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2011-2012 Annual Report Trinity Lutheran College

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This has been a great year for Trinity Lutheran College! I want to begin by thanking you for your continued support, prayers, and hopes for the ministry and education we offer to our students. We appreciate your faithfulness, which continues to be a central component of what makes this institution special.

We frequently see God at work in the lives of our students and within our staff and faculty as they diligently carry out their work and service within the Everett community. We continue to produce graduates who serve Christ, the Church and the world. In fact this year, we had the largest number of graduates since we became Trinity Lutheran College in 1998. As I write this, we are well on our way to one of the largest new student classes in our 68-year history.

We are moving, changing, and growing with the grace of God and through His spirit, and you are essential to our ministry through your continued prayers and financial support.

God bless,

John W. Reed President

ACADEMICSNew Academic Programs – We are currently researching two new academic majors that we would hope to forward to NWCCU this fall. This is an important part of our strategic plan that was approved in 2010-2011.

Brammer Chapel and Center For Communications & Art – In August, we received the second largest gift in school history from George and Jackie Brammer to fund the renovation of the fifth floor of the campus center and create the new Brammer Chapel. We occupied that space in March and have already used this wonderful new space for regular campus worship, Lavik Lectures, a baccalaure-ate service, and gatherings for groups in our community.

Vocation and Formation – This year, under the leadership of Campus Pastor, Erik Samuelson, we implemented major changes to our required Vocation and Formation program. These changes were needed to better serve our growing student body. The results were fantastic based on comments and course evaluations.

Academic Advising – A major focus this past year was to institute an academic advising program for the college. Under the leadership of Annemarie Russell we have accomplished this significant educa-tional goal. New programming in this area has helped us to improve student satisfaction and retention, and works closely with Vocation and Formation to help students fulfill God’s purposes for their lives and careers.

Support for Faculty – Our faculty does so much for our students and serves this college in many ways in and out of the classroom. One of our great challenges is many of these wonderful committed individuals are significantly underpaid and receive fewer benefits than many of our sister institutions.

STUDENT LIFEIntercollegiate Athletics – In our second year of competitive athletics both our men’s and women’s soccer teams advanced to the regional playoffs! Our commitment to service within our athletic department was evident in our work with local elementary schools, serving as volunteers at numerous community events, providing support at our local YMCA, and conducting clinics for low income special needs students.

New Student Life Leadership – This past year has been a significant one of growth and development for the student life division of the college. A new Dean of Students was hired in August when Andrea Ide joined the college from Seattle Pacific University. Her leadership has been felt in creating a new vision for student government and significant improvements to student housing and food service.

ENROLLMENTGrowing Student Body – In fall 2011, we welcomed 58 new students, enrolling 160 students in fall term. This enrollment growth is projected to continue in fall 2012.

Changing Demographics – In the past three years, our student body has become increasingly diverse—in terms of age, ethnic background, and religious affiliation. This has brought richness to our conversations in and out of the classroom.

Financial Aid – We are aware of the rising costs of higher education amid economic uncertainty. We have conducted a year-long process applying through the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) to seek approval to receive State Need Grant funding. On June 5, we hosted four members of the HECB on campus. We hope for a positive response.

DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONSMajor Gifts – Through the efforts of our development team, lead by Lance Georgeson, we have achieved our fund raising goals for this past year. We are especially pleased that in this past year we have been able to add a number of new first time donors to the college.

Brammer Chapel Campaign – We are pleased to announce a $170,000 campaign to fully equip the Brammer Chapel with capital and programmatic needs. The Brammer Chapel is a learning labora-tory, where emerging leaders are living out their faith in authentic and innovative ways that will shape tomorrow’s church.

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCEStrategic Plan – It has been over a year since the adoption of our three-year strategic plan: Light on a Hill: A Strategic Plan for Trinity Lutheran College. We have made numerous strides already with this plan including initiatives to grow enrollment, expand academic programs, retain students, and strengthen the college’s financial resources.

FINANCEImproving financial situation – We will end the 2011-12 fiscal year with a $349,639 deficit, a marked improvement from the previous years. Increasing enrollment, steady gift income, and careful plan-ning continue to improve our overall financial condition. However, even with a balanced budget there are many needs at Trinity.

Trinity Lutheran College & Trinity Education Foundation Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2011

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

REVENUES

Academic and student services $1,470,330

EXPENSES

Gifts and grants $1,413,901Tuition and fees $1,410,807

Auxiliary enterprises $470,625Other revenue $739,502

Total revenues $4,034,835

Administration $644,164

College advancement $668,588

Plant, auxiliary, and other expenses $1,899,221

Total expenses $4,682,303

June 30, 2011

ASSETSCash and other assets $2,431,518

Land, buildings, and equipment (net) 15,803,148

Total assets 18,234,666

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSLiabilities:

Notes payable 2,100,532

Other liabilities 1,768,450

Total liabilities 3,868,982

Net assets 14,365,684

Total liabilities and net assets 18,234,666

August Received word on the second largest gift in school history to fund the new Brammer Chapel and Center for Art & Communication.

September Welcomed 58 new students and saw the overall enrollment grow to largest total in 15 years.

October Our students initiated and lead an amazing event to support the homeless in our community, “Socktoberfest” providing socks, music and great food for our guests.

November Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams traveled to Southern California to compete in the regional playoffs.

December Our music program pro-vided wonderful Advent Concerts at First Presbyterian, Everett, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood.

January Students studied aboard in our January Term Program with professor Sue Houglum in Scotland and Dr. Mallinson and Dr. Little in Great Britain.

February Our admissions office hosted over 25 well-qualified students as candidates for the ACT SIX scholarship.

March The college opened the new Brammer Chapel on schedule and on budget with the grand open-ing scheduled for Sept. 28, 2012.

April Trinity received word that it was selected as a featured institution as an innovative faith based college, by Viewpoints a nation-ally televised cable program. Filming will occur in September with airings on CNN Headline News and Discovery Channel.

Over 225 guests enjoyed an evening of celebration, fellowship and special music with our sec-ond annual Celebration of Service.

May Graduated 40 individuals from the college—the largest number since we became Trinity Lutheran College in 1998.

June Hosted a four-member team from the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board to review Trinity’s application to receive State Need Grant funding.

2011-2012 TRINITY HIGHLIGHTS