Spring 2011 - Crowley's Ridge College.

Ken HoppePresidentA recentCRC fundraising appealletter usedthe followingtheme: “Let’skeep themomentumand progressgoing atCRC.”“Progress”is a wordoften spokenaround theCRC Campus that speaks to the directionand perception of the institution. Thedefinition of progress is “to develop in apositive way” and that is exactly what ishappening at CRC. It is an exciting timein the history of CRC and I hope that youwill join in the excitement, as I describethe progress and recent successes of theCRC team.Progress with Enrollment: As webegan the academic year, a 17% increasein enrollment over the previous yearwas noted. Student enrollment for theSpring Semester of 2011 set an all timehigh enrollment for spring semestersin headcount and FTE. (Full TimeEquivalency) Enrollment for the 2011/2012 academic year will most likely beanother record enrollment.Progress with Facilities: Last year’simprovements to the college facilitiesincluded:• A new and completely furnishedStudent Center• New and completely furnisheddressing rooms in the Carter ActivitiesCenter• Renovated Wilson Hall Lobby withnew furnishings• Concreted roads and parking areas• New landscaping at Wilson Hall andPioneer Lake• New storage facility and playingsurface improvements at Pioneer FieldProgress with Facilities – Our plansfor the future: Because of increasedenrollments over the last several years,CRC is experiencing an “over capacity”PROGRESS: A WORD OFTEN SPOKENcondition in our existing residentialfacilities - Wilson Hall and Winters Hall.Our master plan for the campus includesconstructing a new 80 bed dormitory.The estimated construction cost is 2.5million dollars. A project of this sizewill take a substantial seed gift to beginconstruction. We are currently visitingwith prospective donors regarding suchmajor gifts. We realize this projectwill materialize in the future, but notbefore we overflow with students in thenext year or two. Our needs are moreimmediate and the following plan will bea big step in meeting these needs.The CRC Trustees have givenpermission to expand CRC’s residentialfacilities by building a series of HonorHousing Units on the CRC Campus.These units will be built in the styleof a triplex apartment structure andwill house upperclassmen and marriedstudents. Each 3,328 square foot unit willaccommodate 10 students. Constructioncost estimates range from $215,000 to$230,000 per unit.In December of 2010, CRC wasblessed with a special $100,000 gift,given by Joe A. and Wanda Johnsonof Pocahontas, Arkansas for the purposeof providing the seed gift to start thismuch needed housing project. TheJohnsons also made a substantial giftto set up the Joe A. and Wanda JohnsonEndowed Academic Scholarship Fund.We asked the Johnsons for permissionto use their names as we informed theCRC Family of their generous giftsand they granted that permission. TheJohnsons are not seeking recognition fortheir generosity, but are hopeful, as weare, that the announcement of their giftwill encourage other donors. A capitalcampaign is being launched to raise theadditional funds and you will hear moreabout this soon. The architectural planshave been completed and we are lookingforward to the construction of these newfacilities.Progress with Educational Programs:In 2008, CRC received the properregulatory authority to begin offeringdegrees at the baccalaureate level inaddition to the associate level degreesalready being offered. CRC now offers avariety of degree options, which include:• Associate in Biblical Studies• Associate of Arts in General Studies• Associate of Arts in Teaching• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration with a Minor inBusiness Management• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration with a Concentrationin Business Management• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration with Minor inAccounting• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration with a Concentrationin Accounting• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration with a Minor inSports Management• Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration with a Concentrationin Sports ManagementNote: A minor requires 18-21 hours in aspecialty and a concentration requires 27-30hours in a specialtyAs we progress with our educationalprogram over the next several years,our plan includes the addition of severaladditional degrees in a variety ofdisciplines.Progress with CRC’s InstitutionalAdvancement Program: As theyears progress, generous CRC Donorscontinue to support CRC. By theirgifts and kind words, supporters let usknow that they believe in the missionof Crowley’s Ridge College, as heartsare turned toward God and studentsexperience academic and spiritualgrowth. Throughout this publication youwill see information about CRC Day,Promotional Dinners, Honor HousingCapital Campaign, and Planned GivingOpportunities.I invite you be a part of theCRC Progress, as we celebrate theextraordinary dedication of CRCstudents, faculty, staff, trustees andsupporters.

26 Promotional Dinners. . .6:30 pm at a Location Near You!Would you like to know more about how CRC is helping change lives inour “Lives Changed … Forever” Campaign? We hope you will join us for atleast one of the 26 Dinners listed below and bring some guests with you. Letme ask you to do me a favor and go ahead and mark your calendar now for thedinner closest to you. CRC is happy to provide the meal at no charge and wewant a good number of friends to join us for each dinner.Who is invited to the Promotional Dinners?CRC supporters, Alumni and those considering supporting CRC, parentsconsidering CRC for their children, church leaders and members fromsupporting and non supporting congregations and anyone interested in learningmore about the college.The purpose of the 2011 CRC Promotional Dinners is to:1. Enjoy a fun evening and good food with friends and new acquaintances.2. Update you about the many positive things taking place at CRC, includingviewing pictures of our new Student Center and sharing our plans to buildtwo new Honor Housing Complexes in 2011!3. Update you about our progress as a 4-year college and our plans to keepmoving forward.4. Share stories of students and formers students regarding how CRC made ahuge difference in their lives.5. Provide opportunities to support CRC with special emphasis on the HonorHousing Capital Campaign and explaining ways to include CRC in yourwill and estate plan.6. Discuss how to have a successful CRC DAY at your congregation.7. View new presentation and materials to help you promote CRC to yourfriends and acquaintances, congregation and community.Richard JohnsonVice Presidentfor AdvancementWill you help us get the wordout about the Promotional Dinner inyour area? Ask your congregation toannounce the date of the dinner in yourarea, send emails and call your friendsand if you use Facebook, don’t forget topost about the dinners.Please let us know if you plan oncoming. Also, encourage others to comeand let us know how many guests youwill be bringing.Contact:Richard Johnson, MNM (CRC ‘84)Vice President for Advancement870-236-6901 or 1-800-264-1096rjohnson@crc.eduDay Date Time Meeting Place Address, City, State1 Thursday April 21 6:30 PM Grecian 1108 S Bypass, Kennett, MO2 Thursday April 28 6:30 PM Grecian 1600 W Main, Blytheville, AR3 Tuesday June 21 6:30 PM Stewart Kennon's (Call for directions) Doniphan, MO4 Thursday June 23 6:30 PM Hickory Log 1314 W Bus Hwy 60, Dexter, MO5 Monday June 27 6:30 PM Mère Bulles -Truman's Rm 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN6 Tuesday June 28 6:30 PM Sassafraz Restaurant 2205 West Reelfoot Ave, Union City, TN7 Thursday June 30 6:30 PM Doc's Grill 1301 E Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR8 Monday July 25 6:30 PM Germantown CofC 8723 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN9 Thursday July 28 6:30 PM Ol' Allison's 101 W Main St, Greenfield, TN10 Monday Sep 12 6:30 PM Vilonia Church of Christ 893 Main St, Vilonia, AR11 Tuesday Sep 13 6:30 PM Golden Corral 5001 Warden Rd, N Little Rock, AR12 Monday Sep 19 6:30 PM Copeland's of New Orleans 463 N 46th St, Rogers, AR13 Tuesday Sep 20 6:30 PM Golden Corral 2020 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO14 Tuesday Sep 27 6:30 PM Grecian 210 Airport Rd, Paragould, AR15 Thursday Sep 29 6:30 PM Beverly's 2803 Hwy 67 S, Pocahontas, AR16 Thursday Oct 6 6:30 PM Western Sizzlin' 2405 E Highland, Jonesboro, AR17 Tuesday Oct 11 6:30 PM Ponderosa 127 US Highway 68 E, Benton, KY18 Thursday Oct 13 6:30 PM Ryan's 1321 Preacher Roe Blvd, W Plains, MO19 Monday Oct 17 6:30 PM Sean's 2233 Hwy 5 S, Mountain Home, AR20 Monday Oct 24 6:30 PM Kelley's 425 Highway 64 W, Wynne, AR21 Tuesday Oct 25 6:30 PM Applebee’s 2133 NW Ave, El Dorado, AR22 Thursday Nov 3 6:30 PM Salem Church of Christ 144 Hwy 62E, Salem, AR23 Thursday Nov 10 6:30 PM Warehouse BBQ & Catfish Co 729 Sunset Dr, Farmington, MO24 Monday Nov 14 6:30 PM Western Sizzlin' 905 Hwy 62/65 N, Harrison, AR25 Monday Dec 5 6:30 PM Western Sizzlin' 1375 N St. Louis St, Batesville, AR26 Tuesday Dec 6 6:30 PM Mack's Fish House 559 Wilburn Rd, Heber Springs, AR

CRC DAY 2011Sunday, June 12 - Goal is $75,000Our second goal is to have 100 Congregations participating onSunday, June 12 or any convenient Sunday.For the last two years, generous individual donors and congregations have given more than $68,000toward CRC Day. What a wonderful blessing CRC Day has been to Crowley’s Ridge College.100% of the funds given for CRC Day will be used by our Bible department and for Biblemajor scholarships and for other areas associated with providing a Christian education andenvironment for our students. Please ask the leaders of your congregation to be one of the 100congregations to join us for CRC Day.Here are some ways that congregations generally help with CRC Day:• Take up a special collection for CRC Day• Write a check from the church treasury (Some congregations are able to send $100, $250, $500or more and some are able to send $1,000 or several thousand)• Give all or part of their fifth Sunday contribution for CRC Day• Encourage everyone to put a contribution in a CRC Day boxSeveral of us are available to speak at your congregation. CRC has a new presentation that gives amore personal view of this important ministry to future church and community leaders. This type ofpresentation often helps a congregation have a more successful CRC Day.If you have questions about CRC Day or would like one of us to speak at your congregation, pleasecontact Richard Johnson at 870-236-6901 or toll-free at 800-264-1096 or email at rjohnson@crc.edu.Please remember CRC in your will and estate planningUpcoming Events• April 17-20 - CRC Lectureship• April 22 - Spirit of America featuringJim “The Rookie” Morris• MAY 7 - Commencement - 11:00 am,Hillcrest Church of ChristCRC Choralaires spring schedule:• Sunday, March 27 - Gainesville C of C, Gainesville, MO - 1:00 pm• Sunday, March 27 - Delaplaine C of C, Delaplaine, AR - 6:00 pm• Wednesday, March 30 - (with CRA Chorus) Southwest C of C,Jonesboro, AR - 7:00 pm• Wednesday, April 6 - Slicer St C of C, Kennett, MO - 7:00 pm• Sunday, April 10 - Gulf Shores C of C, Gulf Shores, AL• Tuesday, April 12 - Westminster Village, Spanish Fort, AL• Friday, April 15 - (Ambassadors) - Manila C of C, Manila, AR• Wednesday, April 27 - (with CRA Chorus), Hillcrest C of C,Paragould, AR - 5:30 pmCRCAlumniNewsStay up to date with CRC by visitingwww.crc.eduuuuuSpecial Events InformationOnline Class SchedulesProspective Student InformationSchedules for Volleyball, Men’s & Women’sBasketball, Baseball, Softball, and Soccer -Come support the Pioneers!Become a fan of Crowley’s Ridge College onCheck out thebutton on our website - WWW.crc.eduKeep up with all the great things our alumni are doing AND let us know of exciting news you would like to share!