Creating Opportunities for Today’s Students... Tomorrow’s Leaders.
2014 Annual Report
Message from the Chairman
Dear Friends:
It has been my pleasure to serve as Chair of the Board of
Trustees of the Missouri Colleges Fund during this past
year.
One of the distinct privileges of serving as Chair of
Missouri Colleges Fund’s Board of Directors is having
this opportunity to thank you for your support of
independent higher education in Missouri. Since 1952,
charitable support by businesses and foundations has
helped sustain Missouri’s private colleges and universities
and allowed them to strive for quality far beyond what
tuition revenue alone would allow.
The Missouri Colleges Fund offers donors a unique way
to make one gift in support of 17 outstanding nonprofit colleges and universities. Our donors are partners
in preparing more than 85,258 students to enter the
workforce and contribute to the economy. Each gift
strengthens the ability of our member institutions
to educate talented students regardless of financial
circumstances, to provide challenging programs and to
help students achieve their goals.
As we look toward 2015, we know
challenging times are still ahead
of us. It will take an enormous
effort on the part of our board,
staff, our loyal supporters and our
member institutions to preserve
and advance independent higher
education in Missouri.
We are grateful to our donors recognizing that the
partnership between education and business is crucial
for the success of individual students, their families, our
communities and our state.
Thank you for supporting the Missouri Colleges Fund.
Sincerely,
Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes
Board Chair
17 Member Missouri Colleges Fund Economic Impact 2014:
Colleges & Universities
Generates Economic Activity
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,150 employees
$4.1 Billion
85,258 students
A Greater Proportion of Missouri’s Degrees: The 4-41-65 Equation
Share of State
Tuition
Expenditures
Share of Full-Time
Undergraduate
Enrollment
State of
Missouri
96%
State of
Missouri
59%
Missouri
Colleges
Fund 41%
Share of Bachelor’s
Degrees Awarded
State of
Missouri
35%
Missouri
Colleges
Fund 65%
Missouri Colleges Fund 4%
Students with financial need
at MCF campuses receive less
than 4 percent of the state’s
tuition expenditures.
Overall, MCF campuses
enroll 41 percent of all
undergraduates in Missouri.
MCF campuses produces
65 percent of all bachelor’s
degrees awarded in the state.
Sources: Missouri Department of Higher Education and Missouri Colleges Fund, Inc.
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Profile of the Missouri Colleges Fund, Inc.
Mission
The Mission of the Missouri Colleges Fund is to acquire
resources to help educate students in member private
liberal-arts colleges and universities.
History and Purpose
The Missouri Colleges Fund (MCF) was incorporated
in 1952 as a partnership of private enterprise,
entrepreneurs and the member independent colleges
and universities in the Show-Me State. For 63 years, MCF
has been a leader in building communications among its
member institutions and partners with businesses and
foundations that mobilize collaboration and financial
support. It enables these institutions to accomplish
more through this joint effort than they might acting
individually.
Gifts Go Directly to Support Students
All unrestricted support the member institutions receive
from the Colleges Fund is used for need-based financial
aid for qualified students unless otherwise directed by
the donor. Recipients of these scholarships are selected
by the member colleges, not by the Fund.
Membership
The member schools are independent baccalaureate
degree-granting liberal arts and comprehensive colleges
and universities in the State of Missouri, accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Distribution of Funds
Undesignated funds are distributed equally to member
institutions. The Fund accepts contributions designated
for one or more institutions and distributes gifts in
accordance with the donor’s wishes.
Legal and Tax Status
The Colleges Fund was formed in 1952 as a non-profit
corporation. The Fund is classified as a public charity
under section 509(a) (2) of the Internal Revenue
Code and is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. All
contributions to the Fund are tax-deductible up to the
limits prescribed by the law. Our Federal ID Number is
43-0680952.
Solicitors
Business members of the Board, college presidents
and chief development officers make solicitation
calls on behalf of the Missouri Colleges Fund without
compensation from the Fund.
Diversity Statement
The Missouri Colleges Fund is committed to a policy
of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in hiring
and in administration of all its programs. The Missouri
Colleges Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, disability or on any other basis that would be in
violation of any applicable federal or state law.
Operating Budget
The Board of Directors approves a budget which is
underwritten by equal assessments paid by each
member institutions. Gifts to the Fund are not used for
the administration of the Fund.
Annual Audit
Our fiscal year is January 1 through December 31. The
financial records are audited annually by Graves and
Associates, CPA’s, of Jefferson City.
National Affiliation
The Missouri Colleges Fund is affiliated with the Council of
Independent Colleges/Foundation for Independent Higher
Education (CIC-FIHE) which is a national partner in a
network of member state and regional associations that
represent more than 650 private colleges and universities.
Joel Manzi is from
Cincinnati Ohio and a
sophomore Biological
Chemistry major at
Evangel University. He
was valedictorian of his
high school graduating
class. Joel has received
Departmental and
Founder’s scholarships
and is listed on the Dean’s
List at Evangel. His
extracurricular activities
include Senate Representative for Student Government
Association, Chemistry Lab Assistant, Students for a
Sustainable Future (founding member), Sigma Zeta
Research Society, and Convoy of Hope volunteer. “After
graduation, I plan to complete a master’s program in public
health and also will study to become a physician. I hope
to work with underserved populations in the developing
world, particularly in the field of infectious diseases and
developmental health.”
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50 Years And Counting
“An educated population makes a better state, nation and world. Missouri Colleges Fund contributes to that end.” • Mr. R. Philip Bixby, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Kansas City Life Insurance Company
This past year several companies joined a growing list of donors who have supported independent higher
education in Missouri for more than 50 years:
American Pulverizer Company___________________ 50
Kansas City Life Insurance Company______________ 55
Central Bank_________________________________ 56
Kansas City Star_______________________________ 59
Charles H Taylor Memorial Trust _________________ 58
Loy-Lange Box Company_______________________ 51
Commerce Bank______________________________ 59
Massman Foundation__________________________ 56
Echo Valley Foundation________________________ 54
Nichols Company Charitable Trust________________ 57
Edison Family Foundation______________________ 58
Norfolk Southern Foundation ___________________ 59
Elliot Management Services_____________________ 51
Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc.______________ 52
Emerson____________________________________ 57
P-1 Group, Inc.________________________________ 51
First Federal Bank, F.S. B._______________________ 54
Park Investments, Inc.__________________________ 53
Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation________________ 62
Parmelee Foundation__________________________ 54
Gallagher Consultants, LLC _____________________ 50
Peterson Manufacturing Company_______________ 54
George K. Baum Foundation____________________ 52
Schnuck Markets, Inc. _________________________ 50
GlaxoSmithKline______________________________ 55
Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron Co Foundation___________ 60
Hawthorn Bank ______________________________ 51
Tension Envelope Foundation___________________ 57
Henry Wurst Inc.______________________________ 52
Third National Bank ___________________________ 50
Herman T & Phenie R Pott Foundation____________ 58
Tnemec Company Inc. _________________________ 50
Hillyard, Inc._________________________________ 57
Paul Uhlmann, Jr. & Elizabeth and Paul Uhlmann III__ 50
Janae Jackson is a
sophomore nursing student
at Missouri Baptist University.
She grew up in the west
suburbs of Chicago and is the
youngest of three children. In
high school, Janae graduated
in the top 25% of her class.
She was a member of the
National Honor Society and
was on the Volleyball and
Track teams. At Missouri
Baptist, she is on the Dean’s
List and is a manager for the women’s and men’s Volleyball
teams. “My career goals are to become a registered nurse and
to specialize in labor and delivery.”
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Vincenzio Fabrizio attends
Maryville University majoring
in Math Secondary Education.
Vince is on the Dean’s List and
a member of the National
Honor Society. He is a peer
tutor, a University Seminar
Leader, and was chosen for
Math Team Competition
at the community college
for Parkway South. “I want
to teach high school math.
When I was in high school I
realized that if I were a teacher, I would do things differently.
Now I realize the need for empathy with the kids and I have a
desire to make a significant difference.”
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Unrestricted Gifts
STEM Scholars Program
Unrestricted gifts have played an essential role for our
colleges and universities since the founding of the Missouri
Colleges Fund in 1952. These important gifts have a
profound impact on the ability of our institutions to meet
their changing needs.
Studies reveal that most eighth and tenth-grade students in
Missouri score lower than proficient in math and science.
All undesignated funds are used by member colleges and
universities to provide need-based financial aid for students.
Teachers First Scholars Program
For the past fifteen years, many school districts in Missouri
have been faced with a critical teacher shortage due
primarily to record retirements of experienced teachers.
The independent member colleges of the Missouri Colleges
Fund are excelling in their efforts to respond by graduating
properly certified teachers ready to take their place in the
elementary and secondary schools in Missouri.
Since 1998, the TEACHERS FIRST Scholars Program has
raised more than $4.8 million for need-based financial aid
to outstanding students who are returning to the classroom
to teach in areas of child and family education, special
education, elementary, middle school and secondary
education.
Jesse Marks is a senior
Mathematics major at Central
Methodist University. Jesse’s
achievements in college
include CMU Dean’s List, Dr.
Glenn R. Joyce Memorial Award
for outstanding performance
in science, the Dr. Richard T.
Bond Award for outstanding
performance in mathematics,
the Clyde & Hazel Blattner
Mathematics Award, the Kappa
Mu Epsilon Mathematics
Award, and the Central Methodist University Department of
Mathematics Award. He has completed a National Science
Foundation funded Research Experience for Undergraduates
working on simulation modeling at the Gulf Coast Research
Laboratory. Jesse is a member of the following honor societies:
Kappa Mu Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Chi, and
Alpha Lambda Delta. Jesse has been selected for the Science
Undergraduates Laboratory Internships program through the
Department of Energy to research at the National Renewable
Energy Laboratory. After graduation, Jesse plans to attend
graduate school to research applied mathematics.
The goal of the STEM Scholars Coalition is to make Missouri
a national leader in math, engineering, technology and
science education. Since World War II, math, science and
technology have been responsible for more than half of
America’s economic growth.
The STEM Scholars Program raise financial aid to underwrite
science, technology, engineering and math scholarships at
our member institutions.
First Opportunity Scholars Program
During the next several decades, the United States will
experience a major demographic shift affecting college
enrollments and corporate employment. By 2050, the
population will reach nearly 400 million people, with new
immigrants and their children accounting for approximately
80 percent of that growth.
As the nation’s demographics change, there will be a
significant and increasing number of low-income, first
generation, minority and new American students enrolling
in college and preparing for the work force. The First
Opportunity Scholars Program aims to foster increased
college access and financial aid for these students.
Molly Dwyer attends
Westminster College. She is
a junior majoring in Business
Communication. Molly
was Student Body President
of her high school class
and was a member of the
National Honor Society. At
Westminster, she is active
in Student Government
(president), Student
Ambassadors, Campus
Activities Board (president),
Service Corps, Student Foundation, and Kappa Kappa Gamma
Sorority. “I hope to attend graduate school and study some
form of strategic communication. My sights are currently set
on marketing.”
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2014 Named Scholarship Sponsors
The Commerce Bancshares Foundation has been a
supporter of the Missouri Colleges Fund for 59 years.
With their grant of $10,000 to the Fund for 2014, they
underwrote scholarship support to students with a
special emphasis on the TEACHERS FIRST SCHOLARS
Program.
Edward Jones continued their leadership grant in
the amount of $22,000 for 2014. This grant provided
scholarships to students who are studying in a
business-related field.
EMERSON has been a supporter of the Missouri
Colleges Fund for 57 years. With their grant of $16,000
for 2014, they underwrote scholarships to students
majoring in a business related field.
In 2014, Novus International increased their leadership
grant in the amount of $17,000, to provide scholarships
to students majoring in science-related disciplines.
Foundation
The Sprint Foundation renewed their leadership grant
of $10,000 in 2014 to provide scholarships to first
opportunity students majoring in STEM.
In 1974, the UPS Foundation
established an endowment
fund with the Foundation for
Independent Higher Education
(FIHE). Since that time, more than
$45 million has been provided
to FIHE-associated independent
colleges for financial assistance to
outstanding students. In 2014, the
Missouri Colleges Fund received
$41,225 to underwrite 17/$2,425 UPS Scholarships at
MCF member colleges and universities.
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation continued their
support of $15,200, to provide scholarships to students
studying in a business-related field.
The Monsanto Fund renewed their leadership grant
of $25,000 in 2014 to provide scholarships to first
opportunity students majoring in STEM.
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Wells Fargo Advisors continued its support in 2014 with
a grant of $20,000. This grant provided scholarships to
students majoring in accounting, business, economics,
finance and related disciplines.
During 2014, a group of leading corporations and foundations provided a pool of funds
for scholarships to qualified students enrolled in several different areas of study.
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Bayer Healthcare LLC
Bicknell Family Foundation
BlueCross and BlueShield of Kansas City
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
DST Systems
Ford Motor Company Fund
Fresh Ideas Food Service Management
Harry Cooper Supply Co.
Hellenic Spirit Foundation
H & R Block Bank
J E Dunn Construction
Massman Construction
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Parmelee Foundation
Garrett McDowell
attends Fontbonne
University and is a
Math Secondary
Education major. In
high school, Garrett
was a member of
National Honor
Society, Gold
Renaissance and is
an Eagle Scout. His
participation with
basketball, baseball
and soccer earned him 2nd Team All-State, First Team
All Conference, and All-Region Goalie. At Fontbonne,
he is active in Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Lambda
Theta, FCA, Student Ambassador and Student-Athlete
Advisory Council. “After graduating I plan to become a
high school math teacher and basketball coach. I want
to inspire kids in the classroom as well as pass on my
love for basketball.”
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The Pott Foundation
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)
George H. Riedel Private Foundation
Scottrade Inc.
State Farm Insurance
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
St. Louis Post Dispatch Charitable Giving
Stupp Bros. Bridge & Iron Foundation
Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
UMB Financial Corporation
United Fire Group
US Bank Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation
World Wide Technology, Inc.
Jojo Howard attends Park
University and is a senior
Early Childhood Education
major. She is listed on the
Dean’s List and is a member
of Alpha Chi National
College Honor Society.
“Becoming a teacher has
always been my desire. I
remember as a child, living in
the orphanage center, I often
found myself helping the
younger sisters and brothers
with their homework. It brought me joy when I saw the smiles
on their faces, the looks in their eyes as they gained insight. It
motivated me to keep helping them when they became more
interested in what they learned. I felt that I did something
good. Those pleasant feelings gave me the desire to become
a teacher. I believe that as a teacher, I can give back to the
community.”
2014 Annual Report • 7
Statement of Participating Fund Support
Revenue and Distribution for January 1 to December 31, 2014
Support – Contributions......................................................................................................................................................$512,478
Revenue – Interest and Dividends.......................................................................................................................................... $2,646
Total Support and Revenues................................................................................................................................................ $515,124
Distribution to Colleges and Universities........................................................................................................................... $515,124
Includes: Avila University, Kansas City; Central Methodist University, Fayette; Columbia College, Columbia; Culver-Stockton
College, Canton; Drury University, Springfield; Evangel University, Springfield; Fontbonne University, St. Louis; Hannibal-LaGrange
University, Hannibal; Lindenwood University, St. Charles; Maryville University, St. Louis; Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis; Park
University, Parkville; Rockhurst University, Kansas City; Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar; Westminster College, Fulton; William
Jewell College, Liberty; William Woods University, Fulton
Total Gifts Prior to 2014................................................................................................................................................. $29,630,703
2014 Distribution to Colleges and Universities .................................................................................................................. $515,124
2014 Gifts-in-kind of Goods & Services .........................................................................................................................................$0
Total Gifts to Date ...........................................................................................................................................................$30,145,827
Endowment and Securities Values as of December 31, 2014................................................................................................$99,267
Jose Luis Hernandez is
a sophomore majoring in
International Business at Columbia
College. He is active in the Student
Activities Commission, Collegiate
Deca, International Club, and
Residential Hall Association. Jose
is a resident assistant and was
awarded All District and the Bulldog
award in soccer. “After graduation
I plan to design a business or work
with a business that promotes equal
trading among various countries.”
Forrest Drury is a senior at Southwest
Baptist University majoring in Social
Science Education. In high school,
Forrest participated in football,
wrestling, track and community
band. He received the Male Athlete
of the Year Award, All State wrestling,
Coaches Award, All-Conference
Honorable Mention, and All-State
Track and Field. He was awarded
the Most Valuable Player Award in
wrestling and football. At Southwest
Baptist he is a pole vaulter on the
Men’s Track Team and is involved in the FCA. “After graduation, I plan
to teach high school social studies and coach.”
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Honor Roll of Contributors
FOUNDER’S CLUB
$25,000 TO $49,999
PRESIDENT’S CLUB
$5,000 TO $9,999
Herman T. & Phenie R. Pott
Foundation
Bayer Healthcare LLC *
Monsanto Fund
Bicknell Family
Foundation
United Parcel Service
Foundation
Council of Independent
Colleges (FIHE Grants)
DST Systems Inc.
CHAIRMAN’S CLUB
$10,000 TO $24,999
Enterprise Holdings
Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. James Adams
Ford Motor Company
Fund
Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Foundation
Commerce Bank
Edward Jones
EMERSON
Harry Cooper Supply
Company
Novus International
Reinsurance Group of
America, Inc.
George H. Riedel Private
Foundation
Sprint Foundation
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
World Wide Technology,
Inc. / Steward Family
Foundation
Fresh Ideas Food Service
Management LLC
HBE Corporation
H & R Block Bank
J E Dunn Construction
The Laclede Group
Foundation
Norfolk Southern
Foundation
Harry Portman Charitable
Trust
Solae Co.
Stifel, Nicolaus &
Company, Inc.
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Charitable Giving
Stupp Bros. Bridge & Iron Co.
Foundation
Callaway Electric
Cooperative
U. S. Bank Foundation –
Kansas City
Western Supplies, Echo
Valley Foundation
Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
Carl & Jeanne Deutsch
Foundation
Charles H. Taylor Memorial
Trust
* denotes new donor
UMB Financial Corporation
United Fire Group
US Bank Foundation
The Walton Family
Foundation *
PARTNER’S CLUB
$2,500 TO $4,999
BlueCross and BlueShield of
Kansas City
Boehringer Ingelheim
Vetmedica Inc.
Energy Solutions
Professionals, LLC *
George Von Hoffman
Foundation, Inc.
Great Southern Bank, FSB
H & R Block Foundation
Kansas City Life Insurance
Company
Central Bank
Edison Family Foundation
Empire Bank
Essex Industries/ Guller
Foundation
First Federal Bank, F.S.B.
Fischer-Bauer-Knirps
Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer
Healthcare
Hawthorn Bank
Hellenic Spirit Foundation
Henry Wurst Inc.
Hillyard, Inc.
Hogan Motor Leasing Inc.
Mr. Robert Ingold
J.B. Reynolds Foundation
Jefferson Bank of Missouri
Maritz Inc.
Kuhn Foundation
Massman Foundation
Macon-Atlanta State Bank
Medart, Inc.
Moneta Group Charitable
Foundation *
MFA Foundation
Pershing Charitable Trust
Peterson Manufacturing
Company
Salvajor Company
Scottrade, Inc.
State Farm Insurance
Company
Tnemec Company, Inc.
ASSOCIATE’S CLUB
$1,000 TO $2,499
Andrews Family Foundation
American Dehydrated Food
Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Backer
Bess Spiva Timmons
Foundation
Belger Cartage Service, Inc.
Olin Corporation Charitable
Trust
Orscheln Industries
Foundation, Inc.
Park Investments, Inc.
Pfizer Inc.
Prairie Farms/Pevely Dairy
Company
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Shade Tree Service
Company
Sherwood Community Bank
Silver Dollar City
U. S. Bank Foundation –
Kansas City
Charles H. Taylor Memorial
Trust
Western Supplies, Echo
Valley Foundation
BreAnna Legan attends Drury
University majoring in Graphic
Design and Environmental
Studies. In high school,
BreAnna was ranked first in her
graduating class and received
numerous awards including
Alexander Hamilton Citizen
Achievement Award, Megan
Meier Anti-Bullying Award,
and Scholastic Art and Writing
Gold Key Award. At Drury,
she is active with ONE Drury,
Think Green Environment Club, and the Visual Communications
Program. “I will combine my skills in graphic design and web
communication with my passion towards the environment in
a way that can create positive change. I hope to work in the
nonprofit sector focusing on environmental activism, and also
supplement my creative side through travel writing.”
Amanda Martin graduated
in 2011 as Salutatorian of her
high school class at Calvary
Academy in Springfield,
Illinois. She is currently a
senior at Hannibal LaGrange
University where she is studying
Elementary Education. She
is a member of Pi Lambda
Theta, one of the oldest and
most prestigious education
honor societies. She is also a
member of the Student Missouri
State Teachers Association. She has been on HLG’s Dean’s List
every semester and has received the Rod Martin Leadership
Scholarship. She tutors children ranging from kindergarten to
9th grade at the Caring Hands Tutoring Program in Hannibal,
Missouri. She has coached Upward basketball and volunteered
for many missions and service projects during her time at
Hannibal LaGrange University. She plans to become an
elementary teacher with hopes of furthering her education.
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Honor Roll of Contributors – Missouri Investors
Number indicates number of years contributed; + indicates contribution increased or renewed; * denotes new gift
Central Missouri Region
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11
9 56
24
47
15
41 +
7 +
50
51
26
23
9
22 +
25
11
7
52
13
50
39
3 +
1 *
2 +
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Backer
Callaway Electric Cooperative
Carroll-Rehma Motors, Inc.
Central Bank
Central Bank of Audrain County
Commercial Trust Company
Cook Vetter Doerhoff & Landwehr
DeLong’s Inc.
Fresh Ideas Food Service Management
Gallagher Consultants, LLC
Hawthorn Bank
Jefferson Bank of Missouri
Jefferson City Oil Company
MFA Foundation
Mid America Bank
Midwest Independent Bank
Modern Litho-Print Company
Naught-Naught Insurance Agency
Orscheln Industries Foundation
State Farm Insurance
Third National Bank
United Security Bank
Henry J. Waters III
UNA
US Bank Foundation
Kansas City Region
34
28
32
52
47
9
46
48 +
19
46
23
26 +
26
1 *
25
46
19
54
35
25
55
59
56 28 +
19
51
53 +
54
54 +
14
American Textile Mills
The Andrews Family Foundation
Bartlett and Company
George K. Baum Foundation
Belger Cartage Service, Inc.
H & R Block Bank
H & R Block Foundation
Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Company
BlueCross and Blue Shield of Kansas
City
Country Club Bank
DST Systems Inc.
J E Dunn Construction
W. A. Ellis Construction Company
Energy Solutions Professionals, LLC
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
F & C Bank
Fabri-Quilt, Inc.
First Federal Bank, F.S.B.
Forrest T. Jones and Company
J. B. Reynolds Foundation
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Kansas City Star
Massman Foundation
The McMeel Family Foundation
Midway Ford Truck Center, Inc.
P-1 Group, Inc.
Park Investments, Inc.
Parmelee Foundation, Inc.
Peterson Manufacturing Company
Harry Portman Charitable Trust
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44 +
41 +
41
5
50
50
43
1 *
52
Salvajor Company
Sherwood Community Bank
Sprint Foundation
Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
Tnemec Company, Inc.
Paul Uhlmann, Jr. & Elizabeth & Paul
Uhlmann III Fund
U. S. Bank Foundation – Kansas City
The Walton Family Foundation
Henry Wurst Inc.
Northeast Region
24
43
43 +
9
34
BASF Corporation
Canton State Bank
Macon-Atlanta State Bank
George H. Riedel Private Foundation
United State Bank
Northwest Region
4 +
5
33
57
58
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
Richard N. and Mignon G. DeShon
Charitable Fund
Farmers State Bank
Hillyard, Inc.
Charles H. Taylor Memorial Trust
St. Louis Region
50
6
18
American Pulverizer Company
Mr. Robert Barnes
Frank G. & Florence V. Bohle
Scholarship Fdn.
49
CenterPoint Energy
59
Commerce Bank
8
Carl & Jeanne Deutsch Foundation
17
Dierbergs Markets
10
Drury Inns, Inc.
58
Edison Family Foundation
32 + Edward Jones
57EMERSON
7
ESCO Technologies Inc.
39
Essex Industries/Guller Foundation
62
Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation
22
Mrs. Dorothy Fleck
26 +
Frost Electric Supply Company
55 +
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthCare
32 +
Gunther Salt Company
15
HBE Corporation
9
Hellenic Spirit Foundation
47
Hermann Oak Leather Co.
15 +
Hogan Motor Leasing Inc.
20
Koller Craft Plastic Products
5
Kuhn Foundation
40 +
The Laclede Group Foundation
51
Loy-Lange Box Company
49 +
Maritz Inc.
48
Medart, Inc.
1 *
Moneta Group Charitable Foundation
9 +
Monsanto Fund
7
Novus International, Inc.
20
Pershing Charitable Trust
4 +
58
27
2
37
38
50
11 +
38
5 +
18
49
60
38
59
22
54
45
2
Pfizer Inc.
The Pott Foundation
Prairie Farms/Pevely Dairy Company
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
L. E. Sauer Machine Company
Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Scottrade Inc.
Shade Tree Service Company
Solae Co.
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
St. Louis Post Dispatch Charitable
Giving
Stupp Bros. Bridge & Iron Co.
Foundation
Tricor-Braun, A Div. of Kranson
Industries
George Von Hoffmann Foundation, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Western Supplies, Echo Valley
Foundation
Winter Brothers Material Company
World Wide Technology, Inc./ Steward
Family Foundation
Southeast Region
11
41
First State Community Bank
Mississippi County Savings & Loan
Southwest Region
5 +
24 +
18
49
35 +
20
37
30
2 +
10 + 44
8
37
20
21
26
13 48
19
48
7
3
Mr. & Mrs. James Adams
American Dehydrated Foods, Inc.
Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation
Harry Cooper Supply Company
Empire Bank
Empire District Electric Company
Great Southern Bank, FSB
Hammons Products Company
Ollis & Company
Silver Dollar City
Hiland Quality Chek’d Dairy Products
Mr. Robert G. Ingold
Leggett and Platt, Inc.
Meek Charitable Trust
New Prime, Inc.
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Positronic Industries, Inc.
Skyline Investments Co. LLC
Superior Gearbox Company
UMB Financial Corporation
Wendy’s
The Whitlock Company LLC
Out of State Investors
Georgia
Kansas
40 + UPS Foundation
1 * Bayer Healthcare LLC
Illinois
41
8
1 *
The Bicknell Family Foundation
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation
Virginia
Olin Corporation Charitable Trust
59 Norfolk Southern Foundation
Iowa
18 + Casey’s General Stores
19
United Fire Group
Number indicates number of years
contributed; + indicates contribution
increased or renewed; * denotes new gift
Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri
Founded: 1916
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Alexis Bailey attends William Woods
University. She is a senior Biology major.
Prior to William Woods, Alexis attended
Mesa Community college in her hometown,
Mesa, Arizona. Her awards include Summit
Student Leadership Award, Arizona
Communication Association Certificate of
Merit and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Distinguished Member Award. At William
Woods, she is active in Biology Club and is a
Biology tutor. “Following graduation, I am
interested in pursuing additional training
through NIH’s Post Baccalaureate Intramural
Research Training Award. Following this, I am ultimately interested in
pursuing either an M.D. or an M.D. /Ph.D. in some area of research related to
molecular biology or microbiology, although at this time I am very open to
different areas of research.”
Andrea Villanueva was born in Mexico
City, Mexico. When she was 2 years old, her
mother moved them to the United States
in hopes of giving them a higher quality of
life. Kansas City, Kansas has been her home
ever since. Andrea is a junior at Rockhurst
University majoring in Accounting. She is
the recipient of the Olivia Raya Scholarship
and the Golden Hawks Scholarship. She is
a full time employee of H & R Block World
Headquarters in downtown Kansas City.
“My social disposition has helped me meet
amazing people while in school and at
work. Upon graduation, I hope to start my own business and one day put
myself in the position of being able to give back to students with financial
necessities as myself.”
Enrollment Headcount: 2,216
(1,515 FTE)
Student –faculty ratio: 14 to 1
Average ACT (freshman): 23
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., B.S.B.A.,
B.S.N., B.S.W., B.F.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.A.
Avila University is a Catholic, four-year,
co-educational university located in south
Kansas City, Missouri. Avila was founded
in 1916 and is sponsored by the Sisters
of St. Joseph Carondelet. The academic
programs at Avila are designed to provide a
balance of liberal arts and pre-professional
education and reflect a commitment
to excellence in teaching and learning.
Avila’s values-based education promotes
the worth, dignity and potential of each
human being and encourages service to
others. Avila’s students come from 32
states and 26 foreign countries, with 40%
being minority or international. One third
of Avila’s students are first-generation
college students and 45 percent are Pell
Grant eligible. Avila serves the traditional
student and working adults seeking a
degree through the Avila Advantage
program.
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Central Methodist
University
Columbia College
Culver-Stockton College
Drury University
Fayette, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri (home campus)
Canton, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Founded: 1854
Founded: 1851
Founded: 1853
Founded: 1873
Affiliation: United Methodist
Affiliation: Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) (nonsectarian)
Affiliation: Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Affiliation: Independent
Enrollment Headcount: 16,601
(11,754 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 971
(945 FTE)
Average ACT (freshman): 22
Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
Student-faculty ratio: 15 to 1
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., B.S.E., B.S.M.,
B.S.N., B.M., B.M.E., A.A., A.S., M.Ed., M.S.
Clinical Counseling, M.S.N.-Clinical Nurse
Leader, M.S.-Music, M.S.N. - Nursing Ed.,
M.M.E.D.
Average ACT (freshman): 23.6
Average ACT (freshman): 21.4
Degrees Offered: A.A., A.G.S., A.S., B.A.,
B.S., B.F.A., B.G.S., M.B.A., M.A.T., M.S.C.J.,
M.A.M.S., M.ED.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.F.A., B.M.E.,
B.S., B.S.N., M.B.A., M.B.A./M.S.N.
Central Methodist University prepares
students to make a difference in the world
by emphasizing academic and professional
excellence, ethical leadership, and social
responsibility. Opportunities for service
and leadership development abound
through student organizations and
activities, including fine and performing
arts and intercollegiate athletics.
Students choose from a comprehensive
curriculum of more than 40 majors and
pre-professional programs in a highly
personalized environment. CMU also
offers degree completion programs around
the state in partnership with community
colleges and other schools, hospitals,
businesses and community organizations.
Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo.,
Columbia College has been helping
students advance their lives through higher
education for more than 160 years. As a
private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences
institution, the college takes pride in its
small classes, experienced faculty and
quality educational programs. With more
than 36 campuses across the country, 18 of
which are on military installations, students
may enroll in day, evening or online classes.
The college is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission and is a member of
the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. Columbia College educates
more than 29,000 students each year and
has more than 84,000 alumni worldwide.
For more information, visit www.ccis.edu.
Culver-Stockton College, situated on
140 acres overlooking the Mississippi
River, blends its long-standing legacy of
a traditional liberal arts education with
modern experiental courses and a unique
academic calendar, offering an array of
active-learning opportunities, including
internships, research and travel courses.
Enrollment Headcount: 5,811
(3,601 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 16.5 to 1
Every course and major of CulverStockton’s curriculum emphasizes
experiential learning. C-SC’s 12/3
innovative academic calendar has
separated semesters into two terms,
allowing students to focus on fewer
courses at once. Students also have the
flexibility to design individualized majors,
incorporating courses from multiple fields
of study into one degree.
Culver-Stockton athletics, student
organizations and Greek life also
offer students numerous leadership
opportunities. The dynamic curriculum
furthers the mission of the College to
provide students of promise a superb
education within an active learning
community founded upon integrity and
the best values of faith and the human
spirit.
State Farm agents Don Woodson and Brad Hutchison present a check to
Missouri Colleges Fund President Mike Backer for student scholarships.
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Enrollment Headcount: 1,454
(1,442 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 10 to 1
Average ACT (freshman): 25.7
Degrees Offered: A.B., B.B.A., B.MEd,
B.S.N., M.Ed., M.B.A., B.S., A.S., B.S.G.,
M.A.R.T., M.S.CJ., M.A.Cr., M.A.C.,
B.M.T., M.ARCH., M.M.T.
Drury University, established in 1873,
is a 90-acre residential campus located
in Springfield, MO. The private,
independent institution became a
member of the GLVC in 2004. Drury is
ranked No. 8 on the list of best Regional
Universities in the Midwest; a category
U.S. News & World Report officially
names “Best Regional UniversitiesMidwest.” Additionally, Drury is ranked
No. 1 in the Midwest on the U.S. News
“Great Schools, Great Prices” list and is
ranked No. 3 on its 2015 “Best Colleges
for Veterans” list.
Drury’s athletics teams have won 36
national championships, more than any
other school in the state of Missouri.
More than 60 majors and academic
programs are available. But a quality
education goes beyond the standards of
academic scholarship. Drury enriches
the whole person as each student
explores new ideas, challenges beliefs,
learns to think critically and eventually
finds new ways to understand the
world outside the classroom. Every
student participates in a unique general
education curriculum called Drury CORE,
which combines the sciences, social
sciences and humanities to enhance
communication and problem-solving
skills.
Evangel University
Fontbonne University
Hannibal-LaGrange
University
Lindenwood University of
Saint Charles
Springfield, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
Hannibal, Missouri
St. Charles, Missouri
Founded: 1955
Founded: 1917
Founded: 1858
Founded: 1827
Affiliation: Assemblies of God
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Affiliation: Independent
Enrollment Headcount: 2,209
(2,022 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 1,923
(1,382 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 1,172
(927 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 12,151
(10,025 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 15 to 1
Student-faculty ratio: 10 to 1
Student-faculty ratio: 14 to 1
Student-faculty ratio: 17 to 1
Average ACT (freshman): 23
Average ACT (freshman): 23
Average ACT (freshman): 22.5
Average ACT (freshman): 23
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., B.B.A.,
B.F.A., B.M., B.S.W., A.A., M.E., M.M.,
M.S., M.O.L., M.DIV., Ph.D., D/Min.,
D/Miss.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.B.A., B.F.A.,
B.S., B.S.W., M.A., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.S.,
M.S.T., M.M., M.A.T., M.A.C.C.
Degrees Offered: A.A., A.S., A.S.N.,
L.P.N., A.A.S., B.A., B.S., B.A.S., B.S.E.,
B.S.N., M.S.E., M.A.L.
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.F.A., B.S.,
B.S.N, B.S.W., M.A., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.S.,
M.S.N., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Evangel is a comprehensive Christian
university with a seminary, located in
Springfield, MO., and draws more than
2,000 students from all 50 states and
several foreign countries. The focus
of Evangel is to train young people
for leadership positions in business,
government, church and home, through
a commitment to the integration of
faith, learning and life.
Evangel offers 65 undergraduate
majors and, with the Assemblies of
God Theological Seminary, a variety
of master’s and doctoral degrees. The
campus features modern, state of the
art facilities.
Fontbonne University is a Catholic coeducational institution of higher learning
sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet and seeks to educate students
to think critically, to act ethically and
to assume responsibility as citizens and
leaders. The university offers high-quality
liberal arts and professional programs
in a values-based, student-centered
environment.
Nestled on the hills along the banks of the
mighty Mississippi, Hannibal LaGrange
University’s scenic setting reflects the
beauty of Mark Twain’s idyllic hometown.
HLGU offers more than 30 majors, online
classes, intercollegiate athletics, ministry
opportunities, and masters level education.
Lindenwood University is located in the
beautiful historic town of St. Charles,
Missouri. Lindenwood also has a fullservice liberal arts campus in Belleville,
Illinois, as well as nine extension centers.
Alumni support and steady leadership
are hallmarks of Evangel University.
Prominent alumni include Dr. Troy Paino,
president of Truman State University,
Pam Stringer, Business Educator of the
Year K-12, Missouri Business Education
Association; Don Zimmerman, senior
VP/CIO, The Wendy’s Company; Russ
Umphenour, CEO/President of FOCUS
Brands (Auntie Anne’s, Schlotzsky’s,
Carvel, Cinnabon); Hal, Steve and David
Donaldson, co-founders of Convoy of
Hope; and Beverly Lewis, N.Y. Times
best-selling author.
Fontbonne is located in a beautiful suburb
in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan
area. The programs offered attract
students from across the U.S. and many
other countries, and its small class sizes
and welcoming campus foster community
and connectivity. Forty-six majors, 32
minors and 17 graduate programs span
a wide range from the nationally-known
speech-language pathology and deaf
education program to dietetics and
cybersecurity. Additionally, students
from around the world attend Fontbonne
to study with artists who specialize in
the figure, and the university is home
to Mustard Seed Theatre, a professional
theatre company. The university houses
the Bonnie and L.B. Eckelkamp College of
Global Business and Professional Studies
which offers numerous online and evening
programs in a convenient accelerated
model for busy adult learners.
For twelve consecutive years, HannibalLaGrange has been named as one of
America’s Best Christian Colleges by
Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc.
In addition, HLGU has been consistently
named a Champions of Character Five-Star
Institution. Other awards and recognitions
include Top 50 Most Affordable Christian
Colleges (Ranked #10), Best Value Christian
Colleges & Universities (Ranked #12),
and ranked #46 in the top 50 for the Top
Christian Colleges.
Students from a variety of states and
numerous countries make HannibalLaGrange their home away from home.
HLGU is preparing students to be successful
for life by providing excellence in Christian
higher education in an environment that
promotes the importance of integrating
faith and learning. An educational
environment shaped and formed by faith
produces students who will live lives that
are shaped and formed by faith. Faculty
and staff provide excellence in education in
an environment that is student-centered.
Lindenwood strives to make higher
education accessible to both traditional and
nontraditional students. The University
offers more than 200 programs leading
baccalaureate, masters, and Ed.D. degrees.
Lindenwood serves approximately 12,000
students annually, approximately 4,000 of
whom live on the University’s St. Charles
campus and 1,300 of whom reside at
LU-Belleville.
The University has held continuous regional
accreditation with the Higher Learning
Commission since 1918 and has specialty
accreditation in Social Work, Athletic
Training, and all of its Business programs.
Lindenwood is the only higher education
institution in Missouri to be formally
endorsed the Society for Human Resource
Management.
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MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY
S T. L O U I S
Maryville University of
Saint Louis
Missouri Baptist
University
Park University
Rockhurst University
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
Parkville, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Founded: 1872
Founded: 1964
Founded: 1875
Founded: 1910
Affiliation: Independent,
Coeducational
Affiliation: Baptist
Affiliation: Independent
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Enrollment Headcount: 5,321
(2,836 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 18,763
(8,204 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 2,920
(2,365 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 13 to 1
Student-faculty ratio:
12 to 1 (Undergraduate) 9:1 (Graduate)
Student-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
Degrees Offered: B.S.E., B.S., B.P.S., B.M.E.,
B.M., B.A., A.S.R., A.S.B, M.A.C., M.A.T.,
M.E.A., M.S.E., M.S. in Sports Management, M.S. in Fitness Management, M.S. in
Criminal Justice, M.S. in Corporate Security
Leadership, M.A.C.M., M.B.A., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Average ACT (freshman): 21.4
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., B.S.N.,
B.S.B.A., M.Ed., MOT, M.B.A., M.S.,
M.A., D.P.T.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri Baptist
University is a premier Christ-centered
university that since 1964 has equipped
students with the tools needed to impact
society on a global scale. With a total
enrollment now exceeding 5,000, MBU
offers more than 40 undergraduate
degrees, a host of minors that are offered
within seven academic divisions, seven
master degrees, the Educational Specialist
and the Doctor of Education. Classes are
offered at many locations throughout
Missouri and Western Illinois. Grounded
in a Biblically-based Christian perspective,
the University aims to enrich students’
lives while providing educational services
to the community.
Park University, a national leader in higher
education, has 42 campuses located in 21
states and online worldwide. Park is one
of just 300 colleges and universities named
a “College of Distinction,” an honor the
University has held for four consecutive
years. Since 2010, Park has been ranked
the No.1 value among private colleges and
universities by Parents & Colleges, and in
2013, Park was ranked the seventh most
affordable private university/college in the
nation, and first in the Midwest, according
to U.S. News and World Report.
Enrollment Headcount: 5,931
(3,564 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 13 to 1
Average ACT (freshman): 25
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.F.A., B.S.,
B.S.C.L.S., B.S.M.T., B.S.N., D.N.P., D. P.T.,
Ed.D., M.A., M.B.A., M.A.Ed., M.O.T.,
M.S., M.S.N., M.M.T.
Maryville University is a selective,
comprehensive and nationally ranked
private institution with over 5,900
students. Maryville offers more than 75
degrees at the undergraduate, masters and
doctoral levels to students from 50 states
and 30 countries. Consistently ranked as a
top private school by Forbes and Kiplinger’s
in 2012, Maryville was named the No.1
Over performing University in the nation
by U.S. News & World Report. Maryville’s
athletics teams compete at the Division II
level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Founded in 1872, the University is ideally
situated on 130 picturesque acres in West
St. Louis County.
Average ACT (freshman): 23
Fred Moore III is from Flint Michigan
and attends Culver-Stockton
College. Fred is a Criminal Justice
and Communications major. He is a
member of Kappa Alpha Psi and is the
Student Government Chairman. Fred
is active as a Campus Security guard,
Admissions Tour Guide and weight
room monitor. “I decided to pursue
communications and criminal justice
in college because of the influences of
my uncles, who are veteran Marines.
They taught me the value of a proper education. After graduation, I plan
to pursue the graduate program through Culver-Stockton College, then
be an admissions counselor, and eventually pursue a position in the CIA.”
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Degrees Offered: A.A., A.S., B.A., B.F.A.,
B.M., B.S., B.P.A., B.S.E., B.S.N., B.S.W.,
M.P.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.H.A., M.A.C.L.,
M.M., M.P.A.; 11 Graduate Certificates
Park boasts a diverse student population,
with more than 430 international students
from 65 countries, and a 41 percent student
representation from racial, ethnic and
cultural groups typically underrepresented
in colleges and universities. Park is
repeatedly recognized as one of the top
100 institutions in the nation graduating
Hispanic and African-American students.
Park maintains a long-standing relationship
with the U.S. military for which it has been
recognized as one of the largest providers of
online undergraduate education to military
learners worldwide. Since 2009, Park has
received international recognition each year
by G.I Jobs and Military Advanced Education
magazine on their lists of military-friendly
colleges and universities, the latter citing
Park’s “innovative academic degree
programs steeped in excellence.”
Average ACT (freshman): 25.5
Rockhurst University is a Catholic, Jesuit
institution with more than 100 years of
experience educating students in the cultural
heart of Kansas City. The university’s approach
is rooted in the 450-year-old Jesuit tradition
of academic excellence, inspiring students to
think and communicate effectively, lead others,
foster a love of lifelong learning, serve their
communities, and find God in all things.
With more than 2,500 undergraduate and
graduate students, and offering more than
50 programs of study, Rockhurst University
provides the perfect college setting. The
Princeton Review has named Rockhurst a
Best Midwestern College, and U.S. News and
World Report ranks it among the top regional
universities in the Midwest.
Outside the classroom, Rockhurst offers a
thriving campus filled with activity and energy.
With more than 45 student organizations
ranging from Greek life and athletics to
community service and campus ministry,
students are sure to find many ways to express
their individuality.
Rockhurst students are challenged, inspired
and assisted by exceptional faculty. In fact, an
impressive 89 percent of full-time faculty holds
the highest degree in their field. Students
experience rigorous academics within a tight-knit
community that wants them to succeed. That’s
why 97.2 percent of Rockhurst graduates report
they are employed or accepted into graduate
school within six months of graduation.
Southwest Baptist
University
Westminster College
William Jewell College
William Woods
University
Bolivar, Missouri
Fulton, Missouri
Liberty, Missouri
Fulton, Missouri
Founded: 1878
Founded: 1851
Founded: 1849
Founded: 1870
Affiliation: Southern Baptist (Missouri
Baptist Convention)
Affiliation: Presbyterian
Affiliation: None
Affiliation: Disciples of Christ
Enrollment Headcount: 944
(939 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 1,060
(1,072 FTE)
Enrollment Headcount: 2,142
(1,513 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 14 to 1
Student-faculty ratio: 11 to 1
Student-faculty ratio: 13 to 1
Average ACT (freshman): 24.3
Average ACT (freshman): 25.4
Average ACT (freshman): 23.7
Degrees Offered: B.A
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., B.S.N.,
M.S.Ed.
Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., B.S., B.F.A.,
B.S.W., M.B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Westminster College is one of the top liberal
arts colleges in America, according to all
major educational ranking firms, including
U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton
Review and Washington Monthly. U.S. News
recognizes Westminster as one of the top
two liberal arts colleges in Missouri. This
year Money magazine ranked Westminster
#11 in the nation for “Most Affordable
Private Colleges” and in the top 10% of
“Best Colleges for the Money” among all
U.S. colleges and universities. Committed
to preparing leaders in a global community,
Westminster has a student body composed
of almost 17 percent international students
from 76 different countries and domestic
students from 28 different states.
William Jewell College is committed to
bringing together talented students and
gifted faculty mentors within a vibrant
community sparked by a rigorous and
intentional curriculum. The Kansas City
region’s only national liberal arts college,
William Jewell has been named among
“America’s Best” in national rankings
including U.S. News & World Report,
Money, The Princeton Review, Forbes and
Washington Monthly. The Oxbridge Honors
Program and Harriman-Jewell performing
arts series are among the college’s
internationally recognized programs.
William Jewell’s Nonprofit Leadership major
is one of only a few in the country, and the
Pryor Leadership Studies Program offers a
certificate for students across all disciplines.
Founded in 1870, William Woods
University expanded its mission in 1992
to address the coeducational needs of
working adults. WWU is located on 200
scenic acres in Fulton, Mo., and served
more than 2,000 students statewide
and in Arkansas in the past 12 months.
William Woods is a coeducational,
independent, professions-oriented
liberal arts-based institution. Unique
undergraduate programs of study include
a four-year American Sign Language
program (one of approximately 30 in
North America), an internationally
recognized equestrian studies program
and a degree in juvenile justice (first
in the state). The university also offers
undergraduate and graduate programs
for working adults, including Master
of Business Administration, Master of
Education (in elementary or secondary
education, curriculum/instruction or
athletics/activities administration),
Education Specialist, and Doctorate of
Education in leadership. Online degree
programs include an associate of arts,
B.S. in business administration with an
emphasis in management, paralegal
studies and interpretation studies in ASLEnglish; MBA (entrepreneurial leadership);
M.ED. in equestrian education and
teaching and technology.
Enrollment Headcount: 3,696
(2,905 FTE)
Student-faculty ratio: 16 to 1
Average ACT (freshman): 23.4
Degrees Offered: A.A., A.A.S., A.S.N.,
A.S., A.S.R., B.A., B.A.S., B.S., B.M.,
B.S.N., B.S.W., M.S., MSN.,Ed.D., Ed.S.,
D.P.T.
Since 1878, Southwest Baptist University
has been a Christ-centered, caring academic
community preparing students to be
servant leaders in a global society.
SBU professors bring learning and faith
together to give students a liberal arts
education education that offers more than
just preparation for a career. Students
are intellectually engaged through
faith-inspired academic and campus life
programs. The result? A culturally relevant
education that equips Bearcats for a lifetime
of success.
Servant leadership is a fundamental
component of the SBU experience and is a
required part of the SBU Honors Program.
To gain global experience, students are
encouraged to study internationally or to do
a short-term mission project in a different
culture. SBU’s unique Intercultural Studies
major requires students to spend a sixmonth semester living abroad.
Alumni are prepared to be servant leaders
and can be found serving all over the world,
from the boardroom to the classroom and
on the mission field.
SBU has been recognized as being one of
America’s 100 Best College Buys since 1995
and one of America’s Best Christian Colleges
since 1996. SBU’s financial aid program has
been recognized as one of America’s Best
College Scholarships for six consecutive years.
Founded in 1851, this selective college for
men and women is an 86-acre residential
campus in Fulton, MO. Westminster is
internationally recognized for hosting world
leaders and their important messages,
including Winston Churchill’s famous “Iron
Curtain” speech, and is home to the National
Churchill Museum, the only North American
museum totally devoted to Churchill’s life
and work. Westminster is a challenging
academic environment where students are
educated to lead and inspired to achieve.
Ninety-six percent of Westminster graduates
start their first job or enroll in graduate or
professional schools within six months of
graduation.
Encouraging students to “live what
they learn,” Jewell offers a minimum
$2,000 Journey Grant, a self-designed
enrichment opportunity that takes students
anywhere in the world. The William Jewell
community is dedicated to giving back,
contributing over 47,000 service hours last
academic year. Partnerships with Kansas
City corporations, entrepreneurs and alumni
provide internship and career options –
evident through the 98.9 percent of alumni
who are employed or in graduate school six
months after graduation.
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Canton
Hannibal
Liberty
Parkville
Kansas City
Fayette
Columbia St. Charles
Fulton
St. Louis
MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY
Bolivar
Springfield
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