1. Oregon Conference Summit August 16-18, 2015 Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH President, Loma Linda University Health

2. 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

3. 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

5. Issues to be Discussed »Finances »Quality »Value added »Competition »Reputation

6. Sources of Financial Support »Tuition - parents / others »Church subsidies »Alumni »Work / Study – Industries »Endowments »Teacher sacrifices

7. Quality Issues »Evaluations - 360’s »Discipline vs. Redemption »Budgets – equipment, travel, buildings, continuing education »Salaries – sacrificial differential? »Technology contribution – iPads, connections

8. Value Added »Spiritual / “Christian” »Diversity »Connections »Service Learning »Mission-focused Learning

9. Competition / Reputation »Finances »Marketing - Stories / Advocates »Uniqueness / size »System advantages »Social Media »Creativity »Mentoring

10. 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