CSU faculty attend 2024 IACE faculty development conference

By Michael Bryant | June 10, 2024

Seven CSU faculty, Drs. Vicki Ball, Michael Bryant, Cole Jeffery, Jacquelynn Pleis, Jonathan Watson, Michael Wilder, and Joshua Wofford, attended the International Alliance for Christian Education’s Faculty Development Conference May 21-24 in Ft. Worth, Texas. The event featured 28 speakers and 140 participants from more than 45 institutions and organizations.

During the break-out sessions, Bryant spoke on Your Unique Contribution as a Professor, and Pleis led a Discipline-Specific Conversation in education.

“Attending the IACE conference was a wonderful experience,” said Jeffrey, associate professor of English. “I got to listen to some fantastic speakers and meet many likeminded Christian educators who are striving to make Christ the center of their classrooms. The conference renewed my passion for teaching and made me excited for another school year.”

IACE president Dr. David Dockery designed the conference to provide Christian faculty opportunities to grow in their understanding of key issues and practices related to excellent teaching from a Christian worldview. The meeting also provided opportunities for faculty to build relationships and learn from faculty at other Christian institutions.

Keynote speakers were Dr. Greg Allison from Southern Seminary and Dr. Janet Black from Colorado Christian University.