2020 PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROFILE
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Dear Friends of Crown College and Prospective Candidates,
Prospective Candidates, On behalf of the Search Committee, I want to thank you for taking the time to consider the
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for your interest in Crown College. We hope
President role at Crown College. We believe that this Opportunity Profile will provide you a highlevel understanding of the school and the role.
this Opportunity Profile will provide you with an understanding of the mission of Crown College and its role in Christian higher education.
We are excited about the future of Crown despite today’s
Upon the announcement of Joel’s retirement, the Board established a Search Committee consisting of a diverse subset of the Board and a member from both Crown’s faculty and Crown’s staff. We believe that this committee will provide a good cross-section
challenges in Christian higher education. Crown has
of the full college as we interact. We then retained
been part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance for
Tony Kroening of SIMA Partners to guide us through
over one hundred years. We provide a Christ-centered
an established process with proven assessment
education to prepare people to make a difference in the
tools. Tony will be your first point of contact.
world. Crown prepares graduates for leadership roles
The successful candidate might come from
wherever God calls them to serve. Crown has been a
the academic or the business world; he/she
leader in developing both online Christian education as
will have a love of Christian higher education,
well as hybrid partnerships with churches to provide
with proven strategic planning capabilities and
high-quality education anywhere in the world.
financial acumen skills to steward the college. The first section of this document provides an
Our current President, Dr. Joel Wiggins, will leave Crown
understanding of the college, while the second
on June 30, 2021, to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
provides an understanding of the scope and
Dr. Wiggins, who has so ably served as President since
responsibilities of the role. The final page explains
2013, will leave Crown in a strong position financially, academically, and relationally with partner churches and others. Beyond these accomplishments, there are still many opportunities for mission and impact growth.
the candidacy process. We hope to consider a pool of candidates in late November and determine the next President in late February or March. If you read this document as a friend and/or determine that you are not the right person for this role, we
Thank you for your interest in Crown College and your prayerful consideration of how God may use you in our future.
ask you to prayerfully forward this document to any colleagues you consider potential candidates. Finally, to any reader of this letter, I ask you to pray for the college, the next President, and the search process.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Gordon Paisley CHAIRMAN, CROWN COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Pat Costello CHAIRMAN, SEARCH COMMITTEE
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WHO IS CROWN COLLEGE? HISTORY OF INNOVATION Crown College began as a small Bible College in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1916. For over 100 years, Crown has focused on preparing students to live out their faith in the world. Now located 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities, Crown offers on-campus, online, and graduate degree programs. The community supports 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams and summer outreach programs around the globe. Though a lot has changed, the dedication to helping students grow in their faith has not. The institution’s programs deeply integrate a Christian worldview into every class, helping students to become all that God desires for them to be. Crown looks forward to the next 100 years through continued innovation in Christian higher education.
FORWARD FACING Crown College is always interested in what Christian
On-campus, Crown continues to look at how to better
higher education will look like. The institution's first online
serve the Minnesota community. In 2020, Crown shifted
class was launched in 1999, which speaks to the innovative
the semester schedule from the traditional sixteen-week
outlook of the college. Crown also has two learning
semester to two eight-week modules. This innovative
centers outside of Minnesota which offer students the
shift gives greater flexibility to students by aligning with
flexibility of the online program with the value of in-
the online programs. Crown is also launching the Crown
class sessions. Crown has partnered with dozens of
Experience in the Fall of 2021. This program deepens our
churches, providing valuable education at a discounted
commitment to our original call while furthering faith,
rate while gaining practical skills at their local church.
academics, and personal development — providing students with a more holistic college experience.
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THE MISSION Provide a Biblically-based education for Christian leadership in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the Church-at-large, and the world. Institutional Values: Christ-Centered- Christ is the foundation of all
Affiliation
that Crown does. From classrooms to chapel services, from dorms to the dining center, every
Crown College is the Midwest regional college
student is built up in their faith in Jesus.
of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a missionary-oriented denomination with a national
Academically Excellent- Crown provides a
office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
meaningful experience in whatever degree a student is seeking. Students should be able to translate
More at cmalliance.org
from theory to the practical skills. Crown graduates will be a positive addition wherever they work.
Statement of Faith Globally Connected- Students will be well-versed and connect with the world. Students explore
View the statement of faith here:
the world in their studies and their faith.
crown.edu/our-theology
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CROWN + BEYOND The heart of Crown College exists on-campus in Minnesota. Students gain the full experience of faith, learning, and personal growth through a loving community. Crown has extended beyond the walls to offer fully-online programs, hybrid programs in locations like Atlanta and Omaha, Early College, Partnerships, and more.
To find out more about each of these, visit crown.edu/about
On-Campus
Online
Hybrid Locations
The School of Arts and Science
Both undergraduate and graduate
Hybrid locations in Nebraska and
allows students to attend a
degrees are offered in the School of
Atlanta provide the Crown online
traditional program on the beautiful
Online Studies and Graduate Studies.
experience with a physical site, which
campus in Minnesota. The focus
Most of these programs are 100%
offers a weekly in-class meeting —
extends beyond the roots in Bible
online and provide students with a
giving students the best of both
training. Today, students gain a
flexible, practical, affordable Christian
worlds in their hometown.
Biblical foundation in over
educational experience.
forty programs.
Early College
Professional Development
Partnerships
Students can earn college credit
Crown has developed training
Crown has more than eighteen
in high school through the state's
institutes for non-degree-seeking
partnerships with other academic
PSEO (Post Secondary Education
students who wish to further
institutions, churches, gap
Options) program or, more generally,
develop their skills such as Crown
year programs, professional
through Crown's dual enrollment
Ministry Training Institute (CMTI).
development agencies, and
options. These programs include
There are currently four institutes
more. These partnerships extend
in-person, online, hybrid, private
with more options coming.
Crown's reach into communities
school, and homeschool options.
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across the United States.
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CROWN BY THE NUMBERS STUDENTS
FACULTY + STAFF
1522
18:1
71%
FACULTY
TERMINAL
RATIO
DEGREE
28
64
FACULTY
STAFF
STUDENT/
TOTAL STUDENTS
870
652
ENROLLED
ENROLLED
ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS
ONLINE STUDENTS
FACULTY WITH
FULL-TIME
479
TRADITIONAL
ONLINE
ONLINE
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
GRADUATE
UNDERGRAD
PSEO
ON-CAMPUS
362
290
391
FULL-TIME
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
MINNESOTA CAMPUS ACADEMICS
ATHLETICS
15
10
16
UNDERGRAD
GRADUATE
ATHLETIC TEAMS
DEGREES
DEGREES
ONLINE
NCAA DIV III
ONLINE
46
18+
ON-CAMPUS DEGREES
Moved to current campus:
200
PARTNERSHIPS
UNDERGRAD
1916
Established in the year:
46%
STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE
1970
Acres of park-like campus
LAKESIDE PROPERTY
ATHLETICS Campus spans in between two cities
MINNESOTA CAMPUS STUDENT PROFILE
ST. BONIFACIUS, MN and
27%
45%
OF STUDENTS
STUDENTS FROM
ARE PEOPLE
OUTSIDE
OF COLOR
MINNESOTA
90%
WACONIA, MN
SPRING TO FALL RETENTION Hybrid locations in
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states: NE and GA
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ACCREDITATION Crown College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Nursing: Crown is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Enrique Crown College holds membership in a “The MBA program helped me build the confidence
number of professional organizations:
and knowledge needed to launch a nonprofit mission that focuses on ending the cycles of
› Association of Christian Schools International
addiction, homelessness, and abuse within the Native American communities across North America.”
› Association of Christians in Student Development
› Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
› Minnesota College and University Professional Association Find out more: crown.edu/accredited
Nora “I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow. Being at Crown makes you want to stay for the rest of your life. But being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.”
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PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE The Position
The challenges are many but fundamentally fall into two categories. First, the President of Crown must
The President of Crown College serves as the senior
create a shared vision internally and externally that
executive, having and exercising overall leadership for
results in a clear, compelling identity and a distinct
the College. The President serves as the institutional,
niche within the changing and increasingly challenging
academic, and spiritual leader of the school community.
landscape of Christian higher education. Second, the
The President of Crown College is accountable to
President must develop a sustainable business model
the Board of Trustees for compliance with the By-
and strategic partnerships that are crucial to assure
Laws and Board Governance Policies for the overall
adequate funding for operations, facility improvements,
leadership and management of Crown College, to set
program clarity, and expansion. Such funding will require
strategy and to achieve its goals and objectives.
a strategic balance between tuition income, donor income, endowment size, and a reduced dependence
The President’s Oversight: Cabinet Members and Areas of Focus
on government subsidies and need for student loans.
The opportunities at Crown College are within reach. › Academic Affairs
The school benefits from the passion and commitment
› Finance and Operations
of faculty and staff who pour themselves into the well-
› Enrollment and Marketing
being of students and each other. Crown is a community
› Student Development
that often refers to itself as a “family.” Students are
› Development/External Relations
known by name, and they develop life-long friendships
› Online and Extensions
in the context of a growing and caring Christian culture. Recent additions of church partnerships and
The Call, the Challenges, and the Opportunities
internships across the US and school presence in Omaha & Atlanta, along with a strong online education program, are examples of innovation and provide
Crown College has served students and their
possibilities for further expansion. Crown College is a
families for over 100 years as an institution. We
safe and intimate community located just 40 minutes
have a deep desire to build on the foundation of
outside of Minneapolis with the benefits of both wide-
the past and to continue to prepare graduates to
open spaces and easy access to the Twin Cities.
live out their faith and to impact the world.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NEXT PRESIDENT Spiritual Leadership
Academic Leadership
› The President of Crown College must ensure that the
› The President of Crown College should have a deep
institution stays true to the mission of “Providing a
commitment to academic excellence and a level of
biblically-based education for Christian leadership in the
personal accomplishment in scholarship that reflects
Christian and Missionary Alliance, and the Church-at-
that same commitment.
large.” › This person needs to foster and communicate the › Crown’s President will be a spiritually mature Christian displaying Christ-centered servant leadership that
meaningful integration of faith and learning in the lives and work of students, educators, and staff.
integrates faith and work.
Community Relations + Fundraising Leadership › The President will be known as a person of impeccable character, respected as trustworthy, living the values of integrity, service, and respect for others.
› The next President should possess a demonstrated ability in developing relationships and alliances that lead to significant financial contributions to Crown College.
Institutional Leadership › Crown College’s President will build, equip, and work › The next President will have proven leadership skills, strategic planning capabilities, and financial acumen, in
closely with the development team of the college to ensure fundraising continuity and success.
order to effectively steward the resources of the college and ensure financial health.
› The President should provide leadership to the faculty, staff, and students that encourages participation in the
› The President must also be an influencer with contagious
community.
enthusiasm. The ability to engage and stimulate confidence on the part of all the constituencies in the
Enrollment Leadership
Crown College community is important. › The President must be key in the development of new › The President will need to build, lead, and motivate the team, inspire enthusiasm, cast the vision, and drive new
strategies and programs in order to address the decline in enrollment and establish a growth curve.
initiatives that are appropriate for Crown College. › The President will move decisively to accelerate the growth and reputation of Crown College. They must prioritize academic programs, strategically adding programs and majors in line with the college's goals.
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have many of the following areas of experience: › An advanced degree: PhD in Education or a related
› Able to take strategic and calculated risks.
field, with experience in understanding and leading a team through growth and challenges of Christian Higher Education.
› Or, a demonstrated commitment and calling to
› Relational, personable, and inspiring to diverse teams and audiences.
› Fundraising/financial development
Christian Education, with a Business background and superb track record that demonstrates growth and innovation.
› Experience in gaining partnerships and commitment from a variety of different venues is highly valued.
› Highly flexible and adaptable, able to think “outside the box.”
› A track record of leading sustainable and responsible growth: enrollment/retention
› Board governance and development — demonstrated ability to recruit and train Board-level talent.
› Speaking and communication experience, with the ability to present Biblical insights in a wide spectrum of venues in engaging ways.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES + CHARACTER QUALITIES › A deep, mature, personal faith in Jesus Christ that informs daily living.
› Have a strong relational, community orientation. Understand and model the importance of the relational culture at Crown.
› A person of prayer, seeking the wisdom of the Lord. › Valuing and able to hear perspectives other than their › Views this role as a “call,” has a passion for overseeing
own. Willing to seek out and understand opposing
Crown College, a college that teaches and builds
views. Be willing to change their mind after listening to
Christian leaders for God’s Kingdom.
other perspectives.
› Humble with a servant’s heart; has an ego for the mission of Crown, not for the role of President or individual gain. A person of the highest integrity.
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PROCESS OF CANDIDACY After reading this Opportunity Profile, if you sense the gifts and experience God has given you are a good match
5. Describe the core attributes of your philosophy concerning Christian Higher Education.
for Crown College, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. SIMA Partners will keep all candidate information
Provide the names and contact information (telephone
and conversations confidential. You may contact us at
numbers and e-mail addresses) for four references who
any stage of the process to get more information and/
know you and your career well enough to comment on
or to ask questions. (Contact information below)
your suitability for the presidency of Crown College. References will only be contacted after we have
Please provide the following documents and responses for review:
requested and received your permission to do so.
Submit this information in Microsoft Word › A current resume or CV.
or PDF format to:
› Responses to the following
Tony Kroening,
(approximately 2 pages per question):
SIMA Partners tkroening@simapartners.com Phone: 612-801-4136
1. A brief autobiography, including your testimony and walk with the Lord.
In the subject line of the email, please identify as “Crown College President”
2. A statement of your stance on distinctives, doctrine, and theology as it relates to both Crown College and the Christian and Missionary Alliance Denomination. 3. What is it about this position that attracts you at this particular time in your life? 4. Using what you have learned about Crown College from the website, this Opportunity Profile, and any other research you chose to conduct, what skills and experiences in your life lead you to believe that you can be an effective leader for the school?
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