FACT BOOK 2019–2020 Transforming Minds. Engaging Culture. Table of Contents Board of Trustees . 3 Enrollment by Gender . 58 Mission & Vision . 4 Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity . 60 Strategic Plan . 5 Enrollment by State/U .S . Territory . 62 History of Southeastern . 6 International Enrollment . 64 Points of Excellence . 8 Enrollment by Denomination . 66 Dr. Andrew H. Permenter Alumni Relations . 10 Enrollment by AG District . 68 Vice President, Institutional Accreditation . 12 Faculty Division & Rank . .. 70 Research & Effectiveness Institutional Memberships . 13 Instructional Faculty . 72 [email protected] Organizational Charts . 14 Instructional Faculty Demographics . 74 Athletics . 24 Student-to-Faculty Ratio . 75 Dr. Cody J. Lloyd Clubs & Organizations . .26 Faculty & Staff . 76 Associate Vice President, Library & Computer Resources . 27 Applications for Information Management Missions . .. 28 Freshman Admission . 78 [email protected] Tuition & Fees . 30 SAT, ACT & GPA for Tuition, Room & Board Comparison . 34 Entering Freshmen . 80 Dr. Kenneth Reaves Financial Aid – New Undergraduates . 36 Completions . .. 82 Director, Research & Strategic Projects Academic Programs . 38 Retention Rates . 88 [email protected] Unrestricted Education . 42 Graduation Rates . 89 Honors Program . 44 On-Campus Enrollment . 91 Published in November 2019 Enrollment Summary . 46 Housing Capacity . 92 © 2019 Southeastern University Enrollment by Major . 48 Campus Housing . .. 93 1000 Longfellow Blvd. Total Enrollment . 54 Lakeland, Florida 33801 Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment . 56 1 Board of Trustees Rev . Terry Raburn | Chairman Rev . M . Wayne Blackburn | Vice Chairman Rev . John Jordan | Secretary Dr . Kent Ingle | University President Rev . Tommy Barnett | University Chancellor Rev. Abner Adorno Rev. Kenneth Draughon Mr. Matthew Potter Rev. Roger Archer Rev. Mark Jakelsky Rev. Judy Rachels Rev. Luke Barnett Rev. John K. Jordan Dr. Terry Roberts Dr. Mark Batterson Rev. Steve Mason Mr. Scott Williams Dr. Jennifer Closshey Rev. Ricardo Orsini Dr. Doug Witherup Dr. David Docusen Rev. Jeffery Portmann Rev. John Wootton 3 Mission Statement Equipping students to discover and develop their divine design to serve Christ and the world through Spirit-empowered life, learning and leadership . Vision Statement Southeastern University is anchored by Spirit-empowered education in a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community. Southeastern’s global impact is marked by a deep commitment to transforming minds and engaging culture through the integration of faith, learning and service. Each student’s divine design is nurtured and unleashed through the investment of faculty and staff, relationships within the community, the rigor of scholarship, diverse learning experiences and the discipline of spiritual formation, which propels students into a lifetime of serving the world in the Spirit of Christ. 4 Strategic Plan Our Core Values 1. A university absolutely committed to Christ-like formation 2. A university of educational breadth and depth 3. A university of faculty distinction 4. A university that thinks globally 5. A university committed to serving human needs in our community and in communities around the world 6. A university characterized as a community of grace 7. A university that is student-focused at all times Our Five-Year Plan To create a university of curricular and co-curricular excellence with a faculty of distinction, diverse student population, strong financial base and culture of high performance and quality. 5 History of Southeastern University Southeastern University was founded in 1935 by Alabama District Superintendent J.C. Thames and other Southeastern District leaders. Originally named the Alabama Shield of Faith Institute, it was renamed the South-Eastern Bible Institute (SEBI) in 1936. Guy Shields was the first president. Originally located in a former high school building in New Brockton, Alabama, the school opened its doors to students on November 4, 1935, under the direction of four faculty members. Two years later, on May 22, 1937, the first graduation exercises were held. Seventeen students received diplomas for the two-year academic program. SEBI continued classes in New Brockton until 1940 when a decision was made to consolidate the school with Beulah Heights Bible Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. The school was known from 1940 to 1942 as the Beulah Heights-South-Eastern Bible Institute. In the fall of 1942, Rev. Ralph Byrd allowed the school to relocate to his congregation at 301-7 Capital Ave., SW in Atlanta, where it then was once again named the South-Eastern Bible Institute. In 1946, the board of directors voted to secure a permanent location for the full development of the school. A new campus location was purchased later that year in Lakeland, Florida. The Atlanta campus was sold, and development of the new site began. From 1946 to 1952, SEBI was located at the Lodwick School of Aeronautics in Lakeland. In 1952, the school moved to its present location at Longfellow Blvd. 6 Student body growth continued at the new central Florida campus along with the academic programs. SEBI became South-Eastern Bible College in 1956 when four- year Bachelor of Arts degree programs began. After adding education degrees, the college’s board of directors changed the school name to Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God in 1977. In 1986, Southeastern was granted regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This accreditation was reaffirmed in 1991, 2001 and 2011. In 2005, Southeastern College officially became Southeastern University, began offering its first master’s degree programs and formed the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Christian Ministries & Religion, and Education. Since then, the university has also formed the Colleges of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Natural & Health Sciences and, in 2014, began offering doctoral programs. What began in 1935 as a Bible-training school is now the largest Assemblies of God educational institution in America, producing future Christian leaders in the fields of church ministries, education, medicine, law, business, communication, psychology, social work, literature and music. 7 Points of Excellence Campus Growth Enrollment Growth In 2017, SEU completed the brand new Buena Vida Complex. This Southeastern has been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher 125,000 square-foot live/learn facility contains student resident halls, Education as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private, non-profit, classrooms, faculty offices, a tutoring center, music performance and master’s institutions. From 2007-2017 enrollment has increased 133%. education spaces, and a food court consisting of Einstein Bros. Bagels, New Programs Papa John’s Pizza, and Back Yard Burgers. This academic year has brought in a number of new programs offered Campus expansion has continued with the new 30,000 square-foot across all delivery methods. A total of 2 associate’s, 6 bachelor’s, 2 Welcome Center. This building is located in the grassy area in front of master’s degrees, and 15 minors/concentrations have been added. the Addison building. Our School of Unrestricted Education has experienced significant growth with more than 3,526 students enrolled in online, evening and extension site programs in more than 140 locations across the U.S. 8 Alumni Relations A few highlights from alumni this past year: Radiant Church. The church’s humble beginnings in a run-down movie theater didn’t keep it from thriving. Radiant Church’s Melony Bell (’08) was elected to the Florida House District 56 first service had 348 people attend and 30 people came to Christ seat, receiving 75% of the vote. She is serving Hardee, DeSoto, and following the service. The church now has four campuses in the parts of Polk counties. She formerly served on the Fort Meade City surrounding area, and has become the 13th fastest growing church Commission, including four terms as mayor. in America with 3,100 people attending. Dr. Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesus (’18) was appointed to the Tiffany Hammer (’17) serves as a worship pastor for Elevation position of General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God by the Church’s Uptown Campus in North Carolina. Elevation Worship’s General Presbytery at the 2019 General Council. Formerly the recent single “With You” features Tiffany as the lead vocalist. pastor of New Life Covenant, Choco was featured on the front cover Through the music released and her role as a worship pastor, of Time magazine and was named one of the 100 most influential Tiffany is able to minister to hundreds of thousands of people people in the world by the magazine. around the world. Brett Short (’93) works as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Matias Perttula (’13) is the Director of Advocacy at International University of Kentucky’s Medical Center. He also serves on the Christian Concern in Washington, D.C. In his role, he advocates Board for the Health Care Compliance Association’s Society of on behalf of persecuted religious groups around the world. Matias Corporate Compliance and Ethics. informs elected officials on the issues of international religious Aaron Burke (’05) has been leveraging his calling to reach the freedom and human rights, as he helps fight for justice through unchurched and started a church plant in Tampa, Florida, called petitions, hearings and legislative influences. 10 Two issues of the Southeastern alumni magazine were produced in Graduates to Date by College