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Dr. Jennifer Tipton Publishes in the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

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Richmont professor Dr. Jennifer Tipton published a new article: “Using Vision Boards to Support the Development of Early Student Counselors” in the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. In the article, Dr. Tipton proposes the use of vision boards as a supervision tool to creatively address developmental challenges that arise for masters-level student counselors.

Dr. Tipton has co-authored an additional article that is forthcoming in Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, the official journal of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) titled, “Mental Health Professionals’ Non-Clinical Roles as Informed by Attachment: A Systemic Review of Research.”

“I see both creativity and positive attachments as mechanisms for deeper and more meaningful learning. As a counselor educator, my primary purpose is to inspire my students toward deep and meaningful growth throughout their training.” 

— Dr. Jennifer Tipton

Congratulations, Dr. Tipton!

Transforming Trauma into a life of Mission with Tahliah Peek

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In this episode, Transforming Trauma into a Life of Mission, Tahliah Peek joins us to share her inspiring journey from deep personal trauma to a life dedicated to Christian missions and mental health. Tahliah recounts how she found healing through faith and her work in counseling, enabling her to bring comfort and support to others facing their own struggles. Her story demonstrates resilience, redemption, and the power of presence in the midst of pain and offers a unique perspective on using one’s past to serve a greater purpose.

Richmont Doctoral Student Awarded Eudokias Foundation Scholarship

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Richmont Doctoral Student Awarded Eudokias Foundation Scholarship

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School of Ministry doctoral student Ellen Rocha has been awarded the 2024-25 Eudokias Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to those pursuing dissertation topics of interest to the Foundation. The Eudokias Foundation fosters spiritual growth and mental well-being by supporting scholarship in the fields of pastoral counseling and Christian counseling. Congratulations, Ellen!

“The Eudokias Foundation is honored to present a scholarship to Ellen Rocha in support of her research on whether verifiable levels of attachment to God and heartfelt identity correlate to levels of anxiety and peace. Her education and practical experience in counseling and in church environments, including helping those experiencing spiritual distress, will enhance her understanding and lend additional credibility to her work.

The Eudokias Foundation (eudokias.org) takes its name from Luke 2:14, which references both the glory and grace of God, with peace being available to people who genuinely receive that grace at a heartfelt identity level. The mission and philosophy of Eudokias include fostering spiritual growth and mental well-being in the spiritual lives of individuals and communities by opening access to meaningful encounters with the Holy Spirit to empower people to have heartfelt confidence in being God’s beloved little children.”

Jeffrey R. Kuester
Eudokias Foundation Scholarship Donor

“I am grateful to the Eukodias Foundation & Richmont for this incredibly humbling opportunity. I look forward to integrating psychology and spiritual formation to better serve the local church.”

Ellen Rocha
School of Ministry Doctoral Student

Richmont Joins the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

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The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) provides leadership and counsel to Richmont’s Board of Trustees and executive leadership and equips them to navigate the changing education landscape. Being a member of AGB enhances Richmont’s ability to fulfill strategic initiatives, strengthens the governance of Richmont’s Board of Trustees, and enables university leadership to steward resources well so that students can thrive during their time at Richmont.

Learn more about the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges here.

Richmont’s School of Ministry Celebrates Record Enrollment

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In the opening week of the Fall 2024 semester, Richmont welcomed its largest number of School of Ministry students to date with 86 enrolled, including an exciting third cohort of doctoral students.

“It is encouraging to see the School of Ministry to continue to thrive alongside the School of Counseling.  It speaks to our university’s identity of faith integration and specifically serves the Church.”

– Dr. Joshua Rice
Provost and Dean of the School of Ministry

Richmont Welcomes New Faculty to the School of Counseling

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Richmont is thrilled to welcome two new School of Counseling full-time faculty members to its community. Dr. Jennifer Tipton will be teaching on the Chattanooga campus. Dr. Kristel Headley will be teaching online.

Dr. Tipton shares, “What excites me most about starting this new role at Richmont is the students. I can tell that Richmont students are passionate about learning and developing their counseling skills. I want to foster a learning environment that supports my students in reaching their goals and becoming the best versions of themselves possible. It is an honor to work with such eager learners and to be entrusted with their development.”

“Richmont has a longstanding reputation for developing counselors who are known for both clinical acumen and spiritual depth. The calling and invitation to train, mentor, and journey with these students is an immeasurable gift. But if you spend even a short time at Richmont you realize that these students develop a particular kindness not just because it is modeled by the faculty: it is ingrained in the ethos of the institution. You cannot interact with the faculty and staff at Richmont without realizing that there is something unique about it, and I am delighted to serve with these students and colleagues” Dr. Headley adds.

Welcome, Dr. Tipton and Dr. Headley! We are so excited to have you at Richmont.
Read more about Dr. Headley and Dr. Tipton here.

Dr. Jerry Gladson Granted the Rank of Professor Emeritus

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Dr. Jerry Gladson joined the full-time faculty of the Psychological Studies Institute(now Richmont Graduate University) in 1987 and served as the Dean of Academic Affairs from 1987-1992. Dr. Gladson has served as a faculty member at Richmont for a total of 30 years. Richmont is grateful for his service and is excited to honor him as Professor Emeritus. Well done, Dr. Gladson!

“I have watched with great pride as Richmont has grown from a partner institution with Georgia State University to become its own accredited University and a member of the academic core of institutions devoted to the integration of psychology, counseling, and theology… I haven’t the words to say how much this honor means to me. I cherish my years at Richmont and even now miss the students and the classes. I will wear this title proudly.”

-Dr. Jerry Gladson, Professor Emeritus

Richmont Hosts Leading Scholars for Resilience Conference

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When Resilience Comes to Church: Contagious Fortitude for Life & Leadership
September 14, 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Richmont Graduate University is partnering with Lilly Endowment, Inc. to host a conference at The Mission Chattanooga featuring keynote speakers Chuck DeGroat, PhD, Kelly Kapic, PhD, Anna Downer Youngs, MA, LPC-MHSP, and Preston McDaniel Hill, PhD. Registration is free, and lunch will be provided! To learn more about the speakers and secure your tickets, click here.

 

Dr. Cara Cochran Appointed Dean of the School of Counseling

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With a long history as an administrator in higher education, including serving as the Assistant then Associate Dean of the School of Counseling at Richmont for 6 years and as Dean of the School of Counseling under a two-year appointment, Dr. Josh Rice has appointed Dr. Cara Cochran as the Dean of the School of Counseling.

“Working with the faculty and staff of Richmont’s School of Counseling for the last two years has been an incredibly rewarding professional experience. Richmont’s faculty and staff are a community. In the role of dean, I have the opportunity to see each member of this community excel in doing the work for which they are so exceptionally gifted. I am grateful, every day, to have the opportunity to serve alongside the Richmont community,” Cochran remarks.

“It has been a joy to work closely with Dr. Cochran over the last two years in building and leading the faculty. During this season of growth, Dr. Cochran has demonstrated constant poise and administrative acumen that has benefitted our faculty, students, and staff. I am happy that she has accepted this permanent role, particularly as we have major strategic plan initiatives in the school of counseling over the next two years,” says Rice.
Congratulations, Dr. Cochran!

Richmont’s President Receives Inaugural Sharp Leadership Award

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President Timothy Quinnan was honored by receiving the inaugural Sharp Leadership Award at the 2024 Commencement ceremony. Trustee Tom Decosimo of Chattanooga and Board Chair Ann Keller of Atlanta jointly sponsored this new award to recognize extraordinary leadership contributions which “leave an indelible mark in the Parade of Providence that defines Richmont.”

The title of this new award, Sharp, refers to the multi-generational impact of both the Sharp and Gillespie families who have been instrumental to the University’s longevity and success. Given their legacy, it is only fitting that the Sharp name was used to celebrate today’s leaders whose “…determination and ability to accomplish the seemingly impossible” enable Richmont to flourish.

In acknowledging the award, Dr. Quinnan stated that “Serving at Richmont these last seven years has been the most exhilarating of my career. It’s a privilege I never take for granted and thank the Lord for every day.” He arrived in 2017 and has led the University to record levels of enrollment, fund-raising, external grant awards, governmental recognition, and academic excellence. Dr. Quinnan also authored the University’s strategic plans, launched a thriving online degree program, added the first doctoral program in school history, and secured gold-standard recognition for Richmont by both state, accreditation agency, and profession-specific licensing boards.

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