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THE SOUL OF BEULAH
VISION
Academic Excellence
Resource Center
Change Agent
MISSION
Beulah Heights University develops relevant
Christian leaders for ministry and marketplace.
CORE VALUES
Biblical Inerrancy
Integrity
Global Missions
Dedicated Servanthood
Diversity
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
I am delighted to report to you yet
another year of accomplishments. Looking over,
2010 can be summed up as a breakthrough for
Beulah Heights University (BHU). Despite the
tough economic times, BHU flourished. Our
enrollment increased and we added new academic
programs. We are working harder than ever to
fulfill the mission and vision of BHU. Our
enduring success is attributable mainly to the sense
of shared sacrifice and commitment embodied by
staff and faculty. In addition, strict embodiment
of and adherence to our core values of Biblical
Inerrancy, Integrity, Global Missions, Dedicated
Servant-hood, and Diversity continue to guide us
to great heights.
The establishment of a communications
office and the strengthening of the marketing department are expected to place BHU strategically
for recruitment and training of global leaders. BHU continues to spread her wings to all corners of
the world. Specifically, in 2010 BHU celebrated Master of Science graduates who are a product of
partnership with Brazilian universities. I continue to pursue partnership prospects in India, Korea
and Kenya. The introduction of the Master of Business Administration program will enhance
BHU’s reach globally to religious, corporate, and government organizations. We will continue to
follow strict fiscal discipline, guided by a solid strategic plan, as we restructure to accommodate the
growing and diverse student population and program diversification.
BHU has emerged as one of the fastest growing Christian universities and was the recipient
of the 2009 and 2010 fastest growing Christian college award from the Association for Biblical
Higher Education (ABHE). No matter how far we go, as your leader I will always be committed to
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ensuring we do not deviate from our Biblical foundation, vision or purpose. It is my goal to ensure
that BHU reaches and remains a center of academic excellence, a resource center, and a change
agent. There is a broad range of values at work in BHU, but our core values are so primary, so
important to us, that throughout the changes in society, government, politics, and technology they
are STILL the core values we will abide by. They underlie our work, how we interact with each
other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. Through the years, these simple yet
powerful values have continually guided our decision making, as well as our interactions with our
students, our supporters and each other.
As I conclude, no words can express my sincerest gratitude to all of BHU’s partners. Our
partners are critical to the prosperity of BHU. I sincerely appeal for your support as we journey
together towards the new ventures that God has for us in 2011 and beyond. Finally, I would like to
express my gratitude to our students, faculty, and staff and our supportive alumni for their support
in this extraordinary year. I look forward to the best ahead.
Sincerely,
Benson M. Karanja, Ed.D., H.S.C.
President
Beulah Heights University
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ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION
BHU’s student enrollment (figure 1) has grown steadily over time despite a sluggish
economy. The annual enrollment grew from 1,600 students in 2008 to 2,100 students in 2010,
representing a 31% increase. This growth is partly attributable to aggressive recruitment strategies
both locally and abroad, diversified and affordable academic programs, and availability of financial
aid among other factors. BHU strives persistently to ensure it becomes and remains a center for
academic excellence, a resource center for the students and community at large, and a global change
agent. Towards these goals, BHU ensures that there is continuous tracking of student progress,
provides academic and general counseling to all students, recruits and maintains well qualified
instructors, implements a rigorous and frequently reviewed curriculum, and engages in research as a
tool for informing recruitment and retention policies. The president in 2010 established the offices
of communication and marketing to support institutional development through greater publicity
and reach.
Summer 2010 Commencement
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Figure 1: Annual Enrollment (2008 - 2010)
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2010
BHU is committed to ensuring that all students complete their programs of study and
graduate within the stipulated program duration. One hundred and sixty five students graduated in
Summer of 2010 compared to 102 and 82 in 2008 and 2009 respectively (figures 2 and 3). This
improvement is a reflection of growing student enrollment and collaboration with SPEI University
in Curitiba, Brazil. Thirty nine students, who are a product of the collaboration, graduated with
Master of Science degree in Summer 2010. Currently (Fall 2010), 35 students are registered for
Master of Science. A second partnership with Instituto de Pos-Graduação (IPOG) in Goiania,
Brazil was forged in 2010. The first cohort began class in August, 2010 and 24 students are enrolled
for Master of Business Administration. The higher number of female graduates is commensurate
with male-to-female enrollment ratio. BHU will continue to provide students with necessary
support, including but not limited to continuous tracking of academic progress and early warning,
technology and instructional support, and library resources, to ensure they graduate in a timely
manner.
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Figure 2: Number of Graduates (2008 - 2010)
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Figure 3: Number of graduates by gender
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Number of female graduates
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Number of male graduates
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Graduate level
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NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The State of Georgia approved
BHU’s Master of Business
Administration degree program on
June 25, 2010. This addition is a great
milestone towards our mission of
developing global leaders through
Christ-Centered Education. Our
Philosophy of Education is based on
Biblical pattern of Intellectual,
Spiritual, Physical, and Social
MSC Graduates from Brazil
Development. The MBA program at BHU is unique in that it encompasses Biblical teachings in
business administration. It is an accelerated program tailored to cater for career development needs
of working adults. The program duration is approximately one year and classes will be conducted
on Saturdays. The rigorous curriculum is designed to enhance the experiences, skills, and
organizational leadership qualities an individual brings to the program and equip him/her with
techniques and tools for a technologically advancing global market.
Enrollment has already begun and the first cohort is scheduled to begin class in Spring 2011.
There have been three successful information sessions, in September and October, (2010), featuring
open forums with staff, students, and alumni. Other graduate level programs currently being offered
are Master of Arts (Bible and Leadership) and Master of Divinity.
BHU recognizes the role institutions of higher learning play in economic development,
through provision of well trained manpower, and meeting the ever growing demand for higher
education as citizens strive to equip themselves with necessary job skills. Consequently, BHU will
continue to research and implement market-relevant degree programs at all levels of learning. Top
on this agenda is the introduction of Doctor of Divinity Program by Spring 2013.
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FINANCIAL STATUS
BHU experienced a balanced budget in both 2008/09 and 2009/10 fiscal years and realized
a gain in investment in 2009/10 of $1,802 compared to a loss of $8,050 in 2008/09. Tuition is the
main source revenue, while administration and instruction comprise the largest shares of
expenditure (figures 4-7). The importance of financial stability cannot be overstated. We recognize
that raising tuition can only serve as a temporary measure for coping with rising cost of providing
higher education. In order to cope with uncertainties such as deterioration of the economy, among
other external factors, BHU is working aggressively on enhancing external relationships and donor
network to expand the pool of resources. Such efforts include tracking and engaging the alumni,
strengthening of the office of institutional development, establishment of the office of
communication, and renewing and fostering relationships with well-wishers and friends of BHU
among others. BHU is committed to fiscal discipline to cut on waste, exercise priority spending
(with emphasis educational expenditures), and research-based policy decisions. It is the goal of
leadership to move to a more balanced educational-administrative budget as we strive towards
academic excellence.
Figure 5: Expenditure by Category (As a Percentage of Total expenditure) 1
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2009 and 2010 refer to 2008-09 and 2009-10 fiscal years respectively. The vertical axis depicts expenditure
share by item as a percentage of total expenditure.
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Figure 4: Revenue by Source (As a Percentage of Total Revenue) 2
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2009 and 2010 refer to 2008-09 and 2009-10 fiscal years respectively. The vertical axis depicts revenue share
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Figure 6: Distribution of Total Educational Expenditure for 2009-10 Fiscal Year
Instructional
Student services
Academic costs
Figure 7: Distribution of Total Support Expenditure for 2009-10 Fiscal Year
Occupancy
Administrative
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PHASE 1 OF STUDENT HOUSING COMPLETED
BHU recognizes the importance of housing as a
determinant for student enrollment especially amongst the
traditional and international college students. Consequently,
in 2006 BHU embarked on a project to upgrade student
housing by increasing the number and improving the quality.
Phase I of this project, comprising of 7 6-bedroom houses,
was completed in 2009. The houses were constructed at
Student Housing
cost, thanks to generosity of John Wieland Homes and President Karanja’s efforts to ensure BHU
develops in the most cost-effective way and inclusion of Friends of BHU, donors/supporters, and wellwishers in the development process. The completion of phase I increased the housing capacity from 12
to 54. Phase II of student housing is underway and comprises construction of another 5 student houses.
BHU EMBRACES DIVERSITY
Beulah Heights University is
committed to embracing and
empowering multicultural Christian
communities without regard to
ethnicity, socioeconomic status,
gender, nationality, or handicap. This
year’s International Day was marked
in style with spectacular performances
International Day Spring 2010
from 46 countries which the student population represents. This annual event serves to recognize
and honor the diversity of our institution as part of our policy of inclusion. Other efforts to
enhance diversity and our reach include forging partnerships with international institutions.
Currently, BHU is partnering with institutions of higher learning in Brazil and Korea. Plans are
underway to expand the partnerships to other countries including Kenya, South Africa, India,
Honduras, Guatemala, and Peru.
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GLOBAL MISSIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Beulah Heights University is committed to
implementing Christ’s mandate to fulfill the Great
Commission by stimulating and training
Christians for evangelistic church planting and
supporting ministries through global evangelization
(Matthew 28:19). We have expanded the mission
of the founders of BHU from developing global
leaders for the ministry to developing global leaders
SPEI - Brazil
for the Ministry, Government and Corporate
through Christ-centered education. Such efforts include The Brazil partnerships mentioned earlier
where 59 students (comprising company Presidents and CEOs and Pastors) are currently enrolled
for MBA at IPOG and SPEI universities. Our international executive MBA is imbued with
Christian values and designed for leaders who want to make a difference in the world while
maintaining management focus within their organizations.
BHU aims to ensure that each student gets the experience of short-term mission before
he/she graduates. To achieve this, BHU developed Short-term Missions Overseas (M.O.S.T)
program to equip students with multicultural experience in short-term mission trips. In 2010,
M.O.S.T through the department of global partnerships organized three mission trips to
Honduras, Belize and Brazil. During such missions, the students get to interact with the local
people in spreading the gospel and providing other humanitarian services to the needy.
In addition to the short-term mission, the department of global partnerships organized
workshops and seminars to train leaders and also market BHU. In 2010, the president, Dr.
Karanja, along with Director for Global Partnerships and Vice President for Asian Student Affairs
organized missions to Brazil and Korea where they held several workshops and seminars. The
workshops were well received and are expected to have a positive impact on enrollment at BHU
and growth of the institution at large.
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BHU GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
Club Give - Club Give (an initiative by BHU
student, Deric Holton) in collaboration with
Student Government Association (SGA)
provides community service including feeding the
homeless, providing social services, and
beautification projects in the BHU surrounding
community. In 2009, Club Give distributed
Club Give at work - 2010
thanksgiving baskets to 115 families in Tressel
Trace apartments located in BHU’s neighborhood. Club Give spent valentines of 2010 feeding the
homeless in downtown Atlanta.
Haiti – When earthquake struck Haiti on January 12,
2010, BHU family led by the president, Dr. Karanja, was
touched by the level of devastation. Led by Dr. Karanja, the
BHU family prayed for the victims and the affected and raised
over $5,000 to support the relief initiatives by Red Cross and
other agents. Haiti is home to several BHU students and alumni.
Dr. Karanja and Ms. Pat Christian – Haiti
Relief Effort
LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT - LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Annual Health Fair – The leadership department conducted its annual health fair on
April 15, 2010. The health fair is designed to give the Foundations of Health Ministry students an
opportunity to practice their skills. It was also an opportunity to connect with our community and
share vital information. Over 100 people attended the event which featured various vendors
including: The American Heart Association, DeKalb Medical Center, and Northwest Chiropractic
Quaker Oates. The volunteers provided free screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure,
and posture screening among other services.
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Christian Community Development Café - BHU and the Leadership Studies
Department hosted the Christian Community Development Cafe, a trade organization for
Christian Community developers, on May 11, 2010. This was an event held to commemorate
CCDA 20th anniversary. Ministry leaders and business people gathered to hear CEO Noel
Castellanos share CCDA’s vision. Attendees were offered an opportunity to become members or
supporting members. The event was a great opportunity for BHU to connect with the community
in a meaningful way.
BHU ALUMNI MAKING A DIFFERENCE
BHU recognizes the important role the alumni play in institutional advancement through
their financial, time or expertise contribution. It is in this recognition that the President in 2010
initiated efforts to strengthen the office of institutional development and to ensure that the alumni
are involved in planning and development of BHU as stakeholders. Such efforts include validating
alumni contact information and establishing an alumni data base, sharing the BHU newsletter with
the alumni, an alumni newsletter, involving the alumni in BHU events and development plans, and
organizing regular events/meetings for the alumni. The 2010 Alumni Honoree Luncheon,
From left to right: President Dr. Benson Karanja, Pastor Robert Melson ('95), Bishop Alfreda Young ('96), Pastor Mamie Smith
('00), Pastor Carlton May ('01), Pastor Ocie Reese ('03), Pastor Eddie Collier ('98), Apostle David Karanja ('05), Dr. Antoniette
Alvarado ('98), Pastor LaVoris Holloway ('00), Pastor Ernest Bell ('98), Pastor Jessie Halbert ('02), Pastor Chris Bowen ('87),
Pastor John Croslan ('07)
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organized by the office of institutional development, was held on October 9, 2010 at Eagles Landing
Country Club. The event brought together over 300 alumni. Thirty pastors who are members of the
alumni association were honored for their outstanding contributions in various capacities.
BHU is dedicated to training Christian leaders whose lives reflect the conviction that both
individual and corporate prayer is essential in the pursuit of God’s purposes for holy living and
fruitful ministries. BHU alumni have carried this commitment forward and have been agents of
change in society. The testimony below from Emilio and Denise confirm that BHU is living to its
goals of being a change agent and resource center, and imparting that to the students.
Uma Terra Que Mana Leite e Mel
A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey
When Emilio and Denise Talamonte (Class
of 2003) came to the United States from Brazil, they
just wanted to finish their theological studies and
attain academic credentials. Looking back, Emilio
and Denise admit their experience at BHU was a
Dr. Karanja and Pastor Emilio Talamonte
time of preparation. God had a plan for their lives to
fulfill a Mission that he had revealed to them around 1990.
After graduating from BHU, they returned to Brazil ready to establish the Hebron Valley
Educational EcoVillage mission. Its mission is to create an educational system that will develop the
human being as a whole intellectually, spiritually with integrity and with his/her wholeness,
according to world’s social globalized responsibility and needs. Hebron Valley is located at the city
of Morretes, Brazil, (about 50 km from Curitiba) and comprises 12 villages representing 12
different projects to help fulfill the human needs.
Says Emilio of their time at BHU, “My wife and I had this great opportunity of being at
BHU because it was a God-centered school. The multicultural aspect of the school helped us to
better understand our call, and of course, according to our environment at BHU, all families of the
earth (a lot of) were represented there”.
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LOOKING FORWARD
As noted earlier in the report, our student population has grown significantly over the last
three years. While we cherish this positive growth, we cannot overlook the challenges that come
with it. Most eminent of these include classroom space, faculty and administration space, parking,
and housing. We have put these challenges into consideration and are embarking on phase II of
expansion. This phase will involve expansion of the library and parking space, additional classroom
space, and construction of administration and faculty offices. Phase II is estimated to cost USD 17
million. I am glad to report to you that we have been able to secure a commitment of USD 6
million from our supporting foundations.
However, in order for the funds to be released to us and for phase II to commence, we are
required by the foundations to raise a matching USD 6 million. Classroom space is the most
immediate need. We have identified, as a short-term remedy, classroom space to lease in the
Gwinnet area of Georgia. The building has a capacity of up to 150 students and will cost USD
20,000 per year. Our long-term goal is to acquire more land for the intended expansion. We have
had positive negotiations with the city government and we hope to acquire some land for expansion
soon. We are appealing to all the donors, supporters and friends of BHU to support this initiative.
Your support will ensure that we continue to serve our students and community without raising
the cost of our product.
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OUR 2010 SUPPORTERS
We cannot thank enough the friends, well-wishers and supporters of BHU whose
contributions make it possible for us to pursue our mission, goals and objectives. We would like you
know that through your support we are making a difference in the world and lives of individuals.
Johnathan Alvarado
A. Garmon
Jacquelyn Armstrong
Eric Garnes
Bernadette Asher
Richard Goode
Joyce Bailey
Collette Gunby
Patricia Banks
Cynthia Hale
Rochelle Bell
Brenda Hamilton
Chris Bowen
Brian Hodges
Lynnette Brashear
Christopher Horton
Randy Brewer
Angelita Howard
Gerald Brooks
Jerry Hutchins
Roger Brumbalow
D'Ann Johnson
Deborah Chand
Percy Johnson, Jr.
Samuel Chand
Judith Jones
Samuel and Brenda Chand
Benson Karanja
John Croslan
James Keiller
Jesse Curney
John Kim
Pradeep Das
Eddie Long
John Dreher
Clinton Lyttle
Carolyn Driver
Charles Maroa
R.G. Dunbar
Kandathil & Sushila Mathew
Harvey Freeman
Sarah Matthews
Sherry Gaither
Carlton May
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Robert Melson, Sr.
A. A. LaRocco & Associates, Inc.
Portia Minter
Charisma Exchange, Inc.
Billy Mitchell
Christian Women's Ministerial Association of
Georgia
Cecil Murphey
Jerry Nash
John Nash
Walter Nyangweso
Betty Palmer
Claude Porter, Sr
Jeff Rolecco
Anthony Royal
Jim & Bev Sawyer
Pierre Sheppard
Marcelo Silva
Gary Simpson
Doris Soady
Jesse Starr
Julius Thomas
Rosa L. Thomas-Webb
Walter Turner
Scott Weimer
John Wieland
Timothy Wiley
Bill Young
Ellis Foundation
Gathering of Champions
Georgia District Council of Assemblies of God
Grace House Ministries, Inc.
Grace Outreach Center
Green Pastures Christian Ministries
Lighthouse Temple
Living Enterprises, Inc.
Living Faith Ministerial Fellowship, Inc.
National Christian Foundation
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
New Covenant Christian Ministries
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Ray of Hope Christian Center
Redeeming Love Christian Church, Inc.
Samuel R. Chand Ministries, Inc.
Sawyer Family Revocable Living Trust
Southeast District IPCC
Stronghold Christian Church
Tabernacle of Praise
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