Trinity Christian College - Allelu Yearbook (Palos Heights, IL)

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COLLEGE U I TRINITY CHRISTIAN In this book, we hope to introduce you to Trinity if you haven't become acquainted with it before and challenge those who are acquainted with Trinity to a renewed commitment to its goals. It is the end of Trinity's second decade as an institution of higher education and as we look back and reminisce upon the 1978-1979 school year it is a good opportunity to evaluate Trinity, define its goals and rededicate ourselves to the tasks we have been given in order that these goals may be reached. To make Trinity what it is today, it has taken constituents, administrators, Staff, faculty, and students who are willing to surrender time, money and often comfort and conveniences because they saw Trinity as an institution with a purpose and with goals worth striving for. Trinity's educational plan is built upon the union of liberal arts training and career training. Its location in the metropolitan area of Chicago gives rise to excellent opportunities for students to receive practical, on-the-job career training. Trinity hopes to prepare students who will carry a christian perspective with them into all aspects of their life as they assume the responsibilities of Christian adults in the world. ax' -M' ' I ,., . I 2 ,-I , 5' ,wiv 'f 1 '1. tH.!' 43 '93 2 is 'ff' ' W 4? M, 2 lg 'i , I 2 ij ff I , f Xfgweg f r Z 2 ' :ff ' f' ., .f 3 vw ,ffj WW 'W 'L ,., , rf? , -af we if p f? I p' if ' 1:is1g:',,, ' . M57 7 I '15 ii 'sl I ' V :fc 4' , is an z -, . ' 1.3 Jiri 1

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The 1978-1979 school year ended with some feelings of apprehension. Trinity was faced with a difficult situa- tion. Some of the key faculty members were not going to be returning to Trinity in the fall. This left many teach- ing positions vacant. A large portion of the responsibility for finding teachers was put on Dr. Vander Slik, the Academic Dean. This year also was Dr. Vander Slik's first year at Trinity. We asked him what he looked for when interviewing a candidate for a faculty position. A task that engages much of m energy is building the faculty. A conspicuous part of that task is finding new faculty members. What does Trinity look for in a new faculty person? There are two kinds of qualifications. First, we seek people who are personally committed to the Lordship of Christ and who can articulate a kingdom view in the substantive field of their expertise. Second, we want people with solid academic credentials who can share learning with students and the rest of the Trinity community. The process of searching for faculty is arduous. We de- fine a position, broadly advertise its availability, try to stimulate applications through friends of the college, evaluate respondents, interview promising candidates, and appoint the very best person available. Interviews are crucial. At Trinity they are very searching. Typically a candidate comes to campus and spends some time with a department representative and the Dean. He or she teach- es a class in the area of special interest. Then a presenta- tion is made to the whole faculty on the topic, A Chris- tian Approach to teaching . CFill in the blank with the appropriate disciplinej Further discus- sions take place with the Faculty Evaluation Committee, the President, Dean, faculty, and students in the affected discipline. The candidate is interviewed by the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. Academic Affairs Committee members are es ecially concerned with the spiritual commitment and ability of the candi- date to integrate reformed faith with learning. After in- terviews, the Dean draws together the evaluations of the many garticipants for a decision on whether or not to offer t e position to the candidate. A less noticeable part of faculty building consists of stim- ulating and encouraging professional growth. The Dean seeks to know the strengths that faculty possess and use those abilities as fully as possible. It is my responsibility to remedy deficiencies, reward accomplishments and es- tablish an environment that encourages achievement. God has entrusted to Trinity an able and dedicated facul- ty. It is a joy for me to take part with them in teaching the Trinity student body. Together may we all give God the glory for bringing us together in this place. 41 f . -.fivgxg , 4 WK? 1 'rf '- - .4 173 -J My My MJ gui ' mfff.,,.w., 12 , . ,, , ., ,., -5'.5.5.52Z?32g1f fl . 'QN'a41wii' ,, , iffy. ' ,. ..,,,,,,,, , ,, .-.14 ,awp '-Q.. 4: 4.4, , , ff' ffliyf ,gljifn ' L- ' . ' V , , f 'SYMQ if 1 1 .mf .fx-e f v f 3,4 ,M a,:.1.,2: f ,- gg I . .Zvi - '15 Q., 4-, ,, : .Q '-Q f .-21 ?: f f 'H' f, J Qzlff ' ' .f f ..-.7 . V V 4- ' , i FACULTY 7. f- 4 2 Q 1 Z ,-,. 2' L' 4 ' . '4.'9,gL2? ' 1. . V V V P: 'Ax .ifilgg izal iv. Us .flgfntdtfavrfgkf I 3 , - f ' 5'-4. ' ' ., -A gn. i 1 g VV-.1 ,. .-- ,W , , if ' lil ' 5 i Q -5 fi W . I ll slid. . , A f 11- ffl ,-I,- 'gf P.. i W. . , Q., J I 5'-I 4f x . f ---:..-.f me -A ' .-,m-'I Aff iff 5 ' ' ' -.l.,...Lf.j'Q'f,...--.?f x Ae, 4 , ,W M... 'ba -. A 'Ja-gy'-tMi8am2f.'..-. Sf ai ..., - ., .,, 7.51, V .'.,,h.M , M. 3 24,1 9.1. z,,fgg.3.L ,:' 741, ., f F 6 1 1 ' . P - 'fgifciwf . 74 9.1, 4 . 1 yy,-1 f 11 I W W f l ' -A 'P9 JH ff A. . I2::.,,,1:' 2 , .,, 24 ,sr .Eli ,Q V. .1 , ,,, :H QE. --zz 'Sc 'A w ' li.. . -- 4 44vtwrff,...aag,.,gw M w2'7xf'.-L.. 5'-,. .M 6 i E P I' 4 T' 1 ' , 13' ',,: . ' zQf'AS?T x.A ,xy , . gp! , ,.. fi ' A ' ' ., 7 ' ' ,gf .,,. ' ' . W 2 I gg .... -. 42 ,' ' ' . V- 2-53, W. l , ...V W 4 . '- 3W,,,...,,, , ve. 2 Y X is i , N ,.-4, H., , M. Pzywfz ff--- .2 YN k .I ,ff 'XM f57,Qfr T6 KW .AW 4-f' 'V'