Moncton, new Brunswick, canada www.crandallu.ca January 2011

opportunity profile

for the position of

president

Crandall University is at an important point in its history. It is poised for another phase of exponential growth as it continues to distinguish itself as one of the strongest and most affordable institutions of Christian higher education in Canada.

In early 2009, the Board of Governors approved a $24M capital project designed to address the critical need for classroom space, whereas the University was operating at near capacity. The Future Foundations Capital Campaign was launched in response to this need. Phase 1 of construction was completed in the fall of 2010 when Stultz Hall opened, named in honour of Chancellor Jack Stultz and Mrs. Grace Stultz. This 81,000 square foot building almost doubles the University’s academic facilities and will enable the University to pursue an enrolment goal of 1000 FTE within five years.

Crandall University has experienced God’s blessing throughout its history of progression. More recently, the solid foundation built over many years culminated in a period of dramatic growth when within five years enrolment almost doubled. Dr. Brian D. MacArthur became President on January 1, 2001. During his ten years in office, enrolment has climbed from 372 FTE to a peak of 723 FTE, reaching a plateau just below 700 FTE (head count of 825 students) in the last few years as the University maximized its facilities.

During the last decade the University has been able to overcome an accumulated operating deficit, ending operations in the black for nine consecutive years. Capital indebtedness was also reduced while endowments were increased by 400%. The Board of Governors adopted “policy governance” as its method of governance and reduced its size from twenty-four elected members to twelve elected and three appointed members. The University’s Act of Incorporation was revised twice in the New Brunswick legislature, most recently in April 2010 when the name of the University was changed to Crandall University.

In the fall of 2010, Dr. MacArthur advised the Board of Governors that he will not seek a third five-year term as President and Vice Chancellor when his contract ends June 30, 2012 (his second contract was extended two years due to the capital campaign.) He indicated his willingness to step down as soon as a new President is appointed and able to take office, concentrating in the meantime on bringing the capital campaign as close to completion as possible (government and private sector targets are close to 85% of their collective fundraising goal at December 31, 2010.)

Crandall University is seeking a new President who will lead the University in another period of dramatic growth, guiding the University in program and strategy development to increase student numbers, while at the same time building relationships with various stakeholder groups whose support is essential to the missional and financial integrity and success of the institution.

overview

On April 16, 2010, the name of the University was changed to Crandall University in honour of the Reverend Joseph Crandall (1771-1858). Reverend Crandall is referred to as the patriarch of Baptist work in New Brunswick, having been the first to be ordained as a Baptist minister in the Province in 1799. His work as an itinerant evangelist, church planter, and pastor resulted in the establishing of many churches. He was directly involved in the early educational endeavours of Maritime Baptists, being appointed the first President of the New Brunswick Baptist Educational Society which opened the Fredericton Seminary in 1836, and he is listed as one of the founders of Acadia University. “Father” Crandall as he was affectionately known within the denomination, also served briefly as an elected member of the New Brunswick Legislature.

The change in name from Atlantic Baptist University to Crandall University addressed two long-standing perception issues – that a student had to be Baptist to attend and that the University was only for students preparing to be ministers and missionaries. The University is open to all students and offers degrees in Arts, Science, Business, and Education. Crandall University has a sister institution, Acadia Divinity College, where students can finalize training for professions in Christian service.

In the late 1940’s, the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches became concerned about the number of young people who were leaving Atlantic Canada for a Bible College education. Although the denomination had a university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, there was a recognized niche in Christian education which was not being covered. In 1949, the United Baptist Bible Training School was founded in Moncton as both a Bible College and a High School. For the next two decades, young people from all over Atlantic Canada came to study in a Christian context and to live in a Christian community. Academic excellence quickly became a hallmark of the new school and many supporters gave sacrificially to expand the facilities and programs. Dr. Myron Brinton left a successful pastorate to lead the new institution for most of its first decade, constructing facilities and building the School’s reputation. His sense of family and Christian commitment established many of the School’s enduring traditions.

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a Brief history

By 1968, the School was in transition as the direction changed to post high school programs. In 1970 the name was changed to Atlantic Baptist College as the institution had become a Bible College and Christian Junior Liberal Arts College. Throughout the 1970’s, the President, Dr. Stuart E. Murray, sought to build a strong faculty and to provide a broadened selection of courses. These were crucial steps that resulted in the College offering Bachelor of Arts Degrees in the early 1980’s. In 1996, the Act of Incorporation was amended in the Legislature of the Province of New Brunswick to change the name to Atlantic Baptist University. This further refinement in the name of the institution reflected advancement and growth in degree choices, with additional options in the Arts program, plus the introduction of a Science degree.

In the early 1990’s, the College embarked on an ambitious plan to relocate from its original site on the Salisbury Road in Moncton to an new location on the Gorge Road, where approximately 200 acres of land had been donated by Mrs. Ruth Colborne. Under the leadership of Dr. Ralph Richardson as President, the visionary plan resulted in the launching of the Great Expectations Capital Campaign. Approximately $10M was raised toward the $13M construction project. The new campus opened in the summer of 1996 with an enrolment of 320 FTE, a 50% increase over the previous year’s enrolment.

The University continued to progress in the 21st Century, utilizing the new facilities, and growing well beyond the visionary numbers of the early 1990’s. Crandall University has become known for its academic excellence and the capabilities of its graduates. Programs offered include a B.A. with majors in Biblical Studies, Communication Studies, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology; a degree completion program leading to a B.A. in Organizational Management; a B.Sc. with major in Biology; a B.B.A.; a B. Ed. in Elementary/Middle School Education; and Advanced Education Certificates in Literacy and Resource Education. Currently, the full-time equivalent enrolment at Crandall University is 665, with a student-faculty ratio of 13:1.The operating budget for 2010-2011 is approximately $7,000,000 (CDN).

With the recent opening of Stultz Hall plus the renaming of the University, Crandall is positioning for another wave of growth as it remains true to its core mission of transforming lives through “quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith” while seeking to become one of the strongest Christian universities in the world.

Presidents

dr. Myron Brinton

1949-1958

rev. donald Mitton

1958-1964

dr. stuart e. Murray

1966-1980

dr. saMuel Mikolaski

1980-1983

rev. JaMes WeBBer

1983-1985

dr. W. ralPh richardson

1985-2000

dr. Brian d. Macarthur

2001-current

note: rev. donald Jackson served as interiM PrinciPal froM Mid 1964 to deceMBer 1965.

The President of Crandall University is responsible for defining and articulating a vision for the University and its long-range future to be realized through a co-operative strategic planning process. The President guides the day-to-day management of all the resources of the University so that its collective goals are implemented with wisdom, integrity and dynamism.

Specifically, the President shall:

• act as CEO, leading a team of administrators with vision and purpose;

• serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Governors and its executive, to ensure that the aims and directives of the Board are executed, and to report to the Board on a regular basis as to the financial, spiritual and academic life of the University;

• give leadership to the spiritual life of the University;

• serve as Chair of the Senate;

• exercise control over the financial affairs of the University;

• assume responsibility for the preparation and presentation of the annual budget;

• assume responsibility of securing financial resources to meet the budget including engagement in high-level fundraising;

• represent the University in the broader constituency, including relations with government and other universities as well as the faith community which includes the Council of Convention and various boards within the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches.

Ideally the candidate will:

• be a vitally committed Christian whose doctrinal beliefs are in accordance with the University’s Statement of Faith and in harmony with the 1905 Basis of Union of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches; http://www.baptist-atlantic.ca/node/15

• demonstrate lifestyle standards consistent with the prevailing moral standards of the broader evangelical community and the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches;

• be or become a member of a church affiliated with the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches;

• possess an earned doctorate;

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personal Qualifications

• have teaching experience at the post-secondary level;

• have had successful administrative experience;

• have strong interpersonal skills;

• be an excellent communicator, organizer and visionary servant-leader;

• be committed to the Mission of Crandall University and be enthusiastic about integrating faith and learning;

• be committed to the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies leading to careers of service in society and church;

• be committed to students, their development and life-long learning.

The next President of Crandall University will give leadership that enables the University to meet both short and long-term challenges. Many of these challenges include a unique opportunity for a President to build a senior administrative team of individuals who compliment the strengths of the new President. Key challenges will include:

• engaging with current initiatives to design and implement an enrolment strategy that will take the University to new levels of student numbers, reaching 1000 FTE in five years and then moving beyond;

• engaging with the internal academic community in program design that will result in both the introduction of new programs and the enlargement of existing programs of study;

• completion of the final phase of the Future Foundations Capital Campaign;

• appointing a new Vice-President of Advancement and overseeing the design and implementation of a strategy to enlarge the circle of key supporters at every level of giving.

The new President will also motivate and draw together the various stakeholder groups of the University into a cohesive force devoted to fulfilling the University’s mission. All members of the University community – the Board, the staff, the faculty, the students, the alumni, the supporting constituency – are important contributors to the University’s success. To this end, the President must be able to inspire all participants to join in the pursuit of a common goal.

the challenges

The Board of Governors approved a policy in September 2009 for a Presidential Search Committee. The policy includes the size and make-up of the Committee, plus the overall process the Committee is to follow. The work of the Search Committee concludes with a recommendation to the Board of Governors for the appointment of an individual as President and Vice Chancellor.

The policy as approved by the Board as well as a listing of the members of the Search Committee can be found on the University’s website as follows: http://www.crandallu.ca/presidentialsearch/

The mandate of the Search Committee will be to find the most qualified candidate to lead the University in its next chapter of growth. To this end, the Committee will give due diligence, taking whatever time is necessary. It is anticipated that a new President will assume office anytime between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012.

To be considered for appointment, candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and freely embrace the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Moral Standards. To review these documents, please visit www.crandallu.ca/mission/ www.crandallu.ca/morals/ www.crandallu.ca/faith/

In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations, this advertisement is addressed first to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Crandall University is committed to excellence in its hiring practices, and will accept internal and external applicants in seeking the most qualified candidate.

The need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties will be fully respected, and applicants and interested individuals are assured that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, without their prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

The City of Moncton is the hub of the Maritime Provinces, a region of Canada renowned for its hospitality and warmth. The region is relatively conservative in outlook, with a good percentage of Christian leadership in social and political arenas. A significant Acadian population accounts for a vibrant musical and culinary culture. Moncton is located close to the Bay of Fundy (known for its impressive tidal activity), the Northumberland Strait (reputed for warm water), and the Atlantic Ocean. National and provincial parks provide a number of camping, hiking, and boating opportunities in the summer and autumn months, and the display of

the selection process

the locale

fall colours is unrivalled in North America. The Confederation Bridge, a spectacular feat in engineering, links Prince Edward Island with New Brunswick, making the Island a readily-accessible vacation destination. Nova Scotia is less than an hour to the south: the city of Halifax is a cultural gem and the poetic fishing villages that dot its shorelines plus the awe-inspiring scenery of Cape Breton are natural attractions. Hunting and fishing in northern New Brunswick draws many visitors each year, as do winter sports such as skiing and snowmobiling.

The cost of living in the greater region of Moncton, which also includes the City of Dieppe and the Town of Riverview, has made this region of Canada an attractive place for businesses. Moncton residents take advantage of one of the lowest cost of living environments in the country and commute to work times are among the shortest in Canada. The region continues to experience economic growth, making a positive environment for families.

All the amenities of a large metropolis (including medical, recreation, and sports centres) are available with none of the disadvantages. Despite its growth, Moncton remains a relatively small city in character and disposition. Moncton’s international airport services North America through links in Toronto, Montreal, and New York. For travelling to the U.S.A. by car, Maine is about 3 hours from Moncton, and Boston can be reached in 8-9 hours.

Mr. Greg Cook, Chair

The Board of Governors

Crandall University

P.O. Box 6004

Moncton, NB E1C 9L7

Email: presidentialsearch@crandallu.ca

Please forward all resumes electronically to the email address above.

correspondence

“quality university education firmly rooted in the Christian faith”