The Aug. 6 Commencement marked a new beginning in the lives of undergraduate and graduate students - and Dr. Phil Schubert, who presided in his first Commencement. Schubert said it was an honor to congratulate each of the graduates and be a part of a celebration that included so many families. "It was amazing to see the passion, the excitement, ... [Read More…]
President Schubert creates new leadership teams
Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, created two leadership teams that he said will work together to determine the university's identity and vision for the future. He divided those tasks between two groups, the Senior Leadership Team and the new University Operating Cabinet. "We have a tremendous team of very talented, committed folks ... [Read More…]
Students pose questions for president-elect
The Board of Trustees and the Presidential Transition Team have assured us through countless e-mails and announcements Dr. Phil Schubert is qualified for the role of president. Students have been told he will bring "energy and enthusiasm" to the role as an "honest, trustworthy, Christ-centered leader; a person of integrity, approachable and ... [Read More…]
Faculty, student reactions mixed
Seven months of searching and waiting came to an end Friday when Sharron Drury, member of the Board of Trustees and co-chair of the Presidential Search Transition Team, introduced the 11th president of Abilene Christian University, Dr. Phil Schubert. Schubert was one of two finalists; the other was Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business ... [Read More…]
Schubert demonstrates openness, humility
Enrollment was down. Again. Total enrollment had been on the decline since 2006. He could have chosen to not answer the questions; in fact, he could have refused a face-to-face interview and demanded the questions via email, where responses can be methodically worded. Instead, on Feb. 4, 2008, Executive Vice President Dr. Phil Schubert invited ... [Read More…]
Video: Dr. Phil Schubert named 11th president of Abilene Christian
Dr. Phil Schubert has been named Dr. Money's successor for President of the University. After a process that began last semester. Dr. Rick Lytle, co-finalist for the job, was in England for the announcement, but offered his congratulations from abroad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXoFyap8arw Video by Jimmie Jackson, Blane ... [Read More…]
Schubert named 11th president of ACU
Dr. Phil Schubert has been named Dr. Money's successor for President of the University. After a process that began last semester. Dr. Rick Lytle, co-finalist for the job, was in England for the announcement, but offered his congratulations from abroad. Video by Jimmie Jackson, Blane Singletary Video/Editing by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]
Schubert named as 11th president of Abilene Christian University
Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university, will take office as the 11th president of Abilene Christian University on June 1. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business Administration and presidential finalist, was in Oxford with ACU's Study Abroad Program during the announcement Friday morning. "I am so incredibly ... [Read More…]
Video: Schubert shares experiences, plans for University’s future
Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university and presidential nominee, shares his experiences in life and his plans for the future of ACU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwmIJXQu4OY Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]
Schubert shares experiences, plans for University’s future
Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university and presidential nominee, shares his experiences in life and his plans for the future of ACU. Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]