City University of Seattle
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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 |
| President | Randy Frisch |
Academic staff | 900+ |
| Students | 6,755[1] |
| Location | , , US |
| Campus | US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, China |
| Affiliations | National University System |
| Website | www |
City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington. In 2016–17, CityU enrolled 6,755 students worldwide. The university consists of the School of Business and Management, The School of Education and Leadership, The School of Technology and Computing, The School of Health and Social Sciences, and Washington Academy of Languages. CityU of Seattle offers campus education around the world and online education. CityU is part of the National University System, a private nonprofit university system.
History
City University was established in 1973 as City College by Dr. Michael A. Pastore to provide higher education for working adults. 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
City University of Seattle is 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
City University is headquartered in the Belltown area 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.
