Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
06-0646959
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
06-0646959
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
THE NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED ON ADVERTISEMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WHICH APPEAR IN NEWSPAPERS AND THE INTERNET. IT ALSO APPEARS IN ADMISSIONS CATALOGUES, EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS AND EMPLOYEE AND FACULTY HANDBOOKS.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
06-0646959
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
I. MISSION WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AN EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS THAT IS CHARACTERIZED BY BOLDNESS, RIGOR, AND PRACTICAL IDEALISM. AT WESLEYAN, DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR-TEACHERS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FLUIDITY AMONG DISCIPLINES TO EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH A VARIETY OF TOOLS. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO BUILD A DIVERSE, ENERGETIC COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF WHO THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY AND WHO VALUE INDEPENDENCE OF MIND AND GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT. II. VALUES AND CULTURE *AS A LEARNING COMMUNITY* WESLEYAN EDUCATES STUDENTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT THINKERS CAPABLE OF CONTINUING TO LEARN AND TRANSLATING THAT LEARNING INTO EFFECTIVE WORK AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. THE EDUCATION ON CAMPUS IS CHARACTERIZED BY COMBINATIONS OF FREEDOM AND PRODUCTIVITY, EXPERIMENTATION AND EVALUATION, AND EXUBERANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY. THIS STIMULATES STUDENTS TO DISCOVER WHAT THEY LOVE TO DO AND GET BETTER AT IT. WESLEYAN CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH HARD WORK THAT IS JOYFUL AND SATISFYING. ALUMNI OF THE INSTITUTION CONTINUE TO DRAW ON THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES AND REMAIN DEVOTED TO THE INSTITUTION.
*AS A CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE PRACTICE*
WESLEYAN ATTRACTS FACULTY AND STUDENTS WHO FIND ENORMOUS VALUE IN
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE PRACTICE. PROFESSORS FIND STIMULATION IN THE CLASSROOM TO ADVANCE THEIR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL FIELDS, WHICH IN TURN INVIGORATES TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. THE UNIVERSITY'S SMALL GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE SCIENCES AND MUSIC FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH. UNDERGRADUATES ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED INDEPENDENT WORK THROUGH WHICH THEY INCREASE THEIR INTELLECTUAL CAPACITIES AND DISCOVER ASPECTS OF THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD THAT WILL REMAIN MEANINGFUL TO THEM LONG AFTER GRADUATION. MEMBERS OF THE WESLEYAN COMMUNITY ADDRESS SCHOLARLY ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AND REGULARLY PRODUCE WORK THAT GOES BEYOND ACADEMIC REALMS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PUBLIC LIFE. *AS AN INSTITUTIONAL CITIZEN AND LEADER IN EDUCATION* WESLEYAN INSPIRES FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS TO PLAY ACTIVE ROLES AS NEIGHBORS AND CITIZENS. THE UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTES ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY TO MIDDLETOWN, AND IT INSTILLS IN ITS GRADUATES A SENSE OF CIVIC POSSIBILITY AND PURPOSE. WESLEYAN ALUMNI CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO INTEGRATE SERVICE INTO THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIVES AND GENEROUSLY SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE ON CAMPUS. THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED EVOLUTION OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AND MAKES A CASE FOR ITS IMPORTANCE IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE. MEMBERS OF THE WESLEYAN COMMUNITY REGULARLY GO ON TO DISTINGUISHED CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, AND THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR DISSEMINATING SCHOLARSHIP THAT CAN HAVE POSITIVE PUBLIC IMPACT.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #1
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH INCLUDES ALL EXPENDITURES FOR COMPENSATION AND OTHER EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY. - 785 BACHELOR OF ARTS AND 81 GRADUATE DEGREES WERE AWARDED IN 2012. - TODAY WESLEYAN OFFERS INSTRUCTION IN 40 DEPARTMENTS AND 47 MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY AND AWARDS THE BACHELOR OF ARTS AND GRADUATE DEGREES. THE MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE AND THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ARE REGULARLY AWARDED IN SIX FIELDS OF STUDY. STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM MORE THAN 900 COURSES EACH YEAR AND MAY BE COUNTED UPON TO DEVISE, WITH THE FACULTY, SOME 900 INDIVIDUAL TUTORIALS AND LESSONS. - THE STUDENT BODY IS MADE UP OF APPROXIMATELY 2,800 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES AND 200 GRADUATE STUDENTS, AS WELL AS MORE THAN 300 PART-TIME STUDENTS IN THE GRADUATE LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM. AN ONGOING FACULTY OF MORE THAN 375 IS JOINED EACH SEMESTER BY A DISTINGUISHED GROUP OF VISITING ARTISTS AND PROFESSORS. BUT DESPITE WESLEYAN'S GROWTH, TODAY'S STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR RATIO REMAINS AT 9 TO 1, AND ABOUT TWO THIRDS OF ALL COURSES ENROLL FEWER THAN 20 STUDENTS.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #2
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
AUXILIARY SERVICES INCLUDE THE COSTS OF ROOM AND BOARD FOR OVER 2,800 STUDENTS RESIDING ON A 340 ACRE CAMPUS. THERE ARE 8 RESIDENCE HALLS, 7 APARTMENT COMPLEXES AND OVER 25 PROGRAM HOUSES IN ADDITION TO OVER 140 HOUSE UNITS ON CAMPUS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDENTS AND COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE WESLEYAN COMMUNITY, THE OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE STRIVES TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT WHICH COMPLEMENTS AND EXTENDS STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. STUDENT-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HOLISTIC INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT LEADERSHIP, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, ADVOCACY OF ACADEMIC INQUIRY, AND FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, OPINION AND EXPRESSION IN THE SPIRIT OF MUTUAL RESPECT. THESE ARE THE HALLMARKS OF THE WESLEYAN RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE, AND PROVIDE THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION FOR A QUALITY LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION WITHIN A DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC COMMUNITY.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #3
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
LIBRARY EXPENSES INCLUDE ACQUISITION OF BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND OTHER MATERIALS, COMPENSATION OF STAFF, AND OTHER EXPENDITURES IN SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY. THE MISSION OF THE LIBRARY IS TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION SERVICES AND RESOURCES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE LEARNING, TEACHING, AND RESEARCH OF THE WESLEYAN COMMUNITY. TO CARRY OUT THIS MISSION THE LIBRARY WILL: - ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL ACCESS TO COLLECTIONS AND INFORMATION RESOURCES LOCALLY AND WORLD-WIDE - DEVELOP AND PRESERVE LOCAL COLLECTIONS - TEACH AND GUIDE USERS IN THE LIBRARY RESEARCH PROCESS - PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE TO STUDY, RESEARCH, AND LEARNING - CONTRIBUTING TO THE LARGER SCHOLARLY WORLD THE WESLEYAN LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE UNEXCELLED SERVICES. IT IS A DYNAMIC PLACE WHERE LIBRARY STAFF PROVIDE USERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED, AS WELL AS A KEEN SENSE THAT THERE ARE MANY PATHS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE EFFECTIVE USE AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDES THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS, REGISTRAR, FINANCIAL AID, CAREER PLANNING, HEALTH SERVICES, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND DEAN'S OFFICE.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11A
THE UNIVERSITY'S FISCAL YEAR END IS JUNE 30. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FINALIZED IN LATE OCTOBER DUE TO THE TIME IT TAKES TO VALUE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. DURING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER A TAX COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTING MEET TO DISCUSS ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN POLICIES, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ACTIVITY. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCE OFFICE REACHES OUT TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS, AND ADMISSIONS TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FILING ACTIVITY. DURING JANUARY AND FEBRUARY THE FINANCE OFFICE WORKS WITH THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS TO COMPLETE A DRAFT DOCUMENT FOR THE FEBRUARY AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING. THE DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND DISCUSSED DURING THE MEETING. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL SUMMARIZE THE REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE FINAL RETURN IS FILED IN MAY WITH A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C
THE UNIVERSITY POSTS ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE AND REQUIRES QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETION FROM UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF AND TRUSTEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FACULTY AND STAFF QUESTIONNAIRES ARE COLLECTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH NETWORK SIGN ON. CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES FROM OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COLLECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY AND REVIEWED BY LEGAL COUNSEL. RESPONSES ARE MONITORED BY THE UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE. ANY SUPERVISOR RECEIVING NOTICE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE SITUATION PRESENTS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER THIS POLICY AND DOCUMENT THEIR DETERMINATION IN WRITING. UNLESS THE SUPERVISOR IS ABLE TO CLEARLY DETERMINE THAT NO SUCH CONFLICT EXISTS OR IN THE CASE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL DISAGREES WITH THE SUPERVISOR'S DECISIONS, THE SUPERVISOR SHALL REQUIRE THE INDIVIDUAL TO DISCLOSE THE SITUATION IN WRITING AND THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR INDIVIDUAL SHALL FORWARD THAT DESCRIPTION TO AN APPROPRIATE VICE PRESIDENT OR SENIOR OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE SUPERVISOR SHALL NOT PERMIT ANY INDIVIDUAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUESTIONABLE ACTIVITY UNLESS AND UNTIL A VICE PRESIDENT OR SENIOR OFFICER OF THE UNIVERSITY HAS REVIEWED THE ACTIVITY AND CONFIRMED IN WRITING THAT THE ACTIVITY MAY CONTINUE AND/OR THAT THERE ARE RELEVANT SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE UNIVERSITY. ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO DISAGREES WITH A CONFLICT-RELATED DECISION OF ANY VICE PRESIDENT OR SENIOR OFFICER MAY SEEK REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY WHOSE DECISION SHALL BE FINAL. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THE UNIVERSITY DISTRIBUTES AND REQUIRES INDIVIDUALS TO COMPLETE A STATEMENT A)CONFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND B) THAT THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXCEPT FOR THOSE APPROPRIATELY DISCLOSED UNDER THE POLICY.
COMPENSATION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15B
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY'S SALARY ADMINISTRATION IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH THREE MAJOR OBJECTIVES: - ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF MEMBERS; - LINK COMPENSATION TO PERFORMANCE; AND - PROMOTE CONSISTENCY AND AN INTERNALLY EQUITABLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SALARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COMPOSED OF THREE MEMBERS AND CHAIRED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING THE COMPENSATION REASONABLENESS FOR ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF THE PRESIDENT BY THE BOARD, DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT, AND SETS GOALS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE COMMITTEE BEGINS DISCUSSION IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR. WESLEYAN PARTICIPATES IN AN ANNUAL SURVEY OF ITS PEERS CONDUCTED BY A PRIVATE CONSULTANT. THIS PROCESS ENSURES THAT THE UNIVERSITY REMAINS CONSISTENT WITH THE REGULATORY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF COMPENSATION IN A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT MEETS THE THREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION STANDARD. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE BOARD TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THE COMPENSATION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES. PRIOR TO MAKING ANY COMPENSATION DECISIONS, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND RELIES UPON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY. THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO SET COMPENSATION LEVELS. FINALLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY AND TIMELY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR SETTING COMPENSATION CONCURRENTLY WITH THE MAKING OF THE DETERMINATION.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19
THE UNIVERSITY POSTS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.WESLEYAN.EDU/GENERALCOUNSEL. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.WESLEYAN.EDU/FINANCE. THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990 IS POSTED ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE FORM 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION CHANGES 1,454,000 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS (729,000) ----------- TOTAL 725,000
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.