1. 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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
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7. 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.)

8. 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