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Revision as of 18:14, 9 April 2023
Former name | City College (1973–1982) |
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Motto | What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There. |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1973 |
Parent institution | National University System |
Accreditation | NWCCU |
President | Randy Frisch |
Provost | Scott Carnz |
Academic staff | 900+ |
Students | 6,755[1] |
Undergraduates | 2,638 |
Postgraduates | 2,518 |
300 | |
Location | , , United States 47°37′03″N 122°20′40″W / 47.6175°N 122.3444°W |
Campus | Urban 1.15 acres (0 ha) |
Colors | Teal and Marine |
Affiliations | National University System |
Website | www |
City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington. City University was founded in 1973 as City College 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. CityU is part of the National University System, a private nonprofit university system.
History
The college first opened in rented office space in the Lyon Building in downtown Seattle,[2] 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[update], City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.
Accreditation
Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The School of Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[3] City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute.
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.[4]
Campuses
The main campus of the university is a 1.15-acre building located approximately 2 miles north of downtown Seattle. CityU has campuses around the world.
- Canada
- China
- Czech Republic
- Mexico
- Slovakia
- Switzerland
- 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".[5]
Notable alumni and faculty
- Bruce Harrell, Current Mayor of Seattle
- Calvin Ayre, Canadian billionaire and founder of Bodog Entertainment Group and the Calvin Ayre Foundation
- Larry W. Campbell, former Mayor of Vancouver, Canadian Senator and Chief Coroner.
- Donald P. Dunbar, Adjutant General of Wisconsin U.S. Air Force
- Kelly Jennings, 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
References
- ^ "University Fast Facts".
- ^ Schulz, Blaine (January 25, 1984). "'City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills". The Seattle Daily Times. Newsbank. p. H2.
- ^ "Current Accredited Programs and Members". ACBSP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions". Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Ranking". www.usnews.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
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