The 2010-2011 academic year at <strong>Immaculata</strong> <strong>University</strong> was one of continued growth and achievement across a wide range of areas and departments. In accordance with <strong>Immaculata</strong>’s mission statement, “With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, <strong>Immaculata</strong> integrates students into a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world,” the <strong>University</strong> implemented a variety of new initiatives inspired by its core values of caring, learning, integrity, faith, teamwork and service. 2 IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY • 2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT
The Office of Academic Affairs provided leadership and oversight of a number of accomplishments during the past year. Highlights include: the hiring of eight new faculty members and 13 administrators; the application, receipt and oversight of grants (SepCHe, ItAG, pHeF, and NSF); development of new programs (ed.D. in Higher education and B.S. in Athletic training); effective and resourceful management of off-site program delivery; enrollment of more than 2,800 students in totally online courses, and the graduation of close to 850 students. enrollment in the College of undergraduate Studies (CuS) hit a startling 1,001 on opening day, the first time in <strong>Immaculata</strong>’s history to see enrollment of this size, with the College of lifelong learning (Cll) and the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) sustaining stable enrollments in times of increasing competition and economic challenges. The faculty development and institutional outreach process supported faculty and students in representing the university at local, regional and national professional meetings. The faculty also taught <strong>Immaculata</strong> students in the day, evening, and on the weekend, online, on- and off-campus, and throughout the fall, spring and summer. More than 4,450 students were provided the valued opportunity of an <strong>Immaculata</strong> education. A major initiative in the academic affairs area centered on creating learning outcomes for graduates of <strong>Immaculata</strong> university, and the design of a compliance matrix to satisfy the pennsylvania Department of education (pDe) requirements for documentation of activities. enrollment in CuS was a major focus with concentration on enrollment initiatives and retention strategies. The hiring of a new Associate Vice president for Academic Affairs has led to a reorganization of positions and greater dexterity in the use of data to Academic Affairs AcAdemic AffAirs drive recruitment planning. Initiatives have been directed by the new Director of Academic technology, whose expertise in organization and collaboration is leading to better communication and cooperation among constituents responsible for technology in the service of academic affairs. The excellence of <strong>Immaculata</strong>’s nursing program was acknowledged by a successful Commission on Collegiate Nursing education (CCNe) visit and the awarding of the excellence in Holistic Nursing education Award. The 87th commencement took place on May 16, 2011, with the ceremony held at the Valley Forge Convention Center. The <strong>Immaculata</strong> Medal was awarded to John p. Foley, S.J., who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to Catholic education, faithful service to students, and a zeal for empowering young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. received an honorary degree for his outstanding medical service, his dedication to addressing societal issues, his encouragement of young people in their pursuit of education, and his active promotion of community service to people of all ages. Dr. Carson also delivered an inspiring commencement address. student development And engAgement Student Development and engagement (SDe), whose theme for the year was “Contextualization,” and whose goal is to “assist students in acquiring an understanding of self,” developed a new model, Iu AWARe (<strong>Immaculata</strong> university, A Welcoming and Respectful environment), that aligns programs and services through specific avenues and topics. At this time, the six categorical topics are: spirituality, community development, mental health, respect/ civility, multiculturalism, and sexuality. Built into the model is the principle that what SDe provides for students and how it serves students is aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the mission of the university. This model, though in its infancy, already has been evident in programs and services prior to this academic year, and now helps each university department to expand student outreach, providing an inclusive environment. The newest education and support mechanism for the campus community, Associates With Accurate Knowledge and education (AWAKe), was approved by the Board of trustees in January 2011. While SDe continues to create a welcoming and respectful atmosphere on campus, many departments in the division helped to create a positive experience for students. The athletic and recreation program provides studentathletes with an educational framework for developing positive attitudes and building character. This year, <strong>Immaculata</strong> officially began track and field as an intercollegiate program with the indoor and outdoor seasons. Iu now boasts 19 varsity programs. eight teams reached the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) tournament, and women’s soccer and women’s basketball finished as the CSAC runner-up. The university’s brandnew baseball stadium opened March 9 with <strong>Immaculata</strong> defeating Arcadia 7-5, and the facility was officially dedicated on April 18, with another <strong>Immaculata</strong> victory over eastern university. The Campus Safety and protection Department had a productive year, and the campus continues to be effectively monitored and is a safe place to both live and work. Highlights for the department include a 10 percent reduction in reported crime on campus; a CCtV system upgrade with ptZ cameras installed to provide surveillance of parking lots B and C; the One Card program remains a viable part of the department’s protocol; and the selective mass notification system, e2Campus, continues with 2,455 validated users. Student Development and Engagement service 2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT * WWW.IMMACULATA.EDU 3
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