2013-2014 Report of the President

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PRESIDENT 2013 — 2014

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contents 1 President’s Message

2 academics 6 student life 10 communications 14 A girl from mayfair

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f inancial reports

26 dedication 28 board of trustees

President’s Message

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ou may have heard me describe myself as a “Girl from Mayfair” on more than one occasion over the years. When asked, it is the best description of not only

my biography but also, even more importantly, my identity. When I say that I am a girl from Mayfair,

I do it to indicate my dedication to Philadelphia and, particularly, Northeast Philadelphia. Likewise, Holy Family University has been an institution committed to our neighborhood and our city. As we grow and expand, we find it increasingly important to maintain this commitment.

Being from Northeast Philadelphia means that we are dedicated to family, dedicated to providing everyone access to higher education, dedicated to educating the whole student, and dedicated to making sure our students have rewarding outcomes after college.

In this vein, we launched a new tagline this year, after much conversation and introspection— The Value of Family. The Value of Family speaks to the values of this Mayfair girl and this Philadelphia institution. We not only are family here on campus, but we also view our community as our extended family. And we know

our value encompasses more than can be measured in dollars.

This value was recognized over the summer by MONEY® magazine, which published its initial college rankings. Holy Family University was honored to be named the #4 Best Value in the nation and to also be named the #6 most accessible college for students. According to MONEY®, Holy Family University graduation rates outperform peer schools by 16% and earnings performance of those graduates by an average of $12,150. Indeed, in the overall national rankings, we were ranked 68th out of the 665 colleges that made the cut for MONEY®’s rankings.

External validation of what we’ve always known we do well is gratifying. And as you look through this Report, you will see that Holy Family University has continued to embrace this dedication to value in the past year. Our Academic division, under the leadership

of its Vice President and Deans, has evaluated the University’s four Schools with a refined and focused eye, looking to keep its programs streamlined and in service to the community’s needs. Our Student Life and professional divisions have devoted themselves to engagement—with current students, with prospective students, with alumni, with our greater Holy Family University community, with co-op and career partners, and with our neighbors close and far.

As I look forward to enjoying and settling into a new role as President Emeritus, I am keeping all of Holy Family University and our new President in my prayers.

God bless you,

Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD University President

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academics

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fter a previous year of leadership change and program assessment, 2013-2014 proved to be a period of academic refinement and evolution.

Existing programs were streamlined and new programs were developed in alignment with the market and with community needs.

School of Arts and Sciences

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he School of Arts and Sciences took last year’s self-study and converted the findings into action, revising the General Education program and adding three new tracks of study: pre-medicine, correctional counseling, and social media. The School also continued its dedication to professional development.

Regarding the General Education curriculum revisions, Arts and Sciences vetted General Education revisions for realignment of the core with institutional objectives; for extension and application of the core curriculum to accelerated, non-traditional degree programs; for creation of a senior level seminar to serve as a summative assessment of General Education program objectives; and for the creation of a standing, intercollegiate committee to oversee General Education. The General Education Committee also finalized an assessment structure to be put into place for the new core.

The Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology added a new concentration in Correctional Counseling to launch in the fall of 2014. This concentration will focus on the particular needs of the prison population and train counselors for the demands of that role. Pennsylvania and New Jersey are increasingly outsourcing services such as counseling to

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private agencies that are looking to hire counselors with specialized training.

The School also developed a PreMed Track for Biology. It is comprised primarily of existing courses, but it is packaged to meet the criteria for medical school admissions. This new track will prepare students for the successful completion of the new MCAT scheduled for 2015. Students will begin to enroll in the Pre-Med track in Fall 2014.

Additionally, the Communications Program has developed a Social Media minor. This curriculum includes courses from the Communications Program and the Marketing Program in the School of Business. The minor in Social Media includes a foundation in Communication principles and provides opportunities for advanced study that can be customized to address

a student’s particular interests or support career goals. By minoring in Social Media, students will learn to produce material that they can show potential employers as well as develop related critical thinking skills.

The School of Arts and Sciences has instituted two periodic opportunities for professional development. First, the School established monthly faculty development workshops, focusing on various topics of use to faculty, including training in advising and advising software, syllabus review, best practices in student engagement, rubric construction, and expectations for scholarship and service. Arts and Sciences also instituted a series of monthly lectures by full-time faculty for the purposes of showcasing scholarship. Seven lectures were presented in 2013-2014.

School of Business Administration and Extended Learning

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n 2013-2014, the School of Business and Extended Learning (SBAEL) boldly reworked their programs to create a focused curriculum, deactivating programs that were not thriving and turning its attention to those that were growing. Additionally, the School hosted numerous networking opportunities, and its students took an active role in extracurricular academic exploration.

Significantly, the SBAEL is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) for its business programs since the initial conditional accreditation was granted in 2011. There were six conditions placed on the accreditation that had to be addressed to become fully accredited. On January 11, 2014, the School was notified that four conditions were completely removed, one was downgraded to a note (which is not a condition of accreditation), and one remained. The two outstanding issues are data-related and will be addressed in the next quality assurance report.

The SBAEL streamlined its offerings in order to focus on programs that are productive and growing. The School suspended the following programs that were either not growing or had low enrollment: Masters in Human Resources Management and in Information Systems Management as of the Fall 2014, and Bachelor of Arts in Computer Management Information Systems, International Business, and Finance as of the Fall 2015.

With renewed focus, the School was able to turn its

attention to its growing programs.

First, the School gained approval for a realignment of the MBA program, housed in Extended Learning, which will make it easier to administer the various tracks (Standard and New Professionals). The programs now have formal core and elective courses. Additionally, a new course, Foundations in Business, was added to the program.

It makes it easier for non-business students to achieve an MBA by reducing the number of courses they used to take and eliminating the cost of these additional courses.

The SBAEL developed a new graduate program called Master of Science in Accountancy to begin in summer 2014. Courses will be offered in a blended format; alternating Saturday face-to-face meetings at Newtown with online sessions. The program is designed to attract undergraduate students seeking a new or second career in accounting. The program will also serve to prepare graduates to sit for the CPA exam as well as providing them with the additional credits necessary to sit for the exam.

A new undergraduate course in Digital Marketing was approved and will be offered for the first time in Fall 2014.

This is a new Management-Marketing elective. The course is also included as an elective in the new Social Media Minor developed by the SAS. The School hosted a new event in June, serving school-aged Philadelphia entrepreneurs, via NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship). The Philadelphia chapter of this national organization teaches high school students from the inner city to become entrepreneurs. The three-day program was hosted on campus at HFU. Representatives of the SBAEL assisted in teaching, administering, and coordinating the program. It was a good opportunity to connect with approximately 20 high-performing, high school students who would not normally consider HFU as their University of choice.

On the Extended Learning side of the School, there was an increase of 19.8% in total credit hours registered by graduate students and 24.3% by undergraduate students between 2012-13 and 2013-14. These are for accelerated programs offered at the Bensalem location and other local on-site businesses.

The RN-BSN program has grown nearly 60% over the last three years. The program is delivered onsite at several local hospitals including Temple-Fox Chase, Holy Redeemer, and St. Mary’s hospitals, with the Fox Chase location now running an MSN cohort on-site from its initial RN-BSN cohort.

Lastly, the School hosted a career event at the Woodhaven Campus on April 12th called “Branding Yourself, The Graduate Student Career Fair.� Nineteen HFU graduate students attended the event. The program included workshops in professional networking techniques, using social media to brand oneself, and developing an effective Linkedin profile.

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Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Ascensus. The School also hosted a Dinner With the Dean on April 22nd in the President’s Dining Room on campus for prospective traditional business students for the 2014-15 academic year and hosted its annual Graduating Students and Awards Reception on May 8th in the Campus Center. Over 70 graduates and their families attended.

The School of Business Administration and Extended Learning students kept a high profile over the course of the year. The Business Society hosted an MBA Panel Discussion on March 25th. Panelists included representatives from HFU, Drexel University, Philadelphia University, Penn State Great Valley, Rutgers University, and Widener University. The panelists discussed the future for MBA graduates, admissions requirements, among other topics. The Business Society also visited Wall Street. Two new clubs were added during the year, the Accounting Society and the Computer Society.

Additionally, the School recognized 14 new inductees into the Delta Mu Delta national honor society.

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School of Education

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he School of Education had several milestones over the course of 2013-2014, from its first doctoral dissertation to a significant grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The School also reworked its internal structure and programs to more effectively serve its students.

To enhance administrative efficiency and maximize the quality of programs and services provided to students, the School of Education reorganized itself into the following three divisions: (1) Division of Early Childhood and Special Education, (2) Division of Middle and Secondary Education, and (3) Division of Graduate Studies and Professional Development. Each division is managed by a Division Chair, and the new divisional structure will take effect with the 2014-15 academic year.

The current Early Childhood program and the Early Childhood with Special Education programs were revised extensively to promote as much commonality as possible between the Early Childhood and Special Education

programs and eliminate redundancies.

Through the revision process, the School of Education retained the option of a stand-alone Early Childhood program to help enhance program enrollments. With the revised programs in place, the School of Education has begun to work with area community colleges to strengthen articulation agreements to enable community college students to transfer to Holy Family to complete their certification programs in Early Childhood and Special Education.

Holy Family University is delighted to note that the School of Education was awarded one of only four threeyear Partnership Grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for approximately $250,000. Holy Family University has partnered with Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State York, and Messiah College to implement two primary activities: first, developing the abilities of teacher, school principals, and university supervisors to utilize co-teaching models in student teaching, and second, designing and delivering professional development modules.

In addition to the other higher education partners, the grant has provided opportunities to enhance School of Education partnerships with regional public schools.

In May 2014, the School of Education faculty delivered an all-day autism workshop to approximately 200 teachers from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools. Teachers who participated in the workshop are now eligible to complete the School’s four-course Autism Endorsement Program at a reduced tuition rate.

In major historic news, in June 2014, the School of Education held the first doctoral dissertation defense in the history of Holy Family University.

As this first dissertation is officially submitted and approved,

it will lead to the University’s first student to graduate from the Educational Leadership and Professional Studies Doctoral Program. Several more doctoral students anticipate completing their dissertations in the coming academic year.

School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

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he School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions continued to deliver with above average NCLEX rates, stellar ARRT pass rates, and new academic offerings. The School also developed a new Fast Track Second Degree BSN program, designed to help career changers attain their nursing degrees quickly. The program is set to start in January 2015 at the Newtown location. Holy Family has received more than 100 applications so far and anticipates starting with a full cohort of 32 students.

To support this new nursing program, a half-million dollar nursing simulation lab was installed at the Newtown location. It is fully equipped and ready to start receiving students.

The lab features state-of-the-art high fidelity adult, child, infant, and maternity simulators. Funding for the lab is being provided by a grant from Independence Blue Cross. Training on the new equipment was conducted during the spring semester, and enhanced technology and security features were installed in the labs.

As an extension of the RN-to-BSN cohort that ran at Fox Chase Cancer Center, the first MSN off-site courses were provided at Fox Chase starting in January 2014. Courses are offered in a fast-track blended format. Enrollment exceeded expectations.

The first time NCLEX–RN pass rate for the 2012-2013 graduates was 88.76%. This pass rate continues to be above the PA and national average. The first time NCLEX-RN pass rate for the December 2013

graduating class was 97.5%.

The School held its second annual Distinguished Lecture and Alumni Event in October 2013. The distinguished lecturer was Sister Callista Roy, PhD, RN, who is an internationally known nurse theorist. BSN and MSN students attended as well as Holy Family nursing alumni.

In Radiologic Science, the Classes of 2012 and 2013 achieved a 100% passrate on the ARRT certification examination. At time of this publication, the five-year ASRS-ARRT pass rate is 97%.

Additionally, Radiologic Science developed a new track/certificate: Vascular Interventional (VI) PostPrimary BSRS, was approved to be offered in fall 2014.

Library Services

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he Library continued to enjoy its status as one of the favorite spots on campus. Students enjoyed the previous summer’s renovations, particularly the café area where they gather for coffee and camaraderie. The librarians have created many new subjectspecific online research guides, or “LibGuides,” as well as web-based tutorials to assist students research off-campus.

As part of the Library’s ongoing efforts to provide quality resources to students and faculty and to stay abreast of publishing and academic trends, the library has been taking an increasing interest in “open” resources. Over the past year, e-books with free, or open, access were added to the Library’s catalog from The National Academies Press, a collection worth over five thousand dollars.

On campus, the Information Literacy sessions went well, with an average of seventy-five classes held each semester in the specially-designated library lab. In the spring of 2014, the Library held its first “all-nighter” study event prior to finals. Featuring food, games, research help—even a yoga break—this event proved to be a tremendous success. Going forward, the Library’s focus is on the implementation of embedded

librarianship in order to deliver highly focused, targeted research and information to the user as well as fostering a sense of community among students.

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Newtown provides library services to all university students. Highlights of the programmatic offerings at Newtown include the University’s annual International Day, in which they showed a segment of “Girl Rising,” and by presenting about child labor in Nepal, participating in Pajama Day at the NEP campus’ library by sponsoring speaker Scott Heydt on “Writing in the Classroom,” being part of the embedded librarian program at the University, and providing in-class library instruction.

Commencement

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n May 17, 2014, Holy Family University conferred 469 bachelor’s degrees and 297 graduate degrees at The Academy of Music in Center City Philadelphia.

At the graduate ceremony, The University bestowed honorary degrees on Albert T. Chadwick III, President and Founder of A. T. Chadwick, Inc., and Sister Sally Marie Kiepura, CSFN, MNS, Former Provincial Superior, Holy Family Province, USA, Inc. At the undergraduate ceremony, the University honored Paul Hongsuk Kim, PhD, Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University and Chief Empowerment Officer for Seeds of Empowerment.

Dr. Kim’s research and passion brings technology to underprivileged youth in Africa to help with their education.

He received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

Additionally, in recognition of her leadership and service as President of Holy Family University for the past 32 years, Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, was granted the title of President Emeritus. This is the first time this title was bestowed in Holy Family University history.

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STudent life

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ike the rest of the University, the Division of Student Life was dedicated to student experience, trying new methods of engagement and continuing community favorites.

A new “Day of Service” was born and student services, like the wellness center and the bookstore, were transformed. The whole student is nourished through the integration of Student Life with Academic Affairs.

New Initiatives and Opportunities

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he 2013-2014 academic year began with a retention directive from Senior Administration to bring the melt rate of incoming students from Placement to August Orientation from 11% to single digits. A committee of various Associate Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, and the Provost was formed, and the committee developed a one-day orientation in which faculty, staff, and upperclassmen meet with the incoming class and create awareness of the various services available to them.

Most importantly, this orientation was an opportunity to once again build a cooperative relationship with each student and family through photos branded with the university logo and conversation. These orientations were held four times throughout the summer with approximately 90% of first-year students attending and reduced our melt rate significantly (the number of students who deposit but do not actually matriculate for fall classes).

In recognition of Holy Family University’s 60th anniversary, the Charter Week committee initiated the first annual Day of Service, offering employees and students the chance to participate

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in local service and volunteer opportunities. This year’s Day of Service was held on February 14, and included local community agencies, such as Aid for Friends’ Meal Preparation with Saint Katherine’s parish, Philabundance, and Habitat for Humanity. More than 60 participants signed up through our electronic agreement process, but, unfortunately, Mother Nature bestowed a snowstorm on Philadelphia and our volunteers were only able to get to Philabundance.

As part of the Fill the Beds Initiative, a group of students were approached by a local agency to assist families in finding safe and affordable housing in the Northeast. The Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network is a new organization in the Northeast, but is known throughout the Chestnut Hill area where an annual Empty Bowl

awareness campaign is conducted.

Similar to the Empty Bowl campaign, Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network sponsored the Empty Plate campaign to create awareness in the Northeast section of Philadelphia in an effort to raise money for their cause.

Holy Family University students were asked to donate 150 empty plates, which were decorated by various students, clubs, and organizations, in addition to volunteering time to setup and host the event. As a result, the group was, astonishingly, able to raise more than $10,000!

The Barnes & Noble Bookstore underwent a cosmetic overhaul. During spring, the bookstore staff removed the old carpet, racks, and shelving to accommodate the renovations. With over $50,000 spent on new tiles, for both the ceiling and floor, vertical clothing racks

in the showcase windows and properly sized shelving for textbooks and Holy Family University branded items, the Holy Family University bookstore has wonderfully improved its appearance and presents students with a more visually alluring bookstore to purchase textbooks and school apparel.

Student Activities and Clubs

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t Newtown, the Believe, Lead, Achieve (BLA) student/alumni club continued Holy Family University’s mission of cultivating responsible, lifelong learners and leaders who are aware of one’s responsibilities towards God, society, and self.

The group, in its third year, has three different areas of focus: community service learning, campus ministry, and special events. However, the main service—which happened naturally— is community outreach. BLA hosted many events over the year, kicking off with a flea market in September to help raise funds to support BLA’s mission.

The club followed up with an event partnering with Big Brother Big Sisters of Bucks County to reach out to the Hispanic community; support for the Run for Life, benefiting the pro-life organization A Baby’s Breath in October; with Winterfest in February, which is geared towards family fun, also in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. The year finished with the kid-friendly Stone Soup event— food preparation benefitting Aid for Friends—and the Super Scooper Event at Penns Landing, which supported research for pediatric leukemia.

Holy Family University again participated in the national effort to promote the United States Constitution. All institutions of higher learning receiving federal student loans are required to participate in this federal mandate.

Our event included information about

voter registration, a trivia contest with cash prizes, and a free “American meal” including hot dogs and chips.

In the fall of 2013, Student Activities and Athletics came together to reestablish the Blue Crew. Combining the efforts of Timothy Hamill (Athletics) and Michael Ulrich (Student Activities), Blue Crew sought to address the continuing need for a functional fan base to support our Athletic programs.

In its first year back, Blue Crew was able to acquire over 10 sponsorships, which resulted in fantastic membership discounts supported by local businesses, the ability to provide great giveaways at home games, and enhanced the student-spectator experience on campus. Over 150 members later, Blue Crew is preparing for the 2014-2015 year with a new logo, new membership benefits, and even greater ideas for on and off-campus games.

Holy Family University’s Activities Office was proud to announce the approval of our first Baseball Club in Spring 2014. One hundred and fifteen students were active in 19 clubs and organizations. Two new organizations petitioned to become new clubs: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the Holy Family Fashion Club. We had three active Club Sports: Men’s Rugby, Cheerleading, and Dance. Seventy-eight students were inducted into honor societies with the professional schools, and 94 students were inducted into honor societies with the School of Arts & Sciences.

Additionally, 17 students served as student mentors for the First-Year Experience Success Program.

The extremely popular and appreciated Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break trip was a joint effort by many departments within Student Life and Academic Affairs. Students completed an application, interviewed before a committee of Student Life staff, and attended weekly workshops, which built community and provided open

forums to discuss university policies and expectations, personal concerns, and reality checks of what they were going to experience. Michael Ulrich, the Assistant Director for Activities; Michael McNulty-Bobholz, Activities Director; Dr. Megan Meyer, faculty member within Arts & Sciences; and Cara Przybylowicz, Residence Life staff member and alumna, organized all aspects of the Spokane, Washington, trip along with 26 students. The trips were funded by the students through various fundraising activities throughout the late fall and spring semesters.

Holy Family University remains one of four campus chapters in the Philadelphia area and joins schools like Drexel, Temple University, and University of Pennsylvania. Our campus chapter sent groups of students to work with the Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity program to renovate homes in south and west Philadelphia. The campus chapter also worked closely with the Philadelphia agency to host the first ever Learn, Build, Love Day in which faculty, staff, and students, as well as the local community learn more about the empowering opportunities and help available.

The Activities Office hosted our annual Above and Beyond/Community Service Awards on April 18, 2014.

Thirty-two truly remarkable students were selected by club moderators and the campus community for the Above and Beyond Award while 18 students were recognized for the Community Service Award. Certificates were distributed and short personal remarks were written for all.

Health and Wellness

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he Counseling Center and Disability Services underwent changes this academic year. The Counseling Center and Disability Services have a new Director, Tara Gutgesell, MA, LPC, and a new Disability <#> Services Coordinator, Erin Leuthold, 7

MS. The mission of the services remains unchanged—to promote healthy living and wellness and to create equal access for students who qualify for disability accommodations under the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

During the 2013-2014 academic year, the Counseling Center provided individualized services to students, faculty, and staff. The Counseling Center continued to offer comprehensive services, educating the campus community, and serving as a resource for prevention. Disability Services continued support for our students with disabilities in a multitude of ways. The Counseling Center and Disability Services focused on increasing communication with the campus community for utilization of services and addressing community needs.

Cooperative Education and the Careers Center

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n Cooperative Education, 15 new companies/organizations were added to the database in 2013, and 60 new companies/organizations were added to the database in 2014. Among these companies were Scheerer Bearing and Tierney Communications. There are now more than 600 cooperating employers in the Cooperative Education database. One hundred and seventy-five students wish to be placed into an internship for the next Fall and Spring Semesters as well as Summer I & II Sessions from the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business Administration.

This year the Careers Center & Co-op Internship Booklet was completed. This booklet contains general information about the Careers Center and Cooperative Education Departments. In addition, it has important job-seeking skills information that is vital to a student’s vocational success: resume/cover letter information, inter-

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viewing skills, networking strategies, list of employers that hire HFU graduates, tips on how to develop personal brand, a step-by-step guideline on a student’s four-year career plan, how to be successful at a career fair, and what students can do with their major.

The Careers Center also developed a job-seeking skills checklist for students to follow. The checklist covers 19 important job-seeking skills students need to learn as they go through their years at Holy Family University. The checklist will be online for students to print out as well as given to them when they come to the Careers Center for support.

The First SEPCHE Employer Advisory Board Meeting was held at Chestnut Hill College in November and will be offered every three to four months, hosted by various SEPCHE schools. The goal of this meeting was to invite employers from different majors. In November, it was a business meeting with discussion on what employers are looking for when hiring candidates. The people invited from each of the SEPCHE schools included a Careers Director (Don Brom), a CAO (Dr. Michael Markowitz), and a Dean of Business (Dr. J. Barry Dickinson).

Athletics

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he Department of Athletics is comprised of 143 student-athletes.

Of these, 88% of the studentathletes have attained over a 2.5 grade point average, 64% are above a 3.0, and 21% have excelled above a 3.5 grade point average. Additionally, the collective average of all of the student-athletes improved from a 3.10 fall semester in 2013 to a 3.13 in the spring 2014. In an effort to continue to embrace inclusion and diversity, the department continues to recruit local, national, as well as international student-athletes. The seven International student-athletes are from United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Ukraine, Russia, Serbia, and Jamaica. Our student-athletes from the USA are represented in 13 states.

Holy Family University had 10 teams qualify and compete in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Tournaments this past academic year for the second straight year. The Tigers had three teams advance to the conference title games in each of the three seasons. The women’s soccer team claimed the CACC Regular Season Title for the first time since 2007. In the winter, the men’s basketball team advanced to the conference championship game for the second time in program history and the first time since 2008. Finally, the women’s lacrosse team highlighted the spring season with their third straight trip to the conference title game.

The Holy Family University Athletics Department also took part in a number of community engagement activities this past academic year, spearheaded by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In November, the department donated and presented new children’s books to the J. Hampton Moore Elementary School marking the eighth annual ‘Build-A-Library’ event, which first began in 2006. Nearly 1,000 new books were presented to the school children during an assembly in which athletics department staff, studentathletes, and members of Blue Crew participated. SAAC capped the fall semester by sponsoring a charity event, Bowling for Bennett, to help support the Bennett Anthony Pellegrino Fund.

The event raised $1,700.00 to help assist the Pellegrino family and Bennett during his stay at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

In the spring, SAAC assisted the Jewish Relief Agency as several members volunteered their time to help with packing and distributing food to families in need. They also helped distribute several food boxes door-to-door to local families. Members of SAAC also took the time to visit the school children at the Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia with its ‘Hoops for Hearts’ event. They had several stations in the gym, including dance, basketball, hula-hoop, and track.

Finally, SAAC capped the academic year off with its biggest event of the season. SAAC sponsored the second annual 5k-run/1-Mile Fun Walk to help benefit the ‘Make-A-Wish’ Foundation.

SAAC raised almost $2,000 for the second straight year doing the event through registration fees, t-shirt sales, sponsorships, and donations.

The women’s basketball team capped the academic year with a trip overseas to Italy! The team competed in three games during their 10-day trip (May 22-30) and visited some of Italy’s northern cities, including Venice, Florence, Siena, and Rome. The team worked hard throughout the year hosting a number of fund raising events, including school dances and ‘Designer Bag Bingo’ to help fund the trip. While in Italy, the team visited the Coliseum, took a boat tour through Venezia as well as a visit to the Vatican to name a few highlights.

Student Ministry

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hroughout the fall semester, Sunday Mass preceded weekly student-led Sunday evening campus ministry meetings, which were attended by an average of 35 students.

In the weeks before their presentation dates, student leaders and presenters for campus ministry meetings met with Father MacNew and campus ministry student mentors to develop and refine their presentations before the Sunday evening meetings. Meeting topics covered a full spectrum of subjects ranging from spirituality and inter-faith dialog to Catholic theology and Catholic Social Teaching. In addition to Sunday night liturgies, campus ministry encouraged monthly Wednesday evening Eucharistic adoration and personal prayer and sharing rooted in the tradition of Nazareth spirituality, which is the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

Campus ministry offered a variety of leadership training opportunities in the fall semester, including Lector Train-

ing and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist training and music ministry training for students who desire to lead the campus community at Catholic liturgical celebrations. A team of five campus ministry students directs the CYO program at Our Lady of Fatima parish in collaboration with the parish pastor, Msgr. Robert Deliman. Campus ministry students also direct the parish sacrament of Confirmation preparation program for St. Timothy parish in collaboration with the parish pastor, Father Mike Oliviere.

The annual “Bear Mountain Foliage Hike” in New York State is always a highlight of the academic year. Students travel by bus to Bear Mountain State Park near Harrison, New York, where they help each other hike to the summit of Bear Mountain and then assemble for liturgy as a faith community on the summit overlooking the Hudson River. Another great social/community building opportunity, which is offered several times a year by the campus ministry community, is “Buddy Bowling.”

These are great evenings of fun and laughter as campus ministry students reserve bowling lanes and pour their hearts into healthy, loving and supportive competition, once again celebrating their bond as a faith-based community of young adults rejoicing together in a manner that is unfailingly edifying to members of the local community.

In the fall semester, campus ministry students observed Pro-Life Week in October by shipping 25 boxes of clothing for women in crisis pregnancy to the Sisters of Life in New York City. The spring semester for campus ministry opened with Sunday evening liturgies and meetings focused on preparation for the annual January bus trip to the National March for Life in Washington, DC. This year campus ministry students going to the March filled two buses. Beyond question, the members of the campus ministry community feel that it is essential that Holy Family University students and faculty members participate in this annual national

pilgrimage in defense of human life.

The spring semester saw an adaptation of a long-standing Holy Family spring semester spiritual observance.

After years of holding an overnight 24-hour period of Eucharistic adoration, this year students opted to adjust this event into a shorter program consisting of six hours of Eucharistic adoration with a program title of “IGNITE”.

The motivation for the shorter program was to offer a “less daunting” period of prayer and programming for members of the campus community. The program was a great success. A campus ministry student published a wonderful account about the evening program, which included drama, faith sharing, an indoor night rosary gathering due to inclement weather, opportunity for sacramental confession and personal prayer.

The spring semester culminated with a “Glee”-type concert featuring both sacred and secular music performed by the campus ministry music ministry team. The donated proceeds from this event were forwarded to The National Cancer Institute in support of the quest for a cure for breast cancer.

There were three major liturgies with Father MacNew presiding in the brief period before commencement.

The annual “Blue Mass” for police and fire fighting personnel was a refulgent success attended by several hundred police and fire fighting personnel, their families, and over 200 police cadets from the Philadelphia Police Academy.

The annual liturgy for the Holy Family University Family and Friends Association was a warm and joyful celebration drawing together several generations of friends and family members united in their commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Holy Family University. The Mass of Thanksgiving on the evening before commencement was a joyful and emotional liturgy for all involved, as graduates pray together at liturgy one last time before going forth to impact the wider world with the mission and core values of their beloved Alma Mater.

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Communications

The Saint John’s Bible: This Bible was the first handwritten and illuminated Bible to have been commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey since the invention of the printing press. It was commissioned in 1998 and completed in 2011 by master calligrapher Donald Jackson. Holy Family University was honored to display it.

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t was important to Holy Family University that we nurture projects set in motion in previous years, continuing the momentum of earlier efforts, while looking outward to those around us to see how we could deepen, renew, and develop our relationships. We launched a new brand, set out with refined messaging, and opened our doors in an invitation for the community to join us.

Charter Week

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he University’s 60th Anniversary in February 2014 provided an opportunity for the university family to focus on the Mission throughout Charter Week and extended even beyond that week, due to snow-induced cancellation of two major events.

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The 60th Anniversary Mass was celebrated by His Eminence Charles J. Chaput, O.S.F., on Sunday, February 9th to begin the festivities. On Monday of that week, the first completely handwritten and illuminated Bible to have been commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey since the invention of the printing press was displayed publicly in the Library. This Bible was the dream of master calligrapher Donald Jackson and was commissioned by Saint John’s Abbey and University in 1998; the project was completed in 2011. Professor Helen Hoffner, EdD, and her co-author and mother Gloria Brady Hoffner were also at the library signing their book, The Rosary Collector’s Guide. On Tuesday, Holy Family University welcomed Rev. Peter Donohue, PhD, President of

Villanova University, for a guest lecture, “The Value Added of Catholic Higher Education.” A ceremonial cake cutting and the Faculty and Staff Longevity Awards and the Student Mission-Core Values Awards marked Wednesday’s celebrations. The Tuskegee Airmen Presentation had originally been scheduled that night but was rescheduled for a later date due to snow.

The University Family Day of Service marked the culmination of Charter Week 2014 – celebrating the 60th anniversary of Holy Family University, established in 1954. It was to be a fitting close to Charter Week activities, as service and responsibility are deeply inherent within the culture of the University.

Unfortunately, due to the snow that day, only one of the three scheduled service

opportunities was able to run. This day will become an annual tradition, however, and we look forward to having a more robust day of service next year.

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and Research Officer, Seeds of Empowerment; Kimberly Heuschkel, EdD, Assistant Professor, School of Education, Holy Family University; Pamela Levin, Instructional Technology Associate, Stanford University and Principal Project Lead, Field Operations and Technology, Seeds of Empowerment; Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, President, Holy Family University; Rosemary Parmigiani, Instructor, School of Education, Holy Family University; Suzanna Sim, Volunteer, Seeds of Empowerment; and Neha Taleja, Executive Director, Seeds of Empowerment. The team provided educational assistance and enhanced English language learning through the use of Android Tablets for 200 Swahili native and English speaking children

ased on the success of the project at the Nangwanda Secondary School, Sister Francesca and Dr. Paul Kim, Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, California and Founder of the Seeds of Empowerment, a non-governmental organization based in California, felt that this innovative use of technology would be a wonderful resource to use to pursue another similar project. Sister Francesca located a suitable host for such an undertaking through her working relationship with the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer. The Sisters of the Holy Redeemer have been in Tanzania since 1958 providing for the healthcare and educational needs of the people. The Sisters continue to minister to those needs in the name of the Redeemer.

The Mkombozi (Redeemer) Montessori Pre-Primary School is led

by Sister Berntraud Schreck, CSR, Above: S. Francesca Onley with Superior General School Manager and Mr. Novatus Mmochi, Head School Administrator. Mother Jana (left) and S. Barbara Jean Wojnicki, Provincial Superior (right) of the CSFNs The local contact is Sister Anne Marie Below: S. Francesca with Archbishop Charles J. Haas, CSR, Provincial Chaput O.F.M. Cap. and Board Chair Dennis Colgan Superior, American Province. The combined teams worked well together to pool their resources and expertise to provide for training of teachers, hands-on sessions for students, equipment preparation, and multiple research endeavors. This project commenced with a team of seven individuals: Lisa Griffin, PhD, Chief Program Development

ranging in age from 3 to 8 years old from July 28â&#x20AC;&#x201C;August 5, 2013. The team also worked with all of the teachers and staff to instruct them on teaching critical thinking and questioning skills with the SMILE application for teaching, learning and assessment to be used in multiple subjects: English phonics, math and numeracy, creative arts and early literacy story books, and video/ photo camera. Additionally, this project would not have been possible without the generous external support by the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation and the International Foundation.

The news of this project was shared with the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP). The final IAUP semi-annual meeting of the 2011-2014 Triennium was hosted

by Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, President of University of Technology (Jamaica) and Chair of the IAUP Caribbean Council from January 30 to February 2, 2014. Elizabeth Davis-Russell, EdD, PhD, President, William V. S. Tubman University, Liberia chaired this Commission meeting during the IAUP Semi-Annual meeting events. Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, Chair Emerita, submitted a report to the Commission detailing the Mkombozi (Redeemer) Montessori Pre-Primary School in Mbagala Chamazi, Tanzania Project. Sister Francesca was honored during this commission meeting for her years of service as Chair and then Co-Chair of the IAUP/UN Commission

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s mentioned elsewhere in the Report, the Summer Orientation program welcoming the class of 2017 to the university community was revised, leading to increased student engagement for freshman students. The residence life and activities staff analyzed student life programs with the outcome of increasing educational programs to complement 11

social programs. The residence life staff introduced and promoted three learning community initiatives.

As part of our enrollment efforts, Student Life established Student Government appearances in welcoming potential students to Holy Family University. Student Life staff addressed and welcomed Diocesan Scholars and shared information regarding the services available through Student Life. The athletic department staff developed close working relationships with high school coaches and guidance counselors, AAU coaches, and collegiate coaching staffs, all of whom have proven to be most helpful for recruitment purposes. With the addition of on-campus housing, the athletic department has expanded our recruiting area beyond a 30-mile radius and hired a seasonal assistant coach in Colorado to recruit student athletes in the Mid-West and West sections of the country.

The four schools focused on broadening and strengthening institutional level student outcomes of spirituality and social consciousness within curricular and co-curricular activities, including the School of Arts and Sciences proposing a new Capstone course for General Education that will address mission, institutional outcomes, and serve as a point of assessment and the School of Education creating a task force to identify distinctive missionrelated characteristics of School of Education graduates in support of advancing the institutional mission.

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he year 2013-2014 was a transformational year for the Information Technology department. A major focus was the identification and mitigation of significant risks within the technology infrastructure. Tactical updates and redesign to networking and datacenter systems contributed to improved applications availability with reductions in downtime risk and oper-

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ating cost. Proactive maintenance plans were put into place to ensure on-going stability of all critical systems.

Recognition that achieving a culture of continuous technology improvement depends on genuine and productive collaboration between IT and the business, the Information Technology department launched stakeholder engagement initiatives centering on key applications including Datatel (ERP), Blackboard (Learning Management) and EMAS Pro (Enrollment CRM). The purpose of these initiatives is to build partnerships with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity while reducing risk and cost with specific focus on improving the student experience.

16-member University Outcomes and Assessment Committee was reconfigured this year, with representatives including the Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Deans of each School, and administrative and professional staff representatives from each major division of the University, and one student representative from the Student Government Association.

The committee is responsible for the establishment of a comprehensive set of related policies and procedures for gov-

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he year 2013-2014 was the fourth year of our Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant, a $1.92 million award by the U.S. Department of Education. Holy Family met all of our stated objectives for all four years of the grant in advance of the deadline. The

The Scholarship Ball honored S. Francesca Onley, CSFN, and long-time University supporters and trustees Ray Angelo (below, left) and Anthony Szuszczewicz (below, right).

erning our assessment processes and integrating it into the daily life of the University.

The Committee approved two major pieces of policy last year; first they approved an institutional assessment policy and a timeline for implementation. The committee also worked hard this year to establish a cycle of assessment plan and report review with the development of a rubric and process to provide feedback on programmatic (instructional and non-instructional) assessment to individual programs/ departments as well as maintain and look at assessment at the institutional level to see trends and larger issues that need more of a strategic response for improvement and change. The committee reviewed plans for over six academic programs constituting a number of degree-granting programs and 10 student life departments. This year we conducted the Higher Education Research Institute CIRP surveys comprising the Freshman Survey, Your First College Year survey, College Senior Survey, and the triennial Faculty survey. These surveys will be used for us to look at student engagement both in the classroom and out-of-the-classroom, satisfaction with their experience at Holy Family, as well as some outcomes measures as an institution both crosssectional and longitudinal.

The emphasis placed on assessment

by Holy Family is essential in today’s environment, where transparency and accountability are stipulated by regional and specialized accreditors, and the U.S. Department of Education.

The Blackboard Outcomes Assessment System allows for a streamlined process that easily integrates into daily institutional life at Holy Family, and serves as an invaluable tool in setting benchmarks, evaluating student learning, and making data-informed decisions. The use of data and assessment information has been and will remain imperative to the future success and institutional viability.

The Annual Golf Classic is a highly anticipated event at Holy Family University. Despite rain, the outting raised nearly $50,000 for student aid.

Institutional Assessment also continued to meet all of the data analysis requests from University clients. The Office completed and published the 2014 Holy Family University Fact Book (May 2014) and continued to publish the four School Facts and Figures reports, which takes Fact Book data and disaggregates it for individual programs and the academic school as a whole. These will be updated annually to provide Deans needed information on their programs.

This year developed an “early release” version at the end of the fall semester to provide that data earlier to Deans prior to spring data being included.

Institutional Assessment also developed and implemented a weekly executive summary admissions report, projection tool to monitor “expected” new students, as well as with a breakdown by school and program and a Graduation Facts and Figures Fact Book to highlight data on degree completers.

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oly Family’s 60th Anniversary Year was a good one for the Division of Development and Alumni.

Total contributions to the University exceeded $2.5 million for the first time in recent years. Of that total, the “big story” was in grants, which totaled nearly $1.7 million. Funds received for capital projects from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania totaled $1,116,613. Other grants for various projects totaled $582,271.

The University also received two notable multi-year grant commitments.

First, Independence Blue Cross made a transformative gift of $500,000 over five

years for the Newtown Campus Nursing Simulation Laboratory.

This laboratory will be used for students who have already received a degree in a different field and have decided to return to school to obtain a BSN. The initial $100,000 was received this year, and the University will continue to receive $100,000 annually for the next four years. This gift is cause for celebration as the University has also received a grant for $50,000 from the Nazareth Family Foundation, which will be paid during the FY 2014-2015. The two grants combined pay for 100% of the cost of the Nursing Simulation Laboratory.

Second, Holy Family University’s School of Education was awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The three-year grant focuses on enhancing clinical experiences for student teachers and promoting effective teaching and leadership in partner local education agencies. Over three years, the University will receive $170,956. This grant not only strengthens our Education Program but also strengthens relationships with the School District of Philadelphia and the other partner universities.

Other fundraising events proved fruitful. The annual Scholarship Ball was once again a great success, raising more than $200,000 for student financial aid. At this year’s Ball in April, Holy Family conveyed the University’s Corporate Leadership Award to our own Sister Francesca Onley, President of Holy Family, and also to Ray Angelo, President and CEO of Westinghouse Lighting, and to Anthony Szuszczewicz, President and CEO of Polonia Bank.

The 24th annual Golf Classic in October was a soggy affair, but again raised nearly $50,000 for student aid.

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A girl from mayfair

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ister Francesca Onley, CSFN, ’59, PhD served as President of Holy Family University for more than half of its 60 years. The legacy of her 33-year presidency, 1981-2014, has many dimensions, each contributing significantly to the “value of family” and the University’s transformative power expressed through her dynamic leadership. Her legacy is vast, but most importantly she has supported the Mission of the University by enabling it to continue its existence and service to all as a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

Sister Francesca is regarded as a dignified, intelligent, interesting, outspoken, diligent, and creative leader and is appreciated for her sense of humor and warmth. But, nobody would think of describing her as the “girl from Mayfair.” Yet, on numerous occasions, that is exactly how she has referred to herself.

She is proud to be a Philadelphian from Mayfair, the neighborhood in

which she grew up, and she claims strong family roots in the parish of Saint Matthew’s, where she attended Catholic school. The girl from Mayfair happily brags about being a local girl and reveals her humble beginnings, while conveying her own wonder that her life has turned out the way it has.

One might draw the conclusion that, if this can happen to a little girl from Mayfair, then, maybe it could happen to anyone.

Coming from a hard-working, closeknit family, Sister Francesca found her vocation at the age of 17 as a student at Nazareth Academy. There, she made the decision to become a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth, whose charism is “family.” She professed her religious vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity in the Nazareth Academy Chapel, exchanging her birth name of “Patricia” for the name “Francesca.”

She began at Holy Family University when she was named Special Assistant

to the President in 1980. President Sister Lillian Budny, CSFN, PhD, had terminal cancer and died after receiving word of the college’s reaccreditation, shortly after Sister Francesca arrived.

Luckily, the search committee chose Sister Francesca to assume the presidency immediately. She acted decisively. With a strong sense of business and the ability to reach out for advice, the new President advertised for a new position to preside over finance and administration and brought in Robert S. Galardi, a strategic move that would prove to be invaluable. This drive to get the right people around the table and get the job done would become a hallmark of her tenure as President.

As a new president in 1982, she found a wonderful mentor in the late Trustee Emeritus, The Reverend J. Stuart Dooling, OSFS, then-president of Allentown College (later to become DeSales University). She also became active in the Association of Catholic

Charles F. Dougherty, long-time supporter of Holy Family University and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 4th District, and Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, in the early years of her presidency.

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The Mayfair Diner (previous page) is still a fixture in Northeast Philadelphia. The Mayfair Theater (below) closed in 1985. Right: Sister Francesca Onley’s high school yearbook photo.

Colleges and Universities (ACCU), Catholic Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU), and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), which enabled her to enhance her role as President and to eventually influence others.

She was extremely knowledgeable about issues in higher education, the challenges of Catholic higher education, and education in general. Her informed perspective of the complexities of being an education provider made her a wonderful resource for insights on elementary and secondary schools.

Sister Francesca completed her PhD in Higher Education during the first year of her presidency, gradually employed laypersons with expertise needed to strengthen the administration, and engaged a consultant to begin the institution’s first round of longrange planning. Indeed, she put Holy Family on the map. It has grown from a small college on the corner of Grant and Frankford Avenues, founded in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, to a dynamic university offering educational programs at three permanent locations, with technology that extends its courses to local high schools, or potentially, the world.

She was a diligent student throughout her years at Holy Family University.

Always reading books, newspapers, and

later, sources on the Internet, she was eager to learn and understand more, to gain new insights and discover new ideas and solutions for global as well as local problems.

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hose who have followed her life of service know that her vision continued to expand beyond the city limits to the suburbs, especially Bucks County, where Holy Family expanded with two new locations in Newtown and Bensalem, and, simultaneously to other states and countries.

Expansion was important to grow the institution, but she was always concerned with “right-sizing” to preserve the optimal classroom size for learning as well as budget. At the same time, she thought about the comfort of air conditioning, heating, and furniture, and how students need social and recreational facilities for a holistic education.

She was balanced in being an idealist and a realist. People lauded her creativity and daring, but they also praised her caution. She believed in doing something even if one could not do everything. When equipment or improvements were really needed but could not be funded all at once, she was known for decisions to accomplish the challenge “little by little.” Instead of say-

ing “we can’t do this,” she would budget improvements incrementally. “Smart classrooms” happened this way—floorby-floor, building-by-building.

When projects were not affordable incrementally, she put on her fundraising hat. Trustees and other donors, and elected officials, including senators and governors, responded. The renovation of the 4th floor science labs in Holy Family Hall, new outdoor campus lighting, and the replacement of windows and the HVAC system in the library were all examples of her taking the lead to ensure that improvements would enhance the teaching/ learning environment for the benefit of faculty and students.

She was bold, though, when larger commitments were called for. The desperate need for a campus center in the 1980s, the recognition in the 1990s that 20 percent of the student body was from Bucks County—leading to the construction of the Newtown Campus—and the commitment in the new century to solve the university-wide need for a classroom building equipped with the latest technology (the Education and Technology Center) reflected the carefully planned expansion of the University’s physical footprint to serve better its current students and students from broader markets.

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Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, maintained her deep roots in Mayfair, even as she travelled the globe as President of Holy Family University.

She attended grade school in the parish of St. Matthew’s and high school at Nazareth Academy High School, where she found her vocation.

hat over her veil at the groundbreakings over which she presided, but the image of her in a hard-hat or on a rooftop was not inappropriate for who she was as a “hands-on” president. Beginning in the 1980s, initially through her collaboration with architect John Sabatino, who designed the Campus Center and the Newtown facility, Sister Francesca learned to hold her own in the construction arena. She knew a little bit from her father and brother, who were steamfitters, but she gained a lot more knowledge “on-the-job,” as she met with construction executives and project managers and learned how buildings were planned and built.

Sabatino introduced Sister to TN Ward Company, the construction company responsible for erecting six major new buildings for Holy Family University (Campus Center 1988, Newtown Facility 1994, Delaney Hall Residence 2006, Garden Residence 2007, Education and Technology Center 2007, Stevenson Lane Residence 2009).

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These buildings were possible because of the close working relationship of the “family” that encompassed university planners and the architect, project managers, and others whose expertise was engaged. Sister had learned a lot about the construction process and asked good questions. She always challenged the construction team to finish the job on time and on budget and was not disappointed.

Working on the University’s master plan over several decades with trustee Albert M. Tantala of Tantala Associates—civil and consulting engineers— who has chaired the Facilities Committee during his many years on the board, she strategized carefully as to what building was needed most and where it should be erected. At every step, Sister involved trustees in the planning and consulted the board in the visioning and strategizing. Their guidance delayed or cancelled some initiatives, and steered others in new directions based on opportunities and risks uncovered.

The University’s three capital campaigns all focused on buildings. The first was in the 1980s to raise funds for the Campus Center. In the 1990s, the “One Mission—Two Campuses Campaign” sought funds to help with the construction of the Newtown facility.

And, most recently, in the early 2000s, funds were raised for the Education and Technology Center.

Sister was ahead of everyone in seeing the need for residence halls and expansion of student life beyond the parameters of a commuter mentality. As the “Paul Revere” of Grant and Frankford Avenues, she digested the changing demographics and knew that action needed to be taken before the enrollment boom from the boomers burst. She wanted to build a campus that would attract students from beyond Philadelphia, and she wanted to strengthen academic quality in all its undertakings, including service learning. Later in her presidency, she was forced to think more about safety and

security, wanting to retain the University’s reputation for having a very low incidence of crime and below average violations of residence policies.

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n summarizing Sister Francesca’s impact, it is tempting to label her as “the builder.” She was indeed a builder, but in fact, she was much more that just that. Known for her financial acumen, Sister’s contributions to the financial growth of the University are legion.

Holy Family University’s endowment grew from $600,000 in 1980 to $16 million currently. Successful fundraising and friend-raising begot additional success as politicians, business leaders, government agencies, and fellow

entrepreneurs rallied to fund a trajectory that clearly benefited so many through scholarships, programs, and all manner of initiatives. Her ability to network was a natural attribute, along with her comfort picking up the phone and calling someone for advice, or returning a favor. She secured her first million dollars from the late John Connelly in the mid-eighties. Never afraid to ask for money, Sister only asked when the need was significant and was known for careful stewardship.

Presidents of colleges and universities typically serve on many boards, and she served on many boards both sequentially and simultaneously. Only a politician running for office could outdo her in terms of a demanding social calendar. It was not unusual

to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner obligations on the same day. But, she drove herself to do whatever would help the University.

Some of the boards she served on included Saint Hubert High School, Father Judge High School, and Saint Charles Seminary. She is a past president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Northeast Philadelphia, and Resurrection University.

She also served on numerous task forces and committees, including the first community board that supported the entrance of Comcast into the local Philadelphia franchise.

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listen to them and learn which way the wind was blowing in Harrisburg and Washington. A charter president in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE), she joined her peers on road trips to Washington. They descended upon senators and representatives alike as a formidable pack of women advocating for and securing multi-million dollar grants benefiting their institutions and students. Many exciting initiatives, such as library collaboration, were funded by such cost-saving and benefit-gaining shared projects.

Sister also kept after governors of Pennsylvania to help Holy Family University and state representatives as well as congressmen and women.

Politicians got used to her calls and invitations to visit and they usually accepted. On more than one occasion, she enjoyed receiving one of those oversized checks that the governor or his representative were pleased to present. Then she made sure that the real check was delivered as promised.

Sister cultivated relationships carefully and over time. She was very aware of external forces politically, economically, and socially. This enabled her to learn from others in every field and see issues ahead of others. She had an uncanny sense of what might be a fad, and what should be taken seriously.

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they were common. She led strategic planning back in the mid-eighties, when it was called “long-range planning.” Often ahead of her peers at other small, independent colleges, she saw change coming and searched for solutions.

She was a champion of collaboration throughout her presidency. Whether it was the SEPCHE Consortium, partnering for global peace, cooperating with the neighbors, or listening to a high-ranking bishop from another country asking for Holy Family University’s help, she was always open for dialogue.

Ahead of others, she wanted to expand the recruiting circle geographically, offer distance learning, bring in foreign students, create new courses, develop hybrid programs, and reach out to new markets. Advocating the creation of accelerated degree programs—which began at the Newtown facility in 2002—in response to the need of working adults to advance their careers, Sister realized more classrooms were needed. The University acquired and renovated a facility at the intersection of Bristol Pike and Woodhaven

Road in Bensalem and the Division of Accelerated Learning (which now is part of the School of Business Administration and Extended Learning) expanded to that location.

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ot only did Sister Francesca feel that Holy Family needed to continue to develop programs, but she also felt that Holy Family would be more competitive as a university.

She knew that in Europe a “college” was perceived as being an extension of high school. Foreign students would not give a look at a college in the United States. She also knew that to qualify to become a university, a certain number of programs and schools were required. The academic area was reorganized several times and eventually settled into the format of four schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Nursing and Allied Health Professions.

Expansion of the University’s physical footprint was paralleled by diversification of its programs. The introduction of graduate degrees in education in 1990 was followed closely by the addition of those in business, nursing, counseling psychology, and criminal justice. Many certificate

Sister Francesca and members of the Board of Trustees (L-R): Ray Angelo, Albert Tegler Jr., Sister Rose Marie Griffin, CSFN, Board Chair Dennis Colgan, and Anne Marie Pettit ’69.

Sister Francesca, time and time again, would refer to herself as the “Girl from Mayfair.” She was proud to serve her community as she built Holy Family’s campus and academic standing, adding additional sites at Newtown and Bensalem and pushing for University status.

programs were added as well, especially in education. When the critical number of graduate programs was reached to qualify to apply to become a university, Sister made her move.

Envisioning the need for the college to become a university, she sought institutional membership in the prestigious International Association of University Presidents. Told that it would be very hard for a small institution like Holy Family University, run by a congregation of women, to get in, she, nevertheless, sought advice from her friends around the world and prevailed. Not only did the University gain prestige by becoming a member, but also her worldwide network of contacts resulted in numerous benefits in the form of exchanges with universities in Poland and other countries. The University explored contacts with China in partnership with West Chester

University. The result was its own memorandum for agreement with Guizhou University in China, which fostered faculty and student exchanges.

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s a grade school teacher, guidance counselor, and then principal at Nazareth Academy High School, Sister Francesca has always viewed the relationship between a faculty member and students as vitally important. One of the hallmarks of Holy Family University has been the low faculty-to-student ratio. She endeavored to keep the class sizes small to retain personalized learning opportunities and to foster the kind of mentoring that had shaped her own life significantly.

Student life programs underwent dramatic changes. Among these were the addition of numerous student clubs, expansion of honor societies, and the attainment of NCAA Division II designation for its athletic teams.

These were all efforts intended to facilitate the development of the wellrounded Holy Family graduate capable of extending the University’s Mission into the future through their own lives.

She surrounded herself with the faculty and staff that helped make this happen, while she focused on the infrastructure to support it.

Sister’s vision was global. She brought students from Poland and also recruited sisters from Poland and other CSFN provinces to teach or work at Holy Family. Her international friendships are legendary. She purposely reached out because she knew it would help the University. Holy Family was 19

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Members of student government celebrate Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, at a final “hot dog” luncheon reception celebrating her tremendous service to the University.

described many times as the “best kept secret in Northeast Philadelphia,”

by Philadelphia City Councilman and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Dennis O’Brien.

Sister wanted to let that secret out.

She started to trumpet the word in the 80s, fighting misconceptions and the fact that Holy Family was relatively unknown in Philadelphia. Sister is credited with seeing the need for marketing and branding and wisely spent funds on market research and branding in the mid-1990s. Several reiterations of Holy Family’s messaging, along with an improved website, logo, tagline, and radio ads aided the recognition of Holy Family in the greater Philadelphia area. Prominent billboards on I-95, the PA Turnpike, and other strategic locations got a rise out of Sister’s presidential peers. Holy Family was noticed by them as well.

After gaining stature as a university in 2002, Holy Family strengthened its position in the eyes of the public through increased advertising. Multimedia campaigns added to radio supplemented TV and bus tail ads, with occasional public transportation station dominance. Additionally critical was the University’s presence on the Internet.

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appearance on the public’s radar screen was Sister Francesca’s community involvement, which has made her somewhat of a legend over her long and active tenure.

Her influence beyond Philadelphia has grown over the years, since her appointment as chair of the International Association of University Presidents/UN Commission in Disarmament Education, Conflict Prevention and Peace. In this capacity, she has been responsible for organizing peace conferences in areas of conflict. Speakers from all over the world entered into dialog with college and university presidents to find solutions aimed at conflict resolution, peace, and disarmament through higher education.

Through her prominence as a member of the IAUP Executive Committee and attendance at the World Innovation Summit for Education in Doha, Qatar, she met Dr. Paul Kim, one of the speakers. They developed a relationship that resulted in collaboration on two outreach visits to Africa to deliver mobile technology and software that provides learning experiences for students living in developing countries.

Sister personally spent time with these students, teaching them English with their mobile learning devices.

rom 2007 on, when the economy began to sour and the entire world shook with financial challenges, and colleges and universities as well as corporations began to spiral down, Sister was still at the helm and faced even greater challenges than when she first assumed office. She persevered through the necessary restructuring and downsizing that preserved Holy Family University as a viable institution, and one positioned to continue strategic growth and transformation.

Planning to retire in 2010, after three decades as president, she postponed her exodus from the presidency, knowing that the power of external forces working against enrollment, undermining philanthropy, and questioning the wisdom and relevancy of the past were formidable at deeper levels than ever before. Certainly, Sister was ready to retire mentally, emotionally, and physically, and left for the Congregation’s General Chapter held at the Generalate in Rome, in the summer of 2011. Her official announcement to retire had been drafted and was to be released on her return to the States, but that did not happen. According to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dennis Colgan, the Board begged her to stay. While retirement was tempting, Sister’s sense of duty won, as it always has. The “girl from Mayfair” knew that you just do what you have to do: what the family needs you to do, what your Congregation needs you to do, what the Church needs you to do, what God needs you to do. And, if God needs you to do something, then you know He is going to help you do it. That secret explains how Sister Francesca has succeeded.

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ne of Sister Francesca’s most telling characteristics lies in her very simple desire to do the right and best thing for all concerned.

She is a woman of action, sometimes impatient because she wants to meet one need to be ready for the next. She takes the initiative to gather the right people around the table to problem-

solve or plan, or invites the sharing of expertise via conference call.

During the speech announcing her June 30, 2014, retirement, Sister Francesca explained what she felt was the secret of her success in these words: “I truly believe that I have received tremendous graces in my life, and I have tried to the best of my ability to give of myself to show appreciation for those graces. And, because God is never outdone in generosity, He responds to my giving by giving me more.”

Over the course of 33 years in office, she certainly has learned the power of the presidency, but her grounding in the values of the Judeo-Christian heritage and her advocacy of the dignity of the human person and the oneness of the human family have shaped her relationships. As president, she never forgot the bottom line and cautioned others to go past the achievement of minimum goals before planning to celebrate. She pushed everyone, but she pushed herself most. Yet, she would be the first to acknowledge that she did nothing alone. She hastens, always, to cite the “others” who should share the recognition bestowed on her. She prefers to cite the University’s Board of Trustees or her administration, faculty, and staff. She knows that it takes a great team to accomplish great things and one of her strengths as a leader has been to assemble talented individuals committed to common goals and outcomes.

honorary role, the university community knows that it will continue to benefit from her many accomplishments and ongoing efforts.

She is grateful for “family” and acknowledges it fully and with gratitude.

In her own words, she said “As I recall all the events of these past 32 years, my heart is filled with gratitude to God; to Blessed Mary of Jesus the Good Shepherd, the Foundress of the Congregations of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, whose spirit inspires the Mission and ideas of Holy Family University; to our visionary Sisters who laid the foundation for this ministry; to all the dedicated Sisters who have taught in these classrooms and worked in these offices; to the loyal lay faculty members who supported our Mission; to the dedicated members of the Board

of Trustees, whose wisdom and guidance have been invaluable; and to the thousands of students, whose success stories have made it all worthwhile.”

In leaving the presidency she said with great humility, “I feel so privileged to have been able to play a role in Holy Family’s tremendous transformation from a college to a university, from a small, local private school to one with students from other states and other countries.” Honest in sharing her views of 33 years in office, she said, “Along with the many successes, there have also been many challenges, but by the grace of God and with the help of a hard-working senior administration, faculty, and technical staff, Holy Family has emerged as a premier private institution of higher learning.“

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inistry that encompasses more than three decades is difficult to adequately describe. In reality, there is no aspect of university life that has not been shaped and advanced by her efforts. Yet, in all of this she remains the self-described “girl from Mayfair.”

In accepting the challenge of Teneor Votis each day, she has given considerably. It is this dedication to advancing the University’s Mission that the trustees recognized in unanimously endorsing her as President Emeritus. As Sister assumes her new 21

Communications continued from page 13 three new members of Holy Family’s Founders’ Society were recognized for cumulative contributions exceeding $100,000. They were Ray and Carol Angelo, the late Rose Casino, and Janet Mackiewicz ’99. The following new named scholarships were created and awarded: Anna Elizabeth Rider Nursing Scholarship, Biasiello Family Scholarship, Class of ’60 Scholarship, Elizabeth A. and John H. Reck Nursing Scholarship, Kathy Kelly-West Nursing Scholarship. Regina “Gerty” Rocks Memorial Scholarship, Stacy Vivino Cancer Survivor Scholarship, and Wetzel Family Scholarship.

Lastly, under our U. S. Department of Education Title III “Strengthening Institutions” Grant, $306,000 is available to match contributions to general endowment. As we enter the final year of the grant, we are well ahead of goal.

Contributions already received total more than $293,000, or 95% of the total available match.

The University’s Events Staff joined the Division of Development and Alumni in October. This team actively

supports planning and execution of fundraising and alumni events, and also other campus gatherings and activities for both internal and external groups. Room rental income rose by 6% to nearly $57,000 this past year and represents an increasingly important source of revenue.

Alumni and Parents

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he Office of Alumni and Parents hosted two school reunions this past year. In October, the School of Nursing and Allied Health held its annual Alumni Reunion and Distinguished Lecture. This year’s lecture was delivered by Sister Callista Roy, CSJ, PhD, RN, FAAN. Sister Callista is a noted nurse theorist. During the event, a distinguished nursing alumni award was also presented to Peg Knight, RN, ’84 BSN, ’93 MEd. Peg is the former Executive Director, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention, for the State of New Jersey.

In March, the School of Education held its Alumni Reunion. The program was a panel discussion. Panelists, who discussed opportunities and challenges in today’s classroom, included

Members of the Class of 1964 taken at the Golden Anniversary Luncheon last November.

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Amy Ellison ‘06, Jennifer Marsico ‘99/M’11, Kevin Michell ‘13, Rob Odri ‘13, Dianna Ruderick ‘06/M’12, Cindy Sullivan ‘06/M’10, and Nick Weber ‘13.

Both the nursing and education events were attended by students and faculty as well as graduates.

The annual holiday luncheon for 50th Anniversary Alumni—Classes of 1958 through 1964—took place in the President’s Dining Room in the Campus Center on November 21st.

More than 30 Golden Anniversary graduates, primarily from the Class of 1964, attended. Members of the Class of 1964 also participated in the Commencement Mass of Thanksgiving on May 16 and attended the undergraduate commencement on May 17. They designated their Golden Anniversary gifts to match the Senior Legacy Gift of the Class of 2014.

The 2014 Senior Legacy Campaign was closed with a reception and pinning ceremony on April 23rd. The seniors were congratulated on their upcoming graduation and welcomed to the Alumni Association. The graduating class raised $5,000 to be used for renovations in Room 115 of the Campus Center.

The first Alumni Fall Picnic was held on campus on September 29th. It was attended by over 30 alumni as well as staff members from Student Life and the Alumni Office. Father James MacNew celebrated Mass for the group in the newly renovated Campus Center Chapel. Attendees spent the afternoon outdoors enjoying a barbecue, music, games, and camaraderie with their former classmates. A May networking event for alumni, faculty, staff, and graduating seniors was held at Maggie’s Waterfront Café in May. Hosted by alumni office staff, this gathering gave students an opportunity to connect with professors and alumni.

The Family and Friends group continues to actively support our

University and students. Activities this year included participation in Orientation for parents of new students and the annual Bingo, which was held in April and netted $12,000. Electronic communications with and among our alumni continue to grow. The Alumni Facebook page and Twitter feed are growing in popularity. Weekly e-blasts are enjoying an open rate of nearly 25%.

Marketing and Communications

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his year was momentous for the Marketing and Communication department as it launched a new tagline, new brand look, new website, fresh messaging, and its first significant external marketing campaign in well over a year.

In February, the new tagline—The Value of Family—was shared with the campus community ahead of the plans to launch the public face of the University’s rebranding. In March, Holy Family’s completely new website, with a backend content management system (CMS), went live. Immediately on the heels of the website, the brand campaign debuted throughout Philadelphia. Billboards, television commercials, radio spots, transport posters, and a complete graphic takeover of the Frankford Transportation Center all gave the University an extremely visible boost in the community. This marketing push lays the foundation for future

messaging and for support for enrollment efforts in the future.

The University also enjoyed momentum in the Philadelphia new market.

Beginning with the announcement of Sister Francesca’s retirement, we garnered significant press coverage of our Charter Week festivities, a collaboration with the Philadelphia Police and Terrorism teams for a joint simulation exercise with our nursing students, the announcement of Sister Maureen McGarrity’s appointment to the presidency, and, just after the fiscal year, our significant ranking in MONEY® magazine.

In addition, as in past years, the creative, editorial, and web team produced hundreds of projects for campus clients, from brochures and flyers to videos and social media campaigns.

Mission

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his past year, the Mission department created a series of two-minute “Mission-on-Demand” videos to increase mission awareness among all constituencies. The initial videos feature faculty and staff and future videos will expand to include students, alumni, trustees, and others. The videos are accessible on the University website under the mission tab but will be used in other formats for mission orientation and education for faculty, staff, and students, including adjunct faculty and transfer students. The videos are also designed to acquaint visitors to

the university website with the mission, including prospective students, their parents, or potential employees, and others. The mission core values are emphasized in the testimonies of those who live and work the mission daily.

The University’s Vice President for Mission serves on the Mission Advancement Committee (MAC) of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth to assist with communication and integration of the mission and charism of The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth with their sponsored ministries, which include Holy Family University. New MAC projects were initiated this year. First is the rearticulation of the core values of the Congregation to be used as tools in understanding common principles that are foundational to the work of the sponsored ministries. Second is the development of a common body of orientation materials that may be used to orient new board members at the sponsored ministries with fundamental information on the history, charism, mission, heritage, and vision of the Sisters. The work will continue next year.

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dditionally, the Vice President for Mission served on the planning committee and participated at the annual conference for mission officers sponsored by the Association for Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) held in Washington, DC, at the end of January 2014.

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financial reports Revenues, Expenses, and Increase in Fund Balance For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014

Total Contributions

($000s)

Unrestricted

$368

Restricted

$542

Events

$298

Endowment

$360

Capital

$1,117

Planned Giving

---

Total

events (11%)

$2,685

Endowments (13%)

Restricted (20%)

Unrestricted (14%)

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Capital (42%)

Revenues

($000s)

Tuition and Fees

$53,298

Federal, state, private gifts and grants

2,081

Fund-raising income (scholarship Ball and Golf Outing)

$232

interest income

$292

net room and board gain on Investments

Tuition and Fees (91%)

$1,532 $141

other sources (bookstore, vending, and room rental)

$191

satisfaction of program restriction $648

Expenses

other sources (.3%)

$56

gain on sale of fixed assets

Total Unrestricted Revenues

satisfaction of program restriction (1%)

$58,471

($000s)

Education and General:

gain on sale of fixed assets (.2%) gain on investments (3%) net room and board (.1%)

Institutional Support (17%)

federal, State, private gifts and grants (3.5%) fund-raising income (.4%) Interest Income (.5%)

Institutional based student aid (29%)

Instructional $19,535 Academic Support

$4,430

Student Services

$5,552

Institutional Support

$9,402

Institutional based student aid

$16,164

Total Education and General Expenditures

Increase in Fund Balance

$55,083

$3,388

Student Services (10%)

Instructional (36%)

Academic Support (8%)

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dedication

The Report of the President 2013-2014 is dedicated to the memory of four irreplaceable members of Holy Family University’s community who died in the last year. We honor all in our community who have passed and remember them in our prayers. For this Report, we would like to specifically recognize four academic leaders at Holy Family University: Former Deans Anthony DiPrimio, PhD, Regina Hobaugh, PhD, and Christine Rosner, PhD, and Former Associate Dean Antoinette Schiavo, EdD.

Anthony J. DiPrimio, PhD Dr. DiPrimio, whose area of expertise was human resources management, taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels before serving as Dean of the School of Business Administration for 5 years and retiring in 2014. A renaissance man, he was an animated storyteller, a master at melding classical wisdom with modern solutions. He was refined, a man of dignity and kindness, a gentleman, charming, engaging, and humorous. Students loved him and raved about him. He was a true mentor who cared deeply about his students and wanted them to succeed. As a leader, he was reflective and collegial, congenial and collaborative. A colleague described him as a “consummate human resources professional who dedicated much of his free time during his time in human resources and at the end of his career to teaching and mentoring the next generation of human resources and business leaders.” To a number of students, he was an adorable father figure.

Renowned for his stories and jokes, he was a rare figure who could keep students riveted until he revealed the punch line or point of the story.

Regina Hobaugh, PhD A loyal graduate of Holy Family University, Class of 1967, she served the students and university community for 41 years, rising to the rank of professor, School of Arts and Sciences, and teaching philosophy until she was named Dean of Arts and Sciences, a post she held for 5 years until her retirement in 2010. A founding member of the Mission Effectiveness Team, she continued to serve faithfully throughout her career. Active and engaged in the life of the University and ever present for events and committee work, she had great impact. Faculty members described her as “strong, kind and compassionate, knowledgeable, approachable, an honest leader who helped people become better educators, smart and curious, a class act and a brilliant woman, and a good listener. She maintained an opendoor policy, and was willing to listen and help. She cared deeply about her alma mater and about the students as well as faculty. Students remember her as “patient, outstanding teacher, an amazing woman, a trusted mentor, a great lady, one who encouraged discussion and openness to all sides of a question.”

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Christine Rosner, RN, MSN, PhD Dr. Rosner served at the university for 30 years. Joining the faculty as an assistant Professor in 1982, Dr. Rosner achieved the rank of full professor in 1990. She subsequently took on the role of Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, a position in which she served from 2006 through 2012. She was “professional” in every sense of the word, exemplary as a nurse and as an administrator. She inspired her faculty. She was a realist, who could make tough decisions, but she weighed them carefully, aligning herself strategically and focusing on outcomes. Never resting on her laurels, she was always learning more, maintaining awareness of changes in the field of nursing and the education of nurses, reaching out to network with those who could support her in her responsibilities, always integrating, adapting, a true role model. Her leadership resulted in graduates achieving NCLEX scores in the mid-nineties, competitive with the best among Holy Family’s peers.

Antoinette Schiavo, EdD Dr. Schiavo served as Associate Dean of the School of Education for 20 years.

Prior to the College becoming a University, she headed the Office of Graduate Studies before assuming this role. She was known for her dedicated work ethic and determination, which showed itself as courage during her struggle with serious health issues in the last years before retirement in 2013. Dr. Schiavo was a knowledgeable resource, especially in the relationship with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She will be remembered for loyalty to Holy Family that was unmatched except for her generosity and love for children, be it a child of a colleague or a youngster from Alpha House. Faculty colleagues recollect her thoughtfulness and consideration, and her role as their mentor. She knew all of the adjuncts. She loved the mission and epitomized the core value “Family” in her relationships with those of all ages, reaching out to the adult students as well, and supporting Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society for part-time students. In all her decisions, students came first. Her door was always open to them.

Non-Discrimination Statement Holy Family University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. This policy extends to all educational, employment, and service programs at the University and complies with applicable federal laws. For information regarding compliance matters, the University’s ADA/Section 504 and Title IX Compliance Officer may be reached at the Human Resources Department, Holy Family Hall Room 209, 267-341-3479.

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board of trustees & Executive officers

Board Officers Dennis J. Colgan

Sister M. Rita Partyka, CSFN, ’65 Vice Chair

Sister M. Rosemarie Griffin, CSFN, ’63

Chair

Ray Angelo

Sister Kathleen Maciej, CSFN

William Strecker

Dennis J. Colgan

Dominic Marano

Anthony J. Szuszczewicz

Matthew G. McFillin, CPA, CFF

Albert M. Tantala Sr., PE

President and CEO Westinghouse Lighting Corporation Chairman Emeritus, Barthco International, Inc. President, Cove Investments, LP

Kamal Dua

Lead Partner, Advisory Services, Mitchell & Titus LLP

Luz Duque-Hammershaimb, MD

Retired Vice President, Clinical Development, MedImmune, Inc./ Astra Zeneca

Anne M. Gallagher

Educator and Volunteer

Principal, Saint Adalbert School President, Marano Truck Lines Managing Director, KPMG LLP

George W. Nise

Retired President and CEO, Beneficial Bank

Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, ’59, PhD President, ex officio Holy Family University

Carolyn Padovano, RN, PhD

Secretary

President and CEO, Kingsbury, Inc. President, CEO, and Chairman of The Board Polonia Bank President, Tantala Associates, LLC, Engineers & Architects

Albert W. Tegler Jr.

President, Tegler McHenry Associates Inc.

Robert E. Tepfer

First Vice President and Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Director of Health IT Center for the Advancement of Health IT, RTI International

Matthew Topley

Sister Rita Partyka, CSFN, ’65

Robert Truitt

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Mount Nazareth

Loretta Hennessey ’71

Sister Gemma Pepera, CSFN

John W. Turner Jr.

Carl F. Gregory

Chairman Emeritus, Third Federal Bank

Sister Rosemarie F. Griffin, CSFN, ’63

President, L. Hennessey Associates LLC

Sister Marie Kielanowicz, CSFN

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Anne Marie Pettit ’69 Retired Principal, Towers Watson

Senior Equity Trader Turner Investment Partners Retired President, Beverage Division, Crown Holdings, Inc. CEO, Turner Industries

Mary Keirans Vassallo ’85 Community Volunteer

Patrick T. Ryan, Esq.

Attorney, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP

Senior Administration

Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, ’59, PhD

James E. Trusdell, MBA

Michael Markowitz, PhD

Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, PhD

Margaret Swoboda Kelly, MA

Robert Wetzel, JD

President Provost

Vice President for Finance and Administration Vice President for Mission

Sister Marcella Binkowski, CSFN, EdD Vice President for Student Life

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Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President for Development and Alumni