2006 Miracle Yearbook

Dr. Kevin Sims Dean School of Social Science & Professional Studies The School of Social Science and Professional Studies strived to create Christian leaders who understand the proper integration of faith and their professions. The Business Department intended to develop business leaders who are discerning, competent, and influencing their organizations, professions, and culture from a biblical paradigm. The department furthered this goal by adding Dr. Richard Martinez as a professor of management,funding $150,000 to develop a professional trading room, and creating a student/faculty consulting group to assist local businesses.The Education Department endeavored to prepare quality Christian teachers with a biblical world view, which will be manifested in their ability to teach students effectively around the world. In accordance with their strive for quality, on March 25-26, the department went through a rigorous six- point test and visitation by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education to become NCATE accredited. The Psychology Department introduced students to the world of research with a strong emphasis on classroom critical thinking that they might understand people and life from a biblical perspective. In September, a number of CU Psychology students participated in the World Conference of the American Association of Christian Counselors. The Social Sciences and History Department's mission was to serve competently in a multicultural society and global community while integrating a Christian worldview. In accordance with this goal, Professor George Huff received a summer grant to research "Integration of Faith and Learning" and presented his results at a social work conference in Chicago in February. Department of Social Science and History Dr. Murray Murdoch Department Chair Dr. Nelson Henning Associate Professor David Meyer Assistant Professor Patrick Oliver Assistant Professor Dr. Mark Smith Assistant Professor George Huff Assistant Professor Dr. Tom Mach Associate Professor Faculty a Staff 45