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From the Board Chairman and the Interim President: Behavioral Sciences Division is not being changed or eliminated
Statement from Dr. Eddie Bumpers, Chairman, 欧美视频 Board of Trustees:
鈥淭eaching and learning are at the core of who we are, whose we are, and what we are called to do at 欧美视频. The Board of Trustees is thankful for the many highly valued and esteemed faculty members who generously serve in all academic divisions across the University.鈥
鈥淎s advocates of healthy, organizational communication, we want to specifically express our support for the Division of Behavioral Sciences and the vital degree programs housed within this division. From the Board鈥檚 perspective, a wide breadth of teaching approaches is necessary in order to honor the University鈥檚 principal commitment to successfully equip all 欧美视频 students to be servant-leaders in a global society. Moreover, 欧美视频 is not eliminating or changing the Division of Behavioral Sciences.鈥
鈥淕raduates of these programs have a proven track record of providing a myriad of essential services in our communities, churches, and Missouri Baptist Convention entities. Professionals in social work, criminal justice, psychology, and sociology are vital for every segment of our society. We are grateful for faculty at 欧美视频 equipping Christians to fill these roles of civil service.鈥
Additional Statement of Support from Dr. Brad Johnson, 欧美视频 Interim President:
鈥淭here is a mental health crisis in our world today. More than ever, our world needs 欧美视频 graduates serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Behavioral Sciences. Our students are garnering the extensive training needed to assist with scores of mental health concerns while also shining the light that draws people to the love of Christ.鈥
*Published: 3-11-2021