Priorities for the Future as presented by Dr. Ed Huckeby, president of Southwestern Christian University.
The following are long-term and short-term priorities which are related to the future growth of Southwestern Christian University. The funding of these priorities is contingent upon generated revenue sources, including tuition/fees, donor contributions and foundation/trust investment in the University.
Long-Term
1.*Collaboration with the Global Ministry Center Administrative/staff to develop a plan for relocation of the GMC and acquisition of the GMC facility for SCU use
a.Timeline: 18 months (August, 2011)
b.Estimated Cost: $4.5M, including $500,000 remodel/renovation and $1M maintenance endowment
2.Education/Arts & Letters Classroom Building (for Education, English, Performing Arts)
a.Timeline: 24-36 months (August, 2012)
b.Estimated Cost: $3.5M
3.Convocation/Wellness Center – Fieldhouse
a.Timeline: 24-36 months (August 2012-2013)
b.Estimated Cost: $4 M
4.*Renovation of Administration Building/Library for classroom/faculty office use
a.Timeline: Contingent upon GMC acquisition (August 2011)
b.Estimated Cost: $75,000-100,000
5.*Renovation and redesign of the Patrick Building as a Student Center/Food Service Center
a.Timeline: Contingent upon GMC acquisition (August 2011)
b.Estimated Cost: $25,000
6.Establishment of $300,000 Reserve Fund
a.Timeline: 36 months
b.Cost: $300,000
7.Elimination of existing Debt (East Hall, Professional Studies Building)
a.Timeline: 36 months
b.Cost: $1.1M
8.Installation of sprinkler/irrigation system campus-wide
a.Timeline: 12-24 months
b.Cost: $30,000
9.Establishment of an SCU Foundation with a $10M Endowment base (Foundation - 18 months; endowment – 4-7 years)
Short-Term
1.Campus Beautification Campaign
a.Timeline: 6-12 months
b.Cost: $262,000-292,000
c.Projects:
i.Plaza renovation (landscaping, new signage, benches, etc.) - $5,000
ii.Painting/refurbishing (faculty cabins,
iii. offices, Bell Center) - $2,000
iv..Carpet/flooring (Bell Center, Administrative Center, Library) - $10,000
v.Cafeteria remodel to accommodate growth (ceiling tile, new tables/chairs, layout redesign, folding wall for stage area, etc.) - $100,000
vi.East parking lot install (concrete) - $30,000
vii.Roof replacement (Irvin/Light Halls-south dorms; cabins) $35,000
viii..Eaves/window maintenance (Roberson building) - $30,000
ix..Guttering (south dorm, faculty cabins, chapel auditorium, Roberson) - $5,000
x.Updated furnishings (offices, Bell Center, etc.) - $25,000
xi.Tree trimming/pruning/removal of dead and diseased trees (north/south property) - $7,000
xi.Professional Studies building enhancement (awnings and/or brick veneer) - $5,000 – 35,000
xiii.Miscellaneous - $8,000
2.New Faculty Positions (Business, Education, Human & Family Services, HPE (split position) - $ 200,000
3.Demolition of English/Education, Music and rental house (contingent upon replacement facilities) – $10,000
4.Parking lot construction (where houses are demolished) - $30,000
5.University management system software upgrade (CAMS Enterprise) - $100,000
6.Technology (student ID system, campus security cameras, dorm swipe-card access, computer upgrades) - $50,000
7.Instructional equipment (classroom and instructional technology, including upgraded chapel sound system and music department equipment) - $50,000
8.Library software upgrade to enable access from remote locations - $15,000
[Editor's note: What an ambition and worthy plan Dr. Ed Huckeby has outlined for us. He really knows how to cast a vision. As God speaks to you about what you can or should give, do so as men and women of faith who have Isaac-like faith to plant good seed in a time of famine. Isaac planted seed as God directed him, and the Bible says he reaped one hundred fold return. That kind of harvest is excellent in good times, but supernaturally good, even great in a time of famine.
Here's how the Bible describes Isaac's sowing of seed in obedience to the Word of the Lord:
Genesis 26:12-13
12 Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him. 13 The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy.
NIV]
Posted on
Thu, May 27, 2010
by Hugh Morgan