A world-renowned expert in leadership will keynote the Mid-America Leadership Institute, Feb. 3-5, 2009, sponsored by Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City.

Dr. John C. Maxwell is an internationally-recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold more than 16 million books.  His organizations have trained more than two million leaders worldwide. 

Anderson University (Anderson, Indiana) recently announced a search for the role of Vice President for Academic Affairs and invites applications and nominations for the position. The university is sponsored by the Church of God, Anderson, Ind., with roots in the Wesleyan/Holiness tradition. It enrolls over 2,700 students, has a faculty of 145 FTE and has an annual budget in excess of 63 million. The university is composed of two colleges, and three schools offering a full range of undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in business, music, nursing and teacher education and a graduate School of Theology. It is primarily a residential institution but has a growing program in adult and continuing education. It holds accreditation from ACBSP, ATS, CSWE, NASM, NATA, CAATE, NCATE, HLC-NCA and CCNE.

For the first time in its history, Mid-America Christian University will hold a fall graduation ceremony. 

Thanks to increasing numbers of graduates, MACU will hold its second graduation ceremony of 2008 at 2 p.m., Dec. 13, in the University Chapel on the MACU campus in Oklahoma City. In May, a school record of 281 students received diplomas.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Warner Pacific College has selected Dr. Andrea Cook as its seventh president, following a national search to replace former president Jay Barber Jr., who retired in May after twelve years in office. An experienced university administrator, Dr. Cook is the first female president in Warner Pacific’s 71-year-old history. She will hold the title President-Elect until her nomination is confirmed by the General Assembly of the Church of God at its annual convention in June 2009.

The Church of God Foundation welcomes Dr. Jay A. Barber, Jr., president emeritus of Warner Pacific College as the newest member of the Foundation’s team. Capitalizing on his unique relationship across the movement and tremendous expertise in the area of gift planning, Barber will join the Foundation as senior consultant for stewardship services.

Lake Wales, FL (October 28, 2008) – Warner Southern College, the Christian liberal arts college founded in 1968 on the western shore of Crooked Lake, is now Warner University. “The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change the name effective October 28, 2008,” President Greg Hall said. “The change comes at a pivotal time in our history. We have been a four-year college for 40 years, have offered master degree programs since 2001 and have greatly expanded campus facilities over the past 15 years. The name change broadens the institution’s image to more accurately reflect the quality and diversity of our people and programs.”

Anderson University recently announced that Dr. Carl H. Caldwell, vice-president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, will retire at the conclusion of the 2008-09 academic year.  Upon retirement, Dr. Caldwell will conclude a distinguished career of 38 years in academic and administrative leadership.  He has served at Anderson University since the spring of 1996.

Lake Wales, FL— Warner Southern’s Fall 2008 Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, October 14 from 3–6 p.m. in the Rigel Center. The Career Services Department planned the event, which is open to students, alumni and members of the community. Exhibitors include Polk Works, Rita Staffing, Bright House Networks, H & R Block, Enterprise, Walgreen’s Management, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County School Board, Homeland Security, Mid Florida Credit Union, Lake Wales Medical Center and YMCA of Lake Wales.

For the eighth time in its history, Warner Pacific College is searching for a new president, and I am asking you to prayerfully consider what role you might play in this transition.  Maybe you know an ideal candidate that you could encourage to apply, possibly you are feeling called to apply for the position yourself, or perhaps you will join us in prayer for God’s wisdom, leading, and direction during this important process.

In recent years, Warner Pacific College has established financial stability unprecedented in the institution’s history, and has begun the process of enhancing the College’s reputation in the Pacific Northwest.  After several years of financial challenge, Warner Pacific was able to retire all of its long-term operational indebtedness in February of 2007.  For the first time since 1940, the College is in the position to plan for the future without the encumbrances of the financial challenges of the past.

Anderson University welcomes alumni, family and friends back this weekend for fun and fellowship during Homecoming 2008, titled “U R AU” October 17-18. Along with the annual homecoming football game and introduction of the homecoming king, queen and court, there will also be opportunities to enjoy the RavenFest, class and academic reunions, and a theatrical production entitled “Seussical.”

For more information about Anderson University’s 2008 Homecoming celebration, contact the AU Office of Alumni Relations at 765-641-4100, 765-641-3888 (fax), or visit the AU public Web site at www.anderson.edu/homecoming.