Greenville College Campaign

Programs

PROGRAMS

Expanding upon this tradition, we have established several new academic programs:

Africa: A World of Contrasts
Cultures, politics, economics, environment, religions. Wildlife, sweeping plains, tropical heat. These are among the things that create the diversity of Africa. What better way for a student to consider the complexity and beauty of this world as part of a holistic matrix than to spend a semester on this exotic continent?

Greenville in Africa is an off-campus semester program where commitment to academic study is a requirement along with introspective spiritual contemplation. Different challenges throughout the semester seek to transform students. Ultimately, the critical thinking skills they develop through these experiences will provide the real success.

St. Louis Urban Study Center
Through this new program, Greenville College will fill a significant community need while providing an urban learning experience for our students. Students will serve as interns in inner city businesses, social service agencies and local churches, while others will gain valuable student teaching experience in community schools. We believe this program will particularly prepare them for the plentiful and demanding jobs currently unfilled in our urban centers. Donor and grant funding has allowed us to purchase a small apartment building and remodel it, but the plan needs additional startup funding.

Graduate Programs in Education
Greenville College launched two new Master of Education programs in March 2003. One enables current teachers to complete a master’s degree. The other program targets college graduates in other disciplines who want to establish a new career in education. Donor funds have provided for startup costs and activities, and we expect to see a growing revenue stream from this exciting new addition to our offerings. ENDOWMENT Our endowment fund ensures the availability of financial resources year after year, allowing Greenville College to fulfill its mission to successive generations of students. This campaign includes an endowment component of $6 million. Half of this represents the repayment of internal debt, already pledged by the trustees. The remainder derives from the establishment of two new endowed chairs, one in science and one in Jewish-Christian studies, and endowed scholarships. Because both of the endowed chairs have commitments for significant matching funds, the opportunities are all the more within our reach. ANNUAL FUND During a campaign of this kind, the college must continue to meet its ongoing budget needs. Contrary to what many believe, the tuition, even at private colleges, never covers the full cost of operation. The goal of our annual fund, also known as the Fund for Educational Excellence, is $1.25 million for each of the three years of the campaign. This fund will enable Greenville College to meet current fiscal needs.

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

Last updated: October 08, 2004