Developing Global Leaders through Christ-Centered Education!
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TABLE OF CONTENT FROM THE PRESIDENT ..................................................................................................................... 6 ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION........................................................................................... 9 FINANCIAL AID................................................................................................................................... 13 2011 IN A SNAPSHOT ........................................................................................................................ 14 BHU Launches a Master of Business Administration Program .................................................. 14 BHU is granted approval by TRACS to offer a Doctor on Ministry Degree ........................... 15 BHU Awards Honorary Degrees ...................................................................................................... 16 BHU Transits from Learning Manager to Blackbaud .................................................................. 17 New Partnerships ................................................................................................................................. 18 BHU Establishes a Division of Graduate Studies .......................................................................... 19 BHU Achieves 100% Online Degree Programs ............................................................................. 20 Writing Skills Challenge ..................................................................................................................... 20 2011 Health Fair .................................................................................................................................. 21 Transformational Leader and Community Developer Award .................................................... 21 BHU Faculty Reaches out to India ................................................................................................... 22 BHU Professor Presents at a Conference ........................................................................................ 22 BHU Professor Honored.................................................................................................................... 23 2011 Spring Banquet ........................................................................................................................... 23 BHU Student Participates in Princeton University Theological Seminary .............................. 24 BHU EMBRACES DIVERSITY: 2011 International Day ............................................................ 24 BHU GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY ........................................................................................ 25 ALUMNI AS PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT.......................................................................... 25 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS ............................................................................................................... 26 FINANCIAL STATUS ......................................................................................................................... 27 LOOKING FORWARD ....................................................................................................................... 29 OUR 2011 SUPPORTERS ................................................................................................................... 31 INDIVIDUAL DONORS .................................................................................................................... 31 CORPORATE DONORS .................................................................................................................... 33
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THE SOUL OF BEULAH VISION Academic Excellence Resource Center Change Agent
MISSION Beulah Heights University develops relevant Christian leaders for ministry and marketplace.
CORE VALUES Biblical Inerrancy Integrity Global Missions Dedicated Servanthood Diversity
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Developing Global Leaders through Christ-Centered Education!
FROM THE PRESIDENT I am honored to present to you an over-view of Beulah Heights University’s 2011 performance. Overall, BHU’s achievements greatly outweighed the obstacles. I can confidently attest that BHU has remained true to its mission and vision. Our enduring success is attributable mainly to prudent leadership of the board of trustees, sense of shared sacrifice and commitment embodied by staff and faculty, and support by all other stakeholders. Further, strict Biblical Inerrancy, Integrity, Global Missions, Dedicated Servant-hood, and Diversity continue to guide us to great heights.
Dr. Benson Karanja, BHU President
Some of the 2011 highlights include successful completion of a ten year reaffirmation II review, approval from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) to offer a Doctor of Ministry degree, and the launch of a Master of Business Administration program. Enrollment remained steady with great improvements (16%) in graduate studies enrollment, partly a reflection of the success of the MBA program. In 2011, Beulah Heights University reached Europe through establishment of a teaching site in Brussels, Belgium. The leadership remains committed to global outreach and is currently pursuing partnerships in Asia and Africa. BHU leadership recognizes the central role of technology in education in the 21st century and consequently integrates technology into teaching and learning. In 2011, BHU invested over 6
$500,000 in a new information and technology software, Blackbaud, which will enhance fast access to information for teaching and learning. Additionally, the new software will enable integration of institutional data and fast data accessibility by all stakeholders and public in general. Blackbaud Enterprise Resource Planning Program will greatly enhance the effectiveness of all operations through better data management. We will continue to follow strict fiscal discipline, guided by a solid strategic plan, as we restructure to accommodate the growing and diverse student population and program diversification. I am delighted to report to you that BHU closed 2010/11 fiscal year financially sound with a 1.7 composite score standard. Beulah Heights remains committed to educational advancement and commits 35% of its budget to instructional, academic and student support services. As your leader, I remain committed to fiscal prudence and ensuring that BHU does not deviate from its Biblical foundation, vision or purpose. It is my goal to ensure that BHU reaches and remains a center of academic excellence, a resource center, and a change agent. There is a broad range of values at work in BHU, but our core values are so primary, so important to us, that throughout the changes in society, government, politics, and technology they are STILL the core values we will abide by. They underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. Through the years, these simple yet powerful values have continually guided our decision making, as well as our interactions with our students, our supporters and each other. As I conclude, no words can express my sincerest gratitude to all of BHU’s partners. Our partners are critical to the prosperity of BHU. I sincerely appeal for your support as we journey together towards the new ventures that God has for us in 2012 and beyond. Finally, I would like 7
to express my gratitude to the board of trustees, students, faculty, staff, and alumni for extraordinary support in this extraordinary year. I look forward to the best ahead.
Sincerely,
Benson M. Karanja, Ed.D., H.S.C. President, Beulah Heights University
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ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION Enrollment in 2011 remained steady with a 16% increase in graduate enrollment and 8% decline in undergraduate enrollment (Figures 1 & 4). The growth in graduate division enrollment is partly due to introduction of the MBA program while the decline in undergraduate enrollment was as a result of lack of enrollment by the Asian students in the summer following a temporary technical hitch in the enrollment process and which has since been addressed. Many Asian students, whose population has significantly grown over the years, were locked out of registration due to confusion in registration dates. BHU student population has to great extent been gender balanced over the years. However, this trend is changing with females comprising a significantly higher percentage of overall student population. In 2011, females comprised 60% of total graduate enrollment and 59% of undergraduate enrollment. Majority students are registered (59%) are registered part-time (figures 2 & 3). The latter is a reflection of our working adult student population. The office of student life and enrollment has devised measures aimed at ensuring enrollment and retention for both male and female students. Beulah Heights University is focused on enhancing its market share through greater publicization of its program offerings, aggressive recruitment strategies both locally and abroad, and availability of financial aid among other factors. Some of the measures implemented to enhance recruitment and enrollment include appointment of a director for marketing and recruitment, recruiter for MBA, director of doctoral studies and director of extension sites. Further, BHU aims at ensuring that students maintain good academic standing and graduate on time. This is accomplished through the office of vice-president for student life and enrollment 9
which provides academic counseling as well as other student support programs. The office of student life and enrollment in 2011 implemented a writing lab program to assist students with research and writing skills deficiencies. Further Blackbaud, new IT software, enables the university to keep track of students’ performance including early warning and support for students at risk. Figure 1: Graduate Division Enrollment by Semester 600 418
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The overall number of graduates declined slightly from 146 in 2010 to 143 in 2011, of which 27 attained associate, 81 bachelors, and 35 masters degrees (figure 5). As BHU advances academically, the number of students enrolling and graduating with Associate degrees has stagnated and even diminished while those enrolling and graduating with bachelors has peaked. For instance, the number of students who graduated with Associate degree in leadership declined from 5 in 2010 to 2 in 2011 while the number of students graduating with bachelors degree in leadership increased from 32 to 49 in the same period (figure 5). The slight decline in total number of graduates is normal fluctuation unlikely to have any policy implication. The university has embarked on aggressive tracking and retention program through the office of financial aid and includes academic and financial aid counseling to ensure students maintain satisfactory academic progress and GPA triggers for students that require additional advisement from faculty.
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Figure 5: Graduation by Program and Degree Type 160 146 140
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FINANCIAL AID Majority of BHU’s students rely on some form of financial aid (Federal Pell Grants, Institutional Scholarships, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Loans, Direct Graduate Plus, Direct Parent Plus, Federal Work Study, and institutional scholarships) to meet their educational expenses. Nearly 70% rely on federal financial aid (figure 6) while another 10% rely on institutional financial aid. That is, two out of every three Beulah students received financial assistance in the year of 2011. In order to control institutional default rate, BHU strives to ensure that students successfully complete their programs of study in timely version and repay financial aid. Currently, BHU’s default rate is 12.9%, well below the threshold. BHU has also taken initiative, through the office of assessment and planning, to establish employment status of our graduates. Results of a survey of the alumni indicate that our students are getting placement in diverse sectors (57% ministry, 18% education, 20% corporate and 5% government), a good representation of the diversity of our program offerings. Figure 6: Financial aid
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2011 IN A SNAPSHOT BHU Launches a Master of Business Administration Program
Following approval on June 25, 2010 by the State of Georgia to offer a Master of Business Administration program (MBA), BHU enrolled the first cohort comprising of 16 students in Spring, 2011. The program has maintained a minimum enrollment of 10 students each semester and currently has 30 students enrolled. The accelerated program duration is 14 months and it targets both traditional students and working adults interested in advancing a career in business administration. Consequently, classes are held on Saturday to accommodate the working student’s limited time schedule. The BHU MBA program is unique from traditional MBA programs in that it encompasses a Christian worldview that is supported by Biblical theology. So far, the program has been great success with rolling enrollment over Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. The program’s unique context, flexible schedule, and reasonable tuition are all responsible for the success experienced thus far. The program follows a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance the experiences, skills, and organizational leadership qualities an individual brings to the program and equip him/her with techniques and tools for a technologically advancing global market.
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Dr. Angelita Howard and tournament participants
The MBA program hosted its Inaugural Golf Tournament on Friday, August 26, 2011 at Heron Bay Golf Course in Locust Grove. The tournament attracted over 40 fun, serious, and novice golfers in efforts to boost the MBA program. It provided a forum for golfing, fellowshipping, eating, and raising funds.
BHU is granted approval by TRACS to offer a Doctor on Ministry Degree Beulah Heights University will initiate a Doctor of Ministry program (DMIN) in the Fall Semester of 2012. BHU received approval from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) in March 2012 and is currently awaiting state approval, expected in the
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early part of 2012. The DMIN will be a three year program and will include a combination of residency hours, group based interaction, and online instruction. The residency will require 9 days, each comprising 9 hours of instruction on campus and a dissertation. It will be a cohort based program that will target pastors as well as church ministries and parachurch leaders. It is 15
the intention of BHU that the DMIN program becomes a part of the ongoing course offerings that builds on, and is consistent with current undergraduate and graduate programs. The goal of the BHU DMIN is the development of choice men and women who can function as ecclesiastical and parachurch leaders in the twenty-first century, which is in keeping with the current BHU mission and goals. The degree focuses on the general practice of ministry at an advanced level of competence and leadership in various ministerial vocations. DMIN graduates will be trained to successfully lead as "doctors" of ministry, that is, to coach, equip, and educate others in the practice of ministry and ministry related leadership.
BHU Awards Honorary Degrees The BHU board of trustees passed a motion allowing BHU to award honorary doctorate degrees to Bishops Martin Mutyebele and Paul Morton. Honorary degrees are awarded to persons who have contributed significantly to academia, and/or society in general. Both honoraries have been instrumental through their partnerships with BHU in developing global leaders. Dr. Mutyebele has been instrumental in the establishment and running of the Brussels teaching site as well as BHU’s outreach in Europe and Africa. Dr. Morton on the other hand, is not only a member of the BHU board of trustees but also a staunch supporter of BHU initiatives including but not limited to community outreach at cumberland mall area.
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BHU Transits from Learning Manager to Blackbaud Beulah Heights University has over the years relied on a home-grown data management system, software, for all data entry and reporting needs. However, with the rapid growth (student population, program diversification, and diverse reporting needs etc), learning manager could no longer suffice and hence the need for a more advanced software. Consequently, under the directorship of Peter Karanja, BHU engaged in market research and settled for Blackbaud. The new software will enable among other functions, timely tracking of student progress, prompt posting and viewing of student grades, full online registration, online payment of tuition and fees, engagement of donors and alumni, electronic donations, and overall integration of the data system enabling effective data sharing across departments. BHU has been through 9 months of implementation of the new software and has successfully completed various stages of discovery, design, and implementation in all facets of the BHU campus. The move included creation of a new website that will help steer prospective students into incoming freshman at a mouse click The upgraded website has great visual and features including but not limited to complete new student application package, student profile in the admissions and recruitment module, ability by students, faculty, and staff to login to check or post grades, account information, parking registration, transcript requests, program information 17
requests, student housing requests, and to view and complete classroom assignments. This will revolutionize the way that information is transmitted from student to faculty at Beulah Heights University and vice-versa.
New Partnerships In 2011, BHU reached Europe with the establishment of a teaching site in Brussels, Belgium. Theological Faculty of Brussels teaching site offers undergraduate programs in field of religious studies but does not have a graduate school. Thus, the establishment of the teaching site offers the students at Theological Faculty of
Bishop Martin Mutyebele and Dr. Benson Karanja
Brussels an opportunity to pursue graduate studies and also an opportunity for BHU to expand its reach and impact global leaders. The primary goal of the teaching site is to reach out to the international community through a Master of Arts in Leadership Program which began in 2011. The Master of Arts in Leadership program is intended to develop the students by teaching and nurturing leadership skills while growing spiritually and intellectually. All courses and instructions reflect a Christian worldview that is supported by Biblical Theology. The site has 15 students currently enrolled. The students attend regular/traditional classes offered at the site by BHU faculty and online. The program comprises of 42 credit hours, of which 18 are taught at site and 24 offered online. The program is in cohort system and is to be completed over a duration of 3 years. 18
In compliance with BHU’s vision of academic excellence, resource center and change agent and mission of developing relevant Christian leaders for the ministry and marketplace, BHU is persistently pursuing oversees partnerships including but not limited to Asia (Korea), Africa (Congo, Burundi, South Africa and Kenya), Caribbean, and India.
BHU Establishes a Division of Graduate Studies Beulah Heights University has experienced tremendous growth not only in student numbers and personnel but also in academic program offerings. Currently BHU offers graduate programs in Business Administration, Leadership, Religious Studies, and Divinity. In preparation for the Doctor of Ministry degree, BHU in 2011 established a division of graduate studies
Dr. Percy Johnson
headed by Dr. Mark Hardgrove, also serves as the associate dean for academic affairs, to oversee all graduate programs. In addition, Dr. Percy John, a long serving faculty member was appointed Director of Doctoral Studies. Some of the goals of the graduate studies division include: marketing the Doctor of Ministry program; boosting graduate enrollment, establishing an endowment program, launching a peer-reviewed online journal, and overall promotion of student writing through writing lab, instructor development, and evaluation of instructor feedback on students’ papers.
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BHU Achieves 100% Online Degree Programs In recognition of the competing demands on today’s student and keeping in line with technology, BHU under the leadership on Dr. Angelita Howard completed curriculum for 100% online program offerings in graduate and undergraduate studies. That is, Associate, Bachelor, and Master’s (in both Religious and Leadership studies) degrees. Plans are underway to
Dr. Angelita Howard
offer MDiv online by spring 2013. Over two thirds of BHU student population take some online learning either as the only mode of learning or in combination with traditional learning. In an effort to ensure comparability of online programs to campus/ traditional programs, BHU has standardized its syllabi and text books and developed common assessment tools for online and campus courses.
Writing Skills Challenge The department of General Studies in collaboration with the office of Student Life and Enrollment Management in 2011 introduced a writing lab aimed at helping students overcome writing deficiencies. The writing lab is available to the day, evening, and online students and is aimed at supporting students with deficiencies in writing, formatting, and any other issues pertaining to academic writing. The lab is equipped with two graduate student coaches who work under an assistant English professor in the department of General Studies
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2011 Health Fair The leadership department conducted its sixth annual health fair in April, 2011. The health fair was sponsored by students of the Foundations of Health Ministry Classes. The health fair is designed to give the Foundations of Health Ministry students an opportunity to practice their skills. It is also an opportunity for BHU students and faculty to connect with community and share vital information. Over 100 people attended the event which featured various vendors including: The American Heart Association, Dekalb Medical Center, and Northwest Chiropractic Quaker Oates. The volunteers provided free screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and posture screening among other services.
Transformational Leader and Community Developer Award For the second year running, the Leadership Department awarded the $500 Transformational Leader and Community Developer Award to two outstanding leadership and community development students. The awards were presented at the BHU’s Annual Student Gala on April 2, 2011. Darci Perry received the award for her
Dr. Betty Palmer and student Darcy Perry
community development work with the Center for Urban Solutions, a national nonprofit organization. She has given exceptional leadership to this new initiative and implemented several impactful programs in the Greenbriar community. Gladys Dark was recognized for her work in the Gwinnett County’s Parents Against Injustices program. Her ministry, Reflecting Light World Inc, focuses on community work in West Africa. 21
BHU Faculty Reaches out to India Professors Derrick Barbee and Chris Bowen of the leadership department traveled to Lucknow, India, between November 6th and November 19th, 2011 to minister at the Rev. B. M. Chand School of Theology & Leadership. The Professors Barbee, Bowen and Das with graduates
team ministered to 31 students from all over India
teaching them some of the fundamentals of ministry leadership. Professor Barbee preached in the Sunday evening campus Chapel service, ministering on "Worship & the Leader” while Prof. Bowen preached at a local church on Sunday morning. The duo also distributed food items to many widows and orphans living in the nearby villages.
BHU Professor Presents at a Conference Dr. Betty Palmer presented at the Christian Community Development Association’s 20th Conference (CCDA) in October, 2011 in Chicago, IL. CCDA serves as the trade organization for those involved in community development work. The conference is widely attended with over Dr. Betty Palmer
2,000 diverse individuals.
On a different occasion, Dr. Palmer received a “Make a Difference Award” presented by Christopher Williams on behalf of the students. Dr. Palmer was cited for her pioneering work in establishing the program and high level of dedication to equipping students to become community developers. 22
BHU Professor Honored Professor Shawn Adams, also Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment, was recognized as the “Distinguished Speaker of the Year”. The award is bestowed by the Richardson Ecumenical Fellowship (REF) of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ICT) University to distinguished speakers. Professor Adams participated in the ITC chapel service on October 6, 2011 hosted by REF.
Professor Shawn Adams
2011 Spring Banquet
Spring Banquet: BHU President Dr. Benson Karanja, SGA President Ciby Thomas, Alicia Moorman
The 2011 Spring Gala presented an innovative approach to BHU’s annual Spring gathering for students, faculty and staff. The outgoing Student Government Association (SGA) coordinated an evening of great music and comedy. The guests were entertained by musical sounds of Blaque Pearl and the improvisational comedy by Blacktop Improv. This formal event was held at the Atlanta Renaissance Airport Hotel with over 300 guests and students. The outgoing SGA office bearers were honored by the incoming officials with tokens of appreciation. The new SGA administration was introduced and the new SGA president, Ciby Thomas, pledged to continue to increase student awareness and participation in the life and development of BHU. 23
BHU Student Participates in Princeton University Theological Seminary Varian Harris, a senior at BHU, was selected by Princeton to participate in Princeton L.I.VE Symposium. The four day event focused on recruiting minority students. Varian expressed that this experience began to open his eyes to a whole new world outside of Beulah and the possibilities of
Varian Harris
being educated at an Ivy League School. If selected, he will be awarded academic scholarships and will go to history as the first African American from BHU to attend Princeton.
BHU EMBRACES DIVERSITY: 2011 International Day Beulah Heights University is committed to embracing and empowering multicultural Christian communities without regard to ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, or handicap. This year’s International Day was marked in style with spectacular performances from 46 countries which the student population represents. This annual event serves to recognize and honor International Day 2011
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inclusion. Other efforts to enhance diversity and our reach out to domestic and international community include forging partnerships with international institutions. Currently, BHU is partnering with institutions of higher learning in South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Plans are underway to expand the partnerships to other countries including Kenya, Congo, South Africa, Korea, India, Honduras, Guatemala, and Peru. 24
BHU GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
Club Give Thanksgiving Initiative
ClubGive (an initiative by BHU student, Deric Holton) in collaboration with Student Government Association (SGA) provides community service including feeding the homeless, providing social services, and beautification projects in the BHU surrounding community. The club brings together BHU and other college students in providing these services. On November 19th 2011, ClubGive served 300 sacks, each sack comprising of 1 apple, 1 orange, 2 sandwiches, 1 bottle water, and 1 snack pb crackers. The BHU President, Dr. Benson Karanja, in support of ClubGive donated 50 sack lunches in 2011 drive.
ALUMNI AS PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT Beulah Heights University recognizes the vital role the alumni play in the development of an institution and has devised new strategies for ensuring the alumni remain connected to BHU. One of the strategies include establishment of an alumni office under the office of student life and enrollment management that keeps regular contact with the alumni. In 2011, Beulah’s Alumni Association hosted a number of events that sought to connect, develop, and engage the alumni as well as enhance continued partnership with Beulah Heights University. These included annual Leadership roundtable with guest speaker Gerald Brooks and an annual magazine launched in August 2011. The magazine covers all major institutional developments and departmental news. 25
The Alumni Department is aggressively searching for ‘lost’ alumni through avenues such as social media, personal calls, meetings, and connections from other involved alumni. The alumni association has scheduled a networking business opportunity mixer to be held in February, 2012. The alumni are the second largest donors (22.4% of total donations) after churches and organizations (29.6%). Consequently, the importance of keeping the alumni abreast of institutional developments cannot be overstated. Additionally, the alumni are best at marketing our institution and programs, a living testimony, and are also a good feeder to our graduate programs.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS As BHU continues to advance, plans are underway to expand its facilities to accommodate the ensuing growth and pressure on facilities. Phase II of the development plan is intended to begin in 2012 and will be implemented over a period of 5 years. The second phase, phase I was completed in 2009 and included new student housing, will entail creation of more parking spaces, and the expansion of the library, classrooms, and office spaces. Evidently, these development plans call for acquisition of more land. I am pleased to inform you that BHU was granted the privilege, pro bono, of developing the city owned property named Killian St. (valued at $80,000 and one of only 5 city streets that have been given away in Atlanta) as part of phase II development. Thanks to God and the diligent efforts of Peter Karanja, Director of Director
Peter Karanja
of Public Relations, IT, Donor Development. This land will ensure a pathway for future campus development. Beulah Heights University’s student housing development plan was approved at 26
Neighborhood Planning Units (NPU-W) as well as South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SANDS) by late September, 2010. Phase II development plan received unanimous support from SANDS, NPU and the Zoning Review Board of Atlanta. The plan was approved by city council and the Mayor’s office in the first week of August 2011. In addition to Killian street, BHU intends to demolish 4 of the older housing units to pave way for erection of modern buildings and effective use of space.
FINANCIAL STATUS Beulah Heights University is heavily reliant on tuition and tuition related revenues for income (figure 7) and hence a great need to maintain steady student enrollment. The tuition revenue as a share of total revenue ($5,396,089) in 2011 increased to 90% up from 83% and 79% in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Part of the improvement can be attributed to higher enrollment due to introduction of the MBA program and international partnerships as well as higher fees implemented in the last half of 2010. There is a notable decline in donations as a percentage of total revenue that can be attributed to deteriorating economy in 2010 and earlier. Specifically, the donations have declined from 16% in 2009 to 6% and 4% in 2010 and 2011 respectively. As the economy stabilizes and BHU strengthens its fund raising campaigns, this trend is likely to reverse. Expenditures were nearly $1 million higher in 2011 than in 2010 (figure 8) mainly due to introduction of new program (MBA and Brussels), purchase of a new information and technology software, and hiring of new employees (MBA coordinator, Brussels coordinator, Instructional technology coordinator etc). However, these costs were fully offset by the resultant increase in tuition revenue. 27
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LOOKING FORWARD As noted earlier in the report, our student population has grown significantly over the last three years. While we cherish this positive growth, we cannot overlook the challenges that come with it. Most eminent of these include classroom space, faculty and administration space, parking, and housing. These needs form the core of the phase II development plan discussed earlier. Phase II is estimated to cost USD 17 million. I am glad to report to you that we have been able to secure a commitment of USD 6 million from our supporting foundations. However, in order for the funds to be released to us and for phase II to commence, we are required by the foundations to raise a matching USD 6 million. Classroom space is the most immediate need. We have identified, as a short-term remedy that involves leasing of classroom space (at a cost of $20,000 per year) in the Gwinnet area of Georgia while teaching sites in Albany and Griffin, Georgia are provided by the hosts at no cost. These measures are short-lived and the need for long-term measures is inevitable. The land donated by the city of Atlanta and existing land on which old buildings lie will provide adequate space for the needed expansion. It is the goal of the leadership to identify suitable parking site for lease in lieu of investing in expensive construction of a parking lot, until such funds are available. The institution is committed to prudent fiscal management through effective use of resources. On behalf of the BHU community, I am appealing to all the donors, supporters, and friends of BHU to come together in support of this initiative and hence ultimately supporting BHU in attaining her vision to become a center of academic excellence, resource center and
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change agent. Your support will ensure that we continue to serve our students and community without raising the cost of our product or compromising the quality. “Together, we can do it�.
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OUR 2011 SUPPORTERS We cannot thank enough the friends, well-wishers and supporters of BHU whose contributions make it possible for us to pursue our mission, goals and objectives. We would like you know that through your support we are making a difference in the world and lives of individuals. Individual Donors Shawn Adams
Francies Blair
Theresa Clayton
Katie Alexander
Jerry Bowden
Michael Collette
Lashon Allen
Chris Bowen
Diane Corbett
Johnathan Alvarado
Randy Brewer
Jesse Curney
Juanita Armour
Gerald Brooks
Theresa Dahn
Nicole Armstrong
Gelisa Broxton
Joyce Davis
Jackie Armstrong
Harvey Brumelow
Sharon Dodson
Bernadette Asher
Nedra Buckmire
John Dreher
Sharon Austin
Jarrod Burch
Carolyn Driver
Joyce Bailey
R.M. Byrd
Natanya Duffie-Dowell
Patricia Banks
Quintard Caldwell
Monique Edwards
Derrick Barbee
Dora Cannon
Nathan & Tenecia Fears
Debra Baynes
Samuel & Brenda Chand
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Anthony Berry
Deborah Chand
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Makiadi Christiano
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Sherry Gaither
Harlan Hudgins
Cynthia McFadden
Cassie E. George
Jerry Hutchins
Francine Mckee
Taehyun Gil
Percy Johnson
Alex Mclendon
Chevonne Golden
Gerad Johnson
Joni McRae
Richard Goode
D'Ann Johnson
Robert Melson
Stephanie Gordon
Peter Karanja
Virgil Mensah-Dartey
Julie Grace
Benson Karanja
William Mitchell
Tammy Guelfo
Josephine Keiller
Paul Morton
Collete Gunby
James B. Keiller
Cecil Murphy
Cynthia Hale
Maurice Kent
John Nash
Lachaka Hamilton
John Kim
Hiuko Ngari-Adams
Mark Hardgrove
Pauline Kimber
Walter Nyangweso
Vanessa Hardin
Sang Lee
Joseph Nzioki
Rubye Harrison
Hee Lee
Shelton Osbon
Roster Heath
Jill Libramento
Betty Palmer
Ed Hill
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Davey Parker
Shonretia Hines
Troy Luckett
Orrin Parris
Brian Hodges
Howard Luckett
Rene Pierre-Louis
Mathis Holder
Clinton Lyttle
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Eun Hong
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Eddie Smith
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Angela Richardson
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Khadijah Wanja
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Jessie Starr
Doris Watkins
Jim Sawyer
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Julius Thomas
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Tonora Scott
Audrey Thomas
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Paulette White Scott
Patricia Toney
Mary Wiley
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Angelia Tucker
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Mary Showell
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Marcelo Silva
Walter Turner
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Cilene Vieira
Corporate Donors A A LaRocco & Associates, Inc.
Dre Enterprises, Inc.
Abundant LIfe Church
Ellis Foundation
ACE III COMMUNICATIONS, INC
Evangelical Training Asociation
Armstrong Heating & A/C
Fellowship of Prayer, Inc.
Asert Enterprises, LLC.
Gathering of Champions Church International
Christ Centered Church, Inc.
Georgia District Council Assemblies of God
Concessions-Corporate
Grace Outreach Center
Destiny World Church, Inc.
Greater St. Stephen Ministries
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Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
New Millenium Development
Green Pastures Christian Ministries, Inc.
Nicole Armstrong Ministries, Inc.
Intercessors Incorporated
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Kingdom Tabernacle, Inc.
Rhema Christian Center
Living Faith Ministerial Fellowship, Inc.
Samuel R. Chand Ministries, Inc.
MCLB Chapel ROF
Southeast district IPCC
McNealey & Associates
Stronghold Christian Church
Moreland Avenue Ice Cream LLC
The Center of Hope Church, Inc.
My Sisters Keeper Foundation for Women
The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
National Christian Foundation
The Pearl Initiative Inc.
New Covenant Christian Ministries
The Vanguard Church
New Life Baptist Church
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Beulah Heights University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [PO Box 328, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: 434.525.9539; email: info@tracs.org] having been awarded Reaffirmation I status as a Category IV institution by TRACS’ Accreditation Commission in April, 2002; this status is effective for a period of 10 years. Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) as a national accrediting agency for Christian Post-secondary institutions that offer certificates, diplomas, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, including distance learning. Beulah Heights University is also a member of Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) [5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130 | Orlando, FL 32822 | 407.207.0808; email: info@abhe.org] having been awarded Reaffirmation status by ABHE’s Accreditation Commission in 2003; this status is effective for a period of 10 years. The Association for Biblical Higher Education is an officially recognized “national accrediting association" by the U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg9.html); is an officially recognized “faithbased” accrediting agency by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org), and is a part of a global network that relates to regional or continental higher educational agencies through the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (www.icete-edu.org).
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