Inspire, Summer 2006

L O G O S W h a t ’ s t h e W o r d ? This edition of Inspire revolves around the importance of balanced lives. We are blessed to have so many professors and staff who exhibit a Christ-filled commitment to life. As we consider this theme of balanced lives, we rejoice in these accomplishments of several Bible professors. Dr. Tom Cragoe has served as the interim chair of the department of biblical education this last year, during which time he provided excellent leadership and direction. He was recently appointed to serve as the official chair for the next four years. Congratulations, Tom! Tom writes, “I am delighted to serve as the chair of the department of biblical education for the next four years. My vision for the department is to build collegial participation in enhancing both our Bible major and our Bible minor. This will be based on the ongoing assessment of our curriculum and classroom effectiveness. I also hope to support the personal growth of each member of our department as they pursue classroom excellence, writing projects, and continuing study in their respective disciplines. My goal is for our department to become a cohesive and mutually supportive team that is wholeheartedly committed to ‘the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.’” Dr. Chris Miller was recently recognized as the recipient of the Cove Award for outstanding support for students with disabilities. Kim Ahlgrim, director of the Academic Assistance Center, spoke very highly of Chris as she presented and explained this award: “The award goes to the faculty member who has shown outstanding support for CU students with disabilities. This professor has created a Christ-centered learning environment for students with disabilities. The universal design of his teaching, his approachability, his respect and compassion for the individual, his timely communication, and his collaboration with the disability services coordinator and the testing and tutoring coordinator have afforded his students with disabilities the same opportunities to learn as their peers. One of the main criteria for this award is that the recipient is nominated by a student with a disability. One student stated, ‘I had several problems with taking tests due to my disability, and he went out of his way to help me. He took the time to meet with me in his office and spent 45 minutes of his extremely busy day to help me! He also answered a list of problems/questions I had and burned me a CD disk with all his audio lectures and PowerPoint slides on it. He has been most kind to me and very understanding and considerate.’” Congratulations to Chris for his outstanding service to both the University and each and every student. Congratulations to Dr. David Hoffeditz ’92 in his recent promotion to associate professor and his advancement to full tenure. Tenure is an earned privilege which represents both faculty development and excellence. Tenure is only awarded after a thorough and comprehensive program of evaluation which includes the candidate’s character, professional proficiency, academic development, and the ability to academically advise students. In addition to these professional endorsements of David’s life and ministry at Cedarville comes news along the personal front. He and Dr. Lori Anderson ’97, a counselor in the University’s counseling services, entered into a sacred covenant of marriage on May 13, 2006. Many students have commented how they have appreciated David’s modeling of the single life, as well as how both he and Lori modeled their courtship. Congratulations to both David and Lori! Dr. Greg Couser has been promoted to full professor. This honor recognizes sustained excellence in teaching effectiveness, including integration of faith and learning, along with ongoing contribution to the department, the University, the professional setting, and local church ministries. Greg continues to make major contributions to his family, his local church, his students, Cedarville University, and the academy at large. Congratulations to Greg on this wonderful accomplishment! 14 Summer 2006