Concordia Language Villages 2014-2015 Annual Report

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Concordia Language Villages ANNUAL REPORT | M AY 1 , 2 0 1 4 – A P R I L 3 0 , 2 0 1 5

The mission of Concordia Language Villages is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our GLOBAL COMMUNITY. NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Greg Cash

Ilya Katsnelson

Hugh & Linda Mullenbach

Minnetonka, Minn.

Copenhagen, Denmark

New Orleans, La.

John Clemedtson

Kent Knutson

David & Audrey Olsen

Moorhead, Minn.

Washington, D.C.

Lake Elmo, Minn.

Georg & Reidun Gauger

Carolyn Lee

Jon & Sophie Pederson

Mound, Minn.

New York, N.Y.

Spicer, Minn.

Clinton Gilliland & Mary Turner Gilliland

Margaret Cuomo Maier

Steven Pollei & Solveig Storvick Pollei

Menlo Park, Calif.

Lattingtown, N.Y.

Tacoma, Wash.

Alfred Harrison & Ingrid Lenz Harrison

Vivian Mason

Wayne & Beverly (Bev) Thorson

Wayzata, Minn.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Bemidji, Minn.

Keith & Maria Johanneson

Dan & Cynthia Mjolsness

Bemidji, Minn.

Barrington Hills, Ill.

LEADERSHIP GROUP Martin Graefe Senior Director

Denise Phillippe Director of Staff Development

David Manning

Christine Schulze

Associate Director of Finance

Vice President for Concordia Language Villages

Carl-Martin Nelson

Warren Schulze

Director of Marketing and Enrollment

Director of Operations

Patricia Thornton Dean of Program

Greetings from Concordia Language Villages It has been a year of tremendous

However, the greatest highlights of the year are the powerful

change

Concordia

transformations that occur as villagers of all ages interact with our

Language Villages. I want to take this

staff and engage in our programs. It may be a Spanish weekend

and

growth

at

opportunity to express my gratitude for

villager with her school group from Wisconsin trying paella for the

your continued support of our mission

first time—and liking it! It may be an adult participant preparing

of responsible, global citizenship.

for a trip to visit newly discovered relatives in Norway. It may even be a Korean villager learning how to ride a "simulated subway"

This past year we launched a new

in Seoul at Sup sogu˘i Hosu. Each Village session ensures that

website that tells the story of our

participants are stretched in their language proficiency and in their

language

cultural awareness, all leading to becoming more globally fluent.

programs

and more

implemented

a

cultural

immersion

effectively more

and

user-friendly

Thank you for your commitment to Concordia Language Villages

registration system. We added the

and for your dedication to fostering a world where everyone

Biblioteket (library with state-of-the art

understands and speaks to the heart. In the words of the late

technology) at Sjölunden, the Swedish Language Village, with the

Nelson Mandela, "When you speak to a person in a language they

notable support of the Raymond and Florence Berglund Family

understand, that goes to their head. When you speak to them in

Foundation. An Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant allowed us to

their own language, that goes to their heart."

capitalize on the language-teaching strengths of the College and the Villages by trying new programs for Concordia students and

My best,

faculty. An improved format for International Day provided more opportunities for exchange and interaction through pavillions hosted by each Village featuring games, activities and crafts.

Christine Shulze Vice President for Concordia Language Villages

2014-2015

16 villagers celebrated 10 summers with Concordia Language Villages.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

With funding from a wide variety of Swedish donors, a library and classroom was constructed at Sjรถlunden.

Students from a culinary arts high school participated in a pilot program to help them learn about cooking culturally authentic meals for large groups.

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Another pic of same Villager or a different one?

pic of a recipient?

19 National Spanish Exam scholarship recipients attended the Villages this year.

Six staff celebrated 25 years with the Language Villages this summer

Under the leadership of President William Craft, Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support collaborative efforts between the College and the Villages. One element of the grant was a Greek immersion program for Concordia students participating in a summer study program in Santorini.

With federal STARTALK funding, the Language Villages produced 20 language modules for use by Chinese and Russian classroom teachers.

2014-2015

ENROLLMENT

SUMMER ENROLLMENT

PERCENTAGE OF NEW AND RETURNING

by LANGUAGE

SUMMER VILLAGERS Returning < 3 years

New 1,200

Arabic

62%

Chinese Danish

21%

Finnish 800

616

506

14%

296 275

230

48% 54%

Japanese

55%

Norwegian

Korean

Japanese

Italian

German

French

Finnish

English

Danish

Chinese

Arabic

0

34% 25%

21%

18%

53%

27% 33%

14%

38%

Portuguese

40%

30%

30%

Russian

40%

30%

30%

27

Spanish Swedish

Swedish

63

49

Spanish

15

Russian

19

106

22%

Norwegian

Portuguese

66

118

22% 18%

Italian

200 88

17%

41%

56%

Korean

400

27%

53%

45%

German

20%

26%

French

600

18%

56%

1,006 1,000

Returning for 3 or more years

15%

57% 25%

47%

22%

21% 75%

U.S. GEOGR APHIC DISTRIBUTION OF SUMMER YOUTH ENROLLMENT 50 States Represented

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TOP 10 1

MINNESOTA

6

NEW YORK

2

ILLINOIS

7

VIRGINIA

3

WISCONSIN

8

IOWA

4

C ALIFORNIA

9

NORTH DAKOTA

5

TEX AS

10 FLORIDA

PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL DISTRIBUTION 75%

14%

7% 4%

ACADEMIC-YEAR PROGR AM ENROLLMENT TOTALS Concordia Language Villages has become a leader in providing a variety of programming for adults, families, school groups, and the youngest language learners.

Enrollment Totals

4,028 .

Summer Programs

3,309

SCHOOL GROUPS

557

DAY CAMPS & PRE-K

School groups participate in programs at The Forest in Marine on St. Croix, Minn., as well as at the Turtle River Lake facility near Bemidji, Minn.

Day Camps are offered as part of community education in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

867

95

ADULTS & FAMILIES

Families attend programs in the summer as well as during the academic year.

4,828

Academic-Year EDUCATORS

Educator programs include Teacher Seminars, federally funded programs in Arabic, Chinese and Russian, and Qatar Foundation International-sponsored workshops for Arabic teachers.

8,856 Total Enrollment

2014-2015

OPERATING FUND

(05/01/14 TO 04/30/15)

REVENUE Tuition and Fees Charter School Retail Transportation Gifts, Grants and Endowment Total Revenue

8,900,820 468,028 271,152 439,142 84,847 $ 10,163,989

EXPENSES Salaries 4,352,094 Fringe 1,030,402 Services 2,416,043 Supplies 382,398 Cost of Sales 921,891 Equipment 6,970 Utilities 411,462 Maintenance 218,205 Total Expenses Balance of Revenue over Expenses DISPOSITION OF NET REVENUE Transfers to Restricted Funds Unallocated College Services

FINANCIALS GIFT INCOME SOURCE OF GIFTS* Business Support 151,976 Foundation Support 562,710 Organizational Support 2,900 Foreign Entities 88,250 State of Minn./Federal Gov't Support 222,625 Individual Support 373,047 Total $1,401,508 ALLOCATION OF GIFTS Capital Funds Leadership Fund

356,158 78,428

Endowment Funds 30,519 Scholarships 511,109 Program Enhancement and Operating 425,294 Total $1,401,508

$9,739,465

424,524 *For a list of donors in 2013-2014 please visit ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org/donors

24,524 400,000

Note: This schedule is not part of the audited financial statements of Concordia College, and is presented for management purposes only.

Summer Staff

956

136

27

05

Total Staff

International Staff

Countries

Continents

PROFILE

The staff who work in Language Villages programs are drawn to the mission of the Villages and the opportunity to share their language and cultural expertise with young and not-so-young villagers. Staff typically participate in a week-long orientation where they develop the skills and techniques critical to helping villagers learn in a safe, fun environment.

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NORTH AMERICA

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 1 CANADA 3 COSTA RICA 1 JAMAICA 1 MEXICO 9 NICARAGUA 1 UNITED STATES 708

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ARGENTINA 18 COLOMBIA 2 VENEZUELA 4

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EUROPE

18 SOUTH AMERICA

7

AUSTRIA 1 DENMARK 1 FINLAND 5 FRANCE 7 GERMANY 10 ITALY 6 NORWAY 3 RUSSIA 10 SPAIN 15 SWEDEN 4 SWITZERLAND 1 TURKEY 2

AFRICA EGYPT 1 SENEGAL 2

ASIA CHINA 14 JAPAN 7 REPUBLIC of KOREA 7

2014-2015

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

OMRON Since 2013, OMRON Foundation Inc. (OFI) based in Chicago, Ill., has provided $72,000 for scholarships for villagers to attend Mori no Ike, the Japanese Language Village. Since its beginnings as Tateisi Electric Manufacturing Co., the OMRON Corporation has grown to operate in more than 30 countries worldwide and employ more than 36,000 people. In 1989, the OMRON Corporation opened OFI as an outlet for its corporate social responsibility. The scholarships are part of OFI’s mission to aid programs that further interest American youth in Japanese language and culture, particularly in the Chicago area.

"OMRON Foundation is proud to support the work of Concordia Language Villages– particularly in terms of the Japanese language and cultural immersion programs at Mori no

Ike,” says Nigel Blakeway, CEO of OMRON Management Center of America. “We know that increased global and cultural understanding enhances personal and professional relationships around the world."

In addition to scholarship gifts, OMRON has also provided financial support for the planning phase of the construction of a culturally authentic Japanese site. The road to the designated location on Turtle River Lake will be named in honor of OMRON. Patricia Thornton, dean of program at Concordia Language Villages, feels strongly that the impact of OMRON’s gifts has had far-reaching effects. “We are deeply appreciative of OMRON’s support of Mori no Ike and applaud the company’s vision for developing the next generation of global citizens.”

2014-2015

VILLAGER SPOTLIGHT

Ruth Pace After ten years at Sjölunden, the Swedish Language Village, Ruth Pace embodies global citizenship. “It’s hard to imagine how Ruth would now view the world, if she hadn’t gone to Swedish camp,” says Ruth’s mother, Joanna. From photography to Swedish politics, every summer Ruth spent at Sjölunden inspired a new passion.

Ruth was especially influenced by her Sjölunden counselors whose scholarship and travel experience amplified her curiosity about other cultures.

“My time [at Sjölunden] has enabled me to connect with people from around the

world, allowed me to gain new meaning from Swedish culture, and helped me develop my own unique worldview,” says Ruth.

In the last ten years, Ruth has traveled to Sweden twice, where she met relatives and put her knowledge of Swedish language and culture to use.

“It was our privilege to watch [Ruth] grow into the thoughtful, empathetic and genuine young woman she is today. I am confident she will go on to achieve great things in any field she sets her sights on,” says Emily Kajsa Pyenson, dean of Sjölunden.

A Brief History of Concordia Language Villages In 1960, Gerhard Haukebo, a Concordia College faculty member, suggested the College initiate an experimental program using immersion techniques to teach language. The intent of the program was to teach young people about other languages and cultures, while giving Concordia students the opportunity to gain practical teaching experience.

Concordia College sponsored the project in the summer of 1961. The College rented Luther Crest Camp, north of Alexandria, Minn., for the first two-week German session.

"Camp Waldsee," which was limited to 72 campers aged 9-12, was a resounding success.

Interest in the program increased steadily and more "Villages" were added. The seven architecturally authentic sites on Turtle River Lake (near Bemidji, Minn.) support year-round programming for thousands of youth, adults and teachers every year.

Administrative Office Concordia College 901 8th St S Moorhead, MN 56562 Phone: (800) 222-4750 Fax: (218) 299-3807 E-Mail: clv@cord.edu

Bemidji Office 8659 Thorsonveien NE Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: (800) 222-4750 or (218) 586-8600 Fax: (218) 586-8601