Like the city we call home, University of Portland cultivates Innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders. Difference makers. In this ever-changing world, Some things never change: Our commitment to every student. Our promise to educate the heart, The hands, and the mind. Our belief in making the world A better place, one Pilot at a time. University of Portland. RISE.
Questions & Answers Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C. As the new president, what is your vision for the University? A lot of people have asked me that question. I think it is something that is forged with many other people. But, I can begin to answer the question this way. The University is going to continue to be a place of academic excellence, it’s going to continue to be a place where people are thoroughly engaged in the community, and it’s going to continue to be a place where there is deep interest in the personal and spiritual formation of students. That’s the kind of consistent vision that the Congregation of Holy Cross has always brought here.
an exciting place to live. It’s a vibrant community that offers tremendous professional opportunities. The University can be a real resource for the city and beyond, and I look forward to that interaction.
to explain their specific moral positions. Another project we’ve conducted for two years is the Dundon-Berchtold Initiative in Applied Ethics in which faculty fellows and student scholars work together for a year researching an ethical issue within When did you first connect with UP? their academic discipline and produce a My first connection to the University was report of their findings. These two initiatives back in the 1970s when I spent the summer are now a permanent part of the landscape at St. Elizabeth’s parish as a seminarian. here because of the funding provided by I also spent time on campus with the Holy the Dundon-Berchtold Fund for Moral Cross community. More recently, 10 years Development and Applied Ethics. ago, I was invited to join the University’s Board of Regents and was impressed by Most presidents don’t teach. Why is the members’ talents and commitment to teaching important to you? the school. I was also immediately struck I want to teach as long as I can. I think the How does Holy Cross influence UP? by the excitement of the campus. It is no senior leadership of an academic institution I think one of the great geniuses of the accident that the theme for the campaign should be plugged into the classroom as Congregation of Holy Cross is that we as was “Rise.” much as possible. It gives you perspective priests and brothers are involved with and depth in terms of the decisions you student life in lots of different ways. We When did you become interested in ethics? are making while running an institution. teach students, we pray with them, we live I first became interested during graduate in residence halls as pastoral residents, school—I wrote my dissertation on the What has helped shape you as a person? we get to know them. It is a multi-dimen- teachings of the church and how they ap- When I was in 8th grade, my dad and I were standing in the middle of a soybean field sional approach to ministry that allows plied to people’s lives. After earning my us to build a real foundation for pastoral doctorate, I taught a course that consider- (in Springfield, Illinois). He turned to me and said, “This is where the temporary campus effectiveness. ed contemporary issues and how they for the community college is going to be.” related to ethics. I was then approached by What do you want people to know about a local Catholic hospital to join their ethics It was early April and Lincoln Land Community College, the first institution of public UP that they might not? committee, which I served on for seven I want more people to know about the years. That time became a jumping off point higher learning in Springfield, opened its doors to students that September. My dad quality of students that we have here. They for me to look at the larger implications of are the types of individuals that local, reapplied ethics. I am fascinated by the dis- was the founding president. Today, there are multiple campuses in the area and the gional, and national employers need in their cernments that people go through when work force. And one of my priorities is to they are trying to make good moral decisions. school serves about 17,000 students. I’ll never forget that scene. It taught me what create even more opportunities for the it is like to have a vision for an institution talents and skills of our students to shine. Talk about the Character Project. and that committed leadership and hard The Character Project first started as a What was your reaction to becoming conversation with the University of Notre work can make something like that happen. president? Dame’s then-business dean, Carolyn Woo. What can people expect moving forward? Gratitude. This University energizes me. We wanted to engage students in the proI am so impressed by the academic excel- cess in which they make ethical decisions People can expect that I will have a deep devotion to the education that we’re prolence and by the faculty community, and every day, and how character influences viding here, and that I will work hard. People the students are terrific. It’s a great collec- the way they make those decisions. The can expect me to be part of the commution of incredibly talented and accomplished class was met with great success, and so nity and be a consensus builder. I like to people. The scope and scale of campus I reintroduced it at UP and am currently allow for lots of interaction in lots of difteam-teaching it with others. We ask stu- listen. But with that said, I’m not afraid to make a decision when one has to be made. ferent settings. The city of Portland is also dents tough questions and expect them 1
$182 MILLION
The target of the RISE Campaign, announced four years ago, was $175 million—with the goal of creating scholarships for deserving students, enriching academic opportunities across every school and program, increasing scholarly research, building new facilities and modernizing older ones, and developing programs that would enhance the University’s commitment to its Catholic character. The achievement, in 2014, was astonishing, with more than $182 million raised. But the greatest impact of the RISE Campaign is that it created new ways for the University of Portland to make hopes and dreams real for thousands of students—students who will move on from The Bluff and change the world.
Student Scholarships One of the greatest accomplishments of the campaign is the effect it will have on thousands of students. A primary goal was to provide more scholarships, and the campaign did just that. In total, $48.6 million was raised, creating more than 200 new annual and endowed scholarships and providing financial assistance to more than 5,500 young men and women. Donors created scholarships for students enrolled in business, education, engineering, nursing, and the arts and sciences. They created funds to support students who are first generation naturalized citizens, who are active volunteers, who are from Catholic high schools, who have high financial
need, who are athletes, singers, musicians, and writers, to name a few. There are now scholarships for graduate students enrolled in the executive MBA in nonprofit management program, scholarships to support second degree baccalaureate nursing students, and even scholarships for students with a sense of humor. But regardless of its designation, each scholarship fulfills the utterly important goal of giving immensely talented students a chance to fulfill their potential. It is a chance for them to become teachers, business leaders, nurses, doctors, artists, professors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and difference makers. 5
Biology Professor Katie O’Reilly, Ph.D.
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English Professor John Orr, Ph.D.
University of Portland professors have long been renowned for their dedication to teaching. But these professors are also dedicated to research and discovery. The RISE Campaign sought to increase opportunities for research, equipment, and training— and $8.6 million was raised. This includes funding for nine new endowed professorships, which allow the University to retain and hire the best and brightest faculty.
Much of this funding came in the form of grants, which support a wide range of academic research endeavors that are bringing change to the region and beyond. A $1.5 million grant from Northwest Evaluation Association enables School of Education faculty and doctoral students to partner with local school districts to research ways that will enhance student learning and improve teacher practice. A significant
grant awarded to the School of Nursing allows faculty and students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program to be able to use new technologies in the classroom and online. And the newly renovated Clark Library has a new technology zone, which was funded through a generous grant. These grants will have a large impact on how faculty can continue to enrich the skills and knowledge that they bring to the classroom. 7
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The University today brims with creative and innovative ways for students to gain valuable skills before they graduate. One such endeavor allows nursing students to learn from and work directly with clinical nurses in local hospitals. As the nation’s first school to adopt this model, called a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU), the School of Nursing received national funding as part of the campaign to document this program’s success so it can be
a model for schools nationwide. Our award-winning entrepreneurship center, now called the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, received additional funding so that it could develop new programs to provide students in all majors with mentors, leadership training, and internships. The Center’s annual $100k business competition now has a deeper endowment for the ventures created by students who win the compe-
tition. The University also received funding to create the West Coast’s largest financial trading room, which has nine Bloomberg terminals, and allows business students to complete real-time financial transactions. This dedication also extends beyond the campus. A multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation is helping fund internships for students who are science, engineering, and math majors and want to become teachers. 9
Faith and Ethics Since our founding in 1901, the University has been guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, a community of Catholic priests and brothers who are committed to educating students in mind and heart. And with funds raised during the campaign, new opportunities were created to enhance the ways in which faith, spirituality, and active prayer can be explored. The University’s new Bell Tower and its 14 bells that ring out every hour and the accompanying Marian Garden have become 10
a place not only for quiet contemplation but also a physical symbol in the heart of campus that celebrates our Catholic heritage. The University’s main chapel, The Chapel of Christ the Teacher, received much needed updates, including a new altar, lighting, and flooring. In addition to these physical changes, there are new programs designed to enrich the University experience for students. Funding has expanded the number of spiritual retreats and campus ministry support
programs. There is the newly created Dundon-Berchtold Fund for Moral Development and Applied Ethics, which allows students to explore issues related to values, integrity, and character formation as part of a class experience. And the alreadyestablished Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture has been able to bring nationally renowned speakers to campus to talk about the myriad contemporary issues related to faith and modern society.
Student Resources
It’s a point that bears repeating: the students who grace our campus and bring our mission and vision to life are the very essence of who we are. A major campaign goal was to enhance the learning and living experiences of our students. Renovations to the main dining facility in 2009 added 14,000 square feet and changed not only the nature of the space but also the quality and variety of food prepared. Renamed the Bauccio Commons,
it is now designed not only for meals but also for meetings, study, conversations, and quiet moments by the fireplace—it has become a place for community. Construction of Fields and Schoenfeldt Halls allowed an additional 404 students to live on campus, bringing the total number of residents to more than 1,800. This commitment to residentiality is an essential element of the education at the University of Portland.
The Campaign also helped strengthen numerous other initiatives, including our Honors Program; the Learning Resource Center, which provides tutors for languages, writing, math, and speech; the Salzburg study-abroad program; immersion service programs in the Moreau Center; and the graduate education program, Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE). Each of these programs greatly enhances the ways and methods in which students learn and grow.
Learning Laboratories
Students are reaping the benefits provided by new, flexible, and updated spaces funded by the RISE Campaign. One of the most significant changes occurred in Donald P. Shiley Hall, which houses the Shiley School of Engineering. The building, which doubled in size to 70,000 square feet, is now our largest academic facility. It is also home to classrooms, study spaces, and 18 new labs with specialized equipment such as a 3-D printer and a fatigue testing machine. Attendance by students in the Clark Library soared after it was completely renovated and redesigned in 2013. The new design added 50 computer work stations, new digital labs and study areas, and ref13
erence and technology assistant stations. The Blair Theater is a new secondary space that supports student-led productions. With seating for 100 patrons, it will provide an intimate environment with the flexibility to support various staging options and provide greater stage access for all theatre students. Across campus, Science Hall was renamed Don V. Romanaggi, M.D. Hall after a renovation of the third floor and other major improvements, which returned the building to its original glory. By building and renovating the physical structures on campus, the University has transformed the educational experience for thousands of students on The Bluff.
Pilot Athletics The success of the University’s Division I athletic programs is due largely to those individuals who invest in the facilities and our student-athletes. These students compete—and succeed—against the nation’s best teams. They also thrive under the same rigorous academic curriculum that all students take and are an integral part of the University community. To enhance the experience for both players and fans alike, the Clive Charles Soccer Complex, named in memory of our legendary soccer coach, gained improved concession areas, new ticket booths and an entry gate, wider concourses, covered areas, and an artificial turf practice field as part of Pru Pitch. To better support student-athletes, more than 10,000 square feet were added to the Chiles Center. The remodel included state-of-the-art locker facilities; expanded space for the strength and conditioning center; upgraded equipment in the weight training area; a new student-athlete resource center; and additional administrative office space. A four-sided, center-hung video board was also added to the arena. The Chiles Center continues to be one of the premier athletic and convocation facilities on the West Coast. 14
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The final RISE Campaign improvements are still underway. Most notably, the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center, set to open in summer 2015, will forever impact students’ accessibility to health and wellness. The building, which has been desperately needed for years to accommodate the growing University community, will feature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an indoor track, a rock wall, exercise spaces,
equipment rentals, three gyms, and classrooms for clinics on health and wellness. Student-athletes will also benefit from the center’s gyms, allowing for greater practice time and flexibility. Upgrades are also underway at the University’s baseball stadium, Joe Etzel Field, with new fencing, a new scoreboard, and artificial turf so that players can practice during the rainy weather.
Still in the wings is the University’s “River Campus.” In 2008, an additional 35 riverfront acres were purchased to provide further expansion opportunities and to provide access to the Willamette River and its environs for the campus and local community. Today, this area is already seeing vast improvements from its years of industrial use, with the return of native plants and animal species. 16
19,304 HEROES
Each and every donor—all 19,304 of them—said yes to helping the University of Portland become a place it knew it could be. They are alumni, those who are newly minted and those who were students decades ago. They are faculty and staff, both current and former. They are friends who share our ideals and vision. They are parents of current and former students, and they are generous corporations and foundations. It is only with their support and commitment that the University of Portland has become a much more valuable resource for the state, the nation, and the world.
UP regent Amy DundonBerchtold and her husband and alumnus Jim Berchtold UP regent and alumnus Rich Baek (second from right) with alumni Zach Uhles, Kevin Swartout, Jamie Grimm, and Jason Smith.
Alumnus Fedele Bauccio Alumnus Chris Corrado (right) and his wife Kimra with Fr. Ed Obermiller, C.S.C.
UP regent and RISE campaign cochair Nancy Bryant with her husband Andy (left) and alumnus Dr. Don Romanaggi Alumni Carissa and Augusto Carnerio
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President Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., Vice President for University Relations Laurie Kelley, and RISE campaign cochair and alumnus Pat Becker, Jr. UP regent Mark Ganz and his wife, Leslie
Alumnus John Heily Joey Harrington and his wife and alumna Emily (right) with Carol McClory
UP regent Darlene Shiley with President Emeritus Fr. Bill Beauchamp, C.S.C. UP regents Tom Arndorfer and Cathy Buley David.
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404 more students live on campus in Schoenfeldt & Fields Halls.
19,304 donors made these accomplishments possible.
The now iconic Bell Tower has 14 bells that ring out every quarter hour.
Students give 171,000 hours in service each year to local and national organizations.
Shiley Hall added 35,000 square feet and 18 new labs for handson learning.
$49M helped establish 232 new scholarships— providing financial assistance for 5,595 students. 21
There are 19 new study rooms in the Clark Library and 50 new computer work stations.
$182M raised.
Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center (opening summer 2015) offers 3 new basketball courts, a comprehensive fitness center, and indoor track. Renovated Chapel of Christ the Teacher. 9 professorships were funded to support research of our finest faculty. New locker rooms and playing fields for student-athletes at the Chiles Center and Clive Charles Soccer Complex.
Improvements including artificial turf and new lights installed at Joe Etzel Field.
Bauccio Commons serves farm-to-fork meals made from scratch to more than 1,800 students every day. Students can study and volunteer in 16 countries. Renovated and constructed 12 buildings and structures —places for students to live and learn, pray and play.
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UNDERGR ADUATE PROGR A MS Major Programs College of Arts and Sciences Biology, B.S., B.A. Chemistry, B.S. Communication, B.A. Economics, B.A. English, B.A. Environmental Ethics and Policy, B.A. Environmental Science, B.S. French Studies, B.A. General Studies, B.S., B.A. German Studies, B.A. History, B.A. Mathematics, B.S, B.A. Music, B.A. Organizational Communication, B.S. Philosophy, B.A. Physics, B.S., B.A. Political Science, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Social Work, B.A. Sociology/Criminology Track, B.A. Spanish, B.A. Theater, B.A. Theology, B.A. Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business Administration Accounting, B.B.A. Economics, B.B.A. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management, B.B.A. Finance, B.B.A. Global Business, B.B.A. Marketing, B.B.A. Operations & Technology Management, B.B.A. School of Education Elementary Education, B.A.Ed. Secondary Education, B.S.S.E. Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E. Computer Science, B.S.C.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E. Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E. School of Nursing Nursing, B.S.N.
GR ADUATE PROGR A MS Business Executive MBA (E.M.B.A.) / Master of Business (M.B.A.) Master of Finance (M.S.) Master of Science Operations & Technology Management (M.S.)
OFFICERS & DE ANS Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., Ph.D. President Thomas G. Greene, Ed.D. Provost Laurie C. Kelley Vice President for University Relations Rev. Gerard J. Olinger, C.S.C., J.D. Vice President for Student Affairs James B. Ravelli Vice President for University Operations Alan P. Timmins Vice President for Financial Affairs Matthew J. Baasten, Ph.D. Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Communication Studies Master of Arts (M.A.) / Master of Science (M.S.)
Michael F. Andrews, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Education Master of Arts (M.A.) / Master of Education (M.Ed.) Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Robin D. Anderson, Ed.D. Dean, Pamplin School of Business Administration John L. Watzke, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education
Engineering Master of Engineering (M.E.) Master of Biomedical Engineering (M.B.M.E.)
Sharon A. Jones, Ph.D. Dean, Shiley School of Engineering
Nursing Master of Science: Clinical Nurse (M.S.) / Nurse Educator (M.S.) Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
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Minor Programs Biology Business Administration Catholic Studies Chemistry Communication Computer Science Economics Education English Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Environmental Policy Environmental Science Fine Arts French Gender & Women’s Studies German Hellenic Studies History Mathematics Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Social Justice Sociology Spanish Sustainability Theater Theology
Joanne R. Warner, Ph.D. Dean, School of Nursing Drew Harrington Dean, Clark Library
Theater Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Jason S. McDonald Dean, Admissions
Theology Pastoral Ministry (M.A.)
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