Saint Martin's Annual Report 2020-21

Farewell to President Heynderickx 2020-2021

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On the cover: President Roy F. Heynderickx, Post Commencement celebration

EDITORS Genevieve Canceko Chan Nate Peters Katie Wojke CREATIVE DIRECTOR Marki Carson GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lillian Austin PRINTING Capitol City Press CONTRIBUTORS Roy F. Heynderickx, Ph.D. Kristine King Amy Mae Law Chantelle Marker Office of Institutional Advancement Office of Finance Shanna Paxton Photography Cassidy Rehwaldt Photography Rebecca Sue Photography Hannah Snow Saint Martin’s University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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From the President...................................... 3 Enrollment, by the numbers.................. 4 Financials........................................................... 6 For Every Saint................................................ 8 Tribute to President Heynderickx ...... 10 Gala 2022.......................................................... 12 3.21GIVE............................................................ 14 Saying 'goodbye' to Mary Law............. 16 Commencement 2022.............................. 18

Thank you, Saints!

This May I celebrated my 14th and last commencement at Saint Martin’s. The large crowd included families back in the Pavilion for the first time since 2019.

This commencement signifies the last major event at Saint Martin’s for me as president as I retire this June and conclude a 43-year career in Catholic higher education. When I was a young man, I would never have envisioned this would be my career path. Truly, it was and remains a calling. I have enjoyed every minute, even the trying times that tests a person’s mettle. In my charge to the 2022 graduates, I shared this advice: keep an open mind, never say never, and let God call you to your vocation.

The progress at Saint Martin’s has been great over the past 13 plus years, due to many individuals who have stepped forth to support our mission, including many of you. While much remains to be done, Saint Martin’s is well poised to do so.

Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D., recently provost and vice president for academic affairs at St. Norbert College (WI), will become Saint Martin's 11th president and the first woman to serve in this role.

Unanimously supported by the Saint Martin’s University Board of Trustees following a nationwide search, Dr. Bonds-Raacke will start on July 1.

I am especially proud of the courage of our trustees to begin a comprehensive campaign, For Every Saint, during the pandemic. With the support of trustees, the Abbey, faculty, staff and alumni, the campaign has already made great strides. This summer begins its public phase. To be successful, we need every Saint, past and present, to step up: let’s bring this campaign to the finish line. Kathleen and I have made a significant gift to the campaign because we believe in the mission and the students served at Saint Martin’s. I hope you will join us too.

Thanks again to everyone for this incredible journey. Kathleen and I are excited for the leadership and vision the new incoming president, Dr. Jennifer BondsRaacke, will bring. We will remain close to Saint Martin’s and hope to see you at future events!

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60 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 29 ACADEMIC MAJORS 7 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 11 GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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Nursing

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Biology

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Psychology

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Business Administration

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Education

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Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Mechanical Engineering

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Civil Engineering

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Computer Science

1 PH.D. PROGRAM

1395 undergraduate students

Numbers based on Fall 2021 enrollment

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158 70

veteran students

active duty military students

243 graduate students

Campuses include Lacey and Saint Martin's–JBLM

Campuses include Lacey and Saint Martin's–JBLM

34% first-generation undergraduate students

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Contributions

Contributions consist of all private gifts and grants made to Saint Martin’s University from individuals, foundations and corporations.

Gifts are both unrestricted and restricted for purposes such as scholarships, academic programs and capital projects.

Endowment

GIVE. GROW. 2020-21 Financial review The following numbers reflect Saint

Martin’s total contributions for this fiscal year as well as the five most recent

fiscal year results on Endowment and

Institutional Aid. The fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30 of each year.

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An endowment is a donation that is made to Saint Martin’s on the condition that it is used to advance the mission of the school for the long term. Most endowments are designed to provide a permanent source of income for the University by keeping the original amount invested and using the accrued income from dividends for its charitable purpose, such as a scholarship. Saint Martin’s endowment has grown due to the generosity of donors through outright gifts, bequests and other planned gifts, as well as investment earnings.

Institutional Aid

Part of a student’s overall financial aid package, institutional aid represents the grants and scholarships which Saint Martin’s itself offers prospective and returning students. It does not include federal or state grants, loans, or outside scholarships or work study.

ENDOWMENT $33,179,590 FY19-20 $26,633,167 FY18-19 $26,260,776 FY17-18 $21,796,274 FY16-17 $20,604,656 FY15-16 $17,492,322

INSTITUTIONAL AID FY20-21

FY20-21

FY19-20

FY18-19

FY17-18

CONTRIBUTIONS

$35,269,919

FY16-17

FY15-16

$26,589,928 $24,270,513

$22,492,00

$20,799,157 $18,953,529

$17,050,399

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T H E C A M PA I G N F O R S A I N T M A RT I N ' S ABBEY & UNIVERSITY Calling upon all the past and present Saints to help us expand opportunities to develop life-long learners and world-changing leaders who think, pray and lead with heart Who are Saints?

They are our monastic members, students, staff, faculty, parents, alumni and our amazing extended family of friends and benefactors.

“ We are resolute in the mission to form the minds and

hearts of Saint Martin’s students. We invite you to join Saint Martin’s Abbey in supporting student access to education, faculty resources and facilities that are essential for every person who desires a Saint Martin’s Benedictine education.

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— Abbot Marion Q. Nguyen, O.S.B. Saint Martin’s Abbey Chancellor of Saint Martin's University

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“ When I walk around our beautiful campus, I

embrace the fact that I get to be in a community where I can be heard, I can make a difference, and I belong. Together, as one community, we are committed to creating changes at Saint Martin’s University that will affect generations of Saints to come.”

— Katherine Jamerson ’23 Psychology

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$20m

People: Agents of Excellence

$30m

Place: Centers for Student Life & Learning

$50m

Purpose: Access & Opportunity

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fter serving 14 years, Roy F. Heynderickx, Ph.D., is retiring from his role as president of Saint Martin’s University. Under his leadership, the institution has expanded its academic offerings, including new undergraduate majors across four colleges, new graduate programs and its first doctoral program; increased enrollment at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and broadened community partnerships and expanded fundraising efforts, including the addition of several new academic buildings, tripling the endowment and securing competitive federal grants. Each of these efforts led to greater support and opportunities for its students.

"I thank all of you who have supported me these many years, and I know the many accomplishments over my tenure are truly ours as many have worked hard to make things possible," said Heynderickx.

During his presidency, Saint Martin's also gained recognition for its efforts to support its increasingly diverse student body and surrounding community, including being named a top 40 "Most Transformative College" by Money magazine, the first Purple Heart University in Washington state, and the #2 most diverse private college in Washington state by Niche.com.

To honor Heynderickx's tenure, the University Board of Trustees awarded him the status of president emeritus and named part of the Lacey MakerSpace after him: The Heynderickx Hub for Innovation at the Lacey MakerSpace. Wife Kathleen was selected as a recipient of the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the 2022 Saint Martin’s commencement ceremony for her dedication to supporting the students. These honors were announced in conjunction with the public launch of a $100 million comprehensive campaign, of which $82 million has been raised as of May 2022.

During the Saint Martin’s Gala in November 2021 and on 3.21GIVE, donors raised $360,000 in honor of the Heynderickxs. They chose to direct these gifts toward supporting the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through the newly established DEI Fund. Gifts made toward the DEI Fund will support affinity group gatherings, cultural events, AHANA Connections, and future scholarships for black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) students. If you would like to make a gift in honor of the Heynderickxes and add to their legacy through a gift to the DEI Fund, please visit www.stmartin.edu/giving.

President Heynderickx became the tenth president of Saint Martin’s University on January 1, 2009. He has worked in Catholic higher education for 43 years.

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“ Throughout his presidency,

[President Heynderickx] exhibited a clear vision and principled character, as well as a profound respect for Saint Martin’s Catholic and Benedictine heritage.”

— Abbot Marion Q. Nguyen, O.S.B. Saint Martin’s Abbey Chancellor of Saint Martin’s University

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Saturday, November 5 For Gala 2022, our primary annual fundraising event for student scholarships, Saint Martin's welcomes special Gala guest chef and TV personality Anne Burrell!

Chef Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan-favorite host of Worst Cooks in America and Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition on the Food Network. An industry veteran and passionate teacher, she prides herself on creating rustic Italian dishes that celebrate simple and pure ingredients. She has appeared regularly on shows such as Chef Wanted, Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, and Food Network Star, and is also the author of two cookbooks, the New York Times top ten bestsellers, Cook Like a Rock Star, and the follow-up Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower.

Reserve your seats today!

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and event updates, visit www.stmartin.edu/gala or call 360-438-4366.

GALA HISTORY SUCCESS 2021 ..................................... $2.7 MILLION 2020 ...............................................$1.6 million (125th Virtual Celebration)

2016 ...............................................$1.2 million 2015 ...............................................$1.6 million 2014 ...............................................$891,000

2019 ...............................................$1.4 million

2013 ...............................................$960,000

2017 ...............................................$1.2 million

2011 ...............................................$608,000

2018 ...............................................$1.3 million

2012 ...............................................$760,000

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Saint Martin’s Day of Giving engages 200+ donors for student success Alumni, families and friends of the University came together on Monday, March 21, for the 8th annual day of giving, known as 3.21GIVE. From 224 donors, $102,104 was raised for student success programs, scholarships and academic priorities. Approximately 21 percent of those donors gave their first gift to the University during the event.

“Thank you to the hundreds of Saints who gave back to support current students,” said Katie Wojke, interim vice president of institutional advancement. “3.21GIVE has grown to be an event many look forward to throughout the year as their opportunity to give back to Saint Martin’s in the ways that mean to the most to them; we are so thankful.”

3.21GIVE is a 24-hour, online day of giving where alumni, families, friends and corporate sponsors support the areas at Saint Martin’s that mean the most to them. The focus of the event is growing participation in giving among our community, not the amount of a gift.

This year, two legacy funds were established to honor retiring University leaders: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Fund was established by President Roy and Kathleen Heynderickx. The DEI Fund was created to promote diversity, equity and inclusion through student scholarships and programming as one of their lasting legacies.

The Grisham Legacy Fund was established to honor Bob Grisham, longtime Saint Martin’s Athletic Director. Bob had a profound impact on expanding the athletic programs of Saint Martin’s University and on the experiences of hundreds of student-athletes. This fund will be used to support an athletics project/purpose of Bob’s choosing.

Gifts are not limited to 3.21GIVE. If you would still like to make a gift, please visit www.stmartin.edu/giving.

3.21GIVE through the years

Save the date for 3.21GIVE 2023, Tuesday, March 21.

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337

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$52,100

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$142,761 $67,408

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2019

$102,104

$27,080

Donors $Raised

THE IMPACT OF Giving to Saint Martin's impacts every area of the University.

No matter the amount, your gift is critical to the success of Saint Martin’s students, faculty and the entire community.

How would you like to contribute?

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Other ways to give

Volunteer your time

Designate your gift to the area on campus that means the most to you. Whether it is the Fund for Saint Martin’s, scholarships, athletics, or perhaps a specific college, department or student organization, all gifts make a wonderful impact.

Online gifts, stock transfers, gifts of property and estate planning are just a few examples of ways to give back and make an impact.

Volunteering has a wonderful impact on Saint Martin’s and our community. Volunteer with the Office of Career Development through mentoring and career advising or taking a shift at the annual Saint Martin's Gala, volunteers are the glue that holds us all together and makes our University a better place.

To learn more about what method of giving works for you or volunteer opportunities at Saint Martin’s, visit www.stmartin.edu/giving or contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 360-438-4366; advancement@stmartin.edu.

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ary Doris Conley was born June 30, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Toney and Nadine Conley, who both were pastors in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and are now deceased. She has one sister, Faye Conley Fisher, now deceased, and one brother, Timothy Conley, Huntingtown, Maryland. Mary was a peripatetic soul during her first 30 years. She never lived any place for more than four years before moving to her current residence in Lacey, Washington in 1976. Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and drama from Culver Stockton College, Canton, MO in 1968 and a Master of Science in theater from Illinois State Normal University in 1972. In 1974 she married Larry G. Law and the couple had one child, Amy Mae Law, before divorcing in 1984. Amy is a graduate of Saint Martin's University and is now the Lead Instructional Designer in Physician Education at the University of Washington.

Mary began her employment with Saint Martin's on October 25, 1975 as a transfer evaluator. Later she accepted an offer from then-Saint Martin's College President Fr. John Scott, O.S.B. to fill the registrar's position, which she did on January 1, 1979. She remained in her registrar position until 2011 when she retired. During her time at Saint Martin’s, Mary engaged deeply with the college community. She taught classes on the main campus and at the JBLM Fort Lewis and McChord extension campuses teaching First-Year Seminar, drama, film and musical theater. She also had the opportunity to direct theater productions and served as advisor to several student organizations. Always available to the campus community, Mary had an ‘open-door and candy’ policy. Students, staff and faculty were often seen stopping in for a warm welcome and chat, and leaving with a piece of red licorice.

Mary’s love for the college community was immensely evident as she was an avid supporter of the Saints athletic teams, especially basketball. During her time at Saint Martin’s she almost never missed a home game (missing only 18 home games between 1978 and 2009) and on many occasions traveled to away games to show her loving support. She earned an official spot in the Pavilion for these games and players and fans alike were energized by her cheerful spirit.

In 2003, Mary received the Monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey’s Outstanding Staff of the Year Award for the 2002-2003 academic year to recognize her service to the college community. In 2010 she was inducted into Saint Martin’s Athletic Hall of Honor. In 2012, the year following her retirement as Registrar, she delivered the Commencement address at graduation and was granted the title of Registrar Emeritus and received the President’s Medal for “supporting and promoting the values of Saint Martin’s, modeling those values through kindness, compassion and integrity.” Even after retirement, she continued her service for several months as alumni ambassador for the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Mary’s service to others continued after retirement as she connected with St. John’s Episcopal Church in Olympia. In 2020, her selfless contributions there earned her the Don Duncan Award for her profound impact to the benefit of all at St. Johns. This is a genuine example of Mary’s warm and caring nature. Even the pandemic did not stop her from serving others as she formed an online prayer group that grew to over 20 participants.

Mary will always be remembered for her contagious laugh, her generosity to others, her mentoring to students and staff, and her gift of being ‘mom’ to not only her daughter, Amy, but to so many of those who needed someone to be there for them. She has touched the lives of so many. . . even more than she knew.

We will truly miss her kind and loving spirit.

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Make your gift online here.

In honor of Mary Law, you can make a gift to the Mary Law Scholarship Endowment at www.stmartin.edu/giving. This fund furthers her legacy at Saint Martin’s University and supports students in earning their education.

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