Editorial Team

Steve Austin for Koinonia - Pictures of Steve Austin on...Steve Austin currently serves as the Editor of Koinonia. He is an Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Programs at Taylor University (Upland, Indiana).  Steve has been a member of ACSD for 14 years and highly values the “fellowship, encouragement, professional development opportunities, and numerous exciting conversations that inspired me to think critically, move and grow.” You can contact him via e-mail at '); // ]]> .

Skip Trudeau - Editor pic of Skip TrudeauSkip Trudeau currently serves as the editor of Growth. He has been the editor of Growth since 2000. Here is a bit about Skip.

Higher Education Experience

  • 23 years in higher education (12 years at Anderson University and 11 years at Taylor University
  • Positions held: Dean of Student Development, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Student Development, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life, Director of Student Programs, and Director of Orientation.
  • Current Role: Dean of Student Development and Masters of Higher Education and Student Development Program Associate at Taylor University.

 Education

  • Ed.D in Higher Education Administration, Indiana University, Bloomington
  • MA in Student Personnel Administration, SUNY Buffalo
  • BS in Christian Education, John Brown University

ACSD involvement 

  • Member for 25 years
  • Executive Committee Secretary 1993-1997
  • Executive Committee President Elect 2003-2004
  • Executive Committee President 2005-2006