Phone: (626) 387-5706
Email: klongman@apu.edu
Karen Longman, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Doctoral Higher Education
School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Profile
Karen A. Longman, Ph.D., joined the Azusa Pacific University faculty in 2006. She received her doctorate from the Center for the Study of Higher Education at The University of Michigan. Prior to coming to APU, Dr. Longman served for six years as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Greenville College (IL) and for 19 years as Vice President for Professional Development and Research at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, based in Washington, D.C. She continues to serve as a Senior Fellow with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and has coordinated Leadership Development Institutes for emerging leaders within the CCCU since 1998. Dr. Longman has authored multiple grant proposals totaling over $2.5 million and coordinated the resulting program initiatives with support from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the Templeton Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She served as an editorial board member and reviewer for Research on Christian Higher Education and has been a Staley Distinguished Lecturer at numerous colleges and universities.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education, The University of Michigan
M.A. - Guidance and Counseling, The University of Michigan
M.A. - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A. - Albion College
M.A. - Guidance and Counseling, The University of Michigan
M.A. - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A. - Albion College
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities – Co-Director and Presenter: Leadership Development Institutes, June 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998 - Sumas, WA
Conference on Building a Strengths-Based Campus: Best Practices in Maximizing Student Performance, June 2006, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, NE Title: "Creating a Strengths-Friendly Campus Climate: Three Approaches" (co-presenter)
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities - Chief Academic Officers Conference, March 2005, Atlanta, Title: "Responding to the Challenges" (panelist)
Conference on Building a Strengths-Based Campus: Best Practices in Maximizing Student Performance, January 2005, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, NE Title: "A Strengths-Based Approach to Empowering At-Risk Students" (co-presenter)
Conference on Building a Strengths-Based Campus: Best Practices in Maximizing Student Performance, January 2004, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, NE Title: "Highlights from Four Successful StrengthsQuest Programs"
Urbana '03 Conference (Sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship), December 2003, Champaign-Urbana, IL Title: "The Christian Mind"
Association of Southern Baptist Colleges & Schools - Annual Conference of Chief Academic Officers, June 2003, Branson, MO Title: "Developing Academic Leaders on Campus"
Sixth Annual Symposium on the Recruitment & Retention of Students of Color, April 2003, Kansas City, MO Title: "Building on Strengths to Enhance Student Success"
Publications
“Gender Issues Highlighted by the Comprehensive Assessment Project Findings” in Towards Excellence: Assessment and Retention in the CCCU, February 2002 Newsletter of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
Christian Scholar’s Review (Winter, 2001): Review of Academic Freedom & Christian Scholarship, by Anthony J. Diekema (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2000.
“Dreaming Big Dreams Together” in The Future of Christian Higher Education, edited by David Dockery and David Gushee (Broadman and Holman, 1999).
Christian Scholar’s Review (Spring 1998): Review of Models for Christian Higher Education: Strategies for Success in the Twenty-First Century, edited by Richard Hughes and William Adrian (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1997).
Research on Christian Higher Education (Fall 1997): Taking Values Seriously: Assessing the Mission of Church-Related Higher Education.
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Council for Christian Colleges & Universities – Co-Director and Presenter: Leadership Development Institutes, June 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998 - Sumas, WA
Conference on Building a Strengths-Based Campus: Best Practices in Maximizing Student Performance, June 2006, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, NE Title: "Creating a Strengths-Friendly Campus Climate: Three Approaches" (co-presenter)
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities - Chief Academic Officers Conference, March 2005, Atlanta, Title: "Responding to the Challenges" (panelist)
Conference on Building a Strengths-Based Campus: Best Practices in Maximizing Student Performance, January 2005, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, NE Title: "A Strengths-Based Approach to Empowering At-Risk Students" (co-presenter)
Conference on Building a Strengths-Based Campus: Best Practices in Maximizing Student Performance, January 2004, The Gallup Organization, Omaha, NE Title: "Highlights from Four Successful StrengthsQuest Programs"
Urbana '03 Conference (Sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship), December 2003, Champaign-Urbana, IL Title: "The Christian Mind"
Association of Southern Baptist Colleges & Schools - Annual Conference of Chief Academic Officers, June 2003, Branson, MO Title: "Developing Academic Leaders on Campus"
Sixth Annual Symposium on the Recruitment & Retention of Students of Color, April 2003, Kansas City, MO Title: "Building on Strengths to Enhance Student Success"
Publications
“Gender Issues Highlighted by the Comprehensive Assessment Project Findings” in Towards Excellence: Assessment and Retention in the CCCU, February 2002 Newsletter of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
Christian Scholar’s Review (Winter, 2001): Review of Academic Freedom & Christian Scholarship, by Anthony J. Diekema (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2000.
“Dreaming Big Dreams Together” in The Future of Christian Higher Education, edited by David Dockery and David Gushee (Broadman and Holman, 1999).
Christian Scholar’s Review (Spring 1998): Review of Models for Christian Higher Education: Strategies for Success in the Twenty-First Century, edited by Richard Hughes and William Adrian (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1997).
Research on Christian Higher Education (Fall 1997): Taking Values Seriously: Assessing the Mission of Church-Related Higher Education.
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Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA: 2006- Professor of Higher Education and Director of Leadership Development. In addition to doctoral faculty responsibilities, the position includes involvement with APU's new Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education.
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, June 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998 Director: Women's Leadership Development Institutes, Sumas, WA Resource Leadership Team: Leadership Development Institutes, Sumas, WA
Greenville College, Greenville, IL: 1999-2005. Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty. Supervisory responsibilities for Academic Affairs, Student Development, Library, Athletics, Adult and Graduate Studies, Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Programs and Spiritual Formation.
Co-Director - “Affirming Students Strengths: A Campus-Wide Approach to Student Success and Retention” (2000-2004). Supported by a $464,000 grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), this initiative involved Greenville College partnering with The Gallup Organization to identify the strengths of first-year students, linking that with an understanding of vocation and a commitment to service in the sophomore through senior years.
Co-Director - “Women & Minorities in Leadership: Professional Development & Service-Learning” (1999-2002). This three-year project, supported by a grant of $199,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, included funding for women and minorities to participate in leadership development activities and in two cross-cultural service-learning experiences in South Africa.
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Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA: 2006- Professor of Higher Education and Director of Leadership Development. In addition to doctoral faculty responsibilities, the position includes involvement with APU's new Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education.
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, June 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998 Director: Women's Leadership Development Institutes, Sumas, WA Resource Leadership Team: Leadership Development Institutes, Sumas, WA
Greenville College, Greenville, IL: 1999-2005. Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty. Supervisory responsibilities for Academic Affairs, Student Development, Library, Athletics, Adult and Graduate Studies, Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Programs and Spiritual Formation.
Co-Director - “Affirming Students Strengths: A Campus-Wide Approach to Student Success and Retention” (2000-2004). Supported by a $464,000 grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), this initiative involved Greenville College partnering with The Gallup Organization to identify the strengths of first-year students, linking that with an understanding of vocation and a commitment to service in the sophomore through senior years.
Co-Director - “Women & Minorities in Leadership: Professional Development & Service-Learning” (1999-2002). This three-year project, supported by a grant of $199,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, included funding for women and minorities to participate in leadership development activities and in two cross-cultural service-learning experiences in South Africa.
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, 1998 – Present
CCCU Initiative Grants to Network Christian Scholars - Steering Committee Member
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, 1999 – Present
“Senior Fellow” Designation
The Gallup Organization, 2004 Greatest Contribution – Strengths Architect Award
Associations, Boards, Committees
English Language Institute/China National Board (1992-present)
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship National Board (2002-present)
National Center for Leadership (1995-1999)
Evangelicals for Middle East Understanding -- Advisory Council (1994-1999)
Rivendell School (1994-1997)
Accrediting Commission of Bible Colleges -- Accrediting Commission (1992-1996)
Christian Stewardship Association (1992-1998)
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, 1998 – Present
CCCU Initiative Grants to Network Christian Scholars - Steering Committee Member
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, 1999 – Present
“Senior Fellow” Designation
The Gallup Organization, 2004 Greatest Contribution – Strengths Architect Award
Associations, Boards, Committees
English Language Institute/China National Board (1992-present)
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship National Board (2002-present)
National Center for Leadership (1995-1999)
Evangelicals for Middle East Understanding -- Advisory Council (1994-1999)
Rivendell School (1994-1997)
Accrediting Commission of Bible Colleges -- Accrediting Commission (1992-1996)
Christian Stewardship Association (1992-1998)
Expertise
Faith-Based Higher Education
Gender Issues
Leadership Development
Special Interests and Activities
Research Interests
Leadership Development
Gender Issues
Faith-Based Higher Education
Leadership Development
Gender Issues
Faith-Based Higher Education
Courses Taught
Christian Perspectives and Ethics in Higher Education (EDUC 704)
Administration in Higher Education (HED 725)
The Social Context of Higher Education (HED 727)
International Higher Education Policy and Practice (HED 780)
Administration in Higher Education (HED 725)
The Social Context of Higher Education (HED 727)
International Higher Education Policy and Practice (HED 780)
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
