In April, four separate Avondale Business School research grant applications were successful in gaining approval, totalling $8,000 worth of research funding for these projects. These grants, applied for through the Christian Education Research Centre, will be used to undertake research on projects including reviewing the introduction of incorporated entities into the Seventh-day Adventist Church Conferences within the Australian Union Conference, a review of what employers in faith-based organisations desire in Christian Business School graduates, challenges and opportunities facing women in Christian academic institutions, and exploring employee perceptions of ideal leadership development practices in NNSW Adventist Schools.
In addition to funding for the above projects, Avondale College has recognised the research activity of the Avondale Business School, providing an additional $5,000 in funding to enable additional research projects to take place. A number of ongoing research projects are continuing, facilitating a high level of research activity from the ABS staff.