 Past News from Fall 2004
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• Reformation Banquet Photos • November 12, 2004
• Fall Windy Photos • October 30, 2004
• December 14
U.S. Secretary of Education renews recognition of TRACS as national accrediting body; TRACS gives input on Reauthorization of Higher Education Act
• November 20
College has until June 2005 to buy a fully catalogued library--valued at $3 million--for less than $300,000!
• October 30
TRACS celebrates 25th year at national conference; Dr. Atwood to address the presidents of TRACS-member institutions at the Virginia meeting
• October 24
TRACS approves College to begin full accreditation bid
• September 25
NSA-sponsored Community Blood Drive attracts 150 donors and generous business community support
• September 24
Phillip Johnson, author of Darwin on Trial, spoke at Disputatio
• September 10
Join the College for a two-week lecture tour of England next summer!
• August 26
College begins search for new faculty and administrative positions starting in 2005
• August 16-17
College's 11th academic year begins with Orientaton and Convocation
December 14, 2004
U.S. Secretary of Education renews recognition of TRACS as national accrediting body; TRACS gives input on Reauthorization of Higher Ed Act
The U.S. Secretary of Education's National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) voted unanimously to continue TRACS recognition for the maximum period of five years, Dr. Russell G. Fitzgerald, executive director of TRACS reported in the association's Winter Update Newsletter. TRACS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). New Saint Andrews is a candidate for accreditation with TRACS.
TRACS's top administrators were also invited to a joint meeting of the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Chouncil for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Washington, D.C., to provide input to the House Education Committee concerning the amendment and extension of the Higher Education Act (H.R. 4283). The Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act will play a major role in shaping both public and private American higher education and accreditation in the years to come. For more information about TRACS, its continued recognition by NACIQI, and its role in the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, see the TRACS website at www.tracs.org.
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November 20
College has limited opportunity to acquire 55,000-volume liberal arts college library
College has until June 2005 to buy a fully catalogued library--valued at $3 million--for less than $300,000!
The College's Tyndale Library has a tremendous opportunity between now and June 2005 to grow dramatically into an outstanding undergraduate collection. The College has six months to raise $300,000 to purchase a completely catalogued, fully up-to-date undergraduate liberal arts College library. The 55,000 volume collection was part of a former Roman Catholic liberal arts college library that recently became available to New Saint Andrews, but we must act now and raise the funds to complete the purchase before June 2005.
The collection is ideally suited to the New Saint Andrews classical Christian curriculum with strengths in the arts and humanities--literature, history, theology, philosophy, social sciences, and more. The collection also has sizeable reference materials, bound periodicals, and video collections. All the paperback books in the library were reinforced as hardbacks to ensure their longevity. This is a premier collection that would make Tyndale Library a great resource to the faculty, students, and community.
The cost of the library to the College will be $275,000 or about $5 per book (catalogued and spine marked). Transportation of the library to Moscow, purchase of additional library shelving, and other "start up" costs will run another $25,000. So the total cost for a fully functional 55,000 volume addition to Tyndale Library is approximately $300,000 or about a tenth of its $3 million market value.
The College's Board of Trustees approved pursuit of the library collection, but it restricted fundraising to no more than 50 percent or $150,000 in loans. The College hopes to raise all the purchase price through gifts and seek loans only as a last resort in order not to burden the College with debt on its Library. But at the very least the College needs $150,000 in cash donations to move forward with the purchase.
Please help the College acquire this amazing library collection by contributing generously now (or no later than June 1, 2005) or pledge to give at a future date.
Make your check out to New Saint Andrews College and mail it to the
Tyndale Library Fund, New Saint Andrews College, P.O. Box 9025, Moscow, ID 83843.
If you would like to make a pledge to give at a future date, please contact Dr. Atwood.
In the event that the College is unable to raise sufficient funds to complete the purchase by the June deadline, all donations designated to the Tyndale Library Fund will go to the Library's acquisition budget.
Please pray that the Lord will bless this fundraising effort so that we may seize this wonderful opportunity without debt. And please spread the word to any other friends of the College who may be in a position to help us reach our goal in six months. And thank you for your generosity, support, and prayers.
For more information about contributing to the Tyndale Library Fund, contact President Roy Atwood or call 208-882-1566.
For more information about the library collection, contact Head Librarian Ed Iverson or call 208-882-1566.
October 30
NSA President addresses TRACS Presidents
TRACS celebrates its 25th year at conference, Nov. 10-12
 The College's President and Director of Institutional Effectiveness (and Head Librarian ) represented New Saint Andrews at this year's national conference of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools in Virginia Beach, VA, Nov. 10-12. TRACS celebrated its 25th anniversary at this year's meeting.
Dr. Roy Atwood, NSA president, addressed the presidents of TRACS-member colleges and universities at a luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 11. He also served on a pre-conference panel dealing with the challenges of assessing institutional effectiveness at smaller institutions. Outlines of his presentations are available on his webpage. Mr. Ed Iverson, the College's new Head Librarian and Director of Institutional Effectiveness was also one of several hundred post-secondary administrators attending the TRACS conference.
TRACS is recognized by both the United States Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, as a national accrediting body for Christian institutions, colleges, universities, and seminaries. TRACS is also a member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education. TRACS is a voluntary, non-profit, self-governing organization that provides accreditation to Christian postsecondary institutions offering certificates, diplomas, and/or degrees. The geographic territory of TRACS currently consists of the United States and its territories.
TRACS was established in 1979 to promote the welfare, interests, and development of postsecondary institutions, whose mission is characterized by a distinctly Christian purpose, as defined in its Foundational Standards. TRACS encourages each affiliated institution to develop its own distinctives, while providing quality postsecondary education within the context of spiritual development. TRACS institutions place emphasis on high academic standards and Christian values.
October 24
TRACS approves College to begin full accreditation bid
The national office of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) approved the College's self-study plan on Oct. 11 and has tentatively scheduled early September 2005 for a site visit by a team of TRACS evaluators as part of the Colleg'es bid to attain full national accreditation with TRACS. New Saint Andrews is currently a candidate for accreditation. Candidacy status indicates that the College has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation.
With the TRACS office approval, the College has initiated the self-study process and plans to submit its final self-study report to TRACS sometime in July. A TRACS site evaluation team will then use the College's self-study as a key part of the accreditation review process. Upon review of the College's self-study and a comprehensive, first-hand, on-site examination of the institution, the evaluation team will make its recommendation to the TRACS Accreditation Commission. The Commission meets twice a year and makes all final decisions about institutional accreditation for TRACS. TRACS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The TRACS accreditation standards are published on the association's website.
For more information about the College's accreditation review process, contact President Roy Atwood or TRACS Executive Director Dr. Russ Fitzgerald.
September 25
College-sponsored blood drive has strong showing from donors and local business contributors--thanks to all!
The College's Moscow Community Blood Drive attracted widespread support from donors and generous local businesess who contributed food and drink for those giving and working at the drive. The blood drive was held at the Logos School Fieldhouse, Saturday, Sept. 25, and collected about 150 pints of blood. Thanks to all in the Moscow community who contributed and to Director of Admissions John Lewis and the College's junior class for organizing and staffing the event.
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September 24
Author of Darwin on Trial speaks at NSA & UI this week
 Phillip E. Johnson, noted Berkeley law professor and author of several books critical of evolutionary theory and its advocates, will be the guest speaker at this week's Disputatio, Friday, September 24, 4:30 p.m., at the Nuart Theater. NSA's Dr. Gordon Wilson and Dr. Sam Minnich, UI professor of microbiology, will "interview" Mr. Johnson at Disputatio.
Mr. Johnson will also be speaking on several occasions this week on the UI campus. On Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the UI SUB Ballroom, he will present "The Coming Death of Darwinism--Why Your Grandchildren will not Believe in Evolution." On Friday, "Is God Constitutional? The Legal Status of God in America," also at the Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.
A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School, Mr. Johnson served as a law clerk for Chief Justice Earl Warren of the United States Supreme Court and has taught law for more than 30 years since at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of two textbooks on criminal law: Criminal Law: Cases, Materials, and Text, 4th ed. (West Publishing, 1990) and Cases and Materials on Criminal Procedure, 2nd ed. (West Publishing, 1994).
For the last decade, Mr. Johnson has also been at the forefront of the public debate over evolution and creation. He is recognized as the leading spokesman for the i ntelligent design movement, and appearing in such places as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. His newest book on the subject is The Right Questions.
Mr. Johnson travels frequently to speak at conferences and with television and radio audiences. He has appeared on Chuck Colson's "Breakpoint," on Business News Network's "Consumer Hotline" and on James Dobson's "Focus on the Family," among other shows. Mr. Johnson is an advisor to the Discovery Institute’s Center for the Renewal of Science and Culture (Seattle, Washington).
Mr. Johnson's trip to Moscow is sponsored by New Saint Andrews and several evangelical campus ministries including Campus Crusade, Baptist Student Ministries, Chi Alpha, Refuge, Campus Christian Fellowship, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and was organized by Collegiate Reformed Fellowship. For more information about Mr. Johnson's schedule in Moscow, please contact Matt Gray, CRF director, at 882-2034.
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September 10
College plans two-week lecture tour of England for June
Note: We've added a few more seats for this June 2005 tour, but hurry. Contact the College immediately.
 The College is organizing a two-week lecture tour of England, June 15 to July 1, for students, alumni, and anyone else interested in English history and literature. The participants will be spending a week in Canterbury, three days in York, and four days in London. Students will also visit sites such as the Battle of Hastings, the British Museum, Canterbury Cathedral, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Glastonbury Abbey, Wearmouth and Jarrow (Bede's stomping grounds and source of the great Insular illuminated manuscripts like the Lindesfarne Gospels), see a play at the Globe Theatre, and more to be announced.
The deadline for the $500 deposit for NSA students to secure a seat on the trip to England is Sept. 17. Another payment will be due before Christmas and the final payment before Spring Break. The total price should be between $3,000 and $3,300. We are still in negotiations on some of the prices, so the dates of the trip may shift one or two days in either direction.
Students enrolled will hear regular lectures from NSA faculty members Chris Schlect and Ben Merkle, have reading assignments, and write a paper due upon their return. In return for all this, students will receive credit for one elective (two credit). Participants are responsible for their flight to the east coast departure point to Europe. The package price only covers the transatlantic flight. We are still working on the meal plans. Breakfast and dinner are covered, but you might be responsible for your lunches. Stay tuned.
We are [AGAIN] accepting deposits from all NSA students. You don't need to be matriculating (degree seeking) students to come. Other participants must be at least one year out of high school at the time of the trip (current freshmen are eligible). Non-NSA students are also welcome to join this study tour. They may make a deposit beginning Sept. 11.
Note: We've added a few more seats for this June 2005 tour, but hurry. Contact the College immediately.
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August 26
College begins search for new faculty and administrator
The College is looking for a new faculty member and a new administrator to start next year. The new faculty position will be tied to the fourth-year, senior level Traditio Occidentis class. The new administrative post is the Executive Vice President for Administration and Advancement. This administrator will be responsible for the non-academic operations at the College and will report to the President. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and friends of the College are encouraged to submit nominations of qualified candidates for either position to the Search Committee (info@nsa.edu). For more information about both positions, click here.
August 16-17
Eleventh year begins with Orientation and Convocation
The College's 11th academic year started with a bang Monday and Tuesday, August 16-17. New students and their parents attended the Monday Orientation and other events designed to introduce them to the College community and get them registered for Jerusalem Term classes. They were also the special guests of the faculty at a Faculty Tea Monday morning. Returning students had their Orientation on Tuesday, and Convocation formally launched the new academic year Tuesday evening. An ice cream social- reception for all students, their families, faculty and staff followed Convocation. Book sales ran both days.
The Convocation ceremony featured presentations by the new Board of Trustees Chairman Matt Whitling, President Roy Atwood, and Acting Academic Dean Christopher Schlect. Board Chairman Whitling announced the reorganization of the Board and administration, and introduced the newest elected Trustees, Dr. John Grauke and Mr. Patch Blakey, both of Moscow. Elected members serve staggered three-year terms.
Dr. Atwood introduced the College's new administrators, faculty and staff, including Acting Dean Schlect, new Head Librarian Ed Iverson, new Registrar Beverlee Atwood, new Director of Admissions John Lewis, new Alumni Director Sara Appel and Administrative Assistant Beth Covington. Two new Fellows members joined the faculty this year: Mr. Ed Iverson and Mr. Josh Appel.
The program included the singing of a Psalm processional, an opening prayer by Trustee and Senior Fellow Douglas Wilson, Scripture reading by Fellow John Schwandt, a closing prayer by Dr. Peter Leithart, and a hymn recessional.
Near the conclusion of the Convocation, faculty members, as is their custom, announced the class assignments and required readings due at the first classes starting Wednesday through Friday.
After the Convocation ceremony, the College hosted an ice cream social reception at Friendship Square. Mrs. Sara Appel, alumni director, organized the event attended by about 300.
Top: Convocation enjoyed a full house at the Nuart Theater
Middle: Students singing during Convo
Bottom: Students and their families enjoying some ice cream on a warm night outside the New Saint Andrews Building on Friendship Square
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