Oregon Conference Summit August 16-18, 2015 Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH President, Loma Linda University Health
Adventist Educational “System” »1.7 million students »8,000 schools »112 colleges and universities »6 medical schools and growing »Oregon – 5 academies »Church vs. Mission Schools
The Challenges »Growth of “mission schools” in developing countries »Struggling “church schools” in western countries »Hardest hit at elementary and secondary levels »Old models in new realities »No single solution »Diversity of church membership
Issues to be Discussed »Finances »Quality »Value added »Competition »Reputation
Sources of Financial Support »Tuition - parents / others »Church subsidies »Alumni »Work / Study – Industries »Endowments »Teacher sacrifices
Quality Issues »Evaluations - 360’s »Discipline vs. Redemption »Budgets – equipment, travel, buildings, continuing education »Salaries – sacrificial differential? »Technology contribution – iPads, connections
Value Added »Spiritual / “Christian” »Diversity »Connections »Service Learning »Mission-focused Learning
Competition / Reputation »Finances »Marketing - Stories / Advocates »Uniqueness / size »System advantages »Social Media »Creativity »Mentoring
Question »What unique opportunities can our schools offer students in our area »How can we truly make an Adventist Education a “system” »How “Christian” should Adventist schools become