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resources for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling human or material resources within a Christian school, college, or university
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Adventist EDGE - Southern Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12The NAD Southern Union's Office of Education website includes resources for administration, early childhood, elementary, secondary, distance learning, and library/information services. -
ASDASA 2021 Presentations Preschool-Grade 12Themed "Something Better," the 2021 Association of Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators Conference brought together experts and practitioners in three key areas: collaborative culture, capacity building, and commitment to growth. Sessions... -
General Conference Education Resources Tertiary-LifelongFind online resources provided by the General Conference (GC) Office of Education, including faith integration materials, in the following categories: * Official Publications * Video Resources * Audio Resources * Reference Materials *... -
Philosophy of Adventist Education - GC Working Policy 2003 Preschool-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,... -
Resources for Administrators - North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12Find a variety of resources for use in Adventist schools, including school safety, professional standards, accreditation forms, trip policies, and other documents, forms, and letters. -
West Central Africa Division Education webpage Preschool-LifelongLearn about Adventist education in West and Central African countries through the division's education information webpage. -
A Century of Growth and Commitment Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Looking Back; Nursing Schools; Medical Technology Laboratory;... -
A Conceptual Model for the Professional Practice of Seventh-day Adventist Educational Administration Based on the Proclamations of the Three Angels of Revelation 14 TertiaryProblem: Since the Seventh-day Adventist administrator must define a suitable mode of practice, the question must be addressed; does the Seventh-day Adventist religion require a distinctive mode of practice or simply suggest a characteristic approach... -
A New Framework of Governance Kindergarten-Lifelong"This article presents a new framework for the governance of Christian Schools—a Community Governance Framework that centres on the key roles and relationships contained within that community. Relationships are central to the Community Governance... -
A Qualitative Assessment of the Meaning of Shared Governance At a Parochial University TertiaryShared governance is a treasured tradition of academe. Problems of administrative practice arise when meanings and definitions of shared governance are undefined and implicit rather than defined and explicit. What are the meanings and definitions of shared... -
A Story of Struggle, Tenacity, Faith, and Blessing Preschool-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Euro-Asia Division (ESD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Mirilov lists progress and pressing challenges. -
A Time of Change and Challenge Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Various societal changes were already underway when the quinquennium began and were taken into account in the establishment of goals... -
ABC’s of Leading for the New Principal Preschool-TertiaryThis 2012 NAD presentation session introduced induction and preparedness strategies for the new principal. If you are an entry level school administrator, or are returning to school administration, then this session is for you! Join us for an engaging session... -
Accreditation of On-site and Distance Higher Education in the U.S. and Mexico TertiaryThis paper is the result of a documentary research, in the format of a Specialization Thesis within the framework of the programs of the University of Murcia, which arose in response to several questions posed by the challenges that distance higher education... -
Accreditation Protocol Kindergarten-Grade 12Watch a 2009 presentation to NAD school principals on accreditation protocol. The total length is about 2.5 hours, broken into eleven segments. -
Administration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 6 Tertiary-Lifelong"The material included in this section is appropriate for administrators and teachers in all kinds of situations. Don't think you need to be an administrator to benefit from the ideas here! A school board presentation describing the Pathways curriculum... -
Administration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 8 Kindergarten-Grade 12"Being an administrator is a time consuming position - whether it is in a small school as a teaching/principal or as a full time administrator in a larger school. The resources here are intended to make your job easier." The following forms and suggestions... -
Administrative Essentials for Online Programs Kindergarten-Lifelong"Delivering programs online, whether at the elementary, secondary, or tertiary level, is a significant undertaking. This practical overview examines several areas administrators should consider as they set up or seek to improve online courses and programs... -
Advancement, Involvement, and Cooperation: 1995-2000 Report Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Eastern African Division (EAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Interdepartmental Cooperation; Meetings and Programs;... -
Adventist Education - A Proven Soul Winner Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Hill reports on service learning, curriculum, challenges, and the future plans for education in the SPD. -
Adventist Education on the Move Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Kamwendo reports on the educational initiatives of SID as well as new building projects, educational accreditation,... -
Adventist Education Today - Euro-Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD), 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: Africa-Indian Ocean Division Grade 1-LifelongThis JAE article is the 1985 General Conference Africa-Indian Ocean Division education report for 1980-1985. Reports from colleges and universities include Adventist Seminary of West Africa (ASWA), Adventist Missionary College (AMC), and The Adventist University... -
Adventist Education Today: Australasian Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE article is the 1985 General Conference Australasian Division education report for 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe East African Division education department's report on Adventist education ministry 1980-1985, as published in the 1985 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Education. -
Adventist Education Today: Far Eastern Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Far Eastern Division, 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: Inter-American Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Inter-American Division, 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: North American Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the North American Division, 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: Northern European Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Northern European Division, 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: South American Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the South American Division, 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education Today: Southern Asia Division Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1985 General Conference issue of JAE reports on Adventist education in the Southern Asia Division, 1980-1985. -
Adventist Education... More Than Mere Instruction Preschool-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Velazquez features three IAD education summits, new Bible textbooks for Grades K-6 in Spanish, and soon French, new educational... -
Africa-Indian Ocean Division: Significant Growth and Expansion Kindergarten-LifelongThe Africa-Indian Ocean Division education department's report on Adventist education ministry in West Africa, 1990-1995, as published in the 1995 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Education. -
All About the Church's New Commission on Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongDuring the 2000 Annual Council, the General Conference Executive Committee appointed The Commission on Higher Education (CHE). In this article, Garland Dulan shares the CHE progress report on the following areas: academic programs, financial management, strategic... -
An Assessment of the Perceived Administrative Effectiveness of Boarding School Principals in the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to examine the views held by those whose duties include the management and day-to-day operations of the secondary boarding schools within the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This refers specifically... -
An Open Letter to Academy Principals Grade 9-Grade 12Could too many extra-curricular activities interrupt the school day and student learning outcomes? The author makes an open call for academic excellence in this thought-provoking letter to principals and school administrators regarding scheduling and its influence... -
Analysis of the factors affecting job satisfaction among educational administrators employed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: This study addressed the problem of why educational administrators within the Seventh-day Adventist system in Australia were not remaining longer than their positions. The approach taken was to address the area of job satisfaction and to examine... -
Asia-Pacific Division: Spiritual and Academic Vitality Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Asia-Pacific Division (SSD). The regions include Sri Lanka, Manila, and Burma. Reports from colleges and universities include Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary, Lakpahana Adventist... -
Attention! Choppers in the Compound - A Regional Solution to a National Problem Kindergarten-Grade 12"The first step in fixing the Adventist education system is providing medics, not a new hospital. The problems the system faces are diverse and unique to individual schools and, at this point, no grandiose organizational restructuring can provide solutions... -
Baptisms, New Buildings, and Restructuring Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Africa Union Conference (SAU) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Baptisms and Evangelism; New Schools and Facilities;... -
Book Review - Teachers Behaving Badly? Dilemmas for School Leaders Kindergarten-LifelongIn this TEACH Journal article, the authors raise ethical dilemmas that apply to all teachers, but may be of particular significance to administrators and beginning teachers. -
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... -
Building a Culture of Trust - An Imperative for Effective School Leadership Kindergarten-Grade 12Research has shown that “institutions with high levels of trust have more productive workforces, better employee morale, and lower employee turnover.” This article covers best practices for building a culture of trust, which is necessary for faculty,... -
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,... -
Challenges to Seventh-Day Adventist Tertiary Education in the Caribbean Tertiary"The article briefly summarizes seven challenges that face the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) tertiary institutions in the Caribbean. There is no exhaustive discussion of the challenges but each is clearly articulated. There is no attempt to address solution... -
Change and the College Campus: The Process of Changing Institutional Governance Tertiary-LifelongProfessors within an Adventist college faced the task of developing a shared process for change. Many issues needed to be tackled, and the process got bogged down in the middle, but by the end a consensus was reached and the pilot program was launched. The... -
Change, Growth, and Outreach Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Developing the SSD Edition of the Journal of... -
Colorful and Challenging Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This report offers glimpses into the various levels of Adventist education in Inter-America: graduate, undergraduate, secondary, and... -
Comprehensive Planning in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities in the United States TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the status of planning in Adventist colleges and universities in the United States, and also to determine if significant relationships existed between planning in small and large institutions and between... -
Consolidating with Strength and Hope Despite the Challenges Preschool-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. The report outlines advances in educational opportunities, evangelism and baptisms, evaluation and accreditations, sponsorship... -
Continuous School Improvement Plan Instructions, Sample and Template Kindergarten-Grade 12"Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Plans are a vital outcome of the accreditation process. A CSI Plan answers the question: 'How are we going to get to where we want to be?' in the continuous school improvement cycle.'" -
Cooperative Learning as Viewed by Conference Educational Administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12Superintendents from one conference demonstrate how staff development is made possible for its teachers. The three issues this conference identifies as crucial to staff development are shared in this article: staff development must receive high priority at... -
Council for American Private Education - CAPE Kindergarten-Grade 12CAPE, of which NAD was a founding member, is a coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools. Their newsletter is available online (3 months after publication), as well as subscription information,... -
Creating Effective Substance Use Policies for Seventh-day Adventist Campuses Grade 10-TertiaryDo Seventh-day Adventist campuses have substance policies that work? This article addresses the role that institutional policies play in preventing the use of harmful substances and how students respond to these policies. -
Creative Communication for Teachers & Administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12With this 2018 NAD convention presentation, "learn how to use a variety of web tools for creative communication to reenergize communication while enticing students, parents, and the school community to open emails and read, listen and watch classroom... -
Current and Ideal Performance Appraisal - Employee Perceptions in an Australian Faith-Based Education System Kindergarten-Tertiary“With teacher quality key to improving student performance, school education systems must consider the role of performance appraisal on both teacher and principal development and improvement. This article describes the perceptions of employees within... -
Customer relationship management as perceived by students and administration at AIIAS TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to find out how the Customer Relationship Management concept, as conceptualized by Kaj Storbacka and Jarmo R. Lehtinen, was being implemented at AIIAS. The concept has four essential relationship perspectives, namely, Exchange... -
Development and Ministry Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Curriculum Development; Accreditation and Performance... -
Doors Opening for Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses graduate studies, universities, secondary education, preschool and primary education, accreditation and recognition,... -
Driving the Data in our Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Read the presentation for this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, which was "designed to help participants to understand the necessity of data driven instruction based on meaningful curricula, distinguish various assessment data to identify clear and... -
Eastern Africa Division: A Double Blessing and Challenges Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Adventist Education reports on the education work in the Eastern Africa Division, 1990-1995. -
Easy Steps to Shift Your School to a Data-Driven Decision-Making Model Kindergarten-Grade 12In this 2018 NAD convention workshop, "participants [learned] the importance of continuing to shift the paradigm in our schools to a data-driven instructional decision-making model." See files for the presentation, as well as standard score ranges... -
Educating Head, Hand, and Heart Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Africa-Indian Ocean Division presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Education and redemption are one and the same was the guiding principle during this time. The report discusses statistics, higher... -
Education Director's Manual for the Pacific Kindergarten-Grade 12The chapters and appendices of this manual or handbook are designed to support a regional education director with little or no training or experience for this leadership role. A wealth of practical and well-indexed tools are available to reference in any order... -
Education for Redemption and Restoration Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Ikonne reports on integration of faith and learning, the universities in the division, and the K-12 schools in the... -
Educational Administrators - Leaders or Managers? Kindergarten-LifelongIn this TEACH Journal article, the author asks: "What is the difference between leadership and management? What is the role and function of leaders and managers and how does each group cope with change?" Readers are challenged to consider a solution... -
Educational and general expenditure changes associated with tuition increases in the Seventh-day Adventist higher educational system TertiaryThis study examined expenditure patterns associated with tuition increases in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) higher educational system. Ten liberal arts institutions were examined who were willing to provide the detailed financial data necessary to conduct... -
Escaping Tunnel Vision - Wider Horizons in Strategic Planning Kindergarten-TertiaryIn this article, the author examines vision-oriented strategic planning. He presents the classical view of strategic planning and the ideal vision. He discusses macroplanning and how to identify and define an ideal vision. Based on the ideal vision, strategic... -
Euro-Africa Division - Serving Europe and the World Through Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1990-1995 education report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the 1995 Adventist General Conference Session. -
Euro-Asia Division: From Humble Beginnings Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is an education report from the Euro-Asia Division. -
Event Registration Service - AdventSource Kindergarten-Lifelong"Are you short staffed? Is your budget tighter than ever? Do you want to hold a training event for the ministry leaders in your conference or union but just can’t see how you can make it work? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, AdventSource’s... -
Expanding, Upgrading, and Witnessing Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Far Eastern Division presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses new campuses and buildings, academic accreditation, faculty upgrading, use of denominational books, youth activities, and... -
Expectations Developed by Teachers of Municipalized Primary Schools on the Full School Day Project During 2003 in the City of Chillán TertiaryThe purpose of the study was to learn about the expectations developed by teachers in the Municipality of Chillán before and after the implementation of the Full School Day project. The research was a quantitative and descriptive study of mean differences.... -
Factors associated with job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in East Indonesia Union Conference, Indonesia Grade 9-Grade 12This study investigated factors related to job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in East Indonesia Union Conference of SDA, Indonesia. Specifically, the study was designed to identify the level of teachers’ job satisfaction, the correlation of... -
Flourishing Amid the Challenges of Diversity and Complexity - 1995-2000 Report Euro-Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Activities Throughout the Division;... -
Formation of Human Capital and International and Local Trends in Financing of Higher Education TertiaryThis paper confronts the role of higher education (HE) in the knowledge economy -and its impact on human and social capital formation- with the financing problems and challenges it faces, given the growing demands and budgetary limitations for public funding. Through... -
From Sowing to Reaping: An Undimmed Vision Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Reports on K-12 successes and higher education. Challenges are training Adventist human resources to catch up with the enormous growth... -
Giant Overall Mission/Vision Rediscovered in Church-Related Institutions Lifelong"Direction (defined as mission and vision) and motivation are among the top agendas of the 21st-century leaders. Where there is no direction, organizational suicide is certain and quality productivity is an impossibility. NASA's famous former mission... -
Global Trends in Adventist Education Preschool-TertiaryConsider global trends in Adventist education in this report to Adventist university/college presidents and division education directors. It presents current statistics of the global educational system; acknowledges the leading voice that set the conceptual... -
Good News in Difficult Places Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Duda reports on the difficulties faces in the division, the enrollment gains, achievements in higher education, in-service... -
Growing Adventist Higher Education Without Leaving Our Roots Behind Tertiary-LifelongAs schools move beyond the traditional pool of applicants and aggressively pursue international, non-denominational, and non-Adventist students, the need to create a balance between the changing clientele and Adventist roots becomes a crucial issue. Payne... -
Growing Seventh-day Adventist Education in a Sustainable Way Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the South American Division (SAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Mesa features the Spiritual Master Plan, student and faculty cooperation agreements and exchanges, plans for integrating... -
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, Outreach, and Innovation Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Some countries have seen rapid growth in education due to the vision and generosity of the McNeilus family, Maranatha, and ASI.... -
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... -
How Managers Judge Whether or Not They Want To Report A Peer's Unethical Behavior Lifelong"Peer reporting is becoming an important mechanism to control unethical behavior within an organization. This study examined the effect of ethical judgment on peer reporting. The results show that an individual’s ethical ideology (Idealism) significantly... -
How to Give Your Students the Skills to Prevent Crime Kindergarten-TertiaryPeggy David asserts that Adventist schools should not assume students know how to stay safe. She advocates teaching crime prevention. The following topics are discussed: Students Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act; Stranger Safety for Smaller Children;... -
How To Make People Feel Good About Your School Kindergarten-Grade 12This article raises questions about how a school should interact with the community, students, employees, parents, school district, and the media. It is a reprint of the National School Public Relations Association's article, It Starts in the Classroom -
How to Resolve the Tension Between Teaching and Research TertiaryMontemorelos University has developed a model to try to offer an answer to the tension between teaching and research, defining operationally what the teaching task means and the options for contributing to knowledge. The model presents a matrix with which... -
How to Successfully Support Online Teachers Kindergarten-Tertiary"Online education requires administrators who will provide support and mentoring to teachers―who are the school’s direct, daily connection with students. Administrators can accomplish this by building into the structure of the program formal,... -
Importance and Satisfaction of Tutoring for Students at Montemorelos University TertiaryBecause educational quality is an imperative in today's society, in this context, personalized attention to the student acquires a unique dimension. Contributing to these purposes, Montemorelos University (UM) as an institution that practices quality standards... -
INFO Editorial: Building Corporate Identity in a Changing World Grade 9-Tertiary"Building Corporate Identity in a Changing World was the theme of the Graduate School Research Forum held in January of 2011. This Forum provided opportunities for participants to look into the history and track record of different institutions, and to... -
INFO Editorial: Ethical Issues in Higher Education Tertiary"This issue of International Forum deals with some of the issues that touch the lives of international educators and the students they teach. How can we deal ethically with corrupt systems? What is our role in ethics education as educators in varying... -
INFO Editorial: Evolving Organizational Contexts Tertiary-LifelongA big part of the changes in society have been fueled by developments in information and communication technology (ICT). These changes in society and the way it operates are the driving force behind this issue of the InFo Journal. -
INFO Editorial: Inflation Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this editorial is not to analyze all of the forces underlying economic inflation or its implications. The editor asks the following question, "If there is such a thing as inflation in the economic realm, could there be something similar... -
Information essential for accountability and planning as identified by board chairs and principals of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools have been facing problems with enrollments and finances. The purpose of this research was to identify those elements of information and data that the board chairs... -
Instructional Leadership - Effectivizing Your Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12The handout from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session shares ten administration tips that "can be used in the classroom to create successful learning in all their students." -
Intellectual Production in Latin American Adventist Universities TertiarySince the 1980s, leading universities in developed countries have shown a growing interest in knowledge production. This strong trend has been accentuated by a multifaceted series of factors ranging from technological innovations and new educational policies... -
Inter-American Division: Graduate Education Leads the Way Kindergarten-LifelongThe IAD 1990-1995 education report are published in the 1995 General Conference issue of the Journal of Adventist Education. -
JAE Editorial: Handling Difficult People Kindergarten-LifelongHow do teachers or school administrators deal with difficult parents or patrons? John Fowler's editorial gives three useful suggestions: listen to the complaint; give parents the attention they deserve; and, keep open the lines of communication. Articles in... -
JAE Editorial: Passing on the Torch Kindergarten-LifelongHighlighted in this special 1995 General Conference Session souvenir issue of JAE are the four themes selected as important in the next five years. 1) Strengthen the religious dimension in Adventist education at all levels. 2) Foster the professional development... -
JAE Editorial: What's New! Kindergarten-LifelongBeverly Rumble shares current developments such as the new Journal of Adventist Education (JAE) website, popular articles and issues, international and foreign language editions, and future plans in the areas of science, higher education, international and... -
JAE Editorial: Getting Out the Good Word! Tertiary-LifelongThis special issue of JAE compiles and shares presentations made by the presidents of North American Division colleges and universities on the special character of Adventist higher education. These speeches were made at the Higher Education Colloquium in Angwin,... -
JAE Editorial: In Search of Solutions Tertiary-LifelongIn this editorial in the JAE special higher education issue, Dr. Gordon Madgwick reflects, after a three-year sabbatical in the corporate world, on the importance of new ideas, new ways of doing things, and the reward and respect given to creative individuals.... -
JAE Editorial: Preparing Administrators for the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongAddresses the need within the Seventh-day Adventist Church for young, committed leaders, willing to be trained for service in various positions: principals, superintendents, academic deans, or directors of education. Articles include: Servant-Leadership-A... -
JAE Editorial: The Adventist School Principal - From Listening to Leadership Grade 1-LifelongThis JAE editorial features the team who make this publication a success. Articles in this issue include:Leading From the Sanctified Heart The... -
JAE Editorial: Where Have They Gone? Another Changing of the Guard Kindergarten-LifelongGarland Dulan, director of the Education Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, introduces readers to Lisa Beardsley, the new Associate Director of Education and Executive Secretary of the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA). Articles... -
Job Satisfaction and its Relationship to Organizational and Religious Commitment Among Workers at Northern Caribbean University TertiaryProblem: Recruiting teachers and motivating them to stay in their jobs present a challenge to educational institutions in Jamaica. Given the importance of workers' satisfaction to the health of an organization and the link between job satisfaction and... -
Knowledge Management and its Applicability to Higher Educational Institutions Tertiary"Knowledge management is a critical element that many business organizations are using to gain competitive advantage today. The rapid changes happening in the business setting demand that businesses employ knowledge as a raw material for innovation and... -
Leadership in Adventist Higher Education Series - A Conversation With Andrea Luxton, PhD TertiaryLuxton reflects on her experiences as an Adventist higher education leader in three different countries. -
Leadership in Adventist Higher Education Series - A Conversation With Delbert Baker, PhD Tertiary“A visionary leader, [Baker] spearheaded several development and advancement initiatives throughout his years of service, from physical plant development to academic upgrades that stimulated enrollment growth. A veteran minister, administrator, educator,... -
Leadership in Adventist Higher Education Series - A Conversation With Loren Agrey, PhD TertiaryAgrey “reflects on his experiences while serving as president of Asia-Pacific International University and shares insights on what it means to be an educational leader in Adventist higher education.” -
Leadership in Adventist Higher Education Series - Adventist College and University Presidents Reflect on Their Tenure TertiaryThis short introduction describes a special section. "Through candid conversations, the interviewer aimed to capture the rich experiences of former Adventist college and university presidents, preserving their wisdom and insights gained through experience... -
Leadership Strategies and Strategic Planning for Times of Crisis and Beyond Kindergarten-Grade 12"Implementing strategic leadership is the most reliable way to ensure educational renewal and effectiveness in contemporary Adventist education. Leaders should possess the ability and also commitment to create the values, skills, and attitudes that will... -
Looking at the Challenges With Hope Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the East-Central Africa Division (ECD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This division is one of the new territories created by the realignment of the African divisions in 2002. The report lists educationally... -
Making Grace Known Through Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Southern Asia Division (SUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Rao reports on the impact that elementary, secondary, and tertiary education has made in the region. He highlights the... -
Managing Change - Concepts and Approaches Tertiary"The difficult challenge that always confronts higher education institutions in their efforts to innovate programs, policies, structure, culture, and the whole educational system as needed, prompted leaders and teachers to understand the basic concept... -
Managing the Small School - Being Your Own Administrator Kindergarten-Grade 12Written specifically for principal/teachers of small schools in the United States, this article defines administration as a coalition between management and leadership, and briefly outlines key areas of concern for small school management: Managing Volunteers;... -
Middle East Union: Education Through Sacrifice Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Middle East Union. -
Mission First: The NSD Educational Mandate Preschool-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Phoon reports on the integration of faith and learning initiative in each union and mission field, and events... -
Mission Statement and Management of Private Tertiary Religious Institutions in Eastern and Southern Africa Tertiary-LifelongThe region of Eastern and Southern Africa has recently experienced an unprecedented development of private tertiary institutions, which easily struggle in competition and hardships, and often requires the government to fund their development. This study sought... -
Negligence - King of Torts Kindergarten-Grade 12Charles McKinstry presents a review of school liability for negligence. Discussed are elements of negligence, standards of care, duty, negligent supervision, proximate cause, playground supervision, contributory negligence defense, dangerous activities, violence,... -
New Adventist Educational Model - Video Grade 1-Grade 9This video (in Spanish) shares the Adventist educational model implemented by the Vicente Suarez Cumbres Institute, Mexico. It illustrates how the principles of Adventist education and values formation can be integrated into an educational model. -
New Buildings, Exciting Opportunities Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1985-1990 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Enrollment statistics are provided. The report discusses religious instruction courses, new buildings, new programs,... -
New Freedoms and Challenges Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Euro-Asia Division (ESD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The main accomplishments in education are listed. Reports on Zaoksky Adventist University, Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, and... -
No Right Way - How to Structure Tasks to Maximize Organizational Learning Lifelong"Organizational learning is known to be a key to organizational performance. This paper builds on prior research and shows that no single task structure is ideal for all situations. Task elements such as the number of inputs, the decision function, feedback,... -
North American Division: Adventist Education - Better Than Ever! Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the North American Division. -
NPUC Annual Reports for Elementary Schools, Junior Academies and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Although these annual report forms are used by schools in the North Pacific Union Conference, they could also be used as a self-assessment for school improvement. -
Nurture, Commitment, and Excellence Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Trans-European Division (TED) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The TED is comprised of the following regions: Kosovo, Croatia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Pakistan. The report discusses the advancements... -
Nurturing the Mind of the Christian Professional Lifelong"The Christian professional must be a thinking being, whose thoughts are grounded in the conception of eternity and an understanding of God. Some secular authors suggest that Christians aren’t good at thinking. This paper argues that Christians... -
Opportunites, Blessings, and Challenges Preschool-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Director Badenas shares new developments, miraculous events, and other achievements and special recognitions... -
Organizational communication satisfaction and job satisfaction among Seventh-day Adventist church employees LifelongPurpose: This study investigated relationships between perceived organizational communication satisfaction and perceived job satisfaction as experienced and reported by employees of SDA church organizations in West Africa. Procedures:... -
Organizational Orientations of K-12 School Leaders in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to examine the organizational orientations - structure, human resource, political, and symbolic - of the K-12 school leaders in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the relationship,... -
Ostriches or Eagles? Can Risk Management Soar on Your Campus? Tertiary-LifelongAccording to Arthur Blinci Adventist campuses can choose two positions when it comes to risk management, one of apathy and denial -- as symbolized by the ostrich, or one of power and achievement, as symbolized by the eagle. Blinci addresses challenges to risk... -
Perception of academic administrators from the association of Christian schools and colleges in the Philippines of current and future continuous quality efforts at their college or university Kindergarten-LifelongThe purpose guiding this study was to describe the perceptions of the academic administrators regarding the actual and projected quality efforts in Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC) institutions of higher education. The results may serve... -
Predictors of Job Satisfaction in the Teaching Staff of Linda Vista University and Its Mérida and Tuxtlas Gutiérrez Campuses TertiaryResearchers consider job satisfaction as an important dependent variable. This research aimed to find out which are the predictors of job satisfaction. The study was exploratory, descriptive and correlational. The unit of observation was teachers working... -
Principals and Boards - A Team Kindergarten-Grade 12What is the purpose of the governing board of an Adventist school? The author presents the results of his observations as a participant on a number of boards. He posits that boards can effectively serve three major functions: policy making and enforcement;... -
Professional Competencies for a Complex World, an Innovative Educational Model TertiaryMontemorelos University developed an innovative educational model based on competencies for the formation of professionals, which not only promotes professional performance for job success, but also aims at the experience of values, a healthy lifestyle, a... -
Promoting and Protecting the Philosophy of Adventist Education: 1995-2000 Africa-Indian Ocean Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Africa-Indian Ocean Division (AID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Integration of Faith and Learning; Instructional... -
Quality and Growth Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. This division was organized in 2002 from the former Africa-Indian Ocean Division. Its educational emphasis on quality and growth... -
Reaching the Soul, Developing the Mind Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Reaching Out; A New Division, A Challenging... -
Reality Today - Vision Tomorrow Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2005-2010 Education Report from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session 2010. Directors Lekic and Domingo report on the advances made in the division in the last quinquennium including evangelistic... -
Reflection on Seventh-day Adventist Education in the Pennsylvania Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Reflecting on his experience as a teacher and educational leader, Morgan identifies issues and shares ways he is addressing these to build Adventist education in Pennsylvania. Paper submitted for consideration to the Adventist... -
Releasing the Power of the Equipped Small School Principal Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation describes a platform from which a small school principal can be successful in a rural, urban, small or large school setting. Balance a sound spiritual atmosphere with the caliber of dynamic academic and community... -
RenWeb and Data Rollup Grade 9-Grade 12Participants at this 2018 NAD convention breakout session received "clarification and information on the connection between Data Rollup and RenWeb and [benefited from expert first-hand knowing in resolving Data Rollup errors." See the accompanying... -
Reorganization, Economic Pressures, and Adventist Distinctives Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the South Pacific Division (SPD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the following challenging issues and developments: political changes, economic pressures in the Pacific, Adventist... -
Reorganizing, Upgrading, and Innovating Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report of the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD). Efforts concentrated on the improvement of service quality. The majority of colleges and seminaries upgraded their programs, created new ones, and received accreditation.... -
Responding to K-12 Implementation - A Case Study of an Adventist Secondary School in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12In the Philippines, adjusting from a 10-year basic education cycle to a K-12 structure has “presented several challenges such as teachers’ training and deployment and infrastructure requirements to Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools that are... -
Riding the Waves of Technology Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Inter American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Acquiring Technology; Improving Methodology; Colleges... -
Rigorous and Relevant Learning for the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. Based on surveys and an education summit, the following are goals for SDA education in SID: students will develop a life... -
Rubric for Research Paper TertiaryRubric model for research papers of the School of Administrative Sciences of Montemorelos University. -
Serving and Leading in Schools - A Discussion of Leadership Models and How Australian School Communities Can Benefit Kindergarten-Grade 8"History portrays leaders as people of great power, charisma and prestige. Winston Churchill or George Washington could easily exemplify these types of traits. Servants, on the other hand, are portrayed as obsequious, obedient and lacking in... -
South American Division - Growth Times Five Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the South American Division. Included is the story, Conversion of a Non-Adventist Teacher in Brazil. This story tells of a Christian teacher, hired at an Adventist school during severe... -
South Pacific Division: Change and Consolidation Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the South Pacific Division that shares how this education department has grown from a highly centralized program to a resource-based division office. -
Southern Africa Union: Growth and Consolidation Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Southern Africa Union Conference territory. In addition to educational statistics, an article about the South African government donating a school to the Adventist church because... -
Southern Asia Division: Upgrading, Growth, and Development Kindergarten-LifelongThe Southern Asia Division education department's report on Adventist education ministry in India, 1990-1995, as published in the 1995 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Education. -
Spiritual Development Master Plan - South American Division Preschool-TertiaryPresentation on the principles on which the spiritual development plan is based. Material prepared by the South American Division. Select the file from the list. -
Strategic Plan - South Pacific Division Kindergarten-Grade 12"Adventist education seeks to be wholistic with students and teachers walking humbly with God, and thus loving mercy and doing what is right (Micah 6:8). God is seen as the ultimate source of existence, truth and life (John 1:1-4, 14:6). Adventist education... -
Strategic Planning - The Basic Steps Kindergarten-Lifelong"Strategic planning is an effective management tool that enables an organization to match its abilities with environmental opportunities at a point of optimal equilibrium. The analytic approach to planning must blend with the synthetic task of management.... -
Supervision for Empowerment Kindergarten-Grade 8Adventist elementary teachers are evaluated not only by their principals, but also by just about anyone with a vested interest in Adventist education. A result is that performance is substituted for meaningful achievement. The objectives of the supervisor,... -
Surviving and Succeeding Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Inter-American Division (IAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the status of graduate, undergraduate, secondary, and elementary education. From the JAE Adventist Education Worldwide... -
Taking a Systems Approach to Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Enrollment Trends; Systems Thinking; Spiritual Master... -
Teacher Education and Schools: A Symbiotic Partnership Kindergarten-Grade 12A partnership between teacher education programs and elementary and secondary schools improves the teaching environment for teachers and administrators in both the private and public sector. Collaborating with teacher education programs provides an opportunity... -
Teacher Evaluation - Unfinished Business in Higher Education TertiaryTeaching quality assessment in higher education is a difficult and sometimes tricky business. In its popular conception it appears mostly related to measurement, accreditation and discipline, but is rarely associated with pleasurable situations. The "business"... -
The Coming Crisis in Teaching Kindergarten-LifelongThis article addresses the teacher shortage crisis facing American schools in all academic areas, not only math and science. Also addressed is the diminishing pool of prospective teachers and the issue of low salaries, as compared with professions that require... -
The Future of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores the challenges facing Adventist education in the US and offers three conditions that are required: it must be authentically Adventist, of high quality, and adequately supported. It then explores seven options: liquidation, consolidation,... -
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 Impact of Epistemology on Approaches to the Study of Organizational Culture - Some Examples from Information Systems Lifelong"Organizational culture has been increasingly studied as a tool for management and business. Because of its complexity, however, results have not been easily quantified or compared. This paper suggests that the design of the research may very much affect the result of the study, and that different designs may be more appropriate for specific situations, based on the research question under study. -
The Library: A Window of Opportunity Kindergarten-LifelongHow does the school library contribute to the mission of the school and open windows to a world of ideas, culture, dreams, and faith? Annette Melgosa shows how the library supports the philosophy of Adventist education. -
The management performance of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) as perceived by AIIAS students TertiaryThis study identifies the perceptions of students at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on the institution’s management performance. The concepts and principles of the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges... -
The Missing Link - How to Connect Students, Parents, and Constituents to Your Leadership Style and Teaching Ministry Kindergarten-Grade 12In the handout from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "discover the missing link behind reaching the hearts of students, parents, and constituents so they will bond with the educator's vision. Recognizing, embedding values, and building self-worth... -
The Principal - the Keystone of the School Kindergarten-Grade 12According to research (Pierce, 2000), the principal is the keystone of the school. This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention session defines and explores the role, job description, and expectations associated with the Adventist principal in small, elementary, junior... -
The Renaissance Network Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation discusses an initiative of the Alumni Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to improve Adventist K-12 education in North America. The Renaissance Network is an initiative that improves the level of excellence in schools by providing leadership, resources and training. -
The Scholar and the Administrator - Twin Pillars of Truth Tertiary-LifelongReported differences between Adventist church leadership and scholars can be distorted, exaggerated, confusing, and unnecessarily divisive. -
The Unprincipaled Teacher - Being Your Own Administrator Kindergarten-Grade 8This article suggests some strategies for improving the administrative skills of those who must teach and act as principal at the same time. The Small School Survival Guide, published by the North American Division, offers suggestions about fulfilling... -
Thinking Success Kindergarten-Grade 12School administrators with high expectations, positive self-concepts, and specific goals, will greatly improve any school program. Most individuals live up to the expectations others hold for them. School administrators can influence student achievement without... -
Tips for School Administrators Kindergarten-TertiaryLooking to add "sparkle" to your school operation as you seek excellence? These 30+ resources share a core value: "We owe it to all our students to strive to implement programs that are exceptional, not merely adequate." -
Toward the University of the Redeemed Kindergarten-LifelongThe 2000-2005 Education Report from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses Hiroshima Saniku Gakuin, Adventist secondary school in Japan; funds for the first Adventist kindergarten... -
Trans-European Division - Energy, Vision, and a Sense of Mission Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference issue of JAE is a report from the Trans-European Division. -
Trends and Issues in the Seventh-day Adventist World University System - A Reflection with Alternatives Grade 12-TertiaryThis paper presents on the one hand the worldwide trend in Adventist higher education. It compares the growth rate of Adventist membership, higher education institutions, and the number of students. At the same time, he describes the accelerated growth of... -
Turning a School Around Kindergarten-Grade 12A look at the issues in the turn-around of South Lancaster Academy. These issues are believed to be common to any branch of Adventist education and include bill collection, affordable academic programs, and the role of the principal in a K-12 school. Solutions... -
Vision and Mission Statement in Christian Higher Educational Management in Eastern Africa Tertiary-LifelongLiterature reveals that although the terms vision, mission and mission statement are understood in a variety of ways, the various concepts of these terms are becoming more commonly used in educational management. A qualitative study of 12 recently established,... -
What, Precisely, is Corporate Strategy? Grade 1-Tertiary"Individuals can hold quite different opinions on the best way to go forward, on the best way to increase the effectiveness of their organizations. Their opinions are likely to be embedded in a rich social context, shaped in part by their education, personality,... -
Why Parents Are so Bossy - School as a Service Kindergarten-LifelongThis TEACH Journal article "looks at the nature of schools from a services marketing perspective and uses this perspective to understand what happens in schools." -
Witnessing, Training Workers, and Offering Quality Instruction Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 education report from the Euro Asia Division (ESD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The ESD Division includes the regions of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Kyrghistan, Abkozia, Moscow, and Ryazan. The report discusses the advancements... -
Work - Life Balance for the Principal Preschool-Grade 12For principals struggling to maintain balance between their personal and professional lives, this 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation provides research and proven strategies for principals seeking this work/life balance.