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MILLIGAN COLLEGE , TN (Sept. 16, 2005) — Milligan College President Don Jeanes has invited the campus community to a “Celebration of Achievement” reception this afternoon, where he will announce an all-time record enrollment for the Christian liberal arts college. This year’s total fall enrollment of 964 surpasses the previous 1998 record of 927 students.
“We’ve seen notable growth at Milligan over the past decade, and it is a result of new programs, stronger retention, and strategic recruitment and marketing initiatives,” said Jeanes.
Jeanes said that the entire faculty and staff contribute to a successful enrollment year, because it’s the total effort that makes a Milligan education strong.
“It’s about delivering a quality education, making that education attainable and affordable, and ensuring that they graduate not only with a diploma but with an experience and knowledge-base that will serve them for life and help them in turn to serve others,” said Jeanes.
Much of this year’s growth is attributed to stronger retention among upperclassmen, an increase in transfer students, and growth in the college’s graduate programs.
The college’s Master of Education program saw a 29 percent increase, with a record 99 students. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program increased 41 percent, with a record 62 students, and the MBA program has 40 students in three cohorts.
“We have grown numerically while successfully maintaining academic quality and being true to our mission, something that is very important to us at Milligan,” said Jeanes.