ACSD - Association for Christians in Student Development

In case you missed our 2024 Annual Conference two weeks ago, we wanted to pass along our 2025 Conference Promotional video! We hope you'll join us at George Fox University June 2-5, 2025 for #ACSD2025 #WonderfullyKnown https://lnkd.in/efAVuSQA

As you travel this holiday season, take ACSD on the road! 🚗 Our ACSD podcast "A Higher Education" interviews experts across our field, sharing deep and uplifting conversations. Recently, Dr. Rahn Franklin discussed Inclusive Excellence at Christian universities, and how our institutions can become more like the house of God. Enjoy this episode and many more, available now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gYUtcE26

If you've ever wanted to work on a fantastic team while impacting the lives of students as they participate in service experiences locally, nationally, and internationally, check out this position we have open in the Office of Service and Discipleship! We're looking for person with a strong faith, who is highly logistical and has a passion for service! https://lnkd.in/gCyBvw5b

Come work at Biola in a key role on my team! I know a lot of my colleagues in the ACSD - Association for Christians in Student Development and Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) may know of candidates who would be an excellent fit for this role.

Is your New Year's Resolution to become a published writer? 📝 Our Growth Journal submission deadline is extended to January 1, 2025! The Growth Journal is ACSD's peer-reviewed scholarly journal, with writing from insiders specifically for our work with college students. Submission guidelines can be found on our page on the ACSD website: https://lnkd.in/gwez5R_R

This week, we're thankful for Steve Ivester- our ACSD President! 🍁 Check out Steve's tips and encouragement for Thanksgiving season. Then sound off below: Who are you thankful for?

Are you looking to contribute to our ACSD community? 🔎 Consider submitting your writing to Growth! The Growth Journal provides professional development for our work with college students, and you could be part of the 2025 volume! What To Know: 🌱 The Growth Journal is ACSD's peer-reviewed scholarly journal 🍃 Published annually with relevant research and timely insights. 🌱 All submissions by ACSD members with field expertise 🍃 Submissions for 2025 are due December 1 Submission guidelines can be found on our page on the ACSD website: https://lnkd.in/gwez5R_R

🎉 Join Our Team at LCC International University! 🌍 We’re excited to announce that we are seeking our next Student Life Vice President! Are you passionate about: ✅ Supporting international student education ✅ Transformational leadership rooted in a Christian worldview ✅ Making an impact in the lives of students from over 60 countries? Located in the heart of Europe’s Baltics, LCC International University is a vibrant, international, Christian institution where peacebuilding and community thrive. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and empowering the next generation of leaders. 📌Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6UCQE-3 📌 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRUfpbnW

Take some time to reflect this weekend. ☕ In our newest ACSD Ideas post, author Aaron Howell explores, "Why does international student education matter to God?" Aaron serves in Residence Life at LCC International University in Klaipėda, Lithuania- which specializes in cross-cultural experiences. Students of many backgrounds explore Christian higher education. How should universities engage them? Aaron writes, "We should pursue international education because we want the church to be more international. That means as institutional hosts, we should be willing to be as shaped and affected by our international guests as we intend to shape them." Read the full article now! https://lnkd.in/g6anhDuc Read more at:

More signs are pointing to Christian institutions experiencing growth (we've seen steady growth at JU for 3 years in a row with on-ground UG's) even as higher education is scrutinized. “Schools that are really doubling down on their Christian mission are doing well.”