Education
- Ed.D, Educational Administration and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- M.S., College Student Personnel, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- B.A., Education, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Professional Background
- Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Dean of Adult & Graduate Studies, July 2016-current
- Vice President for Enrollment Management, Simpson University, 2014-2016
- Instructor, Simpson University-School of Adult Studies, 2015-2016
- Vice President of Student & Enrollment Services, Moody Bible Institute, 2003-2014
- Instructor, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School, 2013-2016
- Executive Director, Moody Alumni Association, 2000-2003
Certifications
- Certificate, Institute for Educational Management program, Harvard Graduate School of Education, July-August 2012
Recognitions & Awards
- Ralph F. Quarles Leadership Scholarship recipient (1999) – University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
- Southeast Regional Service Award recipient (1993) – North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP).
Courses Taught
- Principles of Management (Moody Graduate School)
- Biblical Interpretation & Leadership (Moody Graduate School)
- Building Teams that Transform & Achieve (Moody Graduate School)
- Leading Teams within an Organizational Context (Moody Graduate School)
- Applying Scripture & Leadership (Moody Graduate School)
- Developing Leaders & Managing Resources (Moody Graduate School)
- Ethics in Human Relationships (Simpson University)
- Global Leadership Summit reflection course (Tabor College Adult & Graduate Studies)
Publications
- Shaw, Thomas A. (June, 2006) Web article, The Christian College Dynamic. Christian Connector website.
- Shaw, Thomas A. (2005) Collegebound: What Christian Parents Need to Know About Helping their Kids Choose a College. Moody Publishers. Chicago. IL.
- Shaw, Thomas A. and Clough, Dwight A. (2003) Amazing Faith, Stories of Christians in Defining Moments. Moody Publishers, Chicago, IL.
Presentations
Professional Meetings
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE V)
- Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU)
- Chief Enrollment officers
- Chief Alumni officers
- Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
- North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
College Search & Selection presentations
Topics:
- Parents Role in the College Selection Process
- How to Search & Choose a College
- Financing a College Education
Media/Interviews
- Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey (March 2008)
- The Harvest Television show-LaSea Broadcasting (February 2007)
- Life Perspectives with Drs. Frank Minirth and Don Hawkins (November 2006)
- Christianity Today (November 2006)
- Homeward with Jim Burns (January 2006)
- Mid Day Connection (October 2006)
- Primetime America (August 2006)
Service
- Board member- Kansas Nonprofit Centre, Wichita, KS. 2016- current
- Board member – Fort Wilderness Ministries, McNaughton, WI. 2004-current
- Board member – North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP). 1992-1994
Other
- Accreditation Team Evaluator, ABHE, Orlando, FL. 2007-2014