Lee Fierbaugh, M.A.

VP for Marketing & Enrollment

JP Ab Ph DJP Abner, Ph.D.

Assoc Professor of PsychologyAssoc. Professor of Psychology & Occupational Therapy

rich heritagefounded 1866

premier Christian liberal arts collegep g

181 acres1100 students1100 students

25 majors3 graduate programs3 graduate programs

75 full-time faculty

National RecognitionNational Recognition• U.S. News & World Report – Best Colleges (#8 in South)

• U.S. News & World Report – Best Buys (#4 in South)

• National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE)

• Student Satisfaction Survey (SSI)

• Accreditation

• Grad School Acceptance

www.milligan.edu/academics/reputation.htm

As a

Ch i ti lib l t llChristian liberal arts collegeMilliganMilligan

honors God by

educating men and women

as servant-leaders.

Christian

Curriculum and faculty are Christ-centeredBible foundation: OT, NT, Christ & CultureBible foundation: OT, NT, Christ & CultureGod’s hand in all subjects

church affiliationIndependent Christian Churches/Churches of ChristIndependent - Christian Churches/Churches of Christ

campus ministrySpiritual Formation Program

Institute for Servant LeadershipInstitute for Servant Leadership

What does it mean to be a Christian in today’s society?

liberal arts

ll d d t d twell-rounded studentscritical thinking skills

i t ti f bj tintegration of subjectshumanities, sciences, arts

Extensive interaction between faculty & studentsF lt d di t d t t hiFaculty dedicated to teachingIntentionally small class sizes

CoreRelationship with God

– Bible: OT, NT, Christ & Culture

– College & ServiceCollege & Service

– Spiritual Formation Program

Relationship with One AnotherHumanities– Humanities

– Social Learning

– Ethnic Studies

Speech– Speech

Relationship with Creation– Fitness for Life

– Science

– Math

Major & Minor (optional)

Humanities Programhistory, literature, philosophy,

theology fine arts

Ancient and Medieval CulturesRenaissance and Early Modern Cultures18th d 19th C t C lt theology, fine arts18th and 19th Century CulturesCultures of the 20th and Early 21st Centuries

National Survey of Student Engagement, 2009

Supportive campus environment

Enriching educational experience

Student-faculty interactionSimilarMilligan

Active and collaborative learning

Level of academic challenge

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Student Satisfaction Inventory, 2007

•academic advising effectiveness•academic advising effectiveness•campus life•campus support services•concern for the individualconcern for the individual•instructional effectiveness•responsiveness to diverse populationsp p•safety and security•service excellence•student centeredness

d tieducating

Qualityy

Academics areAcademics are taken seriously

Faculty among best in fields

Accreditation

National recognition

25 Majors in 10 A d i A10 Academic Areas

Bible BusinessBusiness

EducationHumane Learning

NursingCommunications

Fine ArtsMusic

Scientific LearningSocial Learning

DegreesBachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Science (BS)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)MBA, M.Ed, MSOT

cross cultural experienceLondon Australia China Costa Rica Cairo Russia Oxford Washington DCLondon, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Cairo, Russia, Oxford, Washington DC,

Los Angeles, Uganda, Humanities European Study Tour, International Business Institute

f ltfaculty

Christian scholars

75 full-time faculty

75% have Ph.D.

career-based experiencecareer based experience

teaching faculty

small classes

personal attention, life advice, and academic guidance

individual attentionStudent Success Program, Mentoring Program, First Year Experience

t d t lifstudent life

close-knit communityy1,100 students, 40 states, 12 countries

t d t ti itistudent activitiesIntramurals, student clubs, concerts,

theatre, pick-up hoops, residence halls,p p pWONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

residential campusresidential campus85% live on campus

6 residence halls + apartmentsResidence Hall staff

Open Dorms twice a week, monitored

athletic success50 Conference titles

57 NAIA National TournamentsAll-Sports Trophy

Ch i f Ch A dChampions of Character AwardNumerous All-Americans

Baseball - M

Basketball – M&W

Cheerleading – W

Cross Country – M&W

Golf – M&W

Mountain Biking – M&W

Soccer – M&W

Swimming M&WSwimming – M&W

Tennis – M&W

Track & Field – M&W

Softball - WSoftball - W

Volleyball - W

clubs & activitiesIntramural AthleticsArts CouncilBuffalo Ramblers hiking clubChristian Pre-Law AssociationLanguage Clubg gRecycling CommitteeMulticultural Affairs CommitteeMusic Educators ClubPhotography Clubg p yStudent Government AssociationSocial AffairsStudent Nurses AssociationHonor Societies:

Alpha Chi – national honor societyAlpha Psi Omega – theatreMu Kappa – missionariesOmicron Psi – non-traditional studentsPhi Alpha Theta – historyPsi Chi – psychology

Buffalo YearbookStampede NewspaperPhoenix Literary MagazineWUMC 90.5 FMWired TV Program

music & fine artsAward winning theatre program

Festival of One Act Plays & Short Films

Milli A t G llMilligan Art Gallery

Senior Shows & Recitals

Concert Choir

Gospel Choir

Brass Ensemble

Orchestra

Civic Band

Jazz EnsembleJazz Ensemble

String Quartet

Pep Band

Heritage

t l d hiservant-leadership

How will l dyou lead

your life?your life?

f i h i ifaith in actionServant-Leader Experience, missions, community service

life preparationp pCareer Center, Buffs2Work, graduate school

Career Development

• Career counseling services

• Major/career exploration

• Internship and summer job help

• Job search resources• Job search resources

• Grad school resources

l tilocation

All America RegionAll-America Regionbeauty, cultural, historical, recreational

iblpossible

wise investment

tuition below national average

96% receive financial aid96% receive financial aid

$5 million in scholarships

annual costs(2009-10)

T iti $21 200Tuition: $21,200

Fees: $660

Room & Board: $5,650

TOTAL: $27,510

Milligan Aid

MERIT ANNUAL AWARDSHonors $11,000 to $23,000

Academic $3,500 to $10,000

Fine Arts & Music Vary

Athletic Vary

Institute for Servant Leadership $2,000

Work-Study $1,016 to $2,032

NEED ANNUAL AWARDSMilligan College Grant Up to $3,000

Financial Aid Timeline

FALL/WINTER• Visit colleges & apply

• Review financial aid info

• Get an estimate

WINTER• Complete tax returnComplete tax return• Complete FAFSA

SPRING• Receive and review Award Letter• Receive and review Award Letter

• Return signed Award Letter

FAFSA: STEP ONEFree Application for Federal Student Aid

C l t t t• Complete tax returns

• Submit ASAP after Feb 1

• Online: www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Milligan’s code: 003511

• Get an early estimate!www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

SFS staff estimate based on EFC

financial aidDon’t shop by sticker price

Consider value for your investmentConsider value for your investmentFile your FAFSA early

the processthe process

applying

3-4 colleges3 4 colleges

early fall of senior year

accuracy & appearance matter

know deadlines

additional program applications

standards may varystandards may vary

ACT/SAT, GPA expectations

make copiesp

Milligan app

FactorsStrength of HS curriculumgGPAStandardized test scoresRecommendations

Rolling(fall of senior year)

Decision Date:May 1

h t?now what?• complete visits

id l• guidance counselor• file FAFSA by Feb 1• watch deadlines• make decision• freshman orientation

Connections 2010New Student Orientation

When:April 16 & 17June 11 & 12

Who:Who:students and parents

What:register for classesget your student IDmeet faculty mentormeet classmates roommatemeet classmates, roommatesessions on college transition

Why:y

worry-free summer!