PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH The Profile
What is this document? North Central University was founded in 1930 as North Central Bible Institute and in the following years experienced growing enrollment, expanding programs and the change to North Central University in 1998. At North Central, we are passionate about our faith. We place Christ at the center of our experience and strive to create a learning environment where knowledge of the Scriptures grow while experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit in daily life. North Central has prepared outstanding pastors, missionaries and other servant leaders in education and business through which Christ builds His church and extends His witness in the world. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, North Central is a comprehensive, primarily residential university owned and operated by 11 Assemblies of God districts of the Upper Midwest. North Central is accredited in 1986 by the Higher Learning Commission. North Central seeks a president to join our university to build on and mobilize North Central’s resources and lead the university into its next season of church-and culture-shaping influence.
This document provides you with a means of offering valuable assistance in our search process. It provides you with a... • Summary of North Central’s mission and distinctive character. • Glimpse of some of the opportunities and challenges North Central faces. • Profile of the capabilities sought in our next president. • Process for nominating candidates or applying for this position. • List of questions for potential applicants. Thank you for giving these pages your careful attention and responding as you feel led! North Central University Facts: • • • •
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Founded in 1930. Campus is located in downtown Minneapolis. Faculty is comprised of 24 full-time faculty. Programs offered: • Residental: 20 Undergraduate, 2 Master’s degrees and 6 Associates. • Online: 6 Bachelor degrees, 2 Master’s degrees (with multiple tracks) and 1 Associate of arts degree. Student Body of 857 (combination of traditional on-campus undergraduate, graduate programs, and online) Student Diversity: 34% Denominational Background: 57% Pentecostal 14 Varisty men’s and women’s sports teams in the NCAA Division II Upper Midwest Conference (UMAC) and Esports team.