ALVERNO STRONG legacy

“The nation’s Catholic university presidents unanimously voted Sister Andrea their board chair for a reason. She is as knowledgeable as anyone about the future of these institutions, understands their complex relations to the Church, and thinks constantly about the contributions they can make to a larger society. More than that, the presidents feel supported, even loved, by her in the challenging work they all undertake. She’s far more than a respected colleague; she’s a trusted friend.”

Father Dennis Holtschneider, CM President, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities

“When Sister Andrea shared her vision for the Alverno Mesa campus, her excitement of the future was infectious! We spoke of the alignment of Alverno’s Franciscan values and philosophies about health care — both access to it and how it is delivered — to those of Mayo Clinic. We talked about how we could link Alverno nursing students and have Mayo Clinic as a clinical site. I walked away with amazement at her laser focus on Alverno’s mission, grit, fortitude, faith and fierce advocacy to achieve all of this growth in the college through some of the most historic and challenging years we have seen as a nation.”

M. Jay Maningo-Salinas ’94 Assistant Professor of Nursing and Vice Chair, Research Administration; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

During the past six years, Alverno has accomplished the following student- and mission-centered initiatives, including:

• Launched academic degree programs, as well as the School of Adult Learning and New Initiatives to provide flexible, market-driven options for professionals

• Built upon Alverno’s reputation as a hub for preparing skilled health care leaders, including the opening of a new location in Mesa, Ariz. (see page 4)

• Advanced Alverno’s mission to pursue racial justice and make higher education accessible and inclusive, including being named Wisconsin’s first HispanicServing Institution and launching the Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leadership

• Strengthened the college’s financial position and continually improved student success outcomes