Drew University

“Form 990, part iii, line 1 drew university's mission is to offer its diverse community of learners a challenging and individualized education shaped by a deep-rooted culture of mentoring, thoughtful engagement with the world beyond its campus, and a steadfast commitment to lifelong cultivation of the whole person. Through its distinctive emphasis on the reciprocity of knowledge, experience, and service, drew prepares its students to flourish both personally and professionally as they add to the world's good by responding to the urgent challenges of our time with rigorous, independent, and imaginative thought.”

“FORM 990, PART III Consisting of the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Drew University has a total enrollment of approximately 1,881 students (1,433 in the College of Liberal Arts, 178 in the Caspersen School and 270 in the Theological School.) The Theological and Caspersen schools offer degrees at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels, while the College annually confers B.A. degrees in 30 different disciplines.”

“Form 990, part iii, question 4b drew nurtures christian practices through vital partnership with local churches and international networks of education. Trans-disciplinary interpretation of text, tradition, and experience energizes its scholarly vigor. Drew engenders theologies responsible to the complex realities of an interconnected world. Into that world drew sends pastors, preachers and prophets, deacons, activists, and teachers.”

“Form 990, part iii, question 4c this mission continues to distinguish the caspersen school among institutions with doctoral programs in the humanities. Our intent is to train persons who are properly prepared not only in specific recognized fields but also in interdisciplinary dialogue. We celebrate the joy of learning as we prepare able, well informed graduates who pursue careers in higher education, in the religious and medical communities, and in the broader intellectual world. As such, we are well positioned to meet the increasing call for interdisciplinary approaches both in the academy and in the wider world. Integral to our mission is encouraging our faculty and students alike to pursue creative research in the humanities and to make the results of their work available through teaching, participation in scholarly meetings, various forms of publication and intellectual discourse. To that end we continue to explore new possibilities of enhancing interdisciplinary studies in the humanities. Exempt purpose achievements form 990, part iii, question 4d amounts listed on line 4d represent expenses and revenues related to other programs which further the organization's exempt purpose. Other program expenses reflect educational program expenses not directly related to one of the of the schools described above. It includes an allocated method of program, auxiliary, and student service expenses. Other program activities also include expenses and revenues from the university's continuing education and summer programs.”

“Form 990, part v, question 7b drew university notifies the donor of the breakout between any goods and services received and their donation amount. If no goods and service were received, we then notify the donor of that also.”

“Form 990, part vi, question 11b all members of the board of trustees were provided with a copy of form 990 via the trustee web-site prior to its filing with the irs.”

“Form 990, part vi, question 12c all decisions of the board of trustees, officers and employees of drew university are to be made solely on the basis of a desire to promote the best interests of the university. It is therefore the policy of the board and the university: 1. That all activities or behavior which conflict with the best interests of the university are prohibited. This could include but would not be limited to: a) use of university resources. For a university trustee, officer or employee to make improper use of any university resources, including the services of university employees, for his or her own personal benefit. B) compliance with rules. For a university trustee, officer, or employee to fail to comply with the university's duly established rules, regulations or standards of personal behavior. C) disclosure of confidential information. For a university trustee, officer, or employee, without proper authority, to give or release to anyone not authorized to receive such information, any data of a confidential nature secured through his or her relationship to the university. D) acceptance of gifts. For a university trustee, officer or employee, or any dependent member of his or her immediate family to accept from any organization or person that they know to be doing or seeking to do business with the university, a loan or a gift or favor of more than nominal value. This paragraph shall not be deemed to prohibit loans made in the normal course of business with the terms standard for such loans from banks or financial institutions that may have or expect to have relations with the university. E) competition with the university. For a university trustee or officer, directly or through a corporation in which he or she has a substantial interest, to engage in for remuneration any other activity which is in direct competition with the university, except with the knowledge and written consent of the president or the president's designee. If the activity is that of the president such consent must be given by the chair of the board. 2. That, in the event that the board or a university officer shall be called upon to consider a transaction involving the university and (i) a member of the board or any officer of the university (or a member of his or her immediate family), or (ii) an organization with which a member of the board or any officer of the university is "affiliated," such trustee or officer, as soon as he or she has knowledge of the transaction, shall: (a) disclose fully the precise nature of his or her interest or involvement in such transaction and/or such organization; and (b) refrain from participation in the university's consideration of the proposed transaction. For the purposes of this conflict-of-interest policy, a trustee or officer is "affiliated" with any organization of which he or she (or a member of his or her immediate family) is an employee, general partner, member of the board of directors, trustee, or in which he or she (or a member of his or her immediate family) owns 10% or more of the outstanding stock. 3. That the following persons disclose to the university on a continuing basis all their relationships and business affiliations that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, involving the university: the trustees (including the president); the vice presidents of the university; the deans; and such other officers as the president shall designate as being officers from whom, because of their respective duties and responsibilities, the university should receive a continuing disclosure of such outside relationships and business affiliations. All disclosures required to be made hereunder must be directed in writing to the executive committee of the board of trustees which shall have, with the assistance of the vice president of administration and of the vice president for finance and business affairs, the responsibility for monitoring of thi”

“Form 990, part vi, question 15a & 15b compensation for the president, other officers and key employees is determined by the drew board of trustees on the recommendation of the board's executive compensation committee. No individuals with a conflict of interest may be involved in the compensation determination process. Comparability data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar organizations is prepared by the organization and reviewed by the board's executive compensation committee. The minutes of the board of trustees and its executive compensation committee document the board's and committee's deliberations and decisions regarding compensation. Compensation reviews take place in may of each year. The most recent compensation review was in may 2016. The benchmark data is derived from a custom report provided by the college and university personnel association {cupa). The university maintains a list of about 68 institutions that are similar to drew in size, scope and operating budget. Mean and median salaries for positions that are comparable to drew's administrative officers are derived from the data provided by cupa and to determine the benchmark. The benchmark is used by the committee to determine the appropriateness of current salaries, salary increases and salaries of new executive hires.”

“Form 990, part vi, question 19 drew university makes its governing documents, form 990 and financial statements available upon request.”

“Form 990, part xi, line 9 other changes change in fv of trusts,pooled income, & gift annuities(1,091,000) pension-related charges other than net periodic pension cost....................................................(875,738) ---------- total................................................ (1,966,738)”