Sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Act Six convened 55 leaders representing 24 faith-based colleges, urban ministries, and funders across Michigan, Indiana and Illinois on October 21, 2009 to explore the potential of a new regional Act Six initiative in the Midwest with 25 representatives from the Act Six initiative in the Northwest.

Summit Materials

The following materials from the summit are available online.  We hope to post video highlights from key sessions soon.

Summit Agenda
Summit Presentation (PowerPoint)
Summit Presentation (Handout)
Act Six Agreement, Work Plan and Timeline
Northwest Press Coverage
Whitworth Alumni Feature
Promotional Video
Wilder Research Evaluation Summary
Summit Participant Response Form
Summit Participant Contact List

Summit Objectives

The goals of the summit were to:

(1) Learn first-hand about the Act Six model from staff, administrators, scholars and alumni from the Northwest initiative.

(2) Examine possibilities for bringing the Act Six model to the Midwest.

(3) Provide time for dialog and collaboration as participants consider partnership with Act Six.

Summit Agenda

9:00 a.m.	Gathering and Refreshments
9:30 a.m.	Welcome and Introduction
9:45 a.m.	Reflection: The Act Six Story
10:00 a.m.	Video: Act Six at Whitworth
10:15 a.m.	The Act Six Model
10:35 a.m.	Break
10:45 a.m.	Panel Discussion with Northwest Scholars
11:30 a.m.	Potential for Act Six in the Midwest
12:00 p.m.	Lunch
12:45 p.m.	Program Costs and Funding Strategies
1:15 p.m.	Panel Discussion with Northwest Staff and Administrators
2:00 p.m.	Break Out Sessions by Function (Executive, Enrollment, Student Life, Urban Ministries)
3:00 p.m.	Break
3:15 p.m.	Break Out Sessions by State (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois)
4:30 p.m.	Next Steps
5:00 p.m.	Formal Program Concludes
5:30 p.m.	Continued Conversation over Dinner

Presenters, Panelists and Facilitators

Tim Herron, Act Six National Director, Northwest Leadership Foundation
Crystal Ben, Act Six Assistant Director, Northwest Leadership Foundation
Rodney McAuley, Act Six Spokane Director, Northwest Leadership Foundation
Jeremiah Sataraka, Act Six Program Assistant, Northwest Leadership Foundation
Ben Sand, CEO, Portland Leadership Foundation
Dave Hillis, D.Min., President, Leadership Foundations
Dave Brandt, Ph.D., President Emeritus, George Fox University
Tony Diekema, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Calvin College
Herma Williams, Ph.D., Provost, Fresno Pacific University
Phil Li, COO, Brooklyn Community Foundation
Terry McGonigal, Ph.D., Dean of Spiritual Life, Whitworth University
Fred Gregory, Ph.D., Special Assistant to the President, George Fox University
Joel Perez, Dean of Transitions and Inclusion, George Fox University
Jennifer Olsen-Krengel, Director of Admission, Pacific Lutheran University
Angie Hambrick, Director of the Diversity Center, Pacific Lutheran University
Ben Thomas, Director of Traditional Admissions, Northwest University
Tracy Ellis-Ward, Director of Unity Multicultural Center, Gonzaga University
Tiffanie Beatty, '07 Act Six Alum, B.A. Psychology, Whitworth University
Michelle Bess, '09 Act Six Alum, B.A. Biology, Whitworth University
Obe Quarless, '09 Act Six Alum, B.A. Music, Whitworth University
Jordon Keller, Junior Spanish & Cross-Cultural Studies Major, Whitworth University
Luis Flores, Junior Sociology Major, Whitworth University
Krystle Halvorsen, Sophomore Social Work Major, George Fox University
Ikea Crawford, Sophomore Social Work Major, Pacific Lutheran University
Jasmine Linane-Booey, Freshman Education Major, Gonzaga University

Participating Colleges and Community Ministries

Ancilla College, Donaldson, IN
Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation, Detroit, MI
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
Goodcity Leadership Foundation, Chicago, IL
Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Goshen College Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning, Goshen, IN
Grand Rapids Initiative for Leadership, Grand Rapids, MI
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Kuyper College, Grand Rapids, MI
Madonna University, Livonia, MI
Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
North Park University, Chicago, IL
Quincy University, Quincy, IL
Rejoyce Ministries, Pontiac, MI
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Taylor University , Upland, IN
Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN