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1980-1985 Five Years of Change in SDA Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis report from the JAE special 1985 General Conference issue introduces the division educational leaders, presents enrollment statistics, accreditation issues, the current education situation of institutions, and headquarters organization and planning. -
Adventist Education Makes a Difference Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. During this time, there were many K-12 curriculum development workshops and steering committees held to develop curriculum guides,... -
An investigation of perceptions of recruiting strategies - utilized for home economics students in three Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education in the United States of America TertiaryProblem: In view of the decline in enrollment among institutions of higher education in general and in SDA institutions in particular, a study of the factors influencing the reason for choice of college as well as other pertinent factors was conducted.... -
An Open Letter Kindergarten-LifelongDo you like what you see when you drive up to your school? A school's physical plant is sometimes its best recruiting tool. Shared here are simple ideas on how schools can cultivate an attractive and welcoming climate outside, for the entrance, throughout... -
Boarding Academy Enrollment - a Challenge Grade 9-Grade 12The author recommends a series of program steps for academy principals to lead in communicating with all adolescents in Adventist churches in their constituency, in order to develop awareness of the importance of faith-based education, the value of Adventist education and the results of taking action to support Adventist schools. -
Breaking New Ground Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Challenges, new buildings, enrollment gains, higher education achievements, in-service for educators, and winning students for Christ... -
Budgets and Boards Kindergarten-LifelongA schools budget plan reflects is commitment to education in monetary terms. The combined efforts of staff, school organizations, constituency members, and the board, in preparing the budget, will help schools become more accountable to those they serve. Topics... -
Building a Christ-Centered School Kindergarten-Grade 12This devotional shares insights in how to build a more Christ-centered school. Staying focused on the main thing is the theme. And in parenting or teaching, the main thing is... Christ IN us & Christ THROUGH us for the good of His children every day. -
Caring and Excellence - SUD Report 1990 Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Statistics showing growth are provided. The strengths of the education program are commitment, curricular strategies, community relations,... -
Celebrating a Century of Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. 1990 marked the 100th anniversary of church school operation in the division. The report discusses new buildings, doubling the enrollment,... -
ECD Self-Study Instrument for Secondary Schools Grade 9-Grade 12This ECD Self-Study Instrument guides the board and school personnel through a program leading to Total Quality Improvement (TQI). It focuses on 10 performance areas: general information, mission, philosophy, and objectives; spiritual emphasis; leadership... -
Effective Recruiting for the Long Term Kindergarten-LifelongWith planning and organization, most schools can develop an active, systematic recruitment plan that will boost enrollment. Imperative to an enrollment plan's success, however, is the support of the school board and constituent churches in promoting the plan. -
Empty Desk Prayer Initiative Preschool-Grade 12Why empty desks in our classrooms? And what can we do about them? Is this just a challenge of marketing for our schools? Is it time to think differently? It is a matter of great concern if a child, for whatever reason, is not at one of our schools. Through... -
Enrollment Decline in Urban New York Seventh-day Adventist Schools - Solutions? Kindergarten-Grade 12"This paper identifies the problem, reviews relevant literature and then cites New York city as an example of enrollment urban decline. Solutions center on present efforts to remedy the situation. No similar studies have been published, and while there... -
Factors affecting student enrollment choice - A study of no-shows Tertiary-LifelongPurpose: The purpose of this study was to discover and examine the reasons why undergraduate prospective students who were accepted into degree programs at La Sierra University chose not to enroll (no shows). Factors which influenced no shows' decisions... -
Factors Influencing Enrollment in Adventist K-12 Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This paper summarizes Adventist dissertation research on factors affecting enrollment in Seventh-day Adventist K-12 schools in North America and overseas, 1960-2005. It includes actual trends in private K-12 schools in the USA in comparison with Adventist education. -
Factors Influencing Enrollment Trends in Seventh-day Adventist Boarding Schools in North America Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Enrollment is declining in the majority of Seventh-day Adventist boarding academies in North America, while it is increasing in a few. This study seeks to identify the more important factors related to increasing and declining enrollment trends.... -
Five Ways to Promote Your School during Summer Kindergarten-Grade 12Five practical ways pastors and principals can promote their church school during summer months. -
Growth and Challenges Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Eastern Africa Division presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The overwhelming growth during this time produced challenges that are a source of concern and debate among teachers, educational leaders,... -
Growth, Plans, and Publications Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Education has been consolidated. Many publications were produced that provide information and orientation, encourage unity, and foster... -
JAE Editorial: A Renewed College Commitment Tertiary-LifelongFrom 1975 to 1984, the percentage of Seventh-day Adventist students attending Seventh-day Adventist colleges decreased. Between 1984 and 1990, the percentage went up. The editorial suggests that one reason for the increase might be an emphasis on hiring more... -
JAE Editorial: Alarming Trends Kindergarten-LifelongThe results of a 1990 study that compares current enrollment in Adventist schools with 1975. The study found that the ratio per 1000 Adventist students had gone down significantly while the percentage of non-Adventist students had gone up significantly. While... -
JAE Editorial: Global Trends in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongHumberto Rasi discusses several trends in Adventist education such as academic quality, parental involvement, teacher accountability, enrollment, spirituality and biblical values, service orientation, missionary service, strategic planning, innovation, and... -
JAE Editorial: Reading, 'Riting, and Recruiting Kindergarten-LifelongGene Edelbach's editorial addresses current enrollment concerns in Adventist elementary schools, academies, colleges and universities throughout the North American Division, and states that the goal and challenge for educators should be to double the number... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Spending and School Achievement are Connected, New Study Shows; IQ tests versus Multiple Intelligence Theory; Improving High... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: CIRCLE--A Resource for You!; Art Contests; U.S. College Enrollment; Percentage of Teen and Young Adults in College Rises;... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Bread Making Kit for Schools; Home Schooling Increasing; Health Affects Student Achievement; Reassessment of Corporal Punishment;... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Parents and Schoolwork; Texas Fines Publishers For Textbook Errors; Survey Finds More Students Selecting a College for Financial... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: A Warranty - on Teachers!; Students Report Contact With Religious Cults; Color and Learning; Allergy Effects Are Extensive;... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: 'New Agenda' on Womens Issues Needed; Student Loan Defaulters; Accidents Are Leading Killer of Children; Academic Libraries... -
Let Your Customers Do the Talking Kindergarten-LifelongWord-of-mouth advertising can revolutionize a recruitment program and overall school enrollment. Finding parents and supporters who are positive talkers, and convincing them to promote your school, is the challenge addressed by Cafferky, an international marketing specialist. -
Marketing - Responding to Change in a Changing Environment Kindergarten-LifelongThe focus of marketing Adventist schools has changed since the 1970's. This article explores the "Adventist advantage," especially showing how small schools can showcase their uniqueness. -
Marketing Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education: College-choice Motivators and Barriers TertiaryPurpose: Approximately 75% of Seventh-day Adventist college-bound youth do not attend the church's 15 colleges in North America. This study explored the views of Adventist college-bound participants regarding the factors (motivators and barriers) that... -
Pacific Union Student Application Preschool-Grade 12For an example of a student application fillable document, check out the Pacific Union Conference's (NAD). -
PET 11-03: Panorama of Educational Thoughts Preschool-Grade 12Download Vaughn Jennings' March 2011 newsletter for Adventist teachers in North America. This edition reviews 10 links to websites with information and tools for marketing Christian education. -
Practical Public Relations Kindergarten-LifelongDespite limited financial resources, schools can do much to create positive perceptions and build relationships with the community, parents, prospective students, and the media. This article gives practical and creative examples of building relationships with... -
Profile 2001 - Results From the Eighth Biennial Survey of Adventist Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12This article shares what has been learned from prior Profile surveys and explains the process and findings of the 2001 survey. The following components of the Adventist educational system in North America were examined: purpose and reasons, plans and resources,... -
Project Affirmation - Finding New Ways to Market and Enhance Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongProject Affirmation is a planned process to encourage change within the North American Adventist system of education. Its primary goal is to engage North American educators in dialogue that will encourage them to embrace a shared vision of the mission of Adventist... -
Recruiter or Anti-Recruiter? The College Instructor's Role in Marketing Tertiary-LifelongAll Adventist colleges and universities have four marketing tools: academic programs/facilities, money, students, and faculty. Of these four, the faculty play a significant role advertising the school's academic quality while maintaining strong relationships... -
Recruiting Strategies for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Researched and practical insights regarding marketing and recruitment for Adventist elementary and secondary schools; a graduate research assignment shared by an experienced Adventist educator. -
Removing the Financial Barriers to Enrollment Kindergarten-LifelongWhile finances may be a crucial factor in preventing students from obtaining a private school education, it is the number one factor in increasing enrollment and enlarging an institution. Considerable discussion is given to assessing the changing characteristics... -
Success stories: The development of a theory to explain the qualities found in Adventist schools that show consistent enrollment increases Kindergarten-Grade 12What are the qualities found in select Adventist schools that show consistent enrollment increases over the last five years? The telling of their success stories gives clues to how others might reverse the enrollment trend in Adventist Education which has... -
The Challenge of Change Tertiary-LifelongColleges and universities are expected to precipitate change. A college must be unique and yet be interdependent with its sponsoring church in terms of philosophy and mission, enrollment of the youth, and financial support. The challenge of change is addressed... -
The Future of SDA Higher Education - A North American College President's Perspective Tertiary-LifelongAdventist higher education has grown in the past 100 years, but the question is whether it has much of a future. These concerns reflect the current decline in enrollment and therefore loss in operating revenue. Finances are the reason why students attend state... -
The Principal is Moving - Again! Grade 9-Grade 12This article reports on a doctoral dissertation that studied the length of service in the principalship of Adventist secondary schools in the U.S. from 1948-1983. Length of service in boarding and day academies, various union conferences, and school enrollment... -
The Quality of Adventist Education - How can we know how well we are doing? Tertiary-LifelongEnrollment numbers for schools and colleges, like market share in the car industry, can be a poor indicator of product quality, economic stability, or contributions to the common good. Andreasen raises and discusses essential questions to assess how an Adventist... -
The Teacher Makes the Difference Kindergarten-Grade 12What is the primary purpose of Adventist Christian education? The author emphasizes that the mission of Adventist education is to lead youth to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Shared is the story of Angela and her journey to Christ as a result... -
Trends Influencing Enrollment in Adventist K-12 Schools in NAD Kindergarten-Grade 12In a review of Adventist educational research (1980-2005), Gregorutti infers that enrollment in North American Adventist K-12 schools seems to be affected by: 1) parent's perceptions, 2) parents exposure to and/or identification with Adventist education, 3)... -
Using Extracurricular Activities to Boost Your School's Enrollment Kindergarten-LifelongWhile location, faculty, academics, and spiritual tone are important recruiting elements, extra curricular activities remain an enticing factor for prospective college students. Music, drama, sports, athletics, and ministry teams are effective ways of involving... -
Voluntary lateral transfer of students from selected Seventh-day Adventist secondary day schools - Parent and student attitudes and reasons (Attrition, California) Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to examine student and parent perceptions of the educational philosophy, academic program, social climate, spiritual climate, moral climate, staff adequacy, or other factors that might contribute to discontinuance of attendance... -
What Adventist Parents Consider Important in Choosing Schools for their Children Kindergarten-Grade 12Parents in the Minnesota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists face a variety of options when they choose schools for their children. The focus of this study was to discern the factors that Adventist parents consider important when they choose schools for their...