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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Sun, 5 May 2024 06:12:00 +0000 Sun, 5 May 2024 06:12:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu 2023 Leadership Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62854 “Inclusive Leadership – A must for effective leadership.” 2023 Leadership Conference featuring Pardon Mwansa, DMin, PhD. Location: <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/360tour/">Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall, Andrews University</a> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:23:00 +0000 School of Leadership Orientation Session http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62855 The School of Leadership Orientation session will be hosted both on campus and online. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/360tour/">On-campus location: Nethery Hall 220</a></li> <li> <a href="https://andrews.zoom.us/j/2694716580">Virtual location: Main Sessions</a> (mornings)</li> <li> Virtual Location: Break Sessions (afternoons) <ul> <li> Educational Leadership program breakout sessions</li> <li> Higher Education Adminstration program breakout sessions</li> <li> Leadership program breakout sessions</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:53 +0000 Online Collaboration and Diversity Workshops http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/58651 <h3> “The Cultural Imperative: How Collaboration and Diversity Drive Innovation”</h3> Dr. Bettina von Stamm, Innovation Philosopher, Story Teller, Catalyst A visionary thinker and accomplished doer in the field of innovation for almost three decades, Bettina’s leadership seminars, workshops & speaking engagements offer invaluable coaching, mentoring, and modeling for MBAs and executives, Bettina’s contagious positive energy inspires individuals and teams to think differently about being creative and applying that creativity in innovative ways to exceed organizational objectives through enabling highly diverse teams to work joyfully with each other. Her credibility derives from passionate combination of deep experiential insights with the latest scientific research. When: Mon, July 26, 2021,10 a.m.–noon EDT USA Where: <a href="https://andrews.zoom.us/j/94754982665?pwd=QlV0NVJ1bnoxYys4YThYQ3Bvd3doQT09">Virtual/online, broadcast from Hope Channel studios, Deutschland</a> Host: Department of Leadership, Andrews University Bettina’s book available (one of several relevant to leader innovation): Meltem Etcheberry & Bettina von Stamm (Eds.). (2020). Secrets of working across five continents: Thriving through the power of cultural diversity. Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK: Emerald. <a href="http://www.sowa5c.com">www.sowa5c.com</a> This event includes an interactive ‘hands-on’ workshop: “Application and Implementation for Leaders” When: Monday, July 26, 1:30–3 p.m. EDT USA Where: <a href="https://andrews.zoom.us/j/94754982665?pwd=QlV0NVJ1bnoxYys4YThYQ3Bvd3doQT09">Virtual/online, broadcast from Hope Channel studios, Deutschland</a> Hosts: Dr. Christiane Theiss and Department of Leadership, Andrews University Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:41:52 +0000 The Data Temptation: July 8 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/58559 David Trim, PhD, FRHistS, was born in Bombay, India, to missionary parents and spent his childhood in Sydney, Australia. Educated in Australia and England, he earned a BA in history from Newbold College and PhD in history from King’s College in London. Trim was on the faculty of Newbold College for a decade and held the Walter C. Utt Chair in History at Pacific Union College. He has also held visiting fellowships at the Huntington Library, the Folger Shakespeare Library, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. In 2003 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. A prolific author, Trim has edited or co-edited ten books, and his other publications include over 150 articles and chapters in scholarly journals, popular magazines, and books. He has served as director of the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the world headquarters of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists since 2010. <a href="https://mailchi.mp/andrews/research-for-decision-makers">Click here to register</a> Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:51:12 +0000 How Educational Leaders Approach Decision Making http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/58531 Join us this Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. ET. You can register by going to <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/leadership">andrews.edu/leadership</a> or joining us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aulead/">Facebook Live</a>. See you then! Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:20:54 +0000 Leadership Principles from Cognitive Genesis http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/58499 Elissa Kido, EdD, is professor of education and director of the Center for Research on Adventist Education K–12 (CRAE) at La Sierra University. She has been an educator for over 40 years, teaching Language Arts, English and English Education from the 5th grade through graduate school. While dean of the School of Education at La Sierra University, she was the principal investigator for the CognitiveGenesis Project, a research study to assess the academic achievement of K–12 students in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the U.S. and Canada. The results of this four-year comprehensive study brought national media attention to Adventist Education and were the impetus for the 2014 PBS documentary film, The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education, by Martin Doblmeier. Her current research initiative, DecisionGenesis, focuses on students’ worldview and decision making. For her research and contributions to Adventist Education, she has received the Journey to Excellence Award, the Charles E. Weniger Award for Excellence, the North American Division Award for Excellence and an honorary doctor of pedagogy from Andrews University. Udo Oyoyo, MPH, is the director of Statistical Services and assistant professor in the Department of Dental Education Services in the School of Dentistry and the Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University. He serves as a biostatistical consultant for NIH-funded grants at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Loma Linda University and La Sierra University’s Center for Research on Adventist Education K–12 (CRAE). He is also one of 12 site principal investigators to support a national centralized dental data repository of over 4.4 million patients using the i2b2 platform. The repository promotes the development of informatics, research and education of health care clinicians and scientists. <h4> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/andrews/research-for-decision-makers">Click here to sign up for this event.</a></h4> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:34:13 +0000 Practical Tips for Digital Marketing http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/58466 Jamie Domm has over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing results-focused digital marketing strategies for nonprofits. Most recently, she worked at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists as the digital strategist for a new department, Social Media + Big Data, that connects members and mission through technology. During her time at the North American Division, she developed social media policies, devised comprehensive digital strategies for major initiatives, trained departments and ministries to run their own digital communications, helped launch new digital ministries, promoted conferences and events to increase attendance, and created an extensive resource website (<a href="https://www.sdadata.org/" target="_blank">SDAdata.org</a>) for individuals, churches, conferences and organizations interested in digital evangelism. Additionally, she published her first book, "Digital Discipleship and Evangelism," that serves as a practical guide for outreach, community service, growth and evangelism.   Previously, Domm worked at Smithsonian Associates, the world’s largest museum-based education program, where she contributed significantly to the Associates becoming revenue neutral for the first time in 50 years. While with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra earlier in her career, she received national recognition for her work in the emerging field of digital strategy, and the orchestra was recognized for its technological achievements in communications.   Domm is dedicated to creating digital disciples and believes that the next Great Awakening will be online. She conducts online trainings, speaks at conferences and advocates for young digital missionaries. Committed to training and mentoring young people, she offers guidance and coaching to those interested in digital communications or evangelism.  Domm is also an accomplished musician, student of the Bible and avid reader. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist church in 2007 and lives with her husband and daughter in Virginia. She frequently appears as a panelist on “Hope Sabbath School.” Most recently, she and her husband launched <a href="https://www.angelsintheglen.org/" target="_blank">Angels in the Glen</a>, an independent digital ministry that serves to guide men and women around the world to a deeper understanding of end-time, prophetic truth so that they will be ready for the soon return of Jesus Christ. Visit business website: <a href="https://www.jdim.digital/" target="_blank">https://www.jdim.digital/</a> Visit ministry website: <a href="https://www.angelsintheglen.org/" target="_blank">https://www.angelsintheglen.org/</a> Join us this summer for our free webinar series, Research for Decision Makers. This Thursday at 8 p.m. guest speaker Jamie Domm will be giving practical tips for digital marketing. Mark your calendars and register today. <h3> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/andrews/research-for-decision-makers">Click here to register.</a></h3> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:47:35 +0000 Free Webinar: Research for Decision Makers http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/58442 Karen Tilstra is the founder and president of Creative Effect. Over the past 10 years, she has created innovation labs and developed Design Thinking teams for healthcare systems, government agencies, universities and Fortune 500 companies. Karen co-designed the nation's first undergraduate degree in Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship at Rollins College, plus developed an organizational innovation model, the Orchard Model of Innovation. Karen has served as university faculty for universities in the U.S. and Asia. Currently, she is a visiting professor at Rollins College and AdventHealth University. She was the Executive Fellow for Innovation at Santa Clara University 2015–2020 and served on Innovation Advisory boards both in the U.S. and Europe. Twice Karen has presented at TEDx and spoken nationally and internationally. Karen holds a PhD in leadership, an EdS in educational psychology and is a certified professional member of the International Association of Innovation Professionals. Karen and her team have facilitated more than 610 Design Thinking projects for over 37 national & international companies, hospitals, government agencies and universities. She has received three innovation awards: Des Cummings Innovation Award, Front End Innovation Design Thinking Award and the European Innovators Award. <h4> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/andrews/research-for-decision-makers">Click here to sign up for this event.</a></h4> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:53:21 +0000