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Atlanta Christian College

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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