Centenary College of Louisiana

“IAN MCELORY - Family relationship, THOMAS E. MCELROY - Family relationship”

“The 2014 amended charter of the college states the louisiana conference of the united methodist church has the ability to elect or reject any nominee made by the centenary college's board of trustees.”

“The organization engages an accounting firm to prepare form 990. The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the financial office. Then the entire board of trustees is provided a copy of the return to review before filing with the irs.”

“Members of the board of trustees, key senior administrators and highest compensated employees file annually with the audit committee of the board of trustees a completed questionnaire that is an attached exhibit to the conflict of interest policy detailing any possible conflicts of interest with the institution. The office of the vice president for finance and administration reviews the annual questionnaires. A board member who has a conflict of interest shall abstain from voting on such matters.”

“A review of the president's compensation is conducted at least annually by the compensation committee of the board of trustees, said committee being comprised of the officers of the board. The committee uses comparability data, such as form 990s of other organizations and compensation surveys, as a basis for determining compensation. The review is documented in the meeting minutes.”

“The president reviews the other officers' compensation using the cupa-hr salary standards for higher education in determining salary thresholds. Centenary uses the median provided by cupa and adjusts it during the initial hiring process. Employees are offered compensation based on their qualifications in relation to this median. The annual evaluations and performance reviews do not have an effect on salary. The compensation reviews are documented in the employee's h/r files.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not currently made available to the public, except upon request.”

“The executive committee shall consist of the officers of the board, the president and the chairs and vice-chairs of all standing committees. The bishop of the louisiana annual conference shall be an ex-officio, voting member. The executive committee empowered to act for the board between regular board meetings on all matters except for presidential selection and termination, board member and officer election, mission and purpose changes, amendments to the articles or bylaws, the incurrence of corporate indebtedness, and conferral of degrees.”

“Purchased Services - Total Expense: 4454748, Program Service Expense: 3231029, Management and General Expenses: 1053102, Fundraising Expenses: 170617;”

“Changes in split interest agreements - 3334448;”

“Centenary college of louisiana is a selective liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs and a limited number of graduate programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, which strengthen the foundation for students' personal lives and career goals. Students and faculty work together to build a community focused on ethical and intellectual development, respect and concern for human and spiritual values, and the joy of creativity and discovery. Consistent with its affiliation with the united methodist church, the college encourages a lifelong dedication not only to learning but also to serving others. It strives to overcome ignorance and intolerance; to examine ideas critically; to provide an understanding of the forces that have influenced the past, drive the present, and shape the future; and to cultivate integrity, intellectual and moral courage, responsibility, fairness, and compassion. In pursuit of these ideals, the college challenges its students throughout their education to write and speak clearly; to read, listen, and think critically; to comprehend, interpret, and synthesize ideas; to analyze information qualitatively and quantitatively; to appreciate the diversity of human cultures; to respect the value of artistic expression; and to recognize the importance of a healthy mind and body and the interdependence of people and the environment. Academic and co curricular programs, as well as the example of those who teach and work at centenary, support students in their development and encourage them to become leaders in the workplace, the community, the nation, and the world at large.”