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SHAPING OUR FUTURE

Strategic Plan Report 3.0Year in Review – April 2017

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ACADEMIC LIFE

CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

ENROLLMENT & RETENTION

COMMUNITY CARE & DEVELOPMENT

STUDENT LIFE

TECHNOLOGY

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Judson University will have an engaging, innovative and robust academic life.

A C A D E M I C L I F E

PROGRESS ON GRADUATE PROGRAMSDr. Amber Randolph began directing the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACC) on June 1, 2016. The program enrolled 12 students in Elgin and 21 in Rockford.

Dr. Randolph intends to seek accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and hopes for an accreditation decision by July 2019.

Under the direction of Dr. Susan Wesner, the Master of Arts in Human Service Administration program launched in Rockford in April and in September in Elgin with a total of 20 students in the inaugural cohorts. The Rockford group is currently planning and designing programs to address a need in a non-profit organization.

RESOURCE REALLOCATION PROCESS: ACADEMIC PRIORITIZATIONJudson University’s leadership developed a contingency plan for the reduction in programs and/or staffing to a level commensurate with our actual revenues. The process used to do this followed Robert C. Dickeson’s criteria contained within “Prioritizing Academics Programs and Services: Reallocating Resources to Achieve Strategic Balance.”

FIVE CRITERIA AND WEIGHTS

Distinctiveness 10%

Integration 20%

Quality 20%

External Demand 20%

Direct Costs and Revenues 30%

As a result of these efforts, the Academic Leadership eliminated majors in Sociology and Theology as well as minors in Intercultural Studies, Technology and Sociology. In the adult program, the Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership and the Liberal Arts core are no longer available for new enrollment.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Request Students Served Tests Proctored

Fall 2016 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2016Fall 2015 Fall 2015

Study Tables

7512

62

363 381

286 152

10Fall 2016 Fall 2015

TUTORING WRITING CENTER TEST PROCTORING

NEW ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE FOR ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIESWithin Adult Professional Studies, Judson began a new Associate of Arts degree, which is an accelerated program intended to fulfill the general education prerequisites needed for a bachelor’s degree. The program is in Elgin and in Rockford. The Associate of Arts degree is an accelerated program intended to fulfill the general education prerequisites needed for a bachelor’s degree at Judson University. This degree is designed for working adults with a minimum of one year of work experience and preferably in continued employment. Students will explore the practices of spiritual growth and development, and reflect on their own spiritual experiences.


PLANS UNDER WAY FOR MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS THIS SUMMERWhile no large-scale capital improvements were implemented during the year, planning meetings for upcoming changes and renovations were a priority. Through a donor’s gift and a grant, a $1.1 million renovation to the kitchen and dining hall will be implemented this summer.

Also, planning this year will result in the relocation of the Rockford campus from the 1055 Featherstone Drive address to the I.D. Pennock Family YMCA. The new space will provide 10,000 square feet of classrooms, office space, student lounge and computer labs. It will also provide services such as free childcare and access to a YMCA membership.

CAMPUS MASTER PLANDuring the year, Plant Operations provided deferred maintenance for the following projects:

• Replacement of chillers and air conditioning units in the Campus Commons

• New transformer for the Harm A. Weber Administration Building, University Center and Campus Commons

• Improvements to roads and sidewalks

• New dorm furniture in Volkman Hall

• First floor renovation to hallway and commuter lounge in Lindner Tower

• Replacement of three rooftop heating/air conditioning units in the Lindner Fitness Center

• New boiler in the Campus Commons

Judson University will develop a clear vision for developing campus facilities and

related infrastructure for the next decade.

C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N

BETTY LINDNER COMMONS CAFETERIA RENOVATIONS

JUDSON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AT THE YWCA

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PHILOSOPHY OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTIONJudson University strives to recruit and retain a diverse and academically sound student 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 through quality and diverse academic programs, competitive financial assistance, and targeted recruitment orchestrated by our marketing and admissions staff. Upon recruitment, Judson University will emphasize retention by cultivating a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds and experiences, offering academic support services, and prioritizing student-centered service and satisfaction.

THE HONORS PROGRAMThe Honors Program is designed to maintain its size at approximately 17 new students per year. It exceeded its target size slightly in Fall 2016, with 20 new students entering as Honors students. Last March, the program sponsored a student trip to Washington, D.C., to study the U.S. Constitution and its significance. Initiatives over the past year include establishing a presence on social media to make it easier than ever for students and others to keep up with what’s going on and for the program to promote the great work of students; a housing option for incoming students to room with another Honors student; hiring the first Student Assistant Director to help with coordination of events and recruiting; and the creation of preliminary Honors Program space, with a sitting area and conference room next to the director’s office.

E N R O L L M E N T & R E T E N T I O N

ENROLLMENT GOALS 2014 Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Goal 2018 Goal

Adult Undergraduate 289 307 329 AA - 62, BA - 291 AA - 65, BA - 305

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership 63 32 37 32 34

Master of Business Administration 21 56 53 71 75

Master of Leadership in Ministry 0 7 1 0 10

Master of Architecture 20 21 7 12 14

Master of Education in Literacy 18 17 14 10 12

Doctorate of Education in Literacy 11 27 37 37 37

Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling — — 33 40 42

Master of Human Services Administration — 11 20 25 28

Total 422 478 531 580 622

5-YEAR NEW TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

ENROLLMENT GOALS

2014 Actual 288

2015 Actual 229

2016 Actual 283

2017 Goal 312

2018 Goal 337

Judson University will develop clear goals for growth in enrollment and retention for the next five years as well as strengthen the foundation for both for the next decade.

Academic Success Program

Enrollment Fall 2014 Enrollment Fall 2015 Enrollment Fall 2016

27 14 44

Retention Rates from Fall 2014 to Spring



96% 79% 84%

Transfer Student – First Semester to Second Semester

Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016

97%76 transfer students; 74 retained

through Spring 2015


through Spring 2016


through Spring 2017

Freshmen to Sophomores

Fall 2013 to Fall 2014 Fall 2014 to Fall 2015 Fall 2015 to Fall 2016

69% 73% 79%

Non-Traditional (Adult Professional)


76%71 students total;

54 retained through Spring 2017

77%31 students in Associates of Arts; 24 retained through Spring 2017

65%61 students in Bachelor of Arts;

40 retained through Spring 2017

Traditional Continuing Student

Fall 2014 to Spring 2015



Spring 2014 to Fall 2014



96% 95% 92% 86% 88% 89%

RETENTION STATISTICS

First-Time Freshmen Fall to Spring


95% 92% 87%

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NEW ENROLLMENT INITIATIVES

JUDSON SCHOLARSHIP DAYThis year, Judson hosted a

Scholarship Day Program and invited 55 students to campus and awarded

$1.2 million in scholarships.

HIGHLIGHTS

ACT Scores GPA Scores From

30 + 9 Students

27 – 29 15 students

23 – 26 31 students

3.9 + 25 Students

3.5 – 3.89 20 Students

3.0 – 3.5 7 Students

California – 1

Colorado – 1

Illinois – 37

Michigan – 1

Minnesota – 1

Nebraska – 1

New York – 1

Pennsylvania – 1

U.S. Virgin Islands – 1

Wisconsin – 9

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTAfter forming the Office of Diversity and Spiritual Development last spring, many initiatives were implemented or continued. The Office of Diversity and Spiritual Development:

• Began a dialogue and wrote a white paper on defining diversity at Judson University

• Held webinars for faculty and staff to train and retain diverse groups. (“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Faculty and Staff,” “The Public View of Affirmative Action,” “Title IX Training for Student & Staff,” and “Diverse and Underserved Populations”)

• Organized and held informational semester meetings for an Internal Diversity Council composed of members from the Admissions, Student Success, Registrar Offices, University Ministries and faculty from the Architecture, Education and Christian Ministries programs

• Organized and held informational semester meeting for an External Diversity Council composed of members from Judson’s Spiritual Council, local pastors and prestigious Judson alumni

• Assisted in special diversity chapel events for the Lament Chapel for “Racial Injustice” and the Prayer Chapel for “Political Unity”

• Met with “at risk” students

• Organized a Black Student Union affinity group

• Student Advisor to the International / Diversity & Black Student Union Clubs

• Presented in the Fall semester as part of New Faculty Orientation

• Formed faculty and staff reading groups on diversity topics

• Participated in student panel discussions on “Politics & Christianity” and “How to have Difficult Conversations”

• Presented diversity data at Staff Matter meetings

• Selected and appointed as a Diversity Commissioner by the President of the CCCU for consultation and representation of Judson University

• Selected and assisted in developing and administering Judson’s Student Climate Survey

• Formed a faculty committee to develop teaching strategies for diverse groups

2016–2017 ENROLLMENT BY SPORT

Baseball

52

Men’s Basketball

27

Women’s Basketball

21

Men’s Soccer

48

Women’s Soccer

22

Softball

21

Volleyball

18.5

Lacrosse

6

Men’s Golf

12

Women’s Golf

7.5

Tennis

20

Cross Country

26.5

Track and Field

20.5

Cheerleading

5.5

Dance

6.5

Bowling

13

Total

327

Choir

75

Orchestra

16

Theatre

28

Guitar

13

Music Performance

12

Piano

4

Jazz Ensemble

5

DEMOSS CENTER FOR WORSHIP IN THE PERFORMING ARTS

153 Scholarships for Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts were awarded to 115 students in 2016-2017.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COACH: COACH STEVE BURMASTERJudson’s Athletics Department announced the addition of a Men’s Volleyball program in December, which will begin during the 2017-2018 academic year. Steve Burmaster was hired as the first men’s volleyball coach. He brings invaluable coaching experience that spans 28 years, including a middle school, three high schools and two collegiate coaching stints. Throughout his coaching career, Burmaster has accumulated numerous awards and is a member of the “Tachikara 300 Victory Club,” while accumulating 10 Coach of the Year awards at both the high school and college levels. Burmaster comes from Salinas, Calif. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at California State University and earned master’s degrees in Education and Educational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University.

RISE PROGRAM CREATEDThis summer Judson University began the RISE (Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment Opportunities) program, a post-secondary certificate of completion program for students with intellectual disabilities. Kathryn Lambert was hired as its director. The two-year program will provide students with a unique opportunity to experience residential college life in a Christian community and develop independent living and work skills through various opportunities. The program will begin during the 2017-2018 school year with the goal of having 12 new students enrolled.

YOU CAN AFFORD ITCreated in the fall, Judson promoted a “You Can Afford It” campaign to help Pell Grant-eligible students understand how Judson offers an affordable education. This was marketed to high school guidance counselors and through digital marketing.

Judson University will take care of the people who are dedicated

to the University’s vision and mission.

C O M M U N I T Y C A R E & D E V E L O P M E N T

COMMUNITY CARE AND DEVELOPMENTFor its second World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series, Judson University welcomed American gymnast and Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton as our keynote speaker. The Chicagoland community joined Judson leaders and students in hearing Retton’s inspiring message of faith, optimism and leadership. Judson hosted former Queen Noor of Jordan for the World Leaders Forum in April. Such events are intended to showcase world leaders and thought leaders in presentations to Judson’s community as well as the wider community.


ALUMNI ACTIVITIESAlumni have received the following benefits and been involved in the following activities over the year:

• New free subscription of membership to Right Now Media, an online library of more than 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos and kids’ shows

• Class Delegates, engaged with their alumni classes, now number 35 traditional and 16 non-traditional alumni leaders

• Alumni involvement in the Judson Spiritual Council

• Increased participation at Homecoming that included Network Night, Live Judson University and Alumni Choir Concert and Recording with Christian Artist Bob Bennett, Alumni Awards and the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony

• Global Outreach Trips to Belize – March 2016 and 2017 – with alumni and current students

• New Alumni Resources of discounted insurance, discounted hotel bookings and a cashback Judson Alumni credit card

SALARY AND COMPENSATION REVIEWA review of salary and compensation compared key senior roles and faculty with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and all other roles with the College and University Personnel Association (CUPA) data for private religious institutions with students between 0-1,200 and 1,200 to 2,000. Salary ranges were determined by median rate +/- 20 percent and based on blended roles taking into account multiple ranges. The review considered 234 full-time faculty and staff and determined that:

• 6 individuals or 2.5 percent are over the range and were recommended for promotion or to hold the salary with no further increase

• 22 individuals or 9.4 percent (majority of hourly) fell under the range and were recommended to increase their wage if performances warrant it

WELLNESS CENTERThe Wellness Center is now fully occupied and is thriving with three counselors and two medical staff members. The center saw more students and staff for counseling in the first semester (566) than it did in eight of the previous 11 years of the counseling services/center. The Wellness Committee initiated three “Wellness Days” in the first semester and will plan on three more in the spring semester. The center also had a food drive for Thanksgiving and a blood drive this spring. In December 2016, the center brought in an aromatherapist to give free hand massages with essential oils. This spring, a head/shoulder therapist will provide free massages.

Bloomington, IL, in November 2016

Southern California in October 2016

Lifest in July 2016

Springfield, IL, in November 2016

Judson Cruise in January 2017

ALUMNI GATHERINGS

The Judson University experience for our students will be spiritually enriching and intellectually challenging

as well as include co-curricular experiences that help our students become well-rounded people.

S T U D E N T L I F E

CHAPEL SERVICES ARE NOW OFFERED THROUGH PODCASTS:itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/judson-university-chapel/id804424457?mt=2

CHAPEL EVENTS ARE LISTED ON OUR WEB PAGE: www.judsonu.edu/chapel

12,000+ downloads

The 1151 Initiative is a student led capital improvement project guided by the Judson Student Organization. Projects are created, designed and voted on by students at Judson University. Our inaugural 1151 project is the Lindner Pool Renovation, which would repurpose the pool as a recessed outdoor lounge with a fire pit in the middle. The project would include taking down the fence and the shrubs currently surrounding the space so that it would showcase the space to those traveling to and from I-90.

SMALL GROUPSJudson Small Groups transitioned to fall under University Ministries oversight, with resident assistant led small groups officially moving under the leadership of Chris Hennessey as Spiritual Formation Coordinator. Along with transitioning small group oversight, small groups moved alongside the Chapel Ministry to continue the conversation from Chapel out into the campus.

In 2016-17, the program began with 20 groups, which were led by 18 resident assistants and two others. The program had 22 leaders total (two groups were co-led). In the fall, approximately 140 students were involved in a Judson Small Group. Some of the groups that started the year were not able to continue due to lack of participation or interest. This is not unusual as schedules and interests change, but two new groups were added in the Winter/Spring term.

After a strategic evaluation, the Small Group Leader role was more clearly defined and included in the Student Leader application process within Student Development for the first time. To date, students have shown an increased interest in small group leadership for next year. Small group organizers hope to involve more students all around campus as leaders, which they hope will lead to an increase in student participation

SUPPORTING STUDENTS EMOTIONAL WELLBEINGThe Wellness Center initiated three groups to provide all the resources needed to support students, challenge them in growth and help when hurt, confusion or general “stuck-ness” stall growth and prevent wholeness. Groups provide confidential support and a wide range of research supported strategies for addressing all kinds of problems of living, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns and trauma. The Wellness Center has another group that trains students in support, crisis intervention and peer advocacy so they can assist struggling students and be the bridge to connect them to the Wellness Center as needed. Two trainings for this group have trained about 40 students with more planned for next year.


CHAPEL THEMEThis spring, Judson’s chapel services focused on “Blessed,” based on the Beatitudes to illustrate how Jesus turns our ideas about being blessed upside-down.

NEW ASSISTANT RESIDENT LIFE POSITIONS CREATEDIn order to give returning resident assistants a larger and more challenging role, Student Development created a new assistant resident director position. The role involves helping resident assistants and the resident director better serve students as they grow spiritually and prepare for life after Judson. This position offers the assistant resident directors the opportunity to develop more leadership skills and to connect in more meaningful ways with the classmates they serve. This year, two students served as assistant resident directors. Student Development plans to have four students serve in this role next year.

Judson University will more fully integrate technology into the academic, co-curricular

and business affairs of the institution.

T E C H N O L O G Y


ACCOMPLISHMENTSOver the past year, Judson’s Information Services department completed several new initiatives to better serve the campus. These accomplishments include:

• Connecting with Kane County, Northern Illinois University and City of Elgin to tap into fiber optic network cables being installed in the Elgin area, thereby increasing broadband speed to five times the previous rate.

• Joining with a consortium from Dominican University, Elmhurst College, North Central College and Wheaton College to provide cybersecurity technology and cybersecurity training opportunities.

• Replacing 300 computers/laptops within 30 departments to ensure lab computers were up to date, operational and efficient.

• Deploying 30 new multi-functional devices for printing, copying and faxing services that used proximity card printing and reduced operating costs.

• Re-energizing Jenzabar relationship, identifying and prioritizing projects.

• Standardizing Information System procedures to change control, identify service level agreements with campus departments to better manage expectations and improve customer service.

Judson began a multi-year

implementation process to update its database and

utilize the Jenzabar Enterprise Resource

Planning System.

JENZABAR IMPLEMENTATION

2014(Complete)

2015(Complete)

2016(In Process)

2017 2018 2019

JX Framework

Advancement to JX

Retention/Early Alert Only

Financial Aid

General Service Projects

Cognos (reports for Pres Office)

JX and Advancement Upgrade*

Accounts Receivables*

General Ledger to JX*

General Service Projects*

Registration to JX*

General Service Projects*

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

*Pending Budget Approval

SHAPING OUR FUTURE

Strategic Plan Report 3.0Year in Review – April 2017

1151 North State StreetElgin, Illinois 60123847.628.2500JudsonU.edu

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