Published August 31, 2016
One thing that makes a student’s Clarks Summit University experience exceptional is our people. Students are welcomed into a vibrant community of spiritually minded Christians who have a passion for making a positive impact worldwide. Caring mentors challenge students to reach higher and pursue the unique passions God has given each of them.
In Academics
Jeremy McGinniss
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Jeremy McGinniss is the director of the university’s Murphy Memorial Library. He works to engage students on multiple levels through student employment, and he helps students stateside navigate the immersive intercultural learning program in South Africa. He also teaches fine arts and other courses. Through his many roles, McGinniss has opportunities for meaningful conversations, helping students think, reflect and take action.
“My role or desire is not to tell students what to think but offer constructive questions and ideas for them to grapple with and think over. I make sure my door is open for those conversations.”
In Athletics
Michael McCarty
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
Athletics is another avenue of mentoring, and Michael McCarty makes sure student-athletes don’t miss key growth experiences on the field or court. He also facilitates students’ community involvement through sports clinics and leads student athletes in serving through the Adopt-A-Highway program. McCarty and his wife, Rachel, regularly open their home to minister to students.
“The discipleship and mentoring we coaches get to do with student athletes is exciting. To see them grow in the Lord and in their athletic skills is fun to watch.”
In Residence Halls
Marilyn Luster
RESIDENT DIRECTOR
Residence hall life is an exciting part of a university student’s experience. Students live in suites and residence halls intentionally designed to build meaningful friendships. Resident directors, like Barndollar Hall’s Marilyn Luster, make a home-like family atmosphere for students living on campus. Luster builds into students in ways only living in the same space affords, while also managing the Underground Café, a well-caffeinated, on-campus gathering place for students.
“Living with students is an opportunity to rejoice with them in all the ways God works. Students come by and talk through their challenges or share joy, and I love seeing God work beyond their dorm life.”
In Life
Frank Judson
DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
The Office for Student Development (OSD) cares about students and helps them live for Jesus not just in class but in authentic spiritual and social lives.
The student handbook is based on four principles: love God, love your neighbor, live in community and learn discernment. These categories guide the discipleship goals and standards for campus life. Professors and staff are on the same team as students, cheering them on, ready to help them succeed.
“CSU serves students by guiding them to think and act biblically and to live in community with other believers. We engage students in teaching them how to live, study, serve, work, think and play as redeemed image bearers of Jesus Christ.”
