2021 Commencement Program

Colorado Christian University Commencement Saturday, May 8, 2021

Greetings from the President May 8, 2021 Dear CCU Graduates, Congratulations! Today we are celebrating one of the most significant achievements of your life — graduation from Colorado Christian University. You’ve studied hard and God has blessed your efforts. This is a very, very important milestone for you and your family. On behalf of the trustees, faculty, and staff of CCU, I want to express our admiration for all you have achieved. We are honored to have been a part of your experience at CCU and we wish God’s richest blessings for you in the future. We look forward with enthusiasm to hearing of your future achievements. Before you go, let me offer a few words of parting advice: • Take some time right now to think about how you want to invest the next five to ten years of your life. Don’t drift. Prayerfully, set specific goals. It’s been said that if you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time. • Be a servant with what you know. Knowledge and degrees can make you proud — don’t let them. Instead, be thankful for the opportunity you’ve had and use it to serve others. • Keep learning. As Mark Twain said, “Most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72.” Don’t let your education stop with your graduation today. Remember — leaders are readers. • Strive for excellence in everything you do. Work hard, give back, choose your friends wisely, and stay close to your family forever. • Most importantly, love and honor Jesus Christ and walk as closely with Him as you can. Be courageous and faithful (Proverbs 3:1-8). • Please stay in touch with CCU! Well done, graduates! We are proud of you. Yours in His Service,

Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D. President Colorado Christian University

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Table of Contents Commencement Speaker..................................................................................................................................................p. 4 Order of the Program: College of Adult and Graduate Studies.........................................................................................p. 5

Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Doctoral Degrees.......................................................p. 8

Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Graduate Degrees......................................................p. 9

Degree Candidates: College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Degrees.............................................p. 12

Order of the Program: College of Undergraduate Studies.................................................................................................p. 17

Degree Candidates: College of Undergraduate Studies...........................................................................................p. 20

University Honors............................................................................................................................................................p. 25 Academic Regalia.............................................................................................................................................................p. 26 Traditions of CCU...........................................................................................................................................................p. 27 About the University........................................................................................................................................................p. 28 University History............................................................................................................................................................p. 29 University Distinctives.....................................................................................................................................................p. 30 Faculty

College of Adult and Graduate Studies...................................................................................................................p. 32

College of Undergraduate Studies...........................................................................................................................p. 38

University Leadership.......................................................................................................................................................p. 45

Board of Trustees & Advisory Council, President's Cabinet

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Commencement Speaker Jerry B. Jenkins, HD ’07 Author, Member of the Board of Trustees Jerry B. Jenkins, former Vice President for Publishing and currently writer-at-large for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, is the author of almost 200 books, including over 62,000,000 copies of the best-selling Left Behind series. The former editor of Moody Magazine, Jenkins’ writing has appeared in Time, Reader’s Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. He and Left Behind coauthor Tim LaHaye were profiled in a 2004 Newsweek Magazine cover story entitled “The New Prophets of Revelation.” Jenkins speaks widely, primarily on writing, and is also a soughtafter humorist — he wrote the nationally syndicated sports comic strip, Gil Thorp, from 1996-2004. His nonfiction books include as-told-to biographies with Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Bill Gaither, Orel Hershiser, Luis Palau, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and Sammy Tippit among many others. The Hershiser and Ryan books reached the New York Times best-seller list along

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with Just as I Am, the memoirs of Billy Graham. Beginning in 1993, Jenkins spent 13 months assisting Graham with his autobiography. He considers their time spent together as the privilege of a lifetime. Jenkins owns Jenkins Entertainment, a filmmaking company in Los Angeles that produced the critically-acclaimed movie “Hometown Legend,” based on Jenkins’ book of the same name. “Hometown Legend” was listed as one of the Top 10 family films of 2002 by Good News Communication’s MOVIEGUIDE. Jenkins also owns the Christian Writers Guild, a nearly 2,000-member worldwide organization aimed at training tomorrow’s professional Christian writers at a variety of ages. Colorado Christian University awarded Jenkins the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in May 2007. Jenkins also chairs the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing program and developed the curriculum, which is offered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. He has been a member of the CCU Board of Trustees since 2018. He and his wife, Dianna, live in Colorado and have three grown sons and three grandchildren.

College of Adult and Graduate Studies 2021 Ceremony Saturday, May 8, 2021 Nine O'Clock in the Morning

JEFFERSON COUNTY STADIUM Lakewood, Colorado

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Master of Ceremonies

Student Address

Mr. Eric Hogue Vice President of Advancement Processional March

Jeanna Coursey School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Presentation of Honors

Denver Brass Quintet “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar

Dr. Sarah Scherling Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Marshals

Outstanding Doctoral Student

Mr. David Bechtold Dean of Student Services College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Jeehyun Yoon Lim School of Nursing and Health Professions

Mr. Brady Young Student Retention Specialist College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Outstanding Graduate Students

National Anthem † Denver Brass Quintet “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Introductory Remarks Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Invocation* Mr. Tim McTavish ’10 Chair, Board of Trustees

Kevin Michael Hein School of Behavioral and Social Sciences David Mau School of Biblical and Theological Studies Salvador Franco-Carbajal School of Business and Technology Rachel Elaine Frecka School of Education Professions Carmen Nicole Hobson School of Nursing and Health Professions Outstanding Undergraduate Students Natalie Marie Bornemann School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Fred D. Miller II School of Biblical and Theological Studies

† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps. * Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Jeanna Coursey School of Business and Technology

Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Dr. Barry Vann Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

April Greene School of Education Professions

Dr. Earl Waggoner Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Madison Kolb School of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Mellani J. Day Dean, School of Business and Technology

Commencement Address Jerry B. Jenkins, HD ’07 Author, Member of the Board of Trustees

Dr. Wendy Elliott Wendover Dean, School of Education Professions Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association

Presentation of Doctoral Degree Candidates Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Presentation of Master Degree Candidates

Mr. Terry J. Nutall ’15, ’19 School of Biblical and Theological Studies School of Business and Technology Closing Comments

Dr. Barry Vann Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dr. Earl Waggoner Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies Dr. Mellani J. Day Dean, School of Business and Technology

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Dr. Biff Gore Member, Board of Trustees Recessional

Dr. Wendy Elliott Wendover Dean, School of Education Professions Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Denver Brass Quintet “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” by Ludwig van Beethoven

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Doctoral Degree Candidates School of Nursing and Health Professions Doctor of Nursing Practice Melissa Louise Allen MSN, Colorado Christian University BSN, Denver School of Nursing B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder

Shawn T. Anderson MSN, Regis University BSN, California State University, Long Beach

Jennifer Lisa Heisser MSN, University of Phoenix BSN, University of Phoenix

Dissertation: Compassionate Care – Affectively Putting the Heart Back into Nursing

Dissertation: The Effect of a High-Fidelity Mock Code Simulation on the Self-Confidence and Anxiety of New Graduate Nurses

Tammie Lynn Huddle MSN, University of Northern Colorado BSN, Metropolitan State University

Cheryl Ann King MSN, University of Colorado, Boulder BSN, University of Colorado, Boulder

Jeehyun Yoon Lim MSN, Colorado Christian University BSN, Soonchunhyang University of South Korea

Dissertation: Implementing a Resiliency Toolkit to Reduce Burnout in Medical-Surgical Nurses

Dissertation: Community Support for Women with Opioid Use Disorder and their Newborns: A Toolkit to Support Breastfeeding

Dissertation: The Effect of Telehealth Management on Hemoglobin A1C Levels in Multi-Ethnic Patients with Type II Diabetes

Dissertation: Nurse Leader Rounding and the Impact on Patient Satisfaction in a Community Hospital

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program do not confer a degree upon a student, do not certify that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements, and may not be used as proof of completion of the degree requirements. Participation indicates that an individual is a candidate for graduation. All eligible degree candidates at the time of printing were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and are included in the program. 1 University Honors 2 Cum Laude 3 Magna Cum Laude 4 Summa Cum Laude 5 Graduate Honors Laude, University, and Graduate honors published here are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the time of printing. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Peggy J. Adams Jace G. Allen5 Denise N. Arrington5 Keri Cook Assante5 Paul McGregor Assante5 Karen T. Ausel5 Lindsay Afton Barker Jodi Craft Bates Derek Regis Bayne5 Danielle Suzanne Beason5 Kristen Rose Beaumont5 Laurel Anne Becker5 Katelynn D. Beldin5 Marie Kriz Osting Beltran Emily Susan Berger5 Courtney Eileen Best Jason James Bickley5 Ashley Bonomo5 Shawn M. Brewer5 Joshua Stephen Brown5 Priscilla Anne Brown Ashley Taylor Byrne Donna M. Canal5 Ruth Corrinne Caporello5 Carly Alexandra Cassidy Lauren Clark Johnson5 Matthew William Cooney5 Andrea Danielle Coopersmith

Rene Tenorio Corral Karen Guiselle Corrales Lynsey Lee Crevier5 Alyssa J. Dahlberg5 Ethan Dahlberg5 Evelyn De La Cruz Jessica M. Depweg 5 Kiley Dixon Silvia Doss5 Jamie K. Erdman Jillian R. Fields5 Kathryn Anne Flerlage5 Rebecca D. Frazier Kelli Lynn Freeman Amy Adair Freund5 Shelby Erin Fuhs5 Olivia Nicole Garcia5 Christin Gardner Brooke JoAnne Genovese5 Ashley Marie Gonzales5 Jessica Patricia Gonzalez Jill Renae Goodman5 Pamela S. Harms5 Lindsay Frances Harris5 Jason Harshberger5 Toby Allen Heidt Kevin Michael Hein5 Rachel K. Heuchert5 Jota Hockmuth5 LaKeisha DeMeco Howard Joshua David Howlett5 Bradley S. Hunt Sara Anna Maria Huntington5

LaNette J. Jackson Angela Jaime Roussel Javier5 Cybil Johnson5 Joseph W. Johnson5 Matthew Joslin Melissa Kallweit5 Logan Mackenzie Keville5 Ashley Siera Klein Emily Marie Kunze5 Leandi Langenegger5 Isabella Lee Traci L. Lee5 Sarah M. Lewis5 Novellette Lindsay-Arroyo Erica Lauren Lisby5 Genelyn Reas Maidwell5 Tabitha Dashae Majekodunmi Elise Kathleen Malone Syl Manlove5 Jennifer M. Manning Jo Leda Judith Martin5 Maritza Martinez KayEllen McKenzie5 Madelyn Brooke McLean5 John Paul Mertens5 Sarah Ann Mientus Robert Clayton Moore5 Brenda Annette Martinez-Murphy5 Ruth Linnea Muse5 Francesca Nelson5 Charla A. Newcomb5 Julie Marie Noyes5

Michelle A. O'Flynn5 Eyrika Pak5 Christine Nicole Penwell Jerusha Pervenecki5 Linda Jeanette Pervenecki5 Melissa Carleen Peterson Shellen Heather Pinnt5 Gina Renae Porter5 Jessica Anne Pozzato5 Alyssa Joelle Pressley5 Sienna Marie Ressel Frederich L. Rhodes Christine E. Ross5 Emily Rowe5 Julianne K. Sample Holly Elise Sargent Jennifer Saturday5 Bridgette D. Schellenger Kelsie Jordan Schoenly5 Jessica M. Sepulveda5 Emily Marie Sherwood5 David M. Shumate Staci Simmerman Shannon Maura St. James Diana Carolina Smith Lamprea5 Karri Tynille Smith5 Stephanie L. Staggs Kelly Sullivan5 Amina Tamachi5 Brittanie Morgan Thebeau5 Ashley Nicole Thomas5 Jamie Renae Van Voorst Donnah Carroll Vance

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates Heather A. Wagoner5 John Warner Sarah Jane Welty5 Nicole Marie Williams5 Nina Wilson Eric Ryan Witt5 Karen Won5 Elizabeth Cathereen Wyrick

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Mercedes Christina Brink5 Grace Chacon Billy L. Ealy Victoria Figge5 Bianca Rebecca Gonzales5 Daniel Conlin Hofer Tracy Leaper5 Cressly Perez Susan Leigh Sandoval5 Victoria Eve Sarabia5 Kelly Shea Waldrop

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Paul Andrew Bock5 Kevin G. Boggs5 Cynthia Ann Bowling Mathew J. Brennan5 Ira David Cutting5 Regina Crank Davis Daniel Bruno Denk Jr. Joel D. Doebele5 David Jude Fryoux Stacie K. Fuchs5 Linda Heman LeRoy Hinton Wendell D. Hudnall Jr. Thomas D. Huether5

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Jessica Rachelle Hunt5 Jeffrey Leon Huston5 Monica S. Jackson5 Marvin Jenkins Wade Isaac Johnson Lacey Klements5 Lessie Lee Chanique Shawntrel Leggins Mark Edwin Leuschen5 Deloris Gardenia Livsey Karen Wilson Matthews5 Wendy Anne McNevin5 Elvert A. McTear5 Robert Moya5 Carlton D. Nelson Kimberly Olson5 Albert Daniel Outcalt5 Doris R. Owens Nicolaas B. Pedersen Sammie Lee Perry Jr. Shaun Marie Riley Rosaline D. Rivera5 Shawn Roy Briana Mechel Ryans Troy Alexander Sanford5 LaShara Shaw5 Benjamin V. Siegler5 D'Jamildo Spratt Tammy Stocker5 Wolfgang VanHelsing Kathleen Ann Zeigler5

Master of Arts in Theological Studies Crystal Rahamah-Eileen Barr Charles Steven Barto Kanon C. Crawford Tiffany Michelle Dixon5 Meredith Erin Eisinger5 Meghan Helen Harwood5 Rebecca L. Koehler Shannon Darlene Maddox5 David Mau5

Jonathan Charles McCracken Cristi M. Murphy Gabrielle Sadie Skrzypek5

School of Business and Technology Master of Science in Accounting Daisy Gibson Timothy Lee Pettett

Master of Business Administration Jennifer Richardson Shelly Rene'e Ah Leong Shauna Nicole Arriola Audra Ball Roderick Jeffrey Blake Tariq Bouaichi Sadie Rae Bustam5 Yvrose Cerisier Shelbie Nicole Day Tony Allman Dicus Joseph Bradley Drenth5 Chaz Allen Eckenrod5 Robert Anthony Ferrante Andrew Mattison Gaines II Heriberto Garcia Reyes5 Kristen Nicole Garretson Jessica Ashleigh Goen Tesfamariam A. Hailemariam Alexandria L. Harris Diana Lyn Harrison5 Mary A. Hawkins Andrew Mark Holcomb April Bitsuie James Aileen Jimenez Zachary Michael Routt Karbach Matthew I. Kimura Michelle L. Lawson5 Jacob Thomas Loper5

Rachael Renee Lopez Virginia Leigh Mahn5 Abigail Medina Alexander Christian Milburn Jessica Ann Minardi5 Billy Moua Anna Lynn D. Parker5 Timothy Parker5 Joel Edward Reed5 Teresa Marie Sams Nathaniel Astor Spatz Colby Jesse Verdin Carla Wakefield5 Mark F. Wakefield5 Chris Webster5 Sherri Lynn Wissert

Master of Science in Cyber Security

Michael Aman Ernest Edward Castellanos Anthony James Frederick Combs Steven D. Crawford Salvador Franco-Carbajal Jennifer Milburn John Patrylo Sharon Kathleen Shino Larry Paul Slusser Justin D. Watts

Master of Organizational Leadership Jesse Marie Bate April Dawn Bertoli5 Joshua Ellis Clay5 Rebecca A. DeJesus5 Araceli Diaz Lisa Rae Enriquez5 Jessica Ashleigh Goen Trina Vance Handy Collin Huun Angela C. Kluver5

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates Dustin Reed Koslowsky5 Inez Genevieve Mackey Troy R. Null5 Piero Martin Raygada Tela Robinson Audry K. Stutler5 Kayla Marie Wire5

Master of Public Administration Melanie D. Aeschliman LaToya Beatty5 Daunte Davis Kenneth Allen Haley5 Jennifer Maggi5 Marisol Palomo Tiffany Mitchell Ramaekers5 Donna Jelyn P. Solorzano Matthew J. Stern5 Tiffany Monique Thomas5

School of Education Professions Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Andrew A. Boucher5 Rebekah Deneise Combs Zachary DeBoer Charles David Denler5 Dilly del Carmen Gutierrez5 Mycki Ann Hall5 Dawn Rene Smith Hammer Emily Elizabeth Hash5 Janille Hudson Jeffrey Ivan Jordan Amy B. Magruder5 Dee Jaye McIntyre Veronica Rey Nederend5 Rebecca L. Phinney Leah Rabb5 Marie Lynn Rohl5

Caylin Michaels Rosenthal5 Laura Schmits5 Danielle Rebecca Sheffield5 Grover Henry Stainbrook III5 Gretchen Grace Weber

Master of Education in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Tonya M. Anderson Amber Allyse Miller Raquel Pipkin-Hutton Misty LaVonne Powell Brook Julia Roy5 Gracie J. Tauch Morgan Torres Katerine Samaria Reyes Zamora

School of Nursing and Health Professions Master of Science in Nursing Melissa Arnel Brown Rebecca Lynn Dodge5 Andrea Beth Freeland Stacy Jo Gaston5 Jennifer Kay Harvey Carmen Nicole Hobson Heather Miller Talitha Dawn Montesi Jodi Sue Myers Heather E. Nelson Sandra J. Nesbitt Pamela Bullock Valentino Solomon A. Wondie

Master of Education in Educational Leadership Jessica Albertson5 Rachel Elaine Frecka5 Emily Patricia Lambert5 Kelsey Rene Montag5 Stephanie Marie Schroeder5

Master of Education in Special Education

Juli Anne Brooks Bryan J. Goldman Tina Knight5 Christine M. Knudson India Rae Leech5 Cristen Jeannette McCool5 Sydnee McMinamen Jennifer Marie Mitchell Grandon Wayne Pickering Christopher P. Polton

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Associate of Arts in Communication Studies William Slater Durham AprilDawn Jennette Emily Sue Kruithof Neolani Rios Tabitha Robinson Vaquita Taylor Terrian Clark Wade

Associate of Arts in General Studies Kaitlyn DeField David DeZonia Megan Marie Drescher Mary Giguere Andrea Nicole Harden Amy Danyelle Hull Channing Larsen Keeley Marie Luce LaTosha McCord Isaac Christian Ness Laura J. O'Melia Sabrina Nicole Porter Michael V. Santini Reynaldo Lopez Torres Jr. Joseph R. Tucker Jr. Kory L. Wakefield JC Watkins Diana OGrady Williams

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Fred Aaron Dillman Stefanie June Hollander S. Carlos Leos Meghan Osman Nycart Decastro Santos Nicole Starcevich

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Associate of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology

Mindie Arellano Shannon Braaten Melissa Ann Breslan Fabiola Elisea Adenna R. Cattenhead Mary Katherine Clark Carolyn S. Creek Sara Samantha Crystal-Charlton BillieJean Daniel Nancy I. Feliciano Mandi Louise Ferguson Michael Paul Flynn Andrea Lee Frias Keren Meri Fruth Christopher Lee Garza Andrea Marie Geroldi Freddy James Guerrero Charis N. Jacobson Jodie Holcomb Charles Leandia House Jesse Michael Hull Miriam Nereida Jimenez Teresa Johnson-Davis Cassandra Rose Lancaster Melissa Larkee Aliyah Leann Leffall Jacob D. Lougee Shannon N. McCarville Erica McKinney Melissa Breann McKelvey Michelle D. Pineiro Jacob Clark Renfro Monica Paola Sells Robyn Lynn Stover Jonathan Ray Wells

Erica Anderson1 Laura M. Anderson Monique Loraine Arancibia Ashlea Jean Barnaby1 Denise Rebecca Barrett2 Brenda J. Beck Silver M. Blackmon1 Natalie Marie Bornemann4 Babette M. Buford3 Bjorn L. Carlson Stephanie R. Carmona1 Charles Curtis Carpenter1 Elena Q. Chang4 Sarah Chenot Tracey M. Clarke1 Jenna Lanee Colister Melanie Marie Cordero1 Jonathan M. Covey1 Sarah Adelia Daley1 Sarah Nicole Darnell Alicia M. Deal1 Rose Sarah DeGennaro1 Hannah Merriel DeHerrera1 Danielle DeYoung Alisha Eaton Fabiola Elisea Tyler J. Fletcher Madison Brooke Fortt Jennifer N. Fuertes Spencer Galton Victoria Elizabeth Gonzalez2 McKenna Taylor-Ann Hall Courtney Hodges1 Lindsay E. Humpert4 Lindsay D. Johnson1 Joshua William Krutz3 Patrick Lujan1 Lauren Jean Miceli Kristin Renee Payne1 Iris Carreras Pineda1 Genesis Quintana

Mackenzie Ramsey Hoopes Sara A. Sadler Alexandra M. Sanders1 Linda Renee Sapp Megan A. Silberhorn2 Aaron Taylor Smith1 Lorin Renee Smith1 Rachel Nicole Solis1 Rae Ann Wetzel3 Christina R. Wilkes1

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Chelsey Rayne Hess2 Vikki Ann Huisman1 AprilDawn Jennette3 Lena Rose Jones1 Magdalena Ivanova Kocheva3 Kristi Mitchell1 Brooke Adams Murray1 Loran D. Osborne4 Jana Ruth Roberts1 Sarah R. Waldron4 Elizabeth Margaret Ward

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Brady Anderson Richard Ballard3 Matthew Nathaniel Crum1 Randel Scott Ferguson Michael Donald Hartwig1 Miranda Hill3 S. Carlos Leos1 Esperanza Daniela Rodriguez Lucero Ryan James Maxcey Tony Moreno Kinsasha Zamora Melissa K. Zamora

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Bachelor of Science in Psychology Elizabeth Marie Albert3 Ashley Nicole Alexander1 Rhonda Evans Alexander Kimberly Anderson-Gutridge Karla Asti Valery A. Mazariegos Berduo1 Richard Dela Cruz Bernardo1 Justin Michael Block2 Amber Bobst2 Jordan Luke Bowen4 Jane Ellen Boyce Ronald Brauner Amber Marie Breeding Holly Anne Brooks4 Karina Lopez Carrillo2 Brittany Ann Clingingsmith3 Carvinta M. Collins1 Brian S. Comfort1 Jeanna Coursey La Rae F. Crawford Kaila Cumpston Candace Kaylee Dalbec1 Sophia L. Davidson Emily Davis3 Rebeka Joanna Nicole Davis1 Donella Dowdle1 Verilynn Ferrell3 Allison Kate Fink4 Elizabeth Aaron Hall Rubyann Patricia Hambel2 Hollie Dawn Harris Jena Rae Harris Megan J. Haverland4 Jennifer Rebecca Hicks4 Erica J. Hiebert1 Kala Lee Holton Chance Aaron Huey Monique Lavette Irvin Jean Frantzy Sylvain Italien2 Elizabeth Michele Keck

Dawn Lee Kurtz Nicole Marie E. Lavecchia Oscar M. Pelaez Leon Jenni L. Lindsay Kimberly Kay Macklin Lauren Malpica4 Karla Mitchelle Marin Valencia Y. Martin4 Chelsea Melvin1 Theodore Samar Mikelonis2 Kathleen Miller2 Sara E. Miller3 Melissa Odett Moreno Michelle S. Mungo1 Jill Michelle Nichols1 Enedina Josefina Patrick4 Shannon R. Patrick Kimberly Jeanne Perlin3 Vanessa Kaye Piper Cynthia Renee Price4 Hannah Ruth Shultz Quesada4 Madeline Renee Radle Jessica Brittany Reed1 Kimberly Jean Riedel4 Lameka Deshay Roberts1 Angela Joy Romero1 Mallory Maret Royal4 Amanda Ruth Sabin1 Yvonne S. Sanchez3 Chelsie Hope Scearce2 Sherry Yi-Chun Schulz1 April Lynn Setzer Juliana Smith1 Kellie Radeen Smith3 Alexis Lynn Stoner1 Shannon LeNaye Swanson4 Sarah Katherine Thomas Todd L. Thomas1 Stephanie Torres Minerva Tovar3 Margarita Louise Vanover Sharita Katrice Ward Lisa J. Webster3

Rachel Leanne Whipp1 Amber Michelle Whitney1 Graziella Wilkins Tara George Williams1

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Darryl E. Smith Albert Joseph Tindall Kathlean Walker Janice Washington Barbara J. Wilson Krystal Woolley Jacob Matthew Wren

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Dionne Baptiste Bazile Bonnie M. Billock Alicia L. Bumphus Thomas Christopher Chavez Leanna Lynn Cloud Lyle J. Draper Clareatha Epps James Conrad Erdmann Charlie Fisher Suprenia M. Ford Gray Teresa Michelle Goggins Raquel R. Hernandez Daniel S. Hoover Timothy J. Hurst Sarah E. Ivy Fredrick Tsuma Katana Diana M. Lairmore Gwendolyn Malone Carla Suzette McCracken Maurice Marshel McFalls Charles T. McNea Luther K. Means Abraham N. Mwema Kenneth Jerone Myles Shannon Neifert Daniel Nicholas Michael Paul Petersen Kari Lynn Poole Judy M. Rogers Berdita L. Ruffin Tara Beth Schofield Norman D. Seneff

Zachary Jon Thomas Alexander Valencia Terrell Barnett Stefanie A. Bernstein James Robert Biggs Jr.3 Briana Elizabeth Briggs David Whitfield Brown2 Hope Vivienne Bryan3 Kenny Bruce Collier2 Tamra R. Culpepper Nathan Andrew Davis Derrick DiGiulio Dakota Wayne Dixon Amy Beth Elliott4 Tyler J. Fletcher Theresa Gallagher2 Charlotte B. Gant2 Laura Somer Gartner Jay Duard Higgins Randal Lee Hiller2 Timothy J. Hurst3 Adam Lee Ingram4 Janae C. Kopet3 Porchia Simone Lee Bridget Marie McGarry-Eldridge4 LaKecia Ann McGlothen Corina Joyce McIntyre3 Fred D. Miller II3 Michael A. Moulton1 Tom Denicio Muniz Shaun Christopher Munkberg4 Ezekiel Adedosu Odeyemi2 Janet Otteman3

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Carson Robert Pachner1 Hope Rene Parker4 Tonia Peter3 Cynthia Renee Price4 David Micah Pruitt4 Mark Steven Rarey Kristin King Ringoen1 Kenneth Clay Salzgaber4 Rusty Drake Sanchez4 Samuel D. Scott Sr.3 James P. Shaw III3 Lawrence Dale Stevens Jr.3 John E. Taylor3 Shawn Eric Thomason James Treadway3 Arturo Rene Trevino2 Oscar S. Unruh2 Robert M. Wallace3 Scott Aaron Welch1 Jonathan P. White Hannah Noelle Wigton4 Steven M. Worrall3

School of Business and Technology Associate of Science in Business Administration Jonah Andrew Berglund Dorcas Buckley Carl Robert Bucknell Bjorn L. Carlson Shuntia Ferguson Diana Gidenko Gloria E. Goff Bonnie Garcia Griener Roshelle D. Hines Amy Sue Legler Betsie M. Lewis Aida Lurssen Luke Martin Christine M. McDonald Caroline T. Meyer

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Shaun Morris Anne Peet Kytrah LaShelle Perry Robert H. Rosenberg Christine Terrell Rowlette Gailar Trinette Springer James D. Tyre Jr. Patricia Vargas Tena David C. Wolfe Sandra Wright

Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology Walter A. Bloxton Jarod Joseph Georgevits Timothy McMahon Rebecca Ricker Olivier

Associate of Science in Human Resource Management Marquitta LaNae Carter Brittney Conley Andrea JoAnn Gomez Wendy Elaine Little Graham Mandi Monette Gutierrez Hannah Elizabeth Johnson Jennifer Leigh Kelly John Michael Lujan Chasity Y. Mallett Jennifer Pollock Curtis Eugene Schalph Tina L. Williams

Associate of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Luis Fernando Aguirre Wilbert J. Ford Dalia Garza Aaron D. Hudson Sr.

Associate of Science in Marketing and Sales

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Annette O. Baughar

Deon Lorenso Askins Harold John Badoni2 Cody Harrison Childers Brianne L. Eakle Connor Alan Fiscus Tiffiny Tonya Raya Guzman Kenneth J. Jensen2 Mallory Munn4 Cameron Pearce Naylor2 Megan Jean Overstreet Shirley Pachuca Kayla Lynn Parish1 Andrea Michelle Parrish Yamilet C. Reyes Maria Rogers Lauren Dayle Seagle Crystal L. Simpson2 Hannah Diane Wardlow4 Samantha K. Weber Noah Alexander Woolsey

Associate of Science in Nonprofit Management Debra W. Chaplin Jeanna Coursey Mariah M. Hodges Jesse Melendez

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Myllisa Kay Bigler1 Mandi Monette Gutierrez2

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Katherine Elizabeth Brundage1 Joseph M. Brunswick2 Katherine Collier2 Bryan Duffey1 Lombiso Markos Ergeno1 Michelle Flores Cristy Jones Kayci Love Lynetta S. McGee Andrea Michelle Parrish Kezia Clarice Schmidt Raquel M. Whisenhunt3

Bachelor of Science in Business Isaac A. Albarran Luke Bratton Evi C. Fennessy Michelle N. Mitchell Kelly Lyn Denelsbeck3 Laura Renteria3

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology Demetrus Laron Clark Luke Doss4 Joshua Lesley Harrison3 Brian J. Pfleuger1 Daniel R Sanchez Lena A. Towles1 Felicia Williamson3

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Anita R. Bennett3 Elizabeth Johnson Bright3 Brianna T. Brown3 Lillie JoAnn Bruce4 Erin L. Chelf Leigh Dennison1 Mariah Grijalva2

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Brandi R. Hilario1 Sandra Francois Irilus Marsha L. Marcilla Angela Marie Morris4 Brittany Marie Nolasco2 Bruce Andre Peltier Denise Smith1 Teresa Sotelo Alanna Thompson Chamroeun Sam Trinidad Karen Marie Wilson3

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management Julius A. Bailey2 Carl D. Bowman1 Sherry Ann Church K. Caleb Cole1 Mickale W. Gilbert Daniel K. Hilburn Sr.4 Solevelyn Alejandra Lynds Steven Joseph Spada4

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management De'Andre Leone Ephriam Cathy J. Hollin1 Solevelyn Alejandra Lynds Darren W. Melton1 Jeffrey Morataya Rosemary R. Zapata

Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Sales Russell Anthony Cordova Sr.4 Joshua Michael Hamilton Emily Mills Danielle M. Roberts4 Travis Toliver2

Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management Tina Matyi Emberger1 Mettie H. Lamb1

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management Christian Leadership James O. Harvey1 Jacob D. Lougee4 Jon (Jeda) McKenney Whitney A. Selvig4 Kellie Radeen Smith3 Daniel Carlton Washington4 Boyce A. Watson4 Carlynn D. Welch1

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management Human Resources Eric L. Kahle1 Krystal Jeannette Yamada3

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management Project Management Bradley B. Baker Danielle M. Brines1 Victoria Elizabeth Gonzalez2 Tracy Renaye Heidkamp Robert Bernard Keniston Jr.4 Jeffrey Morataya Colleen O'Neill Miguel Omar Rodriguez-Gomez4 Joseph Seduikis3 Stephanie Daproza Shishido1 Kristina Shoun Darren E. Snider4 David Russell Zetterlund

School of Education Professions Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Licensure Sarah Kay Iungerich1

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) Sherry Nicole Martinez4 Brittany M. Nichols

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Education Licensure Annette Blake1 Damaras Suzanne Carpenter4 Kelly Ann Curnutt4 Jennifer Hill4 Anna M. Rowcliffe1

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Education Theory Lisa Jean Carozza1 Brianna Faith Hope Henry Stacey L. Langer1 Jonathan B. Martin Angela McDaniel1

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Elementary Education Licensure Maria Ines Garcia Arredondo1 Silvia Marie Bentley3 Simone Jessica Carney1 Victoria Valentine Claydon Edie T. Garcia3 April Greene4 Kimberly Colleen Kearns1 Keli L. Lambrecht-Hoschouer1 Deborah Kay Reeves1

Angela Louise Rowe3 Danielle Diana Soto Shaylee Sprague Marissa Stringer1 Jennifer Desiree Tharp3 Ashley A. Wieberg

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Elementary Education Theory Mark James Carter2 Edna Cecilia Marquez1 Vanessa Nina Moreno4 Ashley M. Muller1 Jennifer Reeves Erika Nicole Roberts3 Joanna Kay Sturtevant2

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Special Education Generalist Licensure Mandy Cotten2 James R. Deal3 Lori Denise Deal2 Caitlin Faith Jordan2 Megan N. LeVan Christie Ann Loving Tara Preeo3 Hannah M. Rognstad3

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Special Education Generalist Theory Ashtian Brooke Guerra1 DeAnne Michelle Larsen Lisa D. Luker

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Special Education (Non-Licensure) Rebecca Katrina Rivetto1

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates School of Nursing and Health Professions Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration Virginia Marie Basham Armapil R. Bayudan Tanya Lee Brown Wendy Mitchell Chavez Sharon Denise Chustz Marilynn April de Vries Jennifer Kelechi Edetanlen Christel Daye England Pamela R. Kerns Tiara Nicole Langston Jaclyn Nicole McCurdy Shaketa Dee Mclaurin Shikarra Jade KeShay Mosby Debby K. O'Donnell Judith Saint-Louis Pierre Jessica Rios Kaela Marie Sexton Ashley Ranae Snow Pamela Christine Sutton Monica Lee Tyler Josue A. Umanzor Johnny Watts Tamatha Zitzka

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Jennifer E. Amaro Michelle Y. Blount2 Krystal Layne Booco Maritsa Soto Brunner Lafayette Y. Clemons Jeanette Crespo2 Stephanie Williams Croft1 Erin K. Fenn2 Kathryn Ivy Margaux C. Ferrer Victoria G. French Lois Grigsby

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Kelsey Claire Halterman Robert Andrew Henry1 Connie Lynn Holland1 Katie F. Holliday Fe Esperanza Javier Hunter Sandra Sherri Jeffers Kristell M. Kretschman Sharon Kuntz Kaiser1 Audrey Lesueur1 Tia Nicole Lindemann Traci Marie Lumetta2 Christy Yvette McGowan-Fields 2 Angie Stephanie Milburn Jammar Terran Miller Hayden L. Muntz4 Hope Elizabeth Oaks4 Amber Michelle Odneal4 Renae M. Paris1 Dean Errett Pearson Sonnie B. Pearson Michelle Priestley-Ayabina1 Norma Adriana Quinonez3 Elizabeth P. Rorie Jeniffer M. Santos Rodriguez Kristy Mechelle Schaefer4 Krysten Ordonez Scheid1 Aurora Stegall1 Lise Strieder2 Alanna Thompson Antonio Gerard Torres Sara M. Valdez4 Maikou Marie-Josee Vu1 Erica L. Williams1 Heidi Marie Williams1 Allison McIntosh Wilson1

Bachelor of Science in Nursing MacKenzy Pollard Adams Steven Jonathan Andrew2 Rosine Ahou Angbanzan Valerie Elena Baca3 Brittany Christine Baker3 Jasmine C. Beatty

Heather S. Bell1 Nicole Elise Bennett Amber D. Biersack John Brady Blackhart Cassandra R. Brekke1 Stephanie Marie Brosey1 Jamie M. Buschmann Morgan Campbell2 Shounta Candies-Revels2 Kyle Andrew Carstens Erika M. Castillo Mireya R. Castillo1 Christine Marie Chavez2 Jennifer L. Chleboun2 Misty Lynn Cook2 Nikole Cumpston2 Amber Nicole Day2 Jennifer Anna Duesterhaus1 Kaja Marie Ekern3 Hayley Joanne Elliott Amy Lee Frazier-Gibson Eliza Gadziala3 Amanda R. Hancock Sarah Madalyn Haynes Angela Helmersen Sara Illescas Henly Trina Kathleen Hobbs2 Emily Lynne Hoff2 Cassandra L. Hostetter-Walker Carrie L. Hurd1 Laura Samir Hyre Ashley Nichole Jones2 Deborah Michelle Keeran Kelly Jean King2 Cherish Mae Klamm3 Madison Kolb4 Elysha Laslie Marcelyn Marie Livingston3 Radella Ann Locklear1 Amanda R. Lowther Megan Ludlow2 Citlaly Luna Jessica S. Lyons

Angel Malouff2 Cara Stephanie Manning1 Adriawna L. Martin Cynthia Ann McFadden3 Joshua David Miranda Amber M. Narro Deana Perkins1 Gina Marie Peters3 Michael J. Reuter Ashley Nicole Rhoades Kelsie Louise Schmidt2 Michael Slocum Adrian Zane Smith Megan Caverley Smith3 Brittany Nicole Son Maren Emilee Soto4 Amanda L. Sturgeon Morgan Taggart3 Ashley Breanne Randall3 Allison Kay Tincani3 Lisa Michelle Tingle1 Jessica Leah Vasquez4 Mary Elizabeth Wade3 Sarah Estelle Walgren1 Brittany Warnock3 Jennifer Lynn Welch Cayla Wicken2 Crystal Woliver

College of Undergraduate Studies 2021 Ceremony Saturday, May 8, 2021 Two O'Clock in the Afternoon

JEFFERSON COUNTY STADIUM Lakewood, Colorado

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Master of Ceremonies

Invocation*

Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

Mr. Tim McTavish ’10 Chair, Board of Trustees

Processional March

Student Address

University Symphonic Band and University Choir Mr. Mark S. Dorn Coordinator of Instrumental Studies and Professor School of Music Mr. David McNeil Director of Choral Studies and Assistant Professor School of Music “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony text by Henry van Dyke, arranged by Taras Nahirniak Marshals

Mr. David Jongeward Dean of Spiritual Formation

Dr. Janet M. Black Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Undergraduate Studies Valedictorians Joshua Donald Cook School of Business and Leadership School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Outstanding Seniors Janson K. Requist School of Business and Leadership

National Anthem † University Symphonic Band and University Choir “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key arranged by Russell Robinson

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Presentation of Honors

Janson K. Requist School of Business and Leadership School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mrs. Sharon Felker Dean of Students

Introductory Remarks

Jessica Michelle Dixon School of Theology

Christy Joy Perry School of Education Jasa Scheierman School of Humanities and Social Sciences Jorrin Elizabeth Powell School of Music

† Ladies and gentlemen, please stand. Gentlemen, remove your caps. * Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Cambry Rose Johnson School of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Kira Pahlau School of Science and Engineering

Dr. Mark A. Parker Dean, School of Science and Engineering

Emily Grace Watling School of Theology

Dr. David S. Kotter Dean, School of Theology

Officer's Oath of Office Major Aaron K. Smith, U.S. Army

Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association Mrs. Rachel (Algya) Dillon ’09 School of Business and Leadership

Megan MacKenzie King School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Closing Comments

Rod Stewart Jr. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Commencement Address

Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction*

Jerry B. Jenkins, HD ’07 Author, Member of the Board of Trustees

Ms. Terry Leprino ’92 Member, Board of Trustees

Conferring of Degrees

Recessional

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Presentation of Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Dr. Peter A. Kerr Dean, School of Business and Leadership Dr. Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education

University Symphonic Band and University Choir “God of our Fathers” by George W. Warren lyrics by Donald C. Roberts with additional verses by Jennifer Stafford, Assistant Professor and Director of Theatre

Dr. Ryan T. Hartwig Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Participation in the Commencement ceremony and inclusion in the Commencement program do not confer a degree upon a student, do not certify that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements, and may not be used as proof of completion of the degree requirements. Participation indicates that an individual is a candidate for graduation. All eligible degree candidates at the time of printing were confirmed by the Office of the Registrar and are included in the program. 1 University Honors 2 Cum Laude 3 Magna Cum Laude 4 Summa Cum Laude 5 Graduate Honors Laude, University, and Graduate honors published here are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the time of printing. Final honors designations will be posted on transcripts and diplomas and may be subject to change based on the student’s final cumulative GPA.

School of Business and Leadership Bachelor of Science in Accounting Corrina Ashley Archuleta2 Mitchell Laurence Banaszak2 Cooper Ace Bastian2 Kendyl Haley Born4 Sydney Erin Cagle2 Olivia Christy Jeremy Cook4 Joshua Donald Cook4 Noraa Jane Fort4 Jonathon Larson Hanlin Nedeljko Ilic Corbin Meacham Timothy Lee Pettett3 Kyra Kristalynn Redstone2 Bradley James Roden4 Ashlie Marie Smith3 Zack Stein Cambria Noel Taylor2 Justus Arthur Vaccaro4 Michael White3

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Corrina Ashley Archuleta2 Mitchell Laurence Banaszak2 Cooper Ace Bastian2 Kyle Bertsche Kendyl Haley Born4

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Rachel Caroline Bottles2 Kaelyn C. Brooks4 Audrey Kathryn Brown2 Chad Thomas Brubaker4 Madison Grace Bruns4 Taylor Budzinski Kaylee W. Bundrick Sydney Erin Cagle2 Jackson R. Carswell Olivia Christy Joel Thomas Connealy Jeremy Cook4 Joshua Donald Cook4 Kacey Corbin Gabrielle J. Cortez Hannah Jolee Doran Keagan Valor Downs Olivia Anne Duesenberg3 Clarisse Jane Eldridge3 Jackson Paul Elliott Justin Joseph Engesser William Farm3 Joshua Ellis Fernalld Noraa Jane Fort4 Ashley Reagan Glasgow Skylar Marie Hakey2 Jonathon Larson Hanlin Isaiah David Harrison2 Trajon Seth Hawkins Heath Dillon Hays Shane Juri Hessling Nicole Pierson Hicks2 Nedeljko Ilic Allegra Johnson

Carter T. Johnson Isaiah Knight3 Clare Cameron Kroesche Justin Shawn Kuhl4 Madison L. Kuhlmann Kaylen Emily Lamb4 Tucker Richard Lamping Alexa Marie Lansing3 Natalie Vergene Lovelady 3 Blake Hale Mattey Kyle McMillen Corbin Meacham Andrew R. Milnor Brittany Morland3 Richard Chase Morris Precious Paci Moua2 Alyssa Mackenzie Muntz Hannah Rebekah Noble Michael Nordby Andrew J. Oehler Nathan A. Oestman Sadie Kay Olson Thomas Orr Richard James Ikaika Pease2 Abigail Marie Perkins1 Timothy Lee Pettett3 Ethan M. Poulter3 Lindsay Prose Collin John Quinn3 Christian Douglas Rathke John S. Rawson Kyra Kristalynn Redstone2 Samuel Bradley Renschler Janson K. Requist4

Alexandra Kate Reuter Bradley James Roden4 Nathan Shaffer Blake A. Sheley Chloe G. Siklosi Nicholas Skinner Ashlie Marie Smith3 Zack Stein Nathan Lee Strumpfer2 Cambria Noel Taylor2 Breanna Carissa Turner Justus Arthur Vaccaro4 Paul Watters Grant West Michael White3 John Phillip Wilhelm Laura Knight Williamson4 Lydia May Wischmeyer4

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Kaylee W. Bundrick Jeremy Cook4 Christian Douglas Rathke Nathan Shaffer

Bachelor of Science in International Political and Organizational Management Samantha Jo Tracy

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Leadership Mitchell Laurence Banaszak2 Hannah Marie Fowles2 Josh Fox Peter W. Klopfenstein3 Belle Katherine Schaffer2 Yukiye Yi-Hsiu Le Rae Stayer3

School of Education

Sarah Elisabeth Peters4 Laura Ann Price Kathryn Schwarz3 Madison Colleen Steele Alissa Rose Steele Rebekah Williams Katelyn Glory Woody4

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Special Education Generalist Licensure

Bachelor of Arts in English, Secondary Education Licensure

Morgan R. Eihusen2 Skylar Marquette Lucke3 Peyton Lee Schneckloth

Stephanie Rose Barber3 Jacob Henry Bartel Victoria Hope Constance2 Robert David Richter2

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Elementary Education Licensure Kadambari Joy Altena 3 Megan Nicole Bateman4 Sarah Kathleen Bibighaus3 Melissa N. Blessum4 Lynnelle Sanja Bogan4 Ellie Rae Capistrant Paige Elizabeth Charvat3 Ja'el Clark Samantha Cochran3 Rebekah Coralynn Dickinson4 Anissa Tasnime Elmanouzi 3 Ashlynn Moore Fleming1 Lauren J. Haft3 Camryn Hessling3 Kennedy Michelle Hughes4 Faith Marie Johnson4 Vianca Anahi Maldonado3 Gracie Kay Milas2 Christy Joy Perry4

Associate of Arts in General Studies Juan Estevan Candido Chloe Weigand

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Jack Anderson Kyra G. Bishop Sophia DeWeir Reagan A. Fernandez Ella G. Gonzales Maxton Gould Liam A. Hambel Katherine Gayle Heitmann Michaela Amy Lanni Arianna Valentina Laolagi Alivia Taylor Morrison Riley Spector Kate Michelle Stimson Shane Sypher Chapman P. Wolf William Yumbar

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Alyssa Bernal Madison Grace Bruns4 Gabriela R. Davis2 Jonah Jeremiah Holden Piper A. Koy Natalie Vergene Lovelady3 RuthAnn Massey Benjamin D. Muth

Bachelor of Arts in English Elizabeth Anne Eike Emily J. Hollingshead4 Mina Johnson1 Isabella J. Kamptner Amanda Lynn Newkirk2 Mariah L. Prewitt

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Jacob Allen Aspling4 Elie Romain Benjamin Dufour3 Madalyn E. Hamilton Michaela Hertrich 4 Jordan David Jantzen1 Benjamin J. Jenson Lydia Grace Kotter4 Calista Michelle McClatcher Matthew Myerson Michael Kenneth Stepniowski2 Rod Stewart Jr.3

Bachelor of Arts in History Joel Thomas Connealy Joshua Donald Cook4 Sierra Noelle Downs4 Abigail Guadnola2 Alison Lynne Johnson3 Kayci Leigh Kruhmin3 Nathan P. Schaffer2

Maegan M. Simpson4 Natatia LeeAnne Smith2 Yukiye Yi-Hsiu Le Rae Stayer3

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Nicole F. Cochran Nathan Evan Lock Harrison Ervin Stegemoller

Bachelor of Arts in Politics Jacob Allen Aspling4 Ashley Reagan Glasgow Luke Paul Martin Lena Sophia Pacifici 4 Micaiah Charles Poffenbaugh2 Courtney Requist3 Janson K. Requist4 Alyssa Zak4

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Cody Roy Adair1 Isabella Catherine Hayes Ames Samuel Jeffrey Bankert Joseph M. Baumberger Mary Margaret Bergeron Alyssa Bernal Lucy Joy Lily Bianchi Jayde Blom2 Taylor Budzinski Jessica Katherine Cañada4 Rylee Ann Castleberry Benjamin Reed Davis Jason Michael Davis Clarisse Jane Eldridge3 Lillian Rose Erling1 McKenzie Judith Fletcher1 Claire Rhiannon Forster Julie Fournier Caitlin Nichole Galan4 Jonathan David Goode Abigail Guadnola2 Morgan Hefley3

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Katherine Henshaw2 Savannah Leigh Hessling3 Tessa Marie Hooper3 Ethan Hotea4 Zara Victoria Huerta3 Bridgette Goldie Johnson2 Chelsea L. Johnson2 Jacey Johnson4 Dana Elizabeth Jones3 Olivia Anne Kershner2 Megan MacKenzie King2 Maya Kirl3 Anna K. Koets Cassandra Jewel Lancaster Grace L. Lloyd3 Margaret Lynn Macdonald 4 Ashleigh H. Maguire2 MacKenzie J. Manzanares Katie Lynn McCoy Kyla Mitchell Mahima Mondal2 Brittany Morland3 Ellie Marie Morrill 2 Caitlin Nicole Nirgiotis Kassidy Janae Oldenkamp1 Samantha Deeanne Oldfather2 Emily Areli Paglinawan Grace Caroline Parsley4 Abigail Pattison4

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Eliana Jade Perera4 Kiana Gabrielle Portillo4 Marjory Radach3 Quincy Faith Rafferty1 Sydney M. Rawlings John S. Rawson Hannah Yvonne Reasy1 LeAnna Lynn Robbins Holly Lynn Roden4 Katelyn M. Sage4 Sydney Saucedo3 Jacob Schaumloeffel Chloe Sherman Alicia Smith2 Sophia J. Stall4 Emmanuel Antonio Thompson McClain Delynn Walker1 Noah M. Wells

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Christian Edwards

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication Madeline Layne Burns2 Madison Elizabeth Church Mackenzie Rose Irick3

Emma Johnson3 Robert M. Jordano Jana Grace McVey Jacob Peddicord2 Hailey Rose Pflieger1 Benjamin David Potter Aaron M. Rasch Jasa Scheierman4

School of Music Bachelor of Arts in Directing Aurora Rose Hunter3

Bachelor of Arts in Music Joel Clay Ebenezer E. Eferobor1 Alexis Araceli Flechas Keenan Garnett-Reid Grace Elizabeth Havel4 Michaela Hertrich4 Sara Nicole Johnson1 Amanda Lynn Newkirk2 Andrew Thomas Wiser3

Bachelor of Music in Music Education Jorrin Elizabeth Powell4

Bachelor of Music in Worship Arts Isaiah Knight3 Katelynn Price4 Raeanna Marie Russell

School of Nursing and Health Professions Bachelor of Science in Nursing Janae Danisha Casey Hanna McKenzie Farmer Alexandria Danielle Garlock Elaina Marie Hubbell Cambry Rose Johnson3 Jesse Grace Johnson 2 Sophie Grace Kern2 Anna Grace Kimbriel3 Katlyn Marie Lewis Mollie Kristine Lucero3 Emily Grace Miller Haley Nicole Sarian1

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Aliya Kae Smith Mallory E. Styles3 Chloe Anne Wilkie Madison Kay Young3

School of Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science in Biology Nathaniel Baldwin Hannah Joy Causey3 Sierra Yvonne Hays Jack Hollander Christian Keller McCarthy Anthony Mark McGee

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Kacie Leeann Burger3 McKinzie Nicole Davis Caitlyn Alanna Garris Erik E. Grexa Hannah Elizabeth Hasty Brookelyn Hurlbut3 Michael Douglas Leek Olivia Grace Marsh Linnea M. Mosvold3 Sarah Jane Schott4 Mallory E. Styles3

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Languages

Kelsey Griess Kira Pahlau4

Lucas Barnts

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Profession Bailey Lynn Benoit Tyler D. Bergman3 Emma Ann Brown4 Randall Lat Taylor Nichols2 Beau D. Pritchard Caelan Grace Rathke Peter D. Roem3 Maguire Thomas Shannon4 Emma Armelle Spracklen3 Ireland Van Dyke Nicole Christine Younit

School of Theology Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Samuel Hawes3 Emily J. Hollingshead4 Peter W. Klopfenstein3 Anna Elise McGrew 4 Caleb Frederick Sanburn Micah Timothy Schwarz Maegan M. Simpson4 Rod Stewart Jr.3 Julianna Margaret Sweeting2 Emily Grace Watling4 Thomas John Wisnieski3

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Management Joseph M. Cornwall

Bachelor of Arts in Theology Tylor Vincent Cutrona Sr. Jessica Michelle Dixon2 Micah Christine Haynes Jane Elisabeth Lewis Bethany Joy Vaters2

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry Samuel Tam Annes Sarah Elise Ashby2 Taylor Kristine Benno4 Marisa Elaine Berry Robert Clark Talitha Loran Coombs Paige Alexis Harrington2 Crosby Kuehl Garrison Roger Wei Kang Lau Noah M. Wells Meghan Ruth Whatmore3 Thomas John Wisnieski3

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For the law was given through Moses;

grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (ESV)

Yetter Hall

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University Honors GRADUATE HONORS

HONOR SOCIETIES

Candidates for the master’s degree wearing a gold medallion with blue ribbon have earned Graduate with High Distinction Honors. These students have achieved a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average and have completed 30 or more semester hours of graduate credit while attending Colorado Christian University.

Candidates wearing the following honor distinctions are part of one or more of the following honor societies:

LAUDE HONORS Candidates for the bachelor’s degree wearing the white honor cord have earned the honor of cum laude (with honor), holding a 3.5-3.69 cumulative grade point average. Those wearing the silver honor cord have earned the honor of magna cum laude (with high honor), holding a 3.7-3.89 cumulative grade point average. Finally, those wearing the gold honor cord have earned the honor of summa cum laude (with highest honor), holding a 3.9-4.0 cumulative grade point average. Students receiving these distinctions have attended CCU for at least 60 semester hours.

UNIVERSITY HONORS Candidates for a bachelor’s degree wearing a mauve honor cord have earned University Honors. These students have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed a maximum of 59 semester hours while attending Colorado Christian University.

• Alpha Sigma Lambda: a society honoring adult undergraduate students – white stoles imprinted in gold and burgundy with the ASL script and shield • Chi Alpha Sigma: a national athletic honor society – black and yellow cords • Chi Sigma Iota: an international honor society for professional counselors – a double strand of royal blue and white cords • Kappa Delta Pi: a national honor society in education – purple and green cords • Lambda Pi Eta: an international honor society in communication – red and white cords • Omicron Delta Kappa: national leadership honor society – white stoles embroidered with a gold key and Greek letters OΔK • Pi Kappa Lambda: a national music honor society – gold and white cords • Pi Lambda Theta: an educational honor society – gold cords • Sigma Tau Delta:

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES RECOGNITION

an international English honor society – red and black cords

Candidates who have served or who are currently serving in any of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces (including National Guard or Reserves) are entitled to wear a red, white, and blue recognition cord.

• Sigma Zeta: a national science and mathematics honor society – gold ribbon with gold and blue ∑Z medallion

• Sigma Theta Tau: an international honor society in nursing – purple and white cords

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Academic Regalia University officers, faculty members, and graduating students wear gowns, mortarboards, hoods, tams, and tassels that are traditional at the world’s oldest universities. Academic regalia dates back to European universities in the Middle Ages, when hoods and gowns were required for warmth in unheated buildings. In American universities of the late 19th century, these medieval costumes were revived to lend color to academic functions, with gowns of master’s and doctorate degrees distinct from each other and from bachelor’s degrees. Gowns are normally black, although some universities have designed their own to bear the color of the institution. The master’s gown has pointed sleeves slit at the elbows; the doctor’s gown has wide lapels of velvet, either black or the color of the scholar’s academic specialization. The hood drapes over the components of the academic costume. The master’s hood is pointed; the doctor’s hood is bell-shaped. The color of the border of the hood indicates the scholar’s major field of study; the lining color or colors identify the institution that conferred the wearer’s degree. The customary head covering is the Oxford cap or mortarboard, with a tassel of gold metallic threads. Academic specializations present in the Commencement ceremony today are indicated by the following colors:

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Arts, Letters, and Humanities – White

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Mathematics – Gold

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Business – Drab

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Music – Pink

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Communication – Crimson

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Nursing – Apricot

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Counseling and Guidance – Light Blue

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Philosophy – Dark Blue

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Criminal Justice – Navy Blue

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Physical Science – Sage Green

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Cyber Security – Golden Yellow

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Physics – Gold

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Divinity – Scarlet

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Political Science – Dark Blue

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Economics – Copper

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Psychology – Gold

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Education – Light Blue

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Public Administration – Peacock Blue

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Fine Arts – Brown

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Science – Golden Yellow

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Law – Purple

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Social Science – Citron

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Library Science – Lemon

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Theology – Scarlet

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Traditions of CCU UNIVERSITY SEAL

UNIVERSITY MACE

The Colorado Christian University seal depicts our institution’s core identity. The Word of God in the center is placed upon the Cross of Christ, which is laid upon the Shield of Faith. This Shield of Faith is surrounded by three Greek words which are translated “grace and truth,” the University motto. The outer rings surrounding the Word, the Cross, and the Shield contain two elements: the year 1914, when our oldest parent institution was founded, and our name, Colorado Christian University. The uppermost word on the seal is “Christian,” which in one word captures all that we strive to be through God’s power working in us.

The Colorado Christian University mace is a ceremonial staff used as a symbol of the authority granted to the University to issue degrees. As an academic symbol, the mace dates back to 16th century England when, in 1589, Queen Elizabeth I presented a replica of her own royal mace to the University of Oxford to be used in all ceremonies to represent the royal presence and the authority granted to the University to issue degrees under the royal insignia.

UNIVERSITY MEDALLION The University medallion is worn by the president at Commencement and other academic ceremonies as part of his academic regalia, symbolizing the authority and responsibilities incumbent with the office. The brass medallion is of simple, linked construction, with the University seal forming the medallion. Linking the brass chain above the seal is an ornament inscribed with the Latin words, ad fontes, which occurs in the Latin Vulgate of Psalm 42, translated as “back to the sources,” — a reference to our cornerstone and the original cornerstone of the Western university, Jesus Christ, for He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Since that time, it has become customary for European and American colleges and universities to use ceremonial maces during academic exercises. The CCU mace is seen only at Convocation, Commencement, and honorary degree ceremonies. Protocol for using the mace requires that it be carried into the ceremony by the chief academic officer or another person selected for special recognition. During the ceremony, the mace is placed in a stand on the platform to indicate the ceremony is in formal session. At the conclusion, the mace is carried out to mark the completion of the ceremony. The Colorado Christian University mace is carved from Colorado cherry wood and adorned with the University colors of gold and blue. The triangular head-piece is inlayed with a gold and blue rendering of the University shield. Below, each of the four sides carries a finely wrought engraving of the University seal. The wooden staff is bound at the intervals with nine gold rings inscribed with the names of the heritage institutions of Colorado Christian University, dating back to the founding of Denver Bible Institute in 1914.

UNIVERSITY HYMN “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” is the official hymn of Colorado Christian University. This jubilant melody, composed by Ludwig van Beethoven for his Ninth Symphony, together with the text by Henry van Dyke, is one of the most celebratory worship hymns in the church. The 2006 Commencement Ceremony marked the premiere performance of this setting for Wind Ensemble and Choir, commissioned especially for CCU and written by Taras Nahirniak, respected educator and composer.

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About the University

Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Founded in 1914, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region. A leader in higher education, the University is consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 8,500 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. CCU is an NCAA Division II university in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Colorado Christian University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The University is also a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

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University History

In 1914, Denver Bible Institute was founded on two principles: grace and truth. The first classes were comprised of only two students and one teacher, but from those modest beginnings, Colorado Christian University was born. In 1945, Denver Bible Institute became Denver Bible College, a four-year college with three academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute. Four years later, the school was renamed Rockmont College — around the same time that Western Bible Institute was founded. It wasn’t until the 1980s that significant change occurred again. The two schools merged in 1985, forming Colorado Christian College. By 1989, however, the need for a flagship Christian institution in Colorado was evident. Colorado Baptist University joined Colorado Christian College to form the institution we know today. As of fall 2020, there were over 20,000 living alumni spread throughout all 50 states and several countries — scholars dedicated to integrating high-level academics with timeless faith. Throughout our history, Colorado Christian University has seen God’s hand orchestrating each step in the journey and we look toward the future with great anticipation for where He will lead us as the journey continues.

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University Distinctives MISSION

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University unites with the broad, historic evangelical faith rather than affiliating with any specific denomination. In this commitment, the University embraces the following declarations of the National Association of Evangelicals:

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

• We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Christ-centered community Our community of interdependent students, faculty, and staff seeks to honor and obey Jesus Christ, who is present in Spirit and speaks in Scripture, in order to advance God’s purposes in the lives of every member.

Exemplary academics Our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral curriculum integrates faith and learning in a scholarly environment that fosters critical and creative thinking, academic excellence, and professional competence.

Spiritual formation Our academic and student development programs cultivate a deep and enduring faith that affirms the authority of Scripture and embraces Christ as the authentic center of life.

Engagement with the world Our students experience and engage the world in ways that prepare leaders to serve and transform their professions, churches, and communities.

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These declarations do not comprise all that individual Christians may consider important elements of faith; rather, they establish the essential framework within which members of the University both unite in shared beliefs and explore differences.

University Distinctives STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Colorado Christian University’s Strategic Priorities were adopted by the CCU Board of Trustees to serve as a guiding compass for the University. They direct the implementation of CCU’s long-established mission and provide context for our first priority — an enduring commitment to Jesus Christ and His kingdom. The Strategic Priorities provide a point of convergence for every member of the CCU community and for every aspect of life at CCU, from how we teach and learn in the classroom to how we live with and serve others.

Colorado Christian University shall:

• Honor Christ and share the love of Christ on campus and around the world

• Teach students to trust the Bible, live holy lives, and be evangelists

• Be a magnet for outstanding students and prepare them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, and professions by offering an excellent education in strategic disciplines

• Teach students how to learn

• Teach students how to think for themselves

• Teach students how to speak and write clearly and effectively

• Give students significant opportunities to serve our Lord while they are at CCU and to help them develop a lifetime habit of such service

• Impact our culture in support of traditional family values, sanctity of life, compassion for the poor, Biblical view of human nature, limited government, personal freedom, free markets, natural law, original intent of the Constitution, and Western civilization

• Be seekers of truth

• Debunk “spent ideas” and those who traffic in them

• Ask God to multiply our time and ability to the glory of His great name

• Be a servant of the Church

• Become a great university

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Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs

DEANS Barry Vann, Ph.D. School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Mellani J. Day, DBA School of Business and Technology Earl Waggoner, Ph.D. School of Biblical and Theological Studies Wendy Elliott Wendover, Ph.D. School of Education Professions Barbara J. White, Ed.D. School of Nursing and Health Professions

FACULTY Matthew D. Aernie Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Ph.D., University of Wales-Lampeter John W. Aldridge Jr. Director, Organizational Management Associate Professor of Business and Technology Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University Krystyne Aleksandr-Mendoza Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Texas Tech University Andreas Bienert Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Mark E. Bolte Professor of Counseling Psy.D., Florida Institute of Technology William Bart Brock Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Research Methods Ph.D., Benedictine University

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Bob Brooks Director, Public Administration Assistant Professor of Public Administration MBA, Abilene Christian University Travis Buchanan Assistant Professor of Theological Studies Ph.D., University of St. Andrews Ryan Burkhart Director, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Associate Professor of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University Steve Cappa Assistant Professor of Counseling Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University Pamela Cassellius Associate Professor of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University Jeff Cline Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Frances Dailey Associate Professor of Counseling Ph.D. Regent University Mellani J. Day Dean, School of Business and Technology Professor of Business and Technology DBA, Nova Southeastern University Gregory M. Elliott Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University Brian Fidler Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Cheryl Fricke Director, Simulation Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, Regis University

Susan Fuentes Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, Azusa Pacific University Kristen J. Goree Professor of Nursing DNP, University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center Tammie L. Huddle Assistant Professor of Nursing DNP, Colorado Christian University Sarah Jarvie Associate Professor of Counseling Ed.D., University of Cincinnati Kathy Johnson Assistant Director of Western Colorado Nursing Assistant Professor of Education M.A., Colorado Christian University Cheryl King Assistant Professor of Nursing DNP, Colorado Christian University Mark Knox Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University John P. Lesko Associate Professor of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Marla Lohmann Associate Professor of Special Education Ph.D., University of North Texas Bryan Malone Director, Graduate Cyber Security Programs Assistant Professor of Cyber Security DCS, Colorado Technical University Kristen Mauk Director, Graduate Nursing Programs Professor of Nursing DNP, Valparaiso University Ph.D., Wayne State University

Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Mark Mayfield Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Walden University

Albert Smith Assistant Professor of Psychology Ed.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jennifer Montoya Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, University of Colorado Health Science Center

Shane Stone Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands

John Murray Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Ph.D., Auburn University Kathryn Palermo Assistant Professor of Nursing DNP, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Jody Panian Director, BSN Program Associate Professor of Nursing DNP, Regis University Jennifer Park Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Damon Perez Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., Colorado State University Selin Philip Associate Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Jeff Renfrow Director, Undergraduate Education Programs Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D., University of Colorado, Denver Sarah E. Scherling Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor of Education Ed.D., Liberty University John Schreiber Assistant Professor of Nursing DNP, Liberty University

Rebecca E. Taylor Assistant Professor of Counseling Ed.D., University of Memphis Nancy Thomas Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce Bren Triplett Director, Undergraduate Information Technology Programs Assistant Professor of Computer Information Technology M.S., Regis University Barry Vann Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Professor of Historical Geography Ph.D., University of Glasgow Earl Waggoner Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies Professor of Theological Studies Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Abigail L. Wegert Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, The University of Toledo Wendy Elliott Wendover Dean, School of Education Professions Professor of Education Ph.D., University of Denver Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Professor of Nursing Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

Bushrod B. White Director, Graduate Education Programs Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Jeffrey White Associate Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Drexel University Andrew Wichterman Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University Elizabeth C. Wiggins Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University

2020-2021 FACULTY AWARDS School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Gregory Elliott, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Wade Brown, M.Div. Affiliate Faculty – Worldviews

School of Business and Technology

Connie Ostwald, Ph.D. Affiliate Faculty – Marketing and Economics

School of Education Professions

John Murray, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Tammie Huddle, DNP Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES George Ackerman Taleen Afsharian Ronald Alford Jason Aljets Sharon Allen Theresa Allen Sarah Almquist Sandra Altena Matthew Altman Lilia Anand Neal Anderson Michael Aragon Anita Arceneaux W. Michael Armbruster Michael Atherton Jeff Augustine Diane Badzinski-Proctor Aren Bahadourian Clare Barker Jason Barker Craig Barnett Susan Barnett Richard Barnhart Rebecca Barns-Welsh Christie Baroody Christopher Beilfuss Jessica Beller Leeann Benesh Douglas Bennett Richard Bennett Kathleen Benton Alicia Biggs Jennifer Billings Camille Bishop Donald Bishop Nicole Blattler Deborah Bobst Krista Bogenrief Angela Bohan Jill Boisvert James Bolton David Bosworth Shawn Bowen Brittany Box Timothy Brady Michael Brashears Kelsey Brazil Trayce Brinkman James Brown

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Lesa Brown Erick Bryant Jeannie Bryant David Bull Joshua Burdick Brian Burke Allison Burkhart Rita Burleson Patri Cabe Sandra Cameron Colin Campbell Evelyn Campbell Lora Canter Patricia Cappa Brianne Carruthers Cindy Carter Andrea Cartwright David Cartwright Kathy Casey Cheryl Cavallaro Brian Cessna Roger Chandler William Chaney William Chapin Scott Cheatham Travia Childs Deborah Chinn Richard Cimms Kathryn Clampitt Edward Clark Jamie Clark Victoria Clarke Bunnie Claxton Cassie Clinton Bonnie Colby Paul Cole Sean Cole Misty Colgrove Cassandra Collier Roy Collins Rick Combs Tammy Combs Skylar Cook Aaron Cordova Vanessa Cox Kathy Crawford Rebekah Creeden Judy Crewell Ryan Crittenden

Laura Crouse Arleen Crutcher Laura Cuomo-Kotcher Joyce Curry Danielle Dahmann Shaji Daniel Summer Danser Ashley Davis Jenelle Davis Latricia Davis Robert Davis Timothy Davis Brian De Herrera Debra Dean Zachary Deboer Barbara DelCupp Constance DelGiudice David DeLong Yvonne DeMoss Indulis Denavs Kurt Diesch Melissa Dinion Nicholas Dodson Meryl Dohrmann Darrell Dooyema JoLynn Dorman Gordon Douglas James Douglas Vallie Doyle Susan Draine Daniel Dronsick Jay Drury Glenn Drysdale Catherine Duran Jennifer Eddins Doirin Eddy Bradley Edwards Kecia Edwards Douglas Eicher Kayla Eisenbarth Shawn Elliott Judith Enyart Evan Escobedo Yvette Evans Kenechukwu Ewulu Michael Eze Nicole Farina Abimbola Farinde Frank Farnell

Paul Faust Carrie Faust-Silva Deborah Fenton-Nichols Michael Finnefrock Robin Fischer Harold Fisher Shayla Fitzgerald Richard Foster Ronald Francis Mark Frederiksen Robert Freeborough Andrea Freeland Haley French Nathan French Kresten Froistad-Martin Kristen Fundenberger Leontine Galante Mark Gambill John Garner John Garris Ylenia Garrison Michael Gideon Shana Gilbert Torrie Gilden Aaron Godbey Katherine Gold Leah Gonyeau Christine Good Brian Goodbar Cathlene Goodnow William Goodrich Sandra Gourley John Gowins Michael Grabill Andrew Graham Devonee Grams Paul Gravelle Abigail Gray Daniel Green Rokesha Green James Greenhalge Joshua Greever Kira Gruzinski Michelle Grzybowski Nathan Gustafson David Guyor Coral Hackett Sean Hadley Douglas Hall

Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Eleanor Hall Karen Hall Barry Ham Jennings Hamilton Sally Hamilton Rachel Hammer Lolita Hanks Amy Hansen Andrew Harbert Tina Harclerode Colleen Hare Kelsey Hargadine Elizabeth Harger James Harger Kristi Hargrave Joseph Harmon Ashley Harper Chastity Harper Jeffery Harper Shannon Hart Eric Hartigan Thomas Hastings Jackson Hatter Clay Haverty Heather Hayes Nancy Hayworth Kenneth Heer Lisa Hernbloom Eboni Hill-Mathis Sandra Hipple Janice Hirschfeld Stephen Hixon Kearsten Hobbs Donald Hofer Tammy Hoffman Sandra Holley Grania Holman Vasti Holstun Amy Horton Debra Hudson Robert Hudson Misty Hull Kristine Hunerwadel William Hutto Clarence Ihm John Jemison Eugene Jenness Carletta Jiron Cassandra Johnson

Jerry Johnson Kathy Johnson Lawrence Johnson Richard Johnson Terri Johnson Granville Jones Kathy Jones Matthew Jones Brian Joseph Rachael Jumonville Julie Jung Kathi Kamplain-Wilson Joel Kant William Kessler Kristen Keteles Aaron Kilbourn Ruth Kilburn Novelle Kimmich Meme Kinoti Andrew Klausen Dennis Klein Tori Knight James Knox Lisa Kochanasz Veronica Koestler Jamie Kopfman Gregory Kopp Grace Kosloski Stephanie Krawzyk Stacy Krizman Sam Kurien Carol Kurkowski Stuart Kurkowski Jaime Kutz Benjamin Laird John Lamb Mark Lamport Lindsay Langfitt Trenton Langhofer Keith Langner Melanie Larkin Karla Larson Tracey Lawrence Michael Lawson Lorie Lee Karen Lemons Donita Lester Todd Leupold Sharon Lewis

Jing Li Mee-Gaik Lim Chris Little Cristal Loehr Jennifer Lott Katina Lowe Henry Luckel Sharon Luethy Jackie Luft Kimberly Luke Sandricia Luster Stephen MacCord Lisa Macedo Pam Mahre Melissa Maldonado Yuliya Malishkin David Maloney James Mann Dawn Manoleas Jayme Mansfield Soheil Mansouri Traci Marin Robert Marquardt Don Martin Angelita Martinez Andrea Masias Charlotte Mather Joseph Maxwell Patrick Mayfield Kimberly McClannahan Matthew McDaniel Michelle McDaniel Jane McGill Andrew McGowan Macy McKim Kathy McKinney Sylvia McKnight Candace McLain Sonia McLemore Kelly McMullen Arlene Meads Russell Meek Kelley Meinhardt Carlos Melendez Rachel Metcalf William Middlebrook Doug Mikkelsen Sharon Miles-Hastings David Miller

Douglas Miller Stephanie Miller Timothy Mills Karen Minert Connie Mitchell Donald Mittlestadt Michael Mlynarczyk Lorena Morales Freeborough Darrell Morgan Daniel Moriarity Mark Morley Todd Morse John Mrazek Rand Muender Jackson Muhirwe Lawrence Murphy Angela Muzquiz Darwin Naccarato Keno Nagasa Heather Neill Debra Neville Katherine Newlon William Nichols Matthew Nimeth Christine Noffsinger John Nord Sarah Oaklief Jason Ocvirk Alyssa Ohleyer Dawn Olson Gail Olson James Orcutt Connie Ostwald Charles Owen Sean Owen Donald Owsley Donna Pabst Gerrit Padgham Susan Pahlau Jan Palmen Travis Pardo Danielle Parker David Parker Roger Parks Rebecca Patterson Samantha Peel Karen Pennington Valerie Perciante

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Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES David Perkins Roberta Perno Heidi Petak William Pharis Roxine Phillips Juan Piacquadio Robert Pierre-Paul Oneita Pies Jacqueline Pinkowski Mark Plaisier Mark Plaza Manuel Pol Jana Price Jonathan Procter Candy Pugh James Rairdon Janet Randerson Neil Randerson Randy Raysbrook Rebekah Reeverts Sharon Reiling Tracy Reynolds Jason Rhine Brandon Ridgeway Dean Ridings Linda Rieg Thomas Riley Teresa Robertson Christopher Robinson Jeffrey Robinson Elizabeth Rockwood Chet Roden Pauline Rogers Ryan Rogers Sara Ronhovde John Roob Megan Rose Erin Rosfeld Heidi Ross Jeffrey Ross Linda Rothwell Arlene Ruddy James Ruffin Dane Russell

Donathan Sailer Alex Sanjari Carissa Santon Amy Santoro Michael Saunders Joshua Savage Rick Saylor Sarah Scherling Dana Scheunemann Lisa Schlabra Michael Schlabra Dan Schlesinger Pamela Schnell Gary Schnittjer Amanda Schuster Heather Seelbach Catherine Sees Chantal Seitz Elizabeth Sellers Norma Shearin Andrew Shepardson Cathy Sherrer Audra Sherwood Joel Shults Shari Simmons Renee Sinclair Tanya Skalecki Erik Skov Steven Slaight Joseph Slunaker Monique Smalling Christy Smelser Diana Smith Jennifer Smith Kelly Smith Michael Smith Jessica Snedker Brady Sowers James Spencer Clara Spenny John Squires Elizabeth St James Jeremiah Stallman Rachael Stark

Mary Steely Gary Steward Lisa Stone Kevin Storatz Michelle Strickland Edward Stucky Colleen Suitt Tamara Sullivan Kenneth Summers Sandra Summers Charles Suscheck Kimberly Swanigan Ryan Tafilowski Jacqueline Taggart Shawn Talbot Shannon Tallon Douglas Taylor Jeff Thomas John Thompson Robin Thompson Thomas Thompson Melanie Tidman David Tomme Dustin Tomme Stephanie Touil Maria Trascritti Amy Tribolini Jeanna Turay Kevin Turner Amy Turpin Lori Twardowski-Raper Mandi Vaden Jose Valdes Pamela Valentino Shawn Vander Lugt Cathy Vann Thomas Varney Deborah Vaughn Matthew Ver Miller Evan Verbal Steve Veteto Anna Vick Sam Vigil Michael Voris

June Wagner Harold Walker Kristen Wall Thomas Waller Albert Walmsley Rhonda Watson Willyn Webb Robin Weber Samuel Welbaum Gregory Wells Christopher West Lyn Westergard Tosha Weyhmiller Kristine Whaley Charolette Whitley Jennifer Wiggs Sarah Wightman Margaret Wigton James Wiley Karen Williams Duane Wilson Kirsten Wilson John Wind Kenneth Winter DanaLea Woehl Jefferson Wofford Wayne Wolf Katherine Wolfe Dale Wolyniak Samuel Wood Julie Woodman Shaina Workman Taniuska Worsham Brian Wright Karen Wright Lori Wurth Dave Yauk Karly Yingst David Yocum Richard Yohn Adam Young LaTisha Young Michael Young Shawn Zembles

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list, and apologize for any such errors.

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And the Word became flesh and

dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of

grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV)

Leprino Hall

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Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Janet M. Black, Ph.D.

John Borman Associate Professor of Education M.A., University of Northern Colorado

DEANS

David E. Bosworth Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Missions Ph.D. Candidate, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Gayle C. Gunderson, MLS Clifton Fowler Library Peter A. Kerr, Ph.D. School of Business and Leadership Debora L. Scheffel, Ph.D. School of Education Ryan T. Hartwig, Ph.D. School of Humanities and Social Sciences Steven T. Taylor, M.A. School of Music Mark A. Parker, Ph.D. School of Science and Engineering David S. Kotter, Ph.D. School of Theology

FACULTY Diane M. Badzinski Professor of Communication Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Martin C. Beeson Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership J.D., Baylor University Janet M. Black Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor of English Ph.D., University of Denver

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Derek Branstrom Director, Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership Programs M.A., University of Northern Colorado Tamara Bultje Associate Professor of Education Clinical Practice Coordinator M.Ed., University of Phoenix Isaac Chilima Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Ph.D., Yokohama National University Ian Clary Assistant Professor of Historical Theology Ph.D., University of the Free State Thomas Copeland Professor of Politics Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Bryan B. Crutcher Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science Ph.D., Michigan State University Heather Thompson Day Associate Professor of Communication and Rhetoric Ph.D., Andrews University Daniel T. DeLau Associate Professor of Accounting M.T., University of Denver M.S., Indiana University CPA

Charles David Denler Director of Composition and Music, Media and Marketing Assistant Professor of Music B.A. Colorado Christian University Berklee College of Music Megan D. DeVore Associate Professor of Church History and Early Christian Studies Ph.D., University of Wales Jonathan Dimos Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D., University of Denver Mark S. Dorn Professor of Music M.M., Indiana University M.A., Colorado Christian University Alec Ellis Assistant Librarian, Web Technologies MLIS, San Jose State University M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary Gary W. Ewen Professor of Management and Leadership Dean Emeritus DSL, Regent University Christian D. Finnigan Assistant Professor of History and Politics Ph.D. Candidate, McGill University Nahanni Freeman Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Biola University Amanda M. Furness Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Kansas Leontine Galante Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., Princeton University

Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Gayle C. Gunderson Dean and Librarian, Clifton Fowler Library MLS, Emporia State University Ryan T. Hartwig Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Professor of Communication Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

David S. Kotter Dean, School of Theology Professor of New Testament Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Christa R. Koval Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

Cory Hixson Assistant Professor of Engineering Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paul Lange Professor of Biology M.D., Michigan State University of Human Medicine

Mark Hudson Associate Professor of Music Ph.D., University of Florida

David McNeil Director of Choral Studies Assistant Professor of Music DMA Candidate, Yale School of Music

Katherine S. Hyon Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., Georgia State University

M. Kevin Miller Executive in Residence Distinguished Professor of Business and Leadership M.S., Oklahoma State University

Craig Jacobson Assistant Professor of Finance MBA, Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Lene M. Jaqua Professor of Physical Science Ph.D., University of Arizona Matthew Jones Associate Professor of New Testament Studies Ph.D., Regent University Peter A. Kerr Dean, School of Business and Leadership Associate Professor of Marketing and International Business Ph.D., Northcentral University Charles E. King Professor of Business, Law and Ethics Dean Emeritus J.D., University of Denver

Raymond R. Mitsch Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D., Indiana State University Gregory John Moore Director of Global Engagement Professor of Global Studies and Politics Ph.D., University of Denver Jason Ney Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., University of Denver Richard Niezen Associate Professor of Music Ph.D., University of Colorado Briana Martin Paden Assistant Librarian, Research and Instruction MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi M.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Susan Pahlau Assistant Professor of Communication M.A., University of Colorado, Denver Alex R. Paine Laboratory Coordinator Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Mark A. Parker Dean, School of Science and Engineering Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Denver Michael Plato Assistant Professor of Intellectual History and Christian Thought Ph.D. Candidate, Free University of Amsterdam Bernard M. Prokop Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Iowa Ronald L. Rex Executive in Residence Associate Professor of Management and Marketing M.S., Xavier University Seth Rodriquez Assistant Professor of Old Testament Studies and Biblical Archaeology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary John Russo Assistant Professor of Accounting B.A., Western State College CPA William R. Saxby Professor of Psychology Dean Emeritus Ph.D., University of Vermont

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Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education Professor of Education Ph.D., Northwestern University

Gary Steward Assistant Professor of History Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Oliver Schulz Associate Librarian, Technical Services Librarian MLIS, San Jose State University

Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music Professor of Music M.A., University of Denver

Sherry Schulz Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.A., University of Florida

Kevin J. Turner Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary

Stephen A. Shumaker Professor of Political Science Ph.D., University of Dallas, Irving

John Wind Assistant Professor of Theology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Susan Spear Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Denver MFA, Western State University

Julie Woodman Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center

Mary Spencer Director of Assessment Assistant Professor of Education Ph.D. Candidate, Vanderbilt University

Priscilla B. Wright Professor of Education Ed.D., Clayton University

Jess Stainbrook Lecturer in Communication, Visual Storytelling, and Digital Media M.A., Colorado Christian University

Jeffry L. Yeates Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems MBA, University of Colorado, Boulder M.A., Colorado Christian University

In Memoriam: Lawrence J. Crabb Jr. Distinguished Scholar in Residence Ph.D., University of Illinois William C. Watson Professor of History Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

2020-2021 FACULTY AWARDS Junior Faculty Award

Community Service Award

William Saxby, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Dean Emeritus School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Scholarship Award

Ian Clary, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Historical Theology School of Theology

Teaching Excellence Award

Jennifer Stafford Director of Theatre Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies MFA, New York University

Aaron Stampfl Coordinator of Keyboard Studies Assistant Professor of Piano D.M., Northwestern University

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David McNeil, DMA Candidate Assistant Professor of Music School of Music

Daniel T. DeLau, M.T., M.S. Associate Professor of Accounting School of Business and Leadership

Affiliate Faculty Award Sarah Bontrager, MAMFT Affiliate Faculty — Psychology School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty Emeriti COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Sara E. Dallman Professor Emerita of Education

Christelle Menth Professor Emerita of Music D.M.A., University of Illinois

Allen P. Schantz Professor Emeritus of Music Ph.D., University of Colorado

Larry R. Donnithorne President Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Ethics Ed.D., Harvard University

Cherri Parks Vice President Emerita of Academic Affairs

Barbara Wilkin Professor Emerita of Biology Ph.D., University of Colorado

Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Stanley P. Dyck Professor Emeritus of History Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

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Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Jennifer Alafat Sandra Altena John Amschler Laura Armstrong Isidro Aybar Brooke Balbuena Nancy Bamberry Jared Barber Clare Barker Kwami Barnett Angela Beeson Leeann Benesh Jennifer Billings Ronald Bland Nathanael Bondi Sarah Bontrager Kelsey Brazil Cole Brown Aaron Burnett Erin Buterbaugh Kurt Butler James Calhoun Letta Taylor Campbell Jeffrey Cooper Stephanie Crowe Charles Cummings Ashley Denton Daniel DeVore Samuel Director Ray Donatucci Christopher Eagles

Dawna Edwards Aaron Eichman David Eloe Michael Fields Michael Finnefrock Lynn Fisher Diana Gaide Pamela Gallo John Garner Anna George Shana Gilbert Bridgette Greene Rachel Hammer Tiko Hardy Elizabeth Harger Chastity Harper Greg Harper Jordan Heersink Luke Heirendt Ryan Hennig Thomas Holsteen Amy Horton Ellen Huang Mark Hudson Laura Husbands Joshua Jackson Lydia Johnson Rachael Jumonville Sharon Kitzmiller Andrew Klausen Luke Kuepfer

Kevin Langlois Barbara Lepke-Sims Dandan Liu Liza Lizcano Courtney Long Sharon Luethy Christopher Luther James Manuel Jun Yao Marlier Michelle McDaniel Tim McTavish Tracy Meola Irina Moreland Wayne Munguia Sara Murdaugh Keno Nagasa Katherine Newlon Harry Olsson Lance J. Oversole Justin Peddicord Rachel Perez John Poppleton Jeremy Porier Orval Powell Dean Ridings Heidi Ross Matthew Rummel Pearl Rutherford Joseph Saavedra Christine Sallas Angela Sallas McCrory

Sosamma Samuel-Burnett Laura Saunders Bob Savery Thomas Scheffel Jill Schroeder-Dorn Amanda Schuster Matthew Simonson Corrine Simpson Greta Sugai Christina Sweeting Phillip Sykora Shannon Tallon David Tomme Chelsea VanEssen Anna Vick Michael Voris Daniel Wakefield Thomas Waller Adam Wiggins Ryan Williams Kirsten Wilson Shaina Workman Randi Yeager Scott Zirbel

The affiliate faculty listed are those who have taught at least one course this academic year. The University acknowledges that there may be inadvertent errors or omissions. We have attempted to create an accurate list, and apologize for any such errors.

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where there is no

guidance a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 (ESV) Anschutz Student Center

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University Leadership BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wil Armstrong Trustee

Jerry B. Jenkins Trustee

Hon. Kevin Lundberg ’74 Trustee

Dr. Mark Sheehan Trustee

Brad Benson Trustee

Sam Kimbriel ’83 Trustee

Doug McDonald Trustee

Don Siecke Trustee

Jeffrey H. Coors Trustee

Hon. Mike Kopp Trustee

Tim McTavish ’10 Chair

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Dr. Margaret A. Fomer Trustee

Harold A. “Hal” Krause Trustee

Dr. Jeff Myers Trustee

Robert E. Warren Jr. Trustee

Dr. Biff Gore Trustee

C. W. “Chick” Lee Vice Chair

Dr. Jerry Nelson Trustee

William J. “Bill” White Trustee

Don Harwell Trustee

Terry Leprino ’92 Trustee

John Pittman Trustee

Trustee Emeriti Dr. Kenell J. Touryan

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Donald W. Sweeting, Ph.D.

Hon. Terry Considine

Hon. Jane Norton

Hugh Hewitt

William Pauls

Alan Mason

Robert S. Woodson Sr.

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Janet M. Black, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Undergraduate Studies Allison Burkhart, MBA Vice President of Enrollment College of Adult and Graduate Studies Roger Chandler, MBA Vice President of Student Success College of Adult and Graduate Studies Daniel L. Cohrs, CPA Executive Vice President Shannon Dreyfuss, MBA Vice President of Campus Development

Eric Hogue, M.A. Vice President of University Advancement Jeff Hunt, M.Div., MPS Director of Centennial Institute Jim McCormick, M.S. Senior Vice President / Vice President of Student Life College of Undergraduate Studies Thomas N. Scheffel, J.D., LL.M. University Counsel Sarah Scherling, Ed.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Adult and Graduate Studies

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you would like assistance during the ceremony, please contact a CCU staff member wearing a staff lanyard. Professional photographers from Grad Images will take a photograph of each graduate during the ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be sent through email to graduates, and high quality photo enlargements can be ordered. For further information, please call 800.261.2576 or visit www.gradimages.com.

LOST AND FOUND Items lost or found on May 8 will be available shortly after the ceremony at the Lost and Found/Information tables at Jeffco Stadium. Beginning May 10, the items will be available on CCU’s Lakewood campus in the Security office at 8787 West Alameda Avenue. Call CCU Security at 303.963.3222 with questions about items lost and found.

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Congratulations, Colorado Christian University Class of 2021! Today’s Commencement ceremony celebrates a considerable accomplishment in completing your degree at Colorado's flagship Christian university. Graduates: we share in your pride and excitement, and we are confident that your degree — and the skills and experience you acquired while at Colorado Christian University — will serve you well in your vocations and your lives. To our newest alumni and honored guests, we hope you'll stay in touch and stay connected to CCU. Please continue to pray for our students, faculty, and staff as they fulfill God’s purpose in their lives. Stop by campus for a School of Music performance or a Cougar Athletics event. If your long-term career goals include furthering your higher education, our College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers several graduate degrees and certificate programs. You also have the opportunity to extend your education benefits to family members through our Legacy Scholarship. This program provides scholarships to children and siblings of CCU alumni and current students to attend our College of Undergraduate Studies.

CCU's faithful supporters include alumni as well as parents and friends who believe in our vision to prepare graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, and thereby are prepared to impact the world. For those who wish to extend the CCU experience to future generations of CCU students, please consider doing so through a gift of any size to the University. Your prayers and support have helped make today's events, and so much more, possible. As we look ahead to the future, we thank God for His extraordinary blessings and we continue to seek His guidance as we move forward. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. – Revelation 22:21 (ESV)

Published by Communications and Creative Services Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80226 The Commencement program is available for download as a PDF file at ccu.edu/commencement/archive

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CONGRATULATIONS! Earning your bachelor’s degree is a huge accomplishment. Why stop there?

As a CCU Alum, you may qualify for a

$5,000 scholarship We want to help you get a jump start on your master’s degree with this special scholarship offer for CCU Alumni.

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