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        <Explanation>A SERIES OF THREE CLASSES FOCUSING ON CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS A REQUIREMENT. THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO CONSTRUCT A RESUME, BUILD A PORTFOLIO, INTERVIEW FOR A JOB OR APPLY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL. ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS ARE REQUIRED, WITH THE GOAL OF COMBINING EDUCATIONAL THEORY WITH JOB EXPERIENCE. 60% OF GRADUATES REPORT THEIR UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE RESULTS IN JOB OFFERS. U.S. NEWS &amp; WORLD REPORT CITED WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY AS ONE OF EIGHT UNIVERSITIES WHOSE ENTIRE GRADUATING CLASS GAINED INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE. THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF A STUDENT'S TENURE AT WPU, THEY WILL HAVE A SKILLED ADVISOR WHO WILL HELP EXPLORE CAREERS, ASSIST WITH DECISION-MAKING, AND PROVIDE PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL AREAS OF COLLEGE LIFE, BOTH ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>FEELING A LITTLE COMPETITIVE? WHETHER YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO BREAK A SWEAT OR TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HOOP DREAMS ALIVE, WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY OFFERS INTRAMURAL SPORTS LEAGUES FOR ALL INTEREST LEVELS. WE HAVE ONE-DAY TOURNAMENTS AND MULTI-WEEK SEASONS IN INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS. WE UTILIZE IMLEAGUES, A SPECIALIZED SPORTS SITE FOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS THAT KEEPS TRACK OF YOUR TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS. OUR STUDENTS USE THIS SITE TO SIGN UP FOR TOURNAMENTS, JOIN TEAMS, AND WATCH THE BRACKETS! STUDENT SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES OUR HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES. HEALTH SERVICES CAN PROVIDE ROUTINE TREATMENT FOR MINOR ILLNESSES AND INJURIES, WHILE MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS. IT ALSO PROMOTES AWARENESS FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUES THROUGH CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THE COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING TO STUDENTS COPING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF COLLEGE LIFE. STUDENTS MAY NEED SUPPORT DEALING WITH EVERYDAY PROBLEMS SUCH AS STRESS MANAGEMENT OR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, AS WELL AS MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS DEPRESSION OR ANXIETY. WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY ALSO OFFERS STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO PLAY AND ENJOY INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS. WPU IS A MEMBER OF THE U.S.A. SOUTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE OF THE NCAA DIVISION III AND FIELDS TEAMS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT SPORTS INCLUDING BASEBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY, MEN'S GOLF, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOCCER, SOFTBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS, AND WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THESE OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENTS PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT STUDENT HOUSING COMMUNITY IN RALEIGH, WITH FOUR-BEDROOM OPTIONS TO FIT ALL LIFESTYLES. OPERATING IN THE SAME MANNER AS ON-CAMPUS HOUSING, WOLF CREEK APARTMENTS HAVE WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY RESIDENT STAFF LIVING ON-SITE. ADDITIONALLY, THE APARTMENTS HOST STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND HAVE A SHUTTLE RUNNING TO AND FROM CAMPUS. THESE APARTMENTS INCLUDE PRIVATE BEDROOMS, LUXURY KITCHENS, FURNISHED LIVING ROOMS, TENNIS COURTS AND 24-HOUR FITNESS CENTER, POOL AND RECREATION AND A COMPUTER LAB. THE NEWLY RENOVATED BELK DINING HALL OFFERS TASTY, NUTRITIONAL FOOD OPTIONS, INCLUDING A SALAD BAR, DELI, COOKED-TO-ORDER EXPO STATION, AND A VARIETY OF DAILY COOKED MEALS. PEACE PERK, THE ON-CAMPUS COFFEE SHOP, ALSO OFFERS STARBUCKS COFFEE, SANDWICHES, SNACKS, AND A PLACE TO HANG OUT. AT THE WPU BOOKSTORE, YOU CAN FIND EVERYTHING PEACE RELATED. FROM APPAREL TO COFFEE MUGS TO SMALL GIFTS FOR YOUR PUPPY, IT'S ALL THERE! ADDITIONALLY, AT PEACE, YOU HAVE OPTIONS FOR YOUR TEXTBOOKS: BUY NEW OR USED TEXTBOOKS, RENT YOUR TEXT BOOK, OR GO DIGITAL.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR DETAILED REVIEW. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DETAILS AND APPROVES IT PRIOR TO BEING FILED. THE FULL BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 ON A HIGH LEVEL PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY WHERE THEY DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIPS THEY HAVE WITH PARTIES RELATED TO THE UNIVERSITY. ALL RELATIONSHIPS NOTED ARE REVIEWED FOR APPROPRIATENESS AND FURTHER ACTION IS TAKEN IF NECESSARY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE UNIVERSITY OBTAINED THE SERVICES OF A REPUTABLE LAW FIRM TO REVIEW THE REASONABLENESS OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AND RENDER THEIR OPINION. THEIR WORK INCLUDED REVIEWING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND THE PRESIDENT, BYLAWS, MINUTES, RELATED IRS CODE SECTIONS, AND RELATED TAX CASES DEALING WITH COMPENSATION. THEY ALSO COMPARED THE SALARY TO THE CURRENT PRESIDENT'S FORMER SALARY AND TO THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S SALARY. THEY RENDERED AN OPINION THAT THE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AS DEFINED BY THE CODE, TREASURY REGULATIONS, AND RELEVANT JUDICIAL DECISIONS. FOR OTHER KEY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT, THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE USES COMPARABILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE REASONABLE SALARY LEVELS. THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE SALARY BEFORE OFFERS ARE MADE.</Explanation>
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