Letter from G. Blair Dowden, president Letter from Dr. Robert K. Boozer, assistant to the president Mission Statement: Bettering our Best Strategic Initiatives: 1. Pursue excellence and innovation in the preparation of students 2. Encourage and nurture spiritual maturity and service to others 3. Use technology effectively in educational processes 4. Create and effectively maintain the endowment and physical assets 5. Become a Christian liberal arts college of 1000 students recognized for these pursuits Implementation Timetables Action Steps 1996-1997 & 1997-1998 Mid-Year Update February 1998 Mid-Year Update December 1999