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CAMPUS NEWSFoundation grant underwrites peermentoring programNew Mexico-based ECMC Foundation hasawarded Warner Pacific a 12,000 grant with theintent of increasing retention among students ofcolor and those who are the first in their family toattend college. The grant underwrites stipends fortwelve junior and senior “peer mentors” who willwork with this year’s freshman class through the newFreshman Year Experience course (See story “Collegeas a Pilgrimage” on page 11). The ECMC grant alsoprovides a budget for artistic and cultural events, allin the effort of helping freshmen become connectedwith the college, and the city of Portland.“These arethe kinds ofinstitutionswe want inPortland.It’s a greatcampus.”Portland Mayor TomPotter, following hisvisit to Warner PacificCollege August 18.Portland mayor Tom Potter takescampus tourPortland mayor Tom Potter Portland mayorpaid a visit to Warner Pacific on Tom PotterAugust 18 to meet with president (right) metJay A. Barber and other staff, and with Collegeto become better acquainted with president Jaythe school. During his hour-long Barber andvisit, Potter learned more about toured campusthe school’s history and its com- on August 18.mitment to higher education andservice to the community. Potter said he wanted tosupport the College’s plans for growth.“These are the kinds of institutions we want inPortland,” Potter said. “It’s a great campus and I’mlooking forward to working with you folks to [helpyou] grow to your real potential.”Joint Student - Alumni Choir to singHandel’s “Messiah”Alumni are invited to sing portions of Handel’sMessiah with the Warner Pacific Concert Choirand a live orchestra on December 3 at 3:00 p.m., inMcGuire Auditorium. There will be two rehearsalsfor the performance: Nov. 11 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.and a mandatory Dec. 2 rehearsal from 10 a.m. to1 p.m., both in McGuire. Contact choral directorDr. Thomas Miller at 503-517-1059, or via e-mailat tmiller@warnerpacific.edu.WPC Athletics unveils new logo, website “wpcknights.com.”In keeping with the College’s general brandingefforts, WPC Athletics has developed a new logoand website. The design is inspired byEphesians 6, which describes puttingon the armor of God. The logo isintentionally more aggressive than itspredecessor, which featured a knighton a horse holding a lance. In additionto the new logo, the Athletics website has beenredesigned, allowing for quicker postings of gameresults and statistics. Check out all the latest newsfrom WPC Athletics at wpcknights.com. The ExperienceGolf Tournaments bring in a record 35,000 for scholarshipsThe Warner Pacific Golf Tournament, held June20 at Persimmon Country Club, in Gresham, Ore.,raised a record 35,000 toward athletic scholarships. Mid Valley General Agency was the titlesponsor of the event, and KEX 1190 AM radio hostPaul Linnman served as the emcee of the posttournament auction and dinner.Later in the summer, the 31st annual Torchbearers Golf Tournament, held August 4 at the Mountain View Golf Course, in Boring, Ore., garneredan additional 3,000 for general scholarships at theCollege.December Graduation moves toNew Hope ChurchDecember graduation is moving off campus andwill be held at New Hope Community Church onDec. 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. New Hope is located at11731 SE Stevens Road, in Portland. More info at503-517-1012.Recording of 1952 Pacific BibleChoir concert available on CD.A recording of a spring concert by the 1952 PacificBible College (Warner Pacific) Choir is availableon compact disc, thanks to the efforts of Val Linn‘64. Copies are available for 5, plus 3.95 shipping.Contact Richard Starr at 69th Ave. Recording, 0108S.W. Thomas St., Portland, OR, 97239, or by phoneat 503-224-2420.Hoop teams set to defend CascadeConference championshipsThe WPC men’s and women’s basketball teamsshare the same mission: to repeat as CascadeConference champions.The women returna solid core from last year’s team, includingstandout scorer Nicole Brown ‘07 (pictured). The men also return key startersScott Gallagher ‘08 and Josh Jackson ‘08,and have added a strong crop of transferstudents. The men open their season Nov.3 and Nov. 4 with games against Division1 opponents Sacramento State and Gonzaga. Learn more at wpcknights.com.

Common Day of Service, Part II.Teams of students, staff, and faculty spent the secondannual Common Day of Service, Sept. 27, volunteering in thecommunity at six different work sites, most near campus.Volunteers read to children, assisted teachers, and completedassorted cleaning, landscaping, and painting projects atAbernathy, Atkinson, Bridger, and Pioneer elementary schools.A fifth team removed evasive plants from portions of Mt. TaborPark, while the last group helped with erosion control at StigerNational Wildlife Refuge, near Washougal, Wash.ADP welcomes new directorWarner Pacific’s Adult Degree Program has hiredToni Pauls, Ph.D., as its new Executive Director.She replaces Ed Whitehead ’64, who will serve asADP’s Director of Academic Services until retiringnext year.Pauls directed the AdultDegree Completion Program at Goshen College,in Goshen, Ind., from 1996to 2001. Most recently, sheserved as the Chief Operating Officer of NorthwestState Community College,in Archbold, Ohio.“I have a passion for adultstudents because I did all ofPaulsmy [university] education asan adult working full time,”Pauls said.Pauls takes the helm of a vibrant program that enrolled 320 students as of September. The Centre 2005campus also added classroom space over the summerdue to extensive remodeling, and launched its firstcohort group in the new master’s of Management andOrganizational Leadership degree in August.Dinners with the PresidentAlumni and friends of WPC are invitedto enjoy a dinner with president Jay A. Barberand learn more exciting news about the College.All dinners begin at 6:00 p.m.Call 503-517-1114 to reserve your seat.November 9, 2006Convention CenterEdmonds, Wash.December 5, 2006Salem / Albany, Ore.(Location TBA)November 10, 2006Red Lion HotelOlympia, Wash.December 9, 2006Tri-Cities, Wash.(Location TBA)November 16, 2006Tiffany BallroomPortland, Ore.January 9, 2007Phoenix, Ariz.(Location TBA)Fall 2006

COVER STORYImage & IdentityWarner Pacific’s new visual image results from ayear-long process of engagement and self-examination.by Andrea Cook, Ph.D.Vice President for Insitutional AdvancementAyear ago, Warner Pacific College began extensivemarket research to assess the college’s image,identity and marketplace awareness. For manyyears, students and alumni have regularly described how Warner Pacific shaped their livesfor the better. However, broad awareness of WPC’s currentstatus and programs seemed to be lagging in the communityand church, and among alumni and friends.Research completed in 2005 on behalf of the College’s Admission Office suggested that Warner Pacific’s reputation wasunknown rather than particularly positive or negative. Clearly,the College needed to engage in a process to gain greater clarityof its image and identity.To accomplish this, Warner Pacific College hired RichardHarrison Bailey/The Agency, an Indiana-based marketing firmthat specializes in higher education. RHB’s research approachfocuses on pinpointing an institution’s niche and coherentlycommunicating key distinctives.The research process involved interviewing focus groupscomprised of students, faculty and staff to hear perspectives fromthose who experience the college today. The next set of focusgroups engaged alumni, parents, ADP students, donors, churchleaders, and local community members. Finally, The Agencysent mail surveys to 4,700 alumni and 512 church leaders.A research scope of this breadth results in a more holisticunderstanding of Warner Pacific’s strengths, opportunities, andchallenges. Internal voices share the stories of what is, whileexternal constituents provide the perceptions that exist.Through the focus groups, great stories of student mentoring were told. Students shared how faculty members not onlychallenged, but also supported them as they wrestled throughthe rigors of Warner Pacific’s Humanities core, which is basedon the notion of paradox. Parents expressed appreciation forthe quality of education their students received and affirmedWPC as a great educational bargain. All agreed that the campusphysical plant is in need of updating and the addition of newfacilities. Strong sentiment was expressed that the college needsto better market itself in the region. The neighbors, donors, andchurch leaders particularly focused on marketing the institutionas a priority.RHB personnel listened well, read all of what we’ve saidabout ourselves (in brochures and other publications), andwhat others have to say about us. Based on what was learned through this comprehensive process, seven points of distinctionbecame clear: Warner Pacific is a Christ-Centered liberal arts college. Warner Pacific actively engages students in transformative,seamless learning processes. Warner Pacific’s unique Humanities Core Curriculumchallenges and supports students as they wrestle withthe paradoxes of life and culture. Warner Pacific personalizes education for each student,based upon their distinctive talents and interests. Warner Pacific College’s urban setting in Portlandprovides opportunities for enrichment andadvancement. Warner Pacific prepares students for service andleadership. Warner Pacific’s experience is rooted in the values ofthe Church of God, Anderson, Ind.With these distinctives in mind, RHB designed a logo thatuniquely identifies the transformative nature of Warner PacificCollege’s Humanities Core and its Christ-centered campus in theheart of Portland, Ore. The tagline, “Mysteries Made Known,”came about when one of the RHB researchers announced, asshe arrived at work one day last spring, “I think I just readabout Warner Pacific College during my devotional time thismorning in Ephesians 3.”With the ongoing services of Richard Harrison Bailey/TheAgency, Warner Pacific has redesigned its website (set to go livein early November), and will create future publications that present visual and written messages that coherently communicateWPC’s distinct identity. Our resulting marketing plan providesthe opportunity to share the reality of the Warner Pacific Collegeexperience with prospective students, parents, alumni, churchesand friends. This process is not about changing the essence ofthe institution’s identity; it is about clearly articulating and livingout that identity with great enthusiasm and joy.The Experience

Photo courtesy LaMar AdvertisingScott ThompsonIn timing with its Summer Bash, Warner Pacific launcheda new marketing campaign this summer that featuredadvertising on local radio and on Tri-Met busses, as wellas a new line of clothing and accessories showcasing theCollege’s new logo. (Left) Senior Gabe Davis ‘07 models ateeshirt while (top) Kealani Ganwes ‘10 and Jennifer Gill ‘09carry backpacks with the new logo.Anatomy of a LogoCurved edges reflect the wavesof the Pacific Ocean, and alsoserve as entry and exit pointsfor the WPC education.Color palette suggeststhe natural beauty ofthe Pacific Northwest.The two “faces” represent twopeople with differing points of viewengaged in informed dialogue,literally seeing “eye-to-eye” acrossthe expanse of the cross.Mysteries made knownFall 2006The academic processtakes our students to thecross and equips them fordealing with the paradoxesof life and culture.The tagline is adaptedfrom Ephesians 3:3, whichdescribes the mystery ofChrist. It suggests the idea ofparadox – central to WarnerPacific’s Humanities corecurriculum – because it isitself a paradox. A mysterymade known is no longer amystery. The tagline hints atacademic rigor as well as thevast nature of God’s love,creation, and power.

STUDENT LIFEA Tripto ChinaA group of four from WPCspend a month teachingEnglish and touching heartsin Nanning, China.Camp ChinaIn July, Baker, senior Brynn Otness ’07,junior Kariebeth Baldwin ‘08, and Director of Campus Ministries Jess Bielman ’00helped operate the four-week-long English camp at a middle school affiliated withGuangxi University of Nationalities, inNanning. Nicknamed “Camp China,” theprogram was sponsored by the Californiabased English Language Institute-China(ELIC), which sends teams on short andlong-term teaching assignments. The 144students present ranged in skill levels frombeginning to advanced, and ages eightto 21. Most represented poorer minoritygroups in China.“Of all of the ELIC teams that went out,we were the only one that worked withChina’s poor,” said Bielman, who servedas principal and disciplinarian during thecamp. “We were the only site where mostof the students go for free. Some of themhad to leave home at the age of five to goto boarding school.”The teachers divided the studentsinto classes of ten, and taught morninglessons using the Olympics as a theme.10Photos courtesy of Jess BielmanTrina Baker ’08 knew it would behard to say goodbye, but nothing prepared her for the swellof emotions she felt having toleave her students after spending four weeks teaching English in Nanning, China, last August. As she preparedto board her train for the 18-hour journeyto the airport, a small crowd of studentswept and hugged Baker and the 19 otherAmerican teachers who had operated anEnglish language camp for children andyoung adults. A few students even ranalongside the train waving as it pulled outof the station, which prompted plenty oftears from the teachers, as well.“Watching [the students] wail wasbeyond heart-wrenching,” said Baker, aHuman Development and Family Studiesmajor from Klamath Falls, Ore. “It wasthe hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.”There were also af- Junior Trina Bakerternoon outings and ‘08 (center) wasevening events, such o n e o f t h r e eas trips to the zoo WPC studentsand lip-syncing con- w h o j o i n e d aof teacherstests using American teamin Nanning,pop songs. Since the China last Julyteachers also lived to teach Englishin the compound to children andwith the students, young adults.they were able to create opportunities forconversation, particularly of an eternalnature. However, they were asked torefrain from discussing topics of religion,unless asked.“We tried to foster things that wouldspark questions,” said Otness, a BusinessAdministration and Human Development double-major. “We were there toteach them American culture.”Breaking throughThe month had its share of challenges.The weather was hot and humid, anda few times monsoon rains flooded thestreets. Some of the male students testedthe authority of the team early (one boy sethis desk on fire, for example), but Bielmansaid he and the teachers watched even thetoughest students eventually settle downand participate.“I really wanted to go to become aspokesperon for the [ELIC] program,”Bielman said. “I want to see Warner Pacific send teams again and again.”The Warner Pacific team membersremain in e-mail contact with many ofthe students from the school, which helpsThe Experience(Top) A class of older students at CampChina. (Above) WPC’s Director ofCampus Ministries, Jess Bielman ‘00stands with two boys who struggled withtheir behavior at the start of the camp,but who ended up becoming close friendswith Bielman by month’s end.ease some of the heartache the teachers feltleaving Nanning.“I know that we made a differencethis summer,” Baker said. “Lives werechanged.”

WNR PACIllustration from Stockphoto.com / Billboard photo by Scott A. ThompsonEver wonderwhat collegewill be like?College as a PilgrimageNew Freshman Experience Class helps students make the leap to life at WPC.Freshman Jon Hopkins ‘10 was a little surprised this“A pilgrimage is something you throw down and pursue,”summer when a book and homework assignmentBaker said. “It is an intentional process. This is about gettingfrom Warner Pacific arrived at his home in Fremont,down to it and making this transition, making it through theCalif., weeks before classes officially started. Thefirst week of classes. You’re going to get hit with a lot of reading,book was the reflective travelogue “Through Paintednew roommate adjustments. You’re going to get hit with whereDeserts” by Portland, Ore. author Donald Miller. Hopkins’ taskthis or that is.”was to finish the book and write a one pageThe course covers such topics as thereflection and have it ready on the first dayculture of college, time management, nuof class.trition and stress, strategies for studying,“I was talking to all of my friends and Iand goal-setting.A pilgrimage iswas like, ‘I already have a paper due,” said“I thought, ‘Here’s a good opportunitysomething you throwHopkins. “Then I talked to my pastor andto help them understand the rigor of ahe had already read the book. He said it wasChristian college approach but also feeldown and pursue. It isa good book.”supported and encouraged in the midstan intentional process.The assignment was part of the newof making that cultural shift,’” said MiThis is about gettingFreshman Experience class, a course dechael.signed to help first year students better tranStudents say they appreciate the camadown to it and makingsition into the social and academic cultureraderie the class has fostered.this transition.of Warner Pacific. The incoming freshman“I think it’s a really good idea,” saidwere divided into six separate cohort groupsVancouver, Wash. freshman MarxisProfessor Terry Baker ‘81, regarding theof about a dozen students, each taught byValderrama ‘10. “It’s very motivating. Wenew Freshman Year Experience course.a full-time faculty member and supportedall relate to each other. When you are inby two upper class mentors.there, you can take a deep breath and knowA student retention task force representthat you’re not alone.”ing faculty, staff, and administration researched student retentionHopkins says that he appreciates his particular cohort becauselast year and recommended the creation of the course. Humanistudents were willing to enter into deep conversations from dayties professor Terry Baker ’81 spearheaded the development ofone. He adds that the resolve the characters in “Through Paintedcurriculum in collaboration with the five other professors whoDeserts” demonstrate is something he can reflect on as he goesagreed to participate: Phyllis Michael and Sandy Ahlquist (Socialthrough his college experience.Science), Tom Kunke (Health and Human Kinetics), Jennifer“Sometimes the van breaks down, but they keep on going, keepCameron (Music), and Steve Arndt (Education).on pressing forward,” Hopkins said. “I might go through someBaker chose the Miller text because it offers an account of athings that might make some people break down but I knowspiritual pilgrimage of two friends driving in a van from Housthat God placed me in college at this point in time at Warnerton, Texas to Portland, Ore. He felt the book had some nicePacific and then I’m going to keep on trying to push and keepparallels with the college experience at Warner Pacific.on achieving.”“”Fall 200611

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Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave., Portland, OR, 97215. Warner Pacific College 2219 SE 68th Ave Portland, OR 97215 503-517-1000 www.warnerpacific.edu 2006 Warner Pacific College View The Experience online at www.warnerpacific.edu. THE EXPERIENCE From our President President Jay A. Barber '64 and his wife, Jan, received a plaque .