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MIDLAND UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1883, Midland is a four-

year, private, coeducational college

of liberal arts and sciences, offering

undergraduate education and select

graduate programs of the highest

quality, to prepare every student for

satisfaction and success in a

vocation and to advance the

Christian view of life. Midland

University is an enrollment driven

institution characterized by

meaningful opportunities for

students to experience a deep

engagement in collegiate athletics

and numerous programs in the arts.

MISSION STATEMENT

Midland University inspires people

to learn and lead in the world with

purpose.

STATEMENT OF CORE

INSTITUTIONAL VALUES

Midland University is a Christian

institution in the Lutheran tradition,

with historical ties to the Evangelical

Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

It holds the following core values to

be the foundation of its identity as a

community:

FAITH

Midland reflects the understanding

that faith and learning are

inexorably linked. The university is

founded upon the belief that the

exploration of faith and religion is an

essential human endeavor.

LEARNING

Midland believes that learning is

best based on open inquiry and the

liberal arts, and that an appreciation

of the empirical, theoretic and

aesthetic forms of knowledge is

critical to the development of

citizens who can respond to an

ever-changing world.

QUALITY

Midland believes in upholding

exacting standards of quality and

accountability, thereby creating a

learning experience where

excellence in all things is valued and

expected by all our constituents –

our faculty, staff, students, alumni,

trustees, and friends.

RESPECT

Midland believes in the sanctity of

the individual in a mutually

supportive community of a small

university, which thus leads to a

focus on each person as an

individual with inherent worth.

STEWARDSHIP

Midland believes it is called to

educate morally and ethically

responsible citizens of a pluralistic

global society, and as a result is

guided by the ideas of service,

integrity, and mutual respect.

STATEMENT OF FAITH, LEARNING

AND INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT

For more than 130 years, Midland University has supported liberal arts traditions that encourage open inquiry and consideration of ideas critical to understanding both the human condition and human potential. Reflecting the University’s mission and core values of faith and learning, Midland is guided by a theology that pursues truth and

learning through open inquiry of

ideas and structured environments.

Beyond promoting understanding,

its core value of respect requires

that it demonstrate civility and

tolerance in discussing differences.

A LOOK AT MIDLAND UNIVERSITY

With 60% of students

residing on campus, Midland students learn and live in an

active, cozy campus community. The campus offers a small college feel

where lifelong relationships are built.

The presentation of any specific

idea on the campus or within the

community does not indicate

University advocacy, acceptance, or

commitment to it. Rather, it reflects

the University’s strong commitment

to learn from others and ideas

through dialogue.

As a community Midland shares a

common ground to love and serve

all of God’s creation. The New

Testament messages of forgiveness

and love are fundamental to its core

beliefs and practices.

Midland promotes and teaches in

community its five core values

supportive of the University’s

mission statement “to inspire to

learn and lead in the world with

purpose.” Each core value - faith,

learning, quality, respect, and

stewardship - reinforces the others.

The Campus has

approximately, 1,400 students from more than 30 states and several other countries. The

Faculty has approximately 45 full-time and 60 part-time

members, with student/faculty ratio at approximately 10:1.

Academic Programs Midland offers 23 baccalaureate majors along with 27 concentrations, 16 education endorsements, and more than 20 pre-professional fields of study. Two graduate programs are also available - a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Campus Location Fremont, NE – A 33-acre campus in the heart of Fremont, which includes 18 buildings from the 26,000 sq-ft Kimmel Theatre, to the repurposed Olson Student Center, and a 44,000 sq-ft Events Center for athletics and special events. The Fremont campus is 25 minutes northwest of Omaha and just an hour’s drive from Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska. To accommodate future expansion, Midland acquired the 151 acre campus of the former Dana College in Blair, NE in 2013. US News & World Report Midland University was named to US News & World Report's 2014 list of Best Regional Colleges - Midwest. Graduation Guarantee Midland's 4-Year Graduation Guarantee assures students meeting basic requirements will graduate within four years. It offers its students intensive advising and support to fully prepare today's students for success in a challenging collegiate setting. Students are assigned professional graduation advisors and faculty mentors, who monitor academic progress, attendance, and life circumstances to support students in achieving an on-time graduation. If a student does not graduate within the four year plan, Midland will pay 100% of their tuition until they do.

The Arts There are significant performing arts opportunities and scholarships available for students in all areas of study. Students have opportunities

to grow their talents and share their passion for the arts while being part of an exciting program that is on the rise. Sports

As part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Midland is home to Nebraska's largest athletic department with 27 varsity sports, 16 JV programs and more than 600 student athletes. Athletic programs offered include - Football, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Bowling, Shotgun Sports, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Cheer, Dance, and Cross Country.

Extra-Curricular Programs In support of a campus culture of engagement, there are numerous extra-curricular opportunities, including those in student government, campus ministries, sororities and fraternities, intramural sports, campus clubs, and academic and social organizations. Business Partners The Midland University Business Partner program is designed to connect the Fremont Business Community to the overall student experience at the University. Midland's close-knit environment provides opportunities for students to be involved in the community and to develop as leaders who care about service to their neighbors.

Opportunities for Midland's next President

Over the past five years, Midland has experienced

record-setting growth under the leadership of a very

progressive and transformative president who had

the support of a cohesive administrative team and a

very flexible and cooperative faculty. The enrollment

growth to the largest student body in university

history was supported by significant change in

academic program offerings, improved student

advising with the "4-year Graduation Guarantee," and

increased numbers of extracurricular programs, both

in athletics and the performing arts. Rather than

approaching this presidential leadership transition as

a time for stabilizing and consolidating after this

period of rapid growth and considerable change, the

Board of Directors is looking for a president who will

continue this growth mindset with entrepreneurial

focus and visionary leadership. Qualified candidates

may come from traditional academic environments,

but strong consideration will be given to non-

traditional, innovative leaders in business, education,

government, or other progressive settings.

Midland has rediscovered its potential and now

expects to build on the growing momentum. There

are opportunities for continued growth in the number

of students, growth in academic program offerings,

growth in an additional residential campus location,

and growth in the donor base and overall fundraising

outcomes for the university. There is also the need to

support the programs that are already in place, to

improve the current facilities, and to advocate for the

human resources that are needed to continue to

move forward.

In five years, Midland has come from near bankruptcy

to become the fastest growing college or university in

the region with a determined commitment to remain

on that trajectory of growth. Midland is now

operating within a balanced budget, experiencing

consecutive annual operating surpluses. However,

with a current endowment of just over $10M, the

university is dependent upon student tuition and

continued enrollment growth for its financial security.

Midland considers itself a university with a small

campus feel, but big opportunities. As a primarily

residential campus, it is a place where students can

At Midland, learning

extends beyond the

classroom with extensive

student activities on

campus and opportunities

for applied learning

through internships.

flourish in a community of care that offers individual

support and encouragement. Administrators, faculty,

and staff are readily visible and accessible on campus.

Faculty and staff are invested in individual student

success; advising is done with a focus on progress

toward graduation. Midland is also a place of

engagement where students have an abundance of

campus activities keeping students involved on the

weekends and fully integrated into the close-knit

community where people are known by name.

Presidential Responsibilities The president will be expected to ...

Maintain the momentum of the recent past with unbridled energy and a continued emphasis on

growth and innovation.

Drive institutional enrollment, understanding that this is a critical factor in Midland's financial

stability.

Lead through the further clarification and refinement of Midland’s Christian mission.

Develop strong relationships within the Fremont, Blair, and larger Omaha communities to build

understanding and support for Midland, its value and its mission.

Inspire administrative team members and the faculty, staff, and students to offer their best and

be accountable for their efforts.

Engage the faculty with academic credibility and mission intentionality, understanding their

perspectives, respecting their opinions, and valuing their input.

Relate to the students as individuals and foster within the student body the sense of a tight-knit

community.

Respect Midland’s 130-year heritage and its historic Lutheran roots.

Create a shared vision for the future, which will include an enrollment of at least 1800 students.

Communicate clearly with both internal and external audiences so that there is clear

understanding of present circumstances and future directions.

Initiate and encourage input and creative ideas to accomplish funding and enrollment goals.

Personal Characteristics The successful candidate will be...

A person of wisdom and integrity coupled with academic credibility.

One who is eager to embrace a challenge; there is still much to do.

An entrepreneur with an ongoing commitment to problem solving, not necessarily shaped by a

higher education culture.

An experienced professional who understands corporate marketing and finance and can

translate a business mindset into an academic environment.

A model of efficiency and effectiveness, setting an exemplary pace for the faculty,

administration and students.

A decision maker who relies on data and outcomes.

A high-paced, likeable, self-confident, energetic leader.

One who is accessible, available, and responsive to inquiries and issues.

A visible presence on campus – in the hallways and at campus events.

A person who possesses a deep love for students and will strive to build an environment that

fosters ever increasing levels of student success.

An excellent listener, focused on understanding the perspective of the messenger.

A compelling communicator with story-telling expertise who will lead Midland’s faculty and

administrative team to market the opportunities, recruit the students, inspire potential donors,

and advance the mission of Midland.

One who understands that trust and respect must be earned through a commitment to

Midland’s mission and an ongoing, results-focused effort.

A leader who is able to endure the criticism that comes with leading change.

A leader who is ready to accept a call to lead a mission-focused institution.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and letter of interest to Midlandpresident@carterbaldwin.com. For

answers to questions or to nominate a candidate for the presidency of Midland University,

please contact by email:

Price Harding Partner 678-448-0015 pharding@carterbaldwin.com

Bill Peterson Partner 678-448-0013 bpeterson@carterbaldwin.com

Debby White, Ph.D. Consultant 678-448-0002 dwhite@carterbaldwin.com