Neumann University Fact Book 2015

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N e u m a nn U n i v e r s i t y

Fact Book

Office of Institutional Research Fall 2015


PREFACE Welcome to the first edition of the Neumann University Fact Book! This Fact Book serves as a comprehensive reference and trend guidebook of important institutional characteristics – not just of statistics and numbers, but also descriptions of services and offerings.

We express our sincere gratitude to the many people in offices across campus who provided data and cooperated in investigating, compiling, and verifying information in this volume. Their support is the basis for everything we do in Institutional Research.

Suggestions, as well as general comments and questions, regarding the Fact Book are always welcome and appreciated. We hope you will help us shape this publication to reflect all of Neumann University.

Melissa Thorpe, Director of Institutional Research thorpem@neumann.edu

Marcia Finch, Research Analyst finchm@neumann.edu


Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... i General Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 Identity ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Vision ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Core Values .............................................................................................................................................. 3 University Goals....................................................................................................................................... 3 Fact Sheet ................................................................................................................................................. 4 History of Neumann University .............................................................................................................. 6 Programs of Study.................................................................................................................................... 8 Undergraduate ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Graduate ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Adult ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Accreditations ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Carnegie Classification ............................................................................................................................ 9 University Strategic Plan 2015 – 2019 ................................................................................................. 10 Association of Franciscan Colleges & Universities .............................................................................. 11 Neumann University Seal ..................................................................................................................... 12 University Administration and Staff ....................................................................................................... 13 Neumann University Board of Trustees 2014-2015 ............................................................................ 13 Neumann University Organizational Chart 2014-2015 ...................................................................... 14 Admissions ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Freshman Class Admissions ................................................................................................................. 15 Full-time Transfer Admissions ............................................................................................................. 15 Other Types of Admissions .................................................................................................................... 15 Graduate Student Admissions .............................................................................................................. 15 Freshman Class Average SATs ............................................................................................................. 16 Freshman Class by Gender and Race/Ethnicity .................................................................................. 16 Freshman Class by State of Residence ................................................................................................. 17 Enrollment ................................................................................................................................................. 18 University Enrollment ........................................................................................................................... 18 Enrollment by Full-time Equivalent .................................................................................................... 18 Enrollment by Division .......................................................................................................................... 19


Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity .............................................................................................................. 20 Enrollment by Gender .......................................................................................................................... 22 Traditional Undergraduate Enrollment by Program (Excluding CAPS) .......................................... 23 Traditional Undergraduate Enrollment by State of Residence (Excluding Continuing Adults and Professional Studies) ............................................................................................................................ 24 Adult Undergraduate Enrollment (CAPS) by Program...................................................................... 25 Adult Undergraduate Enrollment (CAPS) by State of Residence...................................................... 25 Graduate Enrollment by Program ....................................................................................................... 26 Graduate Enrollment by State of Residence ....................................................................................... 27 Retention & Graduation Rates ................................................................................................................ 28 Freshman Class Retention ................................................................................................................... 28 Freshman to Sophomore Retention by Gender and Ethnicity ........................................................... 28 Freshman to Sophomore Retention by Division ................................................................................. 29 Freshman to Sophomore Retention for Pell Grant Recipients ........................................................... 29 Freshman Graduation Rates................................................................................................................ 30 Freshman Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rates ............................................................................ 30 Freshman Graduation Rates by Ethnicity and Gender...................................................................... 31 Degrees Awarded...................................................................................................................................... 33 Degrees Awarded .................................................................................................................................. 33 Honorary Degree Recipients ................................................................................................................ 34 Alumni ...................................................................................................................................................... 36 Alumni by State of Residence .............................................................................................................. 36 Alumni by Country ............................................................................................................................... 36 Tuition Trends and Institution Financial Profile ................................................................................... 37 Undergraduate Tuition, Room & Board Fees ..................................................................................... 37 Undergraduate Accelerated Degree Completion Charges .................................................................. 37 Graduate Tuition Rates ........................................................................................................................ 37 Student Life .............................................................................................................................................. 38 Athletics ................................................................................................................................................ 38 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................... 39 Career and Personal Development ...................................................................................................... 40 Study Abroad ........................................................................................................................................ 40 Honors Program .................................................................................................................................... 41 Honor Societies ..................................................................................................................................... 42 Library ................................................................................................................................................... 42

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Student Organizations and Clubs........................................................................................................ 44 NeuMedia .............................................................................................................................................. 44 Office of Mission and Ministry ............................................................................................................. 45 Campus Ministry............................................................................................................................... 45 Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies ..................................................................................... 45 Assisi Pilgrimage............................................................................................................................... 45 Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development ........................................................ 47 Glossary .................................................................................................................................................... 50

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GENERAL INFORMATION Identity Neumann University, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia, is a Catholic institution of higher education in the Franciscan tradition.

Mission Neumann University educates a diverse community of learners based upon the belief that knowledge is a gift to be shared in the service of others and that learning is a lifelong process.

Vision Neumann University strives to be a teaching university of distinction, providing innovative, transformational education in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. Neumann RISES on the values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship and lives the actions these values inspire. Neumann’s curriculum promotes thoughtful and ethical leadership in service and response to a global and technologically complex world.

Core Values Neumann University, a Catholic University in the Franciscan Tradition, promotes:

Reverence Integrity Service Excellence Stewardship as integral to all academic programs, services, partnerships and co-curricular activities.

University Goals Always and everywhere, Neumann University strives to: I. Demonstrate a firm commitment to the Catholic Franciscan tradition II. Nurture a campus community which lives the values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. III. Challenge its students to achieve personal, academic, and professional excellence. For more information on core values, please see http://www.neumann.edu/about/president/StrategicPlan2015-2019.pdf, pages 1 and 2.

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Fact Sheet

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History of Neumann University

When the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia opened the doors of Our Lady of Angels in September, 1965, the total enrollment was 115 women students. Today, as Neumann University (NU), the college educates nearly 3,000 co-ed students, engages over 11,600 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in Aston Township, PA. Since 1965, the College met the needs of its students, even beyond its initial traditional undergraduate programs. In September 1971, a program for adult women was initiated—this program is now known as the CAPS degree accelerated program allowing adult students to earn their bachelor's degree faster utilizing six-credit courses in an online or evening format meeting one night per week. Also in 1971, the administration responded to the need that women needed safe, professional daycare for their children while they attended classes. A child care center opened on the third floor of the main building and quickly evolved into the current Child Development Center (1973) accommodating pre-school aged children. In 1980, the Board of Trustees approved the name change from Our Lady of Angels to Neumann. The name Neumann College seemed fitting given the significant role that then Bishop John Neumann had in assisting the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in the early days of the Congregation. Also, in 1980 Neumann formally accepted its first male undergraduate students. In 1985 the Life Center housing the Bruder Gymnasium and the Meagher Theatre, became the third building on the Neumann College campus. Expanding undergraduate degree programs and initiating graduate programs became the goal to ensure academic growth. In 1982, the College was granted approval to award a Master of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling, followed in 1987 by permission to grant an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. Master of Science degree programs have since been developed in the areas of Accounting, Education, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Sport Management, and Strategic Leadership. In 2004, the College was granted approval to offer its first doctoral program, the entry-level clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.). In 2006, approval was granted for the College to offer its second doctoral program, the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. In late April 2009, the College received approval (the certificate of authority) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to become Neumann University. According to President Rosalie Mirenda, “University status is the culmination of Neumann’s transformation. It is a catalyst for enhancing scholarship, research and service to our community. At the same time, Neumann’s commitment to its mission, core values and personal attention to our students remains the same.” In 2013 Neumann was granted approval to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Pastoral Counseling.

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For Neumann to provide a holistic experience for its undergraduate students and to assist with the growth goals, a residential program was approved by the Board of Trustees. When the first residence hall opened in 1997, the building housed 177 students and transformed campus life. There are now three Living and Learning Centers on campus, an adjacent apartment complex (Buoni Building) leased for student housing, and a nearby apartment building (The Annex), all together having capacity to house 912 students. In Fall 2014 the Annex was not used for student housing. In 2004, Neumann University acquired a 46,434 square foot office building located at the Concord Road entrance of the campus from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. The newly named the Rocco A. Abessinio Building now houses additional classroom and office space. Neumann University opened the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development on October 17, 2009. Located on its main campus in Aston, Pennsylvania, the Mirenda Center features more than 72,000 square feet of space including an arena, classroom, meeting and event rooms, exhibits, offices, and athletic facilities. This new, state- of-the-art facility was named in honor of Dr. Rosalie M. Mirenda and her husband, Tony, by the Board of Trustees in acknowledgement of the Mirendas' many years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Catholic Franciscan identity and mission of NU. Seeking to unify an ever-expanding campus, the St. John Neumann Circle was created to connect the original Bachmann Building and the Life Center on one side of Convent Road with the Mirenda Center and Student Living and Learning units on the other side of the road. On April 1, 2010 two commissioned statues were placed in the circle. The most prominent, on a high base and at the Circle’s center, is of St. John Neumann, the namesake of the University. The second, at ground level and facing the students who walk from the Living and Learning Centers and the Mirenda Center, is a representation of a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia, the sponsoring Congregation. Beginning with the May 2010 Commencement, all graduates pass through the circle one last time as they join family and friends to receive their degrees. In 2014, the focus on growth was to deepen academic excellence and serve the research and learning needs of students of all levels and the local community. A two-phased library renovation began. The project was funded in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The first phase of the project was completed in 2012 and saw the addition of new learning and study commons areas on the third floor of the Bachmann Main Building as well as the creation of a media-enhanced classroom designed to seat ninety and offices to house the Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies, endowed in 2000 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. The final phase of the project was completed in time for the start of the fall 2014 semester, as the University’s fiftieth anniversary celebration began. Currently, the Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center is getting an upgrade. Work began on a 10,000 square foot addition to the building in late July, 2015. The project will take 10 months, with completion scheduled for May 2016. A single story structure is being added to the Life Center, stretching from the McNichol Room toward Morgan Circle and wrapping around the building, extending across the space behind the Meagher Theatre. The new structure will be devoted primarily to Neumann Media and a large multi-purpose room. This $4.99-million expansion project is funded, in part, by a $1.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, awarded through the Delaware County Redevelopment Authority, and gifts received through the campaign “In Giving We Receive.” It makes visible the theme of Transforming Spaces as found in the 2015-2019 University Strategic Plan.

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Programs of Study Undergraduate

Graduate

Accounting, B.S. Arts Production and Performance, B.A. Athletic Training, B.S. Biological Science, B.S. Biological Science/Clinical Laboratory Science, B.S. Biology with Secondary Teacher Certification in Biology and General Science, B.S. Business Administration, B.S.

Educational Leadership, Ed.D. Physical Therapy, D.P.T. Pastoral Counseling, Ph.D. Accounting, M.S. Education, M.S. Nursing, M.S.

Communication and Media Arts, B.A. Computer and Information Management, B.S. Criminal Justice, B.A. Early Education and Special Education, B.A. English, B.A. English with Secondary Teacher Certification in English, B.A. International Business, B.S. Liberal Arts, B.A. Marketing, B.S. Nursing, B.S. Political Science, B.A. Political Science with Secondary Teacher Certification in Social Science, B.A. Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Psychology, B.A. Social Work, B.S.W. Sport & Entertainment Management, B.S., B.S./M.S.

Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. Sport & Entertainment Management, M.S Organizational & Strategic Leadership, M.S.

Adult Behavioral Science, B.A. Liberal Studies, A.A., B.A., B.S. Organizational Leadership, B.S. Professional Studies, B.S. Public Safety Administration, B.S.

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Accreditations Neumann University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as evidenced by the statement of accreditation status through 2016. Neumann University’s selfstudy and decennial visit will occur April 2016. For information on Neumann University on MSCHE’s website, please use the link for current institutional information for Neumann University (http://msche.org/institutions_view.asp?idinstitution=323) or the statement of accreditation status (http://www.msche.org/Documents/SAS/323/Statement%20of%20Accreditation%20Status.htm). Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (267) 284–5000 E-mail: info@msche.org Spanish: españolinfo@msche.org All programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). For more information, please go to www.portal.state.pa.us. •

The Biological Science/Clinical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) through 2021. For more information, see www.naacls.org. Accounting, Business Administration, Computer and Information Management, International Business, and Marketing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) through 2016. For more information, see www.acbsp.org. Baccalaureate and graduate Sport & Entertainment Management programs are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) through 2018. For more information, see www.cosmaweb.org. The Pastoral Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through 2017. For more information, see www.cacrep.org. Baccalaureate and graduate Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The baccalaureate program will be evaluated in spring 2016 and the master’s program is accredited through 2022. For more information, see www.acenursing.org. The doctorate in Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) through 2022. For more information, see www.capteonline.org. The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CaATe) through 2021. For more information, see www.caate.net.

Carnegie Classification Neumann University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a “Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs).”

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University Strategic Plan 2015 – 2019 In an effort to achieve its mission and vision of being a teaching university of distinction, Neumann University strives to achieve five institutional goals/themes defined below and graphically depicted on the Strategy Map.

As a result of this institutional strategic plan, Neumann University will: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Expand Visibility Grow Strategically Engage Students Provide Programming Innovation Transform Spaces

While a number of these themes require well-defined ongoing efforts, others present exciting opportunities for Neumann University to garner new energy and resources, and a spirit of innovation not unlike that which led the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia to found Our Lady of Angels College now Neumann University in 1965. To view the strategic/operational plan, please see: http://www.neumann.edu/about/president/plan.asp

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Association of Franciscan Colleges & Universities Founding Date 1847 1851 1854 1858 1859 1860 1885 1886 1887 1890 1890 1920 1923 1930 1937 1937 1937 1942 1946 1957 1958 1958 1961 1965

Institution Saint Francis University Marian University Franciscan School of Theology St. Bonaventure University St. Francis College Quincy University Silver Lake College St. John’s College Alverno College University of Saint Francis Viterbo University University of St. Francis Our Lady of the Lake College Briar Cliff University Cardinal Stritch University Madonna University Siena College Felician College Franciscan University of Steubenville Hilbert College Alvernia University Lourdes University Villa Maria College Neumann University

City Loretto, PA Indianapolis, IN Berkeley, CA Allegany, NY Brooklyn Heights, NY Quincy, IL Manitowoc, WI Chicago, IL Milwaukee, WI Fort Wayne, IN La Crosse, WI Joliet, IL Baton Rouge, LA Sioux City, IA Milwaukee, WI Livonia, MI Loudonville, NY Lodi, NJ Steubenville, OH Hamburg, NY Reading, PA Sylvania, OH Buffalo, NY Aston, PA

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Neumann University Seal

Catholic Education in the Franciscan Tradition The motto Veritas-Caritas receives its origin from Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians: “Rather let us profess the truth in love, and grow to the full maturity of Christ the Head” (Ephesians 4:15). It expresses a dedication to principles formative of mind and heart. The concept is likewise found in the seal which is highlighted by the Gospel Book surmounted by the Chi-Rho, representative of Christ, the Source of All truth and Truth itself. The Tau (Greek letter “T”), supporting the Gospel Book was often used by St. Francis of Assisi. For him it was a symbol of the cross and salvation; for us, it becomes a challenge to live a life rooted in Christ. The Crown, encircling the Tau, symbolizes Mary, Queen and Mother, placed before us as a model of the virtues embodied in the mission of Neumann University. The Globe is significant of the scope of influence possible to those involved in the educational process at Neumann University, founded in 1965. The whole is enclosed in the traditional Franciscan symbol, the Knotted Cord, expressive of the vowed dedication of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, the founders of Neumann University.

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF Neumann University Board of Trustees 2014-2015 UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

Rosalie M. Mirenda, Ph.D.

CHAIR

VICE CHAIR

James D. Delaney

Ann Baiada

SECRETARY

Sr. Marie Angela Presenza, OSF ‘71

Sr. Esther Anderson, OSF

Michael Krancer, Esq.

Rev. Msgr. Federico Britto ‘05

Salvatore J. Mattera ’07 ‘09

Thomas A. Bruder, Jr.

Martin F. McKernan, Jr., Esq.

Renold J. Capocasale

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone

Teresa Coffey ’83 ‘96

Marian D. Moskowitz, '91

Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, Ph.D.

Jeff Mullen

Jay Devine

Thomas P. Phiambolis, MD

Sr. Mary Farrell, OSF, '85

Francis G.X. Pileggi, Esq.

John C. Ford

Charles H. Ramsey

Regina Haney, Ed.D.

Sr. Christa Marie Thompson, OSF, '69

Sr. Elizabeth Howe, OSF, MD, FACEP, ‘76

Michael J. Tierney, Esq.

Frank Janton

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Neumann University Organizational Chart 2014-2015

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ADMISSIONS Freshman Class Admissions Fall 2015

Fall 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2012

Fall 2011

Applications (completed)

2107

1964

2636

2768

2405

Acceptances

1989

1847

2479

2529

2145

Matriculants

401

415

501

574

573

Acceptance Rate

94%

94%

94%

91%

89%

Matriculation Rate 20% 22% 20% Source: Neumann University, Office of Admissions

23%

27%

Full-time Transfer Admissions Fall 2015

Fall 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2012

Fall 2011

Applications (completed)

277

264

266

299

252

Acceptances

221

211

234

253

228

Matriculants

89

131

106

124

128

80%

80%

88%

85%

90%

Matriculation Rate 40% 62% 45% Source: Neumann University, Office of Admissions

49%

56%

Acceptance Rate

Other Types of Admissions Evening Programs

Accelerated Adult Programs

Applications (completed)

547

74

Acceptances

171

54

Matriculants

70

50

31%

73%

Acceptance Rate

Matriculation Rate 41% 93% Source: Neumann University, Office of Admissions

Graduate Student Admissions Fall 2015

Fall 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2012

Fall 2011

* Applications (completed)

438

620

551

649

615

Acceptances

274

254

223

193

197

Matriculants

197

116

137

146

132

Acceptance Rate

63%

41%

40%

30%

32%

61%

76%

67%

Matriculation Rate 72% 46% Source: Neumann University, Office of Admissions *Includes spring, summer, and fall applications.

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Freshman Class Average SATs 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Math

447

433

435

441

433

Verbal

448

429

434

436

439

Writing

436

436

426

432

432

University Composite

1331

1282

1295

1309

1304

National Average 1490 1497 1498 1498 1500 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

Freshman Class by Gender and Race/Ethnicity 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Female

257

64.1%

271

65.3%

320

63.9%

369

64.3%

348

60.7%

Male

144

35.9%

144

34.7%

181

36.1%

205

35.7%

225

39.3%

Total 401 415 501 574 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research 2015

2014

573

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Nonresident Alien *

6

1.5%

3

0.7%

7

1.4%

10

1.7%

6

1.0%

Hispanic/Latino Black or African American White American Indian or Alaska Native

0

0.0%

11

2.7%

18

3.6%

25

4.4%

24

4.2%

96

23.9%

102

24.6%

106

21.2%

125

21.8%

127

22.2%

233

58.1%

170

41.0%

234

46.7%

279

48.6%

278

48.5%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

3

0.5%

1

0.2%

Asian ** Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander **

4

1.0%

5

1.2%

5

1.0%

6

1.0%

5

0.9%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Two or More Races

20

5.0%

9

2.2%

13

2.6%

10

1.7%

12

2.1%

Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown

41

10.2%

115

27.7%

117

23.4%

115

20.0%

120

20.9%

Total 401 415 501 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

574

573

* Nonresident Alien is a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is in this country on a visa or temporary basis and does not have the right to remain indefinitely. ** IPEDS data grouped Asian and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander as one category before 2010.

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Freshman Class by State of Residence 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Alaska

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

California

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

Connecticut

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Delaware

49

12.2%

53

12.8%

65

13.0%

75

13.1%

62

10.8%

Florida

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

2

0.3%

0

0.0%

Indiana

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

Louisiana

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Maine

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Maryland

14

3.5%

10

2.4%

6

1.2%

16

2.8%

13

2.3%

Michigan

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

New Jersey

60

15.0%

64

15.4%

106

21.2%

133

23.2%

121

21.1%

New York

7

1.7%

5

1.2%

5

1.0%

5

0.9%

10

1.7%

Ohio

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Oklahoma

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

Oregon

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Pennsylvania

261

65.1%

278

67.0%

306

61.1%

327

57.0%

355

62.0%

Rhode Island

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Texas

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

Virginia

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

3

0.5%

1

0.2%

International

6

1.5%

3

0.7%

7

1.4%

10

1.7%

6

1.0%

Total 401 415 501 574 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

573

Only states which had at least one First-Time Full-Time Freshman enrolled in fall 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 are included in the table.

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ENROLLMENT University Enrollment 2015-16

2014-15

2013-14

2012-13

2011-12

UG Full-Time

1806

1992

2080

2166

2144

UG Part-Time

597

570

493

508

473

Graduate

498

485

383

426

470

Total 2901 3047 2956 3100 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

3087

Enrollment by Full-time Equivalent 2015-16

2014-15

2013-14

2012-13

2011-12

UG Full-Time (FTE)

1806

1992

2080

2166

2144

UG Part-Time (FTE)

235

224

194

200

186

Graduate (FTE)

274

251

204

244

265

Total FTE 2315 2467 2478 2610 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

2595

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Enrollment by Division 2015 849

2014 981

2013 997

2012 1050

2011 1008

449

470

461

458

443

Undergraduate

407

438

457

451

432

Graduate

42

32

4

7

11

312

275

249

230

223

Undergraduate

235

228

198

167

185

Graduate

77

47

51

63

38

408

428

385

450

563

Undergraduate

174

194

203

232

267

Graduate

234

234

182

218

296

815

782

786

843

780

Undergraduate

693

664

660

724

681

Graduate

122

118

126

119

99

68

111

78

69

70

Undergraduate

45

57

58

50

44

Graduate

23

54

20

19

26

2901

3047

2956

3100

3087

2403

2562

2573

2674

2617

Graduate 498 485 383 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

426

470

Division of Arts & Sciences Division of Business & Information Management

Division of Continuing Adult & Professional Studies

Division of Education & Human Services

Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

Non-Matriculating Students

University-Wide Undergraduate

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Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity 2015 N

2014

2013

2012

2011

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Undergraduate Programs Nonresident Alien*

32

1.5%

32

1.4%

36

1.5%

39

1.6%

35

1.4%

Hispanic/Latino

47

2.2%

68

2.9%

67

2.8%

68

2.7%

70

2.9%

492

22.7%

517

22.2%

439

18.5%

485

19.4%

433

17.8%

1137

52.4%

1229

52.7%

1211

51.1%

1264

50.5%

1297

53.4%

3

0.1%

3

0.1%

4

0.2%

7

0.3%

3

0.1%

29

1.3%

30

1.3%

29

1.2%

32

1.3%

32

1.3%

3

0.1%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

1

0.0%

47

2.2%

43

1.8%

41

1.7%

40

1.6%

29

1.2%

378

17.4%

411

17.6%

544

22.9%

568

22.7%

530

21.8%

Black or African American White American Indian or Alaska Native Asian ** Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ** Two or More Races Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown Total

2168

2334

2015 N

2505

2014 %

N

2430

2013 %

N

2303

2012 %

N

2011 %

N

%

Division of Continuing Adult & Professional Studies Undergraduate Students Nonresident Alien*

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.5%

1

0.6%

0

0.0%

Hispanic/Latino

1

0.4%

3

1.3%

3

1.5%

2

1.2%

3

1.6%

33

14.0%

37

16.2%

30

14.9%

17

10.1%

15

8.0%

154

65.5%

134

58.8%

119

59.2%

106

62.7%

114

61.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.4%

2

0.9%

4

2.0%

1

0.6%

2

1.1%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.5%

5

2.1%

7

3.1%

3

1.5%

2

1.2%

0

0.0%

41

17.4%

45

19.7%

41

20.4%

40

23.7%

52

27.8%

Black or African American White American Indian or Alaska Native Asian ** Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ** Two or More Races Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown

Total 235 228 201 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

169

187

* Nonresident Alien is a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is in this country on a visa or temporary basis and does not have the right to remain indefinitely. ** IPEDS data grouped Asian and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander as one category before 2010.

20


2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Nonresident Alien*

4

0.8%

0

0.0%

2

0.5%

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

Hispanic/Latino Black or African American

6

1.2%

6

1.2%

4

1.0%

2

0.5%

3

0.6%

80

16.1%

63

13.0%

56

14.6%

66

15.5%

58

12.3%

306

61.4%

275

56.7%

248

64.8%

262

61.5%

308

65.5%

1

0.2%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

10

2.0%

6

1.2%

9

2.3%

8

1.9%

9

1.9%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

4

0.8%

2

0.4%

3

0.8%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

87

17.5%

132

27.2%

61

15.9%

86

20.2%

91

19.4%

Graduate Students

White American Indian or Alaska Native Asian ** Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ** Two or More Races Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown Total

498

485 2015

383 2014

426 2013

470 2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Nonresident Alien*

36

1.2%

32

1.1%

39

1.3%

41

1.3%

36

1.2%

Hispanic/Latino Black or African American

54

1.9%

77

2.5%

74

2.5%

72

2.3%

76

2.5%

605

20.9%

617

20.2%

525

17.8%

568

18.3%

506

16.4%

White American Indian or Alaska Native

1597

55.0%

1638

53.8%

1578

53.4%

1632

52.6%

1719

55.7%

4

0.1%

4

0.1%

4

0.1%

7

0.2%

3

0.1%

Asian ** Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ** Two or More Races

40

1.4%

38

1.2%

42

1.4%

41

1.3%

43

1.4%

3

0.1%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

2

0.1%

56

1.9%

52

1.7%

47

1.6%

43

1.4%

29

0.9%

506

17.4%

588

19.3%

646

21.9%

694

22.4%

673

21.8%

All Students

Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown

Total 2901 3047 2956 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

3100

3087

* Nonresident Alien is a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is in this country on a visa or temporary basis and does not have the right to remain indefinitely. ** IPEDS data grouped Asian and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander as one category before 2010.

21


Enrollment by Gender 2015 N

2014 %

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Undergraduate Programs Female

1452

67.0%

1539

65.9%

1542

65.0%

1641

65.5%

1590

65.4%

Male

716

33.0%

795

34.1%

830

35.0%

864

34.5%

840

34.6%

Total

2168

2334

2015 N

2372

2014 %

N

2505

2014 %

N

2430

2013 %

N

2012 %

N

%

Division of Continuing Adult & Professional Studies Undergraduate Students Female

95

40.4%

117

51.3%

114

56.7%

103

60.9%

106

56.7%

Male

140

59.6%

111

48.7%

87

43.3%

66

39.1%

81

43.3%

Total

235

228 2015

N

201 2014

169 2014

187 2013

2012

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Graduate Students Female

339

68.1%

332

68.5%

268

70.0%

307

72.1%

323

68.7%

Male

159

31.9%

153

31.5%

115

30.0%

119

27.9%

147

31.3%

Total

498

485 2015

N

383 2014

426 2014

470 2013

2012

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

All Students Female

1886

65.0%

1988

65.2%

1924

65.1%

2051

66.2%

2019

65.4%

Male

1015

35.0%

1059

34.8%

1032

34.9%

1049

33.8%

1068

34.6%

Total 2901 3047 2956 3100 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

3087

22


Traditional Undergraduate Enrollment by Program (Excluding CAPS) 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Arts Production and Performance

6

8

13

17

17

Biological Science

87

126

119

125

104

Biological Science/Clinical Laboratory Science Biology with Secondary Teacher Certification in Biology and General Science

46

58

50

51

42

1

3

5

2

3

Communication and Media Arts

104

104

102

102

102

Criminal Justice

161

178

181

194

185

English English with Secondary Teacher Certification in English

20

24

17

21

24

10

7

13

14

18

Division of Arts & Sciences

1

Environmental Education Certification Liberal Arts

65

74

48

63

67

Political Science

19

21

33

40

48

Political Science with Secondary Teacher Certification in Social Science

11

9

16

19

23

Pre-Pharmacy

0

1

2

3

4

Psychology

159

199

200

208

163

Undecided

160

169

198

191

207

849

981

997

1050

1008

Accounting

90

91

89

72

65

Business Administration

145

145

145

152

138

Computer and Information Management

31

28

34

34

38

International Business

11

9

11

11

13

Marketing

24

29

26

24

23

Sport and Entertainment Management, B.S.

96

125

135

136

139

Sport and Entertainment Management, B.S./M.S.

10

11

17

22

16

407

438

457

451

432

174

194

203

232

267

Athletic Training

101

123

125

139

134

Nursing

592

541

535

585

547

693

664

660

724

681

45 Undergraduate Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

57

55

48

42

Total Division of Business & Information Management

Total Division of Education & Human Services Early Education and Special Education Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

Total Non-Matriculating Students

23


Traditional Undergraduate Enrollment by State of Residence (Excluding Continuing Adults and Professional Studies) 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Alaska

2

0.1%

2

0.1%

2

0.1%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Arizona

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

California

2

0.1%

3

0.1%

3

0.1%

2

0.1%

1

0.0%

Connecticut

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

248

11.4%

259

11.4%

266

11.5%

271

11.0%

237

9.9%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

3

0.1%

3

0.1%

2

0.1%

3

0.1%

3

0.1%

Illinois

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

2

0.1%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

Indiana

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

Louisiana

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

Maine

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Maryland

35

1.6%

37

1.6%

36

1.6%

50

2.0%

46

1.9%

Michigan

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

2

0.1%

Minnesota

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Missouri

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

New Jersey

375

17.3%

427

18.8%

473

20.4%

474

19.3%

442

18.5%

New York

24

1.1%

19

0.8%

19

0.8%

25

1.0%

26

1.1%

North Carolina

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Ohio

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Oklahoma

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

Oregon

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

1440

66.4%

1481

65.0%

1467

63.3%

1577

64.2%

1580

66.2%

Puerto Rico

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

Rhode Island

1

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Texas

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

3

0.1%

Virginia

4

0.2%

4

0.2%

4

0.2%

5

0.2%

3

0.1%

Wisconsin

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

1

0.0%

International

25

1.2%

32

1.4%

36

1.6%

39

1.6%

35

1.5%

Delaware District of Columbia Florida

Pennsylvania

Total 2168 2277 2317 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

2457

2388

24


Adult Undergraduate Enrollment (CAPS) by Program 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

3

9

2

4

7

1

1

1

0

2

Division of Continuing Adult & Professional Studies Liberal Studies, A.A. Accounting, A.A./B.S. Business Administration, A.A./B.S. Behavioral Sciences, B.A.

22

25

20

15

9

Liberal Studies, B.A.

24

43

53

48

52

1

1

3

Concentration in Criminal Justice Health Care Administration, B.S. Human Resource Management, B.S.

1

1

0

3

5

Liberal Studies, B.S.

34

57

64

50

50

7

4

7

5

8

Concentration in Business Administration Concentration in Health Care Administration

1

Concentration in Human Resource Management Organizational Leadership, B.S.

31

34

40

25

31

Professional Studies, B.S.

25

18

10

15

16

Public Safety Administration, B.S.

88

37

Non-Matriculating Students

0

0

3

2

2

228

201

169

187

Total, Division of Continuing Adult & Professional 235 Studies Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

Adult Undergraduate Enrollment (CAPS) by State of Residence 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Arizona

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.5%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Delaware

13

5.5%

19

8.3%

16

8.1%

11

6.6%

15

8.1%

District of Columbia

1

0.4%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Georgia

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.6%

1

0.5%

Idaho

1

0.4%

1

0.4%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Maryland

2

0.9%

2

0.9%

2

1.0%

1

0.6%

1

0.5%

New Jersey

16

6.8%

17

7.5%

15

7.6%

14

8.4%

15

8.1%

North Carolina

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.5%

201

85.5%

189

82.9%

163

82.3%

139

83.2%

151

81.6%

Texas

1

0.4%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Virginia

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.5%

International

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.5%

1

0.6%

0

0.0%

Pennsylvania

Total 235 228 198 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

167

185

25


Graduate Enrollment by Program 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

M.S. in Accounting

29

23

3

M.S. in Sport & Entertainment Management

13

9

1

7

11

42

32

4

7

11

77

47

51

63

38

3

6

1

1

77

50

57

64

39

Certificate in Education

9

4

7

13

11

M.S. in Education

91

88

58

96

165

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

38

38

30

33

46

Certificate in Pastoral Care and Counseling

10

16

15

7

6

M.S. in Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling

56

63

58

69

68

Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling

30

25

14

234

234

182

218

296

Certificate in Nursing

2

2

1

1

1

M.S. in Nursing

41

39

44

34

21

D.P.T. in Physical Therapy

79

77

81

84

75

Division of Business & Information Management

Total Division of Continuing Adult & Professional Studies M.S. in Organizational Strategic Leadership Post-Baccalaureate Coaching Program Total Division of Education & Human Services

Total Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

2

Post-Professional D.P.T. in Physical Therapy Total

122

118

126

119

99

Non-Matriculating Students 1

Accounting Sport & Entertainment Management

1

1

Organizational Strategic Leadership

2

Education

14

42

7

11

16

Pastoral Care & Counseling

4

5

6

6

5

Nursing

2

2

1

1

4

23 Total Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

51

14

18

25

Physical Therapy

26


Graduate Enrollment by State of Residence 2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

N

%

Alabama

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.3%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

California

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

1

0.3%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

Delaware

49

9.8%

50

11.6%

41

11.1%

35

8.6%

35

7.9%

District of Columbia

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

1

0.3%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Florida

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

2

0.5%

0

0.0%

Georgia

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

Maryland

16

3.2%

7

1.6%

9

2.4%

6

1.5%

11

2.5%

Massachusetts

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Michigan

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

Nebraska

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

New Jersey

57

11.4%

43

10.0%

36

9.8%

45

11.0%

46

10.4%

New York

2

0.4%

2

0.5%

2

0.5%

2

0.5%

2

0.5%

North Carolina

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

2

0.5%

0

0.0%

Ohio

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.3%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

371

74.5%

325

75.4%

272

73.7%

306

75.0%

343

77.3%

South Carolina

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

1

0.3%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Texas

0

0.0%

1

0.2%

1

0.3%

3

0.7%

2

0.5%

Virginia

2

0.4%

2

0.5%

1

0.3%

1

0.2%

2

0.5%

West Virginia

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

2

0.5%

0

0.0%

International

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

2

0.5%

1

0.2%

0

0.0%

Pennsylvania

Total 498 431 369 Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

408

444

27


RETENTION & GRADUATION RATES Freshman Class Retention

Retention Rate 80%

75%

73%

74%

73% 70%

70% 66% 65%

60% 2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

Freshman to Sophomore Retention by Gender and Ethnicity Fall Cohort 2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Female

73%

75%

69%

76%

75%

Male

65%

69%

60%

71%

70%

Nonresident Alien *

67%

100%

50%

Hispanic/Latino

45%

72%

58%

58%

67%

Black or African American

62%

70%

58%

62%

68%

White

79%

76%

75%

82%

73%

0%

100%

100%

83%

80%

80%

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian **

100%

60% 0%

0%

33%

54%

30%

83%

67%

59%

69%

76%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander ** Two or More Races

68% 72% Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

* Nonresident Alien is a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is in this country on a visa or temporary basis and does not have the right to remain indefinitely. ** IPEDS data grouped Asian and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander as one category before 2010.

28


Freshman to Sophomore Retention by Division Fall Cohort Arts & Sciences

2014 67%

2013 68%

2012 59%

2011 69%

2010 70%

Business & Information Management

61%

69%

67%

70%

74%

Education & Human Services

66%

83%

81%

95%

74%

Nursing & Health Sciences

82%

82%

74%

83%

83%

73% 71% 64% Undecided Students Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

66%

66%

Freshman to Sophomore Retention for Pell Grant Recipients Fall Cohort Pell Grant Recipients

2014 225

2013 249

2012 273

2011 237

2010 233

62% 70% 61% 64% 72% Retention Rate Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

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Freshman Graduation Rates 2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Entering Freshman Cohort

462

522

544

540

539

520

552

572

In 4 Years

29%

31%

29%

29%

33%

35%

29%

36%

In 5 Years

47%

51%

47%

46%

52%

45%

48%

54%

49%

51% 55% 51% 50% In 6 Years Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

Entering Freshman Class Graduation Rates 70% 60%

51%

55%

51%

50%

47%

46%

50% 40%

47%

51%

49%

52%

30% 20%

54%

29%

31%

29%

29%

2004

2005

2006

2007

45% 33%

35%

2008

2009

48% 36% 29%

10% 0% In 4 Years

In 5 Years

2010

2011

In 6 Years

Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

Freshman Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rates 2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Entering Freshman Cohort of Pell Grant Recipients

143

141

199

233

237

In 4 Years

27%

27%

29%

23%

22%

In 5 Years

45%

49%

37%

43%

47% 50% 39% In 6 Years Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

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Freshman Graduation Rates by Ethnicity and Gender 2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Entering Freshman Cohort

304

334

324

336

348

325

354

348

In 4 Years

31%

35%

36%

34%

39%

40%

35%

38%

In 5 Years

52%

56%

55%

52%

58%

51%

51%

In 6 Years

55%

60%

60%

56%

60%

54%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Entering Freshman Cohort

158

188

219

204

191

195

198

225

In 4 Years

29%

26%

22%

23%

27%

29%

25%

33%

In 5 Years

44%

45%

37%

36%

41%

41%

44%

In 6 Years

47%

47%

39%

41%

45%

42%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

11

17

11

14

14

15

15

24

In 4 Years

18%

41%

46%

21%

50%

47%

7%

33%

In 5 Years

27%

53%

55%

50%

71%

47%

20%

In 6 Years

27%

65%

64%

50%

71%

47%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

50

84

71

76

83

95

76

127

In 4 Years

24%

19%

30%

15%

21%

30%

24%

19%

In 5 Years

42%

38%

45%

33%

41%

40%

39%

In 6 Years

42%

41%

48%

34%

42%

42%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Entering Freshman Cohort

322

314

345

344

317

262

262

279

In 4 Years

33%

34%

31%

35%

40%

37%

32%

46%

In 5 Years

53%

57%

50%

51%

57%

50%

51%

56% 60% 54% 55% 59% In 6 Years Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

53%

Female

Male

Hispanic/Latino Entering Freshman Cohort

Black or African American Entering Freshman Cohort

White

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2004

2005

American Indian or Alaska Native 1 2 Entering Freshman Cohort

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

0

1

0

0

1

1 100%

In 4 Years

100%

50%

100%

0%

In 5 Years

100%

50%

100%

0%

In 6 Years

100%

50%

100%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

11

9

8

9

9

7

5

5

In 4 Years

27%

33%

13%

33%

11%

29%

40%

0%

In 5 Years

27%

78%

13%

56%

33%

43%

60%

In 6 Years

36%

78%

13%

56%

44%

43%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

10

7

6

12

In 4 Years

30%

29%

50%

50%

In 5 Years

60%

43%

67%

In 6 Years

60%

67%

Asian Entering Freshman Cohort

Two or More Races Entering Freshman Cohort

2004 Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown 67 Entering Freshman Cohort

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

96

108

96

106

134

187

125 31%

In 4 Years

24%

24%

30%

23%

28%

37%

36%

In 5 Years

42%

45%

44%

38%

44%

46%

51%

48% 49% 47% 45% 49% In 6 Years Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Research

49%

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DEGREES AWARDED Degrees Awarded 2014-15

2013-14

2012-13

2011-12

2010-11

Associate's Degree

9

6

11

11

13

Bachelor's Degree

558

461

506

475

442

Master's Degree

108

112

146

153

152

Doctorate

31

36

39

29

31

702

668

638

Total 706 615 Source: Neumann University, Office of the Registrar

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Honorary Degree Recipients Name Degree Conferred – Honor Causa Margaret Mary Kearney Doctor of Humane Letters William Bentley Ball Doctor of Laws Harry A. McNichol Doctor of Laws Sr. Mary Agnes MacIntyre, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters John Thomas Facenda Doctor of Humane Letters William J. Coopersmith Doctor of Humane Letters Sr. Mary Everilda Flynn, OSF Doctor of Pedagogy Edmund D. Pellegrino, MD Doctor of Laws His Eminence John Cardinal Krol, DD, JCD Doctor of Humane Letters Betty M. Neuman, RN, Ph.D. Doctor of Humane Letters Anthony S. Fauci, MD Doctor of Science Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ, Ph.D. Doctor of Humane Letters Most Reverend Robert E. Mulvee, DD Doctor of Humane Letters Barbara D’Iorio Martino, BS Doctor of Humane Letters Rocco Martino, Ph.D. Doctor of Science Edward F. Fenning Bachelor of Science Monica Malpass, BA Doctor of Humane Letters Sidney Callahan, Ph.D. Doctor of Humane Letters Honorable Curt Weldon Doctor of Laws Sr. Madonna Marie Cunningham, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Pat Ciarrocchi, BA Doctor of Humane Letters Sr. M. Margarella O’Neill, OSF Doctor of Letters Marjorie Daylor Honorary Undergraduate Degree Bentley A. Hollander Doctor of Science Sr. Jeannette C. McDonnell Doctor of Humane Letters Sr. Clare I. McDonnell Doctor of Humane Letters Mary E. Maloney Honorary Undergraduate Degree Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Doctor of Laws William Salom Doctor of Humane Letters Patricia Salom Doctor of Humane Letters Sr. Marie Lucey, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Derek Shortall Honorary Undergraduate Degree Sr. Marie Lucey, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Bishop Michael Saltarelli, DD Doctor of Humane Letters Dr. Michael Downey Doctor of Pedagogy Karen G. Santorum Doctor of Humane Letters M. Eileen Schmidt, MD Doctor of Science Thomas A. Bruder, Jr Doctor of Laws Thomas C. Shea, Sr Doctor of Laws Gary Maddox Doctor of Humane Letters Marylouise Fennel, RSM, Ed.D Doctor of Humane Letters Sr. Corda Marie Bergbauer, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Sr. Rose Cecilia Case, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Justin Cardinal Ragali Doctor of Laws Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ Doctor of Humane Letters Most Rev. Edward T. Hughes Doctor of Laws Sr. Lynn Patrice Lavin, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Nan. B. Hechenberger, Ph.D. Doctor of Laws Source: Neumann University, Office of the President

Date 1978 1979 1983 1983 1985 1986 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1990 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006

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Name Degree Conferred – Honor Causa Charles Finnegan, OFM Doctor of Laws Lawrence S. Cunningham Doctor of Humane Letters Rev. James J. Bacik, Ph.D. Doctor of Letters Sr. Margaret Lewis, OSF Doctor of Letters Ann Baiada, RN, CRRN Doctor of Laws J. Mark Baiada, MBA Doctor of Laws Most Rev. Joseph P. McFadden, DD, VG Doctor of Humane Letters David Whyte Doctor of Letters Patrick Temple-West Doctor of Laws Gov. Robert P. Casey Doctor of Laws Ellen Casey Doctor of Laws Patrick L. Meehan, Esq Doctor of Laws John Crowley III Doctor of Science Aileen Crowley Doctor of Science Sr. Esther Anderson, OSF Doctor of Humane Letters Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior Doctor of Laws Walter P. Lomax, Jr. Ph.D. Doctor of Science Beverly Hill Lomax Doctor of Humane Letters John Patrick Cardinal Foley Doctor of Laws John Mullen Doctor of Humane Letters Joan Mullen Doctor of Humane Letters Rev. Cyprian Rosen, OFM Cap Doctor of Humane Letters Benedict Paparella, Ph.D. Doctor of Humane Letters Col. Julia B. Paparella Doctor of Letters G. Michael Green Doctor of Laws Bill Giles Doctor of Humane Letters Tracy Davidson Doctor of Humane Letters Most Reverend Charles Chaput, OFM Cap Doctor of Laws Honorable Charles Ramsey Doctor of Laws Helen M. Alvare Doctor of Laws Martha Gillin Doctor of Laws Ulysses “Ukee” Samuel Washington III Doctor of Laws Jay Devine Doctor of Laws Bridget Devine Doctor of Laws Msgr. Michael Doyle Doctor of Laws Rocco A. Abessinio Doctor of Laws Mary F. Abessinio Doctor of Laws Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, Pd.D. Doctor of Laws Sr. Nora Nash, OSF Doctor of Humanities Source: Neumann University, Office of the President

Date 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015

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ALUMNI Alumni by State of Residence

Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Advancement and University Relations

Alumni by Country Country Antigua and Barbuda Australia, Commonwealth of Brazil, Federative Republic of Canada France (French Republic) Honduras, Republic of Haiti, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Israel, State of Italy (Italian Republic) Kenya, Republic of Philippines, Republic of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Number of Alumni 1 1 1 57 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 5

Source: Neumann University, Office of Institutional Advancement and University Relations

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TUITION TRENDS AND INSTITUTION FINANCIAL PROFILE Undergraduate Tuition, Room & Board Fees 2012-13 $23,262 $970

2011-12 $22,476 $874

Total $26,918 $25,860 $24,948 $24,232 Source: Neumann University, Office of Finance and Administration

$23,350

Annual Tuition Annual Fees

2015-16 $25,792 $1,126

2014-15 $24,800 $1,060

2013-14 $23,960 $988

Undergraduate Accelerated Degree Completion Charges 2015-2016 Accelerated Degree Completion Program Tuition per credit (regardless of number of $589 credits per semester) Undergraduate Online (per credit) $471 Source: Neumann University, Office of Finance and Administration

Graduate Tuition Rates 2015-2016 Graduate Tuition (per Credit) Accounting Education Nursing Organizational & Strategic Leadership Organizational & Strategic Leadership Online Pastoral Counseling Sports & Entertainment Management

$565 $660 $660 $660 $528 $660 $463

Doctoral Tuition (per Credit) Education $781 Pastoral Counseling $781 Physical Therapy $937 Source: Neumann University, Office of Finance and Administration

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STUDENT LIFE Athletics Men’s Sports

Women’s Sports

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track & Field

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Club Sports

Intramurals

Baseball Basketball (Men) Cheerleading Dance Team Ice Hockey Roller Hockey Rugby (Men) Rugby (Women)

Basketball (3 v 3, 5 v 5) Bean Bag Toss Dodgeball Flag Football Kickball Soccer Softball Volleyball Wiffleball

Instructional Yoga Zumba

Special Events 100-Mile Club

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Residence Life Neumann’s Living and Learning Center complex is truly a place to live and learn, and not just a place to sleep. The complex provides Neumann students with expanded opportunities for involvement in campus activities as well as individual, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth. With each room furnished with private bathrooms and fully wired for computer, cable, and voice communication, the complex is a technologically sophisticated, yet comfortable, facility. Neumann University does not guarantee housing from year to year. Resident Students at Neumann University also enjoy: • • • • • • • •

FREE parking in all University student lots (Freshmen CAN have cars!) Flexible on campus dining options Central heating and air-conditioning Access to cable and internet in every room Suite style rooms with a bathroom in each suite Access to 24-hour computer labs and 24-hour quiet study areas Coin and ID card operated laundry and vending machines on site Access to fitness and weight training facilities in the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development, located right next to the Residence Halls

Learning Outcomes •

• • • • •

Students will be able to apply their understanding of our Catholic Franciscan tradition by implementing our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship to their interactions with the residential community. Students will be able to engage in an intentional community that fosters academic success. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the campus resources available to them to enhance their Neumann experience. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Catholic and Franciscan values of Neumann University by upholding the policies reflected in the Student Handbook. Students will develop leadership skills to assist them in becoming positive contributors of our society. Students will be able to develop and utilize effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

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Career and Personal Development The mission of the Career and Personal Development Office is to promote a values-based approach to career and life planning with opportunities for career exploration and personal development through internship and study abroad experiences. The Office assists students and alumni with assessing career interests, exploring career options, and developing the skills to successfully pursue career goals. The Career and Personal Development Office offers the following: • • • • • • • • •

Online interest and personality assessments Individual counseling with regard to any career-related concerns Assistance with resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, job search, etc. Preparation for participation in internships for academic credit Workshops and career programs Online job and internship posting sites Study abroad opportunities Website with extensive career planning information and resources Graduate school information and assistance with the application process

During the 2014-2015 academic year, the Career and Personal Development Office assisted 240 students with the process of securing internships (116 in the Division of Arts &Sciences, and 124 in the Division of Business & Information Management). Additionally, the Career and Personal Development Office arranged mock interviews with employers for the 438 students enrolled in the Division of Business & Information Management.

Study Abroad The Office of International Studies Education (ISE) seeks to reflect the Core Mission of Neumann University and the spirit of St. Francis by providing high quality programs and services that • • •

Foster transformative learning experiences Prepare students to thrive in a multicultural, interdependent world Increase global citizenship and servant leadership

Study Abroad Programs • • • • • • • • • •

Ambialet, France Australia Europe (Discover the World: Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Seville, Spain) Limerick, Ireland London, United Kingdom Paris, France Perugia, Italy (Franciscan Heritage Program) Rome, Italy Seville, Spain Shanghai, China

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Summer Programs • • •

Assisi, Italy (Intensive Italian Language Summer Program) London, England (LEB Education London Summer Program) Toledo, Spain (Intensive Spanish Summer Program)

Short-Term Faculty-Led Trips for 2014-2015 • • •

Athletic Training in Ireland (week-long faculty-led spring break trip led by Professor Kathleen Swanik, students earned 1 academic credit) Education in Ireland (week-long faculty-led spring break trip led by Professors Marisa Rauscher and Stephanie Smith Budhai, students earned 1 academic credit) International Marketing in London and Berlin (2-week-long Maymester faculty-led trip led by Dean Lawrence Burgee, students earned 3 academic credits)

Honors Program The Neumann University Honors Program is based upon the belief that students who have demonstrated the motivation for learning, a desire to excel, and the capability for leadership should be given the opportunity to develop these abilities. The Honors Program is a two-tiered program consisting of a Freshman Honors Program and a University Honors Program for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students who complete the University Honors Program receive a Certificate of Completion and medallion at the Academic Awards Convocation, and recognition in the Commencement Program. Highlights of the Neumann University Honors Program during the 2014-2015 academic year include: • •

Two Neumann students presented their research at the Northeast Regional Honors Council conference at Gettysburg, PA, April 9-12 2015. Eighteen Neumann students presented at the Southeast Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE) Honors Conference at Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA, on March 28, 2015. Students of the Neumann Honors Association, in cooperation with the Office for Academic Affairs, organized and facilitated the fourth annual LEAD Conference (LearningExchanging-Achieving-Discussing) on campus, May 25, 2015. Three students in the University Honors Seminar offered presentations of their topics of completed or ongoing research. The program conducted a "Welcome Reception" for incoming freshmen who had been selected for, or who were considering, participation in the Honors Program, April 7, 2015. Fourteen incoming freshmen attended-up from seven the previous year. Approximately 20 current members and 10 staff/faculty attended. The program also highlighted accomplishments of the academic year and brought together members of administration, and faculty. Nine students earned the certificate of completion of the Honors Program.

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In addition to the above, students in the Honors Program received the following awards at the Academic Honors Convocation, April 24, 2015: • • • • •

Leunissen Academic Award for Excellence in the Life Sciences Sister Margarella O'Neill OSF Award for Excellence in the Practice of Holistic Nursing Care Two Freshman Honors Program members are Maguire Scholars Eight members have been inducted into the Delta Pi Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma Ten Honors Program members are Presidential Ambassadors

Honor Societies • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Delta Epsilon Sigma – Delta Pi Chapter (National Catholic Honor Society) Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Society) Alpha Sigma Lambda – Epsilon Tau Chapter (Continuing Adult and Professional Studies) Chi Sigma Iota – Alpha Omega Nu Chapter (Pastoral Care and Counseling) Delta Mu Delta – Kappa Sigma Chapter (Business Administration) Kappa Delta Pi – Alpha Eta Iota Chapter (Education) Lambda Pi Eta – Psi Phi Chapter (Communications) Pi Sigma Alpha – Alpha Eta Xi (Political Science) Psi Chi (Psychology) Sigma Tau Delta – Alpha Sigma Chi Chapter (English) Sigma Theta Tau – Delta Tau Chapter (Nursing) Sigma Zeta – Gamma Iota Chapter (Science and Math) National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society

Library The Library underwent a renovation from December 2013 through August 2014. The newly renovated space opened at the end of August 2014 to rave reviews from the Neumann community and features flexible and comfortable study spaces, inspiring views and art work, increased access to technology and device charging, and strengthened Wi-Fi. Thirty-three networked computers, three black and white networked printers, one color printer, two photocopiers, and one scanning station (Research Desk) were made available to students and the computers are housed on custom-made pods that facilitate both individual and group use. Five study rooms with shared projection monitors for group use were created; the collaborative discussions stay behind closed doors to help keep the general Library space more quiet. The new space also includes a large and stately quiet reading room for individuals wanting to work in a serene and reflective space. The two floors of the Library are organized with different seating and noise level options to suit study needs that change from day to day. Research is supported through curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction and a Reference Desk staffed by trained and skilled Library professionals. 2,000 Reference questions were addressed by Library staff this past year and Librarians taught 118 classes in support of meeting Information Literacy Learning Outcomes established within the Core Curriculum. Librarians continued to create additional resources for Faculty use as part of the on-line Information Literacy Toolbox for Faculty.

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2,700 physical items were added to the collection and 2,600 items were de-selected, leaving the physical collection at a total of 50,150 items. 144,509 electronic book titles were added this year, bringing the total of the e-book collection to 160,793 titles. The Library collection is also augmented through extensive borrowing and visitation privileges afforded by membership in consortia like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortia for Higher Education (SEPCHE) and Tri-State College Library Cooperative (TCLC). Up-to-Date, Mergent Archives, Mergent Intellect, and Mergent Key Business Ratios databases were added to the collection, providing additional full-text access to current clinical information for nursing and a wealth of corporate profiles and industry information. Database subscriptions provide access to approximately 100,000 full-text scholarly electronic journals. In addition, database subscriptions also provide full-text access to 1.2 million full-text dissertations and theses and 10,000 full-text news sources. Programming in the Library supports a sense of community engagement and learning with events like community art receptions, faculty readings, Orientation Ice Cream Socials, Finals Study Breaks, the Bock Book Award, and other academic and cultural events.

Frances and Wesley Bock Book Award for Children's Literature Wesley Bock was co-owner of Kilner's, a store in north central Philadelphia that provided equipment, clothing, and supplies to religious institutions. As sales representative to the Sisters of St. Francis, he grew to be quite fond of the Sisters and began making contributions to the order. When Wesley passed away, his wife Frances continued the contributions. When she passed away, the estate passed to their nephew, who, in consultation with the Library, established the Bock Book Award in their memory. The award acknowledges Franciscan values in children's books and gives each year's winner a prize of $750 for the author, $750 for the illustrator, a plaque, and a gold emblazoned emblem for the book. Title The Cat with Seven Names The Sandal Artist The Ocean Story Mama Miti Felina's New Home Zen Ties We Are One Brother Juniper Daniel and His Walking Stick Boxes for Katje The Boy With a Wish In the Blink of an Eye Where Does God Live? Each Living Thing Saint Francis and the Christmas Donkey

Written By Tony Johnston Kathleen T. Pelley John Seven Donna Jo Napoli Loran Wlodarski Jon Muth Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell Diane Gibfried Wendy McCormick Candace Fleming Harry B. Knights Dieter Wiesm端ller Holly Bea Joanne Ryder Robert Byrd

Illustrated By Christine Davenier Lois Rosio Sprague Jana Christy Kadir Nelson Lew Clayton Brian Pinkney Meilo So Constance R. Bergum Stacey Dresser-McQueen

Kim Howard Ashley Wolff

Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

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Student Organizations and Clubs The Office of Student Activities sponsors services, programs, activities and events that further the mission of Neumann University and enhance the quality of campus life beyond the classroom. In 2014-2015, students were able to participate in the following activities: Active Minds Ally Program Baseball Club Black Student Union Boogie Knights Campus Ministry Christina Brame Gospel Choir Coffee and Conversation Club Computer and Information Management Club Concert Chorale ENACTUS Entrepreneurship Club Fashion for a Cause History Club Honors Club Ice Hockey Club Intramurals Jazz Band Knights for Education Knights for Life Media Club Men's Basketball Club

Men's Rugby Club Mock Trial Club Neumann African Student Association Neumann Athletic Training Students Neumann Knight Cheerleading Neumann University Dance Team Personal Finance Club Pleasantly Plump Club Praise Dancers Psychology Club Residence Life Advisory Board Roller Hockey Club Sister Bernadette McGinnis Memorial Poetry Club Sport & Entertainment Management Majors Club Student Activities Board Student Government Association Student Nurses Association Student Peace Alliance Students for Environmental Awareness (S.E.A.) Club The University Players Wellness Educators Women's Rugby Club

NeuMedia Neumann Media is the award winning, nationally and internationally recognized student-run media hub at Neumann University. Beginning in 2008 as Neumann Radio, Neumann Media changed its name in 2010 and is now comprised of 4 parts: 98.5 WNUW, NeuTube TV, Neumann Sports Network, and The Joust (student publication). With the help of 2 professional staff members, over 100 students from all academic majors use state-of-the-art technology that upholds current industry standards. Neumann Media has won many awards, including Achievement in Radio Award, NATAS Student Emmy, and the Spirit of College Radio Day award. This year, NeuTube, the student-run TV Station, won the College Broadcasters Inc. 2014 National Student Production Award for best Television Comedy at the National Student Electronic Media Convention (NSEMC) in Seattle, Washington. The video, entitled NeuTube Laughs: Shamrock Shakes, follows Shaunagh Devlin, an Irish exchange student, on a search for her very first Shamrock Shake. In May 2015, Neumann Media introduced “Neumann on the Rocks,” a program bringing live bands to the rocks in front of the Mirenda Center each Wednesday afternoon. Neumann Media students and members of Neumann’s student government provide all of the recording and mixing.

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Students land internships and jobs at major industry players, including The Rachel Ray Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Greater Media Radio Group (WMMR, WMGK, WBEN, 97.5 The Fanatic), I Heart Media, Comcast SportsNet, Phillies, Flyers, Columbia Records, Sony Music Group, 6ABC (WPVI), NBC10, FOX29, and many more.

Office of Mission and Ministry The Office of Mission and Ministry exists to provide opportunities for the holistic development of the University community through experiences for continued understanding and deeper appreciation of our Catholic, Franciscan mission and values.

Campus Ministry Campus Ministry staff provides opportunities for students to deepen their spirituality and develop community through a myriad of activities that include service to the underserved, retreats, celebration of liturgy, faith sharing, sacramental preparation, and evenings of reflection.

Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies exists to strengthen the vision and charism of Francis and Clare of Assisi within a context of contemporary experiences in higher education. The Institute serves the scholarly and spiritual needs of the Neumann University community through seminars, lecture series, and other educational activities. The Institute provides ongoing dialog about the Franciscan charism and values as they apply to the intellectual, affective, and ethical development of the Neumann University community. The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies promotes the integration of the Catholic Franciscan tradition into the curriculum. The Institute supports course development by providing resources and research assistance.

Assisi Pilgrimage The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies sponsors a pilgrimage to Assisi, Rome, and other places associated with Saints Francis and Clare. Through this experience, students, faculty, and staff are drawn closer to God by being in sacred places that spiritually enrich one’s life and deepens one’s understanding of the Franciscan values that Neumann University embodies.

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The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies sponsored the following students on this deeply spiritual experience: Student

Year

Diandra A. Gore '14

2014

Brande N. Marshall '14

2014

Kelsey A. Russell '14

2014

Jillian R. DeFina '15

2013

Christina A. Perkins '13

2013

Robert D. Triplett '13

2013

Dominique S. Cheeseborough '12

2012

Jade L. Hollis '13

2012

Ryan M. Laughlin '13

2012

Shantel E. Shaw '13

2012

Kristen D. Bilotta '12

2011

Jessica A. Koronik '12

2011

Melissa A. Mullin '11

2011

Brittany M. Schafferman '12

2011

Anastasia M. Anderlonis '12

2010

Melanie M. DiMaio '12

2010

Nicole A. Husbands '10

2010

Tahirah T. Stevens '13

2010

Sarah E. Alphin '10

2009

Chrisheena L. Boyd-Duncan '10

2009

Sedinam A. Kakrada '08

2006

Catherine J. Logan '06

2006

Kristin M. Brzozowski '07

2005

Stefanie M. (Fitzgerald) Kralle '08

2005

Christopher A. Reger '06 '08

2005

Jason H. Rhinehart '06

2005

Lisa M. Kulokoski '06

2004

Mary Ann Wallen '03

2004

Amy M. Klinger '04

2003

Cynthia D. Mansi '04 2003 Source: Neumann University, The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies

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The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies also sponsored the following faculty and staff on this deeply spiritual experience to deepen their relationship with God, family, society and all creation: Faculty and Staff

Year

Leonard DiPaul

2015

Patricia Fallest-Strobl

2015

Mac Given

2015

Claudia Kovach

2015

Megan Camp

2014

Gail Corso

2014

Tammy Feil

2014

Janet Geddis '11

2014

Sandra Weiss

2014

Mary Wissert '97

2014

James Kain

2013

Melissa Kelly

2013

Helen Smith '13

2013

Maria Traub

2013

Natalie Van Wyk

2013

Elaine Grose

2012

Michael D'Angelo

2011

Constance Korteland

2011

Elizabeth Loeper

2011

Sr. Suzanne Mayer '90 2011 Source: Neumann University, The Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies

Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development The Neumann University Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development is the only institute of its kind at a U.S. college or university. Dedicated to exploring the transformative power in and through sport, the Institute works closely with all of Neumann’s athletic teams, providing them team chaplains, leadership and reflection opportunities, and a lens through which to explore all that sport can offer the mind, body, and spirit.

Identity The Institute is rooted in the Catholic Franciscan tradition and believes that sport possesses an inescapable spiritual and ethical dimension that merits academic exploration and practical application.

Mission The Institute, through the lens of athletics, transforms perspectives and inspires behavior that deepens an awareness of self, others, and God.

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Vision The Institute strives to emphasize the spiritual and ethical dimension in sports. The Institute seeks to promote living out the Gospel values in a manner that enriches one’s relationship with self, others, and God, and an awareness of the need to go beyond self in service to others. Through research and practice, the Institute commits to offering opportunities for reflection and dialogue on the power of good inherent in sport.

Institute Core Values: • • • • •

Respect Balance Reflection Beauty Play

The Institute is proud to serve the Neumann community. The Institute: • • • • •

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Organizes, supervises, and trains team chaplains to support the student-athletes and staff of the Neumann University Athletic Department. Plans and facilitates 23 evenings of reflection and three seasonal commissioning ceremonies for varsity and club athletes over the course of the academic year. Trains sports captains in leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Serves as a source of education, counsel, and support for Neumann coaches in their work with student-athletes. Produces practical resources for groups seeking to develop programming around sport, spirituality, and leadership (including reflection guides, training exercises, and team activity templates). Offers programming for high school students, coaches, and administrators in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and other regional diocese. Researches and publishes information on topics in sport, spirituality and character development, such as mission integration in athletics, team chaplaincy, responsible social networking, and the coach’s role in the faith formation of student-athletes.

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The Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development Award The annual Institute Award, given in honor of the late Joseph P. McFadden, Bishop of Harrisburg, recognizes outstanding contributions in sports. Recipients exhibit strong character through athletics, exemplify spirituality, and embody the good that exists in sports. Recipients have shown a commitment to living out the Institute’s five core values (listed above) and are a source of inspiration to the Neumann University community and the sports world at large. Past Institute Award recipients include: 2014 2013 2012 2011

The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, which works with thousands of Philadelphia’s youth Ann Donovan, Olympic gold medalist in women’s basketball Coaches vs. Cancer of Philadelphia, an alliance of basketball coaches from Philadelphia-area colleges Keith Primeau, former captain of the Philadelphia Flyers

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GLOSSARY American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community attachment. Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. Associate Degree: An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work. Bachelor’s Degree: An award that normally requires at least 4 but not more than 5 years of full-time equivalent college-level work. Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Division: Neumann University’s academic programs are housed under five academic units or divisions: Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Management, Continuing Adult & Professional Studies, Education & Human Services, and Nursing & Health Sciences. Doctor’s Degree: The highest award a student can earn for graduate study. The doctor's degree classification includes such degrees as Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. First-time Freshman: A student who has no prior postsecondary experience attending Neumann University for the first time who is not yet 21 years of age at the beginning of the fall semester begins.at the undergraduate level. It also includes students enrolled in the fall term who attended college for the first time in the prior summer term, and students who entered with college credits earned before graduation from high school. Freshman level: A student who has not yet earned 30 college credits. Full-time Equivalent Student: The full-time equivalent (FTE) of students is a single value providing a meaningful combination of full-time and part-time students. Part-time undergraduate students are a fraction of one full-time student who is taking 12 credit hours in a semester. Part-time graduate students are a fraction of one full-time (graduate) student who is taking 9 credit hours in a semester. Graduation Rate: The total number of students completing their program (matriculating students) within 6 years of starting at Neumann University. Hispanic/Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. Junior level: A student who has earned at least 60 college credits, but has not yet earned 90 credits. Liberal Studies Student: A student who has entered Neumann University for the first time in the Division of Continuing Adult & Professional Studies. The student may transfer with or without credit.

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Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs): The description of Neumann University used to help identify similar institutions within the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Master’s Colleges and Universities awarded at least 50 master’s degrees in 2008-2009, but fewer than 20 research doctorates. Medium programs awarded 100-199 masters-level degrees in 2008-2009. Master’s Degree: An award that requires the successful completion of a program of study of at least the full-time equivalent of 1 but not more than 2 academic years of work beyond the bachelor's degree. Matriculating Student: A student enrolled in courses for credit who is recognized by Neumann University as seeking a degree. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. Nonresident Alien: A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is in this country on a visa or temporary basis and does not have the right to remain indefinitely. Non-matriculating Student: A student enrolled in courses for credit who is not recognized by Neumann University as seeking a degree. Other student: A student entering Neumann University who is not classified as a first-time freshman, transfer student, or liberal studies student. Retention Rate: A measure of the percentage of first-time freshmen from the previous fall who are again enrolled in the current fall. Senior level: A student who has earned at least 90 college credits but has not yet graduated. Sophomore level: A student who has earned at least 30 college credits, but has not yet earned 60 credits. Transfer student: A student entering Neumann University for the first time but known to have previously attended a postsecondary institution after receiving their high school diploma. This includes new students enrolled in the fall term who transferred into Neumann the prior summer term. Two or More Races: A person who identifies with two or more races but is not Hispanic/Latino. White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. Race and/or Ethnicity Unknown: The category used to report students or employees whose race and ethnicity are not known.

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