With a devotion to inquiry-based teaching and a commitment to education equity, Prof. Divonna Stebick has made a lasting impact on future educators at Gettysburg College.

A highly influential member of our campus since 2003, Stebick serves as a Professor of Sociology in Educational Studies and the Director of the Office of Teacher Education and Certification. She has inspired thousands of Gettysburg students through her engaging courses and even played a key role in reintroducing and expanding the College’s Teacher Certification Program this past spring.

Central to Stebick’s teaching philosophy is the idea that curiosity is essential for learning. “I tell students that they cannot learn if they are not curious,” she explained. “My teaching is inquiry, my research is inquiry, and my grading is inquiry. I use an inquiry approach, giving my students questions to think about while encouraging them come up with questions of their own. My hope is for that initial curiosity to keep my students going and hopefully spark a passion.”

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Recognizing that inquiry depends on effective communication, Stebick strives to create a safe and respectful learning environment for her students. She fosters discussions that ignite reflection and critical thinking to help students navigate their educational journeys. “I want my students to unpack the hiccups, challenges, and celebrations of their educational backgrounds,” she said. “By sharing my own experiences, we can dive into deep conversations and question one another in a friendly way.” 

In her classes, Stebick uses a practice called ungrading, where learning is emphasized more than grades through students’ critical self-reflection and professor feedback. “Think about it like if a boss told you that you did a good job. You would ask, ‘on what?’ Students want specific, constructive feedback and next steps.” 

One of Stebick’s favorite classes to teach is her Introduction to Educational Studies course. “My goal is for students to leave my intro class with a passion for education equity. I want them to be advocates for it, whether it be in public, private, or charter schools.” Once Gettysburg students take her intro class, they can choose to enter the Teacher Certification Program, pursue an Educational Studies minor, or continue to dabble in other Education courses to deepen their understanding.  

Regardless of whether her students plan to enter the teaching field, Stebick encourages lifelong curiosity and continued engagement with education. “If you are going into any field that requires working with people, you also want to learn how to connect with and teach them. A doctor, for instance, wants to learn how to teach their patients and talk to them in an informative way. It’s a valuable aspect of a quality liberal arts education.”

Through their dedication and passion for history, two esteemed Civil War scholars leave enduring legacies focused on empowering people with the knowledge to make the world a better place.

More than a decade ago, Peter Carmichael, former Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Institute, led Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tony Horwitz on a private tour of the nearby Gettysburg Battlefield. Standing in a snowy field overlooking rolling ridgelines once occupied by thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers, two passionate scholars stood together, reliving one of the most important moments in American history.

Even though both Carmichael and Horwitz have been taken from us—the former succumbing to a sudden illness this past summer and the latter to a sudden heart attack in 2019—their legacies will continue to impact future generations of scholars through a collection of books and publications housed in Gettysburg College’s Civil War Institute and Special Collections in Musselman Library.

This past summer, Horwitz’s wife, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks, worked with Carmichael on the donation to Gettysburg. The almost 200-volume collection includes some editions dating back to the Civil War period.

“Tony had deep affection and respect for Gettysburg College, and I know he would be delighted that his beloved books have found a home in the lovely historic precincts of the Civil War Institute and also in the Special Collections,” Brooks said. “Both Tony and Pete shared a deep love of history and understood how its study is essential to illuminating our current predicaments.”

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The majority of the publications have been placed in the CWI’s second-floor library and conference room, filling a tier of shelves marked by a special plaque dedicated to Horwitz. Additionally, 37 titles related to John Brown and 18 other Civil War related titles were sent over to Special Collections in Musselman Library.

Many of the selected books sent to Special Collections include handwritten notations and marginalia by Horwitz as he composed such best-selling books as “Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid that Sparked the Civil War” and the New York Times bestseller “Confederates in the Attic.” One of the oldest books in the collection, “Soldiers’ Letters from Camp, Battle-field, and Prison,” was published in 1865.

Said Jill Ogline Titus, interim director of the Civil War Institute about the Horwitz collection, “Having Tony’s Civil War library at Gettysburg College not only keeps his memory alive amongst the next generation of Civil War scholars, but also undergirds our efforts to encourage students to think broadly about the war’s legacy and upholds our longstanding commitment to fostering thoughtful public conversation about the history and legacy of the Civil War era.”

Since arriving in the fall of 2010, Carmichael worked tirelessly in collaboration with faculty colleagues and campus partners to create opportunities for students to gain historical knowledge and professional development. With the help of his staff, he created the highly successful public history minor and exponentially expanded CWI’s Funded Internship Program, connecting Gettysburg students with national parks, museums, and historical landmarks across the country.

“Peter delighted in working with donors, identifying interesting collections for the College and finding the right match between a benefactor’s desire and the institution’s need,” said Robin Wagner, dean of Musselman Library. “He hit a homerun with the Horwitz collection, trusting his initial intuition that this would be a collection that would benefit both students and scholars.”

Horwitz and Carmichael were both energetic spirits, throwing themselves into their work and enlivening the world around them. They helped people see through the complexities of contemporary issues by providing historical insight, opening the door to figuring out how we can move forward together as a society. Through this expansive and unique collection of books, their legacies will remain forever intertwined at Gettysburg College.

“Both Tony and Pete were giants in this field whose voices are gone far too soon, yet both live on, in their books, in those they inspired, and in the stories of their humor and generosity,” Titus said.

In honor of Carmichael’s legacy, an anonymous donor established the Peter S. Carmichael Endowed Scholarship. For additional information and ways to donate, visit http://gettysburg.edu/carmichael.

Rochester political scientists explain why people do and don’t exercise their right to vote—and the implications of that choice for democracy.

It’s election season, when candidate lawn signs sprout in yards and political messaging seeps into news feeds. With early voting underway in a contentious presidential race, many Americans are preparing to visit their polling place to cast their ballot (and score their “I Voted” sticker). Some will party (or not) like it’s 1907, if one can trust the Election Night in the Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester.

Yet for other voters, Election Day is just another Tuesday.

What does voter turnout mean?

Technically, “voter turnout is the number of people who cast ballots in any given election,” says Mayya Komisarchik, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Rochester.

In the United States, the voting-eligible population comprises citizens of the right age, who are not convicted of a felony—though this depends on state law—and not mentally incapacitated. “But it’s hard to get that granular with numbers, so the voter turnout rate is typically calculated as the number of ballots cast divided by the voting-age population,” she says. “If high turnout is the harbinger of a healthy democracy, we want a high percentage of voter turnout.”

Since 1980, voter turnout for US presidential elections has fluctuated between 50 to 65 percent of eligible voters—with the exception of 2020, when it reached a record high of 67 percent. (Midterm elections draw significantly fewer voters.)

“If high turnout is the harbinger of a healthy democracy, we want a high percentage of voter turnout.”

“Turnout in the US is not super-high relative to other democracies, like in Australia, where voting is compulsory with a fine for not participating,” says Komisarchik.

Even without a slap on the wrist, why aren’t more US citizens voting?

“Given that we’re talking about 51 different electoral systems (each state plus Washington DC) with multi-pronged processes, various restrictions, and lots of contestation, the voter turnout rate doesn’t surprise me,” says James Druckman, the Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science. “States vary dramatically in terms of their registration laws, early voting policies, access to polls, even when absentee ballots are counted.”

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Scheduling is also a factor: In some places, local elections are timed to coincide with midterm or presidential ones, while in other places they are staggered in different years.

Add to this tangle the country’s history of constricted ballot access and voter suppression, through legal means and otherwise: literacy tests with subjective scoring, character witnesses (also subjective), and recent challenges to the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. The finer points of “electioneering” can even penalize distributing water at a polling line.

In the lead-up to Election Day, here are several key points about voter turnout and why it’s important.

Voter “decline” is often really voter disenfranchisement.

Extending the franchise—or giving more people the right to vote—is one way to influence voter turnout.

In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution acknowledged the right of formerly enslaved African American men to vote. Fifty years later, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, legally guaranteeing American women the right to vote, a longstanding goal of the women’s suffrage movement. (Susan B. Anthony was a key player in the movement. On November 5, 1872—well before the 19th Amendment’s ratification—Anthony marched to the polls near her home in Rochester, New York, demanding to vote in the presidential election. She cast her vote, but was subsequently arrested, charged, and indicted.)

The Rochester Curriculum’s only required course teaches writing skills that benefit undergraduate students throughout college—and well beyond, too.

Each year, thousands of courses are offered to undergraduates enrolled in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at the University of Rochester.

But only one course is required as part of the Rochester Curriculum: the primary writing requirement, or Writing 105: Reasoning and Writing. This four-credit course is run by the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program (WSAP) and it teaches students fundamental and essential writing skills.

“Learning to write is about more than communication. It conditions the mind to sort and prioritize information, to be precise, and to organize complex ideas into logical patterns.”

Whether you’re from China or California, Denmark or Denver, India or Indiana, this course is the first step for Rochester students on the road to becoming effective academic communicators—and join the broader community of researchers, scholars, and writers.

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Writing 105 instructors frame their courses around particular topics, making it likely that students can write about a topic that interests them—or have their curiosity piqued by something they hadn’t considered before.

“Students pursue their passions or discover new interests within a vibrant intellectual community,” says Deborah Rossen-Knill, WSAP’s executive director. “They dig deep into the unknown and puzzle through uncertainty aided by research, argument, speaking, and writing in order to articulate, test, and refine their ideas.”

Writing 105 classes fill up quickly, so WSAP’s advice is to compile a list of several sections that appeal to you. If you miss your preferred section in the fall, fear not: most of the same classes are offered again in the spring. It is, however, strongly encouraged that you enroll and complete this course by the end of your first year at Rochester.

Here are four other things to know about the one required course at the University of Rochester.

Workshop with your peers, connect with your instructors

The average incoming undergraduate class at the University of Rochester has approximately 1,400 students. Yet Writing 105 classes are deliberately capped at 15 students per class, with some sections maxing out at 10 people.

With a handful of exceptions, each class is taught by one instructor, making for an interactive learning environment reminiscent of a writers’ workshop or retreat. This gives you the chance to get to know your teachers while developing your communication and writing skills with a cohort of peers.

“That’s very helpful to first-year students who need recommendation letters for various scholarships and other programs,” says Whitney Gegg-Harrison, an associate professor in WSAP and a Writing 105 instructor.

Focus on the write stuff

Students are required to write as part of nearly every undergraduate major throughout college—and Writing 105 helps prepare them with the necessary writing skills. Students who assume that going into STEM fields or performing arts means they won’t be doing any writing are in for a surprise.

“Learning to write is about more than communication,” says Paul Funkenbusch, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and with the Materials Science Program. “It conditions the mind to sort and prioritize information, to be precise, and to organize complex ideas into logical patterns. In my experience, the ability to write well is strongly correlated with the ability to think well.”

Maggie Scholer ’24, who earned degrees last spring in chemistry and environmental science, says her Writing 105 course titled “Modern Love” was formative for her college experience. “It not only refined my writing abilities but also improved my editing skills through our regular peer-review process for assignments,” she says.

As sneakers skid across the gym floor and the basketball is passed from player to player, physical therapists Natalie (Peterson) ’17 Chris Meinhold ’20 watch closeby—ready to provide critical on the court assistance as needed and cheering on the players they’ve trained with over the course of the past two weeks. The basketball swishes, and their team—the USA men’s deaf basketball team—wins the 2023 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Heraklion, Greece as the crowd erupts in cheers. The USA women’s team follows suit.

Their story traces back to their days studying and training in Azusa Pacific’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Several years before they met, as Natalie considered her post graduate options, she was struck by the workplace excellence of her colleague—an APU alumna. This pushed her to visit campus to see just what the DPT program was all about.

“It was an emotional experience when I went to visit. I felt like I was supposed to be there,” said Natalie. “There’s no other explanation other than God orchestrating that.”

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She enrolled in the program and began developing the same excellence she noticed in her colleague, soon finding herself in a hands-on orthopediatrics residency with Kaiser Permanente which continued on into a career post-graduation.

“APU not only set me up for success in the field, but how to look at the patient as a whole—not just their injury or diagnosis,” said Natalie. “This is really what sets apart their graduates.”

Her ties with APU remained as she served as an adjunct faculty member, giving what she had learned to up-and-coming physical therapists, including DPT student Chris.

“When I had my first visit at APU, the faculty I interacted with were unlike those at other schools, specifically associate professor Michael Wong, PT, DPT,” said Chris. “I knew he would not just give me what I needed to pass the boards, but encourage me to reach above and beyond. This passion for the field captivated me.”

Chris and Natalie crossed paths briefly during his time in the program, but went separate ways—with little idea as to how God would bring them together again. Several months later, both living in Orange County, they reconnected over their love for the coast at Huntington Beach. “The rest is history!” said Natalie, and the couple got married in September of 2022.

Both advancing their career in Southern California, the two felt a nudge to take on a new opportunity, so they packed their bags and moved overseas to Germany in 2023. Natalie settled into a role as a physical therapist for a professional tennis player, and Chris dove into working remotely as an adjunct professor on PhysioU, an online educational platform created by Wong. Because they didn’t work a traditional 9-5 clinic job, both were open to whatever endeavors God brought to them—in this case, serving as the physical therapists for the USA men and women’s deaf basketball team at the World Championships.

“I have an aunt and two cousins who are deaf, as well as a foundation in sign language, so this community has always been close to my heart,” said Natalie. “I knew immediately this is something I wanted to do.”

They began preparing for the two week event, drawing on their APU education and professional experiences to design an effective training program from scratch. When they arrived in Heraklion, Greece, the two hit the ground running—working directly with players, sharing meals together, providing emergency assistance, and attending over a dozen games. Whether tending to a hamstring strain one-on-one or participating in team workouts, both Chris and Natalie drew on what they learned at APU, taking the time to learn the athletes’ stories beyond that of a patient.

“Since we spent such a concentrated amount of time with the players, we were able to learn their backgrounds,” said Chris. “As I provided my physical therapy services, they taught me so much about the deaf community and gave me a new sense of understanding. It was really special to be a part of that.”

Both teams walked away with gold medals, but this was not the only marker of success for Chris and Natalie.

When a family is grounded like a sturdy tree, even the most torrential weather cannot tear them apart. David Saenz ’24, who grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico, attributes his bravery, adaptability, and faith to his family. He carries immense passion for filmmaking, remains rooted in his Mexican culture, and hopes to share an aura of positivity in every smile to someone across campus, conversation with someone new, and act of kindness to a stranger.

Born in El Paso, Texas, Saenz moved around many times with his mom, older brother, and younger sister. They lived in Guadalajara, different parts of Chihuahua, moved to Ohio, and then back to the city of Chihuahua. “I had a very flexible perspective at a young age by interacting with lots of people, living in different cultures, making new friends, and adapting to new regions,” he said. Most importantly, Saenz’s childhood led him to develop bravery in every endeavor. “Moving to another country is scary, but I felt ready and grateful that I had learned to adapt.” No matter where he goes or who he’s surrounded by, Saenz remains true to himself, seeking to embrace his essence.

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Saenz’s family is the most influential force in his life. “I am the gentleman and man of God that I am today because of my mom and brother. I am my funny, outgoing self because of my sister. Thanks to them I’m here,” he said. His mom is his biggest inspiration. As a smart, loving woman of faith, she has encouraged him to pursue his dreams, setting an example of courage and perseverance.

“No matter what we’re going through, the four of us are always united.”

Ever since he was a child, Saenz was fascinated by cinema and knew he wanted to be a director. He went to Pasadena City College to immerse himself in Southern California culture and strengthen his English speaking skills. In Fall 2021, Saenz transferred to Azusa Pacific University because of the extensive cinematic arts program, ability to learn about filmmaking from a Christian perspective, and opportunities to build connections so close to the entertainment industry.

With directing as his concentration, Saenz hopes to create stories that offer inspiration, hope, and strength to all audiences. “Everyone is fighting their own battles, and if the films I make can encourage them to keep going, that would be my biggest satisfaction,” he said. Saenz values telling stories in unique ways, creating new worlds, and getting to the heart of humanity. His experience at APU so far has given him opportunities to get hands-on experience doing what he loves, learn from peers who share the same passion, and learn from industry professionals who mentor students with faith, leadership, and excellence in mind. This May, his capstone film “KI’EK,” which he wrote and directed, will premiere at the School of the Arts Industry Spotlight at Warner Bros.

Saenz’s journey in the U.S. has taught him to break free from his comfort zone, and to sometimes be okay with feeling alone, knowing that God is always with him, and his family is always cheering him on. “Moving to Southern California has helped me appreciate what I love: my culture’s food, and my family. I learned to be brave and that there are so many ways to grow,” he said. In moments of loneliness, Saenz poured himself into hobbies such as basketball and working out. Ultimately, knowing his family supports him even when he’s away gives Saenz the joy and drive to continue working toward his goals.

Faith in Christ has shaped Saenz in countless ways. He recalled going through difficult seasons when his faith faltered. “Somehow faith always came back to me after those hard situations,” he said. “Faith has broken me and rebuilt me stronger each time.” Saenz strives to continue growing as a man of God, doing everything with Christ in mind to steer his direction.

Saenz aims to implement aspects of his Mexican culture that he values most, such as being decisive, brave, and optimistic while taking risks. “I want to encourage people to have fun, to feel comfortable saying hi to others even if you only saw them once. Make connections and enjoy the good things in life like food, music, and anything beautiful,” he said. Saenz also hopes to share how important it is to think of the legacy each of us leaves, and to take risks in pursuit of what matters most. He’s learned to continue remaining true to himself.

“Never forget where you come from and don’t use your cultural essence as a trend; use it as a strong aspect of your personality.”

Whether he’s trying an artistic technique behind a camera, spending time at the gym with friends, or exploring somewhere new, Saenz’s dedication to implementing kindness, acceptance, and love shines brightly. Like a plant’s firm roots in its foundation, Saenz’s devotion to his faith, family, and heritage have cultivated his growth as a man of God with a mission to inspire others.

Brian Plummer, PhD, is known among students for offering words of affirmation at the end of each class, sharing wisdom and “rules to live by” at the end of the semester, and ultimately using his humor and optimism to create a lasting impact. He frequently tells them, “stay beautiful,” “you matter,” “Plummer loves ya,” and many other encouraging phrases. His role as a history and political science professor combines his passion for mentorship, storytelling, and faith in Christ.

Plummer, born and raised in Southern California, developed an interest in learning history when he was 7-years-old and his father took him to the movies, telling him they were going to watch a history film. While he was disinterested at first, Plummer became captivated by and surprised to see Raiders of the Lost Ark. From that point on, Plummer had an eagerness to discover the adventure, romance, and action that takes place in historical events.

“History tells us who we are,” he said. “It informs us of our values. Every choice we make on a daily basis—from the coffee we buy—to the music we listen to, shapes history.”

During his undergraduate years at Cal Poly Pomona, Plummer’s dedication to his studies confirmed his love for history. He looks back at his college days with fondness, as the professors he had expressed care and understanding for him as a person. As a fourth generation educator in his family, Plummer had hoped to break free from a career in teaching. While he spent a few years working in government agencies, his friends and family recognized Plummer’s talent for explaining ideas to others and encouraged him to pursue teaching. He always had a love for young adults and wanted to teach at the college level, so he returned to school for a doctorate, which he earned from Claremont Graduate University in 2011.

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In May 2003, while Plummer’s father was teaching in the graduate education program at Azusa Pacific University, he connected Plummer to the Department of History and Political Science to apply for a position. He received a call two weeks before the fall semester started, asking him to teach a class from scratch. “I was woefully unprepared. I thought in order to teach you just had to be smart, but I learned that there is a lot more to it,” he said. Plummer’s first few years as a professor were formative for his career journey, as he gained confidence by listening to his students’ needs. “I used to stand in front of a podium and read from my notes, because that was all I had seen from other professors,” he said, “but one day, a student asked if I had ever thought about using PowerPoint, and by doing that it not only helped my students, but also allowed me to prepare material better.”

Plummer appreciates the enthusiasm APU students bring into the classroom. “They are generally well prepared and have a solid focus. They know what God put them on earth for and have a sense of purpose to achieve their goals,” he said. One of his favorite classes to teach is American Foreign Affairs, because it gives him the opportunity to share how Christians have influenced American policies. “Jesus calls us to be the light of the world, so we shouldn’t separate our Sunday mornings and roles in government.” Plummer strives to show students that morality matters, and our decisions form history. He also enjoys teaching California history, exploring events surrounding the gold rush, mission system, Hollywood, and the citrus industry.

For Plummer, one of the best parts of being a professor for more than 20 years has been building connections with students. “Many think that it’s the professor’s job to impart knowledge of a field, but the bigger part of our job is imparting our own life experiences onto students,” he said. Plummer hopes students find him relatable, and to show how much he cares about them as people, he takes one day every semester to share the story of how he met his wife and proposed to her. “I knew nothing about dating as a college student, and I felt like no one would love me, so I want students to feel like I understand what they are going through.”

Plummer inspires students to never underestimate their potential. “Through your intentional acts of being a godly person, you have the opportunity to shape the world around you,” he said. Through every history lesson, Plummer strives to show how the choices people made in the past influence where we are today. By placing faith at the forefront of his lessons, Plummer teaches students that God has a plan and calling for everyone. “Looking back at my college days, I view them as my godless years, but I see that rejection of faith as something I needed to go through, because I now value my walk with God more than ever.”

Plummer’s interactions with students—whether on Cougar Walk discussing “rules to live by,” or in his office telling an anecdote about the autographed books on his shelf—are a testament to God’s purpose for his life, one Plummer is grateful to fulfill. “I often think about how if I would’ve followed a self-destructive path earlier on, I wouldn’t have had an influence on even just one student today, and that student might have an impact on someone else,” he said. “If I can help other people through my job, and show students that everyone matters, whether in a small or large way, I’m grateful to have the opportunity to do that.” His commitment to spreading joy, encouragement, and enthusiasm with everyone he meets is what makes Plummer’s influence in students’ lives worthwhile.

Imagine a university community where all students, faculty, staff, and administrators experience a heightened sense of community and belonging—an open-enrolled, Christ-centered community where all employees and students are seen, spiritually formed, intellectually stimulated, socially connected, and culturally adept with faith-informed resolve to advance the work of God in the world. Imagine a community where there are no disparities in success outcomes across diverse categorical lines. Envision a university community where all faculty, staff, and students are thriving and experiencing:

• Membership: a true sense of belonging that translates to thriving, holistic outcomes.
• Relationship: the ability to relate to and establish authentic, meaningful connections with peers and colleagues within the community.
• Ownership: the opportunity to leverage one’s faith, strengths, expertise, and unique capacity to offer contribution within and outside of the community.
• Partnership: the opportunity to cultivate and optimize interdependent relationships in learning, building, and serving collaboratively to make a difference.

¹ Adapted from Chavis and McMillan, 1986

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Why is Diversity Important?

At Azusa Pacific University, diversity is not a secular concept but a biblical one. The Bible includes a recurring theme of diversity as an expression of God’s image, love, and boundless creativity. Scripture begins with the Creation narrative, which illuminates God’s infinite and creative power (Genesis 1-2), and it ends with a descriptive, Spirit-filled vision from the Apostle John describing a multiethnic, multicultural, and multilingual Kingdom (Revelation 7) under the rule of the Lord. We see diversity in Luke’s account of the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2. We also see it reflected throughout Jesus’ ministry as He engaged, loved, fed, healed, and ministered to people from a variety of backgrounds, including the Samaritan woman in John 4, children and the elderly in Matthew 18 and Isaiah 46:4, the physically impaired in John 9 and Mark 2, the psychologically and spiritually distressed in Mark 5, and so many others in terms of social, political, racial, and economic standing. Diversity mattered to Jesus, so it should be important to us.

Because a commitment to diversity is a biblical distinctive, it’s also a missional priority. To fulfill our institutional mission of advancing the work of God in the world, the APU community must effectively engage an increasingly diverse and complex world. Fulfilling the Great Commission in today’s culture requires faith, courage, discernment, and cultural dexterity to spread and live out the Gospel. Current (and forecasted) student demographics on many college campuses show a significant rise in female students, first-generation college students, students of color, international students, and undocumented students; APU reflects these statistics.

These demographic shifts translate into a rich mosaic of faculty, staff, and students. Higher education research confirms that diversity enhances the education experience, fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, prompts creativity and innovation, bolsters community engagement, increases preparedness for organizations and industries that have become increasingly diverse, and translates to other measurable benefits for the individual, institution, and society as a whole. This development also presents an opportunity to consider ways we can advance our mission and legacy of transformation within a community reflecting myriad backgrounds. Steps toward this goal include deep understanding of the faculty, staff, and students and how they experience APU, and creating a shared vision for cultivating belonging, which translates to holistic gains for the entire university.

Dominique Johnson ’10 is driven to pour into the next generation. After 13 years playing professional basketball in the NBA D-League, for many international teams, and in the Big3, Johnson returned to Azusa Pacific University to serve as assistant coach on the men’s basketball team. “I wanted to share my knowledge and experience,” Johnson said. “I talked with (head coach) Pete Bond and he said I should start here. I’m grateful for the opportunity and it’s been great to be back at APU.” Johnson’s journey back to his alma mater was a long one, filled with lots of life lessons that he hopes to pass on.
A Detroit native, Johnson discovered his love for basketball as a child and began playing for his middle and high school teams. After graduating from high school, he moved to Memphis, and began playing college basketball at Southwest Tennessee Community College. After a standout sophomore season, he was recruited by several schools and decided to transfer to APU.

“When I visited APU, I saw the big God First sign on the wall in the gym and everything just felt right,” he said. “I didn’t even fly back to Tennessee. My friends just shipped my stuff out here.”

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The natural fit translated to enormous success for Johnson and the men’s basketball team. In 2008-09, Johnson paced the squad in points at 17.2 per game and three-point field goals with 70 on the season. “Coach (Justin) Leslie broke down my whole game and taught me how to play high percentage shots, spacing, and positioning. I was like a raw piece of clay and he molded me,” Johnson said. “He showed me how to play the right way.” Johnson’s achievements earned the recognition of NAIA All-American third team. He led the Cougars to a 24-10 record and a Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) championship. “It took a while, but when we all started trusting each other, we hit our stride and were almost unstoppable.”

The following year, as a senior, Johnson played even better, earning NAIA All-American first team honors. APU won the GSAC championship again and made it all the way to the NAIA Championship. Unfortunately, the Cougars lost in the final seconds to Oklahoma Baptist. “It was a brutal loss. We sunk a game winning shot at the buzzer, but it turned out the clock had expired literally .1 seconds before the ball left my teammate’s hands,” Johnson said. “That team was special. I’ll never forget that season.”

Although his time at APU came to a close, Johnson’s basketball career was just taking off. He was selected by the Idaho Stampede in the 2010 NBA D-League Draft, but never played a game for them after getting cut right before the season. “That was the first time I had ever been cut from a team. It taught me a lot about the politics of the D-League,” he said. Johnson rebounded, signing with the Texas Legends, where he played for two years. He went on to play with the Canton Charge for a season before deciding to move on from the D-League.

Throughout the pages of the last several issues of APU Life we have intentionally focused on APU’s unwavering commitment to Christ-centered higher education. After all, how can we claim to be a God First institution if the Truth of God’s Word doesn’t permeate every crack and crevice of this place?

Such was my message back in August as 700 faculty and staff gathered in the Felix Event Center (and online) to usher in the beginning of a new academic year and the start of the fall semester. It was a powerful day of worship and prayer celebrating God’s faithfulness to APU.

At the heart of our gathering was a message I felt compelled by God to deliver—a reminder, if you will, of APU’s clear Christian identity and purpose. Having spent my first year immersed in APU’s mission and engaged with our many stakeholders, it was important to me that we commission this academic year with a very clear reminder of who we are and why we exist.

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I led the community through the What We Believe document that is foundational to our mission. It outlines our core convictions as expressed through our Statement of Faith, Daily Living Expectations, Four Cornerstones, Statement of Academic Freedom, Evangelical Commitment, Statement on Diversity, Statement on Human Sexuality, and much more. If you’ve never read this document, I strongly encourage you to do so. It can be found on our website here.

I reminded the APU community of the challenges facing all of Christian higher education and the importance of us remaining faithful to God’s call on this institution. I described how this will require laserlike attentiveness and a daily commitment to stewarding the mission of APU in ways that honor and please God. And I talked about how faithfulness to mission will require bold decision making, anchored in courage and conviction, and a level of organizational attentiveness and resolve to stay the course.

I went on to say that APU will not compromise its biblical values and convictions. We will not succumb to the pressures of culture. We won’t let things slide. We will hold each other to the highest levels of accountability. We will pursue Christlikeness in our work, in our scholarship, and in our relationships with one another.

And we will make “faithfulness to God” our highest institutional priority.

Toward the end of my address, I asked the APU community to join me in recommitting ourselves to our time-honored mission—asking that we fully live into our identity and calling as a Christ-centered university.

I believe so strongly that what our culture needs now more than ever is a generation of students and graduates who are trained and prepared to be at the absolute top of their game professionally, and equipped with a winsome and articulate biblical worldview that points people to the saving message of Jesus Christ. As one of the largest faith-based universities in America, APU has a special calling and responsibility to be the aroma of Christ.

In many ways, our fall kickoff event was a watershed moment for the faculty and staff of APU, with many expressing deep gratitude for missional clarity and conviction. At the end of the day, we spent time in corporate prayer, asking God to guide and direct us and to bless the semester ahead—how appropriate as we celebrate 125 years since the founding of this university.

In the days that followed, I reached out to many of you directly, asking that you join me in a grassroots effort I’m calling AzusaPrays. To the hundreds and hundreds of you who emailed me directly, thank you! Thank you for agreeing to pray for APU every day as we seek God’s will and provision for this institution.

If you’re not yet part of AzusaPrays, I invite you to join today. Simply email me at amorris@apu.edu with the two words “I’m in” and I’ll add you to the growing list of friends and supporters who are petitioning God on our behalf. In return, I’ll send you a short list of monthly prayer requests that can be part of your regular quiet time with God.

As I begin year two of my time at the helm of APU, I do so recognizing the immeasurable power of prayer, and the incredible promise that APU holds to educate and disciple a generation of students to be salt and light. You are dear partners with us in this ministry, and your faithful support is greatly needed and much appreciated.

God is continuing to do incredible things through our faculty, staff, and students. Thank you for standing with us in the great work we call Azusa Pacific University!