George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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DIVINE IMPERATIVE God has a plan and a purpose for each life, but none of us is forced into following that plan. God ' s plan is a divine imperative which operates in the life of each who follows Him. If we follow our own plan we are compelled by a worldly, selfish imperative. Young people choose between the human and divine imperative early in life. College is the final testing ground as to which of these imperatives is to be followed in individual lives. It is a thrilling experience to see young people as they journey through college lose themselves in the compelling force of the call of Jesus Christ and bring every facet of their existence in line with His will. Then it is that the divine imperative in their lives in college, and for the future, is to put forth whole-hearted effort to be the best they can in every area of living that they may reach the stature of the fullness of Christ.

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VISIONS AND PLANS The development leading toward a major building program at George Fox has gone on apace for a full eight years. It has necessitated serious research on the nature and pro- gram of the college itself, our major fields of study, the possible size of the institution. Underlying all of our activity is the position that as a Christian college we shall stay a liberal arts undergraduate college. We plan to exploit the marvelous campus which is ours, making it serve us artistically and aesthetically. Buildings are to be built fire- proof and of the most modern construction, for economy, usefulness, and beauty. A college is not to wait on the general approval of the majority, but it should be far in the vanguard in architectural planning and method, as well, as in educational procedures. As I write these lines, we are ready to proceed on advertising for bids on at least $800,000 worth of construction — the greatest single program in the history of George Fox. We thank God for the honor of serving our alma mater in these momentous days. 5

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Dr. Philip Clipp D m of faculty The position of Dean of Faculty was created this year in response to the recommendations of the Northwest Association that additional manpower be allocated to the many administrative tasks involved in operating a col- lege. The filling of the position by a part-time person has been somewhat of an innovation, but with the coming of a full-time person to this position in the coming year, an increase of efficiency can be expected. Much of the year T s activity has been devoted to faculty committee work, in which the continual task of shaping college policy for the present and the future is perform- ed. Problems have been considered, solutions pro- posed, and recommendations made, upon which the en- tire faculty has acted in its regular sessions. They have generally been willing to express their viewpoints, and business has gone forward without delay. Hmey Campbell 9m of Administntion GUIDE LINES The College plans to increase its facilities by add- ing to its campus in remodeling, additions to present building, or the building of new structures. Such buildings require planning, blue prints, and specifi- cations. Where does this process start ? An idea from the master planner takes shape on paper with the aid of a specialist. This in turn is copied as a blue print by a workman with another skill. Next the blue prints go to the builder as a guide in the building of a beautiful building. There are many kinds of lines on a blue print, but each line or numeral has a function in the com- pleted construction. What kind of a line is each individual in this college making ? Will the line be a satisfactory guide for building the temples of the Kingdom ? He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to God T s providence to lead him aright. --Pascal