MBU trustees approve new academic offerings, pass budget
Missouri Baptist University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the offering of multiple academic programs and an expansive operating budget at their regularly-scheduled meeting Feb. 25.
The University's trustees also acknowledged Dr. Lacey for 15 years of service at MBU.
Beginning next year, MBU will begin offering a new major in Worship Arts Technology. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge needed to be at the forefront of multi-media worship experiences.
MBU will begin offering a new major in health science, an associate of science degree in pre-nursing and a minor in exercise science. The University also received approval to enter into a Plus Two agreement with Lewis and Clark Community College to offer the bachelor of science in health sciences.
In addition, MBU trustees approved a motion to allow the University to begin offering an online undergraduate degree completion program for the bachelor of professional studies in sport management.
The University also approved its 2010-2011 operating budget. The budget represents a 6.7 percent increase from this year—ensuring that key strategic initiatives will be completed. The budget includes less than a five percent increase in undergraduate, main-campus tuition and housing, which is below the national average.
In other business:
• Trustees approved the promotions of the following faculty members--Dr. David Bailey to associate professor of psychology; Dr Andrew Chambers to professor of Bible; Dr. Emily Christensen to associate professor of natural sciences; Dr. Mark Engelhardt to professor of education; Dr. Amber Henry to associate professor of education; Dr. Karen Kannenberg to associate professor of accounting and business administration; Mr. Mark Kimzey to assistant professor of health and sport sciences; Dr. Doug Morris to professor of education; Dr. Thomas Smith to associate professor of health and sport sciences and education and Ms. Linda Vines to assistant professor of human services and psychology.
• Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Judith Scott as associate professor of education.
• Trustees approved a resolution expressing grateful appreciation to Gary and Cheryl Keesling and University donors who have donated $1,000 or more this year.
