“The term ‘university’ communicates that the institution has a level of excellence in the research domain.”
Carey: “Many small private colleges are
Easterling: “I’d like to see Northwestern
struggling. We want to be on the leading edge
have more overseas relationships with other
and continue to grow. We’re actively developing a
schools. I’d love to see students learning French
strategic plan to enhance students’ experience
and German, studying in France and faculty
and provide more opportunities for online and
exchanges back and forth.”
blended learning. There are strategies in place to increase enrollment at all levels.”
What are your dreams for Northwestern? Aling: “Another international campus would be fun, somewhere in the English-speaking world. I’d like to see us expand to have more graduate programs. My own preference is to see more traditional graduate programs—not all online or cohort model.”
Lisanne Winslow, Ph.D. (faculty) Soderquist: “I know that Northwestern will preserve its biblical worldview.” Winslow: “Just because we have university in
“Many schools that are smaller than Northwestern are going to university status.”
our name won’t change how we feel about our students. That’s part of us and extends from the mission. When I interviewed at Northwestern, the administration wanted to know who I was as a believer in Christ … my heart for students … how I integrated science and faith in the classroom. There’s a lot that goes into looking for faculty who understand the mission and feel the calling. We believe strongly in the mission of the institution.”
Charles Aling, Ph.D. (faculty)
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Soderquist: “I would love for Northwestern to market itself, bring more students in and build the scholarship fund. Northwestern could continue to grow academically, increasing its leadership impact.” Winslow: “I pray that God would use this change to open up more effective doors to minister to our students through scholarship—and that ministry would be opened through our scholarship.” Carey: “My hope is that the community will take another look at Northwestern and recognize the growth and quality that’s present here and has been present for quite some time. This will give us that opportunity for people to look at us with fresh eyes and recognize all Northwestern has to offer.”