Advancing OCU for Generations

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1 Advancing OCU for Generations twenty A NN UA L REPORT Founded by General Baptists in 1885 Enter to Learn Go Forth to Serve H E A D H E A R T H A N D S

2 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS LETTER from the PRESIDENT Dear Friends of Oakland City University: 1 Oakland City University has long been known as a leader in higher learning particularly in the areas of education, business, and religious studies. Our institution has served Southwestern Indiana and the nation for over 125 years; as a place where students are educated in a Christian atmosphere. Our heritage embodies us as the only General Baptist denominational college or university. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. I Corinthians 9:23 As President of Oakland City University, I am proud to continue the advancement of our campus and strategic initiatives. A new Strategic Plan was approved after consulting with faculty, staff, students, board members, and various community leaders. In the Strategic Plan, three pillars of vision were outlined. These pillars dovetail my vision as President: the Head, the Heart, and the Hands. In this publication, you will gain further insight into the strategic pillars of our ministry. Despite a lackluster economy, Oakland City University experienced another record breaking enrollment in 20. Our overall enrollment rose to over 2,500 students. Our endowments rebounded in a tough economic climate to provide $5.9 million dollars in scholarships. Most of all, I am proud of our students who felt God s calling to serve others. Many OCU students traveled to the country of Honduras sharing the good news of the gospel with impoverished orphans. Another group of students under the direction of Dr. Thomas Walls served on a mission team to Mission, South Dakota. The F.O.C.U.S student group collaborated with Habitat for Humanity doing excavation and finish work on a housing project. In closing, I am pleased to unveil the new Honor Roll of Donors. There are three categories to the Honor Roll: annual, lifetime, and planned giving. Oakland City University is thankful to have hundreds of donors who embrace financial stewardship. It is our hope and prayer that God will continue to pour out his blessings on you and your family. Please continue to remember Oakland City University in your own prayer life and devotional time. In His Service, Ray G. Barber, D.Min. 85, 88 President

3 twenty A N N U A L REPORT OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY HONDURAS MISSION TRIP 20 Thousands of people have passed through the archway at Oakland City University. One side of the archway reads, Enter To Learn and on the other side reads, Go Forth To Serve. Those phrases have brought on a deeper meaning to sixteen people who traveled to Honduras on a mission trip July 31st through August 7th, 20. The team stayed at Faith Home, an orphanage owned and operated by the General Baptist denomination. Faith Home is located approximately 30 to 40 minutes south of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. In 2007, the Honduras GDP per capita was $3,300. It is widely known that Honduras is a poor nation thus attributing to several socio-economic problems including a high number of orphans. Seeing a desperate need in the country of Honduras, specifically at orphanages, the team replaced roofing on three cottages and painted other cottages at the site. Additional team members worked each day at a pre-kindergarten through sixth grade school on the campus of Faith Home. Seven of the team members were granted permission to distribute beans, rice, and some clothing to a Honduras government-run orphanage. The government orphanage houses over 160 children even though the capacity of the orphanage is a maximum of 120 occupancy. These neglected children had special needs and the team members could sense God s working in our own lives at this time. In the nursery, two babies share the same bed. Like all babies, these babies were content when held, but cried as soon as we laid them in bed. The government orphanage was a very emotional experience for each of the team members. In addition, the whole team distributed beans and rice to an area village after conducting a worship service at one of the General Baptist Missions. One lady converted to Christianity during the worship service. Seeing her come to know the Lord was a highlight of the trip for the team members. During their evening sharing time at Faith Home, team members talked about being convicted of selfish lifestyles in the United States. The team shared the desire to do everything possible to meet the needs of as many people as possible in Honduras. Three team members shared that God has called them to International Missions work as a result of the trip. Enter To Learn - Go Forth To Serve is more than a catchy motto. It is a way of life for the Oakland City University family. Dr. Jim Pratt 84, 86, 87, 03 Director of Campus Life 2

4 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS THREE PILLARS of OCU Oakland City University s Strategic Plan includes three pillars of ministry: the Head, the Heart, and the Hands. The three areas of focus are providing excellence in academics, up-to-date facilities, and service project opportunities. THE HEAD At the core of Oakland City University is a commitment to provide unequaled education in the liberal arts and sciences. This broad educational experience prepares our students with the knowledge necessary to apply the principles learned in the classroom to the problems and issues of today. In 20, the administration team reached the decision to move forward in changing our current database management system. Faculty and staff began the conversion process to PowerCAMPUS, a Sunguard product and the go-live date is scheduled for October 25, 20. The new database system is estimated to cost over $1 million dollars. Through our Strategic Plan, we identified the need to assimilate the online learning component to our current academic offerings. Mrs. Zoe Payne was hired as Coordinator of Online Learning. She brings to the University a wealth of knowledge and understanding in the area of distance education through web-based programs. 3

5 twenty A N N U A L REPORT THE HEART The preparation of the head without the connection to the heart leaves a person void of purpose. The University believes the spiritual formation of the individual is critical to the success of a student. Rich in the tradition of the General Baptist denomination, OCU offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to investigate their own faith. Individuals develop an understanding of what they truly believe and the ability to express their faith verbally. One of our many new initiatives is the establishment of a health care facility on campus property. Within the last few days, the University announced a partnership with Deaconess Hospital. Groundbreaking has already commenced on a $1.8 million facility which will house a Deaconess Clinic. Deaconess has agreed to grant two-hour segments per day as priority for our faculty, staff, and students. The Clinic will offer three full-time medical doctors and numerous additional medical staff. Looking ahead to 2011, Oakland City University will begin work on a formal entrance to campus. The site of the formal entrance will be located at Highway 57 and the corner of Williams Street. At the new entrance, the University will construct new signage and lighting to increase visibility. Additional plans are being developed for a bell tower to be located at the end of Williams street (former location of Brengle Hall). The bell tower will serve as a center focal-point of campus. It will stand approximately 65 feet high and will be used as an emergency warning system for the OCU campus and the city of Oakland City. THE HANDS Knowledge without the ability to apply becomes little more than an academic exercise. OCU gives students the opportunity to express their faith and academic achievements through guided responses such as international mission trips and community service. Preparing students for a life of Christian service is critical to the mission of Oakland City University. If the University is to become all that God has in-store for us, then our students and graduates must feel the call to help others. Over the last year, two different student teams were assembled to impact our nation and world for Christ. OCU students went forth to serve in the country of Honduras where they served the poor and orphaned children. Another team of OCU faculty and students traveled to Mission, South Dakota assisting Habitat for Humanity and Lakota Native Americans. 4

6 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Oakland City University depends upon the generosity of many people to offer high quality Christian education at an affordable price. Each academic year your gifts help students achieve this goal. Your investment in the lives of OCU students is multiplied numerous times as students graduate, become productive citizens and offer their lives to the service of others. Last academic year the Board of Trustees held tuition flat, during a tough economic time to keep OCU affordable. Oakland City University is considered the least expensive private four-year institution in the state of Indiana Gifts for OCU Academic and Enrichment Programs 11% Athletics 11% Other Restricted Gifts 8% Other Unrestricted Gifts 2% Annual Fund 29% s 39% Nearly 40% of the gifts received go directly to student scholarships. These dollars translate into real investments in the lives of many first generation college students. These scholarship dollars make up the difference between state and federal student aid ensuring that students desiring Christian education have the opportunity to attend Oakland City University. 5

7 twenty A N N U A L REPORT Sources of Gift Income Alumni % Friends 28% G.B. Unified Budget/Churches 19% Corporations/Foundations/ Associations 43% Donors by Category Oakland City University is fortunate to have several sources of gift income. Founded by General Baptists, OCU is supported by local associations who continue to be an integral part in financial and prayer support. Many alumni and friends give gifts each year in support of scholarships and special projects. The generosity of friends and alumni, along with that of Corporations, Foundations, and other Associations ensure that OCU can offer uncompromised education. Alumni - 32% 781 Donors Corporations/Foundations/ Associations - 23% 563 Donors Friends - 40% 21 Donors General Baptists/ Churches - 5% 113 Donors A small gift can be multiplied into the lives of many students. Through your giving you will see how God can take your gift and work miracles for His Kingdom. 6

8 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS HONOR ROLL of DONORS Listed Alphabetically Deceased 7 The Founders Circle - Individuals Lee and Bonnie Ayers Jerry and Pam Aigner H. S. Barger Richard and Naomi Beesley Lawrence Black Virgnia Boyd William and Caroline Roberta Bromley Dewey and Charlcie Burden Frederick and Martha Cantrell Phyllis Casson Ann Irene Cornwell Patricia Creevy Larry and Alta Davis Ellen Dimmett John and Gail Dunn Daniel Durbin David Elliott Wanda Gladish Ethel Gieske Norma Graham Henry Gwaltney Stanley Hale Carl and Cleda Haley Robert Harnishfeger Gary Harper John and Naomi Haskins William Hasselbrinck Carl and Anne Hirsch Claude and Connie Hopper Leon and Dorothy Howell Anthony and Sheri Huff John Hunter Dolly Jewel Leroy Jolly Murel Jones Jim and Eddie Marie Julian Mary Ruff-King Jack and Linda Kinkel William Kohlsaat Marilou Mann Gregory Marish Bernard and Linda Marley Mary McCord Donald and Evelyn McDonald James and Rae Murray Alan and Connie Nass Steven Osborn Doyle Oursler William Painter Judy Phillips Gary and Mary Phillips Inez Pumphrey Carl Richardson Michael and Mary Sandifar Frank and Judy Schultheis Dallas Suhrheinrich Jack and Jane Tichenor Donald and Mary Ann Wilder Anonymous (2) The Founders Circle - Corporations Algers Winslow & Western Railway Co. Ameritech BP America Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb Cane Run G. B. Church Central Cal. Assn. of G. B. CINergy Foundation, Inc. Citizens National Bank Citizens State Bank Clay First G. B. Church Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Community Foundation Partnership, Inc. Council of Associations, Inc. Dana Corporation Foundation Dubois County Community Foundation Dunn Hospitality East Gibson Dollars For Scholars Educational Testing Service Exxon Mobil Foundation Fifth Third Bank Foundation Fifth Third Bank of Gibson County First G. B. Church - Princeton, IN Francisco G. B. Church Ft. Branch G. B. Church G. B. Womens Ministries General Baptist Foundation General Baptist Women s Ministries, Inc. German American Bank Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Growth Industries GTE North Region - Indiana Foundation Heber Springs First G.B. Church Heritage Fund of Bartholowen County, Inc. Hopper Heritage Foundation Independent Colleges of IN, Inc. Indiana Limestone Institute of America Key Construction, Co., Inc. Koch Foundation, Inc. Liberty Association Ministries Board Lilly Endow. Community Scholar. Program Lilly Endowment, Inc Main Street G. B. Church Mt. Vernon G. B. Church New Hope G. B. Church North Lawrence Com. Oakland City First G.B. Church OCU Foundation Old National Bank - Princeton, IN Old National Bank - Evansville, IN Parke Co. Community Foundation, Inc. Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. Pleasant Hope G. B. Church Pleasant Valley G. B. Church Princeton Area Dollars for Scholars Program Administrators, Inc. State Budget Agency Terrace Parke G. B. Church Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana Transportation Services Co. Union Grove Association Valley of Sun G. B. Church Webb Foundation Westwood G. B. Church Whirlpool Foundation The Benefactors Circle Individuals Ray and Beth Barber Edgar Baum Joe and Jane Black George Brown James Crecelius Larry and Martha Sue Crowe Gordon Curtis Stanley Durham David Elliott Elizabeth Enlow Albon Alice Evans Robert Finch Stacy Givens Ariel May Green Kenneth and Betty Hall Darroll and Savannah Hargraves Theodore and Amelia Hunley William Johnson R. A. Jones Vance Kell Oria Keys Jack Kinkel Gale Lambert G. Richard and Helen Lankford Gene Leroux Bernard and Ellen Loposer John Marshall Riley and Violet Mathias Gerald and Martha McCormick Louie and Melba Medlin Freda and Paul Montgomery Leland Morrison Claude Murray David Patton Charles Phillips Robert Poinsett Sarah Porter Virginia Schulz Juanita Scoggan Russell and Vera Scott Kenneth Seebode Robert Shaw Shirley and Stephen Shields Alma Shufflebarger Joseph and Jenny Smith Robyn Speltz Randall Spence Ada Taylor Alan Jay and Rachel Thompson Arthur Tichenor Phyllis Tivey James Tomlin Donald and Nelda Townsend Paul Wade Charles and Carol Jean Weir Virgil Whaley Charles and Rita White Richard and Donna Whiting Elmon Whitledge David and Judith Whitten Vern Whitten R. Frank and Gracie Williams L. Ray and Altha Lou Winkler G. L. Yeager Anonymous (3) The Benefactors Circle Corporation Alcoa Foundation AmBank Indiana, N.A. Arrington Prairie G. B. Church Barr-Reeve Sch. Foundation Baseball Office of the Commissioner Bedford Federal Savings Bank Bedford Urban Enterprise Assoc. Black River G. B. Church Buehler s Buy-Low Carroll-Wyatt Fund CIC Foundation Citizens Sch. Foun. of America City of Bedford Dell Duke Energy Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Federation of American Consumers and Travelers Ford Motor Company Fund Ford Motor Company Fund Garvinwood G. B. Church Gibson County Gibson County Farm Glen Meadows Development Co., LLC Gravel Ridge G. B. Church Gray Cemetery Trust Hansen Corporation Harrison County Community Foundation Herald G. B. Church Holt Masonic Children s Home Howell G. B. Church IBM International Foundation Indicom Integra Bank Corp. Jack R. Kinkel & Son, AIA Architects James River Corp. Kappa Kappa Kappa Kimball International. Habig Foundation,Inc Lawrence County Tourism Commission Lehigh Cement Company Liberty Assoc. General Baptists Lifetime Giving $25,000 + The Founders Circle A special private luncheon with the President of Oakland City University. Invitation to the President s Christmas Reception at his home preceding the Oakland City University Choral Christmas Performance. A commemorative gift in honor of those individuals who have displayed biblical stewardship to Oakland City University. Lifetime donors have a special place in our hearts and receive a special gift each year! $,000 $24,999 The Benefactors Circle Invitation to the President s Christmas Reception at his home preceding the Oakland City University Choral Christmas Performance. A commemorative gift in honor of those individuals who have displayed biblical stewardship to Oakland City University. Lifetime donors have a special place in our hearts and receive a special gift each year!

9 twenty A N N U A L REPORT Madisonville 1st G. B. Church Midwest Merger Management, LLC Mt. Carmel G. B. Church Mt. Olive G. B. Church National Collegiate Athletic Association North Friendship G. B. Church Oak Grove G. B. Church Old National Trust Company Omaha G. B. Church Otter Creek G. B. Church Owensboro First G. B. Church Owensville First G. B. Church Pepsi Cola Company of Vincennes Permanent Federal Savings Bank Pioneer College Caterers Pleasant Mound G. B. Church Pleasant View G. B. Church Providence G. B. Church America Schultheis Insurance Shady Grove G. B. Church Sharrett Automotive Inc. Shoals Dollars For Scholars South Gibson Dollars for Scholars State Farm Companies Foundation Sugar Tree G. B. Church Sunny Vale G. B. Church Syndicate Sales, Inc. Telephone Switching Supply Inc Tennyson G. B. Church The Herald-Times /The Times-Mail Toyota Motor Engineering Union Assn. G. B. Camp Clark United of IN Home Mission Board UPS Foundation Corporate Headquarters Vectren Corporation Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc. Winslow G. B. Church The Leaders Circle Individual William Johnson Inez Pumphrey Jack and Jane Tichenor Anonymous (1) The Leaders Circle Corporation General Baptist Foundation German American Bank Hopper Heritage Foundation Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. OCU Foundation Pioneer College Caterers Webb Foundation The Stewards Circle Individual Jerry and Pam Aigner Lee Royce and Bonnie Ayers Ray and Beth Barber Larry and Alta Davis Robert Finch Norma Graham Kenneth and Betty Hall William Hasselbrinck C. Dean and Connie Hopper Theodore and Amelia Hunley Deloris Jackson Roy and Christa Jenkins C. Denver and Anna Kennedy Charles and Rita Knight Beverly and Steve Ladd Beverly Lau James Little A. Dale and Janice Loveless Riley and Violet Mathias Gerald and Martha McCormick Donald and Evelyn McDonald Lou Meuche Alan and Connie Nass Glenn Nulty Howard and Kerby Parish Joanne Parke Norm and Carlotta Reynolds Becky Richeson Michael and Mary Sandifar Camille Simpson Gary Sorgius Donald Townsend Charles and Carolyn White Donald and Mary Ann Wilder Curtis and Pauletta Yarbrough Joy and Wilma Yeager Robert and Ruth Yeager The Stewards Circle Corporation Aldersgate United Methodist Church Branch Banking and Trust Co. Broshears Real Estate & Insurance Carroll-Wyatt Fund Central Cal. Assn. of G.B. Christian Academy of Louisville Foundation CIC Foundation Citizens State Bank Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Dell Duke Energy East Gibson Dollars for Scholars Elmer Buchta Trucking F.C.H.S. Academic Trust Fund Federation of American Consumers and Travelers Fifth Third Bank - Evansville Fifth Third Bank - Oakland City Flint First G.B. Church General Baptist Women s Ministries, Inc. Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Growth Industries Heritage Baptist Church Integra Bank - Petersburg Integra Bank - Evansville Judge Nixon Kirby Building Systems Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc. Media Mix Communications, Inc. Morgantown United Methodist Church Mt. Carmel G.B. Church Mt. Gilead G.B. Church National FFA Foundation, Inc. National Hot Rod Association Old National Bank - Evansville Old National Trust Company Pleasant Hope G.B. Church Pleasant Valley G.B. Church Princeton Area Dollars for Scholars America Program Administrators, Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation Student Government Association Union Assn. G.B. Camp Clark Vectren Foundation Wal-Mart Whirlpool Corporation The Patrons Circle Individual Cindy Adams Joel Aelick John and Karen Almon Steven and Sue Alston Michael Andrews Jeanne Angermeier Patrick and Brenda Arnold Michael and Mary Atkinson Camille Aydt John Ayers John Bajzath Brian and Jamie Baker Larry Baker Dwight Barker Bill Barnard Mary Jean Barrett Aron Bassoff Emogene and William Bayer Robert Bean Mary Jo and William Beauchamp Byron and Kathy Beck Steve Belden Gustavo Bencid David and Sandy Benefiel Jack and Betty Benjamin Reba and Bill Benson Megan and Jariah Besing Jeffrey Bettag Harold Black Joe and Jane Black Ronnie and Sandy Black Jan and Deanna Blackburn Charles Bollier Kevin Bonnet James Boone Dennis Bowers Thelma Boyer Frenchie Brandt Charles and Judy Brauser Mikel Breeden William Breeden Howard Briscoe Sr. Howard Briscoe Jr. Frederick and Jan Brittain William and Caroline Bromley Edna and Wayne Brumfield Patti Buchta Jerald and Margie Burns Don and Donna Burroughs Phillip and Sharon Buyher Nancy and Terry Byrns Rita and Larry Byrum Norma Callis Joe Carithers Walter and Tammy Carnahan Joyce Carpenter David and Aasta Carver Elmer and Birdie Chancellor Tim and Peggy Chancellor Scott Chisholm Charles and Alice Christmas Peggy and Kenneth Christy Lewis Clark Aven and Anita Clinkenbeard Kelly and Steve Clymer Lenora Collins Ronald Conner Beth Cook Cecil Cook Martha Crafton William Crecelius Henry and Faye Cruz Wendell and Linda Daugherty Roger Davis James and Gayle Dean Debra and James Deckard Denzel Denny Vernon and T. Delores Deutsch Cheryl DeVore Daniel and Joyce Ditzer Danny and Mary Doades Bob and Norma Doane John and Lora Donoho Marie and Raymond Doud James and Nancy Dougan Barry Dubuque Bill Duck Gary and Donna Duncan Leland and Ruth Duncan James Dunlap Stanley Durham Bradford Dykes Jerry and Evelyn Eades Tadd Eads Paul Edrington Francis and Annemarie Velta Eickholtz Michael Elaman 8 Annual Giving $,000 + The Leaders Circle In appreciation of annual support to Oakland City University in the $,000+ range, the University extends a variety of elite benefits. Leaders receive all the benefits of all giving levels, plus: A Leaders Induction Pin A Plaque in honor of outstanding leadership and devotion to Oakland City University Invitation to the President s Christmas Reception at his home preceding the Oakland City University Choral Christmas Performance $1,000 - $9,999 The Stewards Circle In addition to all of the benefits of the Patrons Circle, Stewards members will receive: A personal handwritten gesture of gratitude from the President of Oakland City University. $0 - $999 The Patrons Circle An Oakland City University Decal A letter of appreciation from the Advancement office Recognition in the University s Annual Report

10 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS HONOR ROLL of DONORS continued 9 Marian and Darlene Elliott Max and Emily Elliott Ben Elrod Patricia Endicott Terry and Marilyn Enlow Alice Evans Randall Ewin William and Elnora Farmer John Feltner T-Ray and Abby Fletcher Robert Fuchs James Funkhouser Kelly Wilder-Gates Robert Gentil Stacy Givens George Glenn Harry and Mary Goerlitz C. Keith and Saundra Gore Carol Graf Janna and Simon Graves Jeff Gray Annie Green Cecil and Betty Green Max Green Eleanor Groom Frank and Caroline Gullic Art and Marylee Hagan Mike Hagan Francisco and Jennifer Hamm Evan Hand George and Sylvia Hardin Berlan and Rachel Harper Devin and Martha Harper Donald and Patsy Harris Nancy Hartig Christine Hasenour John and Naomi Haskins Ina Hawk Randy Hawkins Allen Hayne Donald and Hilda Hazelton Roger and Ilene Heckler Judy and Steven Heidorn Richard Helming Cynthia and Richard Helton L. Paul and Mildred Henager Billy and Patsy Henderson Jim Hess Lilly and Harold Himes John Hochstetler Bill Hoover Eldon and Ann Hopkins Charles and Rose Mary Hoten Harold and Janie Hughes Patricia and Keith Hunt Phillip and Ruth Etta Hunt Kenneth and Betty Ingram Mark Iunghuhn Jose Izagas Cynthia and Daniel Jackson Dennis James Marion and Janet James Janice and Harold Jochim Robert Johns Dorral Johnson Dwain Jolliff Leroy and Wilma Jolly Judy and R. Stanley Jones Marla Jones Philip Jones Edward Jordan Gary and Krista Jossa Chad and Charity Julian James Kabrick Roger Kaiser Sheri Kennedy Jerry Kluesner Barbara Knies Charles and Rita Knight Chuck and Robin Kreig Joseph Kress Carol and Donald LaGrange Doyne and Dorothy Laib Troy Land G. Richard and Helen Lankford Robert and Constance Laubscher Jo Ann Layman G. Ramona and David Lennen Gene Leroux Thomas and Vicki Leuze Carolyn Listner Trent Lochmueller Jeff Locker Susan Lockwood Dave Loewenstein Dolus Luff Matthew and Lori Malin Constance Manigault Marilou and Maurice Mann Bernard and Linda Marley C. Edward and Joyce Marlin Keith and Alecia Marshall William Marshall Bob Mason Gloria Mason Robert and Madeline Mason Gloria Mason Keith Masterson Carl Rex and Marilyn May Bart McCandless Marie McCord Mary and Harold McCord Stephen McDevitt Andrew and Jamee McMurray Jackeline Medina Ryne Meece Shawn Meece Glenn and Alice Menke Melvin and Janice Menke Alan Miles Curtis Miller Randy and Roxanne Mills J. L. and Lois Mondy Randy Moore Kevin and Susan Morris Dick and Dewania Murray James and Rae Murray Melvin Murray Michael and Doris Murray Brent Nalley Bonnie Nash Tanya and Michael Nauyoks Jeff Neel Thomas and Anna Neely Jane Ellen and Charles Neuman Sandra and Steve Nixon S. Janie and David Norman N. Elaine and Wayne Norrick Charles and Rosemary Nossett Rex O Neal Glen Ohmit Gary and Marcia Orth Larry and Cathy Parks A. Janet and Dan Parrish Bernice Peed Earl and Brenda Penrod E. Leo and E. June Perkins Jarmon and Patricia Perkins Imogene Peters Larry Pflug Ray and Jill Phelps Gary and Mary Phillips Judy and Jerry Phillips Pierce Pia William and Mary Beth Ping Loraine and Travis Potter James Powell Tim Powers James and Kris Pratt Tom Prendergast Roderick Pressel Ronald and Carol Preston Edward Prior W. M. Proffer Edward and Valada Raber Douglas and Donnie Rademacher Lois and Floyd Raisor Samuel and Sharon Ramdial W. Wyatt Rauch Rosemarie Rawlings Gordon Resler Misty Reynolds Robert Richardville Owen and Joan Riddle Danny and Shirley Risinger Arvin and Rozina Roberson Beverly and Jerry Roberts Shane Roberts Thomas and Terry Roberts Cecil Robertson Joan Robinson John Rodewald Marvin Roeder Thomas N. and Charlene Georges Rosenfeld James Ross Robert Rowe Kelsey Rowland James and Jolee Ruggles Jon and Beth Ruthenburg Daniel and Kathy Ryan Billie and Bob Sakel Beverly Sandefur Denise Sandifar Edward and Bonnie Schanda Henry Schleter Robert Schroeder Frank and Judy Schultheis Juanita and Bill Scoggan Billy and Naomi Secoy Kenneth Seebode Michael Seebode S. R. Sera Wayne and Lauretta Sharp Robert Shaw Barbara Shepard Shirley and Stephen Shields Alma Shufflebarger John and Wilma Jean Sickman Marlene and Gary Siddons Jack Simmons Jesse Simmons Santford and Rosene Singleton Lionel Sinn Tony Sinn John and Gladys Sloan Charlotte and Charles Smith David Smith Nick Smith R. Alyne and Robert Sorrells Glen and Margaret Spence Randall Spence Carolyn Spitler Thomas Steczyk Richard Steele Del and Norma Steinhart Jerry and Judith Stilwell Conrad and Donna Stinson Charles Strickland James Stump Roger Sublett Susan Sullivan John and Melba Jane Swain Peter Swanson Brenda Swinney Robert and Monica Thacker Thomas Thompson Zelma Thompson Al and Connie Tieken Billy Tippett Phyllis Tivey Joe and Janice Todrank Larry Tolbert Marie Townsend Mary Tubbs This Annual Report recognizes the individuals, corporations, government agencies and foundations that have financially invested in Oakland City University from January 1, 2009 December 31, The benefactors listed in the report are enabling Oakland City University guided by its General Baptist heritage, to maintain and strengthen intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development that are central to its Mission. In this report, we acknowledge with gratitude all who have contributed to the financial well-being of Oakland City University in the past calendar year. All financial contributions are included in this report. While we have made every possible effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize in advance for any inadvertent misspelling or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling (812) so that we can correct our records and properly acknowledge your gift in a future publication.

11 twenty A N N U A L REPORT Harry Turney Tamyra and John Verheul Kenneth Vick Floyd and Lillian Vieth J. Ed Voris Brenda Waddle Eric and Deitra Walden Brian Ward Dan and Barbara Watson Bill Webster Charles and Carol Jean Weir Gay Marie Weir Carolyn and Siegfried Weng T.H. White David and Judy Whitten Bradley Wibbeler Corajo Wiggin Betty Jean and John T. Wilgus R. Frank and Gracie Williams Jon and Shelia Willis Pat Wilmes Brett Wilson Elvis and Mary Lou Wilson Myrtle Wilson Nancy Wilson Shane Wilson L. Ray and Altha Winkler Alvah Russell Wood J. D. Woods Gordon Wright G. L. Yeager Constance Young David Young Lisa Young Steven Young Gary Yow Anonymous () The Patrons Circle Corporation AB Women s Ministries Agee Fellowship Church Alcoa Foundation All American Car Wash Alpha Omicron Chapter American Legion Posts AT&T Bedford Federal Savings Bank Bedford North Lawrence Bee-Leave N Trucking Bethel GB Church of Advance, Inc. Bethlehem G.B. Church - Whitewater, MO Bethlehem G.B. Church - Ft. Branch, IN Beulah G.B. Church Bomarko Broadway United Methodist Church Calvary G.B. Church Castle High School Dollars for Scholars Chevron Humankind Match Gift Program City of Bedford Cottage of Grace G.B. Church Dixon General Baptist Church Doulos Sunday School Class Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. Enore Hotels of Princeton, LLC Evansville Sports Program, Inc. ExxonMobil Foundation F&M Building & Home Supply Fair Haven Christian Church Faithful Workers Class Fellowship G.B. Second Milers Class First Bank - Carmi, IL First Baptist Church - Vincennes, IN First G.B. Church - Princeton, IN First G.B. Church - Corning, AR First G.B. Church - Advance, MO First Southern Baptist Church - Evansville, IN Fleigs Café Rich Helming Freed-Hardeman University Friendship G.B. Church - Oakland City, IN Georges of Indiana Enterprises, LLC German American Insurance Gibson General Hospital Glezen Revival Center Gospel Center Church Graceland Baptist Church Gray Cemetery Trust Grayson Funeral Home Hall, Partenheimer, & Kinkel Harrison County Community Foundation Herald G.B. Church - Modesto, CA Hoehn Plastics, Inc. Hoosier Hills Credit Union Hooters Restaurant Howell G.B. Church Illiana Watermelon Association Imagineering Finishing Technologies Impressions Printing, Inc. Indiana Limestone Institute of America Indianapolis Power & Light Jack R. Kinkel & Son, AIA Architects Jasper Engines & Transmissions John Dunn Company Johnson Chapel Sunday School Class Joines Chapel G.B. Church - Elkton, KY Kappa Kappa Kappa Kemper CPA Group Kesslers Team Sports L & J Investments, Inc. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, Inc. Landscapes Unlimited Leslie Coatings Liberty Assoc. One Day Missionary Loogootee Jr./Sr. High School Mackey Salem United Methodist Church Matrix Integration, LLC McCabe Ladies Aid Mt. Gilead G.B. Church - Boonville, IN Mt. Union G.B. Association Mt. Vernon G.B. Church National Missions - ABC Nebo Christian Church North Daviess Community North Friendship G.B. Church - Lynnville, IN O.K. Transport, Inc. Oak Grove G.B. Church - Oakland City, IN Oakland City Family Practice, Inc. Oakland City First G.B. Church Oakland City Ministerial Association Overtime, Inc. Owensville First G.B. Church Peace Fellowship Pleasant Hill G.B. Church - White Plains, KY Pleasant View G.B. Church - Risco, MO Poplar Bluff First G.B. Church - Poplar Bluff, MO Portland Promise Center Powell G.B. Church - Norris City, IL Princeton Broadcasting Company, Inc. Providence G.B. Church - Cisne, IL Round Prairie G.B. Church - Keenes, IL Salem G.B. Church - Theodosia, MO Semo Fast Pitch Softball Sheaco, Inc. Shoals Dollars for Scholars South Gibson Dollars for Scholars Sports Marketing International, Inc. Stanmar, Inc. Sullivan County 4-H Tennyson G.B. Church - Tennyson, IN Terrace Parke G.B. Church - Evansville, IN The Kentucky United Methodist Foundation, Inc. The Salvation Army Toyota Motor Engineering Twin Rivers G.B. Church - Fisk, MO United G.B. Church - Evansville, IN United Transportation Union Insurance Association V.F.W. Post 3587 Washington Community School Whirlpool Foundation Wilkins-Brittingham Air and Water Winslow G.B. Church - Winsolw, IN The 1885 Legacy Circle Brian and Jamie Baker Florence Barnett O.W. Barry Gail Bradbury George Brinegar Goeble Bunch Amel Cox John Culbertson Oma Daugherty Larry and Alta Davis J. Donahue John and Gail Dunn Frieda Ellison Fred Estheimer Francisco Estrada Dorothy Evans Glenn Finch Olive Forbes Sarah Fraser Hester Furman Edward Glenn Alvin Graper Jeanette Gray Margaret Guard John Gudgel John Gwaltney Weldon Hall, Jr. Gary Harper John Haskins Barbara Horstmeyer Charles and Isabel Hoskinson Virgil Hunt Ron Johnson Leroy Jolly Robert Kelley Charles Lentz Arno Lessheim George Malone May Mason Alonzo McBride Harold and Mary McCord Chris McFail A.E. McKenney Alice Morlock Madelyn Myers Doyle Oursler Edward Owen Helen Painter Presley and Paula Pendergrass Eloise Peugeot Gary Phillips Imel Pride Jennie Pride Maurice Pride Jeanette Rauscher Helen Reed Kenneth Reed Veradine Reynolds Eva Smith Rose Smith Olive Smith Louese Spradley Claribel Talley Jack and Jane Tichenor C. Kightly Trippet Paul Waggoner Wilma Wilder Lorene Williams R. Frank Williams Lovie Wiseman Anonymous (1) Planned Giving The 1885 Legacy Circle Gift Annuities Life Insurance Trust Bequest Property/Life Rights

12 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 11 Professor Emma Anderson Endowment Alumni Endowment Claude L. Atkins Endowment Arthur & Zell Baker Memorial Neva Barnard Endowment Dr. Gary Barrett Endowment Scholaship Ruby & Edgar Baum Endowment Bethesda General Baptist Endowment Lawrence Black Endowment Bryce & Opal Bottom Endowment Ella Mayhall Bradbury Music Endowment Cane Run General Baptist Church Endowment Wm. P. & May Cockrum Dearing Fund Lt. William Randall Crecelius Endowment Christy Park General Baptist Church Endowment Davis/Phillips Endowment Wm. C. & Edythe Dearing Fund Coach Delbert Disler Endowment Mamie Dufford Endowment Thomas H. & Beatrice Colvin Dunning Endowment Edward Glenn Endowment Lillian K. Ehlbert Endowment Frieda Jordan & William T. Ellison Endowment H.C. or Dorothy Evans Memorial Endowment First G.B. Church of Chino Endowment Thomas H. & Beatrice Colvin Dunning Endowment The Finch Endowment Frances Borders West Memorial Lonnie E. & Sara Elizabeth Fraser Endowment Cecil H. & Wanda Gladish Endowment George Gomer Endowment James Montgomery Gordon Endowment T. Hammons Endowment Marietta C. Hasselbrinck Endowment Heathman Family Dorothy Cockrum Heldt Endowment Hope, Swartz, Williams Endowment Barbara Hortsmeyer Endowment Charles & Isabel Hoskinson Endowment W. Anthony & Sheri Huff Endowment Dr. Virgil Hunt Endowment Lennie Hunt Johnson Endowment Jamaica Youth Missions Endowment Paul B. Johnson Endowment Professor William Jordan Endowment Marlin Kell Endowment Robert S. Kelley and Weldon X. Hall, Jr. Endowment Dr. Kenneth R. Kennedy Endowment Adolph and Jamae Lacy Endowment William Ledgerwood Endowment Arno Lessheim Endowment The Liberty Association Endowment Lone Oak Endowment Ron Malin Student Support Services Endowment Harold and Mary McCord Family Endowment Maxine & Stephen E. Medlin Endowment Mildred Vaughn Endowment James E. & Alice Morlock Endowment Michael Musgrave Endowment Lesta & Howard R. Miller Fund Paul Montgomery Endowment OCU Alumni Athletic Endowment Professor J.H. Oxford Endowment Dr. William I. Painter Endowment Paula Pendergrass Endowment Dr. Presley Pendergrass Endowment Eloise Mack Peugeot Endowment Dr. Jerry Phillips Endowment Opal Phillips Endowment Orlan & Margery Phillips Endowment Dr. Dale Porter Endowment Lynden R. Pride, Nona, & Earther Fritz Endowment Orville Pratt Endowment Jennie M. Pride Endowment Dr. Olen & Inez Pumphrey Endowment Jeannette E. & Mildred Rauscher Endowment Randolph/Hargraves Endowment C.R. Richardson Endowment Dr. L.O. Roberts Endowment Cyrstal Jone Roland Endowment Fred & Helen Rumble Endowment Jose & Delores Sablan Endowment Margery Settle Endowment Dr. Carl Shepard Endowment Willis B. Simpson Endowment Dr. Olive Smith Endowment R.B. Smith Endowment Louese Spradley Endowment Benoni Stinson Endowment Rosalia T. Torres Endowment Townsend Endowment C. Kightly Trippet Endowment The Union Grove Association Endowment Michael R. Vire Endowment Richard & Charlotte Wasson Endowment The Webb Foundation Endowment Carolyn Weng Endowment Virgil Whaley Endowment Dr. Edward A. White Endowment Vern Whitten Endowment Ira M. & Lela Mae Wilder Endowment Donald K. & Mary Ann Wilder Endowment Winsett-Riggle Memorial Endowment

13 twenty A N N U A L REPORT STUDENT STORIES Oakland City University has been a place of new beginnings for David & Megan Depoister. OCU has provided us with caring friends who love us and want the best for us. It has provided us with a picture and hope for our future. I grew up in a home filled with addiction and battled with addiction for many years. I was a meth addict and even cooked it for a period of time. Many people do not recover from such things, but thankfully, I found Jesus along the way and it has made the ultimate difference in my life. While living in Missouri, I became involved in a church and starting living a Christian life. During this time in my life, I felt God calling me to a deeper relationship with Him in ministry and a passion for evangelism. After taking a class in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Dr. Dick Murray and Pastor Bob Murray encouraged us to come to Oakland City University. We were excited as we saved up money for the move and prepared for a new chapter in our life. Our almost paid for car died right before we were preparing to move to OCU. A second, borrowed car broke down while we were trying to get to Indiana. Our church and family united together to buy us an inexpensive little car. We packed up all our stuff and hit the road, but that car broke down about two miles outside of town. We spent all the money we had saved on getting cars fixed. Even the car we eventually borrowed to get us to school needed work before we could drive it two states away. Finally, we were able to pack up what little we could fit in the car and take off for Oakland City. We left everything else behind and truly were taking off for a new start. We didn t have jobs lined up, we spent the money we had saved to move, and I even went without books for the first couple months of class. It was only through financial assistance that we were able to buy my books. We knew that God had plans for us and we were living on our faith. We knew God would never leave us and that He would provide for us. Moving here was a risk and a step of faith which has paid off many times over. God has used Oakland City University to bless our lives enormously. We have worked with Campus Life for four years and have used the residence hall as a place of ministry. God has done mighty works in the men s ministry that we started in the RD apartment. We have a wonderful church family at Enon GB church. The great teachers in Chapman Seminary have inspired me to pursue higher learning in order to one day teach Religious Studies students. God has given me a clearer picture for His purpose in my life through Oakland City University. I am now the associate pastor of Enon and use the knowledge gained to help others develop their faith and grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus. God has worked in my life in so many wonderful ways. I am compelled to share the way He has been faithful and loving in my life with anyone who will listen. Hello, I m Chelsea Sullivan, a 20 Oakland City University alumnus in Elementary Education and Business. I was born and raised in a General Baptist church in Scottsville, Kentucky. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, and intellectually at Oakland City University. Since childhood, my dream was to be an Elementary school teacher. After visiting OCU in the 8th grade, I knew it was the place for me. Recently, I accepted a teaching position close to my hometown. Without my education from Oakland City University, I would have not been able to achieve my life-long dream. God placed me at OCU for a specific purpose and it will always have a special place in my heart. 12

14 ADVANCING OCU FOR GENERATIONS WAYS to PARTNER with OCU 13 Office of Advancement Philanthropic Vision Statement The Office of Advancement will meet the financial needs of Oakland City University through the faithful and sacrificial support of its generous donors. WAYS TO PARTNER s Your scholarship giving makes it possible for Oakland City University to provide need-based tuition assistance to students. Availability of scholarships helps more students attend OCU, and also helps the university attract top scholars. Your gift can be used to create a new scholarship or fund one of the 0 existing endowment scholarships. Types of additional scholarships include: academic, athletic, art, General Baptist, ministerial grant, music, outreach grant, and others. Alumni Association The Oakland City University Alumni Association works to support the objectives and promote the growth and advancement of OCU, and welcomes your involvement. The Alumni Association plans activities and provides services to build relationships between OCU alumni that keep them connected to the University. The Association is responsible for the annual alumni banquet, annual outings e.g. Alumni Day at Holiday World, area meetings, the alumni directory, and alumni recognition. Your alumni dues and special alumni gifts are critical in providing services to the entire alumni base. Athletics NCAA Division II and NCCAA Division I athletics at Oakland City University build a strong sense of community among athletes and students, increase the national exposure of the University, and aid with recruiting efforts. Men s athletic programs include: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women s athletics include: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Operating expenses are costly to run NCAA Division II programs. Contact us to financially support OCU Athletics. Annual Fund Income from student tuition pays only a fraction of the university s operating costs. By giving to the Annual Fund, you can help meet the yearly operating budget of Oakland City University. The impact of your gift to the Annual Fund is twofold: it mitigates increases in tuition fees charged to individual students, and it helps OCU provide quality facilities and retain outstanding faculty in a Christian environment. Giving Options For your convenience, there are a number of options for making your gift of financial support to Oakland City University: Cash gifts Appreciated assets: stocks, bonds, mutual funds Planned gifts through annuities, bequests, charitable trusts, or life estates Gift of life insurance Matching gifts of employer Real estate In-kind gifts of personal property The OCU Advancement Office staff can answer your stewardship questions. Contact us for more information.

15 twenty A N N U A L REPORT A MESSAGE from the DIRECTOR of ADVANCEMENT For over a year now, it has been my privilege to serve Oakland City University as Director of Advancement. I was never really cognizant of how many alumni and friends sacrificially support the University until this year. Alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations across the nation financially invest in the mission of Oakland City University. Our mission is what drives us. It is God s purpose and our chosen path. We believe that God has a special plan to prosper the University and we are thankful for you, as we make this journey together. One of my goals as the new director was to establish an Honor Roll of Donors that would help inspire other philanthropists to give. I hope you have enjoyed this publication and provide us with feedback as we move forward. Thank you for standing with us as we strive to become a leading faith-based university that is preparing students for a life of Christian service. Best Regards, Brian J. Baker 99, 03 Director of Advancement P.S. All gifts made in the 20 calendar year, if made by December 31, 20, will be included in Oakland City University s 2011 Annual Report. BOARD of TRUSTEES Mr. Bill Blackburn Executive Three Rivers Electric Henderson, KY Mr. W. Harold Calloway Agent State Farm Insurance Evansville, IN Rev. Cecil Cook Retired General Baptist Pastor Edwardsville, IL Dr. Alton D. Davis 61 Retired Pastor Walnut Creek, CA Mr. Wally Duncan 78 Attorney Poplar Bluff, MO Ms. Kelly Wilder Gates 87 CEO Propane One Oakland City, IN Mr. Jeffrey T. Hirsch Audit Division Manager Exxon Mobil Corporation Oak Hill, VA Dr. Anthony Huff Owner, Huff Farms, Inc. Louisville, KY Dr. Dean Jaggers General Baptist Pastor Cape Girardeau, MO Dr. Ora J. Johnson 71, 96 Pastor Evansville, IN Mrs. Eddi Marie Julian 63 Business Owner Modesto, CA Mr. Gerald McCormick Ford Motor Company Goodlettsville, TN Rev. William G. McMillen 88 Pastor First General Baptist Church Flint, MI Mrs. Brenda Nash Secretary County Government Tahlequah, OK Mr. Alan W. Nass Owner/Director Funeral Home Huntingburg, IN Dr. Holly Dunn Pendleton 08 Director of Holly s House Evansville, IN Dr. W.F. (Buck) Provance Owner Falcon Communications, Inc. Maldon, MO Mr. Frank J. Shultheis Secretary/ Treasurer Weissman INS., Inc Newburgh, IN Rev. Michael Trotter 81 General Baptist Pastor Hendersonville, TN Mrs. Darlene Underwood 99 CPA Mt. Carmel, IL Dr. Curtis C. Yarbrough 67, 96 General Baptist Pastor Madisonville, KY Dr. Elvis O. Wilson 64, 99 (Honorary Member) Retired General Baptist Pastor Valrico, FL 14

16 Our Mission Oakland City University is a Christian faith-based learning community dedicated to the enhancement of intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development for positive leadership. Our Vision To become a leading faith-based university that provides a Christian learning environment preparing students for service. Enter to Learn Go Forth to Serve 138 North Lucretia Street, Oakland City, Indiana (812) H E A D H E A R T H A N D S