KANSAS - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to bring you the "KCAC Alumni Spotlight" series. Every two weeks, the conference will aim to highlight an alumnus of one of our KCAC full member institutions. We hope in this series to highlight successes that KCAC alumni had not only on the field, court, etc., but also in the classroom and now in their chosen professional field.
KCAC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT — TABOR COLLEGE
Alumnus: Jim Paulus
Degree Earned at Tabor: B.A. in International Studies & Biblical and Religious Studies (1994)
Additional Degrees: M.S in Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University; M.A. in Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary; Current Ph.D. Candidate
Career Alumnus Currently Holds: Assistant Professor of Psychology/Department Chair, Social and Behaviorlal Science at Tabor College
How did your time at Tabor help to prepare you for life after college/entering the workforce?
PAULUS: "My four years at Tabor set an important foundation in my life. Attending a Christian Liberal Arts College helped prepare me personally and professionally. Tabor provided the space for me to ask questions related to my faith, who I was, and where I was called to serve. The academic program and out-of-classroom experiences helped me focus on how my life could be a part of serving God and others instead of looking for a path that provided the best for me."
Were there any pre-professional experiences (internships/job shadows/etc.) during your college years that prepared you for entering your chosen field?
PAULUS: "Being on a small campus gives more opportunities for growth in campus organizations and leadership positions. I was provided with numerous experiences in leadership and working with others that were influential in my preparations to work and serve after college."
What lessons did you learn competing in collegiate athletics that helped prepare you for life after your playing days were over?
PAULUS: "My time on the Men's Tennis team is very special to me. I have many friends from this time that I stay in touch with. Developing and working as a team was another vital part of my development. I was also able to return later and serve as the head coach several years after I graduated."
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