It’s hard to miss the signs. Unemployment and underemployment continue to hover at record highs. Many people are struggling to save their homes and provide for their families. Higher education, which before was a given, may now be in doubt. While the picture isn’t always pretty, it’s more important than ever to remember that great challenge also brings great opportunity.

Being able to capitalize on that opportunity is something I’m proud to say Simpson College is doing and doing well. Through the hard work of our leadership, faculty and staff, Simpson is finding new ways to increase the value proposition for prospective students looking for a high quality, liberal arts education. We are highlighting that value through a cutting edge course of study that provides our students with more than just knowledge of each course. They obtain the very traits discerning employers are looking for today - critical thinkers, problem solvers
and leaders.

We also recognize more and more students are arriving at Simpson with many college credits earned in high school. We embrace that motivation in our students and work with them to apply the credits and finish their degree in three years. These are just two initiatives Simpson has pioneered this year with many more being developed and implemented.

In the spirit of seeing opportunity, it is a pleasure to present the 2010-2011 Annual Report. You will see that with your generous support we have been able to ease the financial burden for students who can see their own opportunity before them at Simpson. Those in leadership continue to be good stewards of your generosity by maintaining a low debt load while continuing to improve and upgrade the campus infrastructure.

We are only able to build on the opportunities before us and continue to help students reach their dreams because of continued support from people like you. At times it may seem easier to focus on the challenges but because of you, Simpson can grasp the opportunities and be wellpositioned
for a strong and vibrant future.

Fred S. Hubbell

Chairman
Simpson College Board of Trustees