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282 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C: COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Undergraduate Graduation Rate for 2015
The 2015 Spring graduation rate for the 2009 Fall entering
class was 54.8 percent at the undergraduate level. This
rate is based on the full-time, first-time students
completing a program within 150 percent of the normal
time required for their program. Many students opt to
extend the length of study due to employment needs,
family issues, or academic achievement goals. The
university has no statute of limitations regarding the
completion of associate or baccalaureate degrees. For a
more complete analysis by demographic factors, please
contact the Office of Institutional Research.
Title II: Higher Education Act Report
Columbia International University submits a Title II Higher
Education Act Annual Report for Teacher Education. For
a copy of this report, please contact the dean of the
College of Education.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report
Since Columbia International University does not receive
funds for athletic scholarships, the university is not
required to submit an EADA report. Currently the following
intercollegiate sports are offered by gender at CIU:
Basketball
Cross country
Golf (men’s only)
Soccer
Track
The University is a member of the National Christian
College Athletic Association (NCCAA) for intercollegiate
sports at Division II.
Certified Public Accountants Audit Report
Each year CIU’s financial records are audited by an
independent certified public accounting firm. The results
of this report are available for review. Please contact the
vice president of operations and development for a copy
of this report. Fundraising policies and financial
management follow the Evangelical Council for Financial
Accountability (ECFA) standards.
Campus Security Report
In accordance with the Higher Education Act, each year
the Student Life office, in consultation with the Campus
Security office, publishes a Campus Security Report
regarding security policies, procedures, and crime
statistics. Contact the director of security for a copy of this
report.
Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment Report
Each year the faculty, in consultation with the Office of
Institutional Research, prepares a report evaluating the
effectiveness of the university in student learning and
other areas of institutional research and assessment. The
evaluation is based on assessment of the stated goals
and objectives of the university and, more specifically, the
undergraduate programs. The results of this report are
available for review. Please contact the Office of
Institutional Research for a copy of the report.
Vocational Intentions
The 2015 graduating class reported the following career
objectives and placement expectations during their final
semester (based on survey responses):
Primary, Long-Range
Vocational Goals
Total
Cross-cultural
Ministry
19..8%
Ministry in Home
Country
30.0%
Marketplace Ministry
30.5%
Undecided
19.7%
Total
326
For a more complete analysis by academic program,
please contact the Office of Institutional Research.
For a listing of consumer information disclosures, visit
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid/disclosures