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Waldorf University Admissions - Visit Waldorf:
"Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school located in the heart of beautiful Forest City, Iowa. For more than 100 years, Waldorf has been the cornerstone in the lives of thousands, setting the solid foundation for success among its students, their families and the surrounding community.
Located centrally among seven of the Midwest’s most populated metropolitan regions, Waldorf students experience the best of both worlds—the small town charm of Forest City, Iowa, and the big city appeal of Des Moines, Chicago, Minneapolis and more—all within driving distance.
Schedule a visit to Waldorf for 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., or come during one of our scheduled open houses. Guests will receive:
- 20% discount on Waldorf Bookstore purchases
- $500 travel grant
- Admittance to an athletic/fine art event
- Complimentary lunch
- Opportunities to attend a fine arts rehearsal, athletic practice, student group meeting or sit in on a class."
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From Wikipedia
History[edit]
Waldorf University, founded in 1903 as Waldorf College, was a result of "The Great Hotel War of Forest City". This expression refers to a competitive battle between the only two upper class hotels of Forest City that were built at the same time. The end result was the Waldorf Hotel being left vacant after only four months of operation. The vacant hotel provided an opportunity for Rev. C.S. Salveson to put together the necessary resources in order to create a Christian college. Waldorf started out as an academy and business college and not just a preparatory program primarily for future pastors. From its earliest days, Waldorf viewed education sponsored by the church as being essential for success in society. The Waldorf mission has always stressed service to others as the means to achieve fulfilling lives.[3] Since 1920, Waldorf's curriculum has gradually evolved to fully reflect a liberal arts emphasis. Today, almost all the students who enroll have the intent of ultimately earning a bachelor's degree. In the spring of 1994, Waldorf (College) was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.[3]Waldorf College became Waldorf University in March 2016.[4]
Major benefactors[edit]
Waldorf has been the recipient of many large donations from the John K. Hanson family, founders of recreation vehicle-maker Winnebago Industries, also located in Forest City. Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, gave the college $5.5 million, its largest one-time financial gift.
In January 2007, Waldorf lengthened the term of its debt, lowering
the rate by nearly two percentage points. As a result, the college reduced it annual debt
service requirements by approximately $485,000,000 per year for the next 12 years,
saving the college a total of $5.8 million.
Budget/Staff Reductions: As the result of two years of decreased enrollment, Waldorf
reduced it annual operating budget by $900,000 at the end of April. This included
elimination of 9 staff positions and reductions in operating expenses.
Academic Restructure: On August 12, 2008, Waldorf College’s Board of Regents
accepted a proposal to reduce the college’s operating budget by aligning academic
offerings to match the size and disposition of the student body. This resulted in the
elimination of the art, CIS (computer information systems), and ESL (English as a
Second Language) programs. The action directly impacted 14 students; however, none
left Waldorf as a direct result of this action.
Operational Budget: The college’s financial team continues to work with budget officers
to manage the operating budget in accordance with best practices. Improved expenditure
procedures and tracking have helped the college better understand its cash flow needs.
