University of St. Francis

I am a solid investment.

Many will profit from my knowledge.

My education. My endeavors.

My values.

The University of St. Francis (USF) is

resides within its people - its students,

many things to many people. For some

alumni, professors, and staff. In short, St.

USF is a leading Catholic Franciscan

Francis lives in you. Your success. Your

university in Joliet, Illinois, set amid

achievements. Your commitment to serve

scenic surroundings and beautiful, historic

others through your life’s work. As a USF

buildings. For others—including 20,000

graduate, you are truly an extension of all

online and off-campus alumni—it’s a

we are and all we offer. And when you

cutting-edge, web-based university offering

support USF, you are supporting a legacy

the latest online learning opportunities.

that lives on, continuing your generous

The truth is, the University of St. Francis

spirit through a new generation.

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We’re doing more than teaching from textbooks. We’re sharing values and insights that prepare students for life.

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When you give today, more is

possible tomorrow.

When you donate to the University of

students need to compete in the global

St. Francis, you’re doing so much more

economy. And, of course, you’re investing

than just supporting a college. You’re

in the same educational community that

investing in people, full of promise and

provided you the skills and capabilities to

ideas. You’re investing in a university

pursue your own potential. You’re

culture that instills values, confidence,

investing in a brighter future.

knowledge and the experience these

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Taking online courses meant I could work, have a social life, and still continue my education. USF helped me go places without ever leaving my computer.

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A new vision guided by

long-held values.

At the University of St. Francis, we are dedicated to becoming a premier Catholic Franciscan university offering undergraduate degree completion, and graduate programs of the highest caliber. And we are well on our way to achieving this goal. Consider the following:

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For the fifth consecutive year, USF

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College of Nursing and Allied

was rated a top tier institution by

Health is considered one of the best in

U.S. News and World Report.

the country, The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program in

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For the second consecutive year, USF

Albuquerque, N.M. has a 100 percent

was designated as one of the nation’s best

pass rate on the national exam.

colleges in the “Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges: Region by Region.”

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In 2009, USF began offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree—one of only six

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USF was one of the first

in Illinois, and one of only 120 programs

universities in the nation to offer

in the country.

undergraduate and graduate degree programs online. Our program is the

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Our mission of service learning develops

3rd largest in the state of Illinois,

tremendous character traits in students,

offering 143 online courses with more

encouraging them to make service to

than 2,000 registered students per

others a lifelong commitment.

semester.

We need you to continue

our journey.

Our journey to becoming a top Catholic

to the world through service and

Franciscan university began almost 90

leadership. Today, we’re continuing

years ago. Then as now, the University

this journey in the face of new economic

of St. Francis has been guided by the

realities and a commitment to be at the

core values of respect, service, integrity,

forefront of innovation, creativity, and

and compassion. We strive for academic

academic diversity and excellence. We

excellence in all our programs,

need you to help us on this journey.

preparing men and women to contribute

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My education prepared me for more than a career. It made it possible for me to make a difference in people’s lives.

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Share your passion for

serving others.

Service to others. It’s a belief we hold

the latest technology, the best professors,

deeply at the University of St. Francis. If

and most importantly, like-minded people

you’re a graduate of our renowned health

who shared your passion and commitment.

care programs you understand this better

In the process, you developed the skills and

than anyone. During your time at USF, you

expertise that has helped you become a

learned what it means to provide care and

compassionate, dedicated health care

support to those in need. You had access to

professional.

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A lot has changed since we graduated.

It’s good to see the school’s values and commitment to service have remained the same.

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Building on our

success.

At the University of St. Francis, our curriculum has grown beyond our outstanding education, business and science programs to include one of the premier nursing programs in the country. We are looking to expand our programs as we strive to become a leading Catholic Franciscan university offering undergraduate degree-completion, and graduate programs of the highest caliber.

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Your donation to USF has a real and

“Learning centers” that will make it

lasting impact. Funds from this capital

possible for faculty to achieve integrated

campaign will be directed to those critical

instruction and move the university

needs that will allow us to execute our

forward into the 21st century.

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vision for the future. Funds will be allocated toward:

Planning for a new Natural and Health Sciences building that will enhance collaboration between faculty and

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Expanded programs that extend our offerings to students, opening greater

educational opportunities.

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New and improved facilities that will

students, allowing them to

develop undergraduate research

programs.

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The ability to maintain small class sizes,

allow us to continually recruit new

ensuring that students and professors

students, and the best and brightest

have more one-on-one learning

educators.

opportunities.

Establish a USF

legacy.

If you wish to create a lasting legacy

We also have opportunities available for

at USF, you may consider one of many

college programs, classrooms, the USF

available naming opportunities. There

Solutions Center and many others. To

are opportunities available for the

discuss which option is best for you,

Motherhouse and Tower Hall buildings

please contact the University of St. Francis

including several wings.

Development Office at 1.800.822.8280.

How will the money be used?

As we embark on a historically important $8 million capital campaign, our vision is to become one of the nation’s premier Catholic Franciscan universities. It is ambitious and it won’t happen overnight. But with your help, it will happen. Here is how capital campaign funds will be disbursed.

$2,000,000

Endowment Scholarships - Endowed scholarships will allow USF to continue to provide academically excellent, Catholic Franciscan, values-based education to deserving students who otherwise would not have the opportunity. Presently, the University of St. Francis awards more than $11 million annually in institutional funds to academically qualified students with financial need. An increased endowment will enhance the university’s ability to award need-, meritand program-based scholarships to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Offering endowed scholarships allows the University of St. Francis to better compete in recruiting students at all levels.

$2,000,000

Programs

$300,000

Center for International Education - The center’s goals include implementation of multifaceted study abroad programs; student and faculty exchange programs; internationalization of curriculum for general education; and other major programs and initiatives.

$250,000

Service Learning Resource Center - The Service Learning Resource Center programming will include faculty and curriculum development; being host to a regional service-learning workshop on campus; and providing a resource base. An existing structure will be renovated to house the center.

$250,000

Center for Innovation - The university plans to create a Center for Innovation, designed to promote entrepreneurial projects and services within the university and to support business incubation. The center will provide consulting, funding and resources needed to move from concept to full implementation for innovative and profitable programs.

$300,000

Program Planning for Innovative Natural and Health Sciences Building - A new science building would be designed to encourage and facilitate new pedagogies and provide expanded space for science teaching and undergraduate research.

$200,000

Science and Environmental Education Academy - The Science and Environmental Education Academy will offer a professional development center to K-12 teachers to enable them to improve science literacy of high school graduates. It will also provide science enrichment camps for K-12 students.

$225,000

Visiting Scholars and Artists in Residence - Bringing nationally and internationally recognized scholars and artists to the university will provide an exceptional educational experience.

Faculty will have the opportunity for shared learning, teaching and research.

$225,000

Arts & Design Programming - USF will relocate its Arts & Design Department to the City Center Rialto Arts District, home to a community of working artists. This move will serve as a prime catalyst for the creation of a welcoming and invigorating environment to provide access to the arts. The university will also offer an expanded arts curriculum.

$250,000

Speaker Series - Funding of a Speaker Series will allow USF to continue to share the great insights of men and women whose voices bring the world to the university and community.

$4,000,000

Facilities

$2,000,000

Motherhouse Renovation - The second floor, when completed, will become the university’s welcome center to prospective students, parents, alumni, dignitaries and more. The President’s Office and Admission and Enrollment Services will be located here.

$1,500,000

Tower Hall Renovation - Tower Hall must be revitalized to offer learning environments that meet the needs of today’s students. New classrooms and labs with state-of-the-art technology will allow our programs to achieve full potential as among the best in the region.

$250,000

Campus Beautification and Parking - USF’s urban setting requires great stewardship of its green spaces and careful maintenance and creation of beautiful new spaces. We will create outdoor spaces that will be calming, encourage reflection and allow recreational use.

$200,000

Rialto / City Center Art Gallery - The Arts & Design Department will relocate to downtown Joliet in the historic Rialto Square Theatre building. This relocation places the department at the heart of a growing community of professional artists, and allows for expansion and creation of the dynamic arts program and its community outreach.

$50,000

Alumni Center - The university proposes to renovate an existing house it already owns to provide a USF Alumni Center that will be central to re-energizing the alumni community, enabling them to connect with each other as well as with their alma mater. It will house the Alumni Relations staff and serve as a venue for alumni-related events and programming.

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I learned that success isn’t about reaching the top. It’s about reaching inside yourself to pursue your potential.

now.

We all need help to realize our dreams.

spiritual guidance. Or perhaps, it was a

Chances are, someone supported you

good friend who simply listened when you

along the way during your college

needed a friend most. Whoever it was,

experience at USF. Someone who, through

someone was there for you. Now we hope

some measure, encouraged you on your

you’ll be that person who’s willing to lend

own personal journey. Maybe it was a

a hand. With your help, the University

professor who took extra time to help you

of St. Francis will continue the journey

in your studies. Maybe it was a one of the

to becoming one of the country’s premier

St. Francis Sisters who offered some timely

Catholic Franciscan universities.

This is your USF. Help us

realize our mission.

We know you take pride in the knowledge and values you learned and practiced here at USF and carried forward into your life after college. We now need your support so today’s students can benefit from the expanded opportunities we strive to offer. With your help, the University of St. Francis will continue the journey to becoming one of the premier Catholic Franciscan universities in the country.

Continuing the Tradition -

Living Our Mission.

500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, Il 60435 www.stfrancis.edu (800) 822-8280 capitalcampaign@stfrancis.edu