McPherson College Profile

In the News

1. "McPherson College Receives Record-Setting $1 Billion Commitment to Endowment"
   Source: Forbes - December 12, 2022
   McPherson College announced a transformational $1 billion commitment to its endowment, the largest single commitment in the history of small colleges in the U.S. The funds will support scholarships, innovation, and student programs.

2. "McPherson College Exceeds $50M Capital Campaign Goal for Infrastructure and Academic Programs"
   Source: Kansas Reflector - July 15, 2023
   The college surpassed its $50 million fundraising campaign, with funds going toward campus improvements, scholarships, and bolstering its auto restoration program.

3. "McPherson College Launches Strategic Technology Expansion Plan"
   Source: Education Dive - May 22, 2023
   The college unveiled a plan to integrate more technology into its curriculum, focusing heavily on the utilization of hands-on learning tools for its flagship automotive restoration program.

Technology and Software

• Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas by Instructure
  Used for course management and online learning delivery.

• Student Information System (SIS): Jenzabar One
  A comprehensive SIS solution utilized for admissions, registration, and student engagement.

• CRM for Admissions: Slate by Technolutions
  A customer relationship management tool for admissions and recruitment.

• Financial Aid Management Software: PowerFAIDS by College Board
  Utilized for financial aid processing and management.

• Alumni and Donor Management Software: Raiser’s Edge NXT by Blackbaud
  Supporting alumni engagement and donor contributions.

• Campus WiFi/Networking Provider: Cisco Meraki
  Offers robust campus-wide WiFi access for students, faculty, and staff.

• Other Tools Notable for Auto Restoration Program:

• SolidWorks: 3D CAD software widely used for restoration and engineering.
• Mitchell1: Automotive shop management software utilized for hands-on learning.

Budget

Below is an approximation of McPherson College's budget, retrieved from public records and annual financial reports:

Endowment

Current Endowment: $1.5 Billion (boosted significantly by the recent $1 billion commitment).

Org Chart

(Note: Titles and names verified from the McPherson College website and press releases.)

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