Trinity Western University | Impact Report 2021/2022

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Trinity Western University is a beacon and harbour for emerging adults seeking to learn how to thrive in a challenging and evolving world. In Paul’s teaching in 2 Timothy 3:16–17, we learn that God wants all of his children to become equipped for “every good work.” It is this verse that led us to develop a new vision statement for Trinity Western:

“Every graduate is equipped to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God.”

This vision has been warmly embraced by the TWU community and is giving us an inspiring and common point on the horizon to which we aim. All of this has helped TWU to focus, in new ways, upon equipping students for all that God will call them to undertake and achieve.

As you look through this report, I hope you will become even more excited about the great things happening here at Trinity Western. God has honoured your faithful prayers and generous support. From a beautiful new building and key renovations across campus to God’s transformation of lives dedicated and recommitted to Christ and new approaches to wellness and mental health.

We recognize God’s call to provide sound biblical and theological instruction to a growing University population. At Trinity Western, every student is invited to consider

his or her life in light of the person and work of Christ. Seeking to engage minds and hearts for Christ, we have launched a campaign to secure the necessary funds for two endowed chairs. This will allow us to attract two new professors with the personal faith and intellectual gifts to teach Scripture and theology in ways that help all students to grow as faithful disciples. I invite you to read this report to learn more about this important initiative.

Each student-focused section of our impact report begins with a profile of a student whose life has been changed because of the initiatives and scholarships you have graciously supported. I am sure you will sense the genuine gratitude in these real-life student stories.

Thank you for blessing Trinity Western University, our students, staff, and faculty with your faithfulness and generosity. Your commitment to God’s work through Trinity Western is a tremendous encouragement.

I hope that this report brings you joy!

Grace and peace, Mark Husbands

The Impact of Student Scholarships

Third-year business major and TWU Spartans hockey athlete, Jake Jurgenheit, is a recipient of student scholarships. As a CCHL junior A hockey player in Ottawa, Jake was scouted by the TWU Spartans and found himself in a community that reignited his passion for Christ and for others. For Jake, the scholarship not only lifted the weight of financial strain but also gave him the freedom to excel as a student-athlete and pursue his dream of giving back to the community in a meaningful way through the sport he loves.

“In my two years at Trinity Western, I have been able to create an inclusive and supportive recreational program for children, youth, and adults with special needs.”

Student scholarships are an essential lifeline for the majority of TWU students. Many of our students are not able to attend TWU without scholarships. This means that donors have a direct impact on the viability of a student’s desire to attend TWU and stay the course. Affordability affects the immediate and long-term goals of students as well as their mental

and emotional well-being. With 97% of students relying on some form of financial aid and the blessing of our growing enrolment, we are grateful that your support, partnered with operational funding, has allowed us to offer over $14 million in scholarships annually. On April 20, 2022, Trinity Western launched its first ever Day of Giving. This was a day to celebrate the spirit of generosity that already exists within the TWU community as well as raise awareness of student needs.

This year, the Day of Giving focused on two main student needs: the TWU Scholarship for Displaced Persons and Student Scholarships. On our inaugural Day of Giving, our donors helped raise $250,030.90.

This past year, as donor giving poured into the Student Scholarships both directly and through the Day of Giving, students like Jake were immediately impacted and able to turn their attention away from the stress and worry of finances and onto their studies, their passions, and their future.

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The scholarships are an investment in my life, and they have impacted me so much, which inspires me to do what I can to impact others.

Answering the Call

First year TWU student and beneficiary of the Scholarship for Displaced Persons, Marko Zolotarov, was at home visiting his family in Ukraine when the war broke out earlier this year. They were quickly thrown into an unprecedented situation of displacement and uncertainty. Marko and his family experienced the shock and heartbreak of having to leave their home, their city, and their lives due to the war.

He speaks with deep gratitude toward those who supported him and his family, including those who helped him to return to his studies at TWU during this time of crisis. Though the reality of the ongoing war remains, this scholarship has allowed Marko to look toward the future with hope and purpose.

“During this crisis, there were people who reached out to my family—and me personally. It has been incredibly encouraging to receive support in various ways, showing that you love us, and you support us, and you’re here for us. That means a lot to me and my family and the people of Ukraine.”

TWU has embraced the phrase “global Christian liberal arts university” as an identifying term, and within these five words rests a great deal of responsibility. Aside from the academic task of providing excellent instruction and programs as a liberal arts university, the words “global” and “Christian” keep us accountable to both the world and God.

Being global and Christian means we must be aware of and compassionate toward people in the world who are suffering greatly. As a university, our compassion must therefore focus particularly on university-aged individuals in such circumstances who are eager to get an education to help equip them for a hopeful future.

The Scholarship for Displaced Persons was created for this very purpose—to assist students from around the world whose lives have been disrupted or displaced due to war or other conflicts. This year, the shock of the war in Ukraine shed new light on how important a scholarship for students in these circumstances is. Your donations toward this scholarship are nothing short of lifechanging and are accepted with deep and genuine appreciation. Your generosity has impacted students like Marko in a most profound way.

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My family, after three days of war, decided that we strategically needed to move to a different place from our home. That’s when it definitely hit me— and the realization that we are at war; this is serious.

For alumnus Jordan Rendle, the first two years as a TWU student were extremely difficult. As the eldest son of a missionary couple, Jordan had spent most of his life in Venezuela and Argentina. Having returned to Canada, he found it challenging to adjust to North American culture and to understand who he was and where he belonged in this world.

Jordan got to the point where he had lost his desire to live. With the help of friends and one of his professors, he eventually sought help through on-campus counselling. “If I had needed to go off-campus for counselling, I don’t think I would have gone,” says Jordan. “For someone in a depressive state, figuring out how to get to someone is a big barrier.” But being on campus helped. “Somedays, I’d just roll out of bed and walk 200 metres to the office.”

For Jordan, counselling at Trinity Western literally saved his life.

“It’s often difficult to work out all the complexities going on in one’s own mind and soul. Having support can make all the difference, especially as a student trying to figure out life,” says Jordan.

Trinity Western is a recognized provider of top-quality education, but beyond that, the way in which TWU equips graduates is by serving the whole person of each student and not the academic mind alone. The “whole student approach” is a life and learning perspective in alignment with the University’s vision, which can be summarized in the statement, “Equipped for life.” As a student-focused university, it is only fitting that we pay attention to all that this encompasses.

One of the ways in which the University is intentionally and holistically addressing student welfare is through the Upstream Wellness Initiative. Upstream is a wellness approach that seeks to address students’ mental health needs before those needs become overwhelming, allowing students to thrive and not merely survive the rigours of university.

As Jordan’s story bears witness to, the Upstream initiative is essential. With your partnership, the University has been able to provide the tools, training, and personnel to properly equip our students to address and preemptively deal with the pressures and stresses of life. Investing in mental health efforts and initiatives is vital in TWU graduating healthy, confident students ready to successfully overcome life’s challenges. We are deeply grateful for your support in this key area of whole-person education.

The Whole Student Approach “ I’m forever thankful that I had the opportunity to talk to some professional staff at TWU when I needed it most.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

Your support of TWU academics has allowed for growth of the University in ways that hold up both the mission and vision of TWU. Our 60 years of existence and committed donor support have resulted in a flourishing in our program base, our global reach, and our equipping of worldclass graduates. Thanks to your gifts and partnership, the University has been particularly enriched this past year.

New Programs

As TWU grows, so does our program base, and we are thrilled to see that the programs we have added have been so well received. As a global university, it’s especially important that we continue to expand our program offerings to equip our students well for their future careers in locations worldwide.

This past year, we added the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) to TWU’s already popular MBA program. This stream of the MBA caters to managers and leaders in business looking to boost their knowledge, lead ership skills, and ultimately their careers. Having been es tablished during the pandemic—a time where all businesses had to learn to adapt almost instantly—the EMBA provides students with the tools to navigate the pace of change in the industry and excel in their executive roles.

TWU’s Nursing program has been a popular choice for students since its inception. In 2022, we welcomed our first cohort to the groundbreaking PhD in Nursing—TWU’s first PhD program. The PhD in Nursing is unique in that the well-rounded program is particularly designed to advance nursing professionals in academic positions. Also unique to the program are the one- or two-week residencies offered on either TWU’s Langley campus or the Laurentian Lead ership Centre (LLC) in Ottawa. As the need for doctorally prepared nursing faculty grows nationwide, TWU is posi tioned to help fill the gap as we graduate world-class leaders from our PhD in Nursing program.

Launching of Endowed Chair Fund

Recognizing the responsibility we have in providing sound biblical and theological instruction to a growing University population, Trinity Western has established an endowed chair fund in order to attract two new professors with the intellec tual and spiritual gifts to teach Scripture and theology in ways that help all students to grow in trusting and following God’s Word. The establishment of this fund goes hand in hand with the decision to rename the Religious Studies Department the Department of Biblical and Theological Studies. A growing endowment will continue to fund Trinity Western’s expanding impact in the world, upholding the University’s vision and purpose.

Expanding Partnerships

TWU has partnered with Baylor University and Belhaven University. These newly formed partnerships with US institu tions provide exciting alternative pathways for TWU students in both undergraduate and graduate studies. The strategic partnerships offer students valuable global experience, in cluding broadening their professional networks and future ca reer opportunities. The programs also serve as an exchange, so just as TWU students can complete degrees at the partner universities, students attending the US universities can com plete their partnership-specific degrees in Canada at TWU. The partnerships also serve to strengthen TWU’s reach as a global university and recognition as a provider of top quality, whole-person, Christian liberal arts education.

Landing Well

Trinity Western’s vision statement is a promise to equip every graduate. The launch of the Centre for Calling and Career Development and the redesign of the TWU Alumni Department are key initiatives aimed at delivering upon this promise. Your support of these departments has had an immense impact on allowing the University to effectively act on its vision of equipping every graduate.

The Alumni and Families Department

The TWU Alumni community is made up of 20,000+ graduates who are serving God and people in the various marketplaces of life. From supporting graduates as they launch into their career to providing ongoing opportunities to engage with each other and the life of the University, TWU invites alumni to join the University in equipping graduates for life.

The Centre for Calling and Career Development

In September 2021, TWU launched The Centre for Calling and Career Development (CCCD). Through this initiative, students are given the opportunity prepare for their careers within the context of calling and purpose. We encourage students to consider their response to God’s invitation to contribute to his renewal of the world. In light of this, students are challenged to understand their unique composition of gifts and abilities and how they might apply these for the

good of the world and the glory of God. With specially trained staff, smart technology, and integrated platforms, the CCCD is positioned to serve students as they launch into life after graduation. Included within the framework of vocational stewardship, the CCCD provides a wide variety of services such as career coaching, resume and interview support, networking workshops, access to data-driven industry trends, and information on how and where graduates land after TWU. In addition to serving students directly, the CCCD serves and equips all areas of campus to integrate concepts of purpose, calling, and career development into curricular and co-curricular programing. This integrated approach is designed to provide a student experience focused on equipping every graduate for life.

Each year, the University sends out a survey to see how the alumni have landed. It is encouraging to see the accomplishments and the satisfaction of our graduates.

WHERE DID THEY LAND?

Landing Profiles by Program

Landed Well

VIEWS ABOUT TWU

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I’m really passionate about showing people they are loved by God; and because they are loved by God, they have the freedom to be unapologetically themselves.

MAKE AN IMPACT

The extent and reach of donor support across the University touches many lives. When you help a student achieve goals and accomplish dreams, you’re essentially impacting a future generation, community, and mindset, thus shaping the future itself.

For Mowa Adeleye (’19), sport was always a passion, and in her four years at Trinity Western University, she discovered it could also be a platform. While at TWU, the Spartans track and field star deepened her faith and learned how to connect the pursuit of excellence with a personal faith in Christ.

From financial aid to academic instruction to the Spartans’ Complete Champion Approach™ training and mentorship, Mowa’s entire TWU experience is a true example of how the Trinity Western community faithfully participates in the vision of equipping students for life.

“Coming here and delving into the Word of God allowed me to realize how much freedom I have because I’m loved by God. My value as a person was previously based on my result on the track. But who you are as a person is what’s important. That gave me so much freedom to enjoy the sport and do it for God’s glory and to allow people to maybe even get curious about God through what I’m doing and what my teammates are doing.”

Mowa finished her career as a Spartans athlete with two U SPORTS medals and four Canada West medals in triple jump. Having graduated from TWU with Great Distinction holding a degree in biology and chemistry, Mowa plans to become a doctor. Her heart of compassion has given her a deep desire to serve in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

Robert G. Kuhn Centre

After breaking ground for the Robert G. Kuhn Centre in 2020, the summer session of 2022 saw the newly completed building host its first classes. Now that the 73,000 square foot building has come alive with TWU’s School of Business, GLOBAL (the University’s local and international extension department) and the University’s Global Engagement Office (GEO) all housed in the centre, the Starbucks coffee is flowing, the meeting spaces are being booked, classrooms are being filled, and the offices are seeing their new residents move in.

The $35.9 million centre is named after Trinity Western University’s fourth president, Robert G. Kuhn. Having left a

legacy of servant leadership and unfailing kindness, it is only fitting for such a welcoming building to be named in honour of the man affectionately known as “Bob.” The Kuhn Centre is a testament to the generosity, foresight, and commitment of donors. We could not be more pleased with the result, and the building has already become a favourite spot for students, staff, and faculty alike.

Not only is the Kuhn Centre structurally stunning, the various spaces throughout the four-storey building offer a multitude of uses. From lounges to meeting rooms, offices to classrooms, and with the atrium spaces bathed in natural light, the modern mass timber structure instantly offers a

welcoming West Coast feel. Classrooms range from 25–75 workstations with small project breakout spaces. These teaching spaces easily transform into flexible layouts thereby supporting various teaching styles, delivery methods, and class types. With direct view across the campus and conveniently located close to the University’s first official Starbucks coffee shop, the Global Lounge with its fully accessible kitchen has been especially located and designed for commuting students to enjoy.

On the second floor of the centre, the area designated to the School of Business’ MBA program boasts beautiful glass walls with privacy frosting along the length of one of the

walls. The design etched into the privacy frosting is aptly interpreted by some as a representation of the stock market index while others see it as a mountain backdrop with a forest in the foreground. No matter how you interpret the design, it is uniquely impressive and suitably functional. The Robert G. Kuhn Centre is another wonderful example of how donor participation in the University’s mission and vision can propel ideas to reality. TWU is extremely grateful to our donors who partnered with the University to construct this magnificent building as well as those who have generously supported spaces within the building.

CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS

TWU just celebrated its 60th year, so it is no surprise that several buildings and indoor areas of the Langley campus have been showing their age. Giving towards campus enhancements and building projects does more than just provide new façades and interior updates—it impacts the mindset of the entire University. Students require the entire campus to positively affect their well-being. Residences must convey a sense of comfort and safety; study spaces must inspire thought; student lounges must be designed to promote relaxation and restoration. Therefore, improvements made to the structures, spaces, and grounds help create the opportunity for uninhibited learning.

The Ubuntu Pavillion

As part of our plans to create more multifunctional outdoor spaces on campus, we designated an area for a brand-new pavilion. Thanks to generous donations, we were able to build the Ubuntu Pavilion on our Langley campus. The word Ubuntu means “I am because we are” in the southern African language of Nguni Bantu. Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said that the word “speaks about our interconnectedness” and that “when you do well, it spreads out ... [to] the whole of humanity.”

The Ubuntu Pavilion provides a wonderful outdoor common area for meeting, teaching, gathering, and in-person learning. Along with its beautiful fir timbers, the pavilion has a natural gas stone fireplace, live edge sequoia furniture, and is outfitted for all-weather teaching, events or just lunchtime socializing. The Ubuntu Pavilion is also positioned to warmly welcome visitors to our campus.

The Trinity Commons Through donor support, the Trinity Commons has been beautifully renovated with enhanced features to foster campus community and boost productivity. Located between the Norma Marion Alloway Library and the Reimer Student Centre, the Trinity Commons is a place where students naturally flow when transitioning between classes and meals. Along with the refreshed visual appeal updating function and enhancing comfort, the space layout has been redesigned to accommodate a variety of purposes. Students can be found studying at tables or the tall bar that stretches across the room, quietly reading in the reading nook, or catching up with family phone calls on the comfortable club chairs. The space has quickly become a favourite among students.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Dewey and Dina DeVries

Trinity Western University is profoundly grateful for the incredible generosity and kindness of donors Dewey and Dina DeVries, who have supported Christian education and ministry throughout their lives. Through their family business, the DeVries’ have been faithful donors to Trinity Western University for the past 15 years. Upon the sale of their business, a legacy gift was given towards renovating the Northwest Building at TWU, which has been appropriately renamed the DeVries Centre.

This newly completed renovation is a testament to the DeVries’ faithful support of Christian ministry. Five endowed scholarships were also established, ensuring student financial support for generations to come.

TWU’s School of Education has moved into the beautifully renovated building to accommodate greater enrolment. The DeVries Centre offers ample classroom capacity and plenty of natural lighting. Additionally, the building’s top floors provide housing for many students.

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Looking Ahead

We anticipate God’s continuing faithfulness in providing for the University and the part it plays in the lives of our students, our staff, our faculty, and the world at large. Trinity Western is blessed to be in the position to have such an impact on shaping the future of our next generation of leaders.

As we look to the future, it is important that we prioritize finding ways to keep up with the demands of a growing student population, changes in pedagogy, the advancing of technology and its effect on education, and the need to send confident and equipped godly Christian leaders into an ungodly world.

We thank you for your faithful support, generous giving, and steadfast commitment to see God’s purposes accomplished in and through the lives of the TWU community.

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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.