3. Webster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.
4. Our vision is to be a premier U.S. based international university setting a distinct standard for global education.
11. Webster University Momentum Webster University Names Business School in Honor of Ambassador George Herbert Walker III Moody’s 2009 Upgrade from Baa1 to A3 David Clewell is named Missouri's Poet Laureate 11/2009 1/2010 4/2010
12. Webster University Momentum Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary Close on Collaboration Agreement, Transfer Real Estate and Consolidate Libraries New Provost and Senior Vice President Position Reflects New Organizational Structure Leiden Programs in Psychology and Sociology Accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization 5/2010 6/2010 7/2010
13. Webster University Momentum Ocala Campus Relocation Webster University Announces $55 Million Campaign Webster University Breaks Ground for the Academic Building home of the GHWSBT 8/2010 9/2010 10/2010
14. Webster University Momentum 2010-11 Commencement New Campus Master Plan Program Announced Webster University Receives Designation as All-Steinway School 12/2010 2/2011 5/2011
15. Webster University Momentum Webster Hall Renovation Sverdrup Hall Renovation Planning for Geneva Library Expansion FY2011-12 FY2012-13 FY2013-14
16. $118,800,000 Annual impact (direct, indirect and induced) Webster University Operations Opera Theatre of Saint Louis The Repertory Theater of Saint Louis University student and employee spending Webster University Saint Louis Economic Impact
Potential Note:Board includes representation from Fortune 50 to Civic and Senior governmental representation.Slide 6: I think we should focus on companies with Webster trustees currently employed rather than retired. So, please delete McCarthy, Commerce, and U. S. Army Medical. Substitute in Edward Jones, Vandiver Group, and Price Waterhouse Coopers.Done
Webster UniversityRating Review RequirementsManagement teamo What are the university’s permanent plans for the VP Finance and Administrationpost?o Are there any other pending or expected vacancies in the senior managementteam?o Have there been any significant changes at the trustee level, particularly theofficers or members of the finance committee?
We now have 14 international locations.
Webster UniversityRating Review RequirementsStudent Enrollment/Demando Please provide a comprehensive list of the competitors for the traditional campusin Missouri. If available, provide a fee comparison and any statistics regardingWebster’s enrollment capture for cross applicants.Karen/Dan will provide cross app report and US New Tuition Report during tour.
Webster UniversityRating Review RequirementsCapital Improvement Plan/Projecto How was the purchase of land and buildings from Eden Theological Seminaryfunded? Current operations o Has the purchase been finalized? YesPotential Talk Pointo New Provost Position reflects a greater commitment to an integrated mission driven and customer focused organizational structure.
Webster UniversityRating Review RequirementsCapital Improvement Plan/Projecto Authorizing resolution: is there a formal or informal expiration date after which theboardof bond financing committee would need to renew its approval? NoWhat is the NPV savings target that would trigger a refinancing of the series 2001 and2005 bonds? We are currently looking at our 2001 and 2005 series bonds for additional designations related to early call on bond principle. We are projecting a $5,765,000 call of bond principle will generate $462K in debt service savings from FY12 to FY14.o Provide an update on the construction of the academic building in progress. If a written progress report from the contractor is available, please provide. (Fitch will receive copy of the Paric March Project Report during the Tour) Discuss any cost overages or schedule set-backs that have occurred thus far. What is the project’s GMP? ($22.7M) Any contingency reserves? ($632K) Fundraising/Developmento Please provide an updated break out of cash vs. pledges received as part of theongoing capital campaign. Feb # $33M – Cash, $15M pledges for a total of $48M against a campaign target of $55M. Webster Works in the Classroom, Webster Works for the Future & Webster Works for TodayWhen did the campaign go public? Sept, 2010o Has the university noticed any significant decline in fundraising due to the overalleconomic conditions? Yes, foundation and corporate giving has slowed. However, overall Alumni dollars and percent of Alumni donors has increased. o Have pledges been impacted? A donor has asked for an extended timeframe. Overall, we have seen little or no impact.
Webster UniversityRating Review RequirementsSupplementary Materials Requested (if available):• A copy of the current campus improvement plan.FY12 to FY14 maintenance and project plan provided during tour.• Occupancy statistics for the residence halls and apartment buildings owned by the university.Provide during tourBoth domestic and international housing provided during the tour.
Debto If the series 2011 bonds were to include VRDBs, does the university plan tosecure an irrevocable, direct-pay letter of credit or provide self-liquidity?The 2011 bonds will not include VRDB. (VRDBs - Variable Rate Demand Bonds)o Does the university maintain any debt or derivatives policies? If so, pleaseprovide copiesNo
Webster UniversityRating Review RequirementsFinancial Performanceo Provide the most recent investment report, including endowment funds, anyformal investment or spending policies approved by the board and the targetasset allocations for investments.Provided during tour.o Have there been any changes to asset allocation targets in recent years? NoAre there plans to further increase exposure to alternative asset classes? No
