• New principal for ACTS

Trinity Western University has appointed Ronald W. Toews to the combined position of principal for ACTS Seminaries and associate vice president of Graduate Theological Studies. Toews was assistant professor of leadership studies at the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, where he taught over 25 courses at the graduate level. TWU president Jonathan Raymond said: “The new positioning of the ACTS principal within the university’s framework is very important to the success of ACTS Seminaries and to the university. We share a common vision of educating, transforming and preparing our graduates to begin to impact and change the world for the good of mankind.”

• ‘Columbia on the road’

Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC is preparing to offer short portable courses in local churches or other venues. Each course includes multiple sessions designed to fit into a weekend of educational activities, a Sunday morning series, or may be adapted for other contexts such as retreats.

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• College change names

Full Gospel Bible College and Full Gospel Bible Institute situated in the small Saskatchewan town of Eston is set to shortly change its name to Eston College.

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• Merger and name change

The merger of Alliance University College and Nazarene University to form Ambrose University College was completed in August 2007. Ambrose is building a new campus on the west side of Calgary and plans to occupy the new facilities in September. They are currently operating in their downtown campus facilities.

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• Manitoba schools unity

Canadian Mennonite University, Booth College, Providence College & Seminary and Steinbach Bible College are working together to promote Christian higher education in Manitoba. The joint effort, called ‘Spirited Education,’ features a website and advertising campaign that encourages students from outside the province to consider studying at one of the four schools. Providence Dale Nye is enthusiastic about a whole new spirit. “If a student comes to us and another school has a better fit we now are happy to refer them on. We’ve grown beyond territorialism and competitiveness. Together we carry a unified message to the world, of Manitoba and beyond.” He also spoke of leaders in similar roles now befriending one another. “As individuals we’re discovering a new synergy that is helping us all,” he said. The schools chose the name ‘Spirited Education’ to tie into the province’s new marketing slogan, and to emphasize the spiritual or faith aspect of the education they offer.

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