POSITION PROFILE | PROVOST SEARCH SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SOUTHEASTERN 1 Table of Contents An Exceptional Opportunity .................................................................... 3 Who We Are .................................................................................................. 5 About Southeastern .................................................................................... 7 SEU Fast Facts ............................................................................................. 8 Community .................................................................................................... 11 Academics ...................................................................................................... 13 Faculty ............................................................................................................. 14 Students | Campus Life .............................................................................. 15 SEU Worship ................................................................................................. 16 SEU Missions ................................................................................................ 17 Made for More ............................................................................................... 19 COVID-19 Response .................................................................................. 21 Facilities ........................................................................................................... 23 Athletics ........................................................................................................... 25 Opportunities & Challenges ................................................................. 27 Qualifications & Qualities......................................................................... 30 The Application Process ............................................................................ 32 2 An Exceptional Opportunity outheastern University invites nominations and S applications for the position of provost. Southeastern University seeks an accomplished, innovative leader who will serve as the chief academic officer of the university while partnering with the president to implement an innovative and evolving strategy for excellence and growth. The provost position plays an invaluable role in the university’s commitment to innovation in higher education. As the chief academic officer, the provost is responsible for administration of all programs of instruction, research and service, promoting collaboration among the seven colleges and across disciplines, and for facilitating the success of the university’s faculty and students. The provost must possess the experience, skills and drive required to lead the future of academics at Southeastern, while exemplifying the character and qualities expected in a highly visible and trusted university and community leader. 3 4 Who We Are 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. In addition to our mission and vision statement, we hold fundamental truths about the Christian faith that include the following: • The Scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind. • There is only one true God who is revealed in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity). • Jesus Christ, as God’s son, was both fully human and divine. We are proud of our affiliation with the Assemblies of God and our Pentecostal tradition. We are also proud to be a welcoming community for students from all Christian backgrounds and denominations. Our campus includes many Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, etc., as well as nondenominational students. Everyone shares a strong commitment to knowing Christ and making Him known, and we celebrate our theological similarities while appreciating our differences. 5 6 About Southeastern s one of the fastest-growing private, nonprofit master’s institutions in the nation, Southeastern A offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Southeastern enrolls both traditional and nontraditional students who represent a variety of denominations, personal interests, backgrounds, states and countries. With 175 extension sites, regional campuses and ministry partners across the United States, the university is providing affordable, accessible degree options and making higher education possible for an increasingly diverse student body. 7 SEU Fast Facts Over the past decade, Southeastern University has experienced exponential growth as the university continues to meet the needs of its community. 100+ 94% Degree programs Receive financial aid 3.47 50 Average GPA for incoming freshmen States represented 289 64.9% International students from 42 countries First-to-second year retention rate 17% 1,491 First-generation college students Degrees granted in 2019-20 42% 17,893 Enrollment by race, ethnic minority Total SEU graduates Enrollment by gender 59% 41% Female Male TOTALTOTAL ENROLLMENT ENROLLMENT 10,000 7,500 5,000 2,500 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 8 FALL 2020 ENROLLMENT LAKELAND TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Entering freshman class on Lakeland campus....... 848 9,546 Returning students on Lakeland campus....... 1,470 Total enrollment Total Undergraduate on Lakeland campus....... 2,318 ENROLLMENT BY DELIVERY 8,312 Traditional Undergraduate (Lakeland campus)....... 2,318 Undergraduate Graduate....... 1,234 Extension site students....... 2,544 1,234 Evening & Online students....... 2,277 Graduate Undergraduate dual enrollment....... 2,352 9 10 Community onveniently located along the I-4 corridor between Orlando and Tampa, Lakeland offers the charm of a small C town with the convenience of being just a short drive from two major hubs of entertainment, shopping and professional opportunities. Located in Polk County, Lakeland is home to over 100,000 residents who experience a quality of life supported by a variety of arts and cultural opportunities. Lakeland also proudly refers to itself as a “College Town,” serving as home to such institutions of higher learning as Florida Polytechnic University, Florida Southern College, Florida Technical College — Lakeland, Keiser University - Lakeland, Polk State College and Southeastern University. Lakeland continues to grow, develop and become one of the most sought after places to live in the state. Employment opportunities are constantly emerging as many corporate offices, state-of-the- art healthcare facilities, institutes of higher learning and major national retailers are an active part of Lakeland’s thriving business community. Lakeland has received the distinction of being on Money Magazine’s “Best Place to Live in America” list. In addition, Lakeland is home to Publix Supermarkets and is the winter home to the Detroit Tigers. With great temperatures year-round, Florida offers residents the opportunity to enjoy many exciting outdoor activities, such as relaxing at the beach, biking, scuba diving, theme parks and more. 11 12 Academics t Southeastern, we have endeavored to meet the changing landscape of higher education through meeting students where A they are. We are committed to providing a Christian college education designed to equip the next generation to go into the world as influential servant leaders in their careers and their communities. Southeastern University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through a variety of delivery platforms. In addition to the main campus in Lakeland, Fla., Southeastern extends its mission by partnering with churches and organizations to reach students where they live and work. Through partnerships with some of the largest churches in America, students graduate with practical experience in local church ministries and with an accredited university education. Southeastern has students studying at 175 sites in 40 states. Students also are engaged in online, evening and dual-enrollment educational opportunities. The university is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Southeastern University has seven colleges including: • Barnett College of Ministry and Theology • College of Arts and Media • College of Behavioral and Social Sciences • College of Education • College of Natural and Health Sciences • College of Unrestricted Education • Jannetides College of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership 13 Faculty he university employs 127 full-time faculty members. 71% of instructional faculty have T terminal degrees. Southeastern also engages 327 adjunct instructors, each with industry or academic expertise critical to the subject. Faculty members embrace a culture of excellence in teaching, as well as the need for innovation and change in higher education. Southeastern