Seattle University PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2013
MISSION
VALUES
Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.
CARE
We put the good of students first. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
We value excellence in learning with great teachers who are active scholars. DIVERSITY
Vision
We will be the premier independent university of the Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration and service to society.
We celebrate educational excellence achieved through diversity.
FAITH
We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the enrichment from many faiths of our university community. JUSTICE
We foster a concern for justice and the competence to promote it. LEADERSHIP
We seek to develop responsible leaders committed to the common good.
MIND SPIRIT TEACHING RESEARCH LOCAL GLOBAL TRADITION INNOVATION ACADEMICS CAREERS HEAVEN EARTH 2
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Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President, Seattle University
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FROM PRESIDENT SUNDBORG
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY Charting a Course for the Future, Built on Excellence
Last year, the Board of Trustees appointed me to a fourth fiveyear term. As I move into my 16th year as Seattle University’s president, I find myself a bit more reflective than usual. Looking back on the past decade and a half, I see a university that truly has come into its own. As you will read in this report, all of us who are part of the Seattle University community have much to be proud of. Our campus is alive with energy, galvanized by a shared sense of mission, highly regarded for distinctive programs and ready to be an even greater force for good in the community and in the world. As president of this great institution, I also am mindful of the challenges and disruptive factors confronting all of higher education today. We know that students and their parents, still affected by the economic downturn, are struggling to afford college, understandably questioning the value of a degree and rightfully expecting that an education will result in a good job. We see a proliferation of online courses offered for free or at little cost, with some wondering whether the classroom experience as we know it is on its way to extinction. At the same time, we know students encounter an evolving employment market that demands new skills and preparation, particularly in the sciences. Here at Seattle University, we respond to these realities by taking concrete steps to meet today’s students where they are and provide them an education for success in their professions and lives. This means doing everything in our power to ensure that qualified students are not turned away or forced to abandon their studies at SU for financial reasons. It means adapting our curricular offerings to better position our students in today’s job market, particularly by deepening our investment in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and health sciences. And it means incorporating new opportunities for online learning that complement and enrich—but never replace—the great classroom environment and Jesuit education for which our university is and will always be known.
In the coming years, we will enhance the SU educational experience by investing more significantly in our infrastructure, especially technology. We will take advantage of our location in a vibrant, global city and strengthen and build partnerships in the community to open up new ways for our students to learn and develop as professionals and people. Yes, we will adapt to a changing higher education landscape, but we will do this in a way that aligns with our core Jesuit educational values. Whatever the methods and modes we use in delivering a Seattle University education, we will be true to who we are—an institution dedicated to educating the whole person, forming outstanding, principled professionals and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. We are, and always will be, an institution committed to excellence with purpose.
Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. President, Seattle University
Educating the
MIND At Seattle University, students don’t have to choose between what matters most to them. Here, it’s not a choice between academic rigor or spiritual fulfillment; great teaching or meaningful research; a world-class education or a thriving urban setting. What makes Seattle University unique is the power of and.
~ The Chapel of St. Ignatius is a place for quiet reflection, service and gathering in solidarity.
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Enriching the
SPIRIT Academic Excellence
Service Learning
A Seattle University education is hands-on, one that thrives through collaboration, collegial learning, critical thinking, artful problem solving and a lively exchange of ideas. Our students are active learners with a curiosity to explore the world and make it a better place.
Jesuit education means more than acquiring knowledge. The Jesuits believe what you do with that knowledge is just as important. At Seattle University, students are encouraged to grow personally and spiritually, testing their values, developing a sense of responsibility for themselves and their community and learning about making ethical choices in their lives.
The personalized nature of an SU education contributes greatly to its quality: classes are small (the average undergraduate course has 19 students, graduate course 16), taught by professors who provide a learning environment conducive to successful outcomes. Seattle University students have a strong track record of achieving academic honors including two Rhodes Scholars and four Udall Scholars. The university is tied for #3 in the nation among master’s institutions for the number of scholars in the Fulbright program, the international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Students Per Classroom
Academic Honors (Cumulative) Rhodes
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Udall
75% 28 14
Truman Undergrad
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Seattle University’s students, faculty and staff volunteer at more than three times the national average. As a result, The Princeton Review ranked Seattle University in the top 20 universities in the nation for its “Town Gown Relations” (how well students interact with community). Undergrads in Community Service
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NSF
Three out of four Seattle University undergraduate students serve the community through volunteer activities, internships and professional development. In all, students contribute 200,000 hours of volunteer service annually, with an economic value of nearly $4.3 million.
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Seattle University is among the most elite schools in the country for the number of Truman Scholars it has produced, a total of 14. And the National Science Foundation’s prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship, for graduate-level research in the physical and social sciences, selected eight Seattle University students over the past decade.
25% SU
Washington Monthly Rankings
2nd for service
National Avg.
Our undergrads participate in community service at triple the national rate each year. SU students contribute about 200,000 hours, with an economic value of nearly $4.3 million.
Seattle University is ranked #2 in the nation among master’s universities by Washington Monthly for service.
MIND & SPIRIT
Awards and high rankings for academic rigor, sustainability, community service and social justice are among Seattle University’s touchstones of excellence.
U.S. News & World Report Top 10 in the West
Seattle University ranks #10 among 121 regional universities in the West that provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s degree programs, according to U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2013. The university has maintained a spot in the top 10 consistently for more than a decade. Additionally, the university continues to rank among the top undergraduate and master’s degree engineering programs in the United States. Best Graduate Schools
Seattle University School of Law has the #1 legal writing program nationwide and is #12 in the nation among part-time programs, according to U.S. News & World Report: Best Grad Schools 2012. The Albers School of Business and Economics’ part-time MBA program is ranked #2 in the Northwest among graduate business programs. In the graduate specialization rankings, the Albers accounting program ranked #19 in the nation and the entrepreneurship program #25. The Albers Leadership Executive MBA program is ranked #23 in the nation in its category, marking the fourth year the program has landed in the top 25. The Princeton Review
Seattle University is one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, The Best 377 Colleges. Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and just three colleges outside the U.S. are profiled in this leading go-to guide for prospective students and their parents.
Bloomberg Businessweek
Albers School of Business and Economics is in the top 40 among private business schools in the U.S., #7 in the West and #2 in the Northwest. Albers faculty received an A+ for teaching. Top Honors in Service
When it comes to student success, Seattle University ranks among the top schools for service learning or community volunteer work, according to U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2013. Among master’s universities, Seattle University ranks #2 in the nation for the second consecutive year for the number of staff supporting community service, the number of academic courses that incorporate service as well as scholarships for community service, according to Washington Monthly. Washington Monthly also included Seattle University in its top 10 based on the number of alumni who go on to serve in the Peace Corps, relative to school size. Twenty-one Seattle University alumni are currently in the Peace Corps and 342 have served since the agency was founded in 1961. Alumni Serving in the Peace Corps = 2 past alumni in service
= 2 current alumni in service
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Diversity at Seattle University
SEATTLE U HAS THE STATE’S MOST RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION. Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Creates a Fuller Experience
Closing the Gap in Hispanic Graduation Rates
A total of 30 percent of SU’s students are from culturally diverse groups and seven percent are international students.
Seattle University ranks #1 among private universities nationwide for increasing graduation rates and closing the gap between Hispanic and Caucasian students, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. SU ranks #2 for increasing the overall graduation rate of Hispanic students by 31.7 percent during a six-year period (2004–10). The Caucasian to Hispanic graduation rate gap was 5.3 percent in 2010, compared to 23.2 percent in 2004.
The School of Law is the largest and most ethnically diverse law school in the Northwest.
23.2%
2004 Caucasian to Hispanic graduation gap
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2010 Caucasian to Hispanic graduation gap
“Seattle University has a long and distinguished history of being a gateway institution for talented students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. From the day they step onto our campus, we commit ourselves to their success and graduation from our university. We are very pleased to have our accomplishments with our students recognized in this way by The Education Trust.” —Provost Isiaah Crawford
MIND & SPIRIT
A major focus of service is the Seattle University Youth Initiative. The initiative unites the university and wider community in a pipeline of support for the success of young people starting with pre-kindergarten and continuing through college.
Commitment to Youth
Launched in 2011, the Seattle University Youth Initiative (SUYI) focuses on improving the academic achievement of low-income youth in the Bailey Gatzert neighborhood, south of campus. Faculty, staff and students join with the City of Seattle, faith communities, foundations and more than 50 community organizations in the Youth Initiative’s long-term commitment to build a better future for today’s children.
SUYI Notable Achievements
SU worked with five local nonprofits to extend the school day by 90 minutes for 180 Bailey Gatzert Elementary School students. The after-school program did not exist prior to 2010. Initial results, based on the district’s Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), suggest that participating students increased math scores by 29 percent and reading scores by 13 percent. This past summer, the university collaborated with 10 community organizations to offer learning and enrichment activities to more than 300 neighborhood children and youth, which represents a 100 percent increase in participation from the prior year. SU partnered with Seattle Housing Authority to obtain a $10.4 million “Choice Neighborhood” grant, which provides $1.5 million for early learning, summer learning and college prep programs for more than 300 neighborhood children. With the support of community partners such as SU and the Youth Initiative, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School had the highest increase in state test scores of any Seattle public school this past academic year, according to a report by Seattle Public Schools. The Youth Initiative was called out in the report as a program helping the school "tremendously."
A Seattle University student works with a third grader at Bailey Gatzert Elementary’s after-school program
Community and Family Services Partners include:
– Seattle Police Department – Catholic Community Services Village Spirit Center – Harborview Medical Center – Northwest Harvest – Neighborhood House – Pratt Fine Arts Center – Seattle Housing Authority – Swedish Hospital – United Way of King County – Yesler Community – St. Francis House
New year, new roles Faculty member Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, PhD, was named the first director of SU's Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture; and William Ehmann, PhD, associate provost for research and graduate education.
School Partners include:
– Bailey Gatzert Elementary – Washington Middle School – Garfield High School Youth-serving Organization Partners include:
– City of Seattle Parks and Recreation – Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Childhaven – College Success Foundation – Rotary Boys & Girls Club – Seattle Science Foundation – King County Juvenile Detention Services
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2012 Presidential Award
“SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SERVES AS A NATIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFERENCE HIGHER EDUCATION CAN MAKE ON ITS NEIGHBORS.� The Seattle Times
The White House honored Seattle University with the 2012 Presidential Award for community service, the highest recognition by the federal government to a college or university for its civic engagement, service learning and volunteerism. The university was one of only five in the nation to receive this honor and the only university cited as a Promise Neighborhood recipient for its coordinated, youth-focused service that supports the educational and social needs of children.
TEACHING RESEARCH Excellent teaching, supported by high-quality faculty who are experts in their fields, ensures an intellectually challenging education central to our mission in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
~ Chemistry Professor Vicky Minderhout, PhD, named Washington’s Professor of the Year for 2012 by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). She was the only professor in the state to receive the prestigious award.
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“All of my professors have been excellent and the way they think about their subjects is inspiring. I found new ways of thinking that I tried to model, rather than simply accumulate information.” — Ed Charlesworth, ’14, double major in chemistry and mathematics
Reaching Excellence: Great Teaching
STEM Education
At Seattle University, a community of faculty and colleagues, in partnership with students, achieve a total educational experience encompassing the classroom, campus and community that develops competence, character and leadership.
Enrollments are higher, faculty are more accomplished outside the classroom and ambitions are much greater for students in the College of Science and Engineering.
Outstanding teaching is sustained by active involvement in research, scholarship and artistic endeavor. Faculty publish award-winning books and major scholarly articles and engage in cutting-edge research in their fields of study. Their work addresses the most pressing cultural, ethical and scientific issues of our time. The Core of a Jesuit Education
There’s renewed vigor in the pursuit of excellence. And it starts at the very foundation of an SU education with an overhaul of the university's Core curriculum. Next fall, the Core will have a markedly different look and feel, the first major changes to the curriculum in 25 years. This academic year, students had a taste of the new Core with a selection of pilot courses. The revision of the Core, the sequence of required courses that spans the four years of a typical undergraduate experience, is long in the making. Led by Core Director and Assistant Professor Jeff Philpott, PhD, the new Core is explicitly designed around a set of learning objectives that define the knowledge, skills and values students will develop. They are Jesuit Catholic intellectual traditions; disciplinary knowledge and integrative learning; communication; and global engagement. The decision to revise the Core is traced back to recommendations from strategic planning committees in the 2007–08 academic year. That also was the time President Sundborg called for the creation of “a new Core for the new student of the new world.”
Interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) continues to boom. In both quantity and quality, STEM faculty grows as departments prepare to offer a second Core science course for the first time and more undergraduate students choose science majors. 2011–12 STEM Graduates 54% Racial & Ethnic Minorities
There were 215 STEM graduates in 2011–12 and 54 percent of those are from culturally and ethnically diverse groups.
STEM Research Grants 26 Grants
Total: $4 mil.
11 Grants
2012: $2 mil.
In 2012, faculty received 11 research grants worth nearly $2 million. Total grants awarded to SU STEM faculty is 26, with a value of more than $4 million.
New Science Programs
The College of Science and Engineering offers two new bachelor of science degree programs in biology, preparing students for careers in biomedical research and health fields. Marine and Conservation Biology: Students deeply investigate the critical issues affecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems throughout the world. Students will extend their education to include a global experience directly applicable to their major. Molecular and Cell Biology: This program introduces students to courses with a biotechnology core. Associated laboratory experience and introductory courses in biology and genetics will lay the foundation for careers in biotechnical/ biomedical research, professional health programs or graduate school.
New year, new roles The university hired Scott McClellan, former White House Press Secretary, as its new vice president for communications and Richard Fehrenbacher, PhD, inaugural director of continuing, online and professional education. Connie Kanter was named CFO and vice president for finance and business affairs.
TEACHING & RESEARCH
“Each year here brought me new insights into various educational and career paths, mostly through one-on-one conversations with faculty.” —Hannah Franklin, ’12, Biology major
Care with Compassion: Values-based Nursing
Seattle University College of Nursing prepares compassionate nursing professionals equipped with the skills and hands-on experience to serve the health care needs of the community, especially those with the greatest need. Established in 1935, the College of Nursing embraces the Jesuit tradition of developing the whole person and focuses on the connections between the practical, academic, spiritual and humane needs of individuals. The program prepares nurse leaders and health care professionals who make a difference in the field through their compassionate work. Alumni are employed at many of the leading medical centers and health care facilities in the region, including Harborview Medical Center and Swedish Hospital. Clinical Performance Lab
At the College of Nursing, learning is enriched by a state-ofthe-art simulation lab that mirrors a clinic and hospital setting. The Clinical Performance Lab (CPL) is an established leader in the nursing simulation community. Located a few blocks from Seattle University's main campus at Swedish Cherry Hill Medical Center, the 20,000-square-foot facility allows students to translate theoretical knowledge into a safe clinical experience using realistic patient scenarios. Mannequins used in the laboratory are capable of numerous physiological states and responses, giving the student the most real experience possible. Additionally, each student in the nurse practitioner and midwifery tracks of the master’s program are provided standardized patient opportunities in the simulated six-room outpatient clinic. Students are paired with trained actors who take them through real patient simulations and provide immediate feedback for further developing their advanced practice assessment and diagnostic skills. With a dedicated simulation coordinator on staff to manage the simulation process, our nursing instructors are able to focus more closely on student learning outcomes.
In addition to high-fidelity simulation areas, the CPL houses an adult acute care simulation suite, centrally located in the lab and is designed for realistic, clinical practice. This 24-bed suite allows students the opportunity for extensive skill learning and practice time. Danuta Wojnar, RN, PhD, associate professor and chair of maternal/child and family nursing, is one of only 20 individuals selected nationwide as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow. She will participate in a three-year leadership development program that aims to build effectiveness in improving the health care system. Wojnar’s research focuses on the promotion of health and health care for underserved and vulnerable populations. Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Seattle University’s commitment to sustainability and educating leaders for a just and humane world coalesces with excellent teaching and scholarship in the new Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability. The center, which will engage all of the university's eight colleges and schools, aims to position SU as a definitive leader in the scholarship and teaching of environmental justice and sustainability. The center will present lectures, symposia and workshops on the subject matter to inspire engagement with the broader community and high-level policy discourse. With its distinctive focus on environmental justice, the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability will facilitate global partnerships and opportunities for scholarship that connect worldwide programs, especially those within the global network of Jesuit universities that support community service.
Washington State Book Award College of Education Professor Katherine Schlick Noe’s first novel, Something to Hold, won a 2012 Washington State Book Award. Schlick Noe based the book on her childhood living on Native American reservations in the Northwest.
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A Tradition of Faculty Scholars
Phillip Thompson, PhD Professor and Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Leticia Guardiola-Sáenz, PhD Assistant Professor of Christian Scriptures
The worldwide attention Phillip Thompson gains for his humanitarian engineering efforts speaks to his work in finding new solutions for the problems of water and sanitation in developing nations. He has received numerous grants and awards from organizations such as Engineers Without Borders USA and the National Science Foundation.
Leticia Guardiola-Sáenz explores new ways to make Christian Scriptures relevant to contemporary audiences. The author of nearly 50 publications, papers and lectures is a co-editor of The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible and The Peoples’ Bible: New Revised Standard Version, both published by Fortress Press.
Richard Delgado, JD University Professor, School of Law
Daniel Dombrowski, PhD Professor of Philosophy
Richard Delgado, the author of more than 180 journal articles and 29 books, is one of the most cited legal scholars on race and the law in the nation. He was among those who sought to bring civil rights into the modern age with critical race theory, a body of scholarship that explores how racism is embedded in laws and legal institutions.
Philosopher Daniel Dombrowski writes some of the most important books and scholarly papers in his discipline, which he modestly calls “a series of footnotes to Plato.” His prolific efforts include 130 published journal articles and 17 books, including one he worked on for 30 years.
LOCAL Engagement
Educating students to be global citizens is a defining characteristic of SU. It’s also vital to meeting our objective of providing a highquality education that equips students with the knowledge and skills to be leaders in their chosen professions. ~
The campus of Seattle University is in the heart of the city.
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GLOBAL Impact
Great School, Great Location
Local Roots, Global Reach
Seattle University students take to the city’s streets, hills, forests, museums, theaters, hospitals, biotech companies and other businesses as part of their educational experience. Seattle the city and Seattle the university are laboratories of learning— inspirational and innovative.
Many companies and organizations that call the Seattle region home employ graduates of Seattle University and offer internships to current students. They include:
Seattle is a global city that’s vibrant and progressive. All within strolling distance of campus is the artsy Capitol Hill neighborhood and some of the most culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the Northwest—the Central District, Little Ethiopia, Little Saigon and the International District.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The central location of the campus means a short jaunt to downtown, Pioneer Square, the famous Pike Place Market, CenturyLink Field—home to the Seahawks and Sounders FC soccer—and Safeco Field, where the Mariners play. Add to that, Redhawks Division I basketball at KeyArena at Seattle Center and women's basketball at Connolly Center, soccer, softball and baseball. Our location is close to great hills for hiking, slopes for skiing and snowshoeing—all within an hour’s drive—water sports in nearby Puget Sound and Lake Union, and popular spots for music, movies, shopping, food and coffee.
Expeditors
There are plenty of success stories at SU with links to homegrown businesses, many of them global. All these factors offer compelling reasons why Seattle University is the university of choice.
Amazon.com The Boeing Company Costco Wholesale Microsoft One Reel PACCAR Inc Seattle Children’s Hospital Swedish Hospital T-Mobile Virginia Mason Medical Center Wells Fargo and many more…
In 2012 Seattle University bestowed an honorary degree on Mark Pigott, chairman and CEO of PACCAR Inc.
LOCAL & GLOBAL
Educating our students to be global citizens—a mission that carries forth and continues with our alumni—is a defining characteristic of Seattle University.
Citizens of the World
Converging on a New Global Model
At Seattle University, global education is more than an isolated theory—it touches every school, from the College of Education to the School of Theology and Ministry, from courses and programs rooted in faith and the arts to sciences, education, humanities, engineering and beyond.
For both students and faculty, research opportunities go well beyond the confines of campus. Ever hear of convergence sites? That’s what SU calls priority international locations with partners with complementary missions. Convergence sites have a strong Jesuit presence and universities that are academically aligned with SU. The sites will provide connections to local communities, global partnerships, hands-on learning and service projects. Seattle University students can expect transformative work experience in new cultures and opportunities to learn more about social justice. The first site is in Managua, Nicaragua, at the University of Central America (UCA).
Educating students to be global citizens is vital to providing an education that equips them with the knowledge and skills to be leaders in their chosen professions. The university fosters an environment that is culturally rich with opportunities for intellectual awakening. Through immersion programs and education abroad offerings, students expand the breadth and real-world applications of their chosen majors in a host country where they learn about culture and language through exploration and interaction.
Explore the World
Seattle University offers international opportunities for courses, internships, service learning, ministry and applied projects. The Education Abroad office serves as a central source to faculty and students who plan study outside the country. While earning credit toward their degrees, more than 500 students study abroad in 45 countries each year, most on programs directly sponsored by Seattle University. Popular countries of study include Mexico, Japan, Belize, Denmark, Spain and France. Junior Courtney Clark shares knowledge and laughs with students in Mae Nam Khun, Thailand.
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Going Global
“By having a set of partners at convergence sites, our students, staff and faculty can have an impact on each of these locations and learn lessons we can apply in our lives and work.” -Victoria Jones, associate provost for global engagement
WHAT ARE CONVERGENCE SITES? A convergence site is built around significant, long-term relationships with global partners in a focused geographic area. Victoria Jones, associate provost for global engagement, stresses the two-way nature of this relationship. “We’re not just dropping in and visiting,” says Jones, who oversees the sites. “We’re looking for something that’s deep, mutual and meaningful. We want to have an impact on the local community and learn from our partners.” The idea behind the convergence sites is for SU faculty and staff to engage with international partners in a way that meets their strategic goals and aligns with Seattle University’s academic program and mission— particularly its Jesuit values—while addressing the logistical needs of international collaboration.
WHY WAS NICARAGUA CHOSEN AS THE FIRST CONVERGENCE SITE? The university already has a strong historical tie to its sister Jesuit school, University of Central America (UCA), largely through the existing faculty and staff immersion trips. The presence of several Seattle-based NGOs in Managua and Granada provides an added advantage.
WHAT WILL A CONVERGENCE SITE LOOK LIKE? SU and UCA already have a number of collaborative activities in the works. As one example, a group of students from UCA will come to SU for a course on business strategy and innovation. And arrangements are underway for SU students to study at UCA as part of the new Core curriculum’s requirement that students take a globally oriented course for one quarter. Other reciprocally beneficial opportunities are being set up for SU students to hone their Spanish language skills and for UCA students to become more proficient in English.
A Rich Academic & Athletic
TRADITION Educating and caring for the whole person means providing a fulfilling environment for learning. While traditions such as intercollegiate athletics connect to our history, investments in cutting-edge facilities and sustainable practices will lead us into the future.
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The award-winning Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons
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A Constant Drive for
INNOVATION Award-winning Library
Library Journal, the most widely read periodical in the library industry, recognized Seattle University’s Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons with a “New Landmark Library” award in 2012 for its powerful blend of architecture, design and services. Seattle University’s library is one of just five in the nation to receive the prestigious honor.
Green Living
When it comes to sustainability, Seattle University is leading the way. Nationally recognized as a green campus, all significant buildings in the past five years—including the Admissions and Alumni Building and the Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons—have met LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standards. Additionally, all campus buildings are carbon-neutral, using a strategy of energy efficiency, low-carbon energy sources, solar energy installations and carbon offsets. Since 1998, the campus has been maintained organically and without pesticides or herbicides. Nearly 60 percent of campus waste is recycled, reused or composted. And since 1995, Seattle University has composted its food waste. In 2010, SU became the first higher education institution in the state to ban the sale of plastic bottled water campus wide.
The Princeton Review, in its 2011 and 2012 Guides to Green Colleges, ranked Seattle University the highest of all 28 Jesuit institutions and top among 10 independent colleges in Washington. Seattle Business magazine named the university one of Washington’s 50 greenest organizations and institutions for 2012. The “Green Washington 50” lauds businesses for their environmental awareness and leading the way toward sustainability. Seattle University is the winner of the Governor’s Award for Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Practices as well as Washington CEO magazine’s Green Washington Award for sustainable landscape practices and food waste composting.
TRADITION & INNOVATION
“It’s not just talk. It’s who we really are as a university. As you go through life, it’s about building relationships, investing in people, giving back and serving others. I can legitimately look in the faces of parents and say I’m training their sons to serve others.” —Cameron Dollar, head coach, men’s basketball
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Seattle University Park
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Developing the Whole Person
Athletics
Success in Sport and in Study
Whether it’s a thrilling finish at the buzzer of a basketball game or an exciting match on the soccer field, Seattle University Division I athletics contribute to a full campus experience.
Showing as much commitment to their academic performance as to their effort in athletic competition, 21 Seattle University student-athletes received a perfect 4.0 grade point average during fall quarter.
The mission of the Seattle University Athletics Department is to champion the holistic development of student-athletes, inspiring a vital and engaged campus community through the development and maintenance of a premier, nationally prominent NCAA Division I athletics program. Part of the mission is to create an athletic culture where student-athletes can balance success in academics, athletics and in all their collegiate pursuits. In 2012, 17 of SU’s 20 sports competed as part of the Western Athletic Conference. Men’s soccer and swimming participate in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and women’s rowing competes as a D-I independent.
Great Facilities Seattle University Park
The new Seattle University Park creates a vibrant outdoor space for intramural, club and rec sports and softball on Logan Field. Synthetic turf means the park can withstand continuous use and the addition of lights throughout the playing field allows the park to be utilized in all seasons.
Overall, the 327 student-athletes at Seattle University achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.232. Almost 38 percent of those student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher. In addition to the 21 students with 4.0 GPAs, 21 other members of Redhawk varsity teams earned President’s List recognition. The Dean’s List included 82 student-athletes this past fall. The Western Athletic Conference fall season All-Academic Honors were bestowed on 41 Seattle University studentathletes. To be considered a WAC All-Academic, a studentathlete must carry a 3.0 cumulative GPA, participate in at least half of the team's contests and have completed at least one academic year at that institution.
Athletes Doing Good
Seattle University student-athletes participate in numerous service projects throughout the academic year. Each sports team performs at least one community service project every year, working with groups such as Rotary Boys and Girls Club, Yesler Community Center and the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.
William F. Eisiminger Fitness Center
The Connolly Complex featuring the William F. Eisiminger Fitness Center is one of the most complete athletic facilities in the Seattle area, featuring more than 180,000-square feet of recreational, fitness and athletic space. It is the goal of Seattle University to develop the whole person and the Connolly Complex and Eisiminger Fitness Center provide opportunities for physical, spiritual and social participation in sports and recreation for the campus community and alumni alike.
The women's basketball team finds success on the court and finds time to give back through service in the community.
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Scenes from the business and engineering career fair
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ACADEMICS CAREERS At Seattle University, a rigorous and well-rounded academic life prepares students for success in their careers and chosen fields of practice.
New Initiatives
Career Services assists not only current students but also alumni with job searches, one-on-one job advising, career changes, workshops and networking. SU’s free, web-based Redhawk Network is a tool that helps facilitate employment opportunities for both students and alumni. There are more than 1,000 active employers in the Redhawk Network. The “Hire-a-Redhawk” program is a comprehensive campaign designed to engage the SU campus, as well as the local and regional community, in the mentorship and hiring of students and alumni. The Academic and Career Planning Badge Program is intended to provide first- and second-year students with a concrete, step-by-step process to deeply explore who they are and what majors and careers they pursue. Redhawk Premier Employers program feature employers who engage in consistent and extensive recruitment on campus. Internships
The majority of Seattle University’s graduating seniors say their job offers directly correlate to the fact that they completed one or more internships as students. More than 100 Seattle-area employers partner with Seattle University to provide internships for students. Employers include The Boeing Company, Costco Wholesale, World Affairs Council, Expeditors and Weyerhaeuser.
Success Stories “Thanks to my time at Albers, I had a strong background in finance and business. Boeing allowed me to leverage my experience as an engineer with my educational experience at Seattle University and become successful on the business side of the company.” —Randy Tinseth, ’86 MBA, vice president of marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
“I think it’s important for students to link into internship opportunities. It helps to bridge what you’ve learned in school and how it applies to a real-world setting. I wanted to find out how policy was formed surrounding health care and what dictated the rules for the practice.” —Miriam Mina, ’00, ’09 MPA, heathcare accreditation and regulatory affairs specialist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
“The value gained from Seattle University’s MBA program is priceless. The experience has developed me, both professionally and personally. It has prepared me to be a smart, responsible leader. Personally, it has provided opportunities for networking, community involvement and life-long friendships.” —Jennifer Goodhope, ’12 MBA
ACADEMICS & CAREERS
There are more than 150 companies and organizations that come to campus to recruit students through career fairs, information sessions, networking events and on-campus interviews.
Academic Strategic Action Plan
Leading the Way
The Academic Strategic Action Plan (ASAP) was developed to carry forward the strategic priority of academic excellence for 2009–2014, approved by the Board of Trustees in November 2009. With the goals of advancing academic excellence and assuring that all graduate and undergraduate students experience an integrated Jesuit education for leadership, there are six interdependent initiatives. They are:
Of the 67,000 alumni of Seattle University, 46,000 remain in Washington, giving back to the city, the region and the economy. Our alumni are noteworthy, with achievements in various industries and fields.
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CURRICULAR RENEWAL
COMPREHENSIVE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT SUCCESS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES AND CAMPUS FACILITIES
CENTERS, INSTITUTES AND SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING AND CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Here’s a sampling: Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, ’72 Retired four-star general and 32nd Vice Chief of Staff for the United States Army; currently serves on SU’s Board of Trustees Hon. Richard A. Jones, ’72 United States District Court Judge, Western District of Washington (Seattle) Julie Larson-Green, ’92 Leads all Windows software and hardware engineering at Microsoft Mohamed Alabbar, ’81 Chairman of Emaar, one of the world’s largest real estate development companies based in Dubai; currently serves on SU's Board of Trustees Paul Newman, PhD, ’78 Chief Scientist for Atmospheres at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Ed O’Brien and John O’Brien, ’53 Legends on SU basketball and baseball teams Gregory Alex, ’00 Executive director of the Matt Talbot Center for addiction recovery
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HEAVEN EARTH At Seattle University, we move heaven and earth for every student. Our success is measured by their success.
What Does That Mean?
It means providing a holistic education that is unquestionably student-centered, one that prepares them for fulfilling careers and full lives. It means personalized learning where faculty members engage in each student’s individual journey. Success is embracing the values of a Jesuit education— at the only Jesuit university in Seattle—where critical thinking, ethics, responsible leadership and social justice are intertwined. It means a great student experience that extends beyond the classroom to service in the community where they are changing lives through action and outreach, especially for those with the greatest need. Success means equipping students with the skills and competencies in fields where they are making more than strides—they are making a difference: technology, aerospace, business, government, nonprofit leadership and the arts, to name a few. The success SU students achieve carries forth when they leave the university as alumni who share their wealth of talent, generosity, knowledge and insight, helping to define who we are and what we stand for.
It means connecting a transformative learning experience with experiences that change lives and communities. That is Seattle University. Always has been, always will be.
THANKS TO YOU Seattle University is a grateful community, thankful for the generosity of the many alumni, friends, corporate and foundation partners who contribute to the ongoing success of our students.
During the past fiscal year, our donors contributed nearly $17 million to Seattle University. Each gift represents an investment in a shared mission to provide the best education to our students.
Seattle University Gala
At last fall's Seattle University Gala, more than $660,000 was generously given by guests to support student scholarships. Costco Scholars
At the 2012 Costco Scholarship Fund breakfast, more than $3.1 million was raised for scholarships for underrepresented students who attend SU and the University of Washington. The annual event, which was started by Costco co-founders Jim Sinegal and Jeff Brotman, has raised nearly $30 million to date, benefiting more than 1,000 scholars at both institutions. This year, Seattle University has 175 Costco Scholars on campus and all told, 600 scholars have graduated from the university.
FINANCIAL AID $27,519
The average amount of aid awarded to eligible full-time undergraduate students in 2011–12.
$103 Million
The financial aid total that Seattle University administers annually, including $60 million in undergraduate scholarships and grants.
76 Percent
...of entering freshmen received financial aid in the 2011–12 academic year.
In the past five years (2008–2013) financial aid to students has increased by:
40
%
BUDGET FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS for year ending June 30, 2013 (in thousands)
$2,100
Annual Gifts
$5,625
Endowment Income
$12,028
Residence Hall Revenue
$197,950 Total Revenue
$168,711
Net Tuition and Fees
$3,151
Bookstore Revenue
$6,335
Other
$50,443
$28,448
Faculty Salaries
Fringe Benefits
$2,871
Bookstore
$5,630
Student Wages
$179,675 Total Expenses $43,136
$49,147
Admin/Staff Salaries
Other Operating
$7,600
Capital Reserves
$18,187 Capital Transfers
$10,587
Debt Service
TRUSTEES & REGENTS as of December 2012
Board of Trustees
Board of Regents
CHAIR Betty Woods
CHAIR Butch Leonardson
VICE CHAIR Stu Rolfe
EX OFFICIO/SU PRESIDENT Stephen Sundborg, S.J.
SECRETARY Maureen Lee EX OFFICIO/ SU PRESIDENT Stephen Sundborg, S.J. Michael Bayard, S.J. Rod Bench Bob Blais Mark Bosco, S.J. David Burcham Peter Chiarelli Marta Dalla Gasperina Tom Ellison Allan Golston Don Horowitz Patrick Howell, S.J. Craig Jelinek Patrick Kelly, S.J. Michael McCarthy, S.J. Gordon McHenry, Jr. Carol Nelson Bill Owens Nicole Piasecki Bob Ratliffe Rick Redman Pete Rose Dave Sabey Mick Schreck Steve Trainer Jill Wakefield Jeff Wright EMERITA Ann Wyckoff
Mary Lou Amen Carol Barnickol Maria Barrientos Maureen Benoliel Mary Helen Bever Robert Brennan Maureen Brotherton Patricia Buchsel Suzanne “Suzie” Burke Brian Comstock Chris Corr John Costello Sr. Joyce Cox, B.V.M. Hon. Anita Crawford-Willis Salah Dandan Michael Daniels Janet Dwyer William Eisiminger Peter Ely, S.J. Mike Evered Ron Giuffre Jeff Grant Myra Bisio Hanover Timotha “Timmie” Hollomon Steve Huling James Jorgensen Adam Jussel Anne Kilcup Curly McNamee Jeff Meder Marlene Miller Richard Mitchell, JD Carol Penny Connie Rogel Judy Rogers Kathleen Schafer
Diane Siderius-Kocer Paul Stoot Kevin Suther Ven Thomas Mark Wesley Deborah Wilds Kathleen Wright Martha Wyckoff Joe Zavaglia Ralph Zech, II Emeriti Gregory Alex Bill Almon Bob Blethen Pat Brady Bob Braukus Terry Carroll Dorene Centioli-McTigue Paul Chiles Marilyn Clement Denny Colleran Jack David Jim Dykeman Tom Elzey Theresa Gallant Jim Henriot Mike Hosterman Walt Hubbard Dianne Irwin Helen Jolly Richard Jones Ken Kellogg Colleen Kinerk Pat Mahoney Ricardo Martinez Randy Massengale Michael Mastro Gerry Maurer Mick McHugh John Meisenbach Andy Mirkovich
Enid Moore Susan Picht Chuck Riley Tom Roach Mary Ann Sauvage Boyd Sharp Jody Sheppard Mullally Jack Southall Sam Sperry Joe Straus Nick Tarlson Kip Toner Mike Torre Ruth Tressel Peter Truex Greg Van Pelt Art Wahl Fred Weiss
ADMINISTRATION as of December 2012
President Stephen Sundborg, S.J. Provost Isiaah Crawford Executive Vice President Timothy Leary
Vice President for Enrollment Management Marilyn Crone
Associate Provost, Academic Achievement Charles Lawrence
Vice President for Student Development Jacob Diaz
Associate Provost, Global Engagement Victoria Jones
Vice President for University Planning and Vice Provost Robert Dullea
Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education William Ehmann
Vice President for Mission and Ministry Peter Ely, S.J. Vice President for Human Resources and University Services Gerald Huffman Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs Connie Kanter Vice President for Communications Scott McClellan Vice President for University Advancement Mary Kay McFadden Vice President and University Counsel Mary Petersen
University Librarian John Popko
Dean / College of Arts and Sciences David Powers Dean / Albers School of Business and Economics Joseph Phillips Interim Dean / College of Education Robert Hughes Dean / School of Law Mark Niles Dean / Matteo Ricci College Jodi Kelly Dean / College of Nursing Azita Emami Dean / College of Science and Engineering Michael Quinn Dean / School of Theology & Ministry Mark Markuly
Seattle University
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 901 12th Ave / PO Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122