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Atlanta Christian College
F O U N D E D 1 9 3 7
Why Christian higher education?79 percent of all freshmen believe in God
when they enter college. 69 percent pray. 81 percent attend religious services, at
least occasionally.
Why Christian higher education?More than 50 percent of Christian
students who attend public colleges claim minimal to no religious affiliation after four years.
For Christian students who attend secular private colleges, that number is 63 percent.
The only exception to these statistics is among students who attend purposefully Christian colleges.
The more conservative a student’s faith background, the greater the change in
his or her religious affiliation at a private secular or public institution.
Why Christian higher education?According to The Washington Post, faculty
at most non-Christian colleges disdain Christianity:
72 percent indicate they are liberal;
84 percent favor abortion; and
67 percent indicate homosexuality is
acceptable.
Why Christian higher education?400,000 high school seniors each year
would meet the admission criteria for a distinctively Christian college.
Only 65,000 choose to attend a Christian college.
Of the remaining 335,000 – if we lose them at only the 52 percent public university drop rate – then approximately 175,000 young people are moving away from their faith each year.
Price vs. Cost
About Atlanta Christian College
Atlanta Christian College is the only fully accredited, distinctively Christian
college in metro Atlanta.
Our VisionAtlanta Christian
College’s vision is to be the college of choice for students seeking a Christian learning community that is academically challenging, spiritually vibrant and globally engaged.
Our Mission
Atlanta Christian College’s mission is to educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world.
Who is Atlanta Christian College?Private, four-year Christian college in East
Point, Georgia Founded in 1937 Degree programs in seven areas of study
Biblical studies, business, early childhood education, English, humanities, human relations and music
Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Education program accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Vision for the FutureS T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G A N D G R O W T H
Strategic ReviewCompleted a long-range strategic planning
process in 2007.Worked with Performa Higher Education
campus master planning consultants to evaluate and recommend improvements to current physical facilities.Certain sizes work best for private colleges.400 students is more difficult to maintain than
1200 students.The College must grow in order to succeed.
How do we grow?
Change financial modelAdult degree
completionOnline/distance
learningMulti-campus
Relocate traditional campus
ACC BHAGBuild the premier Christian College in Georgia
Enrollment of 1,200 students by 2012Fully relocated main campusMultiple extension sitesExpanded degree programsAdequate endowment
Access ProgramA D U LT A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D I E S
Access: Adult & Professional StudiesTarget Market:
Adults 21 and olderWorking, single head of
household Some or no prior college
workPrimarily femaleUsually need financial
assistanceLooking for intangible help
and support – evangelism opportunities
Relocation Plan
Relocation of our CampusAs we grow, we will need additional and
improved facilities.Campus master planning work showed there are
significant issues with our current campus:Facilities are outdated, inefficiently
constructed and in need of repair.Current land will not accommodate the new
facilities we would need in order to grow.Cost of rebuilding on current land would be
enormous.Trustees unanimously voted in October 2007 to
relocate.
Relocation ProcessSeven to eight municipalities expressed interest
in recruiting the College to relocate to their communities.
Trustees narrowed options to two locations: Newnan and Peachtree City.
Trustees will decide between final options – ideally by late summer or early fall.
Actual relocation will likely be a 2-4 year process.Legacy in East Point: a facility for adult degree
completion?
ACC Volunteer OpportunitiesAdvisory Boards
Identify academic and business function areasIdentify business leaders for each board
Federal Appropriation RequestsAssistance with key political leaders
Market AwarenessSpread the news that we existShare the vision with key community
influencersProject Management
Volunteer leadership in relocation transition
ACC’s Prayer RequestsFind a way to be financially solvent during
the period of transition from our current status into the new vision
A plan to wisely use our resources (financial and human) during the transition
Recruit visionary, Christian volunteer leadership to assist in building the new Atlanta Christian College