Methodist College AnnuAl RepoRt 2005 - Methodist University

Message From The PresidentDear Methodist College Family and Friends,The year 2005 was a time of continued growth for Methodist College. Academically, we beganour second master’s program, The Professional MBA at Pinehurst, while putting the final touches onour Master in Justice Administration program, which began in January 2006. Our Physician Assistantprogram celebrated its 10th anniversary, and new undergraduate majors were established in cardiacrehabilitation and strength and conditioning.The Seeds on Good Soil, A New Season campaign reached the $14.2 million mark, allowingus to begin construction on an addition to the Science Building and a Fitness and Wellness Centerin November 2005. This campaign—now in its final stages—has also added over $3 million to theCollege’s endowment. We are thankful for the generosity of our trustees and the many individuals, corporations, foundations andfriends of the College who made this success possible.I would also like to thank Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr, and Congressmen Bob Etheridge, Mike McIntyre and RobinHayes. Their efforts and support on our behalf brought new federal dollars to Methodist College for the first time in many years.Though our fall 2005 enrollment dropped 20 students from the previous year, we rebounded strongly in spring 2006 (up 34 fromlast year). The early numbers for fall 2006 are also very promising. An increasing trend in the number of residential students oncampus prompted some needed renovations on existing buildings as well as the start of construction on a new residence hall. The 92-bed state-of-the-art facility should be ready for student occupancy by fall 2006. This marks the first time that three buildings have beenunder construction at one time since the initial construction of the campus in the late 1950s.Methodist College athletic programs continue to strengthen, with men’s and women’s teams capturing six conferencechampionships during 2004-2005. We are especially proud of our Women’s Golf Team for winning their 8th-straight nationalchampionship.In closing, every moment of my 23 years with Methodist College has been exciting. While many new plans and programs are beingdeveloped, our historic mission of academic excellence and building good human beings remains unchanged.Sincerely,M. Elton HendricksPresidentMessage From The ChairmanDear Friends,On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to report that Methodist College isacademically and financially strong. Its trends in growth of number of students, financialresources and educational opportunities are promising, and the faculty and studentscontinue to stress a culture of excellence.With the launch of its third master’s program underway, Methodist College is continuingto build its reputation as a broad-based institution of academic learning. While it is arelatively young academic institution, I believe there are extraordinary opportunities aheadfor Methodist College that will enhance its future.The success of its recent fund-raising campaign confirms that the local community undoubtedly supports the missionof Methodist College. In its third capital campaign, Seeds on Good Soil, A New Season, the College raised more than $14million dollars. I believe this amount is the largest amount raised from private funding in the history of Cumberland County.This success would not have been possible without strong support from the local community. We were especially pleasedwith the support shown from major financial institutions with locations in Cumberland County.Finally, it is important that we continue to expand Methodist College, both academically and financially, to provideour youth; military community; working individuals who want to advance their careers; and those pursuing new careerinterests access to quality educational opportunities. Fewer goals are more worthwhile than providing an educationalopportunity to individuals who want to make a difference in society.Sincerely,Alfred E. Cleveland