MNU Viewbook 2018-19

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IT STARTS WITH A COMMUNITY. MNU IS A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES PEOPLE, IDEAS AND FAITH. A place where professors are mentors, where classmates are friends and where friends are family. MNU is a community of learners who bring out the best in one another, hope the best for one another and light the path for one another.

THIS IS MNU. INNOVATORS

DREAMER

BELIEVER

THINKER

HELPER


ABOUT MNU Located in Olathe, KS (o-lath-uh) 20 minutes from Kansas City

40+ majors, 40+ minors, and 9 pre-professional programs

900+ undergraduates representing 43 states and 18 countries

PIONEERS

9 residence halls, 10 academic buildings including fine & performing arts center, athletics center & learning commons

TEAMMATES

ARTIST(S)

DOER

LEARNER

CREATOR

COMPETITOR

98% of students receive financial aid such as grants, scholarships and loans Expand Your Horizons! Study abroad in places like Australia, China, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Uganda, or England Over 40 regular season conference championships, 11 NAIA varsity teams and 2 junior varsity


MNU is about faith, community

and service. Not just the students, but the professors also aim for this.”

JOEY ALLIGIER / Haysville, KS / Ministry

... APPLYING YOUR HEART TO UNDERSTANDING ... PROVERBS 2:1-6

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WE ARE SCHOLARS. SCHOLARSHIP IS IMPORTANT AT MNU. Professors care deeply about the intellectual development of their students. With an average class size of 19 and student-faculty ratio of 18:1, professors and students form strong connections in the classroom, in the lab and beyond.

competing with graduate students for research opportunities or professors’ attention. Here, students are challenged and stretched intellectually. THIS IS MNU.

MAJORS AND MINORS Accounting

Forensic Science*

Music – Worship Arts

Art*

Graphic Design

Music Education

Associate of Arts

Health and Wellness*

Nursing

Bible and Theology

History

Organizational Leadership

Biology

History/Government and Social Studies Education

Physical Education

Biology Education Business Administration

Intercultural Studies

Political Science*

Business Psychology

International Business*

Psychology

Chemistry

Kinesiology

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Children and Family Ministry

Leadership*

Social Justice*

Christian Education*

Legal Studies*

Sociology

Communication

Marketing

Speech/Theatre Education

Computer Science

Mathematics

Sports Management

Criminal Justice

Mathematics Education

Theatre

Elementary Education

Middle Level Mathematics

Urban Ministry*

Engineering Dual Degree

Middle Level Science

Worship Arts*

English

Ministry

Youth and Family Ministry

English Language Arts Education

Music

Physics

*Denotes minor. Most majors also offered as a minor.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-professional programs prepare you for a professional degree after you graduate from MNU. Common pre-professional careers include: Medicine Occupational Therapy

19 allows professors to know students—not just their

MNU’s focus is undergraduate education, so undergrads aren’t

Law Athletic Training

An average class size of

Pharmacy Physical Therapy

Chiropractic Dentistry

Plus many more - MNU.edu/pre-professional

names but their stories.


WE ARE INNOVATORS ACADEMIC LIFE IS MORE THAN LISTENING TO LECTURES. Professors engage their students in the academic experience with innovative and hands-on learning methods. From board games to roleplaying to service learning, MNU professors offer something for every learning style. And being so close to Kansas City means MNU students have ample opportunities to put their learning into practice through internships and practicums. Here, learning is an immersive experience. THIS IS MNU.

The state-of-the-art nursing lab at MidAmerica was one of the

many reasons that I chose MNU. On my first day of clinical I was so surprised at how familiar I was with the hospital setting because it was almost identical to our nursing lab! The hands-on approach that my professors used in our labs set me up for success in the hospital setting. I am forever thankful for the way that the nursing program at MidAmerica prepared me for my nursing career!”

TAYLOR BROWNE / Leawood, KS / Nursing


Service Learning that Makes a Difference Service runs deep in our culture. Classes at MNU organize 5K races and blood drives, and “adopt� non-profit organizations and small churches to help them solve real-world problems. Students have also helped run ministry camps funded by a $600,000 grant from the Lilly Foundation.

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 THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS 100%

93%

100% of the class of 2016 preprofessional graduates are attending graduate school (programs in pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy).

92.6% of MNU’s 2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates passed the NCLEXRN® exam on the first attempt—higher than state and national averages.

96%

100%

96% of students agree/strongly agree that MNU’s business programs prepared them with the knowledge and skills to enter a career in business and/or pursue graduate school or professional certification.

100% of MNU education majors who completed the program passed their Praxis™ content exams in 2017-18.


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WE ARE BELI EVERS. CHRISTIAN FAITH IS AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT MNU, both inside the classroom and out. That doesn’t mean every student at MNU is a Christian, but it does mean that every truth presented in every classroom is measured against the truth of Christianity, that every campus policy is measured against the standards of Christianity, that every interaction is measured against the model of Christian love. Weekly chapel, on-campus Bible studies, mission trips and regular opportunities for community service all shape the rhythms of campus life, but the influence of faith goes even deeper. THIS IS MNU.

Two of MNU’s unique traditions are the Sowing Prayer and the Harvest Prayer. During orientation,

MNU alumni work and serve all over the world. They

new students write down their hopes for

commit to being the hands and feet of Jesus through

their time at MNU. Then they gather with

passionate service. You can start your journey to

their peers, professors and parents at the

global impact by participating in a Go Global mission

Harvest Prayer statue, where they literally

trip to destinations such as:

MAKE A LASTING IMPACT.

“plant” their dreams in the dirt and pray the “Sowing Prayer,” asking God to multiply those

Australia

Kenya

hopes and goals. Four years later, the same

Central African Republic

Paraguay

students gather again at the statue—now as

Ecuador

Peru

graduates—and pray a “Harvest Prayer” of

Guatemala

Sun Valley, AZ

thanks as they leave this place, prepared to

Haiti

Uganda

carry their gifts out into the world.

Honduras

Zambia

One of the greatest things that MNU has to offer

students is a community to thrive in spirituality. MNU challenged me to go outside of my comfort zone, and find God in the unexpected places and at unexpected times.”

CARLY DOANE / Lenexa, KS / Nursing


FOR WE ARE MEMBERS OF HIS BODY EPHESIANS 5:30 ...

One of my favorite things about

MNU is the community. I love that when I walk into class my professor calls me by name and asks about my family or my recent vacation. I know that I could approach any of my professors with any issue and they wouldn’t hesitate to help in any way they could-that is something you won’t find anywhere else. At MNU you are not another number or a face in the crowd, you are part of the family.”

KAYLEA SHERWOOD Owasso, OK / Biology & Kinesiology

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MO RE T HAN C LA SS MAT E S , ROOM M AT E S , O R T E A MMAT E S ,

WE ARE FRIENDS. PEOPLE KNOW EACH OTHER AT MNU. When you succeed, people know and celebrate with you. When you struggle, people know and extend a helping hand. When you miss class, your professors know that too and will offer support when you need it!

Here you’ll find friendship is central to success and community is the scaffolding around which an MNU graduate is built. Our students form bonds in and out of the classroom, through intramurals, worshipping together in chapel, residence life and favorite campus traditions. Everything at MNU is geared toward community and relational engagement. THIS IS MNU.


WE ARE COMPETITORS “FEAR THE ‘NEER!” PIONEER ATHLETICS ARE A VITAL PART OF MNU’S CAMPUS LIFE. With six men’s teams and seven women’s teams, varsity athletes make up almost a quarter of MNU’s student body. MNU students rally around their teams, and the discipline and teamwork of our athletes strengthens MNU’s culture of excellence in every area of life.

THIS IS MNU.

Being a student athlete at MNU is a

lot of fun, and I’ve enjoyed my experience over the last few years. Playing basketball has allowed me to meet so many people on campus, and I’ve been able to experience an amazing family atmosphere because of it. If you’re looking for a place where you feel at home, MNU is the place for you.”

TRISTIN WICKS / Marysville, KS Business Administration / Basketball

...BUT I PRESS ON...


. PHILIPPIANS 3:12

Our Own Shining Moment Our Pioneer women’s basketball team capped off the 2015-16 season with the NAIA Division I National Championship title.

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MNU is the perfect

school to balance both athletics and studies. The teachers are always so helpful and the fans make it so fun to cheer at the games. Being an athlete and watching our team encourage each other was an amazing experience!”

CAITLIN HARTLINE / Andover, KS Athletic Training / Cheer

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VARSITY SPORTS: Baseball* Softball Basketball (Men’s) Track & Field Basketball (Women’s) Volleyball* Cheerleading Cross Country Football Soccer (Men’s) Soccer (Women’s)

*also junior varsity

We compete in Division I of the NAIA in the Heart of America Conference. Keep up with all things Pioneer athletics:

#feartheneer


WHAT MAKES KC THE MIDWEST’S ‘IT’ CITY? THE ARTS CULTURE IS STRONG IN KC! Modern Art. Ballet. First Friday’s. A CITY OF CHAMPIONS. The Royals, Chiefs and Sporting KC are all here. GET READY TO ENJOY AN AMAZING FOOD SCENE. BBQ is serious business. Food trucks. International food festival.


WE ARE NEIGHBORS. MNU IS A TRULY AMAZING PLACE TO CALL HOME. Our beautiful campus sits in the middle of Olathe, Kansas, a safe and quiet suburb and an ideal location for learning and growth. But just 20 minutes away, students enjoy all the opportunities of Kansas City— concerts, museums, professional sports, great barbecue, not to mention internship and job prospects after graduation. Many of our alums love it here so much they live and work in and around the KC area. THIS IS MNU.

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DES MOINES

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NEBRASKA ILLINOIS

KANSAS CITY KANSAS

ST. LOUIS

OLATHE

MISSOURI WICHITA

OKLAHOMA ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA CITY

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...BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND... ROMANS 12:2

Ready for What’s Next We know you’re not ready to jump into a fulltime career just yet... But when that time comes, a degree from MNU will put you in the path of success.

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WE ARE INTENTIONAL. AT MNU, OUR MISSION IS TRANSFORMATION. Students are transformed intellectually, developing habits of thought that bring Christian truth to bear on every area of life. They are transformed spiritually, finding deeper faith and greater connection with the world through service. Most importantly, all this personal transformation equips MNU graduates to transform the culture where they live.

PRIVATE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS A GREAT INVESTMENT—in your professional life, yes, but also in the rest of your life. And it’s not as expensive as you might think. MNU’s financial aid office helps you find the money you need to make MNU a reality. More than 98% of MNU students receive financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans or work study. Some awards are made on the basis of financial need, others for academic merit or performance, and some for a combination of the two. THIS IS MNU.

VISIT

Spending time on campus is an important step in deciding if MNU is the right place for you. Come for an individual visit, or for an MNU Visit Days event. Learn more at MNU.edu/visit.

APPLY

When you’re ready for the next step, visit MNU.edu/apply.

CONTACT

The Admissions staff is ready to help. 913.971.3380 • admissions@MNU.edu


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