About the book
Bringing together multiple internal authors gathered from staff, faculty, and alumni, Dr. Jessica Lynn Taylor and Mr. Alin Vrancila collaboratively compile and detail Multnomah University's rich legacy. This book provides an overview of the institution's evolution, guided by its mission to integrate biblical wisdom with academic and professional excellence. Multnomah University's long history is unveiled through the collective contributions of diverse voices, each shedding light on pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped the institution. With a mission rooted in the love of Christ, the university has fostered a community dedicated to humbly engaging in God's redemptive work in the world. This is the story of that mission, compiled from various perspectives in a way that reminds us what a body of believers can do when they each bring their perspectives and stories to share.
About Multnomah University
Multnomah University was built on a legacy of faithful believers, and faithful believers still tell her story. Whether you're a current student, an alum, a staff member, a faculty member, or intrigued by the institution's rich history of faith and learning, this interdependent effort captures the essence of Multnomah's enduring impact and mission-driven approach to education. "Compelled by the Love of Christ" invites readers to explore the institution's history through the lenses of various contributors, offering a multifaceted perspective on the transformative journey of Multnomah University.
About The Authors
Dr. Alin Vrancila
Dr. Alin Vrancila is the Provost at Multnomah University and the co-founder of Ready for Online. He teaches residentially and online and has been doing that for 14 years. Former CRM Manager and Tech Consultant, Alin earned his B.S. in Computer Science and Marketing, his M.A. in Intercultural and Global Studies, and his doctoral work in Oxford, UK, focuses on Online Education, explicitly developing a new instructional design paradigm for online learning.
Dr Jessica Lynn Taylor
Dr. Taylor is the 7th President of Multnomah University. She is the first woman to hold the office at Multnomah and the first Black woman to become President in the entire Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).
Dr. Taylor has a background in Leadership, Executive Coaching, and Psychology, as well as an extensive history in on-the-ground ministry with young people in church and parachurch settings. She earned her B.S. in Human Development, her M.A. in Human Services, and her Ph.D. in Christian Counseling.
She is an ordained minister in the Church of God (Anderson Indiana) and loves to integrate her love of scripture with her love for people.