Update: Audio of show can be found here.
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Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes as we profile
organizations and leaders who lead by example. With extraordinary acts of
kindness and charitable giving that help countless lives daily, these
organizations and leaders embody "
Be the change you want to see in the world".
Throughout 2013 listeners will hear from Presidents of organizations who
are global change agents. We will also hear from CEOs of
social enterprise businesses who are changing communities and college
educators who are taking their students out of the classroom and into
surrounding neighborhoods to learn
and serve others.
Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2013 to hear
Dr. Rubel Shelly, President of
Rochester College located Rochester Hills, Michigan. Listen as he shares about his years teaching Philosophy and Ethics in Nashville at
Vanderbilt University and
Tennessee State University. Hear Dr. Shelly discuss the importance of ethics as he talks about the
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a book that is read widely on the campus of Rochester College. Dr. Shelly also talks about transitioning from college Professor to college President, and soon to be Rochester College's Chancellor.
Dr. Shelly shares information about educational opportunities for the growing community of veterans. He will share how the role of higher education will be key in writing the next chapters of their lives post military service.
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More About Rochester College
Rochester College cultivates academic excellence, principled
character, servant leadership, and global awareness through a rigorous
educational experience that integrates liberal arts and professional
studies within an inclusive Christian heritage.
Rochester College is committed to academic excellence.
The College is accredited by the North Central Association of the
Higher Learning Commission. Undergraduate concentrations in its
Integrated Learning Model emphasize the importance of a liberal arts
curriculum that models and teaches scholarly research, critical
thinking, and effective communication skills in all fields of study.
Specialized programs in education, nursing, business, psychology, and
religious studies prepare our graduates both for productive careers in
the marketplace and for advanced studies at graduate and professional
schools. Rochester College offers a Master’s Degree in religious
education (MRE). The use of cutting-edge educational technology allows
the delivery of courses in a variety of on-site and distance settings.
Rochester College cultivates the moral development of its students.
The college affirms its commitment to holistic education that offers
unique opportunities for faculty-student mentoring in our traditional
campus program, degree-completion studies by adults in the College of
Extended Learning (CEL) program, and online courses via a world-class
technology platform. Working within a Judeo-Christian worldview, the
school promotes an inclusive learning experience by welcoming students
from all backgrounds, regions of the United States, and foreign
countries.
The College affirms academic freedom and trains students with life
skills beyond mere academic credentials. Men and women educated at
Rochester College embrace challenge, apply problem-solving skills, serve
their communities, and provide leadership for challenges yet to come.
Deeply rooted in the Christian tradition, the College is non-sectarian
in its approach to student recruitment and academic life.
Rochester College affirms and models social justice and servant leadership.
Students, faculty, and staff interact to create a healthy environment
of mutual respect. As people in preparation for a lifetime of growth
and service, we participate in lively academic debate around important
issues of our time.
The College promotes personal involvement in community service,
cross-cultural engagement, political debate, and social responsibility.
We are citizens of the world and have a responsibility beyond personal
concerns, regional issues, or national trends. Well-educated and
morally sensitive people are needed who can step up with intellect,
character, and compassion to change our world for the better.
More About Dr. Rubel Shelly
Rubel Shelly preached for the Family of God at Woodmont Hills in Nashville, Tennessee, from 1978 to 2005. During that time, he also taught at David Lipscomb University, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and Tennessee State University. He has filled adjunct positions at Pepperdine University, Abilene Christian University, Emmanuel Seminary, and Kentucky Christian College. He became Visiting Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Rochester College, located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in 2005, and began full-time duties there in June of 2006.
In addition to church and academic responsibilities, Shelly has worked actively with such community projects as Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, From Nashville With Love, Metro (Nashville) Public Schools, Faith Family Medical Clinic, and Operation Andrew Ministries.
He is the author or co-author of more than 30 books, including several which have been translated into languages such as Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and Russian. He has published widely in religious journals.
Shelly has done short-term work in such places as Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Brazil, Honduras, Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
He holds degrees from Harding University (B.A.), Harding Graduate School of Religion (M.A., M.Th.), and Vanderbilt University (M.A., Ph.D.).
He is married to the former Myra Shappley, and they are the parents of three children: Mrs. David (Michelle) Arms, Tim, and Tom.
Rochester College cultivates academic excellence, principled
character, servant leadership, and global awareness through a rigorous
educational experience that integrates liberal arts and professional
studies within an inclusive Christian heritage.
Rochester College is committed to academic excellence.
The College is accredited by the North Central Association of the
Higher Learning Commission. Undergraduate concentrations in its
Integrated Learning Model emphasize the importance of a liberal arts
curriculum that models and teaches scholarly research, critical
thinking, and effective communication skills in all fields of study.
Specialized programs in education, nursing, business, psychology, and
religious studies prepare our graduates both for productive careers in
the marketplace and for advanced studies at graduate and professional
schools. Rochester College offers a Master’s Degree in religious
education (MRE). The use of cutting-edge educational technology allows
the delivery of courses in a variety of on-site and distance settings.
Rochester College cultivates the moral development of its students.
The college affirms its commitment to holistic education that offers
unique opportunities for faculty-student mentoring in our traditional
campus program, degree-completion studies by adults in the College of
Extended Learning (CEL) program, and online courses via a world-class
technology platform. Working within a Judeo-Christian worldview, the
school promotes an inclusive learning experience by welcoming students
from all backgrounds, regions of the United States, and foreign
countries.
The College affirms academic freedom and trains students with life
skills beyond mere academic credentials. Men and women educated at
Rochester College embrace challenge, apply problem-solving skills, serve
their communities, and provide leadership for challenges yet to come.
Deeply rooted in the Christian tradition, the College is non-sectarian
in its approach to student recruitment and academic life.
Rochester College affirms and models social justice and servant leadership.
Students, faculty, and staff interact to create a healthy environment
of mutual respect. As people in preparation for a lifetime of growth
and service, we participate in lively academic debate around important
issues of our time.
The College promotes personal involvement in community service,
cross-cultural engagement, political debate, and social responsibility.
We are citizens of the world and have a responsibility beyond personal
concerns, regional issues, or national trends. Well-educated and
morally sensitive people are needed who can step up with intellect,
character, and compassion to change our world for the better.
