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{{Short description|Private university in Seattle, Washington, US}}
{{Short description|Private university in Seattle, Washington, US}}
{{distinguish | Seattle University}}
{{distinguish|Seattle University|University of Washington}}
{{Infobox university |
{{Infobox university|
|name = City University of Seattle
| name = City University of Seattle
|image = File:Logo-image.png
| image = File:Logo-image.png
|image_size = 260px
| image_size = 260px
|former_name = City College<br />(1973–1982)
| former_name = City College<br />(1973–1982)
|motto = What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
| motto = What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
|established = {{start date and age|1973}}
| established = {{start date and age|1973}}
|president = Randy Frisch
| president = Randy Frisch
|provost = Scott Carnz
| provost = Scott Carnz
|accreditation = [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities|NWCCU]]
| accreditation = [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities|NWCCU]]
| academic_affiliations = [[Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration|CONAHEC]]
| endowment = [[United States dollar|$]]20.9 million<ref>{{cite web |title=REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AWARDS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE June 30, 2022 and 2021 |url=https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_audit/3445220221 |publisher=ProPublica |access-date=10 April 2023}}</ref>
| endowment = $20.9 million<ref>{{cite web |title=REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AWARDS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE June 30, 2022 and 2021 |date=May 9, 2013 |url=https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_audit/3445220221 |publisher=ProPublica |access-date=10 April 2023}}</ref>
|faculty = 900+
|staff =
| faculty = 900+
| staff =
|students = 6,755<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityu.edu/fast-facts/|title=University Fast Facts}}</ref>
| students = 6,755<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityu.edu/fast-facts/|title=University Fast Facts}}</ref>
| undergrad = 2,638
| postgrad = 2,518
| undergrad = 2,638
| doctoral = 300
| postgrad = 2,518
|type = [[Private university]]
| doctoral = 300
| type = [[Private university]]
|affiliations = [[National University (California)#National University System|National University System]]
| affiliations = [[National University (California)#National University System|National University System]]
|city = [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]]
|state = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| city = [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]]
| state = [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
|country = United States
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|47.6175|N|122.3444|W|type:edu_region:US-WA|display=it}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|47.6175|N|122.3444|W|type:edu_region:US-WA|display=it}}
|campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] <br> {{convert|1.15|acre|0}}
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] <br> {{convert|1.15|acre|0}}
|other campuses = Canada, Mexico, Europe, China
| colors = Teal and Marine<br />{{Color box|#3BBABD}}&nbsp;{{Color box|#002D5C}}
| colors = Teal and Marine<br />{{Color box|#3BBABD}}&nbsp;{{Color box|#002D5C}}
|website = {{url|www.cityu.edu}}
| website = {{url|https://www.cityu.edu|cityu.edu}}
}}
}}
'''City University of Seattle''' ('''CityU''') is a [[private university]] in [[Seattle, Washington]]. City University was founded in 1973 as '''City College''' by a group of business leaders and educators in the Seattle area led by Dr. Michael A. Pastore with an original mission dedicated to providing higher education for working adults. In 1982, City College changed its name to City University of Seattle. Since then, the university has grown to consist of undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas: the School of Management; the Albright School of Education; the Division of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Doctoral Studies; the International College; and the Washington Academy of Languages. In 2013, after a vote of approval from the university's Board of Governors CityU became affiliated with [[National University (California)#National University System|National University System]], a private nonprofit university system.
The '''City University of Seattle''' ('''CityU''') is a [[private university]] in [[Seattle, Washington]]. City University was founded in 1973 as '''City College''' by a group of business leaders and educators in the Seattle area led by Michael A. Pastore with an original mission dedicated to providing higher education for working adults. In 1982, City College changed its name to City University of Seattle. Since then, the university has grown to consist of undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas: the School of Management; the Albright School of Education; the Division of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Doctoral Studies; the International College; and the Washington Academy of Languages. In 2013, CityU became affiliated with [[National University (California)#National University System|National University System]], a private nonprofit university system.


== History ==
== History ==
The college first opened in rented office space in the [[Lyon Building]] in downtown Seattle,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schulz |first1=Blaine |title='City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills |work=The Seattle Daily Times |agency=Newsbank |date=January 25, 1984 |page=H2}}</ref> over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]]. City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the [[Project Management Institute]]. The School of Management is accredited by the [[Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs]] (ACBSP).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid=14 |title=Current Accredited Programs and Members |publisher=ACBSP |accessdate=October 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065626/http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid%3D14 |archivedate=July 13, 2011 }}</ref> {{as of|2014}}, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.
The college first opened in rented office space in the [[Lyon Building]] in downtown Seattle,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schulz |first1=Blaine |title='City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills |work=The Seattle Daily Times |agency=Newsbank |date=January 25, 1984 |page=H2}}</ref> over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. {{as of|2014}}, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.


==Academics==
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City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |title=NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions |access-date=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021537/https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |archive-date=June 25, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]]. City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the [[Project Management Institute]]. The School of Management is accredited by the [[Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs]] (ACBSP).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid=14 |title=Current Accredited Programs and Members |publisher=ACBSP |accessdate=October 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065626/http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid%3D14 |archivedate=July 13, 2011 }}</ref>


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City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an [[ABET]] accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |title=NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions |access-date=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021537/https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |archive-date=June 25, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== Campus ==
[[File:City U Building.jpg|left|thumb|264x264px|City University of Seattle's Main Building]]
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The main campus of the university is a 1.15-acre building located approximately 2 miles north of downtown Seattle. City University also has additional Washington campuses in Vancouver and Tacoma. The university through international university partnerships offers academic programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, and Vietnam.
== Rankings ==
In 2019, ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranked City University of Seattle's bachelor's degree programs as a "Best Online Bachelors Degree". The publication also ranked CityU as a "Best Online Program for Veterans".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/city-university-of-seattle-234915 |title=Ranking |website=www.usnews.com|access-date=October 19, 2019}}</ref>


The university also houses the Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) which provides English and world language training to students interested in learning a language. WAL offers an English Language Program (ELP), 10 world languages, and a graduate TESOL certificate.
In 2023 ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' was again ranked as a "Best Online Bachelor’s Program" and as a "Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans." [https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org OnlineMastersDegree.org] also named the City University of Seattle's Master of Education in Adult Education and Instructional Design (MAEID) as the Best Online Master’s Degree in Adult Education. It also named the Master of Science in Project Management as #3 Best Project Management Master’s Degree Online and the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership as the #4 Best Online Master’s Degrees in Organizational Leadership .

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== Campus ==
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The headquarters of the university is in a building located in downtown Seattle. City University also has additional Washington campuses in Vancouver and Tacoma. The university through international university partnerships offers academic programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, and Vietnam.


== Notable alumni and faculty ==
== Notable alumni and faculty ==
* [[Calvin Ayre]], Canadian billionaire and founder of Bodog Entertainment Group and the Calvin Ayre Foundation<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carr |first=Harvey |date=2019-11-13 |title=Who is the Billionaire Calvin Ayre? Name in online gambling. |url=https://businessingmag.com/9525/interviews-spotlights/calvin-ayre/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Businessing Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bowers |first=Simon |date=2008-02-08 |title=Billionaire bookie who went from farmboy to playboy |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/feb/08/gambling.usa |access-date=2024-01-12 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=September 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916235202/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/feb/08/gambling.usa |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Bruce Harrell]], Current Mayor of Seattle
* [[Donald P. Dunbar]], Adjutant General of [[Wisconsin]] [[U.S. Air Force]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major General Donald P. Dunbar |url=http://wicst.org/dma/jfhq/BioDunbar.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724152743/http://wicst.org/dma/jfhq/BioDunbar.asp |archive-date=2012-07-24 |access-date=2010-08-06}}</ref>
* [[Calvin Ayre]], Canadian billionaire and founder of Bodog Entertainment Group and the [[Calvin Ayre Foundation]]
* [[Larry W. Campbell]], former [[Mayor of Vancouver]], [[Senate of Canada|Canadian Senator]] and Chief Coroner.
* [[Donald P. Dunbar]], Adjutant General of [[Wisconsin]] [[U.S. Air Force]]
* [[Kelly Jennings]], [[National Football League|NFL]] player, City University of Seattle higher education spokesperson
* [[Maya Morsy]], head of Egypt's National Council for Women
* [[Larry W. Campbell]], Former Board Member
* [[Scott Reske]], [[Indiana House of Representatives]]
* [[Mohamed Fahmy]], Canadian-Egyptian journalist with [[CNN]] and [[Al Jazeera English]]
* [[Mohamed Fahmy]], Canadian-Egyptian journalist with [[CNN]] and [[Al Jazeera English]]
* [[Bruce Harrell]], mayor of Seattle<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-08 |title=City University of Seattle fills a valuable niche |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/city-university-of-seattle-fills-a-valuable-niche/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=City University of Seattle Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Seattle Mayor and Alumnus Bruce Harrell is Commencement Speaker |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/city-university-seattle-celebrates-50th-175838866.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Maya Morsy]], head of Egypt's National Council for Women<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-04 |title=For the first time in history: Women lead national human rights bodies in Egypt |url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/108494/For-the-first-time-in-history-Women-lead-national-human |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=EgyptToday |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044834/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/108494/For-the-first-time-in-history-Women-lead-national-human |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-24 |title=Women in Egypt (Part 1) |url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/38193/Women-in-Egypt-Part-1 |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=EgyptToday |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044835/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/38193/Women-in-Egypt-Part-1 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Scott Reske]], [[Indiana House of Representatives]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bulletin |first=The Herald |date=2012-11-03 |title=Candidate profiles |url=https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/candidate-profiles/article_c32b7aec-c8b1-5767-b821-de0c60bab1a0.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Herald Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044730/https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/candidate-profiles/article_c32b7aec-c8b1-5767-b821-de0c60bab1a0.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.cityu.edu/ Official website]
* {{Official website|https://www.cityu.edu/}}



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Revision as of 18:41, 11 May 2024

Not to be confused with Seattle University or University of Washington.
City University of Seattle
Former name
City College
(1973–1982)
MottoWhat's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
TypePrivate university
Established1973; 51 years ago (1973)
AccreditationNWCCU
Academic affiliations
CONAHEC
Endowment$20.9 million[1]
PresidentRandy Frisch
ProvostScott Carnz
Academic staff
900+
Students6,755[2]
Undergraduates2,638
Postgraduates2,518
300
Location
Seattle
,
Washington
,
United States

47°37′03″N 122°20′40″W / 47.6175°N 122.3444°W / 47.6175; -122.3444
CampusUrban
1.15 acres (0 ha)
ColorsTeal and Marine
   
AffiliationsNational University System
Websitecityu.edu

The City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington. City University was founded in 1973 as City College by a group of business leaders and educators in the Seattle area led by Michael A. Pastore with an original mission dedicated to providing higher education for working adults. In 1982, City College changed its name to City University of Seattle. Since then, the university has grown to consist of undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas: the School of Management; the Albright School of Education; the Division of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Doctoral Studies; the International College; and the Washington Academy of Languages. In 2013, CityU became affiliated with National University System, a private nonprofit university system.

History

The college first opened in rented office space in the Lyon Building in downtown Seattle,[3] over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. As of 2014, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.

Academics

Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute. The School of Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[4]

City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.[5]

The university also houses the Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) which provides English and world language training to students interested in learning a language. WAL offers an English Language Program (ELP), 10 world languages, and a graduate TESOL certificate.

Campus

The headquarters of the university is in a building located in downtown Seattle. City University also has additional Washington campuses in Vancouver and Tacoma. The university through international university partnerships offers academic programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, and Vietnam.

Notable alumni and faculty

References

  1. ^ "REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AWARDS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE June 30, 2022 and 2021". ProPublica. May 9, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "University Fast Facts".
  3. ^ Schulz, Blaine (January 25, 1984). "'City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills". The Seattle Daily Times. Newsbank. p. H2.
  4. ^ "Current Accredited Programs and Members". ACBSP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  5. ^ "NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions". Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  6. ^ Carr, Harvey (November 13, 2019). "Who is the Billionaire Calvin Ayre? Name in online gambling". Businessing Magazine. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Bowers, Simon (February 8, 2008). "Billionaire bookie who went from farmboy to playboy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Major General Donald P. Dunbar". Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
  9. ^ "City University of Seattle fills a valuable niche". The Seattle Times. August 8, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "City University of Seattle Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Seattle Mayor and Alumnus Bruce Harrell is Commencement Speaker". Yahoo Finance. June 26, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "For the first time in history: Women lead national human rights bodies in Egypt". EgyptToday. October 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "Women in Egypt (Part 1)". EgyptToday. December 24, 2017. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Bulletin, The Herald (November 3, 2012). "Candidate profiles". Herald Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

External links

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