Mount Marty College

Annual Report 2011-2012

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Mount Marty College

Get To Know Us

This report will provide a snapshot of the financial operations of Mount Marty College for last fiscal year. I am pleased to report that the College has remained fiscally sound during the period covered by this report (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012). We remain committed to keeping our costs as low as possible and to providing an affordable private Catholic liberal arts education. As such nearly all of our students receive some form of financial aid. Your generosity through gifts to Mount Marty College greatly assists us in keeping the College accessible to students in the region.

We continue with implementation of facility improvement plans as well as introduction of high quality academic programming that position our students for success. Your support and partnerships make these things possible.

We, at Mount Marty College, thank you for your continued interest and support. Please take advantage of the many activities that are held on campus that showcase the talents of our faculty, staff and students. The future is bright and we look forward to having you share it with us.

Sincerely,

Joseph N. Benoit, Ph.D.President

Mount Marty College, located in Yankton, South Dakota, is a Catholic,

Benedictine, coeducational institute of higher learning founded in 1936

by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Yankton, South Dakota.

In keeping with the Benedictine tradition, the college exists

as a community of learners. Primary emphasis is placed on

the development of each person as a complete human being with

intellectual competence, professional and personal skills, and a composite of moral, spiritual, and social values.

Mount Marty Collegeat a Glance

Dear Alumni & Friends,

UndergraduateDegreesOffered28

AverageClassSize 25

Students Receiving Financ

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Fast Facts

A Liberal Arts College in theCatholic, Benedictine Tradition

Where Education and Values Converge

- Anna Kollasch, Pre-Professional, Class of 2015

...while making an impact in a variety of activities. Since we have such a strong community at MMC, I feel like everyone is trying to help the students be the best they can be in preparation for a world of work. I believe in MMC because the MMC community believes in me.”

“Mount Marty College is the perfect fit for me. It has given me the opportunity to pursue a challenging major...

Mount Marty College

Financial Position

What We Spent

How We Spent It

$13,689,954 ($12,930,883)

35.9%

4.1%

14.4%

17.6%

10.2%

10.3%

7.5%

Instruction$4,908,612 ($4,794,366)

Academic Support$566,871 ($484,889)

Student Services$1,973,118 ($1,772,970)

Institutional Support$2,413,095 ($2,191,522)

Auxiliary Enterprises$1,390,102 ($1,240,213)

Operational/Power Plant$1,408,866 ($1,394,187)

Depreciation$1,029,290 ($1,052,736)

(Total Educational & General Expenditures)

(Compared to FY 2011)

(31.7%)

(3.7%)

(13.7%)

(16.9%)

(9.6%)

(10.8%)

(8.1%)

Mother Jerome SchmittScholarship Recipient

Daniel Filsinger

This award is a prestigious, full tuition scholarship awarded to a senior every year based on scholastic achievement, participation, and contribution to the academic and civic community, along with faculty recommendations.

The scholarship is presented in honor of its namesake, Mother Jerome Schmitt. Mother Jerome assisted in opening Mount Marty Academy in 1922, where she taught for ten years. In 1932 she was elected Prioress of Sacred Heart Convent and under her leadership, Mount Marty Junior College began in 1936. She then served as MMC’s first president from 1936-1957.

The Mother Jerome Schmitt Scholarship is the most elite scholarship a student can receive while attending MMC.I am proud to represent all that Mother Jerome did for the college and hope I can help to further her vision for it.”

“Receiving this scholarship is just one of the many blessingsthat I have received in my time at Mount Marty.

The Mother Jerome Schmitt

PresidentialScholarship

- Daniel Filsinger, 2012-13 Mother Jerome Schmitt Scholarship Recipient

Mount Marty College

Board of Trustees (2012-2013)

ChairMs. Jean Reed

Vice ChairHon. Tom Harmon

SecretaryS. Clarice Korger

TreasurerMr. Michael Healy

S. Penny Bingham

Fr. James Bream

S. Mildred Busch

Dr. William Cahoy

Ms. J.P. Duniphan

Mr. Chad Ekroth

S. Ramona Fallon

S. Joyce Feterl

Dr. Richard Foster

Ms. Peggy Frank

S. Louise Marie Goettertz

Ms. Arlene Heine

Ms. Kitty Higgins

Dr. Al Kurtenbach

Ms. Gerry Likness

S. Norma Norton

Dcn. John Osnes, Ph.D.

Mr. Steve Slowey

Mr. Dan Specht

Mr. Scott Swier

Mr. Patrick Wieseler

Mr. James Wintz

Mr. Jeff Wolfgram

Joseph N. Benoit, Ph.D.

= 28+

Endowment Net Assets (End of Year)$16,000,000

$12,000,000

$8,000,000

$4,000,000

$02003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Net Tuition & FeesContributionsFederal & State GrantsEndowment IncomeAuxiliary EnterprisesOther

ABCDEF

fy12

B:6.9%$893,896

C:3.5%$444,470

D:0.0%$0

A:67.4%$8,673,197

E:20.3%$2,618,866

F:1.9%$245,730

fy11

B:7.7%$990,170

C:3.4%$435,686

D:3.1%$400,000

A:66.2%$8,502,341

E:17.9%$2,299,513

F:1.7%$217,155

Revenues & Gains

$10,955,911$12,777,335$14,123,900$14,401,826$15,902,138$14,496,722$11,920,578$12,931,375$15,323,682$14,975,505

200320042005 2006 200720082009201020112012

As time goes on, our appreciation for the College and the Benedictine Sisters continues to grow, and we realize the importance of giving back to the College to help create opportunities for future students.”

- Jeff Wolfgram, Class of 1993 and Current Board Member with Wife Lisa, (Karolevitz) Class of 1993

“Mount Marty College has a special place in our hearts, and we are proud to say that we believe in MMC.

Mount Marty College

(2012-2013) Board of Trustees

Mount Marty College

Donations & Service

Mount Marty College Named to2013 President’s Higher Education

Community Service Honor Roll

The Mount Marty College was named tothe 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in the

institution’s first attempt at the title.

This designation is the highest honor acollege or university can receive for its

commitment to volunteering,service-learning, and civic engagement.

More information about MMC’scommunity service efforts can be found at

www.mtmc.edu/student/ministry/service.aspx.

FY 2012studentsfaculty

staff13,400+ Volunteer Service Hours

12 12 12 12 12 12 12

valued at over $97,000.00

20

2020 20

202020

The Average Hours of Service

Completed by EACH STUDENTthroughout their MMC Career

20

2020 20

202020

Total Overall Giving Total President’s Society Giving

$1,054,325

$2,432,894

$1,772,227

$1,123,348

$1,337,799

FY 11-12

FY 10-11

FY 09-10

FY 08-09

FY 07-08

2,175

2,243

2,480

2,404

1,093$805,163

$1,798,410

$1,254,065

$799,841

$870,265123

125

131

124

94

Total # of Overall D

onors

Total # of PS Donors

Mount Marty College

Donations & Service

... and part of culture at Mount Marty College. We are honored to be recognized as a leader among U.S. colleges and take great pride in knowing that civic engagement through service is an integral component of the lives our students, faculty and staff.”

“Service is central to our Benedictine Heritage...

- Joseph N. Benoit, Ph.D., Mount Marty College President

Mount Marty College, an academic community in the

Catholic Benedictine liberal arts tradition, prepares students for a contemporary world of work,

service to the human community, and personal growth.

Mount Marty College Mission

O God, Creator of all things and source of wisdom and knowledge,

send your Holy Spirit to guide our thoughts, words, and actions

so that everything we do will begin with your inspiration and

continue with your guidance and blessing. Help us to speak

and act with integrity so that we may uphold the values of Mount Marty College. May we use our talents and abilities in the best

ways possible so that You may be glorified and our neighbor served.

We pray these things through, Jesus, your Son, in the power of

the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mount Marty College Prayer

Mount Marty College

Core Values

Hospitality“MMC’s welcoming culture is truly something special. I knew as soon as I visited campus and met faculty and other students that this would be

THE best place for me to grow into the person I wanted to become.”

Awareness of God“Strong faith is apparent everywhere you look at Mount

Marty College. My professors and mentors encourage and show me how to live my values and beliefs through everyday interactions.”

Community“I was worried about leaving home and not knowing anyone at college.

After experiencing the close-knit MMC community, I felt completely

comfortable and at ease.

I have the support I need to succeed and will forever have an extended family to rely on.”

Lifelong Learning“I feel that MMC has set me up for success by instilling in me the passion of learning. I continue to create opportunities for myself by taking on

challenges and opening my mind for learning something new.”

Mount Marty College

Core Values

... in and out of the classroom to ensure the development of the whole person. We are committed to serving students of all faiths by fostering positive moral, spiritual and social values.”

“We strive to instill our core values into our students

- Father Thomas Wordekemper, OSB, MMC Campus Chaplain

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