FBC Total Student Population: 149

FBC Credit Student Population: 53 (30 of whom are dual enrollment and gap year students)

The student body of Faith Bible College is largely comprised of nontraditional, part-time students. Most students complete their studies by taking one or two courses per semester, thus extending degree completion beyond a traditional program time frame. The FBC graduation rate is determined by the successful completion of a degree program by credit student from 2017-2023 for 2023, and 2018-2024 for 2024. FBC determines the retention rate by measuring the number of credit students returning from one academic year to the next academic year. (The academic year begins with the Fall semester and ends after the following Summer semester.)

Faith Bible College degree programs prepare students to seek further study at the seminary level or to enter professional ministry. However, our goal is to equip Christians for God’s service whether it be vocational or avocational; therefore, they are considered nonprofessional degrees (not designed for specific careers). Many FBC students take courses to meet personal goals to deepen their relationship with God and sharpen their ministry skills.

Some of our FBC students are high school juniors and seniors earning college credit through dual enrollment. The rest of our students are predominantly nontraditional adults who are working while raising their families. Some students are pursuing Christian service after their education, but many are already in ministry as senior, associate, and youth pastors, as well as local and global missionaries serving a broad range of people groups. FBC has working relationships with TEAM, Source of Light Ministries International, and International Students, Inc. to train students for global ministries and to encourage those already on the field.

Our avocational students and graduates serve in diverse ministry areas, such as men, women, and youth ministries. They also reach our communities by working with Christian organizations that serve internationals, military, the homeless, and Christian radio. You will find FBC students working with AWANA, Child Evangelism Fellowship, prison ministries, and serving internationally through short-term missions.

Students and graduates in the marketplace also benefit greatly from the instruction and equipping of FBC, enabling them to bring a faithful and mature witness for Christ into the workplace as reliable employees. These include office and retail personnel, those working within a wide variety of skilled trades, small business owners, educators, medical personnel, and real estate professionals. There is no limit to how the Lord chooses to use our students for His glory!

Our Institutional goals are:

Goal #1: To provide the necessary training for accurate interpretation of the Bible so that students may be Grounded in God’s Word in order to develop a biblical worldview and lifestyle.

Goal #2: To biblically develop and train a student who is Growing in Christ in his/her personal life and ministry.

Goal #3: To cultivate change in the lives of students by means of their commitment to Christ and His Word and personal spiritual growth so that they will be Giving Back to the Church in all areas of their lives.

Our institutional objectives are:

Objective #1: The student will be Grounded in God’s Word

- By understanding the content of Scripture.

- By grasping the content of Doctrine.

- By the ability to apply and communicate its message in practical ways.

Objective #2: The student will be Growing in Christ

- By demonstrating character consistent with biblical principles.

- By exemplifying a love for the Triune God.

Objective #3: The student will be Giving Back to the Church

- By growing in their capacity to demonstrate loving, healthy relationships for evangelism and discipleship.

- By pursuing church unity and partnering with others to accomplish the Great Commission.

- By exemplifying Christ at work and home.

- By living a godly life of integrity.

The Assessment Objectives: Data Analysis chart above shows how well we reached our overall institutional objectives, as well as each of our degree program objectives. Our Bachelor in Biblical Studies and Ministry began in January 2021. Since most of our nontraditional students take courses part-time, 2022-2023 was the first year that data was measured for this degree. As students complete these bachelor-level courses, this data will increase.

The 2023-2024 criteria and results for our institutional and degree program objectives are detailed in the attached 2024 FBC Annual Assessment Report.

At Faith Bible College, we measure our progress through institutional objectives that help further define our institutional goals based on our mission statement. Through an annual assessment, we evaluate our progress and that of our students.

Who does the measuring? Data that is collected throughout each academic year is analyzed and assessed by our Senior Administration, which includes staff and our core faculty.

When/how often is this done? Every summer, the data is assessed from the academic year that just ended.

What is measured? A series of primary and secondary tools provide measurable data pertaining to our institutional objectives, as well as our academic objectives for each degree. The data is measured against the Desired Objectives for that tool. By measuring our objectives, we can determine how well we are meeting the goals for our students and for Faith Bible College. These are recorded in our FBC Assessment Manual (click here)

How does the process work? A new and improved assessment process was initiated in the 2019-2020 academic year. The Senior Administration established new goals for the institution and each academic program to reflect our mission statement. Based on those goals, measurable primary and secondary objectives were established, each with their own means of assessment, such as course completions, assignments, projects, evaluations, surveys, etc. Desired Objectives (benchmarks) were established for each assessment tool. For example, a desired objective for a major course project could be that 80% of the class will earn a proficient grade for that assignment (equivalent of a B). This collected data is then annually measured by the Senior Administration to determine if its desired objective was met, not met, or not applicable (ie: that course did not meet that year). The results are tabulated to give that objective’s completion percentage (outcome). These are recorded in that year’s 2023 FBC Annual Assessment Report (attached). The overall Data Results for 2022-2023 are found on page 27.

Is the process itself evaluated? Yes. As the Senior Administration looks at the results, we discuss what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to be improved for the next academic year. The means of assessment and our desired results for each are also evaluated by looking at the current and prior year’s results to determine if the measurements are realistic and if they lead to improvement. If not, they are adjusted for the next year or noted to keep an eye on for one more year. For example, fourteen (14) objectives were adjusted for the 2023-2024 academic year (pages 28-29 in the Assessment Report). As part of our Annual Assessment Report, this Analysis and Projected Actions section will be referred to next year.