Greenville College Campaign

Comprehensive Campaign Overview

“Transforming Lives, Shaping the Future,” the theme of this comprehensive campaign, our first in more than a decade, speaks to the very heart of our mission:

Transformation

Transformation involves retaining that which is essential while simultaneously effecting dramatic change. The apostle Paul directs our attention to the importance of such a process in Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Greenville College is already undergoing rapid change. We are celebrating significant progress in the areas of financial accountability, enrollment, curriculum, technology and facilities. We are enjoying record enrollment, record giving, a higher caliber of applicant, remarkable success with grant acquisition, additional off-campus and advanced degree programs, campus-wide integration of the latest learning technologies and new human development tools. We are implementing decisions that reflect our thoughtful and aggressive management of current and future resources.

Throughout this transformation, the essential character of Greenville College as a community of Christian scholars remains intact. We are committed to preserving and strengthening the core values that have distinguished Greenville College for more than a century as we simultaneously renew our campus, curriculum and community for future generations.

The Cost of Transformation

Myriad transformational events have already occurred at Greenville College – from the establishment of the New Millennium Commission and the formation of a visionary leadership team to tangible elements as pragmatic as fire escapes and a new mailroom. The “Transforming Lives, Shaping the Future” campaign aims to sustain the momentum and complete the renewal of our campus, curriculum and community.

Although the campaign steering committee has not yet set a goal for this ambitious campaign, total requirements have been determined:

• Retirement of Internal Debt. The Board of Trustees has committed to cover the internal debt.
• Additional Endowment Dollars. To continue to improve the college’s financial future.

• St. Louis Urban Study Center. Providing an urban learning experience for Greenville students.
• Graduate Programs in Education. Launch two new Master of Education programs in January 2003.
• Technology. To continue to support commitment to improving technology.
• Other Strategic Initiatives.

• Music Center. We have committed to purchase the Free Methodist Church facilities which will be renovated into the Music Center.
• Chapel. Need for a new chapel to seat student body.
• Armington Center Expansion and Renovation. A new addition will be required for expanded dining facilities. Lower level will be renovated and expanded for additional student services.
• Athletic Fields. Site development for 20 acres south of current fields. Includes Soccer fields and jogging path.
• Field Station. Further development of the 140-acre John and Martha Ayers Science Field Station.
• Art Center. Completion of the renovation of the 12,000 sq. ft. facility.
• Renovation. General renovation of other campus buildings including: Burritt Gymnasium, Factory Theater, Bass-Mollett House, Sims Student Union, Hogue Hall, and Marston/Ladue.
• Property Acquisitions. Purchase key properties targeted on Master Plan.

The Campaign steering committee members are discussing the possibility of addressing this need through a two-phase campaign.

Last updated: March 18, 2004