Bondi Kallie Garrett Barbara Liley Heidi Ross Kimberly Britt Noelle Hagen Karen Liley David Rutherford Joseph Brooks Craig Hammersmith William Lloyd Pearl Rutherford Debra Brown Margo Hanschke Neil Long Robert Savery Peter Buchwald Tiko Hardy Martha Maguire-Rosemas Thomas Scheffel Erin Buterbaugh Greg Harper James Manuel Jill Schroeder-Dorn Kurt Butler Christopher Hatton Alexandra McCarthy Evan Skelton Kristin Campbell Kim Hawthorne Ryan McCarthy Cherilyn Smith-Bidstrup Eugenia Chipman Christopher Haynes Heather McKee Mary Spencer Brian Claxton Luke Heirendt Tim McTavish Ronald Stites Mary Ellen Covino-Kluth Caroline Hill Tracy Meola Kyra Strating Charles Cummings Amy Horton Irina Moreland Brian Sullivan Amber Deboer Mark Hudson Jonathon Mulder Heidi Tebrink Joannie DeBrito John Huschka Ryan Murphy Michael Watkins Barbara DelCupp Gerard Jansen William Nichols Hanna Wo-Milanaik Stephen Denton Eric Jones Harry Olsson Chelsea Wood Jonathan Dibenedetto Kathy Jones Lance J. Oversole Joshua Wood Jonathan Dimos David Jongeward Lori Paladino Derek Zeller

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.

FACULTY AWARDS

Community Service Award Scholarship Award Teaching Excellence Award Affiliate Faculty of the Year Award Ronald L. Rex, M.S. Gary Steward, Ph.D. Candidate Megan D. DeVore, Ph.D. Kimberly Britt, M.A. Executive in Residence; Assistant Professor of History Associate Professor of Church Affiliate Faculty Associate Professor of History and Early Christian School of Humanities and Management and Marketing Studies Sciences

p. 31 University Leadership

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gary E. Armstrong Sam Kimbriel Doug McDonald Dr. Donald W. Sweeting Chair Trustee Trustee President

Wil Armstrong Harold A. “Hal” Krause Tim McTavish Dr. John A. Turner Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

Terry Considine C. A. “Chick” Lee Dr. Jeff Myers William J. “Bill” White Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

Dr. Margaret A. Fomer Terry Leprino William “Bill” Pauls Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Woodson Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

Kaye Lynn Fote Christine C. Mastin Dr. Dale W. Schaefer Trustee Emeriti Vice Chair Trustee Trustee Dr. Kenell J. Touryan

Don Harwell Dr. Gerald May Donald E. “Don” Siecke General Counsel Trustee Trustee Trustee Thomas N. Scheffel, LL.M, J.D.

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Roger Chandler, MBA Steve Miller, J.D. Vice President – Student Success University Counsel College of Adult and Graduate Studies Cherri Parks, Ph.D. Daniel L. Cohrs, CPA Vice President – Academic Affairs Vice President – Business Affairs College of Undergraduate Studies Chief Financial Officer Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Shannon Dreyfuss, MBA Vice President – Academic Administration Vice President – Campus Construction and Redevelopment College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Jeff Hunt, M.Div., MPS Allison Sievers, MBA Vice President – Public Policy Vice President – Enrollment and Marketing Director of Centennial Institute College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Jim McCormick, M.S. Vice President – Enrollment and Student Development College of Undergraduate Studies p. 32 Final Thoughts

Congratulations, Colorado Christian University Class of 2017!

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 gift of any size to the University. To our newest alumni and honored guests, we hope you'll stay in touch 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 move forward. If your long-term career goals include furthering your higher education, 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.

p. 33 1stBank Center MAP TO POST-COMMENCEMENT MEETING SITES

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

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

BROOMFIELD LANE 5. School of Music

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

. B Y MAIN ST A UPTOWN

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

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

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

LOST AND FOUND Items lost or found on May 13 will be available shortly after the ceremony at the CCU Information Desk by the North Entrance. Beginning May 15, the items will be available on CCU’s Lakewood campus in the Conferences and Events office at 8787 West Alameda Avenue. Call 303.963.3220 with questions about items lost and found. p. 34 1stBank Center INCLEMENT WEATHER MEETING SITES

Colorado’s weather in May can be unpredictable. This includes the possibility of cold temperatures, snow, rain, or hail. In the event of extreme inclement weather prior to or during the Commencement ceremony, the post-Commencement meeting sites will be relocated indoors to the main, outer concourse of the 1stBank Center. This decision will be announced before 12:00 noon during Commencement.

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

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

104 105 106 107 College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS): 103 1. Biblical Studies and Theology Division 102 2. Business and Technology Division Faculty 3. Curriculum and Instruction Education Division 101 4. Nursing and Health Sciences Division CUS Students STAGE 5. Social Sciences and Humanities Division CAGS Students 120 Faculty 119

NORTH 116 115 114 ENTRANCE 118 117

5 4 3 2 1 WEST ENTRANCE CAGS MEETING SITE

Published by the Department of 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. 35 #CCUGRAD

Join the celebration on social media! Colorado Christian University encourages you to capture your 2017 Commencement experiences and memories and share them on social media with #CCUgrad.

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