G.L. Forward, Professor of Organizational Communication and Kathleen Czech, Associate Professor of Communication, along with former PLNU Provost Patrick Allen, had an article published in the most recent issue, volume 30, #1 of The Journal of Communication and Religion. The paper entitled "Leadership, Communication and Religiosity in Higher Education Administration: Distinctions That Make a Difference" reports on original research among university provosts. The study provides empirical support for the notion that there is a spiritual dimension that contributes to effective academic leadership and communication.