The mission of Oakwood University is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity. The basis of our Seventh-day Adventist education is restoration to the image of God through a holistic, God-first curriculum under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Adventist schools should seek to make students whole through a curriculum…
Each year, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Faculty Development invites all full-time faculty members, as well as staff with faculty appointments, to complement their classroom activity by submitting prepared manuscripts for publication in areas of their instructional discipline. The objectives transcend merely getting “something” or “anything” in print, and focuses squarely…
According to the American Heart Association (2014), “vending machines are a highly visible source of food and beverages in the workplace” (p. 2). Vending machines are also a much-needed source of food and beverages in the academic setting. Consequently, healthier options should be available for those who are striving to eat and drink healthfully. The…
Prudence Pollard, Ph.D., MPH, SPHR, Vice President of Research & Faculty Development, in conjunction with the Office of Faculty Development and the Office of Research & Grants, is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 awardees of the Faculty Development Grant Program. Oakwood University’s Faculty Development Grant Program provides seed money for research, teaching, and service-related projects…