SHAPING OUR FUTURE

STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT 2.0 1151 North State Street Year in Review – April 2016 Elgin, Illinois 60123 847.628.2500 JudsonU.edu 2-3 ACADEMIC LIFE

4-5 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

6-9 ENROLLMENT & RETENTION

10 -11 COMMUNITY CARE & DEVELOPMENT

12-13 STUDENT LIFE

14-15 TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC LIFE Judson University will have an engaging, innovative and robust academic life.

TWO NEW MASTER PROGRAMS Master of Arts in Human Services Administration Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

THE DEMOSS CENTER FOR WORSHIP IN THE PERFORMING ARTS More than prospective students In December 2015, Judson’s fine arts center was renamed The Demoss attended open house events in Rockford and Center for Worship in the Performing Arts. Dennis and JoAnn Demoss Elgin with many students of Barrington, Ill., gave a gift to the Center to support various worship applying within days of ministries ranging from performance ministry ensembles and the the events. in-house Dark Room Studios to the technological infrastructure of the 90 Thompson Center’s classrooms and theater. UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE The Master of Human Services Administration will The University Assessment Committee reviewed the Payroll and EMBRACING A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURIALISM begin this spring in Rockford and the Master in Clinical Personnel Department and is preparing to review the Art & Design Mental Health Counseling will being in the Fall in The University is fostering a culture of entrepreneurialism on campus through its annual Shark Tank event. The next event will Department. The following programs are also on the schedule for Rockford. The university is currently seeking a Clinical be held November 2016. In the coming months, the University will create a “maker space” in Lindner Tower and will renovate review this spring: Residential Life, Campus Post Office, Judson Student Mental Health Counseling Program chair. Classroom D into the MBA Classroom, which will be sponsored by the World Leaders Forum and Dr. Susan and David Wesner. Organization, Music, Office of Registration and Records, History and Intercultural Studies, and Business (Traditional Undergraduate).

2 / Shaping Our Future CAMPUS

MASTER PLAN BEFORE

AFTER Judson University will develop a clear vision for developing campus facilities and related infrastructure for the next decade.

PLANS FOR NEW STUDENT HOUSING The University is currently arranging for financing and anticipates breaking ground for fall 2016 on a new student housing project.

IMPROVEMENTS ON CAMPUS • Thanks to the generous support of Cindy and David Hoag, the chapel was renovated over Christmas break to remove the pews, install new flooring and use more than 500 chairs for this important worship space. • Judson consolidated the Counseling Center and Wellness Center in a newly renovated space to create the University Wellness Center. This renovation was sponsored by Cindy and David Hoag. Cindy is a trustee of Judson University and her father, Lynn Wheaton, worked for the university in Advancement.

4 / Shaping Our Future ENROLLMENT DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC MARKETING PLANS

& RETENTION NUMBER OF TIMES JUDSON’S ENROLLMENT SERVICES TEAM CONNECTS WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Seniors Seniors Seniors Sophomores Juniors Judson University will develop clear goals for growth in (Leads) (Inquires) (Admitted) enrollment and retention for the next five years as well as 11 6 12-14 23 31 (every 2 weeks) strengthen the foundation for both for the next decade. Emails

5-YEAR NEW TRADITIONAL 1 3-5 3 3-5 5 PHILOSOPHY OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION (additional) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT Mail Pieces Judson University strives to recruit and retain a diverse and academically sound student ENROLLMENT GOALS* body that reflects our vision and mission as a Christian liberal arts university. Judson aims to increase recruitment of future graduates across all programs and sub-categories 2014 Actual 289 – 1 to Inquiries – 1 1 through quality and diverse academic programs, competitive financial assistance, (every 6-8 weeks) (every 4-6 weeks) (every 2-4 weeks) 2015 Actual 239 Recurring Calls and targeted recruitment orchestrated by our marketing and admissions staff. Upon recruitment, Judson University will emphasize retention by cultivating a welcoming 2016 Goal 289 environment for students of all backgrounds and experiences, offering academic PLANNED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS PLANNED PRESS RELEASES support services, and prioritizing student-centered service and satisfaction. 2017 Goal 312 Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Combined Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Combined 2018 Goal 337

602 136 ENROLLMENT GOALS 2014 Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Goal* 2017 Goal* 2018 Goal* 380 88 114 222 76 Adult Undergraduate 289 307 321 334 345 168 60 94 Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership 63 32 34 36 38 74 28

Master of Business Administration 21 56 93 100 105 Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual

Master of Leadership in Ministry 0 7 11 13 15 FACEBOOK TALLIES TWITTER TALLIES LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM Master of Architecture 20 21 20 20 22 as of 6/17/15 as of 2/19/16 as of 6/17/15 as of 2/19/16 as of 2/19/16 as of 2/19/16 Master of Education in Literacy 18 17 18 18 18

Doctorate of Education in Literacy 11 27 36 36 36 4,257 9,286 6,528 500 3,728 Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling — — 24 42 60 6,610 Master of Human Services Administration — 11 24 26 28 1,964 2,204 152 1,058 1,066 1,024 1,072 76 Total 422 478 581 625 667 Likes Visits Likes Visits Tweets Following Followers Tweets Following Followers Followers Posts Followers Following

6 / Shaping Our Future * Goals adjusted to reflect actual %. Shaping Our Future / 7 PLANS TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT INCLUDED ADDING THREE NEW TEAMS: MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BOWLING AND MEN’S LACROSSE.

NEW BOWLING COACH: ASTRID VALIENTE Judson’s Athletic Department announced the addition of a university men’s and women’s bowling program in October 2015, and Astrid Valiente is the new coach. Valiente is a nationally and internationally recognized bowler. She graduated from the University of Pikeville (Ky.) magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. While there, she won the NAIA National Championship in 2011-2012 and her team was the Intercollegiate Team Championships Runners-up from 2012-2014. As a part of the Puerto Rico National team, she won Puerto Rican Bowler of the Year in 2010. She was also a Tournament of Americas medalist in 2010, Cambowl Mayor medalist in 2010, and a CONCECABOL (Central and Caribbean Bowling Confederation) medalist in 2011.

NEW LACROSSE COACH In November 2015, Judson Athletic Department reinstated its men’s lacrosse. Leading the team is new coach Jared Nies. Nies played collegiate lacrosse for four years at Grantham, Pennsylvania’s Messiah College, a NCAA OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Division III school. During his college career, he was team captain, named to the Second Team All-Commonwealth This spring, the Office of Diversity and Spiritual Development opened. Three student organizations were formed: the Diversity Club, squad, and he served as defensive coordinator and recruitment specialist. the International Club and the Black Student Union Club. HIGHLIGHTS WHY IS DIVERSITY IMPORTANT AT JUDSON UNIVERSITY? ACT Scores GPA Scores From People are important to God. People are also important to our mission and the reason for the existence of Judson University. JUDSON SCHOLARSHIP 30 + 3.9 + Illinois – 44 California – 1 We educate people and teach them how to think critically, and creatively while being in community. 18 Students 35 Students DAY LAUNCHES Wisconsin – 7 Florida – 1 Diversity as a concept is reflective of God’s kingdom and is a part of the strategic mission and vision of Judson University. Diversity This year, Judson launched 27 – 29 3.5 – 3.89 Indiana – 4 Nebraska – 1 16 students 18 Students is not a problem to be solved and is not about being divisive in an organization. At Judson, diversity is mission critical. Demographic a Scholarship Day Program Iowa – 2 New York – 1 and invited 69 students to 23 – 26 3.0 – 3.5 changes in the United States and the global nature of education demands that leveraging diversity be considered a core success strategy. campus and awarded $1.6 35 students 12 Students Kansas – 2 Nevada – 1 million in scholarships. Michigan – 2 Pennsylvania – 1 Our desire is to bring Judson University to a point of cultural competency at the end of 2020, where we are embracing the differences Arizona – 1 Virginia – 1 as a source of spiritual strength and as God sees it, since he created a majority of the diversity.

THE HONORS PROGRAM Retention Efforts Academically, current Honors students have taken a total of 590 credit hours of honors coursework from offerings in 11 different disciplines, and 10 seniors have submitted research project proposals STUDENT SUCCESS REFERRAL (EARLY ALERT) SYSTEM for this semester. This year, the program added honors sequences for the majors in Art and Design. Since implementing the Student Success Referral System, Judson has the ability to provide a higher level of alert to retention It continues to offer sequences in Architecture, Education, Math and Science. The university is issues at the institution. The new system has allowed university staff and administration to collaborate on student retention working on a sequence for Psychology. issues, identify solutions, meet student needs, and provide students with the knowledge of available campus resources. On the co-curricular side, The Honors Program continues to organize both the Constitution Day IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW READING TOOL lecture series and Judson’s Student Research Day. In connection with the Constitution Day event. Judson purchased the Firefly/Kurzweil software, a powerful reading tool to help students with ADA accommodations, those who Honors students took their first study trip to Washington D.C., over spring break. Honors students need extra study help, and for students where English is their second language. This software saves Judson the cost of having commenced a “Lunch with a Professor” event to foster relationships between students and faculty readers for students who require this accommodation. It allows the student to select the type of reader, the language, the speed, outside the classroom, and a “Stress Relief Study Break” event bringing puppies to campus during and how they want the material read (one sentence at a time or a paragraph at a time). Students can upload their books, articles, exam week. The Honors Program is again providing the bulk of the student volunteers for the or papers to the site. They can also take notes on the site, and the site will outline their papers. Judson currently has 39 students World Leaders Forum. The university is testing possibilities for Honors housing by offering who have signed up to use this service. incoming Honors students the opportunity to room with another Honors student.

8 / Shaping Our Future Shaping Our Future / 9 DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVENESS COMMUNITY CARE In September 2015, Chad S. Briggs was named director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Judson University. Prior to this appointment, Chad was a research associate at the Center for & DEVELOPMENT Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. He also spent 15 years in various roles as a researcher, research consultant and assessment coordinator at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) in Carbondale, Ill. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and a master’s degree in Applied Experimental Psychology from SIUC. Judson University will take care of Currently, he is an SIUC doctoral candidate in Applied Psychology, with a research focus on the the people who are dedicated prevalence and predictors of religious service attendance in America. WELLNESS CENTER UNIFIED IN THE UNIVERSITY CENTER Judson University moved the Health Center and Counseling Center into one shared office space. to the University’s vision and mission. Whole-person care is facilitated when care is offered all in one location. Combining the centers has allowed staff to better advocate for the needs of students as they deal with chronic and acute illnesses, along with mental health issues. Combining the offices is an asset as staff are able to recognize, provide for and coordinate the general physical and emotional health of the students in a timely matter to keep them on a path to wellness. Renovation to this space was made possible through the generous sponsorship of Cindy and David Hoag. Cindy is a trustee of Judson University and her father, Lynn Wheaton, worked for Judson’s Advancement Office.

ALUMNI WORLD LEADERS FORUM INSPIRATIONAL SERIES: • Class Delegates, engaged with their alumni classes, now number 30 traditional and NICK VUJICIC 16 non-traditional alumni leaders Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic was the charter speaker • Increased readership, following and engagement through alumni social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for Judson’s first World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series in • Alumni involvement in serving groups such as the Judson Spiritual Council and President’s October 2015. During his presentation, the author, speaker Advisory Board and family man who was born without limbs took on tough • Increased participation at Homecoming that included Network Night, Tribute Event for issues like bullying and suicide but also spoke of God’s Dr. Dick Besancon and Professor Ted Hsieh, Alumni Awards and the Alumni Athletic Hall continued guidance, love and grace. The day also included of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony a presentation by movie director Josh Weigel, who produced • Global Outreach Trip to Belize – March 2016 with alumni and current students the award-winning 2009 short film, “The Butterfly Circus,” • Alumni blog that includes a monthly devotion for alumni and Hollywood actor Doug Jones, who along with Vujicic, starred in the film. Location of Alumni Regional Gatherings Since June 2015:

Colorado gathering Chicago Yacht Cruise Appleton, WI Indianapolis, IN Columbus, OH in June 2015 in August 2015 in October 2015 in November 2015 in November 2015 10 / Shaping Our Future STUDENT LIFE

CHAPEL THEME The Judson University experience for our students Throughout the year, Judson University focused its chapel services on the New Testament book of Colossians. The emphasis will be spiritually enriching and intellectually challenging was placed on SEEing how God has changed us, radically altering our identity, and has already made us like Him. as well as include co-curricular experiences that help our students become well-rounded people.

STRATEGY CREATED FOR CLUBS Natalie Senatore, Judson’s director of Student Life, designed both a “Club” and “Special Interest Group” designation to address the needs of student organizations. Clubs can become funded and have higher requirements for involvement in JSO and campus life. Special interest groups can organize around topics or areas of interest and passion. Natalie also designed manuals for each type of grouping and implemented a new club application process, which was trialed over fall 2015. She has also streamlined the JSO campus event planning with club events as well as gave additional resources to small student organizations within the larger campus culture.

CLUB LIST 2015-2016 • AIAS (American Institute • Exercise and Sports Science Club • Phi Alpha Theta Society-History • Theta Alpha Kappa of Architecture Students) • FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) • Psi Chi Society-Psychology Society-Biblical Studies • AIGA (American Institute • Illinois Iota chapter of Pi Mu • Reel Conversations • ACA (Association of of Graphic Artists) Christian Architects) Epsilon Society-Math • Rock Scaling Guild • Alpha Lambda Delta • Intramurals • JUProv (Improv Team) Society-Freshman Honor Society • Symphonic Band • Jazz Ensemble • Judson Business Society • Chamber Music Ensembles • Student Sustainability Committee • Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) • Clifford Court • Chamber Singers • Tau Sigma Delta Society • Media Experience • Choir • The Judson Brass

INTRAMURALS Judson University’s Intramurals Program offered volleyball and soccer in the fall. In the spring, basketball was offered for nine weeks, indoor dodgeball for four weeks and outdoor kickball for four weeks. More than 258 students took part in 31 teams as part of intramurals.

CHAPEL SERVICES ARE NOW OFFERED THROUGH PODCASTS: CHAPEL EVENTS ARE LISTED ON OUR WEB PAGE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/judson-university-chapel/id804424457?mt=2 www.judsonu.edu/chapel 12,000+ downloads 12 / Shaping Our Future TECHNOLOGY Judson University will more fully integrate technology into the academic, co-curricular and business affairs of the institution.

JENZABAR IMPLEMENTATION 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (Complete) (In Process) (In Process)

JX Framework Retention/Early Cognos (reports Financial Aid to JX General Ledger Registration to JX Alert Only for Pres Office) to JX Judson began a multi-year Advancement General Service General Service implementation process to to JX Financial Aid Academic Planner Projects General Service Projects Projects update its database and utilize General Service JX Accounts Projects Receivable the Jenzabar Enterprise Management Resource Planning System. Retention/Part 2 General Service Projects

General Service Projects: MyJudson Mobile, MyJudson Portal Improvements, Chapel Attendance, IPEDS, Advancement, Student Accounts and Financial Aid.

Judson University welcomes Hasi Smith of Batavia, Ill., as the new vice president for University Information Systems. Hasi, a Judson alum, has spent the past two decades as director of Information Systems and Telecommunications at Delnor Health Care System in Geneva, Ill. During that time, she provided overall leadership on information technology strategy and led key initiatives, which drove quality and performance improvements within the health system.

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STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT 2.0 1151 North State Street Year in Review – April 2016 Elgin, Illinois 60123 847.628.2500 JudsonU.edu