Why cairn university

I am constantly being encouraged to strive for excellence and live a life of integrity. Having a biblically integrated worldview will not only give me a work ethic that employers are looking for, but more importantly will give me the desire to live intentionally with every person I come in contact with. Probably as many substantial conversations around the lunch table find their roots in Core Curriculum classes as in theology classes. The world needs men and women in the workplace who are not only professionally competent, but also have a heart for God.

The character of the professors definitely has a deep influence on me, molding my mind to resemble the mind of Christ. I glean from them week to week, not only through their Christ-centered view of the subjects they are teaching, but also through the character shown in how they interact with me as a student. I used to be afraid of questioning, but my education at Cairn has shown me the importance of confronting the questions that arise as I consider how my faith relates to my understanding of the world.

In this worldview focus, I have found a freedom to examine ideas without fear or defensiveness. At Cairn, my eyes have been opened to a new way of learning, one that focuses not on passing a test, but on building new information into your character.

More than anywhere else I visited, this University is vibrant and passionate about translating faith in the mind to faith in action. We believe the university experience is more than taking classes together. Our students learn together, serve together, and grow together. Tim has become a part of a community who truly cares about him and wants to help him grow in his studies and in his walk with Christ.

Instead, all you will find is a error message: page not found. The Cairn School of Social Work was doing well. So why is it now closing and being completely erased? The stated rationale by the University President for the closure was in response to an initial draft of new accreditation guidelines published by the CSWE. University President Todd Williams and his Board of Trustees made the decision in a closed-door meeting.

There was no discussion, no opportunity for community or even internal comment, no chance for the School of Social Work to make the case for itself to continue.

To our knowledge, the decision was made without Todd Williams or the Board of Trustees reaching out to the CSWE for clarification on the language that concerned them. In light of this, NASW and its Pennsylvania Chapter take issue with this decision and its impact on students, faculty, and staff. However, President Todd Williams allowed his own snap judgement to supersede what is in the best interest of the University, the students, and the community that have been helped by the graduates of the social work program.

This decision must not stand and is the result of failed executive leadership at the university. Additionally, any students who are forced to or who choose to transfer as a result of this decision should be partially reimbursed for tuition and expenses as restitution for the harm caused.

The capricious nature of this decision by President Williams displays an unconscionable lack of concern for the harmful impact to the students and the surrounding community. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers.