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Fagerstrom Releases 14th Book
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Cultural Intelligence
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Student Senate
The Student Senate Leadership Team serves to represent the interests of all the enrolled students of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Leadership Team candidates apply using the McCaleb Student Senate Leadership Team Application. The leadership team is established each year and consists of the following team members:
Communication Coordinator
Bette Dickenson
My name is Bette Lynn Dickinson, and I am currently a Masters of Divinity student studying pastoral ministry. Among my career goals are edifying the church through teaching and art. I hope to build bridges between artists and the church, and help open the gateway for artists to advance God's kingdom in the world through their art. My interests and hobbies are: painting/drawing, writing, speaking, running, and water polo.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the Woman’s Studies event
- Promote key events (Talking Points, Chapel, Emphasis Weeks, etc.) to student body
- Collaborate with other SSLT members on SSLT projects
- Serve as key student recruiters for admissions
Tutor Coordinator
Matt Boyle
My name is Matt Boyle and I am in the MDiv program here at GRTS, with an emphasis on Pastoral Ministries. My career goal is to be a teaching pastor in a local church. I love to study the Bible and talk with others about what we are learning. I cannot get enough of being in the sun, playing ping pong, and watching the Chicago Cubs. But most of all I enjoy hanging out with my wife, Corrie, who is much smarter and cooler than I am.
Responsibilities:
- Develop study groups for all interested students
- Assist the Dean of GRTS in identifying qualified tutors
- Assist the Dean of GRTS in identifying students that need tutoring assistance
- Collaborate with the International Student Coordinator on tutoring needs of international students
- Collaborate with other SSLT members on SSLT projects Serve as key student recruiters for admissions
If you are struggling academically, don’t wait until it’s too late - we want to help!! GRTS has tutors available to help you succeed in your classes.
Tutors are able to provide the following services:
- Prepare for tests
- Review papers
- Develop goals
- Establish effective study skills
Community Life Coordinator
Kate Myer
I am in my final year of the MA Counseling program...and cannot believe how quickly time has gone! This is my second year as the Community Life Coordinator here at GRTS and I look forward to serving another year as I hope to develop a solid foundation on which community life will continue to grow in the years to come. It is my hope to bring us together as a student body in new ways this year and therefore I hope you look forward to such opportunities! If you have any ideas you'd like to share please drop me an e-mail: k8twink@gmail.com. I have been married to my husband Chad for a little more than a year and we now also have a 7 month old chocolate lab. When I manage to find free time between my professional life as a chaplain, classes, and internship, I enjoy writing, reading, kayaking, walking, and spending (unstructured!) time with friends and family. I look forward to meeting you during the school year and pray the year will be one of blessing and growth for you!
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the GRTS Fall Picnic, GRTS Spring Banquet and other events as determined by the SSLT
- Assist with developing at least one significant community opportunity (i.e. international student dinner, one day conference or retreat) at GRTS for students
- Collaborate with other SSLT members on SSLT projects
- Serve as key student recruiters for admissions
Student Chaplain
Cheryl Mulligan
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the GRTS chapel program
- Assist in determining and evaluating student needs
- Collaborate with other SSLT members on SSLT projects
- Serve as key student recruiters for admissions
The aims of the Student Senate Leadership Team are as follows:
- To promote student leadership opportunities within the student body
- To encourage a true sense of koinonia in the seminary community of scholars and learners
- To develop the student and the seminary at large by contributing student perspectives and goals in the academic life of the institutions
