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Financial realities headline board briefing In the Howard Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 4

President Andreasen began the board briefing last year. At the end of January, Andrews was 30 percent between $25,000 and $50,000. with a mention of the subcommittees which behind budget by approximately $1.3 million. “Now think about funding education at met prior o the board meeting. The Seminary Two factors contributed in a major way to these income levels,” said Andreasen. “That’s Executive Sub-Committee discussed how this; tuition revenue has fallen behind expec- a bit discouraging.” students finance seminary studies. tations and benefit costs are running higher Two capital items were voted: Remodeling “This is a major concern to church leaders, than expected. of space in the Science Complex to benefit conference presidents, and others,” said Secondly, the Committee shared the pro- chemistry and the cadaver lab as well as Andreasen. “It is very easy for students to posed budget for next year, which is built on medical laboratory sciences at a cost of borrow money and very difficult for seminary 98 percent of this year’s enrollment. Tuition $1.5 million, and expenditures in aviation graduates to pay it back on a ’s salary.” discount for undergraduate students is at 36 of $600,000. Andrea Luxton, provost, reported examples percent; 22 percent for graduate students. “People on the board are proud of Andrews of students performing exceptionally well Randy Graves, vice president for Enroll- University,” concluded the President. “They through research, publication or service. ment Management, reported on the effect are pleased with what happens here and they The Finance Committee reported on three of household income on enrollment. Within appreciate what we do here. They feel good main points. First they gave a review of the the North American Division, 39 percent of about this place, and I am grateful for all of financial operating performance over the household incomes fall below $25,000, and you who make that a reality.”

Choral and orchestra music festival More than 200 music students and teachers attend this annual event, Feb. 26–March 1

Alternating each year with piano/wind Eight students sang solos and Reid spent 90 to interact closely with the young guest play- symphony and choir/orchestra, this year’s minutes working directly with the students ers and perform with them during the event’s attendees represented 12 Adventist academies on the four pillars of good singing technique. culminating concert (pictured below). from across the Midwest and Canada. Attendees enjoyed a Department of Music Choral and orchestra students combined “Our goal with this event is to provide par- showcase concert the night of their arrival. their efforts to perform “Kyrie” by Rene Clau- ticipants with experiences that challenge and “This concert is an inspiration and catalyst sen and soprano Taylor stimulate musical curiosity and expression,” for high achievement amongst the festival Troup performed a solo with the choir in “I’ve explains Stephen Zork, associate professor attendees for the following three days of Been In the Storm So Long” by Jeffery Ames. of music and director of University Singers. rigorous rehearsal,” explains Zork. Orchestral pieces performed included the “We want the students to perform repertoire “I am devoted to working on specific Telemann “Viola Concerto in G major” and at a level of excellence that will reinforce the orchestra technique,” says Claudio Gonzalez, “Concerto for Double Bass in A major” by teaching objectives of the academy teachers, associate professor of music and director of Domenico Dragonetti. including vocal and instrumental technical the University Symphony Orchestra. “I am “This festival rendered the finest perfor- issues that improve performance.” especially interested in promoting interest in mances in our history with this event,” says A highlight during the festival event was two instruments that are not very popular in Zork. “Both the choir and the orchestra per- the vocal master class conducted by Charles K–12 institutions: viola and double bass.” formed at the highest musical level in memory. Reid, associate professor of voice and voice To that end, Gonzalez invited two advanced We are already looking forward to the next area coordinator for the Department of Music. university students in viola and double bass time we get to work with these students.”

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Cardinal Classic Basketball Tournament Attracts 650 student athletes and coaching staff from across North America

“When you bring 42 teams together composed Nevada-Utah Conference of of over 650 student athletes and their Seventh-day Adventists. coaching staff, playing a total of 105 games “[Hall] delivered a message to in three days, you have to ask yourself, ‘Are our young people that was both you insane?’ The answer is probably ‘yes,’ inspiring and motivating,” Jar- however, I would do it all over again,” says dine says when asked about the David Jardine, director of Student Activities highlight of the weekend. “You & Athletics. could hear a pin drop in the hosted the annual Car- standing-room-only auditorium dinal Classic Basketball Tournament Feb. 6–8, as he delivered his message 2014, with a record number of 22 boys teams about standing up for Jesus.” Johnson Gym was packed to capacity with an enthusiastic crowd for and 20 girls teams participating. The tourna- Despite the well-below-freez- the final championship games of the tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8. ment allowed the academies to interact with ing temperatures, the athletes each other and gave the students an oppor- and academy staff seemed to enjoy their stay Participating teams included Georgia Cum- at Andrews immensely. berland Academy, , “I personally felt that the leadership “We actually like the snow, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Spring Valley it’s been a plus!” says Dan Academy, Academy, Andrews from the academies this year was Koliadko, coach of the JV University Jr. Cardinals, Crawford Adventist exceptionally positive and supportive.” girls basketball team from Academy, Hinsdale Adventist Academy, Collegedale Adventist Youth , Highland View tunity to meet new people and make friends in Action (CAYA) of Collegedale Youth Ministry Academy, Kingsway College, Grand Rapids from other schools, as well as experience what at Southern Adventist University. “We’re from Spartans, Indy Eagles, Union Springs Acad- life at Andrews is like. Tennessee so it’s fun to see the snow. We like emy, Louisville Adventist Academy, Mount “The students and coaching staff were the accommodations here, we like the cafeteria Pisgah Academy, Greater Boston Academy, very respectful of one another throughout and we always have a great time.” Collegedale Adventist Youth in Action Eagles, the entire tournament,” continues Jardine. “The Cardinal Classic was a great expe- Michiana Wildcats, . “I personally felt that the leadership from the rience,” says Andrews Academy athlete The winners of the tournament were: academies this year was exceptionally positive Antoinette Cave. “It was cool getting to know Division 1 Boys: vs. and supportive.” and compete with so many other Adventist Crawford Adventist Academy; Division 1 Girls: While the students spent most their time basketball players! I look forward to next Ozark Adventist Academy vs. Michiana practicing and playing games, they also had year’s tournament with much enthusiasm.” Home School; Division 2 Boys: Kingsway the opportunity to tour the Andrews campus The Sportsmanship award was won by College vs. ; Division and attend vespers and church services in Union Springs Academy for both its boys and 2 Girls: Georgia Cumberland Academy vs. the Howard Performing Arts Center featuring girls teams who demonstrated teamwork and Collegedale Academy (CAYA Collegedale speaker David Hall Sr., youth director of the fairness during the games. Youth in Action).

Turbo prop donated to Aviation

William and Barbara Fisher recently donated an MU2 turbo prop aircraft to Andrews University. Andrews is now the only Adventist aviation school with a Lear Jet and Turbo Prop.

Pictured, L–R: Tim Sherwin, senior development officer; Brooks Payne; Duane Habenicht, chair, Department of Aviation; Randy Robertson, aviation faculty; William Fisher and Barbara Fisher

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Notable speakers visit campus Andrews provides a wealth of opportunities to learn and be blessed by a variety of guest speakers

Far left: Majora Carter presented “Home(town) Security” for the January 14 University Forum. Carter is an internationally renowned urban revitalization strategy consultant and Peabody Award winning broadcaster.

Left: Jonathan Duffy, president of ADRA International, was the guest speaker for University Chapel on Thursday, January 16, as part of the 2014 MLK Celebration.

Far left: Barry Black, alumnus of Andrews University and chaplain of the U.S. Senate, was the featured speaker for this year’s Graduate Student Consecration Service on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Left: Lawrence Schiffman, vice provost of Yeshiva University, was the guest lecturer for the Horn Lectureship Series presentation, “The Sabbath in the Dead Sea Scrolls” on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Far left: C. Wesley Knight, senior pastor of the Mt. Olive Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Point, Ga., was guest speaker for Black History Sabbath on Feb. 8.

Left: Scott Moreau, noted evangelical missiologist, presented a series of lectures entitled “Contextualization: Essential to Mission?” for the 2014 Swallen Lectureship, held Feb. 20–22.

Far left: Ernie Medina, from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health, spoke for University Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 25. His wellness topic was the detrimental effects of long- term sitting.

Left: Dan Jackson, president of the North American Division of Seventh- day Adventists, shares a reflective moment during Seminary Worship on Tuesday, March 4.

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Enactus team to participate in national competition Using the skills they learn in the classroom to better their community

The Andrews University Enactus Team will be food drives, holding financial attending the Enactus National Competition, seminars for those in the March 31–April 3, in Cincinnati, Ohio. community, and painting Enactus is an international nonprofit more than 200 faces at the organization comprised of a community of Berrien Springs “Kindle Your student, academic and business leaders Christmas Spirit” event. who use the power of entrepreneurial action At the Enactus National to transform lives and shape a better, more Competition students present sustainable world by improving the quality of to a group of executives from life and standard of living for people in need. more than 400 companies There are currently Enactus teams represented around the , throughout 1,600 universities in 36 countries such as Walmart, Sam’s with 66,500 students involved and more than Club, Hershey’s, Johnson 7,400,000 project volunteer hours completed. & Johnson, American “Enactus provides Andrews students with Greetings and Wells Fargo. Darren Smith, Enactus Team member, coordinated the “Let’s Can an incredible opportunity to take the skills The competition includes Hunger” food drive which helped collect 3,700 pounds of food this year. that we learn in the classroom and use them several rounds that advance to better our community,” says senior Jason toward becoming the United States National management skills and who can work well Shockey, president of the Andrews Enactus Champion. The winner will move on to the under pressure. Team. “The National Competition gives us Enactus World Cup, which will be held in “Enactus instills a passion in students the chance to present our projects to national Beijing, China. for both the Enactus organization and for leaders in the world of business.” Besides competing, students will have the becoming involved in the community that The Andrews Enactus Team is involved chance to connect with peers and attend a doesn’t stop once they graduate but continues in roughly six community projects a year. career fair. They will have the opportunity on throughout life,” says Jacquelyn Warwick, This year, the projects include running a to talk with companies looking for Enactus professor of marketing and faculty sponsor. recycling program on campus, conducting participants to work for them, hand out “Enactus students are more self-confident, nutritional classes for third graders at Ruth résumés and, in some cases, be interviewed. have a stronger résumé and are better Murdoch Elementary School, helping with These companies recognize Enactus students prepared to enter the job market.” the Berrien Springs High School Business as ones who understand the importance of Bash, conducting several “Let’s Can Hunger” community involvement, who have good time

Nursing board pass rate soars 100 percent overall board pass rate for the class of 2013

The Department of Nursing recently “Our students are doing well and its board pass rates had improved achieved the incredible feat of a 100 rather than declined. Last spring, a percent overall board pass rate for the we are confident and happy to be total of 15 students graduated from class of 2013. sending them out to serve the world.” the Andrews nursing program, 14 of Nursing students are required to which have completed the NCLEX take the National Certified Licensure examination and passed. Fourteen of Examination (NCLEX) after graduation to warned by the National Council of State these students passed on their first attempt of receive their nursing license. Students in Boards of Nursing (NSBSN) that the next taking the NCLEX which yielded a 93 percent nursing programs and schools must reach exam would be the most difficult NCLEX first-time board pass rate for the class of 2013. a specific pass rate on the NCLEX each year to date. Schools were expected to have an One student has yet to take the exam. in order for the programs to maintain state approximate 4–5 percent drop in their board “We at the Andrews University Department approval and accreditation for functioning as pass rate. of Nursing are so pleased and excited that a nursing program. While the initial data collected in the God continues to answer our prayers,” says Every three years, the examination is summer of 2013 revealed that national board Karen Allen, chair of the Department of updated to current nursing standards. The pass rates dropped approximately 9 percent Nursing. “Our students are doing well and we most recent change occurred in April 2013 instead of the projected 4–5 percent, Andrews are confident and happy to be sending them when nursing programs and schools were University was pleased to discover that out to serve the world.”

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Student wins national awards At the nationwide Sigma Tau Delta annual conveniton in Savannah, Ga.

Melodie Roschman, junior English literature Honors Society, and I am thrilled. Her success and journalism major and honors student testifies to the investment Andrews is making at Andrews University, recently won one in resources to support undergraduate of only two competitive Sigma Tau Delta research.” scholarships. Sigma Tau Delta is a nationwide Roschman will use the award money to English Honors society. The Sigma Tau Delta apply to graduate school—she hopes to Junior Scholarship of $3,000 was awarded attend Oxford University in England—and for at the annual convention in Savannah, Ga., a study tour to France in May. where Roschman presented her project, “Everyone who attended the convention “Costuming and Selfhood in Gregory Doran’s [from Andrews University] compared well Hamlet.” with students from other high profile Competing against 400 applicants from 87 schools,” says Roschman. “I’m completely chapters nationwide, Roschman won the top humbled and don’t feel I deserve this kind of junior scholarship for the association. She acclaim.” also won Best Critical Essay for British and Roschman will continue as editor of the World Literature from among 250 presented. Student Movement, the Andrews student As Roschman’s research mentor, Monique newspaper, and president of the Andrews Pittman, director of honors and professor chapter of Sigma Tau Delta next year. of English, attests to the high quality of “I’ve always believed in doing my best with Roschman’s work. Melodie Roschman won one of only two competitive the talents God gave me, and He gave me “Melodie’s research moves with wit and Sigma Tau Delta scholarships wonderful parents who instilled in me a deep facility across the time periods to contribute love for learning” she says. “It’s insatiable toward a more complex understanding of “Her sound reasoning, strong source usage now, and I appreciate the Department of individual selfhood in Shakespeare’s day and innovative conclusions were rightly English teaching me ways to feed that love and in a postmodern context,” says Pittman. acknowledged by the national English and share it with others.”

First PhD offered at USC PhD in educational psychology offered in collaboration with Andrews University

The University of the Southern Caribbean’s all students are required first PhD, a PhD in educational psychology, to complete. This degree offered in collaboration with Andrews Univer- requires at least two sity, was officially launched on Jan. 27, 2014. A semesters in the U.S. when Memorandum of Understanding between the schools are in session. two universities was also signed at the event. It also requires one year Present at this reception were represent- of internship in school atives from Andrews University, the Adventist psychology employment in Accreditation Association (AAA), administra- schools either in the U.S. or tors, faculty, staff and students of the program. Trinidad. This program will prepare individuals for During the hour-long the professional practice of school psychology reception, Clinton Valley, and current practicing school psychologists president of USC, gave a brief will be prepared for added responsibilities. overview of the program and Upon completion, successful candidates shared words of motivation Jim Jeffrey, dean, School of Education, Clinton Valley, president, USC, will be certified as school psychologists in and encouragement with the sign the MOU, as representatives from the AAA and USC look on. the state of , be eligible for NASP 22 students of the doctoral Certification (National Association of School program. educational psychology from Andrews while Psychologists), and qualified to practice both Jim Jeffery, dean of the Andrews University it was being offered at USC. in Trinidad and in North America. This degree School of Education, highlighted that almost An approximate 200 students graduated is also accepted in other areas of the world. all of the students now enrolled in the educa- from that collaborative degree and have since Embedded within the program is an tional psychology doctoral program gradu- been yearning for the opportunity to take their Education Specialist Degree (EdS), which ated a few years ago with a master’s degree in education to the next level.

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