Southwest Baptist University

“Election of board members: the members of the board of trustees are nominated and elected by the missouri baptist convention.”

“Governance decisions: governing documents may only be amended and changed after such proposed change has been submitted in writing to and approved by the missouri baptist convention.”

“Review of form 990: the form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the university. Prior to filing, a copy of the public disclosure 990 was sent to each member of the governing body (board of trustees). All members of the university's key management team, the executive cabinet, also reviewed and approved the public disclosure copy of the 990 before its filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy: donors, trustees and key employees are required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire in the spring of each year. It is the affirmative duty of each trustee to notify the board of trustees should any actual or perceived conflict arise during his or her term as trustee. Upon being made aware, from any source, of a conflict or perceived conflict, the board shall, in executive session, determine the appropriate action to address any such conflict including, but not limited to, possible removal as a trustee. A two-thirds majority vote of the entire board of trustees is required for removal, such vote to occur by secret ballot. To date, no members of the board of trustees have been requested to be removed. Additionally, the university's legal counsel is present to address the issue in new trustee orientation meetings. The executive cabinet of the university is continually on guard to identify any conflict of interest. The accounting services office thoroughly reviews all outgoing payments for appropriate support and for any conflict of interest.”

“Ceo compensation determination: the president of the university is currently employed under contract through may 2019. The current contract was developed by a committee that included a key employee, the chairman of the board of trustees and university counsel. The final contract and the compensation plan it offers, was approved by the board of trustees during executive session at the october 2016 board meeting.”

“Other officer compensation determination: the compensation of the cfo is annually reviewed by the president of the university. Increases in pay for all employees are reviewed by the educational policies and personnel committee of the board of trustees.”

“Governing document availability: governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are available on request. The conflict of interest policy is available by verbal request made to the human resources office or the office of administration. Copies of the university constitution and bylaws are available by request in writing to the attention of the office of administration. Copies of the governing documents and conflict of interest policy will be mailed upon request. Financial statements are available through the 990 and the budget is available in a university publication. The conflict of interest statement is reviewed with both faculty and staff each fall as part of a joint faculty/staff workshop.”

“Government grants: government grants included on part viii, line 1e, are grants awarded to students for the government's share of college workstudy, supplemental educational opportunity grants (seog), and other related items.”

“Program service accomplishments: 4a) southwest baptist university is an institution of higher education offering courses that lead to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students may choose from more than 80 areas of academic study as they pursue a liberal arts based, career-oriented education. Students are eligible to graduate with a b.a., b.m., b.s., b.s.n., b.s.w., a.a., a.a.s., a.s.n., a.s.r., and a.s. Degree. Graduate degrees include: m.a. (in christian ministry), m.b.a., m.s. (in education and nursing), m.s. (in educational administration), ed.s., ed.d. (in educational leadership), and the d.p.t. The university is comprised of six colleges: robert w. Plaster college of business and computer science, college of science and mathematics, the college of education and social science, the courts redford college of theology and ministry, the geneva casebolt college of music, arts and letters, and mercy college of nursing and health sciences. Sbu is a thriving higher education institution with more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. The main campus of the university is located in bolivar, mo, and branch campuses in mountain view, salem, and springfield, are also operated. The university reports a 16:1 student to teacher ratio for the undergraduate program. Additionally, 67% of full-time teaching faculty on the bolivar campus have earned doctorate degrees. During the 16-17 academic year, 759 students received a degree from the university. Sbu has been named one of america's 100 best college buys since 1996 and one of america's best christian colleges since 1997. In addition, sbu has received an a rating, based on general education course requirements, in the american council of trustees and alumni's report what will they learn? Since 2013. 4b) southwest baptist university offers a variety of organized activities and student services that contributes to the mission of the university. This section will highlight some of the activities and services but will not provide a detailed listing of all opportunities. The university provides a comprehensive transition/orientation program for new students. Two outstanding components of the transition program include welcome week and the university success center (usc). Welcome week is an orientation program for all new students held bi-annually on the campus the week prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Each new student is provided a small-group experience designed to build interpersonal relationships and acclimate them to the higher education culture. The primary goal of the university success center is to promote student success through developmental advising and relationship building with students. The usc provides weekly contact with new students that focuses on academic goals, opportunities for engagement with all areas of university life, the use of critical thinking skills, goal-setting, and practice in decision-making. Students have available to them professionally trained counselors to assist with personal and emotional issues. This service is offered without direct cost to students. The university also employs a registered nurse who provides minor routine health care. The career services office is available to assist students and alumni with career counseling, career assessments, job searches, placement files, resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews. The university also supports several activities for student participation. Sbu provides a comprehensive program of intercollegiate athletics with the sports of baseball, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, men's and women's golf, football, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track and field, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Additionally, there is an active intramural program in which all students may participate. Students have the opportunity to participate in debate and forensics, drama and theater presentations, and several music ensembles.”

“Other changes in net assets: $ 30,150 actuarial gain on annuity (19,273) loss on post retirement benefits 123,035 actuarial gain on trust obligations ---------- $ 133,912”