Jeff Schaffer

Jeff Schaffer

Campus Minister

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director of Mission & Ministry at Georgian Court University

  • Education

    • Georgian Court University

      2015 - 2016
      Mercy Spirituality Certificate

      Activities and Societies: They Alpha Kappa Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology The certificate consisted of five masters-level courses on spirtiuality as it relates to the Mercy charism.

    • Loyola University New Orleans

      1986 - 1989
      Master's degree Pastoral Studies
    • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

      1979 - 1984
      Bachelor's of Science Forestry & Wildlife

      Activities and Societies: Newman Community

  • Experience

    • Newman Catholic Community, Lock Haven, PA

      Jul 2003 - May 2010
      Campus Minister
    • St. Joseph University Parish, Terre Haute

      Jul 2010 - May 2013
      Director of Campus Ministry
    • Georgian Court University

      Aug 2013 - now

      Animate the GCU community in living its mission as a Catholic university in the Mercy tradition. Support the spiritual life of GCU community members. Direct programs and initiatives for service and social justice. The role of Campus Ministry at Georgian Court University is to support the spiritual growth of all members of the university community. Our vision of Campus Ministry calls us to:- Gather a vibrant community for worship, prayer and reflection. - Celebrate the Catholic Christian faith of our sponsors, the Sisters of Mercy. - Cultivate faith-filled leaders who can have a positive impact on our world. - Animate the GCU community for compassionate service and advocacy for justice.

      • Executive Director of Mission & Ministry

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Director of Mission and Ministry

        Jul 2021 - Aug 2023
      • Director of Campus Ministry

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • VIRTUS Certification - Protecting God's Children

      Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
      Jan 2003
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Catholic Campus Minister

      Catholic Campus Ministry Association & USCC
      Jan 1994
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeff Schaffer
      Alice J. Redding Outstanding Campus Minister National Catholic Student Coalition Dec 2006 A national, annual award presented to an extraordinary campus minister.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Collegiate Challenge Trip Leader & Student Chapter Advisor

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Jeff Schaffer