Program areas at DBU
Instruction - at the core of the mission of the University is the integration of faith and learning. The instruction expenditures of the University reflect the University's desire to provide our students a quality christian higher education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These expenditures include faculty salaries and benefits.
Auxiliary services - in order to promote integration of faith and learning in the academic setting, dbu provides auxiliary services to our students in the form of residence halls, apartments, townhomes and dining services. These services create a comfortable environment for academic pursuits while fostering a sense of community among our student population, enrich the college experience and provide leadership opportunities to serve the on-campus student body.
Student services - dbu assists parents and students with programs and services that support students intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially. These services include student testing, dining services, health services, career services and counseling services. Our residence life and recreational life staff provide housing support services and student recreational services to ensure that our students are healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our athletic department is also included in this area and provides support for our student athletes as they represent our University at athletic events. Finally, our registrar's office and financial aid office assist our students in enrolling for the appropriate classes and being able to afford the cost of education. Each of these areas supports the mission of the University to provide an integration of faith and learning and promotes the development of students as servant-leaders.
Academic support - dbu recognizes the strong correlation between quality academic support and student retention and success. At dbu, academic support is viewed as more than helping students register for classes, etc. It is seen as an opportunity to invest in the lives of students, develop personal and caring relationships with students, and serve as models of servant leadership that students can emulate. In addition to the University's commitment to academic support for dbu students, it helps empower them to attain their personal academic goals.