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June/August 1991 The Community: Who are the USCWM People? The University
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The University by Corrine Armstrong As an educational and research arm of the U.S. Center, William Carey University focuses on the world of evangelical missions in frontier areas. Offering degree and certificate programs as well as short intensive training, we provide opportunities for solid academic learning applicable in the overseas world. We expect faculty and students to meet normal university standards for the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, employing a flexible structure that encourages study in the field as well as on campus. In the language of educational and government institutions, we speak of integrated International Development as the main task of missions, but our programs keep spiritual development at their heart, with cultural, social, educational and technical development building on that foundation. Within the broad field of International Development we offer four Concentrations: Intercultural Studies (Missions, Anthropology, Biblical Studies), Intercultural Communications (Arts, Media, Human Resource Development, etc.), Community Development and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Academic Affairs Admissions and Records Latourette Library Our purposes are to provide the resources for researchers to chart the development of the Protestant missionary enterprise, and to serve as an academic library for Christian scholars. This summer we are beginning to use the major computerized cataloging service of OCLC, which requires specialized training. The Director of Library Services, Dr. LeRoy L. Judd, Jr., is an experienced missionary who taught biblical studies many years with Africa Inland Mission. He has a very small staff of temporary and part-time assistants. Personnel needs include: (1) experienced professional librarians (for cataloging, technical services, reference, etc.), (2) library technicians and (3) library and clerical assistants. Intercultural Studies Division To meet the needs of students preparing for missions, the University works with other Institutes on campus in offering Summer Missions studies and referring students for overseas training. Greatly needed are: (1) Helpers--- faculty, research assistants, and office workers, in each of the specialized Institutes focusing on ministries among Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Chinese, Japanese, Tribal peoples, Urban peoples, Artists and other major cultural groups. (2) Faculty and office workers also are needed for the Year of Bible and Missions, B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in the specializations mentioned above. Intercultural Communications Division Faculty are needed in these specializations, both on campus and to assist field-based students. Clerical assistants are needed for office work and specialized projects, such as transcribing tapes for video courses. International Community Development Division For many years the Division has been under the direction of Dr. Robert C. Pickett, formerly of Purdue University and World Vision. As he needs to reduce his work load, we are now seeking additional faculty in the above specializations, both on campus and to assist field-based students. A special need at this time is for a nurse with overseas experience in community health to assist in teaching a basic health-care practicum for non-specialists. Office assistants are needed to maintain and further develop the important Resource Center, which houses useful periodicals and practical books, as well as for on-going clerical work. TESOL Division Faculty are needed to develop this new program, to offer the summer intensive training, and to provide assistance in the Academic Writing program for students in other academic programs. A clerical assistant is also needed. Facilities At present his only help is Joanne Curry, a short-term, part-time intern who is experienced in property management. He needs a permanent worker, managing and setting up for conferences held by outside groups. Maintenance Department We need: a key-maker, more painters (lots of them) and workers who are skilled in-depth in plumbing and carpentry. Even missionaries need buildings and buildings need upkeep. Can you help? Aylward Dormitory We have Resident Assistants (on duty in the office about 40 hours a month) but we have a high turnover due to their missions and study goals. Our personnel needs are for short or long term volunteers with a gift for cleaning, fixing, renovating or clerical work. Is the Lord leading you to use your gift here?
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