2021 2022
Annual Report
Table of Contents Notice Of Non-Discriminatory Policy
Mission ................................................................................................ 3 President's Message ...................................................................... 5
University of Western States admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex or age to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the university. University of Western States does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status in its administration of programs, activities or employment practices. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
2021 Alumnus of the Year ............................................................ 6 Scholarships & Donation Statistics ............................................. 8 Thanks to Our Contributors ........................................................ 10 Business Partners Making an Impact ....................................... 13 UWS by the Numbers .................................................................. 15 UWS Board of Trustees Message .............................................. 18 How to Engage ............................................................................... 20
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Mission To advance the science and art of integrated health care through excellence in education and patient care.
Vision Quality of life and wellness are advanced through transformative education and health care.
“For the good of the patient” The UWS motto captures the intent behind much of what happens at UWS. At the core of university decision-making is the greater professional responsibility to the patients who ultimately benefit from the fulfillment of the university mission through integrated health care.
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Core Values Core values are fundamental concepts that support the UWS mission and goals, shape the campus culture and exemplify the university’s brand and identity.
STUDENT-FOCUS
PROFESSIONALISM
We work for the common good of students’ academic and professional success. To accomplish this, we: • Incorporate student feedback to improve academics and university services. • When making university decisions, we ask: What effect will that have on students? • Seek to understand the students’ experience through their eyes.
We are responsible, respectful and accountable. To accomplish this, we: • Demonstrate civility in all our interactions, especially when there are disagreements or differing opinions. • Take ownership of our speech, conduct, demeanor and deliverables. • Adhere to established policies, procedures, agreements, and deadlines. • Act as thoughtful stewards of the university and its resources.
CURIOSITY We are innovative, open minded and forward thinking. To accomplish this, we: • Approach our work with curiosity, inquisitiveness and willingness to think outside the box. • Value and consider new ideas and ask, “What if...?” • Remain open to change in order to advance and improve.
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Guided by the university motto, “for the good of the patient,” the initiative focused on engaging faculty and staff in identifying core values that make UWS a unique place to work and learn.
WHOLE-PERSON HEALTH We promote physical, mental and emotional wellness in all facets of the UWS experience. To accomplish this, we: • Intentionally cultivate environments that support work-life balance. • Consider personal and community wellness in decision-making. • Maintain rigorous academic standards while supporting the health and well-being of our students. • Include a range of health modalities in the classroom and clinic.
BEST PRACTICES We maintain high standards by using and integrating evidence across multiple disciplines. To accomplish this, we: • Seek out and use relevant data to inform our decision-making. • Incorporate peer-reviewed research and professional experiences into academic discourse and patient care. • Promote student learning through excellence in instruction and assessment.
INCLUSIVITY We are respectful, mindful and welcoming of different ways of being, thinking and doing. To accomplish this, we: • Actively listen to diverse perspectives and value different viewpoints and experiences. • Promote the equity of ideas, resources, power and identity for all. • Gather information and input from diverse groups to develop a common vision, improve policies and practices and advance institutional goals.
President’s Message 2021 was a year of continued transition for University of Western States. After relocating our entire campus and clinic operations in 2020, this past year we expanded our academic program offerings, initiated transformational curricular revisions, and implemented a new state-of-theart online learning platform. And, we navigated the impacts of a global pandemic. We engaged the entire campus community in gatherings dedicated to listening to each other, exploring opportunities to grow and thrive, and imagining our future as the premier integrated health education institution. While we must adapt to unexpected change, we seek to create our own brilliant destiny. Tomorrow’s solutions arise from fresh ideas and creative innovations. We approach this adventure with ongoing commitment to diversity and equity, and upholding our core values of student focus, professionalism, best practices, whole-person health, curiosity and inclusivity. I look forward to sharing with you the fruits of these developments as they are realized.
OPEN HOUSE Our new campus is located in the vibrant Madison South neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, at Tillamook Street and NE 82nd Ave. The contemporary campus facilities offer students enhanced learning spaces, with an advanced clinic space that is home to our Connected Whole Health clinic.
I am excited to invite you to our Campus Open House to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Doors open at 12 p.m. We are hosting an interactive Health and Well-Being Fair to highlight the UWS clinic services. There will be guided tours of campus, along with information about UWS educational programs and our community services. I invite you to join us for this event. If you are unable to come in person, please enjoy a virtual tour via a video with information about the campus. We are pleased to honor the partnerships and the generous donors of all who have helped make the new UWS campus possible. On behalf of the entire University of Western State community, I wish you peace, success and health. Kind regards,
Joseph Brimhall, DC President and CEO
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2021 UWS Alumnus of the Year Daniel Murphy, DC
D
Daniel Murphy, DC, DABCO
aniel Murphy, DC, DABCO, is the 2021 University of Western States (UWS) 2021 Alumnus of the Year. This distinction recognizes and honors the accomplishments of outstanding UWS graduates as they advance the science and art of integrated health care. Dr. Murphy’s professional and scholarly work has demonstrated exemplary leadership for the chiropractic profession and embodies the core values of UWS – student focus, best practices, curiosity, inclusiveness, professionalism and whole-person health.
“It is truly an honor to be named the 2021 UWS Alumnus of the Year,” said Dr. Murphy. “My education at Western States opened my eyes to a world of never-ending possibilities for both academic and clinical excellence, allowing me to create a career and life that has helped me to make a difference.” Dr. Murphy graduated magna cum laude from UWS in 1978, and pursued post-graduate education culminating in board certification in orthopedics. He has been a part-time professor for 40 years and has led more than 2,000
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postgraduate continuing education seminars. From 2003 – 2009 he served as the vice president of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and was honored as ICA Chiropractor of the Year in 2009. Dr. Murphy’s passion for chiropractic care began when he accompanied his mother, who was battling stage four lung cancer at the age of 44, to her medical appointments. “Her prognosis was very grim, and she was told that she would not see her 45th birthday,” said Dr. Murphy. “We went all over to a variety of alternative healers – Estes Park in Colorado; Belen, FELLOW NOMINEES: New Mexico; Winthrop, Marina Prodanovic, DC Washington; Tijuana, Mexico; Owen Lynch, DC Texas; New York City; and Farrell James, DC more. Finally, a doctor told Matthew Tompkins, DC us about the link between Lindsey Berkson, DC cancer, the immune Ramon Antonio Borrero McCormick, DC system, and mechanical integrity. This connection Tamara Lovelace, DC sparked my interest David Brown, DC specifically in chiropractic Sue A. Weber BSc, DC, MSc neuroimmunology, and I Travis Greenhalgh, DC found it just fascinating.” Montserrat Andreys, DC With the aid of mechanical manipulation and
intervention, his mother lived well beyond 45 [age 70] and was able to be around for the births of all her grandchildren. “Of the many things I love about the chiropractic philosophy of care, the emphasis of evolutionary biology and anthropology factors, and innate and universal intelligence fascinate me,” said Dr. Murphy. “And beyond mechanical integrity, we also take other factors into account that UWS specifically believes in and teaches; What about one’s diet? What about exercise? Does someone have good sleep hygiene and what about certain supplements? Are there chemicals in their environment or pollution that are compromising their health? We see miracles happen in our office every week, and a lot of it can be contributed to our integrative approach.”
oneself so you can better serve patients and in turn, humanity. Dr. Murphy began his 44th year as a chiropractic physician in January 2022. He believes that he has not even begun to peak. “Every year we get better, smarter and more intuitive,” said Dr. Murphy. “The excitement about being a chiropractor is realizing you can never actually figure ‘it’ out. There’s always more to learn and I truly love learning as much as I can. I don’t foresee retirement in my plans at all. The winner is not the first person to retire, it’s the last, and I want to be that person.” “Dr. Dan Murphy has been a leader in chiropractic practice and clinical education for more than four decades,” said UWS President and CEO Dr. Joseph Brimhall. “He stays abreast of the rapidly-evolving developments in the sciences of chiropractic and nutrition, and teaches how to apply these advancements to help patients achieve their optimal potential.”
During his time at UWS, Dr. Murphy credits Dr. Terry Yochum, Dr. Appa Anderson, Dr. Richard Stonebrink his mentors, UWS professors Dr. Richard Dr. Murphy will be honored at the UWS Open Stonebrink, Dr. Appa Anderson, and Dr. House Reception on Saturday, April 23, 2022 on the UWS campus in Terry Yochum, and for empowering him to keep getting better every year Portland, Oregon. and to be a ferocious learner. To this day, he still reads at least one book a week. One of the most important tenants he gleaned was to never give up, no matter your age or years of practice, and to always try to better
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UWS Scholarships Help Students Succeed SAEED HABIB Doctor of Chiropractic Student My career goals are to institute holistic and somatic healing for refugees and migrants that have faced political and systemic oppression. The consequences of war leave many with unresolved psychosocial traumas that interrupt their quality of life. I wish to fill in the gap of political trauma in the chiropractic profession by offering whole-person care through a social-justice centered approach of healing. I am currently in Quarter 2 out of 12 Quarters in my degree. It seems like a long time until completion, but these weeks have been flying by already. As a family that has had to restart from nothing multiple times, it has been a battle to ground our feet in new soils and establish security within a new place that we are to call home. Consequently, this has taught us resilience--helping shape our adversity and allowing us to utilize opportunities that can heal our community. Being awarded this scholarship is not only a humbling honor, but it is also a milestone that has motivated me to keep my efforts going toward a direction that can one day better the lives of refugees, migrants, and people of color.
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589 Total number of aid recipients, FY2021
$1,674,450 Total amount of institutional aid, FY2021
MATTHEW SADANG
557
Doctor of Chiropractic Student With my degree I want to be able to build my own clinic for my hometown community (Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA) and provide a unique and affordable sports medicine and chiropractic care that is found
Number of students who received CARES Act Emergency Grants, FY2021
to be scarce in my community. The program is 12 quarters long and I just started in my program. I am in Q1 with the “hopefully” last class starting online only. I am currently taking this quarter from home in Seattle, but plan on moving down to Oregon in March after this quarter. This scholarship means a lot in the ways that it helped financially and
$184K
it allowed me to express the passion I have when it comes to diversity in health care. Financially it helped reduce limitations, which allows me to focus on what I want to do that I believe would best excel my learning here at UWS. The Diversity in Health Care Scholarship allowed me to self-explore more deeply to what the big picture is for me in this career. I am grateful that I was able to share my vision and in return was shown support by the university in helping me create it.
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Thank You to the 2021 UWS Contributors “Higher education continues to be a rising cost, as is health care and if I can help in providing support systems that improve opportunities for diverse individuals, it is a fulfilling contribution.” – Monika Hernandez, UWS executive director of clinic business operations and finance
PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY
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2021 DONORS Amanda Armington, DC Blaine Awerkamp, DC
42%
50
Total percentage of full-time campus employee donors
Total number of monthly sustaining donors
Don Bonney, DC
Joyce McClure, DC
April Axberg
Bill Borman, PhD
Carolyn McMakin, DC
Craig Balter, DC
Joseph Brimhall, DC
Rosalia Messina, EdD, MPA
Pat Browne, PhD
Dan Murphy, DC
Raymond Capone, DC
Cara Olsen, DC
Richard Cole, DC
Michael Pettet, DC
Marian Fish, DC
Leo Romero, DC
Glenn Ford
Priscilla Shea, DC
Shanna Bissonette, DC
Don Hammond, DC
Chuck Simpson, DC
Don Bonney, DC
Bruce Chaser, DC
Horace Elliott
Bev Harger, DC
Phillip Snell, DC
Bill Borman, DC
Richard Cole, DC
Roy Evans, DC
Dennis Harper, DC
Ed Viets, DC
Joseph Brimhall, DC
Andrea Cook, PhD
Stanley Ewald, DC
Bobby Lucas, DC
Sam Wang, DC
Douglas Brisson, DC
Ellen Cutler, DC
Christine Farlow, DC
Chris Browne, DC
Denise Dallmann, ND
Marian Fish, DC
Pat Browne, EdD
Stephanie Debner
Glenn Ford
Peggy Burgus
Amy Easton
Natasha French
Kathleen Cannon
Lance Eblen, DC
Kathleen Galligan, DC
Raymond Capone, DC
Carrie Ebling, DC
Lorraine Ginter, DC
Charles Bartkus, DC John Bauman, DC Dan Beeson, DC Chris Bess, DC
CORNERSTONE SOCIETY THANK YOU FOR REFERRING A STUDENT TO UWS.
$250,417
Rich Anderson, DC
Alex Louder, DC
Paul Botner, DC
Jessica Loveless
Alicia Brakke
Zachary Mabalay, DC
Anthony Choi, MD
Melissa Manilla, DC
Jakob Coffelt
Sarah Marlette, FNTP
Ellen Davenport, MS, NBC-HWC
Paul Murphy
Minga Guerrero, DC
Suzanne Lady, DC
Chelsea Nordby
Meena Narayan, DC
Sunny Dhindsa, DC
Catherine Hale, DC
Larry Large, DC
Jenny Nordeen, MD
Nathan Ng, DC
Tim Dickenson, DC
Brittany Ortynski, DC
Don Hammond, DC
Ted Laurer, DC
Megan Nugent
Gerald J. Drefahl
Lucas Pain, DC
Bev Harger, DC
Kathleen Lavis, DC
Michael Nunnally, DC
Tilene Figeroa, DC
Jaipaul Parmar, DC
Dennis Harper, DC
Ron LeFebvre, DC
Larry Oliver, DC
Kevin Fong, DC
Meg Procaccini, DC
Monika Hernandez
Lisa Lopez
Cara Olsen, DC
Noah Goodwill, DC, CCSP Mark Griffin, DC
Jason Rich, EdD, CMPC, CSCS
Sean Herrin, DC
Bobby Lucas, DC
Ryan Ondick, DC
Joseph Hall, DC
Lesley Scibora, DC, PhD
Laura Holden
Owen Lynch, DC
Rachael Pandzik, DC
Eddie Hansen, DC
Jeffrey Seale, DC
Miranda Holtmann
Abolade Majekobaje
Kathleen Parrish
Dean Harrison, DC
Laura Swingen, DC
Audry Houweling
Christine Major, DC
Ritah Parrish
Ryan Hatch, DC
Laurie Taskinen, DC
Elena Howells
Sara Mathov, DC
Richard Peterson, DC
Kat Hopkins, DO
Debra Tillou, DC
Aaron Humberston, DC
Corissa Tobin, DC
Mariann Hyland
Lee McCaffrey, DC
Danielle Pettet, DC
Seth Hutton, DC
Levi Wait, DC
Victoria Inogamova
Joyce McClure, DC
Michael Pettet, DC
Ajay Iselin, DC
Matt Ward, DC
Heidi Jones, DC
Bonnie McDowell, DC
Ravid Raphael, DC
Takehiro Iwatsuki, PhD
Jeff Watts, DC
Robert Jones, DC
Angela McLemore
Stephen Ray, DC
Anna Jurik, DC, MS, RD, LDN
Jenny Wells, DC
Marty Kaeser, DC
Carolyn McMakin, DC
Ron Rogers, DC
Ali Khoshbin, DC
Rachel Whyte
Alexa Kowaluk
Glen Zielinski, DC, DACNB, FACFN
Craig Kawaoka, DC
Rosalia Messina, PhD
Leo Romero, DC
William Keppler, PhD
Marlene Moore, PhD
Martin Rosen, DC
Timothy Klena, DC
Dan Murphy, DC
Jennifer Rosenberger
Lisa Kouzes, DC
David Musial
Allyne Rosenthal, DC
Marcy Lampshire, DC Katie Lemons, PA-C, MS Christian Lichtenthaler, DC
Total contributions FY2021
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Travers Roy, DC
Mark Sutton, DC
Jeff Ryder, DC
Nina Tall
Andrew Shaw, DC
Kathy Thomas, DC
Priscilla Shea, DC
Walter Trapp, DC
Julie Shivley
Steve Urman, MD
Chuck Simpson, DC
Ed Viets, DC
Dana Sims, PhD
Sam Wang, DC
Phillip Snell, DC
Ron Watson III, DC
Sean Spellecy
Dana Weary, DC
Annette Stevko-Frary, DC
Jason Young, DC
Aaron Stowell, DC James Strange, DC
BEQUEST SOCIETY Planned gifts include things like bequests, trusts and retirement or life insurance policies. Each method can offer various tax benefits depending on your personal financial situation.
Dr. Joyce McClure
Dr. Seth Alley
Dr. Jan Neal and Britton Kennedy
Anthony Corrado
Dr. Ken Pepperdine Rodney W. Percy Herman H. Peters Dr. Beatrice Schaer Mead W. Schmoeckel Ralph Svehaug Dr. Rae Lyn Winblad Drs. Mark and Rosemary Zimmerman
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Donavan E. Hampton Thomas Fink Minnie A. Johnson John D. and Fern A. Kieffer Trust Orval S. Ladd Family Trust Wendy J. Lyon Dr. Catherine Maddox
Business Partners Making an Impact Thank You to 2021 Vendor Fair Exhibitors and Sponsors! Airrosti
DUTCH Test
NCMIC
Aligned Modern Health
Foot Science International
Nutri-West Pacific
Washington State Chiropractic Association
Anchorpointe
*Gatti Law
*Oregon Chiropractic Association
* Event Sponsor
Centro Clinic
HJ & Associates
Standard Process
CHP Group
Implus Foot/RockTape
Stopain Clinical / InReach Health
Chiro One Wellness Center
Legal Shield
*US Bank
The vendor fair was attended by 115 students, and 40 guests and employees. The event raised $7,250 for the UWS diversity and inclusion fund.
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Business Partners Making an Impact
CHP Group Contributes $50,000 for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in 2021 and 2022
Student Commons Enhancement Project - $106,000 Gift from Standard Process
Scholarships
Immediately adjacent to the Standard Process Student Commons is a beautiful outdoor terrace. However, Oregon weather limits its use. Now, thanks to a major contribution from our business partner and long-time UWS supporter, we are enhancing this terrace to provide an all-season gathering space for the campus community!
The university was able to create three one-time scholarship opportunities for incoming DC students of color. Two awardees were selected in fall 2021 and one winner was selected for winter term 2022 thanks to this contribution. Each DC student recipient will receive $10,000.
Diversity and Inclusion Fund The remaining funds were put into the university’s Diversity and Inclusion fund. The enhanced funding from CHP’s gift ensures that all members of the Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA) can attend the annual American Black Chiropractic Association convention in 2021 and 2022. The fund will also help facilitate learning opportunities for students and employees. In collaboration with student members of SABCA, the students and the university are exploring a series of talks on DEI in health care to engage the collective university community in learning more about culturally competent and culturally relevant care.
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This gift allows for year-round access to the terrace area that will feature outdoor seating and tables, integrated heating units, extended lighting, and ceiling-mounted fans to circulate fresh air. This charming gathering space provides a peaceful and relaxing area for students, patients, visitors, alumni, and the entire campus community to meet and mingle, enjoy refreshments from the adjacent campus store, and enjoy the serenity of the Northwest outdoors. Mindful of the health and social benefits of outdoor gatherings for community members, this timely gift allows the university to fully develop a safe and accessible space that will enrich the campus experience.
2021 FINANCIAL REFLECTION From Glenn Ford, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO It was a tremendous honor to work with many dedicated UWS colleagues during Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Members of the UWS community have a laser focus on the success and wellbeing of our students and patients. In addition, stewardship and sustainability is fundamentally important to our devoted faculty, staff and administrators who implement and support the mission of University of Western States. This is evidenced by the fulfillment of UWS’ three mission goals: • Student Success • Stewardship and Sustainability • Academic Excellence and Integrated Health As a result of many strategic factors, including positive enrollment growth, robust investment returns, controlled expenses, and a focus on stewardship and sustainability, the university yielded strong financial results that meaningfully enhanced the financial foundation of UWS in the short-term and long-term. The net financial results incorporated both on-going and one-time revenue. Revenue generated from net tuition and fees, contributions from our dedicated alumni and friends, clinical services, auxiliary services, investment returns, and other sources allowed the university to provide excellent instruction and support services to our students along with opportunities to develop their clinical competencies. UWS takes immense pride in hiring and retaining faculty and staff who are passionate about serving our students and patients and furthering the institution’s mission; high quality, dedicated university employees continue to be the institution’s most valuable resource as we support our students and patients and advance the science and art of integrated health care through excellence in education and patient care. Special thanks to students, faculty and staff for their hard work and efforts to ensure a robust learning and healing environment for our students and patients. Fiscal year 2020-2021 was an extraordinary year for University of Western States. A focus on our students, patients, stewardship and sustainability allowed UWS to advance its mission, mission goals and strategic priorities. A solid financial footing positions UWS to maintain long-term financial viability and deploy resources to achieve a robust mission as a leader in integrated health. Thank you for your continued support of University of Western States and our wonderful students and patients!
UWS by the Numbers Revenue Sources TUTION & FEES 82% GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT 8% INVESTMENT RETURNS 4% FEDERAL SUPPORT 2% AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES, CE AND OTHER 2% CONTRIBUTIONS 1% CLINIC SERVICES 1%
TOTAL REVENUE: $35,460,755
Revenue Allocation INSTRUCTION 37% INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 31% STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 27% CLINIC OPERATIONS 3% AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES, CE, AND RESEARCH 2%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $26,776,266
Revenue Distribution SALARIES & BENEFITS 61% RENTALS, LEASES, UTILITIES & INTEREST 13% SERVICES & SUPPLIES 11% OTHER 9% DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION 6%
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UWS by the Numbers Student Demographics GENDER
female 62% male 38%
MEDIAN AGE
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UWS STUDENT AND ALUMNI STATS FROM FALL 2021
1,204
62
Total Student Headcount
Number of Students Enrolled in Two or More Programs
6,207
20
Number of Connected Alumni
Countries Represented by Student Body
0.8% Loan Default Rate – Official FY18
RACE/ETHNICITY
FY21 STUDENT FEEDBACK SURVEY RESULTS The data below indicates percentage of positive responses.
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91.4%
98.7%
88.9%
I am being prepared in my education to utilize evidence-informed management strategies in providing care to patients/clients.
Staff in the library have been helpful to me.
UWS was the right choice for my education.
Sport and Performance Psychology
Doctor of Chiropractic
Master of Science, Graduate Certificate and Doctor of Education since 2015
Since 1904
Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) – Four-year pass rate for NBCE exams (students who attempted and passed all four parts) is 97%
Doctor of Education (EdD)
20.3%
79.7%
12:1
74
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Doctor of Education (EdD) Clincal Mental Health Counseling Specialization
100%
0%
8:1
490
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Sports Medicine (Master of Science)
Master of Science since 2012, Graduate Certificate 2014,Doctor of Clinical Nutrition 2021 Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Examination: 95% pass rate for CNS exam in 2020 Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
0%
100%
3:1
12
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Since 2010
53.1%
46.9%
7:1
49
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Master’s degree
20%
80%
7:1
50
6.8%
93.2%
11:1
338
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Master’s degree
Graduate certificate
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 18.1%
81.9%
12:1
127
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Master of Science since 2019
16.7%
83.3%
11:1
6
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Master’s degree
Graduate certificate
0%
100%
12:1
8
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
Data from Fall 2021. Full-time enrollment is 9 or more quarter credit hours.
37.5%
62.5%
7:1
16
Full-time
Part-time
Instructional staff ratio
Total Enrollment
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UWS Board of Trustees Message "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." – William Arthur Ward
I
t seems that 2021 has brought us more of the
team of leaders I currently serve with. They have taken on the challenges
same. We have been buffeted by the winds of
of these past years with grace and strength and they have led well. I am
COVID and the only thing that remains constant
thankful for our staff and faculty who day in and out, serve the needs of
in our lives is the changes this life brings.
our students with integrity. I am thankful for the support of our alumni.
Changes in our practices, personal lives, changes
Tangible support in the way of mentorships, student referrals and financial
on campus and changes in higher education.
gifts are so very appreciated.
When I reflect on our students, staff, faculty,
The changes aren’t over; they really never are. But as we move forward,
administration and alumni, I see people that
may we lean in and continue to demonstrate the commitment and
have pivoted in learning and pivoted in life. The resilience we have learned
resilience that those who have gone before us have demonstrated over
through this time will serve us going forward, but it has not been easy. We
the long life of University of Western States.
grieve the loss of life, the loss of opportunity and the loss of stability. With much appreciation, Through this time, I have witnessed the incredible resilience that our institution has demonstrated throughout the people in its community. Our institution remains a leader in health care education. Our alumni continue to lean into their communities and serve their patients with excellence and compassion. This institution truly reaches worldwide and we are an
Dr. Jennifer Forbes
extension of each other, branches linked to the same strong tree.
Chair, Board of Trustees Grad 2000, 2015
As the new chair of the UWS Board of Trustees, I am thankful for the leadership of those who have gone before me and for the
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Students First! Annual Fund Supports efforts to revise curriculum, train instructors and general operations of institution and clinic. Library Supports projects to enhance the collection or facilities of the library. Scholarships Provides support for new and continuing students in both graduate college and chiropractic college. Diversity and Inclusion Fund Helps further the university’s efforts to cultivate a culture of inclusion as well as support diverse students in achieving their education and professional goals. Students First! Emergency Relief Fund 100% of all contributions dispersed to students in need.
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