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The 2012 Kansas Teacher of the Year team, comprised of seven Regional Teachers of the Year, presented a program to the Central Christian College Introduction to Education class at the end of January. Dr. Ron Allen, class instructor, stated that the team demonstrated the skills and passion which led to their selection as outstanding teachers from across Kansas. Team members displayed a variety of best practices in teaching. Their focus was building relationships with their students and throughout the school community to foster student learning.
Central Christian College has been marketing a new online Criminal Justice degree completion program. The online offering has been widely accepted in the law enforcement and corrections’ career fields. In the first four months, 40 students have enrolled and another 27 are ready to begin. It is clear that many adult students are attracted to the concept of studying Criminal Justice at a Christian college where the teaching is based on Biblical principles. The online program is available to those who are unable to take advantage of our traditional Criminal Justice program taught on campus.
PERSONNEL
We are pleased that Doug Vanderhoof returned home safely from his service in the Middle-East and rejoined our staff as Information Technology Director on Monday, January 16, 2012! Welcome home, Doug!
Recent graduate, Stephanie Clark c’12, has joined the Central Christian College Admissions team as the Enrollment Advisor for the northeast. This area includes the State of Kansas east of McPherson, the State of Missouri and northeastward to the East coast. Stephanie has two years of experience as our head telecounselor and directed the student ambassadors. Maggie Metz, wife of Gillespie Hall Resident Director Micah Metz, will also be joining our team on February 8 and will be responsible for the Southeast portion of the country.
Two coaching positions have been filled for the 2012-13 year. Athletic Director Melvin Sanders c’05 announced the hiring of Covance Mortimer as the new Head Volleyball Coach for the Tiger program. Mortimer is a native of the Bahamas and currently resides in Nassau. He has been involved in the sport of volleyball for the past 16 years as a coach, player, scorekeeper and statistician. Through those roles he gained valuable experience in player development, team training, recruiting and administration. Mortimer served as the head coach at his NCAA DII alma mater, St. Augustine's College, from 2007-2011. In his last season, the team went 25-9 and finished as the first place runner-up in the conference.
Sanders also announced that Aaron Hoxie has been named the new Head Men's Soccer Coach. Hoxie currently resides in Newport News, Virginia, and played college soccer at Philadelphia Biblical University where he was a standout goalkeeper and received numerous individual honors. During his freshman year, he was named NCCAA Honorable Mention All-America and the next three years he was named to the NCCAA's All America First Team. In 2005, Hoxie took a teaching/coaching job at his high school alma mater, Denbigh Baptist Christian School, and is in his 7th year there. As the head men's coach, Hoxie's teams have boasted a 98-31-6 record. They have won five conference season titles, three conference tournament titles and participated in the Virginia State Tournament from 2006-2011. In 2006, his team made the state semi-finals and, the next year, they made an appearance in the state finals. In addition to his team's accomplishments, Hoxie was named the conference coach of the year five times in his seven seasons. He and his wife, Kristen, have three children and will move to McPherson in June.
The School of Professional Education is seeking an Online Operations Manager. This is a full time campus position and the salary is based on experience and educational qualifications. A bachelor’s degree is required with a master’s degree preferred. Further information can be found at http://www.centralchristian.edu/employmentonlineops.html or by contacting Dr. Dean Kroeker, School of Professional Education, 1200 S Main, McPherson, KS 67460 or telephone (620) 504-5140.
Central Christian College is soliciting applications for the position of Sport Management Instructor. Candidates should hold a masters or doctorate in Sport Administration/Management or a related field. Candidates possessing previous work experience in sports management and a related sports license will receive special consideration with compensation based on academic credentials and length of relevant experience. Further information can be found at http://www.centralchristian.edu/employment.asp. Candidates should send letters of application and vitae to Dr. Leonard Favara, Vice President of Academics, 1200 S Main, McPherson, KS 67460. Credentials can also be emailed to lenny.favara@centralchristian.edu.
ATHLETICS
Junior center, Chris Jones, was recently named NCCAA Basketball Player of the Week. This is a national honor for Jones. He was selected from all NCCAA Division I nominated players. He was also named the MCAC league Basketball Player of the Week. Jones helped the Tigers with two key MCAC victories at home when he averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He also had 5 blocks, 1 assist and 2 steals. He shot 73.9% from the floor and was 5 of 9 from the free throw line. To follow up his award winning week, Jones kept his momentum this past Monday night vs. Central Bible College by scoring 30 points and adding 23 rebounds. His 23 rebounds eclipsed his personal and school record of 20 rebounds. The Tigers are 14-9 thus far this season. Congratulations, Chris!
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE REMINDER
The President’s Circle organization is beginning its second year and we are pleased that nearly 100 alumni and friends joined in the inaugural year! Donors, who annually contribute $1,200 or more to the College for unrestricted purposes, qualify for membership. In return for helping us meet general operational expenses, members receive regular communication from President Hoxie c’79 or a College representative, a complimentary pass for campus events, special recognition when visiting campus and a 15% discount at the College store. If you haven’t already joined, I encourage you to consider supporting this ministry of transforming lives by becoming a member of the President’s Circle! To join or if you have questions, contact me at calvin.hawkins@centralchristian.edu.
MISCELLANEOUS
The McPherson Museum is in the process of constructing a new building on East Kansas Avenue. Executive Director Carla Barber is asking for Central memorabilia to furnish a display in the new museum. Central’s Archivist John Ferrell ‘49 and Library Director Judy Stockstill (a member of the museum board representing the College) are seeking donations of Central College and Central Christian College memorabilia to be displayed in the new museum. If you have any items that would help tell the story of the College, please contact Mr. Ferrell at jwcmf@sbcglobal.net or Mrs. Stockstill at judy.stockstill@centralchristian.edu. The deadline for submission is the end of February. We want to be part of the new museum and help tell the story of CCC to all its visitors. The items will become a permanent part of the museum display.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark these dates on your calendar:
In conclusion, I would be remiss not to recognize the teamwork that gives the FIRST FRIDAY issues whatever value you give them. I depend upon the wonderful faculty and staff members who send emails around campus regularly letting us know the activities and events they are involved with. They also often humor me with additional news when I remind them early in the publication week that I need their input. I’m thankful for the “cut and paste” ability that computers offer as it makes my job of inserting the news much easier. After arranging the information, the next group of experts take over, reviewing the rough draft and making major improvements in readability – Carolyn (Ford c’72) Nelson, Kim (Byerly c’80) Sides and Lanita Quastad c’98. Next, Jeff Odermann c’86 and Richard Martin c’08 add the photos and dress up the HTML version that is so colorful. Finally, they pass the finished product back to Kim who is responsible for preparing it to be disseminated to you via email. This is the great group of folks who see that you receive a timely report each month during the school year. I’m thankful for their assistance!
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