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Schools budget was approved with a $75,000 deficit – close to balanced – and
the capital budget also was approved.
Bryn Athyn College reported that enrollment for next year is projected to
be 310, and new dormitories will be completed shortly.
The education major has been enhanced with state certification expected
by the end of the school year, an expanded curriculum has been approved for
early childhood and special education courses, and planning is underway for
a graduate program.
A new program has been approved for next year for a data sciences minor,
which will train students in mastering large data sets. This is becoming a
highly desired skill.
The Office of Advancement is reporting significant contributions this year,
with more than $11 million targeted for infrastructure.
A new television system has been installed in the Pendleton Hall
auditorium which allows for live streaming for speakers and events.
The Academy Secondary Schools project an enrollment of 230 next year.
Positive results have been achieved with fund raising. A strategic planning
committee has been formed, with Board members, faculty and parents. An
online religion course will be offered this summer.
Cairnwood Estate anticipates a financial loss this year with the new policy
of renting for receptions only resulting in fewer bookings. The business model
is being adjusted to allow for this.
The Investment Committee noted that investments in the New Church
Investment Fund are not meeting targets and that the managing relationship
needs to be reviewed.
College Alumni Association: At the annual meeting of the Bryn Athyn
College Alumni Association on May 11 Chara C. Daum and Laura Nash were
elected to fill vacant seats on the Board of Directors.
Chara graduated from the College in 1982 with a BA in Religion. She
works on the Swedenborg Foundation’s New Century Edition translation
project and is active in the alumni community.
Laura earned her BSW from West Chester State College and MSW from
Temple University after taking classes at Bryn Athyn College. She has worked
at the College since 2008 and until recently served as liaison to the Alumni
Association.
Board Elections: Lael Odhner resigned from the Board in February to
devote more time to his start-up business. At the May meeting of the Academy
Corporation Brian Klippenstein was elected to complete an unexpired term
on the Board. Re-elected to three-year terms were Erin Busby, Eileen Glenn
and Norman Norton. Already serving unexpired terms and elected to threeyear terms were Brent McCurdy, Ronald McQueen and Isaac Smith.
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