Globalization through CCCU Affiliate Partnerships Connecting Faculty, Staff and Students To God’s Global Mission Annual CCCU President’s Conference Washington D.C. January 26-29, 2011

From Natural Beginnings Dr. Alan S. Cureton – President, NWC 1999-2009 – Member of Daystar US Board 2007-2009 – Chair of Daystar US Board and member of Daystar University Council Dr. Paul Virts – Senior VP/Media, NWC Student/Daystar University – 1974-1976 Faculty/Daystar University – 1981-1982 2009-Present – Member of Daystar US Board

Compatibility of Mission Daystar University Daystar University seeks to develop managers, professionals, researchers and scholars to be effective, Christian servant-leaders through the integration of Christian faith and holistic learning for the transformation of church and society in Africa and the world. Northwestern College Northwestern College exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community and world

Memorandum of Understanding September 2010 Elements Faculty, Student and Staff Exchange Faculty Collaboration in Teaching and Research Joint Programs for Mutual Benefit Student and Staff Cultural Exchange

Accomplishments To Date Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – September 2010 Student Study Abroad – 20 Students/3 Faculty Members within Daystar Commerce Department – Summer 2010 Staff Exchange – NWC IT Staff Assess IT Capability and Recommends Possible Approaches to Meet Increased Demand – Fall 2010 Faculty Exchange – NWC provided faculty training in Moodle and Video Conferencing – Fall 2010 Student Exchange – Daystar Student at NWC – Spring 2011

Benefits to DU and NWC Faculty Students Joint Research Ventures Collaboration on curriculum Professional Development Opportunities Global Impact Students Global Experience with a similar Christ-centered university Cross-Cultural study More Options

Challenges Before Us Northwestern College & Daystar University Disparity in cost between institutions Resource Intensity – each student/many offices New Logistics – airport, transportation, etc. Host families – short-term study Mentors, orientation, expectations Culture Difference/Shock Adapting to the American or Kenyan pace Loss of community (support structure) New Logistics – independence to intra-dependence Demand (faculty/student) may exceed capacity Technology differential/capability (IT, equipment, etc.)

On the Horizon Faculty Sabbatical Study/Teaching/Research Opportunity (Departments of Education, Communication and Business – 2012) Student exchange from NWC – Fall 2011 Technical Assistance to Daystar’s Pan-African Christian College/University Conference March 2012 Strengthening Faculty and Academic Programs – Track One Fiscal and Administrative Management – Track Two Marketing and Resource Development – Track Three Academic and Administrative Technology – Track Four Student Development – Track Five