Cedarville Magazine, Fall 2016

24 | Cedarville Magazine C r a s h Course e A test drive of the classroom experience (without the final exam) PROGRAM TITLE Managerial Data Analysis COURSE COORDINATOR John Delano Associate Professor of Information Technology Management DESCRIPTION As part of the Master of Business Administration curriculum, students study statistical techniques to analyze and evaluate organizational data. This course emphasizes the practical application of statistical tools and techniques within an organizational context. BIG IDEA • Challenges students to make business decisions based on clear assessment, appropriate data, and analysis using the correct statistical tool, rather than on anecdotal assumptions or gut instinct. • Stresses a Christ-centered mindset that gathers, analyzes, and presents data with excellence and without bias. LEARN MORE: cedarville.edu/mba “Managerial Data Analysis is an unbelievably well- designed course. I was surprised to not only enjoy the in-depth study of statistics, but because of the practical course design and helpful faculty, I was inspired to analyze how data analysis could inform my business decisions.” Jeff Evans ’11, M.B.A. ’16 Campus News New Cabinet Appointments Position Cedarville for Continued Enrollment Growth, Expanded Influence Cedarville University has announced a new cabinet a pp o i n t me n t a n d a n organizational realignment designed to expand influence and continue enrollment growth while positioning the institution for future expansion in graduate, adult, and online programs. Scott Van Loo ’98 has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 has been named Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Sharing the news with the campus community, President Thomas White said, “This is an exciting day for Cedarville and another step forward in the growth of the institution. I am thankful for God’s clear leading and providential timing, bringing another quality member to the Cabinet team and positioning Cedarville for expanded influence. Above all, with these moves, our goal is to advance Cedarville for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.” Van Loo will lead the Enrollment Management Division comprised of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Services. With 3,760 students enrolled this fall from 50 states and 61 countries, along with the recent full accreditation of its School of Pharmacy and new graduate programs in ministry, nursing, and business, Cedarville is poised for expansion. Having previously served as Director of Admissions at the University until 2009, Van Loo returns to Cedarville after holding Cabinet-level positions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and most recently, Ashland University in Ohio. During his tenure at Ashland, Van Loo served as Vice President of Administration and Strategic Planning, Executive Vice President, and Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, leading that institution to growth in transfer and freshmen s tudent s , reduc i ng i t s institutional discount rate, and increasing graduate, adult, and online enrollment since 2014. Van Loo holds a master’s degree from Wright State University and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Dayton. “I am thrilled to return to my alma mater and for this opportunity to invest my skills and experience in an educational experience that advances Christ’s Kingdom and equips students for professional excellence and Gospel impact,” said Van Loo. The Marketing and Communications Division, under the leadership of Supplee, will include Public Relations, Web Services, and Marketing. The division is charged with helping the University achieve its enrollment, advancement, ministry, and visibility objectives through oversight of advertising, creative production, media relations, crisis communication, digital media, promotional events, internal and external communication, market research, and publications. Supplee joined Cedarville in 1995 and has served as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing since 2009. She holds a B.A. in communication fromCedarville University, an M.B.A. from Wright State University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “This new role perfectly aligns with my professional experience and educational background,” said Supplee. “I’m excited to serve alongside Dr. Van Loo as he leads the enrollment team to new levels of growth, while also having the opportunity to engage more closely with other areas of the campus community on strategic marketing and communications initiatives. It is a privilege to be a part of what God is doing at Cedarville University.”