Convention 2011–2012 Statistics • College of Arts and Sciences students: 1,478 • Undergraduate Class of 2015: 433 • SAT combined: 1140-1330 ACT: 26-30 • High School GPA: 3.6 • Female 51%, Male 49% • Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 • Percentage of college students declaring Episcopal heritage: 30% • College Tuition and Fees: $41,518 • College Faculty: Full-Time: 137 Part-Time: 35 • School of Theology students: 141 • School of Theology Tuition and Fees: $19,066 • School of Theology Faculty: Full-Time: 11 Part-Time: 8 • Student/faculty ratio: 7:1 • University Fiscal Year July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012 • Unrestricted operating revenues: $65 million • Endowment: $319 million 2011–2012 Highlights • Full details may be found in the archives at http:// news.sewanee.edu/ • Sewanee chemists win major NSF grant • Sewanee among six colleges chosen for green program • Accolades for Assistant Professor Kevin Wilson’s New Novel, “The Family Fang” • David Haskell named one of “The Most Creative Teachers in the South” • National Science Foundation awards grant to Biology Professor Nancy Berner • Geoarchaeologists from around the world visit Sewanee • Snowden Hall is Sewanee’s first LEED Gold building • Nancy Berner named Associate Provost • Sewanee is a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students • Nikki Mathis appointed assistant dean for community life at The School of Theology • Sewanee announces four-year tuition freeze for incoming freshman class • Carrie Ryan, C’12, is Sewanee’s 26th Rhodes Scholar • John McCardell, other thought leaders focus on higher education costs • Annwn Myers appointed associate dean for recruitment at The School of Theology • John Swallow named provost of the university • Melissa Hartley, C’93, named Associate University Chaplain • The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander named dean of The School of Theology
St. Luke’s Hospital
As an Episcopal–Presbyterian hospital in name and practice, St. Luke’s Hospital partners in ministry with the Episcopal and Presbyterian USA churches in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The Rev. Mari Chollet is the Episcopal Priest and Associate Director of Pastoral Care. The Rev. Renita Heinzl is the Presbyterian Minister and Director. Both serve as Clinical Pastoral Educators in St. Luke’s CPE Learning Center. St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri is a regional healthcare provider committed to improving the
quality of life for patients and the community. The 493-bed, not-forprofit hospital offers care in more than 60 specialty areas and serves the region from more than 20 locations across the greater St. Louis area. St. Luke’s is the only Missouri hospital recognized as one of America’s 50 Best HospitalsTM by HealthGrades® (2007-2012). A Year in Review: Focused on Improving the Quality of Life. In keeping with a commitment to improve the quality of life for patients and the community, every year St. Luke’s strives to meet community needs by expanding services, developing new programs and embracing technology advances. For example, within the past year St. Luke’s completed a six-room addition to its Emergency Department to improve the patient experience and shorten triage time; began a multi-phase renovation of its Maternity Services, including an entirely redesigned Neonatal Special Care Nursery with private rooms; remodeled the Cardiac Catheterization Lab for improved patient satisfaction; opened St. Luke’s Convenient Care in the new Dierbergs store in Des Peres, offering medical care by experienced nurse practitioners for minor illnesses and injuries; and made significant progress on a multi-year strategic plan to develop a comprehensive Electronic Medical Record system. In 2012, St. Luke’s Hospital was recognized for the sixth year in a row as one of America’s 50 Best Hospital by HealthGrades®, an independent healthcare ratings com pany. St. Luke’s was the only healthcare facility in Missouri to be named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals, ranking among the top 1 percent in the nation based on superior clinical quality. As a not-for-profit hospital, St. Luke’s also is committed to being a good steward of its resources. Each year, St. Luke’s invests considerable dollars and resources to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of the community through community outreach programs, free health information and tools, health professions education and training opportunities, and workplace wellness programs. In 2012 (fiscal year), St. Luke’s provided unreimbursed services costing $9 million in the form of charity and Medicaid discounts to uninsured and underinsured patients, helping them access medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, St. Luke’s Pediatric Care Center provides primary and preventive care to medically underserved and underinsured children in North St. Louis City and County. Providing a Ministry of Presence: Pastoral Care and Clinical Pastoral Education. As part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing holistic care in body, mind and spirit for patients and their families, visitors, physicians and employees of all faiths, St. Luke’s Pastoral Care Department offers an important ministry of presence. Chaplains are a companioning presence at St. Luke’s Hospital, Surrey Place (St. Luke’s skilled nursing facility) and the Rehabilitation Hospital 24 hours per day, seven days a week, to provide visitation and companionship; spiritual, religious and emotional support; diverse worship services; and ritual sacramental practices and prayer. St. Luke’s Hospice Services include a chaplain as a member of the interdisciplinary care team to provide spiritual and religious support. St. Luke’s also has a long tradition of providing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) for persons of diverse faith traditions in preparation for serving as future clergy and lay ministers, and CPE Supervisors. St. Luke’s CPE Learning Center is accredited by ACPE, Inc.* for CPE Level I/Level II
46 The Journal of the 173rd Convention of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Missouri , Nov. 16 & 17, 2012 in Columbia, Missouri
