The university plans to expand its academic presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to offer "a high-quality Christian higher education to a larger demographic." The university issued a press release Tuesday to announce the move. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said the location has yet to be determined, but the university is looking at ... [Read More…]
Board appoints three new trustees
The ACU Board of Trustees appointed three new members at its February meeting during Sing Song weekend. Jana Hanner, Elise Mitchell and Randy Owen were voted to the university's governing body and help comprise the 35 members of the board. Hanner ('81) is the comptroller of Hanner Chevrolet GMC in Baird, about 20 miles east of Abilene. ... [Read More…]
Board funds “Family First” initiative
The Board of Trustees has designated funds for an initiative called "Family First" to enrich the marriages and families of ACU employees. Dr. Royce Money, chancellor of the university, said the move was driven by a general concern that family disruption is on the rise in our nation, and ACU is not exempt from that trend. "As a Christian ... [Read More…]
Board chooses three new members
The ACU Board of Trustees welcomed three new board members during its meeting Sing Song weekend. Rick Atchley, Bill Minick, and Marelyn B. Shedd were voted to the university's governing body and officially began their terms on Feb. 15. They help comprise the 32 members of the Board of Trustees. Rick Atchley Bill Minick Marelyn ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 11.15.13
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Board discusses employment policy
A majority of faculty members favor the university hiring Christian faculty outside of the Churches of Christ, according to a recent faculty survey conducted by the Faculty Senate at the request of the Board of Trustees. At the same time, an even larger majority said the board should conduct a comprehensive study of potential effects of changing ... [Read More…]
Board’s new model gives focus
The ACU Board of Trustees is continuing to work on changes to the new model of governance they adopted in February. Last August, the Board began rewriting its policy manual to line up with the policies of a new model called Policy Governance. The board approved its new policy manual in February 2013. The model was adopted to help the Board more ... [Read More…]
Board’s new model gives focus
The ACU Board of Trustees is continuing to work on changes to the new model of governance they adopted in February. Last August, the Board began rewriting its policy manual to line up with the policies of a new model called Policy Governance. The board approved its new policy manual in February 2013. The model was adopted to help the Board ... [Read More…]
Board of Trustees to revise policy manual
The ACU Board of Trustees plans to review and approve a revised Board Policy Manual in its meeting on Friday. Dr. Barry Packer, chair of the Board, said the existing manual is somewhat outdated and the Board has been working on the revision for the past six months. "One of the positive outcomes of this revision will be that the Board of Trustees ... [Read More…]
Student Life loosens dancing restrictions
Dancing is now permitted in university-sponsored events or other events sponsored by official student organizations. ACU's Board of Trustees affirmed a revised dance policy statement created by the office of Student Life that instead of prohibiting all forms of dance at any university or organization event, the new statement says Student Life may ... [Read More…]