Fact Book 2024-2025

Rockford university FACTBOOK 2024-2025

Table of Contents About Rockford University Introduction Rockford University History Mission & Learning Expectations Strategic Plan Overview Distinctions Campus Infrastructure

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Academics Undergraduate Majors & Minors Graduate Majors/Endorsements Accreditation Honors Societies and Programs Howard Colman Library Resources

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Enrollment Campus Enrollment RU Online Enrollment Student Demographics New Student Profiles Yearly Tuition, Room, Board, and Fees Awarded Financial Aid to Undergraduates

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Students Student Activities Residence Life Campus Safety Athletics International Programs Hispanic Serving Institution Designation

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Completions, Rates, & Placements Completions by Degree Retention & Graduation Rates Job Placement Rates

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Alumni Alumni by State Alumni by Continent & Country

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University Personnel Full-Time Faculty Profile Full-Time Staff Profile Part-Time Faculty and Staff Profile Length of Employment List of Faculty by Department President’s Executive Council Board of Trustees Members Rockford University Presidents

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ABOUT ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY Introduction Welcome to the 2024-2025 edition of the Rockford University Fact Book. An institutional fact book provides a centralized location for valuable information about the University. Data within this document is available to facilitate the analysis of trends, decision-making, and reporting. The existence of the Rockford University Fact Book helps institutionalize the collection, dissemination, and use of standardized information.

The fact book is produced annually by the Office of Institutional Research. Every effort is made to include the most accurate, currently available data along with historical trends. All source information is located below tables and graphs throughout the fact book. A majority of the data in this edition reflects the 2024-2025 academic year. A PDF version of the fact book is available on the Rockford University website, www.rockford.edu.

If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Elizabeth Nardi, Chief Strategy and Research Officer, at (815) 394-4379 or enardi@rockford.edu.

This fact book could not have been produced without the collaboration of staff from across campus.

Acknowledgements and thanks are in order for the following individuals: Jennifer Cunningham Monique DiVenti Maria Diemer Jess Stanek Meera Kumar Ed Tomaszkiewicz Stephanie Nissen Scott Mitchell Jennifer Ocampo Heidi Babcock Sarah Spires Joab Irwin Emily Ramboldt Stephanie Prchal Kayla Eddy

Chief of Staff Associate Vice President of Human Resources Executive Director of Global Affairs Director of Athletics Director of Student Involvement & Orientation Director of Operations Director of the Howard Colman Library Assistant Dean and Director of Residence Life Assistant Director of SAS Assistant Director of SAS & Financial Aid Specialist Assistant Registrar Senior Public Safety Officer Alumni Data and Systems Specialist Communications & Data Specialist Digital Content and Web Marketing Coordinator

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Rockford University History Rockford University, formerly Rockford College, is a four-year, co-educational institution founded in 1847 offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional liberal arts and professional fields. We offer approximately 80 majors, minors, and concentrations, including three online bachelor’s degree completion programs in Management Studies, Accounting Studies, and Human Services. Our Graduate Degrees include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and Master of Education (M.Ed.).

In 1847, during one of the great college-building eras in American history, Rockford Female Seminary was chartered by the Illinois legislature. The citizens of Rockford (population 2,500) pledged $3,500 to erect a building for the ambitious enterprise.

The first classes were held in the old downtown courthouse. Later the seminary moved to its own campus between the Rock River and Seminary Street. More than a century later, in the mid-1960s, the College moved to its present location at the eastern edge of the city.

The University has been an educational pioneer from the very beginning. In the 1840s, when Americans still doubted the value of educating women, the decision to make Rockford Female Seminary’s curriculum as demanding as that of a men’s college was a bold one. In 1882, Rockford Female Seminary granted its first bachelor’s degrees including that of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jane Addams. In 1892, Rockford Female Seminary became Rockford College®. In 2013, Rockford College® became Rockford University.

The University was involved in the early development of adult education, offering these courses in 1919. In 1952, responding to a need in the community, the Center for Learning Strategies opened its doors to help young people and adults improve their academic skills. Men were first admitted during World War II when Rockford College® offered cooperative educational programs with the Illinois Institute of Technology. The institution became fully coeducational in 1958.

In recent years, Rockford University became home to one of only 11 Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) chapters in Illinois, the most prestigious honor society in the United States. Named by The Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern College, and as a Best Regional University by U.S. News and World Report, we currently serve approximately 1,140 full and part-time students.

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Mission & Learning Expectations Rockford University Mission: Our mission is to educate people to lead responsible lives by means of a curriculum grounded in liberal arts learning and complemented and extended by professional and practical experience. Through the total academic and co-curricular experience, Rockford University strives to prepare students for fulfilling lives, careers, and participation in a modern and changing global society.

Rockford University Learning Expectations: Rockford University graduates contribute to the world as knowledgeable, ethical, and productive citizens with the necessary resources to be active, effective, and reflective: knowledge for understanding the world, values for envisioning the world, and skills for shaping the world. These resources are developed through academic, social, civic, and personal educational experiences in the liberal arts and academic disciplines of the university.

Knowledge and skills require values to be ethical; knowledge and values require skills to be effective; and values and skills without knowledge are at best empty, and at worst, destructive.

1. Knowledge for Understanding the World Knowledge is foundational for developing skills and values. A rigorous liberal arts education provides opportunities for acquiring both general and discipline-specific knowledge. Such knowledge enables graduates to understand the world as it exists, how it came to be, and to envision how it might be. Graduates acquire knowledge of individuals, the social world, and the natural world.  Knowledge of individuals. Understand the strengths, aspirations, aptitudes, and limitations of self and other individuals; the explicit and implicit aspects of identity; and the functioning of individuals in context. Develop self-knowledge to set and achieve life goals.  Knowledge of the social world. Understand the history, culture, structure, and function of U.S. and other world societies, and how societies affect individuals and groups through their institutions, principles, traditions, and values.  Knowledge of the natural world. Understand the structures and principles of the natural world recognizing its beauty, complexity, richness, and value.

2. Values for Envisioning the World Values are explored, debated, and formed at Rockford University. Graduates are educated to make ethically informed choices as individuals and citizens within a democratic society and the world community. Values for ethical decision-making are learned throughout the university experience, which emphasizes creative and experiential learning. Values for a better world include those relating to self, others, society, and nature.  Valuing individuals. Discern the consequences of personal behavior for oneself and others, practice civility, courage, curiosity, honesty, independence, integrity, objectivity, open-mindedness, and perseverance.

Develop the aesthetic, intellectual, professional, and social realms of one’s life.  Valuing society. Value and exercise one’s civic rights and obligations in the community, nation, and world.

Critically and creatively assess one’s own and others’ cultures and societies; strive to shape public policies and work for justice.  Valuing nature. Acknowledge humanity as a part of nature, understanding the value of scientific and aesthetic inquiry for the quality of the natural world.

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3. Skills for Shaping the World The liberal arts at Rockford University embody a set of skills and habits of mind. These skills and habits include thoughtful analysis, precise communication, plus creative and effective application. Living in complex and diverse situations requires making connections among knowledge, values, and behavior.  Individual skills. Listen, read, speak, and write effectively and professionally; use basic mathematical concepts and operations; think creatively and logically, analytically, and synthetically; and evaluate appropriately. Applying these skills for decision-making may involve using technology.  Social skills. Creatively use information from multiple disciplines, perspectives, and technologies; work collaboratively; and communicate effectively in groups to understand, manage, and solve complex issues, situations, and problems.  Scientific skills. Devise, test, and verify hypotheses and evaluate results for their effects; gather data and evidence systematically using appropriate technology; and correctly apply scientific methods to problems in the natural and social worlds.

Rockford University Strategic Plan 2025-2029 The Rockford University Strategic Plan was developed to propel the university into the next quarter century.

This strategic plan outlines a five-year framework spanning fiscal years 2025 through 2029, aligning with the academic years 2024–2025 through 2028–2029. This timeline ensures a structured approach to achieving institutional goals, with initiatives and benchmarks set for each year within this period. The plan is structured around five thematic elements driven by the top university needs identified by the university community. Each year, Rockford University will conduct a comprehensive review of the strategic initiatives, measuring progress through key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with the institutional goals. This "Year in Review" will provide transparent insights into the university’s achievements, challenges, and areas for growth. Rockford University will also evaluate existing initiatives for effectiveness, considering necessary improvements and potential adjustments. By incorporating feedback from stakeholders and analyzing performance data, it will ensure that the strategies remain relevant and responsive to both internal and external changes, driving continuous improvement and institutional success. To view the strategic plan, please visit www.rockford.edu/portal/departments/presidentsoffice/strategic-planning/.

Academic year 2024-2025 is year one of the Strategic Plan.

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Distinctions Rockford University has garnered numerous distinctions in recent years, making it an institution that stands out. Among the most notable: 

Academic Excellence: One of 11 colleges and universities in Illinois and 290 in the country with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts academic honor society.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading: Rockford University was the first higher education institute in the state of Illinois to receive full program approval for the alignment of the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading standards (CRTL).

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Exemplar Diverse Educator Recruitment and Retention: Rockford University was recognized as having submitted an exemplar Diverse Educator Recruitment and Retention Pilot that our faculty developed in partnership with community members in the Rockford area. Our faculty were invited to be on a panel for the Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to provide evidence-based coaching and planning to support educator preparation programs (EPPs) in taking concrete steps to attract and retain teacher candidates of color.

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Access through Economic Diversity: Ranked by the 2025 U.S. News and World Report as an Economically Diverse Regional University, underscoring our long-standing and successful effort to promote access for qualified students to excellent higher education, irrespective of the financial means of those students and their families.

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Best in the Midwest: Regularly recognized as a best Midwestern university by national ranking websites, including: o

U.S. News & World Report: Named as a 2025 Best Regional University.

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The Princeton Review: Consistently ranked as one of the Best Midwestern Colleges based on student opinion data and The Princeton Review’s standards for academic excellence within each region.

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College Consensus: Named one of the 2020 Best Regional Universities based on results from the most reputable college ranking publishers and student reviews.

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Advocate for Social Mobility: Named by the 2025 U.S. News & World Report as a Top Performers on Social Mobility. for successfully advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students who receive Pell Grants.

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Community Engagement: Rockford University joins just 361 other colleges and universities from across the nation, and is one of only 11 in Illinois, to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The classification is valid through 2025.

SOURCE: Department of Marketing and Communications

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Campus Infrastructure Rockford University Campus Acreage: Classroom Buildings

160 acres

32,568 8,142 8,142 8,142 8,142

Classrooms and Labs* 12 21 13 4 26 # of Dorm Rooms 107 28 24 27 28

8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500

25 26 21 24 25 27

43 41 35 34 43 43

83,568

255

411

Square Footage

PURI School of Business Clark Arts Center Scarborough Hall Seaver Physical Education Center Starr Science Center Residence Halls

27,057 70,685 30,423 89,243 101,820 Square Footage

Cummings Complex: Emerson Hall Barnes Hall Talcott Hall Lathrop Hall Small Houses: Caster Hall Dayton Hall Ekvall Hall McPhail Hall Olson Hall Svenson Hall Totals: Other Campus Facilities Blanche Walker Burpee Center Fisher Memorial Chapel Howard Colman Library Kent Center Lang Center for Health and Wellness Johnson Center Marland Physical Plant Nelson Hall 4940 E. State St. (Rental Building) 4960 E. State St. (Rental Building)

Theatres/ Auditoriums 0 2 1 0 2 Resident Capacity 172 46 37 43 46

Square Footage 77,253 7,450 44,200 12,512 3,713 9,967 23,014 9,500 15,062 13,670

SOURCE: Senior Director of Operations; Residence Life NOTES: Classrooms and Lab counts do not include offices or conference rooms.

Resident Hall capacity is the highest student occupancy allowed if every room is used at its designed capacity.

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Computer Labs 3 1 1 0 7

ACADEMICS Programs of Study, Academic Year 2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Tracks/Concentration in italics Accounting (B.A., B.S.) Art, Studio (B.A.) Art, Studio (B.F.A.) 2-Dimensional Art 3-Dimensional Art Graphic Design Art History (B.A.) Biochemistry (B.S.) Biology (B.A.) Biology (B.S.) Biomedical Sciences Conservation and Wildlife Business Administration (B.A., B.S.) Chemistry (B.A.) Chemistry (B.S.) ACS Certification Computer Science (B.A., B.S.) Cybersecurity Management Information Systems Web Development Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.) Data Analytics (B.A., B.S.) Digital Marketing (B.A., B.S.) Early Childhood Education (B.A., B.S.) Early Childhood Education Studies (B.A., B.S.) Economics (B.A., B.S.) Elementary Education - Grades 1-6 (B.A., B.S.) Elementary Education Studies (B.A., B.S.) English (B.A.) Financial Economics (B.A., B.S.) Healthcare Administration (B.A., B.S.) History (B.A., B.S.) Secondary Education Licensure Human Development (B.A., B.S.) Child/Adolescent Development Aging Studies Lifespan Humanities (B.A.)

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International Studies (B.A., B.S.) Kinesiology (B.A., B.S.) Exercise Science Sport Management Teaching Licensure Marketing (B.A., B.S.) Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) Computational Data Science General Middle Grades Education (B.A., B.S.) Nursing (B.S.N.) Political Science (B.A., B.S.) American Studies Constitutional Studies Legal Studies Political Ideas Politics and Cultures War and Peace Psychology (B.A., B.S.) Science and Mathematics (B.A., B.S.) Social Sciences (B.A.) Sociology (B.A., B.S.) Spanish (B.A.) Special Education (B.A., B.S.) Special Education Studies (B.A., B.S.) Supply Chain Management (B.A., B.S.) Theatre Arts (B.A.. B.S) Theatre (B.F.A.) Acting/Directing Design & Production Musical Theatre Performance Theatre Management RU ONLINE MAJORS Accounting Studies (B.S.) Management Studies (B.S.) Human Services (B.S.)

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Accounting Aging Studies Ancient and Medieval Studies Art, Studio Art History Bilingual Education Biology Business Administration Chemistry Child & Adolescent Development Coaching Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Dance Economics English English as a Second Language Education Entrepreneurship Exercise Science Forensics Gender Studies Graphic Design Health History International Studies

RU ONLINE CERTIFICATES Accounting Bookkeeping Finance Human Resources Leadership Marketing Operations Management

PK-12 Education Physical Education, World Languages

Latin American, Caribbean, & Iberian Studies Lifespan Development Linguistics and Translation Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Music Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Secondary Education (9-12) Biology, Chemistry, English/Language Arts, History, Mathematics

Sociology Spanish Special Education Sport Management Theatre Arts Theatre Design & Production Web Development

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medincine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medince

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Education (M.Ed.) 

Pedagogical Practice

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Reading Specialist Urban Education Urban Education Leadership

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Programs Leading to Professional Educator License (PEL)

 M.Ed. Programs with thesis option (one endorsement):

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Early Childhood (Birth to grade 2)

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Early Childhood Special Education Approval (PreK Only)

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Elementary (grades 1-6)

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Middle Grades (grades 5-8)  o Literacy

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M.Ed.: Bilingual Education

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M.Ed.: Early Childhood (Birth to Grade 2) Education

o Social Science o Science

o Mathematics

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M.Ed.: Elementary (1-6) Education

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M.Ed.: English as a Second Language (ESL) Education

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M.Ed.: Physical Education

o World Language: Spanish

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M.Ed.: Reading Teacher

o Physical Education

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M.Ed.: Special Education (LBSI)

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PK-12

Secondary  o Biology

 M.Ed. Programs with no thesis option (Two endorsements):

o Chemistry

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M.Ed.: Early Childhood with Bilingual Endorsement 

o English/Language Arts

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M.Ed.: Early Childhood with ESL Endorsement 

o History

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M.Ed.: Early Childhood with LBSI Endorsement 

o Mathematics

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M.Ed.: Early Childhood with Reading Specialist Endorsement 

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M.Ed.: Early Childhood with Reading Teacher Endorsement 

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M.Ed.: Reading Specialist w/ LBSI Endorsement

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M.Ed.: Reading Teacher w/ LBSI Endorsement

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Special Education-LBS1 (K-22)

Subsequent Endorsement Programs for Licensed Educators:

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M.Ed.: Reading Teacher w/ ESL Endorsement

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Bilingual

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M.Ed.: Special Education w/ Bilingual/ESL Endorsement

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Bilingual and English as a Second Language 

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M.Ed.: Special Education w/ ESL Endorsement

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Early Childhood (Birth to Grade 2) 

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Elementary (Grades 1-6)

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Concentrations in:  Finance 

Healthcare Administration 

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Organizational Leadership  Project Management 

 English as a Second Language  Learning Behavior Specialist 1   Reading Teacher

Programs Not Leading to Initial Licensure or Endorsement:

Graduate Certificates in:  Finance  Healthcare Administration  Organizational Leadership  Project Management 

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Education

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Instructional Strategies

Accreditation Rockford University is a private, independent, coeducational university providing courses of study leading to baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Academic programs are based on a foundation of learning in the liberal arts. The university emphasizes excellence in teaching and has a strong commitment to scholarly activity, creative expression, and community service. The educational program is characterized by a concern for the needs of all students and reflects the basic human rights and responsibilities of a democratic society.

Campus Accreditation Rockford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) which is the regional accrediting body for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Rockford University has been accredited since 1913. For more information on HLC, visit hlcommission.org.

Specialized Accreditation In addition to the campus accreditation, the following Rockford University programs are accredited by the relevant disciplinary accrediting bodies: Accrediting Agency

Accredited Program(s)

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (www.acenursing.org)

BS in Nursing (BSN)

American Chemical Society (www.acs.org)

BS in Chemistry BA in Chemistry BS in Chemistry, ACS Certified BA in Accounting

International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (www.iacbe.org)

BS in Accounting BA in Economics BS in Economics MBA in Business Administration

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Specialized Approval In addition to the campus accreditation, the following Rockford University programs are approved by the relevant disciplinary accrediting bodies: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Approved Programs, which lead to license:  Physical Education (K-12)  Early Childhood (Birth-2)  Secondary Biology (9-12)  Elementary (1-6)  Secondary Chemistry (9-12)  Middle Grades Language Arts (5-8)  Secondary English Language Arts (9-12)  Middle Grades Math (5-8)  Secondary History (9-12)  Middle Grades Science (5-8)  Secondary Math (9-12)  Middle Grades Social Science (5-8)  Reading Teacher  Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-2)  Reading Specialist  Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (K-22)  PK-22 Principal Endorsement  World Language, Spanish (PK-12) We offer endorsement-only plans in:  ESL Education  Bilingual Education

 Visual Arts (PK-12)  Theatre Arts (PK-12)

Honor Societies and Programs PHI BETA KAPPA (PBK) The Phi Beta Kappa Society was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, Virginia). Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious undergraduate national academic honor society. Today, there are 293 chapters of Phi Beta Kappa in the nation – Rockford University is one of just 11 colleges and universities in Illinois with the distinction of having a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The Phi Beta Kappa Chapter at Rockford University (Eta of Illinois) was established in 1953, during the tenure of President Mary Ashby Cheek. Each year since that time, the chapter inducts a select few of its graduating seniors into the Society. These are young men and women who have excelled academically, not only in their chosen major, but also in a broad course of study emphasizing the liberal arts.

They have studied a foreign language, they have demonstrated a knowledge of mathematics and science suitable to a liberal arts education, and, through their study, they have gained an appreciation of literature and the fine arts.

PHI ALPHA THETA HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history. It was organized at the University of Arkansas in 1921, and now includes more than 750 local chapters. Rockford University’s local chapter, Alpha Delta Alpha, was started in 1987 and includes dozens of members. The membership of Phi Alpha Theta is composed of students and faculty who have been elected on the basis of excellence in the study and writing of history. Any student of history–not just those majoring in history–may become a member simply by maintaining a high standard of work in his/her studies. In addition, all members participate in the work and direction of the Society.

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PSI CHI (Psychology) Sigma Xi (Scientific Research) Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 at Cornell University 4CKeyby a group of engineering students and a junior faculty member, Frank Van Vleck. From the beginning, the founders emphasized that the new scientific honor society would be broad in its outlook, devoted to all of science and engineering. Cornell geology professor Henry Shaler Williams soon became the fledgling society's chief mentor, serving as the first elected president and a leader of the growing organization until the turn of the century.

Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Academic Honor Society) As the premier nationally recognized honor society for adult learners with more than 75 years of established history in higher education, Alpha Sigma Lambda represents the top non-traditional students for more than 300 institutions across the United States. Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is recognized as the official honor society for adult learners by the Association of College Honor Societies.

Chi Alpha Sigma (National Athletic Honor Society) Chi Alpha Sigma is the first, and only, nonprofit organization that was established to recognize four-year college student-athletes who excel both on and off the field of competition. Founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach, Nick Mourouzis, Chi Alpha Sigma continues to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

Eta Sigma Phi (Latin and/or Greek) Eta Sigma Phi is the national honorary collegiate society for students of Latin and/or Greek.

Members are elected by local chapters which have been chartered by the society.

TRI-ALPHA (First-Gen Honors Society) Tri-Alpha, also known as Alpha Alpha Alpha, is a national honor society specifically designed to recognize and support first-generation college students. Tri-Alpha’s mission is to celebrate the academic achievements of first-generation college students, promote leadership development, and provide a network of support for these students.

Puri School of Business Departmental Honors Program The honors program supplements the traditional curriculum in economics, business and accounting by providing a unique opportunity for intellectual enrichment and pursuit of academic excellence. The honors courses are designed to explore general topics of interest at an intellectually challenging level using an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to learning.

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Howard Colman Library Resources Library Resources Total Physical Holdings Number of Print Serial Subscription Titles Number of Electronic Serial Subscription Titles Number of E-Books Archives / Special Space Full-text Journals

AY 2020-21 122,305 items

AY 2021-22 121,176 items

AY 2022-23

AY 2023-24

22 titles

121,176 items

132,971

22 titles

22 titles

20 titles

20 titles

97,068 titles

97,068 titles

97,068 titles

48,154

138,771 titles

616,184

510,859

573,256 862 cubic feet 34,752 square feet 51,000 + journals

605,199

668,123

Study Suites Dedicated Individual Study Carrels Students reached in Information Literacy Sessions

AY 2024-25 134,536 items

5 suites (1 suite with a SMART Board & 4 suites with A/V) 77 361

304

410

SOURCE: Director of the Howard Colman Library

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ENROLLMENT & COMPLETIONS Campus Enrollment This section will consist of campus enrollment across different programs as well as campus demographic information. The data is presented in a variety of charts.

Student Enrollment - Fall 2024

Full-Time Men Women

Part-Time Men Women

116 54 292 462 0 462

92 67 303 468 3 471

0 0 14 14 3 17

0 6 22 28 5 33

42

52

39

125

Undergraduates Degree-seeking, first-time freshmen Transfer-in, degree-seeking Continuing degree-seeking Total degree-seeking All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses Total undergraduates Graduates Total graduate Totals Total All Undergraduate Total All Graduate GRAND TOTAL ALL STUDENTS

983 258 1,241

SOURCE: IPEDS 2024-25 Fall Enrollment Survey

Full-Time Undergraduate Enrollment: Average Headcount for Fall and Spring 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0

857

Average Headcount

Linear (Average Headcount )

SOURCE: Student Administrative Service Note: Included in this count are non-degree seeking students

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5 Year Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment: Average Headcounts for Fall and Spring 1200 1076

1000

1051 883

858

1059

1035

989

857

831

823

800 600 400 200

163

162

31

165

153

31

150

44

37

31

0 2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

Average Total Full-Time Equivalent All Programs Average Traditional UG Full-Time Equivalent Average Graduate Full-Time Equivalent Average Degree Completion UG Full-Time Equivalent SOURCE: Student Administrative Services Note: Included in this count are non-degree seeking students.

Calculation uses average between fall and spring headcounts at census.

RU Online Enrollment RU Online Fall Total Enrollment - Unduplicated Headcount (PT & FT) Fall Fall Fall Program 2020 2021 2022 44 36 37 Bachelor of Science in Management Studies 3 12 16 Bachelor of Science in Accounting Studies 2 Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Fall 2023

Fall 2024

32 14 6

43 11 9

SOURCE: Office of Admission and Student Administrative Services Note: This information is as of Census for the Fall Term. BSXX programs are included in the grand total undergraduate’s table.

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Student Demographics Student Demographics - Fall 2024 Full-Time & Part-Time Enrollment Status Undergraduates Graduates Full-Time 933 81 Part-Time 50 177 Total 983 258 Race & Gender Undergraduates Graduates Male Female Total Male Female Total U.S. Nonresident 43 35 78 12 4 16 Hispanic 89 136 225 9 22 31 American Indian or Alaska Native 2 2 4 0 0 0 Asian 9 20 29 2 4 6 Black or African American 104 69 173 12 13 25 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 1 2 0 0 0 White 198 210 408 49 105 154 Two or More Races 19 17 36 4 5 9 Unknown 14 14 28 6 11 17 Total 479 504 983 94 164 258 Age Undergraduates Graduates Under 18 3 0 18-19 288 0 20-21 297 1 22-24 214 45 25-29 91 61 30-34 41 41 35-39 23 30 40-49 13 52 50-64 9 27 65 and over 4 1 Age Unknown/ Unreported 0 0 Total 983 258 Undergraduate Students Characteristics Percent of undergraduates who are female 51% Percent of undergraduates who are full-time 95% Percent of undergraduates who are transfer in 13% First-time, full-time bachelor’s seeking student retention rate 65% Graduate Students Characteristics Percent of graduate students who are female 64% Percent of graduate students who are full-time 31% Student-To-Faculty Ratio Student-to-faculty ratio 10 to 1 SOURCE: IPEDS 2024-25 Fall Enrollment Survey

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New Student Profile’s New Student Admissions Funnel - Fall 2024

Applicants Admits Enrollees Part-Time Full-Time

First-Time Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Transfer Students

2,719 1,593 215 1 214

519 254 108 2 106

Graduate Students 198 98 44

SOURCE: Office of Admission - Weekly Funnel Reports at Census

Top five states represented for first-time freshman include:

Illinois

Florida

Wisconsin

Texas

SOURCE: IPEDS 2024-25 Fall Enrollment Survey

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Indiana

New First Year Undergraduate Student Profile 2020 2021 2022 # % # % # % Enrolled Status Full-time Part-time Gender Female Male Other (Non-Binary, Transgender, etc.)

Did not Identify Athletic Status Athlete Non-Athlete International Status International Students Domestic Students Campus Residency On Campus Off Campus Permanent Residency Illinois Non-Illinois Self-Reported First Generation Yes No Unsure / Undisclosed Admission Status Honors* Standard Conditional by Committee Conditionally Admit*

2023 #

%

#

2024 %

212 0

100% 0%

193 1

99% 1%

168 0

100% 0%

191 0

100% 0%

214 1

100% 0%

107 105 0

50% 50% 0%

91 102 0

88% 98% 0%

66 94 8

39% 56% 5%

80 110 0 1

42% 58% 0% 1%

98 114 2 1

46% 53% 1% 0%

125 87

59% 41%

129 65

66% 34%

103 65

61% 39%

99 92

52% 48%

135 80

63% 37%

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13 178

7% 93%

6 209

3% 97%

112 100

53% 47%

65 129

34% 66%

108 60

64% 36%

95 96

50% 50%

117 98

54% 46%

152 60

72% 28%

122 72

63% 37%

118 50

70% 30%

122 69

64% 36%

151 64

70% 30%

-

-

-

-

-

-

80 51 58

42% 27% 30%

83 59 73

39% 27% 34%

13 178 0 21

6% 84% 0% 10%

74 110 10 0

38% 57% 5% 0%

58 105 5 0

35% 63% 3% 0%

58 113 20 0

30% 59% 10% 0%

66 125 24 0

31% 58% 11% 0%

Avg GPA (FTFY Only) 3.18 3.29 3.17 3.129 3.121 Avg ACT (FTFY Only) 19.44 20 18 21 20 Avg SAT (FTFY Only) 1011 1008 970 957 987 SOURCE: Office of Admission NOTE: *Tracking of conditional admits changed for Fall 2019 to eliminate the distinction between regular admission and conditional status.

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New Transfer Undergraduate Student Profile 2020 2021 2022 # % # % # % Enrolled Status Full-time Part-time Gender Female Male Other (Non-Binary, Transgender, ect.)

Did not Identify Athletic Status Athlete Non-Athlete International Status International Students Domestic Students Campus Residency On Campus Off Campus Permanent Residency Illinois Non-Illinois Self-Reported First Generation Yes No Unsure / Undisclosed Admission Status Honors Standard Conditional by Committee

2023

2024

#

%

#

%

125 6

95% 5%

99 4

96% 4%

116 6

95% 5%

129 1

99% 1%

106 2

98% 2%

86 45 0

66% 34% 0%

62 40 1

60% 39% 1%

74 45 3

61% 37% 2%

68 60 1 1

52% 46% 1% 1%

57 49 1 1

53% 45% 1% 1%

35 96

27% 73%

22 81

21% 79%

31 91

25% 75%

35 95

27% 73%

31 77

29% 71%

-

-

-

-

-

-

19 111

15% 85%

6 102

6% 94%

25 106

19% 81%

21 82

20% 80%

36 86

30% 70%

35 95

27% 73%

25 83

23% 77%

104 27

79% 21%

86 17

83% 17%

101 21

83% 17%

100 30

77% 23%

96 12

89% 11%

-

-

-

-

-

-

60 40 30

46% 31% 23%

52 34 22

48% 31% 20%

25 106 0

19% 81% 0%

23 80 0

22% 78% 0%

23 98 1

19% 80% 1%

23 99 8

18% 76% 6%

24 78 6

22% 72% 6%

Avg GPA (Transfers only) 3.02 2.971 SOURCE: Office of Admission Some percentages may add to more than 100% due to rounding.

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2.998

2.95

2.96

Yearly Tuition, Room, Board, and Fees 2024-2025 Tuition, Residence Hall Room and Board Fees Tuition Full-time Undergraduate Tuition

$37,230.00/year

Part-time Undergraduate Tuition (Fall/Spring)

$890.00/credit hour

Part-time Undergraduate Tuition (Summer)

$680.00/credit hour

Average Graduate Tuition (Full-time Graduate Students)

$13,860.00/year

Graduate Per Credit Hour Charge (Part-Time Graduate Students)

$770.00

Room Double Room

$6,170.00/year

Single Room (subject to availability)

$6,170.00/year

Super Single Room (subject to availability)

$6,170.00/year

Double Single Room (subject to availability)

$6,170.00/year

Suite

$6,170.00/year Board

19 Meal Plan/Traditional $50 Flex

$5,250.00

15 Meal Plan/Traditional $75 Flex

$5,060.00

10 meal Plan/$325 Flex

$4,970.00 Fees

Student Activity Fee

Tuition Deposit (Non-refundable, when a student accepts admission)

$300.00/year $100 Commuter / $200 Residential $100

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

$100.00/semester

Security Fee

Graduate Application Fee

$0

Required Fees (Full-Time Graduate Students)

$200.00

SOURCE: Student Administrative Services (SAS) & IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2022-23

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Awarded Financial Aid to Undergraduates Below are the total dollar amounts awarded to the full-time and less than full-time degree-seeking undergraduates enrolled. These totals also include aid awarded to international students. Aid that was nonneed-based but used to meet need is reported in the need-based aid columns.

Financial Aid to Undergraduates - 2024-2025 Final Figures

Scholarships/Grants Federal State (i.e., all states, not only the state in which your institution is located) Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g., Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college Total Scholarships/Grants: Self-Help Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans) Federal Work-Study State and other (e.g., institutional) workstudy/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)

Total Self-Help: Other Parent Loans Tuition Waivers Athletic Awards

Need-based $ (Include non-needbased aid used to meet need.)

Non-need-based $ (Exclude non-needbased aid used to meet need.)

$2,571,196

$0

$3,651,284

$124,409

$11,828,818

$2,697,824

$215,734

$14,965

$18,267,032

$2,837,198

$4,047,730 $92,796

$922,109

$110,359

$518,595

$4,250,885

$1,440,704

$1,297,963 $0 $0

$1,117,780 $0 $0

Source: Common Data Set (Section H1); Student Administrative Services (SAS)

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STUDENTS Student Activities Through Student Activities, students can meet new people on campus, test and further develop their leadership skills, and have fun. These opportunities offer a plethora of experiences for all students. In fact, our campus community is large enough to provide a diverse list of activities and clubs, but it’s also small enough for students to get involved in as many organizations as they’d like. And if they don’t see a club or organization they desire, they can start one!

By participating in the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Rockford University students plan events for the entire campus to enjoy. CAB is a student group that brings musicians, comedians, and other performers to campus.

CAB also programs Homecoming, the End of the Year Bash, and other dances.

Students also play an important role in college governance through the Student Government Association (SGA). Student representatives may hold memberships on the Board of Trustees and Student Life Committee, as well as being members of the standing committees of SGA. During the academic year of 2024-2025, Rockford University had 18 registered student clubs and organizations: Alpha Helix Arabs United Art Club Black Student Union (BSU) Book Smart Campus Activities Board (CAB) Commuter Council Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) First Gen. Forward

Leading Educators Club Multicultural Club Nursing Student Organization Saudi Club Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Sign Language Club Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Student Government Association (SGA) Toastmasters Club

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Residence Life The residence halls provide students with opportunities to live and grow outside of the classroom through interactions with peers. Living on campus allows individuals to assume responsibility for their own growth, as well as community development through taking responsibility of Rockford University community standards. Residence Life focuses educational endeavors on the development of the whole student. Each residence hall floor and building community, under the guidance of Hall Directors and Resident Assistants, work to provide activities covering holistic student needs in the following categories: social, environmental, physical, cultural, occupational, emotional, intellectual, and financial.

This creates a dynamic living space to develop while at Rockford University. Between studying, getting involved in student organizations, participating in community service and volunteering, most Rockford students are active and engaged in their community. Residential living adds to your university experience by providing you with an opportunity to do all these things while living in an active, vibrant community with your peers.

Full-Time Undergraduate Students Living on Campus Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023 First-Year Students All Undergraduates

Fall 2024

#

%

#

%

#

%

#

%

#

%

113 319

54% 33%

124 329

64% 38%

104 350

62% 42%

104 341

58% 38%

146 352

68% 38%

SOURCE: Director of Residence Life, Student Administrative Services NOTE: Percentages represent the percentage of all full-time undergraduate students in each category.

Small Houses The small houses consist of 6 residence halls, all of which are self-contained and co-ed by floor. Each small house has a common area lounge.

Cummings Complex This three-story complex encompasses four buildings suitable for undergraduate students.

The four halls are connected but maintain their individual community environment.

1. Dayton 2. Svenson 3. Caster 4. Olson 5. Ekvall 6. McPhail

1. Emerson 2. Barnes 3. Talcott 4. Lathrop

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Campus Safety The Rockford University Department of Public Safety is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by providing a safe and secure environment conducive to learning and consistent with this institution’s diverse educational goals. We are committed to a professional, proactive, community-orientated approach to campus safety by recognizing that our staff, faculty, students, and the community we serve are our most important assets.

The Rockford University Department of Public Safety employs three full-time and one part-time armed public safety officers through its contract with the State Protection Service. The Department of Public Safety is staffed and operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The department has a long-standing relationship with the Rockford Police Department, the Rockford Fire Department, and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, including the city’s emergency medical and ambulance services.

The Rockford University Department of Public Safety is committed to providing all campus community members with the highest quality of service. We strive to do so by taking a forward-thinking approach to safety and security. As part of the continued efforts to improve services, all students, faculty, and staff have access to the Rockford University Public Safety app on their smartphones, tablets, and computers, which allows access to the following: • Campus maps • Current weather conditions • Training schedules and sign-up for training • And more…

• Campus safety tips • Emergency response information • Vehicle registration forms • Personal property registration forms • Parking policy

The following crime statistics are in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (formerly the Campus Security Act).

Clery Crimes - Arrests & Disciplinary Actions ARRESTS Illegal Weapons Possession On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Drug Law Violations On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Liquor Law Violations On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police

2021

2022

2023

2024

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

2021 2022 DISCIPLINARY ACTION Illegal Weapons Possession On Campus Property 0 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 0 Public Property 0 0 Non-Campus Property 0 0 Reports Unfounded by Police 0 0 Drug Law Violations On Campus Property 3 0 On Campus Student Housing 3 0 Public Property 0 0 Non-Campus Property 0 0 Reports Unfounded by Police 0 0 Liquor Law Violations On Campus Property 9 22 On Campus Student Housing 9 22 Public Property 0 0 Non-Campus Property 0 0 Reports Unfounded by Police 0 0

25

2023

2024

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

3 3 0 0 0

3 3 0 0 0

6 6 0 0 0

Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Aggravated Assault/Battery On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Robbery On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Burglary On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Arson On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police

2021

2022

2023

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

Hate Crimes 2024 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Sex Offense Forcible 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Simple Assault 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Intimidation 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police

2021

2022

2023

2024

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

Violence Against Women Re-Authorization Act Amendments to Clery Domestic Violence On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Dating Violence On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Stalking On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police

26

2021

2022

2023

2024

1 0 0 0 0

5 4 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0

2 2 0 0 0

Murder/Non-Negligent On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Manslaughter On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Negligent Manslaughter On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Aggravated Assault/Battery On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Robbery On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Burglary On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police Arson On Campus Property On Campus Student Housing Public Property Non-Campus Property Reports Unfounded by Police

2021

2022

2023

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

4 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

Clery Crimes 2024 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Hazing 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Rape 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Fondling 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Incest 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police Statutory Rape 0 On Campus Property 0 On Campus Student Housing 0 Public Property 0 Non-Campus Property 0 Reports Unfounded by Police

2021

2022

2023

2024

1 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0

2 1 1 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

SOURCE: 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Department of Public Safety *Statistical data reported in the category of "On-Campus Housing Facility" must also be reported under the "On-Campus Property" classification. **The Clery Act no longer uses Sex Offense Forcible or Nonforcible as categories. They have been changed to more specific descriptions: Rape, Fondling, Incest, and Statutory Rape.

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Athletics Rockford University offers 12 intercollegiate varsity teams, along with several junior varsity teams, and competes in the NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Conference. For more information about Regent Athletics, visit goregents.com.

Participation by Sport 2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

5-year Average

319

304

316

319

363

324

41 31 6 90 39 16 223

52 27 9 91 39 17

43 34 7 100 32 14

55 27 5 111 34 11

Total Men:

47 34 9 104 29 11 234

235

230

243

48 31 7 99 35 14 233

Total Women:

20 6 1 15 21 22 85

19 7 2 17 17 19 81

20 7 3 16 17 18 81

20 5 7 18 21 18 89

12 7 6 19 26 20 8 22 120

18 6 4 17 20 19 8 22 91

Unduplicated Student Athletes % Of Full-time Undergraduates

313 33%

299 31%

308 32%

312 31%

342 30%

315 31%

Roster Totals Men's Teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Men's Volleyball

Women's Teams Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Volleyball Bowling Flag Football

SOURCE: Associate Director of Athletics/Compliance and Eligibility; Athletic Department Rosters

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International Programs The Office of Global Affairs fosters an internationalized campus culture by offering opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the Rockford community to engage globally through intercultural events, study and service abroad programs, international partnerships, and support for both incoming and outgoing students. Signature events such as Eid dinners, the International Food and Arts Festival, and Study Abroad Fairs attract 50–500 attendees and promote dialogue on global topics, cultural exchange, and community building through Rockford University's Council on Global Affairs.

International Students by Country Country of Origin Argentina Bangladesh Brazil China Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador Eritrea France Germany Ghana India Iraq Italy

# 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 10 5 8 5 1 3

Country of Origin Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Mali Mexico Mongolia Niger Nigeria Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Spain Sweden Vietnam

Total International Students Number of Countries

# 4 1 1 2 2 6 1 1 1 1 59 6 1 10

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Study Abroad Rockford University offers students a variety of global learning opportunities designed to broaden perspectives and enhance academic and cultural understanding. Through semester-long partnerships and faculty-led programs, students engage with diverse cultures across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Over the past five years, many students have studied abroad, participating in experiences that range from semester exchanges at partner universities to immersive, faculty-led trips focused on academic inquiry and global citizenship.

5 Year Study Abroad Partner Institutions College

Country

Continent

Nanjing Sports Institute University of Skovde Kobe College Regents University London Uni. of Santiago de Compostela

People’s Republic of China Sweden Japan United Kingdom Spain

SOURCE: Executive Director of Global Affairs

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Asia Asia Asia Europe Europe

# of # of Students International Traveling Students Outbound Hosted NEW 2025-2026 1 7 1 8 4 0 0 1

Type of Program Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester

5 Year Study Abroad Faculty Lead Trips Continent # of Faculty # of Students South America 3 18 Europe 2 7 Athens, Greece Destination Ecuador

Semester Spring 2022 Spring 2023 Spring 2024 Havana, Cuba North America Spring 2024 Dominican Republic North America Europe Spring 2025 Madrid, Spain Totals:

2 3

11 16

2 12

14 66

Type of Program

Faculty Lead Faculty Lead Faculty Lead Faculty Lead Faculty Lead

SOURCE: Executive Director of Global Affairs

Covid-19 Pandemic

Total Faculty Led Students Total Faculty/Staff Total Semester Long Students Total Students Studied Abroad

5 Year Student Abroad Totals AY 2020- AY 2021- AY 20222021 2022 2023 18 7 3 2 2 1 20 8

AY 20232024 27 5 2 29

AY 20242025 14 2 1 15

5 Year Totals 66 12 6 72

SOURCE: Executive Director of Global Affairs

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Rockford University’s English Language Institute (ELI) helps non-native English speakers achieve academic and professional proficiency by developing key language skills—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar—while also enhancing pronunciation, presentation, soft skills, and intercultural communication. The program serves F-1 visa holders, other eligible visa types, and local residents or U.S. citizens. Graduates of the ELI may continue into degree programs at Rockford University or pursue vocational and academic goals.

With a diverse mix of international and local students, the ELI offers a rich, multicultural learning environment.

ESL Matriculated Students by Year

Academic Year AY 2023 - 2024 AY 2024 - 2025 Totals:

# of Students

Type of Program

6 5 11

Undergraduate Undergraduate

SOURCE: Executive Director of Global Affairs

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Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) A Hispanic-serving institution is defined in U.S. federal law as an accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institution of higher education with 25% or higher total undergraduate Hispanic or Latino full-time equivalent student enrollment. Rockford University is currently an Associate Member Institution (AMI) which is defined as a nonprofit, accredited college, university, or system/district in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, where at least 1,000 Hispanic students are enrolled, or total Hispanic enrollment constitutes at least 10% of the total enrollment at the undergraduate or graduate level or both. Rockford University is working closely with the Rockford community to better serve this population of students and is working towards being categorized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Summary Report by Academic Year AY 2024-2025

AY 2023-2024

AY 2022-2023

Undergraduate Hispanic Population: Undergraduate Total: Undergraduate Hispanic Students:

22.55% 1091 246

21.02% 1080 227

16.81% 1059 178

Graduate Hispanic Population: Graduate Total: Graduate Hispanic Students:

10.95% 347 38

9.00% 389 35

6.59% 364 24

Overall:

19.75%

17.84%

14.20%

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Summary Report by Semester Spring 2025

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Fall 2023

Spring 2023

Fall 2022

Undergraduate Hispanic Population: Undergraduate Total: Undergraduate Hispanic Students:

22.31% 892 199

22.87% 984 225

21.45% 895 192

19.11% 968 185

19.87% 956 190

16.49% 958 158

Graduate Hispanic Population: Graduate Total: Graduate Hispanic Students:

13.45% 238 32

12.02% 258 31

8.36% 275 23

7.83% 281 22

7.34% 259 19

7.79% 231 18

Overall: 20.44% 20.61% 18.38% Notes: All number above include Non-Degree, Part-Time, and BSXX programs

16.57%

17.20%

14.80%

14.41% 111 69

20.49% 128 121

25.15% 189 110

**Includes all students (Fall, Spring, Summer) Unknown / Prefer not to Say Undergraduate: Graduate:

3.36% 24 14

3.62% 28 17

*Added to ease concerns of non-responders.

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5.98% 32 38

Completions, Rates, & Placements Completions by Degree Bachelor's Degrees Conferred by Gender and Race Total Number of Graduates Gender Men Women Race/Ethnicity U.S. Nonresident Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Two or More Races Unknown

AY 2020-21 224 # % 79 35% 145 66% # % 14 6% 35 16% 1 <1% 10 4% 15 7% 0 0% 141 63% 7 3% 1 <1%

AY 2021-22 239 # % 77 32% 162 68% # % 23 10% 34 14% 1 <1% 5 2% 12 5% 0 0% 157 66% 5 2% 2 1%

AY 2022-23 204 # % 76 37% 128 63% # % 22 11% 20 10% 1 0% 5 2% 13 6% 0 0% 103 50% 17 8% 23 11%

AY 2023-24 229 # % 84 37% 145 63% # % 19 8% 51 22% 1 0% 7 3% 21 9% 0 0% 114 50% 4 2% 12 5%

AY 2024-25 232 # % 97 42% 135 58% # % 21 9% 44 19% 0 0% 7 3% 24 10% 0 0% 122 53% 7 3% 7 3%

AY 2023-24 91 # % 39 43% 52 57% # % 8 9% 8 9% 0 0% 1 1% 3 3% 0 0% 40 44% 1 1% 30 33%

AY 2024-25 96 # % 37 39% 59 61% # % 6 6% 6 6% 0 0% 2 2% 6 6% 0 0% 57 59% 5 5% 14 15%

SOURCE: Multi-Year IPEDS Completions Surveys NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Master's Degrees Conferred by Gender and Race Total Number of Graduates Gender Men Women Race/Ethnicity U.S. Nonresident Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Two or More Races Unknown

AY 2020-21 83 # % 31 37% 52 63% # % 2 2% 8 10% 0 0% 2 2% 6 7% 0 0% 57 69% 6 7% 2 2%

SOURCE: Multi-Year IPEDS Completions Surveys NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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AY 2021-22 93 # % 36 39% 57 61% # % 4 4% 10 11% 0 0% 1 1% 6 6% 0 0% 67 72% 2 2% 3 3%

AY 2022-23 102 # % 36 35% 66 65% # % 4 4% 4 4% 0 0% 1 1% 5 5% 0 0% 45 44% 2 2% 41 40%

Completions by Major

Academic Program Accounting Art/Art Studies Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Dance Drama/Theatre Arts Economics Education, Early Childhood Education, General Elementary Education English History Human Development Family & Community Services Humanities International Studies Marketing Management Studies Mathematics Music Nursing Organizational Leadership Kinesiology Political Science Psychology Romance Languages Science and Mathematics Social Sciences Sociology/Anthropology Spanish Special Education Total Number of Graduates

Bachelor's Degrees Conferred by Major AY 2021-22 AY 2022-23 AY 2020-21 # % # % # % 8 4% 11 5% 9 4% 3 1% 1 <1% 6 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5 2% 3 1% 10 4% 7 3% 7 3% 7 3% 46 21% 37 15% 30 12% 2 1% 1 <1% 0 0% 14 6% 20 8% 17 7% 5 2% 4 2% <1% 1 2 1% 0 0% <1% 1 8 4% 4 2% 11 4% 1 <1% 1 <1% 7 3% 5 2% 4 2% 10 4% 2 1% 6 3% 7 3% 12 5% 19 8% 18 7% 3 1% 5 2% 3 1% 3 1% 2 1% 5 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 <1% 2 1% <1% 2 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 <1% 3 1% 3 1% 0 0% 0 0% <1% 1 57 25% 72 30% 48 19% 17 8% 14 6% 28 11% 3 1% 3 1% 3 1% 13 6% 14 6% 20 8% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 <1% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 1% 0 0% 2 1% 0 0% 3 1% 3 1% 3 1% 4 2% 224 239 254

AY 2023-24 # % 18 8% 5 2% 0 0% 10 4% 7 3% 28 12% 1 0% 7 3% 13 6% 0 0% 5 2% 4 2% 14 6% 4 2% 12 5% 7 3% 5 2% 8 3% 0 0% 2 1% 0 0% 4 2% 2 1% 28 12% 26 11% 4 2% 8 3% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 1% 5 2% 229

SOURCE: Multi-Year IPEDS Completions Surveys by the Office of Institutional Research NOTE: Summing up, the number of degrees conferred for each major does not equal the total number of graduates because some students graduate with double majors. Similarly, the sum of percentages will be greater than 100%.

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AY 2024-25 # % 12 5% 7 3% 0 0% 2 1% 7 3% 17 7% 0 0% 24 10% 14 6% 0 0% 6 3% 6 3% 14 6% 5 2% 13 6% 5 2% 3 1% 7 3% 3 1% 0 0% 0 0% 9 4% 0 0% 4 2% 0 0% 29 13% 5 2% 29 13% 1 0.4% 5 2% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 0.4% 1 0.4% 3 1% 232

Master's Degrees Conferred by Program AY 2020-21 Total Number of Graduates

AY 2021-22

83

AY 2022-23

93

AY 2023-24

103

AY 2024-25

91

96

#

%

#

%

#

%

#

%

#

%

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

29

35%

39

42%

46

45%

41

45%

35

36%

Master of Art (MA) in Teaching Master of Education (M.Ed.)

36 18

43% 22%

31 23

33% 25%

35 22

34% 21%

32 18

35% 20%

47 14

49% 15%

SOURCE: Multi-Year IPEDS Completions Surveys by the Office of Institutional Research NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Retention & Graduation Rates This section provides key indicators of student persistence and success at Rockford University. Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who return to the University for their second year, reflecting student satisfaction and academic engagement. Graduation rates represent the percentage of students who complete their degree within a specified time frame, typically six years for bachelor’s programs.

Together, these metrics help assess the effectiveness of student support initiatives, academic programs, and institutional commitment to student achievement.

Cohort Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023 Fall 2024

Number Enrolled 169 163 158 162 151 212 193 169 190 214

Retention Rates % 2nd Year Retention (Published Retention Rate)

66% 66% 66% 66% 66% 67% 64% 69% 65% 66%

Cumulative Graduation Rates % Graduated in Graduated in Graduated in Graduated in 4 Years 6 Years 8 Years 5 Years (IPEDS Rate) (IPEDS Rate) (IPEDS Rate) 26% 32% 28% 44%

32% 40% 38% 47%

40% 42%

Published Rate for 2024-2025 is 65%

IPEDS 4-Year Average Student Right-to-Know Transfer-out Rate Calculation

Completion or Graduation Rate Calculation

(Total Transfer-out Student / Adjusted Cohort) 11%

(Total Completers with 150% / Adjusted Cohort) 39%

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In addition, when assessing students who don’t return, they are listed within three different withdrawal types.

Dismissal is when a student is asked to leave the college due to a specific reason that could be academic or nonacademic in nature. Withdrawal is when a student decides to leave the university for their own reasons. A leave of absence is given for certain situations giving a student a one-year break before they return. Below is a table showing the last 5 years of withdrawn types.

First Year to Second Year Withdraw Types

Cohort

Dismissed

Withdrawn

Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023 Fall 2024

24 19 6 6 8

44 44 46 54 65

65 44 24

54

46

44 19 6

6

8

Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023 Fall 2024 Dismissed

Withdrawn

SOURCE: IPEDS Graduation Rates 200 2023-2024, IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023-2024, & Student Administrative Services (SAS) Cohort Reports

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Job Placement Rate Rockford University achieved strong post-graduation outcomes during the 2023–2024 academic year. Using a multi-source methodology that combined survey results, LinkedIn data, internal student records, and faculty/staff outreach, the overall job placement rate was 86.9% for undergraduate students and 91.1% for graduate students one year post graduation. An additional 10% of graduates continued their education. This comprehensive approach, now adopted by Career Services for annual use, ensures consistent and accurate tracking of graduate success. Future plans include expanding LinkedIn engagement, enhancing collaboration between Career Services and Alumni Relations, and integrating annual placement data directly into the University Fact Book to support transparency and strategic planning.

Job Placement Rate by Year and Degree Level AY 2023-2024 Undergraduate Level Total Undergraduate Graduates Continuing Education Known Job Unknown Job Placement Rate:

229 31 172 26 87%

Graduate Level Total Graduate Graduates AY 23-24 Continuing Education Known Job Unknown Job Placement Rate:

91 1 82 8 91%

Continued Education Undergraduate Graduate Total Continuing Education:

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13.5% 1.1% 10.0%

Alumni Rockford University alumni are cutting-edge scientists, nurses at major hospitals, and Golden Apple awardwinning educators. They are graphic designers, sports managers, and computer scientists. Our alumni are performers, artists, and so much more! Each alum is an important part of Rockford University’s bold history, and they continue to do amazing things across the globe.

Rockford University’s Alumni Association is led by a board whose mission is ‘to connect and engage current and future alumni for the advancement of Rockford University.’ Each year the Alumni Association Board gives several awards to alumni and long-time university supporters. They also work with the Office of Advancement & Alumni to put on events each year such as Homecoming and Reunion weekend, the Gala, plus many other professional development gatherings and webinars.

United States Grand Total: 17,178

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Around the Globe Grand Total: 17,519

Alumni by Country & Territory AY 2024-2025 Argentina Australia Austria Bahamas Belize Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chad Cocos Islands Costa Rica Croatia Denmark Ecuador

1 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 20 2 2 2 1 2 2

England France Gaza Germany Greece Guam Guernsey Iceland India Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya

1 14 1 12 3 1 4 28 3 2 1 2 4 67 4

North Korea South Korea

1 1

Kyrgyzstan Malaysia Netherlands Niger Norway Oman Pakistan Paraguay Peoples Republic of China Republic of the Congo Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa

10 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 42 1 30 2 2

Grand Total:

Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Turkey Turks and Caicos Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States

2 1 1 5 2 6 1 3 1 9 1 1 3 15 17,178

17,519

SOURCE: Office of Advancement & Alumni Note: In addition to new graduates, numbers may change year over year due to address changes.

The United States and territories have been separated in the continent chart to show alumni from other countries represented in North America.

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UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL Faculty & Staff Profiles

Total Full-time Faculty

Full-time Faculty Profile Fall 2020 Fall 2021 69 70

Fall 2022 72

Fall 2023 74

Fall 2024 68

Gender Male Female

# 27 44

% 38% 62%

# 27 43

% 39% 61%

# 29 43

% 40% 60%

# 30 44

% 41% 59%

# 24 44

% 35% 65%

Race / Ethnicity* U.S. Nonresident Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

# 3 0 0 1 0 3 62 2 0

% 4% 0% 0% 1% 0% 4% 87% 3% 0%

# 0 0 0 3 0 4 61 2 0

% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 6% 87% 3% 0%

# 0 1 0 2 0 3 64 2 0

% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 4% 89% 3% 0%

# 0 0 0 2 0 3 66 3 0

% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 4% 89% 4% 0%

# 0 0 0 3 0 3 61 1 0

% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 4% 90% 1% 0%

Rank Instructor Lecturer Assistant Professor Visiting Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Teaching Professor Professor

# 0 37 21 13

% 0% 52% 30% 18%

# 2 0 31 22 15

% 3% 0% 44% 31% 21%

# 0 6 32 19 15

% 0% 8% 44% 26% 21%

# 0 9 25 24 14

% 0% 12% 34% 32% 19%

# 0 6 25 6 15 1 15

% 0% 9% 37% 9% 22% 1% 22%

Tenure** Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track Tenured

# 6 29 36

% 8% 41% 51%

# 6 28 36

% 9% 40% 51%

# 9 27 36

% 13% 38% 50%

# 14 24 36

% 19% 32% 49%

# 15 20 33

% 22% 29% 49%

Terminal Contract

# 71

% 100%

# 70

% 100%

# 72

% 100%

# 74

% 100%

# 68

% 100%

SOURCE: 2023-24 IPEDS Human Resources Survey; Assistant Vice President of Human Resources NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Full-time Staff Profile Total Full-time Staff Members

Fall 2022 96

Fall 2023 93

Fall 2024 94

Gender Male Female

# 41 55

% 43% 57%

# 38 55

% 41% 59%

# 37 57

% 39% 61%

Race / Ethnicity* U.S. Nonresident Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

# 0 4 1 2 0 3 84 2 0

% 0% 4% 1% 2% 0% 3% 88% 2% 0%

# 0 7 0 2 0 6 75 3 0

% 0% 8% 0% 2% 0% 6% 81% 3% 0%

# 0 4 0 3 1 5 79 2 0

% 0% 4% 0% 3% 1% 5% 84% 2% 0%

Assigned Position Executive / Administrative / Managerial Other Professional (support / service) Technical and Paraprofessional Clerical and Secretarial Skilled Crafts Service / Maintenance Health Care Practitioners

# 30 38 0 24 0 2 2

% 31% 40% 0% 25% 0% 2% 2%

# 31 32 0 26 0 2 2

% 33% 34% 0% 28% 0% 2% 2%

# 32 37 0 21 0 2 2

% 34% 39% 0% 22% 0% 2% 2%

SOURCE: 2023-24 IPEDS Human Resources Survey; Assistant Vice President of Human Resources NOTE: *Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. Fall 2020 and Fall 2021 Data was not collected.

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Part-time Faculty and Staff Profile Fall 2022 Total Part-time Faculty and Staff 143

Fall 2023 115

Fall 2024 114

Gender Male Female Unknown

# 67 76

% 47% 53%

# 67 48

% 58% 42%

# 66 48

% 58% 42%

Race / Ethnicity* U.S. Nonresident Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

# 0 6 0 2 0 8 123 4 0

% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 6% 86% 3% 0%

# 0 8 0 2 0 7 94 4 0

% 0% 7% 0% 2% 0% 6% 82% 3% 0%

# 0 8 0 2 0 7 93 4 0

% 0% 7% 0% 2% 0% 6% 82% 4% 0%

Assigned Position Faculty Graduate Assistants Executive / Administrative / Managerial Other Professional (support / service) Technical / Paraprofessional Clerical and Secretarial Skilled Crafts Service / Maintenance Health Care Practitioners

# 118 19 1 2 0 1 0 0 2

% 83% 13% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1%

# 88 19 1 2 0 2 0 1 2

% 77% 17% 1% 2% 0% 2% 0% 1% 2%

# 80 19 0 2 0 9 0 2 2

% 70% 17% 0% 2% 0% 8% 0% 2% 2%

SOURCE: 2023-24 IPEDS Human Resources Survey; Assistant Vice President of Human Resources NOTE: *Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. Fall 2020 and Fall 2021 Data was not collected.

Length of Employment by Employee Type - Fall 2024 Part-Time Full-Time Full-Time Faculty, Staff, Faculty Staff GA, Adjuncts Total Employed 68 94 114

Adjunct/GA < 1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21+ years

# 0 7 22 15 11 7 10

% 0% 10% 32% 22% 16% 10% 15%

# 0 16 41 16 12 9 2

% 0% 17% 44% 17% 13% 10% 2%

# 99 7 6 1 0 0 1

SOURCE: Assistant Vice President of Human Resources: Human Resources

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% 87% 6% 5% 1% 0% 0% 1%

Fall 2024 List of Faculty by College and Department COLLEGE OF ART AND HUMANITIES Dean of College of Arts and Humanities: Dr. Jennifer Langworthy Department

Art

English

History, Politics, and International Studies

Faculty Christopher Sisson (Chair) Dr. Jennifer Langworthy David Menard Philip Soosloff Dr. Kyle Steadman (Chair) Dr. Michael Perry Dr. William Gahan Jennifer Jenkins Dr. Kristin Ravel Dr. Jennifer Rea Dr. Mary Weaks-Baxter Dr. Catherine Forslund (Chair) Dr. Alexis Baldacci

Department

Performing Arts

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Library

Faculty Beth Drog (Chair) Deborah Mogford Timm Adams Eric Brockmeier Marissa Barnahan Emma Cullimore Dr. Yoandy Cabrera Ortega (Chair) Dr. Genevive Dibley Dr. Matthew Flamm Dr. Xabier Fole Valera Andy Newgren Stephanie Nissen

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND NURSING Dean of College of Science, Mathematics, and Nursing: Dr. Filiz Dik Department

Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics

Nursing

Faculty Dr. Mehmet Dik (Chair) Dr. Filiz Dik Dr. Ahmed El Ouadrhiri Dr. Susan Sorensen Dr. Donna Ogle Dr. Viktoriia Dobriak Dr. Julie Luetschwager (Interim Chair) Dr. Kimberly McCullough Dr. Karen Black-Vetter Caryn Ruzic Elle Myers Kimberley Hartwig Devine

Department

Chemical and Biological Sciences

Faculty Dr. Deborah Breiter (Chair) Dr. Matthew Bork Dr. Emily Webb Dr. James Marshall Dr. Kari Severson Mikayla Hwang Dr. Melissa Korkmaz-Vaisys

Psychology

Dr. Joel Lynch (Chair) Dr. Amy Martin Dr. Lisa Mehlig

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, COMMERCE, AND EDUCATION Dean of College of Social Sciences, Commerce, and Education: Jacob Hardesty Department

Education

Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice

Faculty Dr. Danille Klein (Co-Chair) Dr. Kimberlee Wagner (Co-Chair) Dr. Annie Baddoo Dr. Jacob Hardesty Dr. Kelly Monson Lisa Chupich Dr. Terri Easter Mallori Sage Dr. Pavalli Reddy Dr. Ron Lee (Chair) Dr. Bethany Twitty Dr. Timothy Johnson

Department

Puri School of Business

Physical Education

Faculty Dr. Luis Romero (Chair) Christina Anderson Christine Albert Dr. Kathryn Cook Dr. Stephen Troveh Dr. Micheal Youngblood Robert Evans Ann Boe (Chair) Tammy Schiek Dr. Catherine Headley Dr. Jason Hunter

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND EXTENDED LEARNING Department

Faculty Dr. Deepshikha Shukla - Associate VP of Business Innovations Source: Academic Affairs; Note: This data excludes adjunct faculty and graduate assistance.

Professional and Extended Learning

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President’s Executive Council Dr. Patricia A. Lynott, President Dr. Randy Worden, Chief Operations Officer Mrs. Jen Cunningham, Chief of Staff Mrs. Elizabeth Nardi, Chief Strategy & Research Officer Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Mr. John DiRaimondo, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Katherine Trotter, Vice President for Advancement Ms. Megan Frankfother, Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Deepshikha Shukla, Associate VP of Business Innovations, and Professor of Physics

Board of Trustees Members Officers: Marci K. Taets Greg Allen Jeffry Potter Aaron Potter

Members: Keith Akre Teresa Beach-Shelow Charles Box Chad Brigham Lesly Couper Elizabeth Donovan Rebecca Epperson Anisha Grimmett Elizabeth Hegel Michael Iasparro James Keeling Joel Moore Anthony Scandroli Elaine Sharpe Kristin Smith Patricia Tumilowicz Frank E. Walter

Emeriti Trustees: Charles L. Colman Dawn R. Hallsten L. Thomas Heiser Helen C. Hill Charles J. Howard Teresa J. Ingrassia Dennis W. Johnson Kent A. Mallquist Thomas Muldowney Sunil Puri David Rydell Louise C. Sinclaire Angelo L. Spoto Barbara Tanaglia James S. Whitehead Jonathan S. Whitlock R. Ray Wood

Patricia A. Lynott, President Mary Ann Laudicina, Alumni Trustee Tammy Schiek, Faculty Trustee Ashley Harkey, Student Trustee

President Emeriti: Robert L. Head, Ph.D. William A. Shields, Ph.D.

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Rockford University Presidents The following is a list of our past and present Rockford University presidents. Included in this count are the first four principals of Rockford Female Seminary.                      

Anna Peck Still – Founder and 1st Principal of Rockford Female Seminary, 1852-1884 Martha Hillard – 2nd Principal of Rockford Female Seminary, 1884-1888 Anna Gelston – 3rd Principal of Rockford Female Seminary, 1888-1890 Sarah F. Anderson – 4th Principal of Rockford Female Seminary and President of Rockford College, 1890-1896 Phebe T. Sutliff – 5th President of Rockford College, 1896-1901 Emily K. Reynolds – 6th President of Rockford College, 1901-1902 Julia Gulliver – 7th President of Rockford College, 1902-1919 Dr. William A. Maddox – 8th President of Rockford College,1919-1933 Dr. John Gordon – Acting President of Rockford College, 1933-1934 Dr. Gordon K. Chalmers – 9th President of Rockford College, 1934-1937 Dr. Mary Ashby Cheek – 10th President of Rockford College, 1937-1954 Dr. Leland H. Carlson – 11th President of Rockford College, 1954-1959 Dr. John A Howard – 12th President of Rockford College, 1960-1977 John D. Spence – Acting President of Rockford College, 1977-1979 Dr. Norman Stewart – 13th President of Rockford College, 1979-1988 Dr. Gretchen Von Lowe Kreuter – 14th President of Rockford College, 1988-1992 Dr. William A Shields – 15th President of Rockford College, 1992-2002 Dr. Paul Pribbenow – 16th President of Rockford College, 2002-2006 Dr. Richard Kneedler – Interim President of Rockford College, 2006-2008 Dr. Robert Head – 17th President of Rockford University, 2008-2016 Dr. Eric W. Fulcomer – 18th President of Rockford University, 2016-2022 Dr. Patricia Lynott – 19th President of Rockford University, 2022- present

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ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY Campus Map

1 Main Entrance/Gloyd Parkway 2 Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center LOWER LEVEL Athletics Main Floor Bookstore Career Services Chief of Police Computer Stations Dean of Students eSports Arena Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement Residence Life Student Activities Student Clubs and Organizations Student Government Student Life The Den SECOND FLOOR Cafeteria Dining Services English as a Second Language (ESL) Faculty Dining Room Mail Room Office of Global Affairs President’s Dining Room Print Services Regents Hall THIRD FLOOR Offices of the President, Special Assistant, Chief of Staff and Marketing/Communications Forrest Cool Lounge 3 Fisher Memorial Chapel Chapel 4 Clark Arts Center Art Gallery Art Studios Box Office Cheek Theatre Dance Studio Faculty Offices Graphic Design Lab Maddox Theatre 5 Starr Science Center Center for Learning Strategies Computer Labs Faculty Offices Language Lab

Nursing Learning Laboratory Peterson Auditorium Science Labs Small Science Auditorium 6 Refrigeration Plant 7 Howard Colman Library Academic Affairs Archives Computer Stations Faculty Offices Information Technology Center Provost Rare Book Room Registrar Student Success and Retention Writing Center 8 Scarborough Hall Computer Lab Faculty Lounge Faculty Offices Golden Apple Foundation Severson Auditorium 9 Lang Center for Health and Wellness Counseling Center Disability Support Services Faculty Offices 10 Cummings Complex Emerson Residence Hall Barnes Residence Hall Talcott Residence Hall Lathrop Residence Hall 11 Olson Residence Hall 12 Johnson Center Office of Admission 13 Nelson Hall MAIN FLOOR Student Administrative Services (SAS) Student Accounts and Financial Aid Registration Events & Scheduling SECOND FLOOR Advancement 14 Caster Residence Hall 15 Ekvall Residence Hall 16 McPhail Residence Hall

17 Svenson Residence Hall 18 Dayton Residence Hall 19 Kent Center Student Lounge 20 Marland Physical Plant Facilities Services Police and Department of Public Safety 21 Seaver Physical Education Center Athletic Hall of Fame Athletic Training Room Faculty Offices Fitness Center Free Weight Room Gymnasium Multipurpose Gym 22 Barnes Tennis Courts 23 Softball Diamond 24 Baseball Diamond 25 Smith Athletic Fields 26 Sam Greeley Field 27 Jane Addams International Peace Garden 28 Adams Arch 29 PURI School of Business LOWER LEVEL (EAST-SIDE ENTRANCE) Business Office Faculty Offices Human Resources Student Employment Student Lounge MAIN FLOOR (NORTH-SIDE ENTRANCE) Classrooms Computer Labs 30 Start of 18-hole Disc Golf Course A-G Parking Lots Visitor parking: A, B, C, E, G Student parking: A, B, C, E, G Faculty/Staff parking: A, B, C, D, E, G

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