Lee Fierbaugh, M.A. VP for Marketing & Enrollment JP Ab Abner, Ph Ph.D. D Assoc Professor of Psychology Assoc. & Occupational Therapy
rich heritage founded 1866
premier Christian liberal arts college p g
181 acres 1100 students 25 majors 3 graduate programs 75 full-time faculty
National Recognition • • • • • •
U.S. News & World Report – Best Colleges (#8 in South) U.S. News & World Report – Best Buys (#4 in South) National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE) Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI) Accreditation Grad School Acceptance www.milligan.edu/academics/reputation.htm
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Ch i ti lib Christian liberall arts t college ll Milligan
honors God by educating men and women as servant-leaders.
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Curriculum and faculty are Christ-centered Bible foundation: OT, NT, Christ & Culture God’s hand in all subjects
church affiliation Independent - Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
campus ministry Spiritual Formation Program Institute for Servant Leadership
What does it mean to be a Christian in today’s society?
liberal arts
well-rounded ll d d students t d t critical thinking skills i t integration ti off subjects bj t humanities, sciences, arts
Extensive interaction between faculty & students F lt dedicated Faculty d di t d to t teaching t hi Intentionally small class sizes
Core Relationship with God – – –
Bible: OT, NT, Christ & Culture College & Service Spiritual Formation Program
Relationship with One Another – – – –
Humanities Social Learning Ethnic Studies Speech
Relationship with Creation – – –
Fitness for Life Science Math
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Ancient and Medieval Cultures Renaissance and Early Modern Cultures 18th and d 19th Century C t Cultures C lt Cultures of the 20th and Early 21st Centuries
Humanities Program history, literature, philosophy, theology fine arts theology,
National Survey of Student Engagement, 2009 Supportive campus environment
Enriching educational experience
Similar Milligan
Student-faculty interaction
Active and collaborative learning
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Student Satisfaction Inventory, 2007 •academic advising effectiveness •campus life •campus support services •concern concern for the individual •instructional effectiveness •responsiveness to diverse p p populations •safety and security •service excellence •student centeredness
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Qualityy Academics are taken seriously Faculty among best in fields Accreditation National recognition
25 Majors in 10 Academic A d i Areas A Bible Business Education Humane Learning Nursing Communications Fine Arts Music Scientific Learning Social Learning
Degrees Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) MBA, M.Ed, MSOT
cross cultural experience London, Australia, London Australia China, China Costa Rica, Rica Cairo, Cairo Russia, Russia Oxford, Oxford Washington DC, DC Los Angeles, Uganda, Humanities European Study Tour, International Business Institute
f lt faculty
Christian scholars 75 full-time faculty 75% have Ph.D. career-based career based experience teaching faculty small classes
personal attention, life advice, and academic guidance
individual attention Student Success Program, Mentoring Program, First Year Experience
student t d t lif life
close-knit communityy 1,100 students, 40 states, 12 countries
student t d t activities ti iti Intramurals, student clubs, concerts, theatre, p pick-up p hoops, p residence halls, WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
residential campus 85% live on campus 6 residence halls + apartments Residence Hall staff Open Dorms twice a week, monitored
athletic success 50 Conference titles 57 NAIA National Tournaments All-Sports Trophy Ch Champions i off Character Ch Award A d Numerous All-Americans
Baseball - M Basketball – M&W Cheerleading – W Cross Country – M&W Golf – M&W Mountain Biking – M&W Soccer – M&W Swimming – M&W Tennis – M&W Track & Field – M&W Softball - W Volleyball - W
clubs & activities Intramural Athletics Arts Council Buffalo Ramblers hiking club Christian Pre-Law Association Language g g Club Recycling Committee Multicultural Affairs Committee Music Educators Club Photography g p y Club Student Government Association Social Affairs Student Nurses Association Honor Societies: Alpha Chi – national honor society Alpha Psi Omega – theatre Mu Kappa – missionaries Omicron Psi – non-traditional students Phi Alpha Theta – history Psi Chi – psychology Buffalo Yearbook Stampede Newspaper Phoenix Literary Magazine WUMC 90.5 FM Wired TV Program
music & fine arts Award winning theatre program Festival of One Act Plays & Short Films Milli Milligan Art A t Gallery G ll Senior Shows & Recitals Concert Choir Gospel Choir Brass Ensemble Orchestra Civic Band Jazz Ensemble String Quartet Pep Band Heritage
servant-leadership t l d hi
How will you lead l d your life?
f i h in faith i action i Servant-Leader Experience, missions, community service
life preparation p p Career Center, Buffs2Work, graduate school
Career Development • Career counseling services • Major/career exploration • Internship and summer job help • Job search resources • Grad school resources
l ti location
All America Region All-America beauty, cultural, historical, recreational
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wise investment tuition below national average 96% receive financial aid $5 million in scholarships
annual costs (2009-10)
T iti Tuition: $21,200 $21 200 Fees:
$660
Room & Board:
$5,650
TOTAL: $27,510
Milligan Aid MERIT
ANNUAL AWARDS
Honors
$11,000 to $23,000
Academic
$3,500 to $10,000
Fine Arts & Music
Vary
Athletic
Vary
Institute for Servant Leadership
$2,000
Work-Study
$1,016 to $2,032
NEED
ANNUAL AWARDS
Milligan College Grant
Up to $3,000
Financial Aid Timeline FALL/WINTER • Visit colleges & apply • Review financial aid info • Get an estimate
WINTER • Complete tax return • Complete FAFSA
SPRING • Receive and review Award Letter • Return signed Award Letter
FAFSA: STEP ONE Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Complete C l t tax t returns t • Submit ASAP after Feb 1 • Online: www.fafsa.ed.gov • Milligan’s code: 003511 • Get an early estimate! www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov SFS staff estimate based on EFC
financial aid Don’t shop by sticker price Consider value for your investment File your FAFSA early
the process
applying 3-4 3 4 colleges early fall of senior year accuracy & appearance matter know deadlines additional program applications standards may vary ACT/SAT, GPA expectations p make copies
Milligan app Factors Strength g of HS curriculum GPA Standardized test scores Recommendations Rolling (fall of senior year)
Decision Date: May 1
now what? h t? • complete visits • guidance id counselor l • file FAFSA by Feb 1 • watch deadlines • make decision • freshman orientation
Connections 2010 New Student Orientation When: April 16 & 17 June 11 & 12 Who: students and parents What: register for classes get your student ID meet faculty mentor meet classmates classmates, roommate sessions on college transition y Why: worry-free summer!