by jowens | Aug 16, 2021
Welch College has appointed Dr. Martin Sheldon to serve as the Director of Administration for the newly formed Welch Divinity School, according to Provost Matthew McAffee, who also serves as dean of the Divinity School.
A 1987 Welch pastoral ministry graduate, Sheldon received his M.Div. and Th.M. from Liberty University and his Ph.D. (2012) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation was entitled, “The Apostle Paul’s Theology of Good Works; With Special Emphasis on 1 Tim 6:17–19.”
He comes to his role at Welch with a proven record of teaching and academic administrative experience. He entered the faculty of Liberty University as Assistant Professor of Religion and was promoted to Associate Professor of Religion. During his tenure at Liberty, he also held the administrative position of Department Chair for both the online undergraduate and graduate programs.
Throughout his career, Sheldon has invested himself in local church ministry, including serving as a Free Will Baptist pastor. Even as his ministry focus shifted toward the classroom, he continued in pastoral and Bible teaching roles in local churches.
Sheldon began his position as Director of Administration remotely in February of this year and relocated to Gallatin in July. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he will also serve as an adjunct instructor teaching select New Testament undergraduate and graduate courses.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Sheldon to the Welch College family,” McAffee said. “I have already been impressed by his efforts in helping us start the M.Div. program. We believe his extensive academic administrative experience is just what we need to get this program started on the right track. His background in New Testament studies will make him a great asset in the classroom as well.”
Sheldon is married to Pam, a Welch alumnus, and they have two children, Sarah and Jared (Rachael), and one grandson, Dillon.
For more information about the residential M.Div. degree or the online M.A. degree in Theology and Ministry, please contact Dr. Martin Sheldon (divinity@welch.edu).
by jowens | Sep 21, 2018
For the Fall 2018 semester, Welch College enrolled the highest number of students in 34 years, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. Total enrollment statistics indicate 404 students from 22 states and five foreign countries.
“I am delighted to see this impressive increase in our enrollment numbers,” McAffee said. “We pray the Lord will continue His transformative work in the lives of these students He has entrusted to our care.”
“Particularly exciting is the increase in new students this year, both freshmen and transfer students,” McAffee said. This fall 93 new students enrolled in on-campus programs at Welch, a 21% increase from last year’s new freshman and transfer enrollment of 77. A total of 116 new students joined the student body for the new school year, including graduate, online, and adult studies enrollments. 1984 was the last year fall enrollment was higher, with a headcount of 417.
At press time the college reported 200 dormitory students, 53 commuter students, 27 graduate students, 18 Enriched Adult Studies students, 38 Online/Lifetime Learning students, and 68 dual enrollment students. The fall’s full-time equivalency (FTE) is 300 students, the highest in 12 years.
President Matt Pinson said, “We’re thankful to God for this blessing of another increase in dormitory and FTE enrollment. This is the most dorm students we’ve had in many years, and we’re grateful to the Lord for His providential blessing. In a time when most college and university dorm enrollment is flat or declining, it’s wonderful to see ours going up.”
President Pinson continued, “I commend Daniel Wester, Debbie Mouser, and the entire enrollment team for their diligent work in bringing in this excellent class of new students, our largest incoming class since 2006.”
To contact Welch College for more information, email recruit@welch.edu or visit the college’s website at www.welch.edu.
by jowens | Jan 23, 2017
Nashville, TN—The fall 2016 semester at Welch College ended with 71 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Greg Ketteman. This honor roll includes online students whose fall courses ended in late December.
Twenty-three students made all A’s and were placed on the President’s List—12 seniors, 5 juniors, 3 sophomores, and 3 freshman. Forty-eight students earned a 3.25 GPA and all A’s and B’s and were placed on the Provost’s list—18 seniors, 17 juniors, 6 sophomores, and 7 freshmen.
President’s List “A” Honor Roll:
| Stacy |
Allison |
(Sr.) |
TN |
|
Mariah |
Moore |
(So.) |
KS |
| Joshua |
Burgus |
(Fr.) |
TN |
|
Hannah |
Morgan |
(Jr.) |
TN |
| Joshua |
Colson |
(Sr.) |
IL |
|
Samuel |
Riggs |
(Sr.) |
AL |
| Lydia |
Creech |
(Jr.) |
GA |
|
Daniel |
Rojas |
(Jr.) |
TN |
| Kimberly |
Hagood |
(Sr.) |
TN |
|
Benjamin |
Scott |
(Sr.) |
TN |
| Trevor |
Holden |
(Sr.) |
TN |
|
Heather |
Stevens |
(Fr.) |
TN |
| Daniel |
Hubin |
(So.) |
TN |
|
Deborah |
Trifonova |
(Fr.) |
TN |
| Joshua |
Hunter |
(Jr.) |
AR |
|
Cherish |
Tuttobene |
(Sr.) |
TN |
| Kinsley |
Kivette |
(So.) |
TN |
|
Jeannine |
Tuttobene |
(Sr.) |
TN |
| Dakota |
Kron |
(Jr.) |
TN |
|
Rachel |
White |
(So.) |
VA |
| Jacob |
Lute |
(Sr.) |
OH |
|
Whitney |
Wright |
(Sr.) |
OH |
| Caleb |
Montgomery |
(Sr.) |
AL |
|
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| Mackenzie |
Moody |
(Sr.) |
NC |
|
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Provost’s List “B” Honor Roll:
Seniors
| Zachary |
Barefield |
AR |
|
Mackenzie |
McNeese |
TN |
| Jordan |
Chandler |
TN |
|
Megan |
McNeill |
TN |
| Josh |
Chapman |
MO |
|
William |
Outlaw |
TN |
| Daniel |
Dell |
TN |
|
Maredith |
Ryan |
IL |
| Morgan |
Droll |
IL |
|
Stephen |
Seeley |
SC |
| Ashton |
Johnson |
OK |
|
Abigail |
Settle |
TN |
| Rae |
Mahaney |
OH |
|
Lauren |
Strickland |
NC |
| Albert |
Marable |
TN |
|
Jacob |
Voltz |
TX |
| Amy |
McDonald |
TN |
|
Zurisadai |
Zuniga |
TN |
Juniors
| Jacob |
Austin |
FL |
|
Robert |
Moore |
NC |
| Gabriel |
Cameron |
GA |
|
William |
Parent |
OK |
| Haley |
Cole |
AL |
|
Brandon |
Presley |
TN |
| Jimmy |
Daniels |
AR |
|
Layton |
Smith |
MO |
| Keren |
Delgado |
AR |
|
Elizabeth |
Stevanus |
TN |
| Alyssa |
Hill |
VA |
|
Anna |
Stone |
TN |
| Lauren |
LaMotte |
TN |
|
Abby |
Walker |
NC |
| Jonathan |
Lewis |
IL |
|
Ryan |
Whiticker |
TN |
| Hailee |
Mann |
TN |
|
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Sophomores
| Dalton |
Alvis |
PA |
| Jacklyn |
Grizzle |
TN |
| Chelsea |
Holesapple |
MO |
| Jalynn |
Hood |
TN |
| Alicia |
Moran |
NC |
Freshmen
| Sarah |
Brown |
TN |
|
Justin |
Scott |
NC |
| Baylea |
Freeman |
VA |
|
Matthew |
Stone |
TN |
| Emma |
Guthrie |
IL |
|
Jessica |
Vaccaro |
TN |
| Avery |
Jones |
OK |
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by jowens | Oct 28, 2016
Welch College received notification that it ranks 31st among “Best Regional Colleges” (South Region) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 edition of America’s Best Colleges guidebook according to President Matt Pinson.
“We are so pleased that Welch College is not only ranked among America’s best colleges but is moving up in the rankings,” President Pinson said. “This respected national study confirms that the college’s academic programs are recognized by the broader academic community as well as our supporters. It’s also another reminder to prospective students and their parents that Welch College remains a top-quality institution of higher learning that delivers its educational promise.”
The “Best Regional Colleges” category where Welch College is ranked includes 334 institutions that focus on undergraduate education and offer a range of degree programs in the liberal arts, and in professional fields such as business, nursing, and education. Colleges in this category are ranked within four geographic regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
U.S. News rankings offer opportunity to judge the relative quality of institutions based on widely accepted indicators of excellence: peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving, and more.
Welch College received especially high marks in three strategic areas—percent of classes under 20 students (89%), average first-year retention rate (69%), and freshmen in top 25% of high school class (52%).
Provost Greg Ketteman said, “This marks the tenth time that Welch College has been included in U.S. News’ list of best colleges. This is a testimony to the hard work our faculty and staff pour into our students. Their commitment to excellence is paying off in national recognition among professional educators that Welch provides a rigorous collegiate academic setting for serious students. Our goal is to create a stimulating learning environment where education is more than books and classes. We are truly a community of faith and learning.”
Please go to this link if you would like to read more about Welch’s ranking. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/free-will-college-30018
