JUST the FACTS a Brief Look at Who We Are in 2014-2015
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JUST THE FACTS A brief look at who we are in 2014-2015 The mission of Warner University is to graduate individuals who exemplify academic excellence and Christian character, who are prepared to lead and committed to serve. Warner University’s liberal arts curriculum prepares students to successfully meet the demands of today’s workplace and the challenges of graduate school. Graduates emerge as servant leaders who evaluate issues from a Christian perspective while striving to live out their belief in their communities, churches and homes. The administration, faculty and staff are qualified in their areas of service, and dedicated to the ministry of higher education. History: Warner University was founded in 1968 by the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana, as a liberal arts co- educational, Christian university. The campus was built on 300 acres was donated by Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Holland. The first commencement took place in 1972 with four graduates. Only two presidents have led Warner University. Dr. Leroy Fulton was the first president. Dr. Gregory V. Hall has led Warner as its second president since 1991. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Degree programs offered on-campus and on-line Bachelor degrees offered in more than 30 liberal arts and professional majors Specialized accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for Social Work program attained in 2013 NEW Bachelor Degrees in Sport Communication, Exercise & Sport Leadership, Agricultural Studies and Interdisciplinary Ministry Four graduate programs designed for working professionals: Master of Business Administration Now with concentrations in Accounting, International Business, and Human Resource Management Master of Science in Management Master of Arts in Education ENROLLMENT (FALL 2014) NEW Master of Ministry Master 124 Bachelor 830 ETHNICITY: 40% Black, 39% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Not-Reported, 2% Associate 184 Non-Resident,1% Asian,1% Multiple Races/ Ethnicities, <1% Native American and Pacific Islander Non-Degree Seeking 24 FROM: 29 states and 22 Foreign Countries Grand Total: 1,162 FLORIDA RESIDENTS comprise 88% of all students; 42% are from Polk County, Florida Entering Traditional Greatest number of Out of State students come from: Freshman Class 165 Georgia, Michigan, Kentucky, New York and Ohio 2013-14 Unduplicated Headcount 1,338 Adult, Graduate, FALL 2014 STUDENT BODY Traditional & Online Faculty: 112 faculty members 52% Men PROGRAM ENROLLMENT 654 508 and 48% Women 42 hold a Doctorate or GENDER 64% Male 32% Male other terminal degree 36% Female 68% Female Student/Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1 AVERAGE AGE 21 36 Financial Aid and Scholarships: 93% of first-time, full-time traditional undergraduate students received grants from federal, state and or institutional sources in the Fall of 2013. JUST THE FACTS A brief look at who we are in 2014-2015 (continued) ATHLETICS Member of the o National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division-II in The Sun Conference o National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division-I NAIA certified intercollegiate sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field (indoor/outdoor), Volleyball and Sand Volleyball The university also supports a Pep Band Athletic participation for Fall 2014: 420 students (64% of traditionally enrolled students) are participating in at least one of the 21 sports offered at Warner DEGREES AWARDED (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014) HONOR SOCIETIES Associate of Arts 44 During the 2013-14 academic year Associate of Science 11 59 students were inducted Bachelor of Arts 185 into at least one of the Bachelor of Science 3 7 academic honor societies chartered at Warner University Master’s 31 Grand Total Degrees: 274 Rankings: The 2013 report from Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) comparing the success of 2011-12 graduates from bachelor level programs among the 31 member institutions shows Warner ranks #7 for percentage of employed graduates (66.5%). Seniors participating in the 2013 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) were more satisfied with their entire educational experience at Warner than were seniors at other participating 4 year institutions (92% rated their entire educational experience was good or excellent at Warner University). Advancement: The beautiful 49,000 sq. ft. Dr. H. Darrel Darby Academic Building opened for the Fall 2014 school year. The building features classrooms, lecture halls, computer and science laboratories with academic programs located in cohesive units. Faculty have offices and space to conduct projects and meet with students. Warner will continue to grow with the groundbreaking of the new 38,000 sq. ft. Agriculture Complex in Spring 2015. This complex will include a livestock barn, equipment barn, greenhouse, classroom building, meeting pavilion, and administration building. Naming opportunities are still available. Warner is 5 miles south of Lake Wales, in Polk County, Florida. The 300-acre campus is found on Highway 27. Lake Wales is a town of approximately 12,000 and equal distance from Orlando and Tampa. ADMISSIONS CONTACT: 800.309.9563 Warner University 13895 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859 863.638.1426/800.949.7248 / www.warner.edu .