Anderson University

Anderson University

Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D., President

Campus Scripture Verse for 2021–22 (b)ut those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)

For God and humanity, Anderson University seeks to be an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive university where liberal arts, professional studies, and graduate studies thrive within an uplifting, welcoming, and distinctively Christian community of diverse faculty, staff, and students dedicated to intellectually rigorous learning, a caring, and hospitable campus culture, and personal transformation.

Highlights 2021

• The largest incoming class in the history of the institution joined the Anderson University family for the 2021–22 year: a total of 874 new students—775 freshmen and 99 transfers. • Anderson University continues to be recognized as one of the best universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Its latest rankings and distinctions include: o Best College among regional universities in the South: Ranked 42nd (U.S. News & World Report); o Best Value among regional universities in the south: Ranked 26th (U.S. News & World Report); o Most Innovative among regional universities in the south: Ranked 16th (U.S. News & World Report); o Best Undergraduate Teaching among regional universities in the south: Ranked 11th (U.S. News & World Report); o Among the Best Southeastern universities (The Princeton Review); o Online Bachelor Programs: Ranked 5th in South Carolina; Ranked 68th nationally (U.S. News & World Report); o Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs: Ranked 2nd in South Carolina (U.S. News & World Report); o Online Graduate Education Programs: Ranked 3rd in South Carolina; Ranked 91st nationally (U.S. News & World Report); o Online Graduate Nursing Programs: Ranked 3rd in South Carolina; Ranked 68th nationally (U.S. News & World Report); o Best Student Engagement: Ranked 26th among all universities in the United States (Wall Street Journal, 2020) o Four-time Apple Distinguished School

• Anderson University adopted a Statement of Faith, that complements and affirms the

Southern Baptist Faith and Message 2000. In the face of increased governmental, cultural, and societal pressure on Christian institutions to compromise on biblical truth the

Statement of Faith reaffirms Anderson University's commitment to biblical doctrine, its

South Carolina Baptist identity, and historical convictions. • Anderson University's Trojans Athletics continues to grow. The head coaches for Football and Women's LaCrosse were hired and are already preparing to recruit student-athletes. In the last year a Soccer and LaCrosse Fieldhouse was constructed, a new Track and Field

Complex debuted, and various improvements were made to existing facilities. • Anderson University's new Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning (Ed.D.) degree program began this Fall. • The College of Health Professions launched a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical

Imaging program preparing graduates to work in settings including hospitals, medical, and mobile imaging, outpatient care centers, primary clinics, and radiology sales and service. • Anderson University welcomed the pilot class of the College of Engineering in August. A fully accredited, four-year degree program is expected in the fall of 2022 where students can major in computer, electrical, mechanical, or general engineering. • The College of Business launched a Student Investment Fund, through the generosity of gracious supporters. The Fund allows students to learn and practice investment fund management with real dollars, and to then use the revenue generated to bless and benefit the lives of individuals in need. • The Anderson University Center for Leadership and Organizations, which houses the

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership program, hired its first Director. The doctorate program, with concentrations in Business or Christian Ministry, continues to exceed enrollment expectations. • Anderson University was once again recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For." Based on faculty and staff survey results, Anderson

University excelled in nine categories and received an Honor Roll distinction.

Prayer Requests

• Please join us in praying that we will be good stewards of the influence and awesome responsibility of equipping our students to be successful in all realms of life—family, community, work, and church. We desire our students’ lives to be transformed, and that uponleaving Anderson University they will be enabled to change the world for God's glory. • Join us in continuing to pray for the health and safety of our students, staff, and faculty during this academic year. As we continue to confront the challenges posed by COVID19, we are resting in the Lord's provision and lean on His wisdom. • Anderson University is in the midst of increased enrollment, growth in academic programs, and new capital projects. Please pray for God's wisdom and provision to diligently prepare. As Anderson University plans for the future, may the Lord continue to establish our steps.