Commencement 2022 Program

Colorado Christian University Commencement Friday, May 6, 2022

Greetings from the President May 6, 2022 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 part of your experience at CCU and wish God’s richest blessing 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 in right now to think about how you want to invest the next five to 10 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 it. Instead be thankful for the opportunity you’ve had and use it to serve others. • Keep learning. Mark Twain said most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72. Don’t let your education stop with graduation. Remember — leaders are readers and life-long learners. • Work hard, strive for excellence in everything you do, and give back. • Choose your friends wisely, and stay close to your family. • Most importantly, love and honor Jesus and walk closely with Him. Be faithful and courageous (Proverbs 3.1-8). • And 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 Speakers..........................................................................................................................................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. 19 Degree Candidates: College of Undergraduate Studies...................................................................................p. 22 University Honors....................................................................................................................................................p. 27 Academic Regalia.....................................................................................................................................................p. 28 Traditions of CCU...................................................................................................................................................p. 29 About the University................................................................................................................................................p. 30 University History....................................................................................................................................................p. 31 University Distinctives.............................................................................................................................................p. 32 Faculty College of Adult and Graduate Studies...........................................................................................................p. 34 College of Undergraduate Studies...................................................................................................................p. 39 University Leadership...............................................................................................................................................p. 45 Board of Trustees & Advisory Council, President's Cabinet

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Commencement Speakers COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Danny Moore B.S. ’08 President and Owner of DeNOVO Solutions and Thornberry Consulting Danny Moore B.S. Organizational Management ’08 served 24 years in the United States Navy where he received numerous military awards, the highest being the Meritorious Service Medal and the National Security Agency Director Distinguish Service Medal. Moore has more than 19 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He served as program manager and director of global operations for British Aerospace International, where he oversaw a business line of more than $250 million in value.

Moore is the president and owner of DeNOVO Solutions and Thornberry Consulting which provide scientific, engineering, technical, and operational support services to the Department of Defense. He is a graduate of numerous Navy leadership and technical schools, holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Colorado Christian University and an MBA in International Business from the University of Phoenix. Moore is a resident of Centennial, Colorado. He is married to Susan Rutt and has two adult children, Constance and Devin Moore.

COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Dr. J. T. English Lead Pastor, Storyline Church Dr. J.T. English serves as the Lead Pastor of Storyline Church in Arvada, Colo. He is passionate about discipleship and theology in the local church. English previously served as a pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, where he founded The Village Church Institute. Before that, he was privileged to work in higher education as a member of the executive team at Southern Seminary. English is the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus. His forthcoming book (2023) is entitled You

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are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well. English is also the co-host of the “Knowing Faith” podcast, a weekly program that teaches through whole books of the Bible. Dr. English received his Th.M. in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He later completed his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Southern Seminary. At Southern, English focused his studies on the relationship between Trinitarianism, speech act theory, and biblical authority. His dissertation topic was, “Thus Says the Lord: A Trinitarian Account of Biblical Authority.” English is married to Macy and they have two beautiful kids, Thomas and Bailey.

College of Adult and Graduate Studies 2022 Ceremony Friday, May 6, 2022 Ten O'Clock in the morning

CHERRY HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH highlands ranch, Colorado

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

Introductory Remarks

Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Processional March

Invocation*

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

Mr. Tim McTavish ’10 Chair, Board of Trustees Student Address Marcie MacQuarrie Master of Organizational Leadership Presentation of Honors Dr. Sarah Scherling Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Adult and Graduate Studies

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" by Ludwig van Beethoven, melody from Ninth Symphony text by Henry van Dyke, arranged by Taras Nahirniak

Outstanding Doctoral Student

Marshals

Nora Allen Doctor of Nursing Practice

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

Mr. Dustin Tomme Director of Retention – Southern Colorado College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Amy Stewart School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Mr. Michael Voris Director of Retention – Global Online College of Adult and Graduate Studies National Anthem † University Symphonic Band and University Choir “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key arranged by Russell Robinson

Outstanding Graduate Students

David Mizer School of Biblical and Theological Studies Marcie MacQuarrie School of Business and Technology Jamie Leopold School of Education Professions Mona Lerdal School of Nursing and Health Professions

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

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* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

Order of the Program COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Outstanding Undergraduate Students Amy Potter School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Presentation of Associate and Bachelor's Degree Candidates

Jonathan Noggle School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Dr. David Murphy Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Yu Pettis School of Business and Technology

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

Stephanie Moore School of Education Professions

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

Joshua Galbraith School of Nursing and Health Professions

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

Commencement Address Danny Moore President and Owner of DeNOVO Solutions and Thornberry Consulting

Commissioning, Alumni Association Induction Roger Chandler Vice President of Student Success College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Closing Comments

Presentation of Doctoral Degree Candidates Dr. Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Presentation of Master's Degree Candidates Dr. Ryan Burkhart Associate Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dr. David Murphy 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. Wendy Elliott Wendover Dean, School of Education Professions

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction* Sam Kimbriel '83 Member, Board of Trustees Recessional University Symphonic Band and University Choir “Battle Hymn of the Republic” arranged by Peter Wilhousky "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

* 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 Wendie Wenona Alderman MSN, West Virginia Wesleyan College BSN, Mountain State University

Nora Jane Allen MSN, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs BSN, Loyola University

Kimberly A. Billingsley MSN, West Texas A&M University BSN, Lubbock Christian University

Evidence-based Practice Project: Implementation of a Patient Navigator for Persons with Substance Use Disorder in an Office-based Medicated Assisted Treatment Program

Evidence-based Practice Project: The Impact of Delirium Education and Recognition of Acute Confusion on Fall Risk Assessments on an Acute Care Unit

Evidence-based Practice Project: The Impact of Telehealth on Mental Health Provision for Schizophrenic Patients in Rural Correctional Facilities

Robin Carlette Ruffin-Hooke MSN, Excelsior College BSN, Excelsior College Evidence-based Practice Project: The Effect of an Aural Microsuction Educational Toolkit on the Knowledge and Competency of Registered Nurses in a Primary Care Community Clinic

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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 High Distinction 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 Wendy Elizabeth Allen5 Mark Allsman5 Jeffrey Alan Andrews5 Danielle Kay Atkinson Tanya Nadian Bajgier5 Elizabeth E. Baker5 Stephanie Baldwin5 Holli Lee Barron5 Susan Jean Barrus5 Brenda L. Bassett-Eddington5 Marilyn Marie Bastin5 Sarah Elizabeth Birt5 Briana Beth Bishop Brenda Yvonne Blanco5 Becky S. Bradley Robert J. Brankline Jr. Kayla Marie Brena5 Thearica LaToya Bright-Mickle Clarence Keon Bumpas Jocelyn Christine Cadiz5 Gregory S. Carter5 Karla M. Cass Christina Carol Cauble Kevin James Clark5 Kerry F. Cobb5 Renee JoAnn Collins5 Kimberly Cournoyer5 Theresa M. Covington5

Leslie Anne Coy5 Blythe Crow Chrystal Cruz5 Xochitl Cruz Teresa A. Da Sarah Priscilla DeHerrera5 Caitlin Campbell Denton5 Alyssa Jo Duncan5 Daniel Kirk Edmondson Brock Ernst Delinda Kathleen Evans Bobi Rae Ezell5 Erika Ezenekwe5 Shelly R. Furtado Sylvia Isabel Garcia Jennifer Gazaway Jennifer Geselevich Patrice M. Giacchino5 Seth A. Gibson Jacob Cotton Gillette Nadia Texanna Trenise Givens Alexandria Monique Grady5 Shaelyn Inez Gramling Michelle Green Jennifer Greene5 Justine Clare Greever5 Cornelius Hampton Chloé Harrison5 Thomas Jeffrey Hein Wendy Dawn Henson Neil T. Hertzler Karen L. Hetherington Jessica Hightower5 Jamalynn Elicia Holloway

Crystal Venita Holmes Mathile Lyn Hornback5 Hilary Horrigan5 LaKeisha DeMeco Howard Angelica Megan Jackson5 Steven Christopher Jeffery Joanna Charity Johnson Kelly Jo Johnson5 Melanie Carol Johnson Rodger Allen Johnson Jr. Tyler Preston Johnson Ashley Lauren Keckeisen5 Emily Kerlin5 Megan Georgia Meeks Keyes Catherine Lea Kozanecki5 Brittney LaBonte5 Natalie Ruth Laojun5 Alissa Gabrielle Laughlin5 Elizabeth Hope Leahey5 Melvin Lee5 Laura R. Leedy5 Lee Garrison Lester5 Katherine A. Loh5 William G. Longpré Leigh Ann Carey Looyenga5 Aidee Mishima Lopez-Ota Teagan MacKnight Brian David Magee5 Alicia Maturino Katie M. McAlister

Katherine Chanel McCauley- Morrow5 Marina Georgieva McCollom5 Reid Patrick McGraw Shaun McGuire5 Carly Elizabeth Meadows5 Jamie Lynn Merrion5 Charity Irene Mills5 Antonia Angeline Miranda5 David L. Moore5 A. Ryann Morgan5 Camron A. Morton Matthew Gregory Mottram Lindsey Rae Mullins5 Hillary Naef5 Robin M. Newman Mandy Michelle Newton5 Melinda Y. North5 Paul Northart5 Amanda Lynn Norvell5 Marcy L. Olney Michelle Elaine O’Neil5 Safyr T. Padilla5 Ardesia Parr Naturaleza Y. Perez Carly M. Perry Danielle Marie Wesley Peters5 Emily Travis Peterson5 Jeri Peterson Jadyn Rose Phillips5 Sara Lynn Pickup Kensey Leeann Plummer Jennifer Rena Pressey Joseph A. Puentes IV5

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Degree Candidates

COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates

Jocinta Rockingham Purvis5 Mary Elizabeth Quattlebaum5 Valerie Anne Recreo Nicole R. Reed5 Katherine G. Reeg5 Brittney Reinholt David Rendon5 Hardenia Adale Ressel5 Melissa Arianna Richmond Ashley Kimberly Rooks Barbara Ann Root Andrew Michael Rowe Sheryl S. Ruettgers5 Christie I. Russo Daniel Allen Schreiter Kathryn Schroeder5 Cambron J. Sherman Samantha Julianne Shoenhair5 Wayne Sibole Destiny Slavens5 Holly M. Slaybaugh Meghan E. Smith Staci R. Somes5 Jessica Louise Stackpool Sarah Stanicek⁵ Philip James Stohlmann5 Emily Marie Straw5 Kayla Suann Briana Lee Svege Chanveen Taneja5 Amanda Jane Taylor Amanda J. Thayer Emma Ruth Thomas5 Felisha A. Tillman Dallas Trese5 Jan Marie Turkington5 Juan Vazquez-Rosa Amber Lynn Vigueria5 Lauren J. Vogel5 Lou Ann Vollmer5 Stephanie Joy Wachter5 Wm. Matthew Waggoner5 Natalie D. Wagner5 Betty Jolene Walls Courtney L. Welch

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Nancee J. Welling Bethany Wheeler Bird Roxanne R. Williams Rhonda Nelson Zavala5 Jillian Lee Zeller5

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Ronald James Brauner Taylee M. Gopperton5 John Michael Kregar5 Connie Lee Mayhugh5 Daniel C. Perez Jr. Amy Elizabeth Stewart5 James Daniel Williams5 Gloria G. Yanez Delgado5

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Arts in Applied Apologetics James Canfield Jr.5 Carolyn Garza Christopher John Goss5 Karlin N. Harris Paul Michael Holcombe5 David Reynolds5 Morgan Utley5 James David Wallace5

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Roy Everett Adkins5 Mathew J. Brennan5 Daniel Bruno Denk Jr. Alexander Hyun Endres5 Kenneth Avery Ginyard D’Jamildo Graham Tracey Rolanda Grant Angela Dawn Hall5 Kara Letrice Hamer Wesley Keegan Laws

Deloris Gardenia Livsey Robert T. Luckett Lisa Faith Lukasiewicz Robert T. McCoy Jr.5 LaKecia Ann McGlothen5 Jennifer Metzger Ann Miraglia5 David Joseph Mizer5 Nicolaas B. Pedersen David Micah Pruitt5 Kimberly Sue Roach Shawn Roy Julie P. Smith Michael Wesley Smith5 Tammy L. Stocker5 Danielle Elise Taormina John Edward Taylor

Master of Arts in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry Brian A. Goode5 Miguel Jimenez Robert “Mike” Wallace5

Master of Arts in Theological Studies Carl D. Anderson David Michael Bertram Justin Melo Brandt5 Thomas Henry Chandler Rodney Leon Friend David Jude Fryoux Stephen S. Jenkins Austin James Kauffman5 Rebecca L. Koehler5 Cassandra Michelle Lynch Mitzi MiKayla Poulter5 David V. Shaw Jerry Don Simmons LaWanda D. Stephens-Sanford Ethan Dean Van Buskirk5 Enzeo White

School of Business and Technology Master of Science in Accounting Tonia Y. Cupid Corrina Ashley Fernalld Noraa Jane Fort Connor Douglas Heller Jessica Kylie Julian5 Clare Jenna Kreutzer Trisha Reynolds Amber Lyn Roth Robyn Noelle Van Kooten5

Master of Business Administration Shelly Rene'e Ah Leong Lissa Lee Marie Alexander Madison Leigh Andres Melissa S. Barcewski Sabrina D. Basey5 Kristina Billante Roderick Jeffrey Blake Nikita Boone-Kachur Alexandra Kay Booth5 Eli Thomas Brown Julie M. Butcher Kristina Lynn Charfauros Stephanie Marie Day Jonathan Drolet Jasmin Gammel Heather M. Gardner5 Gabrielle N. Green Katherine Rae Hanlin Marrell Hines Brittany Oreon Jackson Mary Ann Jackson Matthew I. Kimura Gina Michelle Lento5 Kathleen Levensailor Mathew Charles Lichini5 Brayden McCall

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Degree Candidates Caitlin Lee McCarthy5 B.E. Duxton Milam KyOunte Miller John Waiguru Njeru Whitney Sue Olson Aldena C. Randolph5 Kyler Riordan Scott M. Russo Justina Le Ruybal5 Laura Arwen Stephens5 Matllyn Morrigan Sund5 Nathan Michael Wald5 Molly L. Wolf

Master of Science in Cyber Security George Britton Tien Kim Bui Anthony James Frederick Combs Bryan G. Gray5 John R. Hicks Brian Aubrey Hoberg Amanda Lynn Papacek5

Master of Science in Human Resource Management Catherine A. Chismar Marissa Raye Locke5 Stacey L. Newell Michelle K. Olson Alyssa Osterback5 Chamroeun S. Trinidad Derrick Porter Webb5

Master of Organizational Leadership Kermit John Addo Graeme Shane Martin Beidler Natalie Kay Blackman5 Theresa L. Bloom5 David Alan Brown5 Cody Harrison Childers

Douglas D. Downing5 Tyler Fischer Matthew Taylor Garland Hannah Renee Gipson5 Trina Vance Handy Kelsey Anne Henderson5 Elyssa Hernandez Meghan Kathleen Hickman5 Maddison Marie Hogan5 Ishsamina Melani Lively Marcie Lynne MacRae MacQuarrie5 Madison McBee Andrew Michael McDonald5 Alexandria Marie Morrison5 Piero Martin Raygada Jacqulynne Riester5 Andrew Justin Robineau5 Colt Taylor Sedbrook5 Jill Smith5 David Alan Steinhilpert5 Michael Burienne Stuart5 Karen Marie Wilson

Master of Public Administration Cheryl N. Flanner Natalie Josephine Guerra5 Charles McClelland Harrison Margaret Koby Emily Renee Mousel5 Norma Marie Rogers Jermeia Sound Devin Sutorius Tiffany Monique Thomas5 Jana Unruh5 Joshua A. Weber5 Jessica Leigh White5

School of Education Professions Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Tamika Coleman Caitlyn Ashley Cook Nathan Sinclair de Laet Zachary DeBoer Jasmine Ariel DeFreitas5 Rachel Deanna Flatt Ignacia Gandaria Muro Jill Renee Halfmann Eileen B. Heilman Jasmyn Elizabeth Hendricks5 Kelsey Lee Huard5 Christina T. Jackson Janae Rosalyn Langreck5 Jamie Leopold Karena Rebekah Mathi5 Kenneth Richard McGuffee Barbara Marie Miguelgorry Michele Mosca5 Lauren Paige New James Scott Nix5 Alaina Michelle Pisarra Tiffany Riedesel Romero5 Stephenie Ritter Karen Sue Rivali5 Guillermo Sanchez III Dawn Rene Smith Hammer Caleb James Stewart5 Sophia Wibholm

Master of Education in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Katie Edna Holland Bidong Yien Tot

Master of Education in Educational Leadership Jessica Albertson5

Jerry L. Archuleta George Glanyon Cole Anna R. Pazour5 Kimberly Dianne Romer5 Samantha Christine Smith Georginna M. Thornhill

Master of Education in Special Education Tania D. Bade Guia Marie R. Buenaventura5 Diane Parve Byrd Victoria Pace Flora Samantha Sue Galloway Jessica Clair Hill Sarah Francis Johnson5 Erin Jones5 Rosanna Keniston Heather Lynn Kramer5 Samantha Lightle Christopher Oxholm Jenny Ferr Peguero Mercedes5 Cherish Principe5 Ryder Searle5 Christine Shuster Angelique Smitherman Dianna Spencer Tiffany Lavon Turnage Chloe Jean Whatley5 Kentisha Rachelle Williams5 Kylee Jo Wurster5

School of Nursing and Health Professions Master of Science in Nursing Andrea Beth Freeland Victoria Elizabeth Furlong5 Mona Char Lerdal Sheli Lynn Mathews5 Jodi Sue Myers5 Tiffany K. Rogers

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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 Payton Lucile Howie Neolani Rios Ronald L. Scott Shawna Rae Strickland Brittany M. Wisegarver

Associate of Arts in General Studies Kaitlyn DeField Kathleen Michelle Demech Teresa Marie Diaz Shelly Lynn Duzik Patara (Sandy) Edge Tess M. Foster Stephanie Gerthe Kimberly S. Kelley Lorrie Maes Christy Nicole Mathis Sabrina Nicole Porter Holly Rougier Alicia Mae Sonnemaker Kylie Virg Lilly Marie Zing

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Ashleigh Cannon Erik Minhyung Cho Joshua David Eckmann Dustin Kirk Heickman Jennie Rebecca Higgins Justin Thomas Long Wendy L. McIndoo Kristy Lynn Souser

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Associate of Science in Psychology Elizabeth Dianne Abbott Jennifer Acuna Lovonne Adams Jerome Lateef Barber Sara Bevins Natalie M. Brown Tasha Renee Brown Patricia Campbell Patricia M. Cruz Dominic Dominguez Courtney Rae Edwards Tinita Fay Ford Donna Marie Foster Connie Lynn Frith Victoria Gonzalez Lisa M. Greco Serena Mae Groff Dyral G. Hargrove Carlata Heath-Bulington Melissa Hebert Jennelly Hernandez Charis N. Jacobson Wanda Jenkins Cassandra Rose Lancaster Paula Brown Lockett Maria V. Maldonado Jaclyn C. Maresca Brooke Caron Mason Jennifer Marie Matthews Erica McKinney Amy Caldwell Nichols Daphnee Philemon Wendy Reillo Kathie L. Robinson Derek N. Rosales Ma Fatima F. Sibulo Maryann Simmons Amanda Nichole Skroch Doris Kay Staub Katy N. Thao-Ly Alissa J. Toering

Kerry-Ann Williams

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology Breshawn A. Adams Jessica Faye Adams4 Leslie Aguilar Erica Anderson3 Jennifer Aulet1 Anthony J. Avalos Tamica Avalos Phoebe Kathrine Baquera3 Erica Bastidas Amanda Aurora Burgan Batalona3 Brenda J. Beck Elise A. Braun De Anna Lynn Bliek1 Christi Nichole Bryant1 Kyle Nathan Buller Julia R. Campbell Charles Curtis Carpenter1 Sarah Kelley Clayton Heather D. Clemence3 Sean Andrew Cooper1 Jonathan M. Covey1 Sarah Adelia Daley1 Sarah Nicole Darnell2 Elizabeth Deleon1 Danielle DeYoung Jennifer Dorio1 Karen Christina Sue Douglas1 Ethan C. Downs Daniel S. Durrant1 Anna Zane Elam Rochelle R. Feekes Jeffery Ferrell Olivia Marie Garcia Jackie C. Graffeo4 Melissa Jo Gregory4 Leah Marie Guerrero1 Pauline Naomi Haines1 Jody Bill Hallman Betty Jean Hartsfield

Glory Hope Houle Kevin Edward Hoy4 Sheryl R. Ikener Christina Louise Jackson3 Alexandra Janssen1 Miriam Nereida Jimenez Darlene Johnson Rebekah Elise Jones3 Laura A. Jorgenson1 Faith Kilgore2 Paula Alexandra King Amy R. Kline Jacob A. LaMarche Carmina Ledezma Dorothy W. Lehman3 Ramonita Leon1 Abby Leigh Leverentz1 Felicia H. Locklear3 Melissa I. Lopez Sindi Manzanares1 Autumn Elizabeth Maroney3 Melissa Breann McKelvey3 Sarah I. McMains3 Sally Ann McNealy1 Maxine McNicholas4 Benjamin Daniel Merilatt Bria-Noëlle Neil1 Brenda Jean Nelson1 Angela Lorraine Niswender Diana O'Grady-Williams Beverly A. Pendleton1 Ashley R. Pittman1 Amy Michelle Potter4 Victoria K. Ragsdale1 Jacob Renfro Sabrina Rensink1 Jeremiah K. Riggen Jennifer Nell Roberts1 Shanniah Faith Salazar Linda Renee Sapp Ryan Seaman Emma Marie Shapazian1 Yvonne Marie DeLeon Shepherd1

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Erika M. Silva3 Jill Patricia Slimm1 Michelle Nicole Sparks Elisabeth St. Clair4 Zachary Swiger1 Candrea Kaye Thomas Alissa J. Toering1 Tiffany E. Toothaker4 Drew Forrest Travis1 Miranda Serita Williams1 Katherine Williams-Herrick3 Courtney C. Wilson1 Frank W. Wilson Claire Danielle Wolfgang1

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and Criminal Justice Kymberli Amelia Michelle Beisner3

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Jacleen Rose Anthony1 Sara Rae Christianson3 Macie Amandarose Crespin2 Anne Marie Eichman4 Kristy Holbrook Elias Loralee Ann Foreman1 Nicole M. Gammeter2 Kathy Lynn Hicks2 Daniel Grant Jackson1 Judon Paul Montoya Deana I. Ratliffe1 Chauncey J. Rivera Crystal Rae Schlueter Hanna Mae Shields2 Colette J. Sweers Dina L. Timerman3 Sarah R. Waldron4 Elizabeth Margaret Ward Rachel Ann Williamson3 Chloe Ann Wright

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Cole Matthew Anderson Kyle Mathew Behrens Micah Shane Diffendal4 Rachel Morgan Fasolini Belinda R. Luke1 Nicholas A. Peck4 Jessica N. Peoples Nathaniel Michael Sorenson1 Cameron Scott Spaeth Nicole Starcevich4 Diana Maribel Velasquez Jason Michael Witt Brandon Wyeth Young1 Kinsasha Zamora

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Amber Leigh Paige Akers4 Kayla L. Blackburn Amber Bobst2 Danielle Renee Bowman4 Jane Ellen Boyce Tonia Lanae Burr2 LaTammara Carlina Cook2 Waylon J. Cosner4 Charissa V'Lynn Cruz2 Candy Denise Davenport4 Amber Drinkall1 Lesley-Anne Kahealani Esworthy-Jones4 Jill Marie Flynt3 Rodney K. Foster4 Shelby Shae Funk2 Christine D. Goltz JoAnne Kyung Amy Elizabeth Goyne Jena Rae Harris Amy R. Harrison Heather Hendrickson2 Ann S. Hines1 Linda B. Jones1

Monique Shardae Jones Dawn Lee Kurtz Linzi J. Michel4 Elizabeth S. Montour1 Jessica Lynn Neader3 Jill Michelle Nichols2 Shannon Patrick Jadinne Pirio1 Lameka Deshay Roberts1 Mindy M. Rodriguez2 Corondius Anthony Smith Rachel E. Smith Todd L. Thomas1 Maria Ines Vargas1 Katherine Suzanne Wilcoxen Graziella Wilkins2

School of Biblical and Theological Studies Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Emily Elizabeth Bogert Carolyn Worth Bostic Isiah D. Centeno David Earl Chandler II Scott David Clapper Clifford Clayman Jeresa Shale Coleman Jaron Connors Kimberly Coon Jerrid Cortez Belinda Penland Crowder Betty F. Davis Berald Dominique Tarrance V. Dorsey Sr. Clareatha Ross Epps Warren A. Evans Suprenia M. Ford Gray Sharon M. Gelnette Angela Faye Gillispie Angela C. Gregg4 Wendy Elizabeth Griffin

Christian M. Guzman Medina Glen Hambrick Rolanda Harris-Stevenson Taylor Hebb Jeffrey Alan Heckenlively Katherine Elizabeth Hicks Daniel S. Hoover Regina L. Jackson-Watson Jimmy Jimenez David J. Jones Gail Marie Kiel Larry Wayne Kimbley III Sean Kronjaeger Graeme B. MacIlwaine Quadrell McKinnie Kiara Mendez Villanueva Emily Joyce Moore Kasib A. Mumin Cheryl C. Neale Shannon Neifert Daniel Nicholas James E. T. Nichols Margaret Njihia Justin Robert Pearlstein Jr. Angela B. Peck Adam D. Probstfeld Sr. Joyce Ratcliff Douglas Darwin Reedy Sonya Roberson Jacqueline Rogers-Wright Brittany D. Savage Clifton D. Stevenson Thomas Baker Tate Maggie Thigpen Robert Jeffry Thomas Jessica Trammel Kathlean Walker Rachel Nicole Washington Amy Renee (Amanda) Wetzel Justin Lane Wiley

Anthony Laurence Williams Jr. Brandon L. Williams Charles Bradley Wilson

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Xavier Ricardo Wys Zamy Becky Zozaya

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Richard T. Avery Lori Ellen Baugus1 Brittany Bertagna1 Melissa Lynn Bertolini3 Bruce Lee Bowman4 Yvonne Louise Bray2 Rebekah R. Bria Julia R. Campbell Raymond Conley Don O'Neil Cox III Monica Cox2 Oscar Arnoldo Cruz3 Dawn Marie D'Amico4 Jamie Danielle Dayton Talita Astolpho Leite De Lima Sylvia Dianne Ellis Brenda Ervin Jaimie Flores-Trevino3 William S. Force1 Sarah Frank1 Manuel Alejandro Garay Morgan Elizabeth Garay3 Rogelio Gonzalez Beltran Ryan David Goodwill4 Giles Thomas Hash4 Joshua Stephen Hatch1 Lana Hernandez Rosales Ashley Rose Rennae Hulst3 Cleophus P. Johnson2 Steven Lee Johnson1 Clara Jean Kendle Paul Joshua Koehn Raymond Joseph Malpica III Austin Mann Tom Denicio Muniz Chad David Nelson4 Daniel Nicholas Jonathan Noggle4

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Ki Hyun Park Kristin King Ringoen4 Christopher Walker Rudd3 Melissa Roselani Fajardo Santiago1 Jonathan Daniel Seaman4 Joshua Robert Shoemaker Franz Von Stagl Shonna Denise Stallworth1 Ingrid Grace Tyson1 Hannah Noelle Wigton4 Keith A. Wimberly

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Bonnie M. Billock4 Frederick Decole Bryant Crystal Dehart

School of Business and Technology Associate of Science in Business Administration Arsenio Alexander Laura L. Alvarez Isaiah Michael Arias Jamie Lynn Baker Casstagia Byrd Alexis Carr Natasha N. Creamer Aimee Davis Witten Merri Michelle DelToro Cheryl W. Dodds Toni M. Earle Leah R. Freeman Kristina Nicole Galluccio Elisa Ann Gutierrez Sunem Herrera Aimee L. Hohag John Curtis Koenig Misti D. Langley Amy S. Legler

Lauryn Long-Causey Angela McGee Darniska S. Mirtia Johnna Lynn Moniz Shaun Morris Kimberlee Anne Patke Kytrah LaShelle Perry Carissa Rael David Rudolph Terry Soukkhasem Diane M. Strickland Shelley E. Tucker Alina M. Valtierra Miranda Van Wie

Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology

Associate of Science in Marketing and Sales Jason R. Lenio Humberto Sanchez Jose

Associate of Science in Nonprofit Management Naomi Joy Beals Sara Kathleen Healy Kristen Lindgren Michelle L. McKinnon Ashley Kaye Oxholm Darrell W. Phillips Veris Lyn Van Kristine Van Wormer

Lupita P. Warren

Kenneth James Guillory Jr. Johnnie Elaine Monroe

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Associate of Science in Human Resource Management

LaToya Denise Jones2

Simeon Benaiah Alexander Patricia A. Barnes-Beasley Deborah Juanita Cureton Valerie L. Howard John Michael Lujan Tosha Renay Parson Sharon L. Reed Teresa Lynn Rupert Sharra Denise Seals

Associate of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Marissa Elizabeth Archie Jonathan R. Babcock Henry Brooks Matthew Thomas Fanth Jeffery Dean Kluttz Jr. Amber D. Snyder Erick J. Windom

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Michelle T. Bustos2 Kristen Marie Huddleston3 Maura Christine McCormick1 Samuel Gerald Miller3 Jonathan D. Musgrove4 Channon Lynn Pantana3 Yu Pettis3 Kezia Clarice Schmidt Delores Ann Tice

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Human Resource Management Michelle C. Monroe3

Bachelor of Science in Business Lauren Coonce James Timothy Corum4

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Shania L. England Alexis Gibson1 Christopher John Gleason3 Michael Wesley Grela1 Kendal Kathleen Gunderson Heather Kathryn Kaal1 Tiago Latham Isaac Hisashi Mochizuki Samantha Aaron Moreau Aaron Raymond Orr Melissa Ann Rosales Harrison Shirley

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Natalie Rose Amparo4 Ruqaiyah J. Barksdale Christopher M. Boneno4 Brenda Jane Brady3 Kara Marie Greathouse Kenneth J. Jensen Donald Lajon Lawrence Erin R. Lenio3 Shelly Marquez3 Abigail LeeAnn McCutchen3 Laurie Pfeifer2 Jordan R. Stamps

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Management Julius A. Bailey2 Ian Thomas Ball1 Armando V. Boone K. Caleb Cole1 Jason Tran Ha1 Mark A. Portillos Jason H. Reynolds2

Charles H Bullock III Matthew Candelas Kyle Cvoliga1 John Dean Holstine Austin Keisling Gabriela B. Olds3 Brian J. Pfleuger3 Christopher Riser4 Daniel R. Sanchez Troy J. Stafford Lena A. Towles1

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Adrian Frenchy Baker Jr.1 Rachel Beutel1 Dennise Juliett Bolinger4 Kristina Borden2 Melissa Ann Colucco1 Dalia Garza Kimberly H. Helart Dharma M. Jensen3 Jennifer Kelly Wanda McCray1 Kristin A. Migan1 Nicole Marie Montenegro1 Ruth McDonald Julia Marina Pantallion2 Curtis Eugene Scalph Destiny Torres Todd Richard Wells Tiffany D. Wilson3

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management and Marketing and Sales

Gregory C. Robertson1 Christopher Walker Rudd3 Kenneth Thompson

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Project Management

Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Sales

Kendal L. Bears1 Patrick Michael Callahan Benny Lee Flournoy Jr.1 Lucas Anthony Gamma James Dwayne Hall3 Rebecca Harriot Griffin Paul Holeman Brian M. Holliday3 Jonathan J. Lihos Korey N. Randgaard Kristina Shoun Beverly Walker Melinda Ann Wilkins

Elaine Bea Terrell3

Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management Narwanna Denice el-Shabazz Emily Anne George2 Kelly M. Washington1

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Christian Leadership Timothy Ambrose4 Jayson D. Birmingham1 Rebecca Louise Cochran1 Lynda English2 James O. Harvey1 Errin Hogan Mekaylah K. Hyatt2 Jack Guadalupe Jiminez Katelyn Elizabeth Jordan3 Stanley K. Krasinski4 Angela Dawn Paine Shetwan Lynette Roberison3 Justin McCain Rose4 Buffy Ann Santos Whitney A. Selvig4 David Alan Troutman

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Enterprise Utility

Junius Audwin Frederick3

Michelle Renee Ryburn1

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Ryan Mitchell Armitage3 Teri Elaine Braun4

Tanner Scott Dalton3 Joshua McFadden

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Human Resources

School of Education Professions Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Licensure) Bree Ann Andreen1 Holly Michelle Hudson4 Faith Johnson Sheryl Joelene Lemons1 Peggy Sue McLinn3 Stephanie Lisle Moore1 Coley Rhae Smith1 Amanda C. Stenberg3

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) Kia Dellarose Chandler Channing Larsen Alexis Marie Monheiser Katelyn E. Trevino1

Paul D. Pohnert1

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Licensure) Scott A. Brown3 Robyn M. Firkins Alicia D. Garcia3 Roxanne Garcia Jessica Lauren Hill2 Alexsis Krow4 Timothy Joseph Newman3 Julie Ann Petro4 Kahala Linteau Sparks3

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Non-Licensure) Brandy Beatty TiAnna Jo Crowder Priscilla Gamez2 Kelli D. Morrison1 Tiffany Putney2

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with Early Childhood Education Theory Jacinda Distefano1 Cassandra Leah James Naomi Rene Wright

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Elementary Education Licensing Julia Joan Garcia Alexandria Marie Grigsby3 Cynthia Gail McNally3 Maria Melissa Patrick3 Britni M. Smith2

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with Elementary Education Theory Jessica Ann Lucero1 Karin Annmarie SlechtaRodriguez3

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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with Special Education Generalist Licensing Lindsey Crockett4 Lauren Taylor Escareno Shannen Stanek4

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, K-12 Generalist (Licensure) Elizabeth D. Beel Michaela Stöckner Davis4 Emily N. Elliott2 Brenda Loya Pacheco4 Cassandra Gail Siders2

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, K-12 Generalist (Non-Licensure) Rebecca D'ann Dalton Wendelynn Lorraine Evans4 Tessa Johnstone4

School of Nursing and Health Professions Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration Lauren Michelle Blake Anna Paola Castro Aminata Coulibaly Christel Daye England Ernestine Fairel Heidi Nicole Gonzales Alexandra Hernandez Cassandra Ray Key Sturgis Christylee McBarton Jaclyn Nicole McCurdy Shaketa Dee Mclaurin Lindsay Mouchet Isaac K. Olaleye Angela Dawn Paine

Gracy Parrilla Diana Yvonne Ramirez Kieona J. Reeves Jacqueline Marie Robbins Natalie Therise Romero Judith Saint-Louis Pierre Bethany Ann Sanchez Kaela Marie Sexton Mary Jane Smith Barbara M. Swai Terri Jean Swanby

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Arlene M. Alvarez1 Austin James Atwell Armapil R. Bayudan Mary Elizabeth Braly3 Maritsa Soto Brunner Julia Mae Caldwell Kimeka Rochelle Clark2 Lafayette Y. Clemons Melyna Corado2 Tanya Elizabeth Davis1 Casey Nakia Dickens Johnson Vanessa Ariana Dominguez1 Rachel Faye Dunlap4 Kathryn Ivy Margaux C. Ferrer Deanna G. Flahart Victoria G. French Lois Grigsby Wakjira D. Gutema Connie Lynn Holland1 Tamara Nicole Ilharreguy1 Heidi Michele Johnson1 Jean Sony Joseph4 Kristell M. Kretschman Leann Lane4 Tia Nicole Lindemann Carolyn V. Maes Roseann Siaosi McKibben Ganessa H. Meers1 Aisha Renee Meza

Angie Stephanie Milburn Amanda Jewel Morris1 Racheal Nasiima Jason W. Newton Veronica Adjei Nyarko Christin M. Palmer Nancy Lynne Riser1 Kayla Rodriguez Jeniffer M. Santos Rodriguez Krysten Ordonez Scheid1 Kelly Jean Short Ashley Ranae Snow Lydia M. Strozier Sheena Ja'Rae Tomlin Kari Turner Elisa M. Verdi2 Elizabeth Vidal Maikou Marie-Josee Vu Antinea LaFaye Williams3 Felecia Christina Wilson

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nicole A. Aguilar3 William Keith Alewel Jr.1 Kara Lynn Baker Lauren Nicole Barnholdt Hallie Ann Rachel Barr1 Nicole Rachelle Baumann Makayla Donn Bell1 Sharon Honey Bickley1 John Brady Blackhart Rachel Blakeslee Stephanie Marie Brosey1 Brittany Bundren1 Keri Cadwell3 Violeta Calderon Hernandez Margarita Cano Goece Charles Lauren Christensen Micheal L. Christopherson Kari Ann Cruz2 Shayna R. Currington

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Undergraduate Degree Candidates Shelby Rae Curtis Jamie Delane Daniel1 Adriane Cassandra Deckard1 Jennifer Anna Duesterhaus1 Andrea Mary Dunday2 Jodie L. Ferguson Heather Fernandez1 Marisol Figueroa Heather Irene Foucault Joshua Trent Galbraith2 Tiffany A. Guess Sharon Lee Hansen1 Andrea J. Harter1 Kendall Rose Hatfield1 Macaela Ashly Hawks2 Elizabeth Reyna Hogden2 Cassandra L. Hostetter-Walker Elizabeth Anne Hubbs Ashley Grace Hunter Trent Nicholas Hyde Joseph Corey Jones1 Alexandra J. Juarez3 Anne Keefer1 Emily Keleher Mackenzie Rhiannon King April Austin Kleinmann1 Jenna Marie Koch4 Debra K. Larreau1 Sean Lemick Amie Brook Lewis April Marie Lightsey Shannon Liller3 Rachael Laine Loa2 Jennifer Patricia Low3 Audrey D. Martinez2 Catherine Materu2 Johnathan Michael Murphy Aliesha Overton Ruth Painter3 Wendy Sue Pak1 Veta Mae Ploche1 Keely Josette Powell Amanda R. Prewitt

Linda Lee Prieto Cindy Suzanne Purchase1 Kaitlin J. Raymond3 Stacey Ann Recktenwald1 Rheann Ridley2 Stacey Ruthelyn Rivera4 Zabrina Saldivar Hannah Marie Simpson3 Adrian Zane Smith1 Amanda Catherine Spahr2 Julie I. Steacy Kristine Ann Stiles Debra Street3 Katelyn Dawn Stueven2 April Wall Talton1 Charolette M. Thuma2 Mariana Villarreal Amber S. Wade1 Jessica Faith Waltenburg3 Teressa Ann Weaver1 Tamara C. White2 Shana Wilson1 Dalia Yanez

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College of Undergraduate Studies 2022 Ceremony Friday, May 6, 2022 Three O'Clock in the Afternoon

CHERRY HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH highlands ranch, Colorado

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Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Master of Ceremonies

Invocation* Mr. Tim McTavish ’10 Chair, Board of Trustees

Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

Student Address

Processional March 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

Abbie VandenEinde School of Humanities and Social Sciences Presentation of Honors Dr. Janet M. Black Vice President of Academic Affairs College of Undergraduate Studies Valedictorian Abbie VandenEinde School of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Seniors

Marshals

Joel Frank School of Business and Leadership

Dr. Neal Anderson Associate Dean of Students

Ellisa Jacquot School of Education

Mrs. Sharon Felker Dean of Students Mr. David Jongeward Dean of Spiritual Formation National Anthem † University Symphonic Band and University Choir “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key arranged by Russell Robinson Introductory Remarks

Nicole Packwood School of Humanities and Social Sciences Pierce Boelke School of Music Jordyn Saffy School of Nursing and Health Professions Noah Booth School of Science and Engineering Olivia Madrid School of Theology

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

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

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* Gentlemen, please remove your caps.

Order of the Program COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Mr. Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music

Officer's Oath of Office Captain Austin Wesley, U.S. Army Liam Houser School of Business and Leadership

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

Caleb Kao School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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

Kaylee Kwan School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. David S. Kotter Dean, School of Theology

Chad Winkler School of Business and Leadership

Induction of Candidates into the Alumni Association Kirsten Anderson '02 School of Education; School of Theology

Commencement Address Dr. J.T. English Lead Pastor, Storyline Church, Arvada, CO

Closing Comments Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Dedicatory Prayer and Benediction*

Presentation of Associate and Bachelor's Degree Candidates Mrs. Teresa Woodburn Dean, CCU Academy

Dr. Mark Sheehan Member, Board of Trustees Recessional University Symphonic Band and University Choir

Dr. Peter A. Kerr Dean, School of Business and Leadership

“Battle Hymn of the Republic” arranged by Peter Wilhousky

Dr. Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education Dr. Ryan T. Hartwig Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

"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

* 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 Laude and University 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.

CCU Academy Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Nathan Christopher Arnold John Cervantes King Aiden James Checketts Judah L. Copeland Savannah Cunningham Amy Ruth Dever Brandon Michael Ewing Diego J. Fu Tyler Griesi Darius Cole Hajir Daniella Alexa Hernandez Arthur James Horning II Andrew Samuel Ketenjian Ryan James Kim Alexandre Joshua Leal Lillian Grace Leamon Ty Antonio Lipis Katie M. Logan GianLeonard Martinez Lexi McWilliams Lucas Joseph Mendoza Chad Landis Mitchell Danielle Mary Quayyum Elise Anne Servera Jaren David Silva Ryan David Stanton Teresa Mercy Sullivan Nathan Thomas

Shannon Kristene Vance

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School of Business and Leadership Bachelor of Science in Accounting Joel D. Frank4

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration Brennan Robert Atkins3 John Paul Barrington4 Beaudean Benson Nathan Wade Billingsley Julia Michelle Bucci4 Amy Burroughs1 Christopher W. Cambio2 Nahum Isaacs Corona Ruano Emily Donaldson3 Dmitri Daniel Fabro2 Daisy Gutierrez-Flores Lourdes Itzel Gonzalez Valdes2 William J. A. Houser2 Michael M. McPherson3 Sara G. Jung Nathaniel Jackson Neumann2 Jarrod R. Ott Makenzie Anne Reese-Keller Brett Rodgers3 Alec Jackson Tanaka2 Alexandra Villalon4 Bryan Daniel Vis Kadn Mark Jensen Whaley3

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration John Howard Alderman Kylie Grace Anderson Kianna Renee Ashland Brooke Ashlyn Aspling2 Jack F. Ball Austin Joseph Laurence Banaszak Faith Anne Barton Miranda Bath Bryce Baxter1 Arthur Christian Beck Jacob Michael Beckman Brandi Noelle Bissey Joshua Brinson Kai Bruntmyer2 Carlie T. Busch2 Madison Ashleigh Carlson3 Bailey Mackenzie Catone Justin Chang Ryelee Faye Christensen3 Cole Chudy4 Scott Clousing4 Natalie Lynn Cox Jakob Lawrence Crabb Archer B. Craddock3 Wyatt Crenshaw Reed Charles Davis Sarah Day4 Drew Michael-Henry Dempsey Alaina Katherine Disterlic3 Keagan Valor Downs William Wesley Dutton Caleb Michael Ernst3

Lauren Ann Gilbert4 Caroline A. Guest3 Dawson Conrad Hardesty Joshua K. Harley Jr. Clara Barton Haynes Heath Dillon Hays Mynessa Rose Hein Shane Juri Hessling Valerie Brooklyn Holman Lyle Charles King Darius Laddie Arthur Larson2 Jorge Lopez Cereijo Jonah C. Mammen Maya Nicole Marten Matthew Thomas Mascari Blake Hale Mattey Connor McCollum Kaitlin Grace McCracken3 Morgan Charly McGee2 Samuel T. Nolley Emily C. Ohm2 Sawyer Allen Olson John Adams Oury Sean Luke Ke Aloha O Ke Akua Pease4 Emie Marie Peterson Joshua Pierantoni2 Kendall Smith Racanelli Emelie K. Randell Rachel Reagor4 Jackson Kenneth Reid Andrew David Rubin Isaac Claxton Russo2 Jacob R. Schmitt Kayla Scott

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Sydni Shiner Zachary Cade Slayton4 Ethan W. Swayne Christiana Y. Theisen3 Chayce A. Willett Ross A. Williams Benjamin Wilson

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems Noah Samuel Burroughs3 Titan Collazo3 Christopher William Hufman Jesse D. Lawrence David P. Levy3 Joshua Turner Chad Evan Winkler4

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Noah Devin Jamison

Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Leadership Megan Jeannae Brown Isabelle Grace Chuy2 Madison LeeAnne Hart Shade Canon Mashburn Joshua David McCue Wilson P. McKay Sean P. O'Melia Nathaniel T. Rizzuto Alisha Marie Romann2

School of Education Bachelor of Arts in English with Secondary Education Licensure Jacob Henry Bartel

Bachelor of Arts in History with Secondary Education Licensure Emma Budge Grant S. Gibson Piper Marie Lujan3 Kyndall R. Patterson Lanie Lyn Schollenbarger3

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with Elementary Education Licensure Chloe A. Brass1 Kate Elizabeth Curtin Savannah DeBoer3 Danielle Frances Dequine Sidney Jayne Ferris3 Malia E. Flack4 Jessica Freund2 Kyle Gee Jocelyn Marie Hansen Jessica Ranae Hardman4 Samantha Joan Harkness Mackenzie Hartwig4 Kayleigh Frances Hillyard3 Shoshanna C. Howey4 Faith Gwen Johnson4 Gretchen E. Keck4 Grace Elizabeth McCartney4 Madison C. McLendon3 Sydney Ann Nixon4 Sydney S. Reamer Pamela Denise Reyes2 MaKenna Grace Young

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with Special Education Licensure MacKenzie Hewes2 Nicholas Lee Huesman3 Ellisa Danae Jacquot3 Marissa N. Mattson3 Elisabeth Christine Phillips3

Brooke N. Rawls Erin Straubel Heidi Janies Tazelaar4 Kwanli Mei Young3

Bachelor of Music in Music with K-12 Education Licensure Ruth Jackson3 Elena Grace Naccarato4 Chandler Tidwell2

Bachelor of Science in General Science with Secondary Education Licensure Addison Swaney2

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate of Arts Ruth Cronin Rachel Joy Lyon

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Austin Burge Rory J. Cone Samantha Sharon Day4 Ulises Rascon Garcia Aleena Rianne Gunter3 Kacie Michelle Long Carson Delaney Santee

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English Emma A. Mayer2

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Rhetoric Ashley Brooke Drye Sylvie G. Johnson

Sara Joy Reid3 Brooke Elizabeth Roberts1

Bachelor of Arts in English Hope Celeste Boles Elizabeth June Forberg2 Elise Victoria Hegarty4 Agusta N. Matuszak Emma Sue Mackenzie Phay Elizabeth G. Setters3 Caroline Elizabeth Sobczak

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Abigail Rose Goodyear Anneke Michelle Gross Bethany Larson Alexandra Catherine Martin Calista Michelle McClatcher Cody Nathan Ian McKelvey Nicole Caitlyn Packwood4 Joana B. Quintana Jillian Kathleen Schultz Emma R. Stamper4

Bachelor of Arts in History Mitchel Phillip Anderson3 Moriah A. Craddock3 Mira Song Hughes Caleb David Kao3 Morgan Lee Lunsford Rebecca Elise Majors Madison Manning2 Carson David Parker Faith Theisen

Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics Hannah Faye Lyon3 Elesheva Shalom Tiner4

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Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Arts in History and Theology David Andrew Bux

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Rebekah Hinson

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Winston J. Ives

Bachelor of Arts in Politics Hannah L. Monroe2 Damon J. Sidur2

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Breanna Allen Caitlin Kimberlee Bader2 Joshua Beasinger Emily Bergman4 Keeandra M. Birch3 Hannah Joy Bissonnette3 Kaley Nicole Carpenter3 Abrie Rae Castillo Abigail Combs Elizabeth Angharad Conklin Presley L. Cook2 Christen D. Curry1 Rodrigo da Silva3 Mackenzie May Elafros Abigail Nicole Elgard3 Miranda N. Faur Claire Rhiannon Forster Megan Marie Gilbert Anne Elizabeth Gonglach4 Jonathan David Goode Lauryn Beth Greenberg Madison Harms2 Deborah C. Holmes2 Chase G. Karraker4

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Julie A. Katz1 Harley Denver Kuhn2 Kaylee Alondra Chu-Jing Kwan Joshua Larsen3 Joanna Lynn Larson4 Sierra Rose Love2 Griffin P. McNerney Kyla Mitchell Kaelin Tyra Morkisch Vivian Grace Nash Jacob Tyler Peyton Sydney M. Rawlings Isaac J. Rodgerson4 Kayla Scott Emmanuel Antonio Thompson Mallory Warner3 Savannah Aloisa Warren2 Sierra Faith Willburn3 Kendall G. Woods Julianna Zuniga2

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Strategic Communication Abbie Joy VandenEinde4

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Theology Antoni Richard Campbell

Matthew Austin Prahl Taylor M. Sharkey Victoria F. Weisz1

School of Music Bachelor of Arts in Music Abraham J. Barnard Pierce Robert Boelke3 Alexander B. Bryan Nickolas T. Chavez Joel Clay McCall H. Fletcher Elizabeth Glup3 Chase Johnson3 Jessica Danielle Strock4 Taryn Amber Wells

Bachelor of Music in Worship Arts Claire Elizabeth Christian2 Kiersten Hawley1 Christian J. Hinds Leah Rae Setzer2

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Connor William Brockel3 Christian Edwards Jalen Montgomery

Madison Danae Anderson Damara Joy Barnard3 Bailey Elizabeth Bilderback Ambria Leigh Boutan3 Sarah Carder3 Tarah Katherine Clark Allyson Elick3 Jessie Gilbert Megan Margaret Gordon2 Molly Beth Harris2 Janae Danica High

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication Ciara Dawn Abeyta Amanda Joy Forney3 Bryce William Lindquist Rachel Noelle Lucas3 Savannah Jo Owens2

Hannah C. Lopez2 Megan Luetters Madison Luley Tayla Elaine Nelke Jordyn Grace Saffy3 Brook-Lyn Blake Schultz Amanda Grace Smith3

School of Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science in Biology Noah William Booth2 Courtney Bownds Ryleigh Cottingham3 Josiah Christopher Ferris Sydney Nicole Hanson Colin Isaac Heinl2 Andrew Bryan Kennedy Lauryn Elizabeth Reeves Riley Russell Natalie J. Schlauger Jacob Snodgrass Benjamin Joseph Spafford Kelly M. Walgren

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Joshua T. Frantz Jonathan Glazier2 Kimberly Deanna Hosfield Tyler Houghton Kayla Jade Klaseen Kaylee Alondra Chu-Jing Kwan Liam Dexter Lakey Tanner James MacKay Emily Grace Madson3 Duke Minnery3 Sambi Mori2

Degree Candidates COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Lindsay Marie Ritsema Celeste Ruelas Kayli M. Schaap1

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare/Patient Care Jeanine Raya Schultz

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering Russell Boyd Cruz Christopher Michael Geissler Kaitlyn Christine Myers3 Jack Dane Vannice

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Profession Crystal Auz2 Ivy Lynn-Grace Calhoun John Andrew Curran3 Maria Elena Carpio Diaz Kristy Dick3 Brendon Ross Fuhr2 Tehya Sky Harris2 Lily Hickey3 Ambria Leigh Boutan3 Jessica Lowe Gina E. Mankey2 Makena Kaye Martin Cathryn Elizabeth McKinnis Jordan Medina Eli G. Schmitt2 Gavin Lee Seffens3

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physician Assistant Olivia Sanders

Bachelor of Science in Science Austin J. Secor Christian Valaire St. Germain1 Lehan Ben Vanderwalt

School of Theology Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Holly Deutsch Lynnea Elizabeth Seiler Faith Elizabeth Webster

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Psychology Eric Christopher Young

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Languages Ryelee Faye Christensen3 Cody Clapp Elizabeth Flavin Justine Renée Kolodziej4 Ana Frances Lamping2 Olivia Pearl Madrid3 Riley Michelle Newcomer2 Joel Adrian Renteria Caden Robertson4 Hunter William Streff

Bachelor of Arts in Theology Tylor Vincent Cutrona Sr. Matthew Harrison Dowdy Micah Christine Haynes Nathan C. Rea2 Sarah Roberts2 Danielle Janai Rouse Daphne Rose Seefeldt4 Katharine M. Staub2

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry Bailey Mackenzie Catone Emily Mae Dawson Jacob Fielding Jadon L. Purcell1 Jonathon R. Weeks

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Languages and Psychology Benjamin Daniel Rockwell3

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Languages and Theology Sarah Nikolai2

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Management Anthony Michael Hunt Jon Callan Watne2

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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.

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES RECOGNITION 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.

• 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: an international English honor society – red and black cords • Sigma Theta Tau: an international honor society in nursing – purple and white cords • Sigma Zeta: a national science and mathematics honor society – gold ribbon with gold and blue ∑Z medallion

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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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Human Resources – Drab

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Applied Apologetics – Scarlet

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Law – Purple

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Arts, Letters, and Humanities – White

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Library Science – Lemon

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Business – Drab

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Mathematics – Gold

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Business and Leadership – 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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Divinity and Biblical Studies – Scarlet

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Psychology – Gold

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Economics – Copper

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Public Administration – Peacock Blue

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Education – Light Blue

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Science – Golden Yellow

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Engineering – Orange

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Social Science – Citron

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Executive Christian Leadership – Scarlet

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Theology – Scarlet

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Fine Arts – Brown

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, translates 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 two 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 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus or online through CCU Online. In addition, over 6,000 high school students throughout the U.S. take dual credit and online dual enrollment courses through CCU Academy. 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 for 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 2021, there were over 24,000 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.

Christ-centered community

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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University Distinctives 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.

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

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

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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

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Teach students how to learn

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Teach students how to think for themselves

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Teach students how to speak and write clearly and effectively

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

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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

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Be seekers of truth

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Debunk “spent ideas” and those who traffic in them

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

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Be a servant of the Church

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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 Ryan Burkhart, Ed.D. School of Behavioral and Social Sciences David Murphy, 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

William Bart Brock Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance and Research Methods Ph.D., Benedictine University 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

FACULTY

Steve Cappa Assistant Professor of Counseling Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University

Matthew D. Aernie Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Ph.D., University of Wales-Lampeter

Pamela Cassellius Associate Professor of Counseling Ed.D., Argosy University

John W. Aldridge Jr. Director, Organizational Management Associate Professor of Business and Technology Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University

Jeff Cline Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Krystyne Aleksandr-Mendoza Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Frances Dailey Associate Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

Andreas Bienert Assistant 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

Dr. Deborah Bobst, DNP Associate Professor Loma Linda University

Gregory M. Elliott Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University

Mark E. Bolte Professor of Counseling Psy.D., Florida Institute of Technology

Brian Fidler Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

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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 Associate 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 Jennifer Montoya Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, University of Colorado Health Science Center David Murphy Dean, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences Ph.D., Dallas Baptist University 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 Associate Professor of Education Ed.D., University of Colorado, Denver

Sarah E. Scherling Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor of Education Ed.D., Liberty University

Barbara J. White Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Professor of Nursing Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

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

Bushrod B. White Director, Graduate Education Programs Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

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

Jeffrey White Associate Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Drexel University

Rebecca E. Taylor Assistant Professor of Counseling Ed.D., University of Memphis

Andrew Wichterman Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Regent University

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 Earl Waggoner Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies Professor of Theological Studies Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Ashley Weber, MSN Assistant Professor University of Missouri 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

Elizabeth C. Wiggins Assistant Professor of Counseling Ph.D., Adams State University

2021-2022 FACULTY AWARDS School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Kelsey Brazil School of Biblical and Theological Studies Dr. Russell Meek School of Business and Technology Rick Garris School of Education Professions Dr. Kathy Jones School of Nursing and Health Professions Dr. Susan Draine

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

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James Brown Wade Brown Erick Bryant Jeannie Bryant David Bull Brian Burke Allison Burkhart Patri Cabe David Cambio Sandra Cameron Colin Campbell Evelyn Campbell Jennifer Campbell Lora Canter Patricia Cappa Brianne Carruthers Cindy Carter Andrea Cartwright David Cartwright Marie Cass Brian Cessna Lee Chance Roger Chandler William Chaney William Chapin Scott Cheatham Travia Childs Deborah Chinn Timothy Chrisman Richard Cimms Edward Clark Jamie Clark Victoria Clarke Bunnie Claxton Cassie Clinton Paul Cole Sean Cole Misty Colgrove Cassandra Collier Rick Combs Tammy Combs David Conn Skylar Cook Aaron Cordova Vanessa Cox Kathy Crawford Rebekah Creeden Shanyn Crespin

Judy Crewell Ryan Crittenden Arleen Crutcher Laura Cuomo-Kotcher Joyce Curry Danielle Dahmann Frances Dailey Shaji Daniel Ashley Davis Christopher Davis Jenelle Davis Latricia Davis Timothy Davis Brian De Herrera Barbara DelCupp Constance DelGiudice David DeLong Yvonne DeMoss Indulis Denavs Jeffrey Dickson Kurt Diesch Melissa Dinion Wesley Dixon Nicholas Dodson Darrell Dooyema JoLynn Dorman Gordon Douglas James Douglas Vallie Doyle Susan Draine Jay Drury Glenn Drysdale Catherine Duran Jennifer Eddins Doirin Eddy Bradley Edwards Kecia Edwards Douglas Eicher Shawn Elliott Kayla Ennett Judith Enyart Evan Escobedo Juliet Evans Richard Evans Michael Eze Abimbola Farinde Frank Farnell Paul Faust

Carrie Faust-Silva Donald Fetherman Robin Fischer Hannah Fishburn Harold Fisher Shayla Fitzgerald Aaron Foote Richard Foster Mark Frederiksen Robert Freeborough Andrea Freeland Nahanni Freeman Haley French Nathan French Cheryl Fricke Kresten Froistad-Martin Kristen Fundenberger Leontine Galante Mark Gambill John Garner John Garris Ylenia Garrison Amanda Geske Lucy Gichaga Michael Gideon Shana Gilbert Marti Glass Aaron Godbey Christine Good William Goodrich Sandra Gourley Michael Grabill Andrew Graham Devonee Grams Paul Gravelle Abigail Gray Daniel Green James Greenhalge Joshua Greever Kira Gruzinski Michelle Grzybowski Elizabeth Gunther Nathan Gustafson David Guyor Coral Hackett Sean Hadley Douglas Hall Eleanor Hall

Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Karen Hall Barry Ham Sally Hamilton Rachel Hammer Amy Hansen Andrew Harbert Tina Harclerode Colleen Hare Kelsey Hargadine Elizabeth Harger James Harger Kristi Hargrave Joseph Harmon Chastity Harper Jeffery Harper Michelle Harrison Eric Hartigan Jackson Hatter Clay Haverty Heather Hayes Kenneth Heer Lisa Hernbloom Eboni Hill-Mathis Sandra Hipple Janice Hirschfeld Stephen Hixon Carmen Hobson Mary Hobus Donald Hofer Tammy Hoffman Sandra Holley Grania Holman Michelle Holmes Vasti Holstun Julia Hopkins Amy Horton Paul Hoskins Kathryn Hubbard Debra Hudson Robert Hudson William Hutto Erica Hutton Clarence Ihm Jerry Ireland Thomas Jaros Jerry Johnson Lawrence Johnson Richard Johnson

Terri Johnson Jared Johnston Granville Jones Kathy Jones Matthew Jones Brian Joseph Rachael Jumonville Julie Jung Kathlynn Kail Kathi Kamplain-Wilson Joel Kant William Kessler Kristen Keteles Aaron Kilbourn Ruth Kilburn Novelle Kimmich Marcie Kindred Meme Kinoti Andrew Klausen Dennis Klein Rebekah Knight-Baughman James Knox Erica Koch Veronica Koestler Jamie Kopfman Gregory Kopp Grace Kosloski Stephanie Krawzyk Stephen Krell Stacy Krizman Sam Kurien Carol Kurkowski Stuart Kurkowski Benjamin Laird John Lamb Mark Lamport Trenton Langhofer Keith Langner Melanie Larkin Karla Larson Tracey Lawrence Michael Lawson Lorie Lee Karen Lemons Donita Lester Todd Leupold Shannon Lewis Sharon Lewis

Jing Li Mee-Gaik Lim Chris Little Candice Lopez Trejo Jennifer Lott Katina Lowe Henry Luckel Jackie Luft Kimberly Luke Sandricia Luster Stephen MacCord Shannon Maddox Pam Mahre Melissa Maldonado Yuliya Malishkin James Mann Dawn Manoleas Jayme Mansfield Soheil Mansouri Traci Marin Cheryl Mark Robert Marquardt Don Martin Angelita Martinez Andrea Masias Charlotte Mather Joseph Maxwell Patrick Mayfield Kimberly McClannahan Michelle McDaniel Jill McElheny Jane McGill Andrew McGowan Macy McKim Sylvia McKnight Candace McLain Sonia McLemore Kelly McMullen Arlene Meads Russell Meek Kelley Meinhardt Carlos Melendez Mitzie Meyers William Middlebrook Doug Mikkelsen Sharon Miles-Hastings Brittany Miller David Miller

Douglas Miller Stephanie Miller Timothy Mills Karen Minert Connie Mitchell Daren Mitchell Donald Mittlestadt Michael Mlynarczyk Corey Montgomery Jennifer Montoya Lorena Morales Freeborough Darrell Morgan Daniel Moriarity Mark Morley Sharon Morris Todd Morse John Mrazek Rand Muender Jackson Muhirwe Wayne Munguia Lawrence Murphy Angela Muzquiz Darwin Naccarato Keno Nagasa Debra Neville Katherine Newlon William Nichols Matthew Nimeth Christine Noffsinger Sarah Oaklief Alyssa Ohleyer Dawn Olson Gail Olson Harry Olsson James Orcutt Connie Ostwald Charles Owen Sean Owen Donald Owsley Donna Pabst Gerrit Padgham Kristy Palacios Jan Palmen Travis Pardo Danielle Parker David Parker Roger Parks Samantha Peel

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Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES Karen Pennington Valerie Perciante Justin Peddicord Debra Perez David Perkins Roberta Perno Matthew Perry Heidi Petak Mark Phillips Roxine Phillips Juan Piacquadio Robert Pierre-Paul Mark Plaisier Mark Plaza Manuel Pol Jana Price Jonathan Procter Efrain Quintana Anthony Racca James Rairdon Neil Randerson Brandi Rawlins Rebekah Reeverts Sharon Reiling Ruth Reynard Kevin Richard 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 Jeffrey Ross Joren Roth Linda Rothwell Arlene Ruddy James Ruffin

Dane Russell Donathan Sailer Carissa Santon Amy Santoro Michael Saunders Joshua Savage Rick Saylor Brian Scavotto Dana Scheunemann Laura Schilling Lisa Schlabra Michael Schlabra Dan Schlesinger Pamela Schnell Gary Schnittjer Oliver Schulz Amanda Schuster Heather Seelbach Catherine Sees Chantal Seitz Ryan Sharp Benjamin Shaw Norma Shearin Andrew Shepardson Cathy Sherrer Audra Sherwood Joel Shults Shari Simmons Renee Sinclair Tanya Skalecki Joseph Slunaker Monique Smalling Christy Smelser Jennifer Smith Kelly Smith Michael Smith Edward Smither Jessica Snedker Clara Spenny John Squires Elizabeth St James Jeremiah Stallman Rachael Stark Dana Wynn Steele Mary Steely

Gary Steward John Steward Lisa Stone Jerry Storz Michelle Strickland Edward Stucky Colleen Suitt Tamara Sullivan Kenneth Summers Sandra Summers Charles Suscheck Kenneth Swan Kimberly Swanigan Ryan Tafilowski Jacqueline Taggart Shawn Talbot Douglas Taylor Jeff Thomas John Thompson Robin Thompson Thomas Thompson Travis Thomsen Melanie Tidman David Tomme Dustin Tomme Stephanie Touil Kimberley Toynes Maria Trascritti Melissa Travis Amy Tribolini Grace Trumbo Jeanna Turay Amy Turpin Lori Twardowski-Raper Pamela Valentino Stephen Vandegriff Shawn Vander Lugt Barry Vann Cathy Vann Thomas Varney Deborah Vaughn Steve Veteto Anna Vick Sam Vigil Michael Voris

Victoria Vowell Philip Waggoner June Wagner Sarah Walgren Thomas Waller Albert Walmsley David Walther Kyan Ware Shannon Warner Kevin Waters Rhonda Watson Willyn Webb Robin Weber Samuel Welbaum Gregory Wells Lyn Westergard Kristine Whaley Charolette Whitley Kaylee Wickstrom Jennifer Wiggs Sarah Wightman Margaret Wigton James Wiley Karen Williams Kelsey Wilson Kirsten Wilson John Wind Kenneth Winter DanaLea Woehl Jefferson Wofford Katherine Wolfe Virginia Wolgemuth Dale Wolyniak Julie Woodman Shaina Workman Brian Wright Karen Wright Lori Wurth Dana Wynn Dave Yauk David Yocum Richard Yohn Adam Young LaTisha 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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Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Janet M. Black, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs

DEANS 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 Ki-Hwan Bae Associate Professor of Engineering Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lynn Bamberry Director of Assessment, Assistant Professor of Education M.A., University of Colorado, Denver 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

Bryan B. Crutcher Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science Ph.D., Michigan State University

Sarah Bontrager Lecturer in Psychology LMFT, Trevecca Nazarene University

Daniel T. DeLau Associate Professor of Accounting M.T., University of Denver CPA

John Borman Associate Professor of Education M.A., University of Northern Colorado David E. Bosworth Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Missions Ph.D. Candidate, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven Derek Branstrom Director, Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership Programs M.S., University of Northern Colorado Tamara Bultje Associate Professor of Education Clinical Practice Coordinator M.Ed., University of Phoenix Letta Campbell Professor of Management and Business D.M., Colorado Technical University 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 Lacy M. Cleveland Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado Thomas Copeland Professor of Politics Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Charles David Denler Director of Composition and Music, Media, and Marketing, Artist in Residence M.A., Colorado Christian University Megan D. DeVore 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 J.D., George Mason University Nahanni Freeman Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Biola University

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Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Amanda M. Furness Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Kansas Leontine Galante Associate Professor of Biology Ph.D., Princeton University Cammie Gray Assistant Professor of Education Ph.D., University of New Hampshire 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 Cory Hixson Assistant Professor of Engineering Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Katherine S. Hyon Assistant Professor of English Ph.D., Georgia 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 Bolek Kabala Assistant Professor of American Politics Ph.D., Yale University

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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 David S. Kotter Dean, School of Theology Professor of New Testament Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Frederick Mabie Associate Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship Ph.D., UCLA David McNeil Director of Choral Studies Assistant Professor of Music M.M., Indiana University Jacobs School of Music M. Kevin Miller Executive in Residence Distinguished Professor of Business and Leadership M.S., Oklahoma State University Raymond R. Mitsch 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 Susan M. Pahlau Assistant Professor of Communication M.A., University of Colorado, Denver Alex R. Paine Laboratory Coordinator, Instructor 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 Philosophy Ph.D. Candidate, Free University of Amsterdam Bernard M. Prokop Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Iowa Seth M. Rodriquez Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Archaeology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Joren Roth Associate Librarian, Instruction and Outreach MLIS, University of North Texas John Russo Assistant Professor of Accounting B.A., Western State College CPA Laura Saunders Coordinator of Music Education Assistant Professor of Music M.A. Ed, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES William R. Saxby Professor of Psychology Dean Emeritus Ph.D., University of Vermont

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

Mikayle Scheffel Instructor of Communication, Head Coach, Speech and Debate Team J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law

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

Debora L. Scheffel Dean, School of Education Professor of Education Ph.D., Northwestern University Oliver Schulz Associate Librarian, Technical Services MLIS, San Jose State University Sherry Schulz Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.A., University of Florida Stephen A. Shumaker Professor of Politics Ph.D., University of Dallas, Irving Susan Spear Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Denver MFA, Western State University Mary Spencer Director of Assessment Assistant Professor of Education Ph.D. Candidate, Vanderbilt University Jennifer Stafford Director of Theatre Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies MFA, New York University Jess Stainbrook Director of Digital Media, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication M.A., Colorado Christian University

Steven T. Taylor Dean, School of Music Professor of Music M.A., University of Denver Kevin J. Turner Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary Michael VanderKooi Associate Professor of Accounting and Business MBA, Grand Valley State University; M.S., Colorado State University John Wind Associate Professor of Theology Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Julie Woodman Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center Priscilla B. Wright Professor of Education Ed.D., Clayton University

2021-2022 FACULTY AWARDS Junior Faculty Award Isaac Chilima, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics and Business School of Business and Leadership

Community Service Award Julie Woodman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology School of Science and Engineering

Scholarship Award Megan DeVore, Ph.D. Professor of Church History and Early Christian Studies School of Theology

Teaching Excellence Award Matt Jones, Ph.D. Associate Professor of New Testament Studies School of Theology

Affiliate Faculty Award Lynn Fisher, M.A. Affiliate Faculty – Education School of Education

Mutz Family Faculty Award Gary Steward, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Jeffry L. Yeates Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems MBA, University of Colorado, Boulder M.A., Colorado Christian University Emily A. York Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., Boston University

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Faculty Emeriti COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Sara E. Dallman Professor Emerita of Education Ph.D., The Ohio State University Larry R. Donnithorne President Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Ethics Ed.D., Harvard University Stanley P. Dyck Professor Emeritus of History Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

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Christa R. Koval Professor Emerita of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder Christelle Menth Professor Emerita of Music D.M.A., University of Illinois Cherri Parks Vice President Emerita of Academic Affairs Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Allen P. Schantz Professor Emeritus of Music Ph.D., University of Colorado Barbara Wilkin Professor Emerita of Biology Ph.D., University of Colorado

Affiliate Faculty COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Emina Albers Sandra Altena John Amschler Neal Anderson Elisabeth Armstrong Isidro Aybar Jr. Kwami Barnett Jeremy Bauman Jeffrey Baxter Angela Beeson Kaitlyn Black Ronald Bland Bobby Blanken Nathanael Bondi Kelsey Brazil Chad Brinkman Travis Buchanan Karly Buer Cassidy Burke Aaron Burnett Erin Buterbaugh Kurt Butler Brad Camp Jesse Ciccotti Bruce Collamore Jeffrey Cooper Ava Copeland Stephanie Crowe Charles Cummings Joyce Curry Michael Dally

Heather Day Amber Deboer Stephen Denton Daniel DeVore Ray Donatucci Christopher Eagles Aaron Eichman Dave Eloe Michael Fields Michael Finnefrock Lynn Fisher Diana Gaide Pamela Gallo Lisa Glazier Hannah Gray Bridgette Greene Douglas Groothuis Greg Harper Jordan Heersink Luke Heirendt Karl Helvig Ryan Hennig Kearsten Hobbs Amy Horton Ellen Huang Cody Hughes Kristine Hunerwadel Gregg Hunter Laura Husbands Rachel Jensen Rachael Jumonville

Sharon Kitzmiller Andrew Klausen Laura Klein Scott Klingsmith Joshua Kuest Kevin Langlois Barbara Lepke-Sims Jennifer Lindsey Renee Lizcano Courtney Long Neil Long Lisa Lukasiewicz Christopher Luther Jun Yao Marlier Joseph Maroney Tim McTavish Tracy Meola Irina Moreland Wayne Munguia Sara Murdaugh Keno Nagasa Donald Nwankwo Harry Olsson Justin Peddicord Rachel Perez Dandan Powell Ronald Rex Jason Rhine Sarah Rippetoe Diego Romero Heidi Ross

Pearl Rutherford Joseph Saavedra Angela Sallas McCrory Alex Sanjari Robert Savery Thomas Scheffel Dawn Schmidli Jill Schroeder-Dorn Oliver Schulz Christian Spears Caleb Stewart Greta Sugai Justine Sullivan Kallie Terrana Evan Verbal Earl Waggoner Daniel Wakefield Zachary Weingartner Melissa Wilkins Ryan Williams 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

Tim McTavish ’10 Chair

Don Siecke Trustee

Jeffrey H. Coors Trustee

Hon. Mike Kopp Trustee

Dr. Jeff Myers Trustee

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting President

Dr. Biff Gore Trustee

Harold A. “Hal” Krause Trustee

Dr. Jerry Nelson Trustee

Robert E. Warren Jr. Trustee

Derek Hamilton Trustee

C. W. “Chick” Lee Vice Chair

John Pittman Trustee

Trustee Emeritus Dr. Kenell J. Touryan

Don Harwell Trustee

Terry Leprino ’92 Trustee

Susan Rutherford Trustee

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 6 will be available shortly after the ceremony at the Lost and Found/Information tables in the lobby. Beginning May 9, 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 2022! 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.

For more information, visit ccu.edu/alumnischolarship