The Attractions of Culver-Stockton College and Its Presidency

One need not be on the campus for more than a short time to sense the pride in and commitment to this 156-year old institution that its Board, faculty, staff, and students reflect. Some of the attractions they note with little prompting include:

• A College which has done much to position itself to move forward dramatically in the coming years—poised to become a premier liberal arts college
• Recent implementation of a truly distinctive new curriculum – EXP@CSC
• Adoption (2006) of the Plan for Success, a 10-year strategic plan
• Development (2008) of a comprehensive master facilities plan
• A faculty and staff deeply committed to providing quality educational programs
• A palpably strong sense of community among faculty, staff and students
• A faculty and staff with genuine loyalty to the College and to each other (93% provide financial support to the College)
• The unique beauty of the campus "high on the hill" and overlooking the Mississippi River
• Quality facilities highlighted by the science center
• Outstanding extra- and co-curricular programming including extensive opportunities in the arts (music, theatre, and visual), varsity athletic competition (NAIA) in 15 areas (8 for men and 7 for women), forensics, service learning, and developing study abroad programs
• Students who are active in campus and community leadership, diligent in their work and a joy to teach
• Students have extended opportunities for participation in academic and cultural events led by visiting regional and national artists and speakers
• A strong honors program including membership in ten national honors societies
• Students look to the College as the center of their activities
• Unqualified renewal of accreditation by the regional accreditation body in 2001
• Strong commitment from the Board of Trustees and the College's alumni/ae
• Rated 36th in the top 50 list of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest in the 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report
• Four years of balanced operating results
• The College has a tradition of good stewardship of its resources