Ever since I took over as Southwestern's Chief Academic Officer, it has been my ambition and drive to broaden and deepen our academic offerings by; offering more degrees at multiple levels; escalating the intellectual tone of SCU's organizational culture; and making explicit the implicit academic robustness and respectability of our degrees to the public. My overarching ambition, as has become apparent to some of you, is to show the relevance and compatibility of the Pentecostal ethos with strong academics, and how Pentecostalism, when fully understood, embraced and integrated, strengthens Christian liberal arts education in a manner that is unique.
SCU is on the verge of a tremendous breakthrough, with many pieces coming together to attain the critical mass necessary for significant success. Such pieces range from curricula improvements, strategic organizational realignment, increases in qualified servant-leader-type knowledgeable faculty, and an expectant student body. But there is one piece that I need your help with, i.e., an adequately equipped and enriched classroom environment.
We recently took a tour of our classrooms to assess our physical infrastructure's readiness in enabling us to attain our academic ambitions. I report to you that they were not. Consequently, a comprehensive list was compiled, listing the needs that must be met in order for me to have the classrooms ready for this coming academic year.
I have included that list below. Please look through the list and let me know if you can help with any of the following: finances, time/labor or supplies.
My intention is to have two campus work days on the 22nd and 23nd of July between 9am and 6pm. If you are able to help, please respond to academics@swcu.edu.
Your grateful servant, Reggies Wenyika, Ed.D.Vice-President for Academic AffairsSouthwestern Christian University7210 NW 39th ExpresswayBethany, OK 73008405 789 7661 ext 3426
www.swcu.edu List of current needs in the Office of Academic Affairs
Roberson HallwayNew Carpet
Clear clutter
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Replace light covers
Repaint walls
Clean & repaint vents
Roberson Women's RestroomRemove hallway door
Repair door frame
Install door to restroom area
Clean & repaint vents
Roberson Men's RestroomPaint walls & doorI
nstall ADA compliant stools
Replace floor tiles
Clean & repaint vents
Roberson-102Move whiteboard/TV/screen to south wall
Replace TV w/ computer station
Paint walls and door
New 2'x 4' tables (17)
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Clean carpet
Clean & repaint vents
Roberson-106Remove unneeded equipment
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Clean carpet
Install 42" flat panel screen
New 2'x 4' tables (10)
New clock
Clean & repaint vents Roberson-108
Repair maps and add ropeRepaint walls and doors
Replace light covers
Carpet replaced or cleaned
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Clean windowsNew 2'x 4' tables (17)
New clock
Clean & repaint vents
Roberson-112Whiteboard lowered six inches
Projector screen installed
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Running boards installed
Additional whiteboard
New 2'x 4' tables (17)
Clean windows
Roberson-116Install 42" flat panel screen
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
New conference table chairs (12)
New portable whiteboard
New clock
Patrick HallwayReplace light covers
Replace damaged ceiling tiles
Paint all consistent color
Patrick-102Remove all equipment to music room
Paint walls
Clean carpet
New projector and projector screen
New 2'x 4' tables (12)
New chairs (25)
Patrick-103
Rewire DVD/VHS to projector
Install speakers
Remove TV
Clean carpet
Paint wallsR
eposition whiteboards
New 2'x 4' tables (19)
New chairs (35)
New clock
Patrick-105New 2'x 4' tables (17)
New chairs (35)
Clean carpet
Paint walls
Reposition whiteboards
New projector
Rewire DVD/VHS to projector
Remove TV
Install speakers
Springer-101Paint walls
Clean carpet
Additional whiteboard
New projector
New 2'x 4' tables (13)
New chairs (30)
New DVD/VHS to projector
Install speakers
ABLE (Professional Services, 1 day a week program) Complex (Corner Property)Blinds for all windows (odd size will require custom order)
Counter (2 ft X 6 ft) in workroom area
Awning on outside over the third of the building being used by ABLE
Signage/lettering on the east end of the building
Rear parking lot cleaned, mowed, and spaces marked
Furnishings required (other than those being moved from the current ABLE offices):
4 desks (Ken, Misti, Brandon, Patty)
4 guest chairs (for offices)
3 bar stools
2 file cabinet (2 drawer) for Brandon, Misti
Small refrigerator (@$110 at Target this week)
2 chair mats (Ken and Misti offices)
2 locking 4 drawer file cabinets
3 wood grain 6 ft bookshelves
5 computer stations (4 offices + work-study)
2 student computer stations1 classroom computer
7 power strips for computers
8 trash cans (4 offices+ receptionist counter + 2 restrooms +classroom)
Classroom Podium (that will house a lap top computer and vcr/dvd)projector
10 tables (2 ft X 4 ft)
20 student chairs
1 Dry Erase board
1 Projector screen
Again, Thank you for taking the time to review these needs. If you have any interest in helping with finances, or simply by coming dressed in your work clothes, please e-mail me at
academics@swcu.edu God Bless, Reggies Wenyika
very curricular and co-curricular activity on this campus has made us who we are to this day. In 1992, SCU introduced our Master of Ministry program which also carried this same foundational education philosophy. 
am. Under the leadership of Dr. Pike, the SCU Master of Ministry program has graduated alumni who serve all over the world for the Pentecostal Holiness Church and other constituencies. In fact, of the 28 Conference Bishops currently serving in the PH Church, 60% of those are alumni of SCU. Henry David Thoreau once said "success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." Dr. Pike has worked tirelessly for 17 years to establish and structure this program. 
pastor, Conference Bishop of the Grace Bible Ministries, as well as educational leadership abilities. This announcement is timely as John has recently finished his coursework in a Doctorate of Ministry degree at Oral Roberts University. John believes that "Dr. Pike's hard work and dedication has laid a firm foundation for SCU and the denomination to continue to build upon. We must continue to take the message of the cross to an ever-changing postmodern world."
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