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SessionsAugust 13, 2010

Real World Impact

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints—the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understoodGod's grace in all its truth.

Colossians 1:3-6

Real World Impact

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord ...

2 Timothy 1:7-9

DeMaurice SmithNFL Players’ Association

Will SchenckFairchild Fashion GroupRolling Stone, Men’s Journal (prev.)

Mac McQuistonCEO Forum

Michael FranzeseMafia BossColombo crime family

September 15 and October 19–20, 2010

October 10, 2010

An Evening with C.S. Lewis

November 9, 2010

• Denver and Mile High Orchestra

December 10, 2010

Our Mission Statement

Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.

Our Vision

Cedarville University will be one of the most influential Christ-centered universities in the 21st century — the model for biblical integration, liberal arts education, professional preparation, technological innovation, and cultural engagement. Our graduates will be known for their faithfulness to the authority of Scripture and the use of their influence to change the world for Christ.

Portrait Statements

1. Glorify God The Cedarville graduate exemplifies devotion to the triune God, Christ-like character, and faithfulness to the teachings of the Scriptures.

Portrait Statements

2. Think Broadly and DeeplyThe Cedarville graduate evaluates ideas, practices, and theories across disciplines within the framework of God's revelation.

Portrait Statements

3. Communicate EffectivelyThe Cedarville graduate listens well, and produces and delivers clear, compelling, accurate and truthful messages in a relevant, respectful manner.

Portrait Statements

4. Develop Academically and ProfessionallyThe Cedarville graduate demonstrates competence and integrity in academic and professional endeavors.

Portrait Statements

5. Engage for ChristThe Cedarville graduate lives to further the mission of Christ in the world as an active influence in spiritual, moral, professional, and social spheres.

REAL WORLD IMPACT

. . . that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Colossians 2:2-3

Major Challenges Facing Higher Education Enrollment

Demographic ChangesAffordability

Increased Regulation and OversightShifting College Choice Priorities

Competition

Major Challenges Facing Higher Education

Enrollment

Demographic Changes

• The number of high school graduates increased steadily during the past decade, peaking at 3.33 million in 2008–09.

• The numbers are now declining and will continue to decline through 2014–15.

• It will be 2017–18 before we return close to current numbers.

Nationally

Demographic Changes

Demographic Changes

• Demographics changes will vary widely by state and region, and some states are experiencing substantial declines in high school graduates.

• Declines will be most significant in the northeast and Midwest — Cedarville’s traditional feeder regions.

Demographic Changes

Demographic Changes

Demographic Changes

Demographic Changes

• The faces of future high school students will be increasingly diverse.

• Future growth in high school students will be driven by minority students — primarily Hispanic students.

• The numbers of white, non-Hispanic high school graduates will not rebound in the next decade.– White, non-Hispanic students accounted

for 93.2 percent of Cedarville’senrollment in fall 2009.

Demographic Changes

Major Challenges Facing Higher Education

Enrollment

Affordability

Affordability

“Bursting the Higher Ed Bubble”A number of articles have appeared throughout the spring and summer speculating that higher education may be the next economic bubble to burst.

Affordability

“Bursting the Higher Ed Bubble”• Over the past quarter century, the

cost of higher education has risen at a rate four times faster than inflation — twice as fast as the cost of health care.

• The market crash of 2008 inflicted terrible damage on college endowments.

Affordability

• Economic conditions– 9.5 percent unemployment – Declining endowment earnings

• Credit crunch– Families are increasingly unable or unwilling

to borrow for college.

• State funding for higher education is decliningacross the country.– Between 2008–09 and 2009–10, student aid from

Ohio decreased by more than 60 percent — a loss of $700,000 in student aid.

• Families are expecting more help andshopping for the “best deal.”

Major Challenges Facing Higher Education Enrollment

Increased Regulation and Oversight

Regulation and Oversight

• State and federal governments continue to increase regulation of higher education.– Higher Education Opportunity Act of

2008 added regulations affecting nearly every division of the University:• Financial aid• Cashiers• Registrar• Campus safety• Computer

services

• Business office• Public relations• Student life• Bookstore

Regulation and Oversight

• North Central and the Higher Learning Commission are exercising strong oversight.– Feeling pressure from federal government

• The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on August 4, 2010 that Senate Democrats are “… largely blaming accreditors …” for abuses.

– Raising the bar for the approval of new programs• Our proposed M.S.N. program has

faced delays as a result of newHLC requirements.

Major Challenges Facing Higher Education Enrollment

Shifting College Choice Priorities

Shifting Priorities

• CCCU market research reports changes in prospective student priorities.– Research conducted in 1986, 2000,

and 2009 tracks the shift.

“Top college choice factors are tightening to focus even more heavily on academics.”

Shifting Priorities

The clear mandate from the 2009 CCCU market research is the need to articulate and document excellence in these four areas:• Quality of the academic program or major in which a student is interested• Preparation for future careers• Faculty who are excellent teachers• Faculty who are well qualified in their fields of study

Major Challenges Facing Higher Education Enrollment

Increasing Competition

Competition

• Community Colleges– Fastest growing segment of higher education– Lowest price– Close to home

• For-Profit Colleges– Growing segment– Among all college students, 10 percent are enrolled

in a for-profit school.– University of Phoenix is the largest accredited

university in the world.– Extremely aggressive marketing

• Online Education– Convenient

So ...How are we doing?

New Enrollment Initiatives

Financial Aid Leveraging

Deposit Report2008

New Freshmen 777

New Transfers 84

Re-admits/Non-degree

43

Cedarville Academy

na

Total Paid 904

Deposit Waiver 17

Total Deposits

921

Deposit Report2008 2009

New Freshmen 777 727

New Transfers 84 98

Re-admits/Non-degree

43 29

Cedarville Academy

n/a 66

Total Paid 904 920

Deposit Waiver 17 27

Total Deposits

921 947

Deposit Report2008 2009 2010

New Freshmen 777 727 871

New Transfers 84 98 106

Re-admits/Non-degree

43 29 26

Cedarville Academy

n/a 66 48

Total Paid 904 920 1051

Deposit Waiver 17 27 16

Total Deposits

921 947 1067

Did it work?

Goal

Quality Group #1

318

Quality Group #2

173

Quality Group #3

166

Quality Group #4

134

Quality Group #5

65

TOTAL New FR 856

Did it work?New Freshmen (Deposits)

Goal Actual % of Goal

Quality Group #1 318 362 114%

Quality Group #2 173 188 109%

Quality Group #3 166 155 93%

Quality Group #4 134 122 91%

Quality Group #5 65 44 68%

TOTAL New Freshmen

856 871 102%

Did it work?Net Tuition Revenue (NTR)

Goal

Quality Group #1

$4,449,183

Quality Group #2

$2,783,207

Quality Group #3

$3,271,602

Quality Group #4

$2,816,805

Quality Group #5

$1,102,735

TOTAL NTR $14,423,532

Did it work?Net Tuition Revenue

Goal Actual % of Goal

Quality Group #1

$4,449,183 $4,815,639 108%

Quality Group #2

$2,783,207 $2,919,080 105%

Quality Group #3

$3,271,602 $2,944,921 90%

Quality Group #4

$2,816,805 $2,569,121 91%

Quality Group #5

$1,102,735 $755,250 68%

TOTAL NTR $14,423,532

$14,004,011

97%

AdvancementRaising Funds and Friends

Advancing Cedarville

2008–09

Cedarville Fund $875,284.66

Capital Projects $2,369,943.45

Other Funds $2,030,112.85

TOTAL $5,275,340.96

Advancing Cedarville

2008–09 2009–10

Cedarville Fund $875,284.66 $958,532.73

Capital Projects $2,369,943.45 $3,375,245.39

Other Funds $2,030,112.85 $1,857,757.93

TOTAL $5,275,340.96

$6,191,536.05

Challenges

• Finances and budgeting• Retention of current students• Broadening array of

educational opportunities

reFOCUS: Faculty/Staff

SessionsAugust 13, 2010