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Presidential Search Prospectus

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Executive Summary The Trustees of York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) are excited to announce the search for the College’s fifth president. They seek an inspirational leader who will engage our enthusiastic and supportive community, build on the College’s outstanding success, strengths, and reputation, and enhance the College’s legacy of positive impact on the lives of students, alumni, and the region.

A private, four-year college on 190 picturesque acres in the city of York in southeastern Pennsylvania, the College is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement. It serves 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs.

Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA III Division sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its studentcentric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility. The surrounding city of York—a growing hub of arts and industry nestled centrally among Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia—provides countless opportunities for connection and collaboration.

For information on how to apply or to submit nominations, please refer to the section “Procedure for Candidacy” at the end of this document.

Whether on campus or beyond, a cornerstone of learning at York is its high-impact practices: opportunities that range from internships to active, project-based learning that engages and challenges students and promotes deeper understanding. Benefitting from state-of-theart facilities, major courses available from their first year, and an active, supportive community of peers, York College students have all the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling careers and become leaders in their fields—from day one.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, York College of Pennsylvania’s next president provides leadership to a complex, entrepreneurial academic enterprise that values shared governance and a strong sense of community. The president is responsible for stewarding and expanding on its extensive external partnerships with regional businesses, government, and non-profit organizations. The president should be an effective, visible, transparent communicator who welcomes and actively engages students, faculty, administration, and staff in collaborative planning, problem-solving, and innovation as the institution addresses its challenges and builds on its opportunities in a dynamic higher education environment. The president will ensure the College remains focused on academic excellence and student success within an inclusive culture.

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Table of Contents Executive Summary.............................................................................................3 Mission and Vision................................................................................................6 Role of the President...........................................................................................7 Opportunities and Challenges for Presidential Leadership..................8 Professional Characteristics and Personal Qualities...........................12 History...................................................................................................................14 Timeline.................................................................................................................15 Academics, Faculty, Programs......................................................................16 Governance and Accreditation.....................................................................19 Five Schools........................................................................................................20 Community Engagement................................................................................22 Undergraduate Enrollment............................................................................23 Student Life.........................................................................................................24 Athletics...............................................................................................................25 York, Pennsylvania............................................................................................26 Finances...............................................................................................................28 Enrollment, Tuition, and Financial Aid.........................................................29 Fundraising..........................................................................................................30 Campus Facilities and Master Plan.............................................................31 Alumni....................................................................................................................32 Procedure for Candidacy................................................................................33

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York College of Pennsylvania Mission Statement

External Recognition York College is ranked among the Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report and among the Best Northeastern Regional Colleges by the Princeton Review.

U.S. News ranked York College as one of the Best Regional Universities in the North for Nursing and Engineering programs, and Niche named York College as one of the Best Value Colleges in America. The MBA program is ranked 3rd among the best MBA programs in Pennsylvania according to Best Values Schools.

York College prepares its graduates for productive and purposeful lives. As a diverse community of educators and learners, we provide a high-quality, private education that emphasizes personal development, close faculty/student mentoring relationships, and realworld experiences. We partner with our community for the benefit of both our students and the broader region. We strive to make this world-class, private education financially accessible.

Vision Statement York College will be the premier destination for students seeking an education that integrates career preparation with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, and will be a catalyst for positive change in higher education and in the broader community.

York College will stand apart through: • Our graduates, known for their readiness to compete in dynamic and competitive global environments, and for the innovative spirit they bring to their life’s work; • Our faculty, known for their expertise, engaging teaching techniques, and their commitment to student success; • Our programs, known for their academic excellence and their relevance to a world of careers; and • Our campus and community, known for the distinctive curricular and co-curricular experiences that support student development and our commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

York College has been recognized on the 2022 Transfer Honor Roll and the Military Friendly® Schools list.

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Role of the President The president of York College of Pennsylvania is the chief executive officer of the institution and is responsible for articulating and leading the pursuit of an aspirational vision that will set York College apart as a leader and innovator in higher education and in the greater York community. The president reports directly to the Board of Trustees and provides overall leadership and management of the enterprise, oversight and direction of Strategic Plan 2.0, and effective stewardship of the College’s resources in service to its mission of preparing its graduates for productive and purposeful lives.

The president’s principal duties are to: • Articulate the mission and core values of York College and establish a culture that drives the College’s strategies; • Ensure that the College presents high-quality diverse undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic offerings aimed at the achievement and success of its students; • Work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees in regularly reviewing and refining York’s strategies for continued growth, success, and fiscal sustainability; • Lead faculty, staff, and administrators to pursue focused goals in a clear, purposeful way, including those that address the ever-changing student needs, teaching, experiential learning, academic scholarship, programs of service and leadership, and the enhancement of dedicated faculty and staff; • Strengthen and build partnerships with local, regional, and state community leaders, and elected officials to further their appreciation and investment in York College; • Encourage alumni engagement in the College and its activities; • Serve as the institution’s chief advocate and fundraiser; and, • Model the College’s mission and values.

Reporting to the president is a senior management team made up of the following positions: Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation Assistant to the President for Capital Projects and Facility Utilization Chief Communications Officer Dean of the Center for Community Engagement Dean of Student Development and Campus Life Director, The Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation Head of School, the York Country Day School Provost and Vice President of Academics and Faculty Affairs Vice President of Development Vice President of Enrollment Management Vice President of Finance and Campus Operations, Chief Financial Officer

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Opportunities and Challenges for Presidential Leadership The next president of York College will be expected to focus efforts in the following areas:

5

schools

70+

undergraduate programs

30+

graduate and certificate programs

90%

of recent graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation

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Vision Over the last decade, York College has vigorously pursued its vision to become a “premier destination for students” and to be “a catalyst for positive change in higher education and the broader community.” The College’s next president will join an institution in motion, building on the success of its first comprehensive campaign, which far exceeded expectations, a culture and practice of planning and execution, a passionate and enthusiastic community eager to engage with new leadership on charting the course forward, and a rich network of relationships and community support. An anchor institution in the city of York and York County, the College occupies an important servant leadership role, serving as an economic, cultural, and social nexus for the region. Its history of experiential and hands-on learning, preparing students for lifelong learning and successful careers, has proven essential to the region’s business, healthcare, government, and nonprofit communities. The College is excited to welcome a new president to continue this trajectory.

Community Among the values shared broadly across all of York College’s constituents, whether on campus or off, is a strong sense of community and dedication to student success. As the campaign demonstrated, a growing number of alumni of this relatively young institution are seeking to engage with the College. As the College’s student body grows more diverse in multiple dimensions, the College seeks a president who will affirm and model its commitment to serving a diverse group of learners, internationalizing and diversifying the campus community, and promoting an inclusive culture within the community. Recruiting and retaining faculty, staff, and volunteers who reflect the growing diversity of the student body is important for the next president.

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Strategic Plan In May 2022, the York College Board of Trustees approved Strategic Plan 2.0 (SP2.0), which is intended to build upon prior plans while guiding the College’s evolution to ensure graduates are prepared for a changing landscape. SP2.0 allows the College to pivot to meet the needs of future students through three areas of focus, each of them informing the next president’s strategic priorities while providing room to pursue new ideas and initiatives: Experiential learning and high-impact practices

Strategic Plan 2.0

Experiential learning and high-impact practices have long defined a York College education and are among its historic strengths. The College is well-known for strong programs that produce graduates who are well-prepared to meet the needs of the region’s and nation’s employers. The region’s population is both growing and diversifying along multiple fronts. SP2.0 anticipates this dynamic environment and maps out a number of objectives that will strengthen the College’s ability to serve its current and future students as well as employers.

The next president must ensure that the College continues to evaluate and invest in academic excellence and that its faculty and staff can deliver high-quality programs and student experiences. SP2.0 and a Middle States accreditation process beginning in 2023 will serve as frameworks for continued dialogue and assessment of the College’s mission, vision, future direction, and organizational ability to meet its strategic goals. The faculty and staff would welcome a president who will engage them as collaborators in strengthening existing programs while developing new ideas and innovative approaches that will distinguish the College both as a national leader in experiential learning and high-impact practices and as an outstanding citizen in service to its community.

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Enrollment and student success York College has invested strategically in its campus and programs over the past ten years to strengthen its ability to attract and serve students, from its beautiful facilities and strong athletic programs to a strong suite of programs, spanning the liberal arts, sciences, business, engineering and professions like nursing and criminal justice. Yet, like most of higher education, York College’s enrollment has been impacted by increased competition for traditional-age undergraduate students, a dynamic economy, demographic shifts, and the COVID pandemic. It will be essential for the president to leverage the College’s outstanding regional reputation and relationships to gain broader national visibility through enhanced marketing and branding efforts. Among the major priorities and goals in SP2.0, the next president will be expected to ensure the College not only develops and executes an effective sustainable enrollment management plan, but that it also builds the infrastructure, staffing, and programs to serve and retain the students when they arrive. A number of priorities in the campus facilities master plan have the potential to aid recruitment and retention efforts. Additional potential lies in the recruitment and retention of a diverse and non-traditional student body.

Organizational resilience York College has successfully navigated higher education’s challenges by remaining true to its mission focus on students; professional, graduate, and career-ready opportunities; launching its entrepreneurial ventures; and safeguarding and building its asset base.

The College benefits from a rich mosaic of external relationships and partnerships, outstanding faculty and staff, loyal alumni, and flexible financial and capital resources, all of which have fueled organizational resilience. Decreases in enrollment over the past five years coupled with the College’s commitment to a low-cost, high-quality model have contributed to an operational deficit that needs to be addressed with a long-term financial plan, one of the priorities in SP2.0. The remarkable success of the comprehensive campaign is an indicator of untapped potential among the College’s alumni and donor base, and its new ventures with the Knowledge Park and other initiatives hold promise for attracting further investment from the College’s partners. The next president will be expected to serve as the College’s chief advocate, fundraiser, and relationship builder, maximizing access to the people and resources that will enable York College to reach its ambitious goals.

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Relational leadership and talent management York College’s people are its most valuable assets. This tight-knit community will welcome a president who leads and manages by establishing trust, building relationships, and communicating both effectively and transparently. A successful president will leverage existing talents among the faculty and staff in new and creative ways in order to develop solutions to current and future challenges.

The College instituted a five-school and dean structure for the first time just prior to the pandemic that is still evolving toward distributed decision-making responsibility and accountability in an environment that values shared governance. The president will be expected to promote the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff, senior administrators, and volunteer leaders while maintaining a communication and decision-making culture informed by data.

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Professional Characteristics and Personal Qualities The incoming president will be an energetic, inspirational, decisive leader with the competencies and skillset that align with York College’s mission, values, and strategy. The president should demonstrate strong financial acumen, the ability to build and retain a talented team, effective decision-making skills, and the capacity to maximize the College’s access to resources. The president must also be a consummate relationship builder and a community-minded individual who thrives on and derives inspiration from York College’s extended family. An earned terminal degree and a record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with an appointment to the York College faculty at the rank of professor are preferred. Leaders from within and outside higher education demonstrating a notable track record of success will also be considered.

In addition, the next president of York College of Pennsylvania should possess the following: Minimum qualifications • A distinguished record of accomplishment and demonstrated leadership skills at a senior management level in a comprehensive/ regional college, university, or other organization, with an appreciation of the values and objectives that emphasizes quality teaching as a primary purpose; • Demonstrated ability to serve as spokesperson for York College representing the value of higher education, locally, regionally, and nationally; • Experience in building and promoting an inclusive campus culture that values diversity; • Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; • Ability to work effectively with the Board of Trustees; • Respect and work with a tradition of shared governance with faculty, and collaboration in which staff, administration, and student organizations each play a role; • A track record of implementing innovative approaches to enrollment growth by attracting and retaining traditional and nontraditional students; • Evidence of ability to communicate effectively and transparently at all levels with faculty, administration, staff, students, families, alumni, legislators, community leaders, and other external constituents; • A track record of being student-centered with an interest in and willingness to engage the student body in many and various ways;

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• Proven ability to work successfully with internal and external constituencies, building and enhancing partnerships with other leaders of educational institutions, government, corporations, and community; • A track record of attracting, recruiting, and developing excellent senior administrators. The new president will have the opportunity to hire a new provost as part of their executive leadership team; • Enthusiasm for leading the institution’s fundraising efforts through soliciting and stewarding private support from alumni, parents, trustees, foundations, corporations, and public support from local and commonwealth government agencies; • The financial and analytical skills to effectively manage the College’s financial and capital resources; • Experience and successful record of managing the reaccreditation process; • Excellent presentation/public speaking skills as well as experience in increasing the regional and national visibility of the institution; • Sound, rational, data-based decision-making skills coupled with the ability to communicate the process and basis for decisions to York’s constituents; • A record of strategic, bold, and calculated decisions; and • Demonstrated leadership abilities in consensus building, conflict resolution, organization, and objective critique.

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History

Presidents of York College of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania’s history has been one ripe with innovation brought about by incremental advances in teaching and learning. The College traces its lineage to three institutions—York County Academy, York Collegiate Institute, and York Junior College— all of which shared a pragmatic approach, educating students to assume leadership roles in the local community and beyond. From religious instruction to college-prep courses, to opening the doors of higher education to returning veterans, the education each institution offered earned them respect and support. In 2018, York College celebrated fifty years as a four-year institution.

York College of Pennsylvania was established through community support in 1968 to serve a growing population with a new mission including granting four-year degrees and providing residential opportunities for students from beyond the local area. New programs, facilities, and faculty signaled a different era.

Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith and JL Smith 2013-2023

Dr. George W. and Judy Waldner 1991-2013

York County Academy

York Collegiate Institute

York Junior College

York College of Pennsylvania

Dr. Robert V. and Tina Iosue 1976-1991

Dr. Ray A. and Cora Miller 1968-1976

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Timeline

1787

Founded as the York County Academy

1873 1941

York Junior College is established

1957

Land on Country Club Road is purchased York Junior College is fully accredited by Middle States; Dr. Ray A. Miller becomes president

1959 1968

York Junior College becomes York College of Pennsylvania, a four-year institution Dr. Robert V. Iosue becomes president of York College

1976 1989

First inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame Dr. George W. Walder becomes president of the College

1991 2006 2008

Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center opens Performing Arts Center opens

2010

Naylor Ecological Sciences Center opens Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith becomes the first woman of color president; The Willman Business Center opens

2013 2015

Marketview Arts opens in downtown York The Center of Community Engagement opens at 59 East Market Street

2017 2018 2022

York County Academy joins York Collegiate Institute

The five academic schools are established; Introduction of project-based learning in the community York College breaks ground on the new Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation and the York College Knowledge Park

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Academics, Faculty, Programs Career-readiness with a liberal arts foundation

14:1 student-tofaculty ratio

168

full-time faculty

91%

of faculty hold the highest degree in their field

500+

students participated in internships during Academic Year 2021-2022

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York College of Pennsylvania believes that a life of passion and purpose is built by learning and experiencing every day. Our approach to education is practical and experiential, focusing on real-world experiences that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom; and taught by faculty who bring first-hand experience and empowering support into the classroom.

York College provides a distinctive education that offers a full complement of intellectual inquiry and skills-based learning through its focus on career-readiness built upon a strong foundation of liberal arts.

A cornerstone of learning at York College is high-impact practices, particularly experiential learning. All qualified York College students are guaranteed opportunities for experiential learning, defined as an educational approach where the student, guided by a professional in the discipline, engages in a self-directed application of their knowledge and skills, and reflects upon the experience in order to put it in context within the standards and values of the discipline.

The range of active-learning opportunities for students is what makes York College so different and so special. York provides student experiences that are active and engaged, and include project-based learning, problem-based learning, clinicals, international and global experiences, co-ops, field experiences and student teaching, community-based learning, student-faculty research, internships as well as independent studies and tutorials that have an experiential focus.

Experts in their fields, professors go beyond the textbook to guide students’ learning through hands-on projects and collaborative research with community partners. As teacher-scholars, our faculty convey and exemplify the value of experimentation and critical thinking to yield intellectual discovery. This passion for thoughtful inquiry and engaged discovery through teaching-centered research is the cornerstone of York College’s student-focused brand.

York College brings change to its place in the world, providing an accessible, relevant, and meaningful education to students-turnedcitizens who make a difference wherever they go. Graduates thrive in their careers and rise to meet any challenge because they prepared here.

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Supporting students’ academic and personal success York College’s Student Success Division provides the support that students need to perform at their best, both academically and personally. The components of the Division include the Academic Advising Center, which pairs advisors with students from the start to guide them on their academic and career path; the Academic Support Center, where students get help reaching their academic goals through tutoring services, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction; the Community Scholarship Program, which identifies and prepares a group of York City youth as future business and professional leaders for the York community; Student Accessibility Services, dedicated to serving the needs of students regardless of disability by providing a quality learning experience; the Study Abroad Center, which helps students find international opportunities to meet their personal and professional goals; Undeclared Student Advising, for students who need guidance to pick their academic program; and the Writing Center, where students receive feedback and help on their writing.

York College has embraced technology to assist students with planning their educational path at York College. Degree Planner is a tool shared by students and academic advisors for creating and managing academic plans, monitoring progress toward graduation, and facilitating more productive advising meetings. An interactive, personalized tool, Degree Planner is designed to complement the academic planning that students do with their academic advisors, including course selection and semester sequencing. Students are encouraged to think of it as being like GPS for their journey toward graduation.

3,500

undergraduate and graduate students

76.2% retention

46.6% 4-year graduation rate

64.4% 6-year graduation rate

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Academic opportunities York Country Day School (YCDS) York Country Day School is an affiliate of York College. As the premiere private day school for grades Pre-K-12 in the region, YCDS offers an enhanced education experience with academics in arts, engineering, robotics, and an opportunity to enroll in courses at York College. With over 65 years of excellence, YCDS encourages students to develop a love of learning that will motivate them to continue to seek knowledge and acquire understanding throughout their lifetimes. To this end, YCDS encourages students to take an active role in the learning process. Throughout their years at York Country Day, students develop the skills necessary for independent inquiry, critical thinking, and creative expression. They are committed to maintaining a challenging academic program designed for students who possess high-academic goals. YCDS recognizes the uniqueness of each individual child and strives to help each fulfill their potential.

Generation Next (General Education) Generation Next allows students to explore a variety of academic areas so that they learn more about topics of personal interest as they develop a breadth of knowledge that complements their major.

International Opportunities York College was selected in 2019 to participate in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Internationalization Laboratory, which helps institutions develop strategies for comprehensive internationalization efforts that align with their mission and vision.

Career Development Center Career Development Center staff works closely with students to identify how their interests, skills, values, and personality are essential as they explore career fields and gain experiences to find their path. Their ultimate goal is to prepare students for a lifetime of career success.

York College Honors Community The York College Honors Community is a group of Fellows and Scholars who provide a rich array of opportunities that allow students to customize their experiences based on their interests, goals, and talents. Based on principles of “human-centered design” (Design Thinking), all programs in the Honors Community reflect York College’s commitment to community-based, experiential learning.

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Governance and Accreditation York College is governed by a Board of Trustees, which currently numbers 23 active members, not including nonvoting emeritus members. The Board elects Trustees for renewable three-year terms.

The Trustees meet three times a year, and the Executive Committee of the Board meets six times a year in months when the full Board is not meeting. The Board has nine standing committees: Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Investment Committee, Advancement Committee, Academic and Faculty Affairs Committee, Student Life Committee, Facilities Committee, Trusteeship Committee, and a new ad hoc committee on Strategic Initiatives, Enrollment, and Marketing. York College also has two advisory councils—the Center for Community Engagement Advisory Council and the York Country Day School Advisory Council.

York College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to award associate’s degrees, master’s degrees, postmaster’s awards/certificates/diplomas, and doctoral degrees.

Accreditations • Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (Computer Science) • National Association of Schools of Music • Commission on Sport Management Accreditation

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Five Schools

School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies Dean Andrew Barnes to begin in January 2023 • Ranked among the top 25 Bachelor’s in Intelligence Analysis Degrees for 2021 by Security Degree Hub. • University HQ ranked York College as one of the Best Affordable Hospitality Management Degrees.

22 Majors

33 Minors

2 Graduate Programs

Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions Dean Emmanuel John to begin in November 2022 • RegisteredNursing.org lists York College as one of the Best Pennsylvania Online RN to BSN programs.

• College Factual lists York College as a Best Nursing School in Pennsylvania and 2022’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree in the Middle Atlantic Region.

• U.S. News also ranked York College as one of the Best Regional Universities in the North for Nursing programs.

8 Majors

4 Graduate Programs

Graham School of Business Dean Nick Delener • York College ranked as one of the Best Colleges for Sport Management by Niche.

• A Best 15 MBA Programs in Pennsylvania by Best Value Schools • Ranked as 2021’s Top MBA Degrees by Abound.

20 Majors

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24 Minors

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5 Graduate Programs

Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology Dean Charles MacVean • U.S. News ranked York College as one of the Best Regional Universities in the North for Engineering programs.

13 Majors

5 Minors

School of Behavioral Sciences and Education Dean Stacey Dammann • Ranked one of the 90 Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Teacher Certification programs in the Mid-Atlantic Region by EducationDegree.com • York College ranked as one of the Best Colleges for Criminal Justice by Niche.

14 Majors

11 Minors

6 Graduate Programs

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Community Engagement Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation (GCCI)

100+

community partners

13

high school students, on average, are selected annually for YCCOSP

300+ students have participated in YCCOSP

$800K+ per year invested in YCCOSP

With the creation of the GCCI, York College is distinguishing itself from other institutions by providing a Center for educational research and development. Here, ideas are generated and shared that drive innovation in all facets of the institution. The Center supports collaborative solutions across schools, bringing together faculty and administrative units toward shared problem-solving.

The GCCI serves as the unifying element for three interconnected campus entities: 1) the Engaged Scholars and the Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows, a corps of innovative student leaders from diverse disciplines who learn through real-world experiences; 2) the Center for Academic Innovation that develops, supports, and encourages faculty to make high-impact educational practices and digital pedagogy central features of a York College education; and 3) the Knowledge Park, a learning laboratory that enhances opportunities for students and faculty to interact with local businesses and organizations.

Center for Community Engagement The Center for Community Engagement (CCE), home of the Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy, serves as a center for fostering connections between York College and the community at large. Two downtown York locations—the CCE and Marketview Arts, a hub for culture and creativity—provide a variety of spaces for York College classes, meetings, and art exhibitions. The CCE also partners with local organizations to host community events in both downtown venues. Past events include Downtown Inc’s Business Series workshops; First Friday Latino; and health summits organized by Family First Health and the city of York Bureau of Health.

York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program (YCCOSP) The York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program (YCCOSP) began in 1989. This unique, locally founded leadership development scholarship program is administered by York College of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the Crispus Attucks Association and the York City School District. YCCOSP provides a selected group of promising and deserving students in the York City School District the opportunity to attend college regardless of financial circumstances, and to promote and assist with career and leadership opportunities in their home community.

Community and Economic Impact Report York College has created a Community and Economic Impact Report to share the effects of its reach and contributions on the local community. The Report is a summary of the economic, social, and cultural impact of the College that presents a number of key findings and provides an overview of some of the many and varied ways in which the College, its staff, and students generate economic benefit and wider social and cultural value.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Admissions Profile - Class of 2026 York College’s Class of 2026 includes more than 900 students from 20+ states and Washington, D.C. Students come from as far as California and Oregon in the west; Florida, Alabama, Virginia, and North Carolina in the south; Kansas and Michigan in the Midwest; and Massachusetts and Connecticut in the North and East. Twenty-six percent of students come from the Mid-Atlantic States of New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Delaware. Sixty-nine percent of students come from Pennsylvania.

This year, York College welcomed students with many international backgrounds and citizenships, including students from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, South Korea, and Tajikistan.

Six students ranked #1 in their high school class. Thirty-five percent come from the Top 25% of their high school class academically; 15% are from the top 10%. The average GPA is 3.5.

Early Decision brought 19% of the Class of 2026 to York College.

More than 20% of transfer students are from out-of-state and international. Athletes make up 15% of the class, 20% or 157 of our first-time student class members had a relative attend York College, and five sets of twins chose to enroll as Spartans!

3.6

average weighted GPA

10301180 SAT mid-50% range

22-27 ACT mid-50% range

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Student Life

16

club sports

30+ intramural activities

More than 100 student clubs and organizations allow students to explore their interests and grow personally and professionally.

Organizations range from academic honor societies to Greek Life, from drama to publishing, from exploring cultures to participating in student government. Examples include: • York College supports WVYC, a noncommercial radio station operated seven days a week (while classes are in session) completely by students under the guidance of the Department of Communication and Writing.

• Student Senate, the governing body for students, provides leadership, advocacy, communications, and team-building skills, among others, as well as event planning opportunities through its Campus Activities Board.

700+

• Religious organizations at York College—Hillel, Newman Club, Habitat for Humanity, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship— foster spiritual development through fellowship and service.

participants in intramural/club sports

The Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion sponsors student organizations and activities to help create an inclusive campus environment. It also provides resources for international students transitioning to life at York College.

100+

Campus Recreation serves nearly 30 percent of campus through intramural and club sport programs, fitness programs, climbing experiences, and open recreation activities.

student clubs and organizations

70%

Our student’s overall well-being and mental health are a top priority.

The College now offers free, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare—the virtual health and well-being platform designed specifically for college students by TimelyMD.

of students residing in college-owned housing

11

Greek life organizations

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Athletics York College has 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams, including men’s teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and wrestling.

Women’s teams compete in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, and women’s wrestling (beginning in Fall 2023).

York has been a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth since the 2020-2021 academic year. During its first two years with the MAC, the College earned 9 team championships, 7 Coach of the Year awards, 12 MAC Player of the Year/Positional Player of the Year awards, and four MAC Rookie of the Year awards.

Prior to 2020-2021, the Spartans competed in the Capital Area Conference (CAC), a league they helped found in 1989. They left the CAC after 29 years of successful competition that included 33 team championships, 49 Coach of the Year honors, 37 CAC Player of the Year award winners, and 57 Rookie of the Year honorees.

York’s nearly 500 student-athletes often represent some of the College’s strongest academic achievers. In 2020-2021 and 20212022, the overall GPA of student-athletes was 3.41. Student-athletes also have a higher retention rate and graduation rate compared to the general student body.

24

NCAA Division III sports teams

8

NCAA Elite Eight Appearances

3

NCAA National Champions (2 Wrestling, 1 Swimming)

2

NCAA Final Four Appearances

62

NCAA Tournament Team Appearances

124

NCAA Tournament Individual Appearances (Wrestling, Track & Field, Swimming, Cross Country)

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York, Pennsylvania

800+

student leadership opportunities on campus

62%

of graduating seniors are involved in co-curricular activities during their time at YCP

2000+ students are involved in clubs and organizations

Located in the heart of south-central Pennsylvania and just north of the Mason-Dixon Line, York is a geographic, historic, and cultural crossroads of the East Coast. Forty percent of North America’s population is within a four-hour drive. Interstate 83 offers easy access to Harrisburg International Airport, Route 30 (America’s first highway), Interstate 95, and Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).

York is nestled between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. (two-hour drive); Baltimore, the second largest East Coast port (45-minute drive); Harrisburg, the state capital, (30-minute drive); and the Delaware and Maryland shores (three-hour drive).

A hub of industry and manufacturing with a growing arts scene, York is a perfectly sized city (population 45K) abundant with opportunities for connection, collaboration, and professional growth. Its downtown area hosts a diverse group of restaurants, shops, and galleries, as well as Central Market. Historic buildings, including the restored Golden Plough Tavern built in 1741, line the streets; the city of York was the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation and the site where the words “The United States of America” were first spoken.

With a population of 447,628 according to the 2020 census, York County is one of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania and the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth, attracting 20 to 35-year-olds. It features a rich array of medical and educational, manufacturing, agricultural, construction, professional, and tourism services and jobs.

Among the many attractions in downtown York are the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York Symphony Orchestra, Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Museum, and York Revolution Professional Baseball.

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intercultural programs and activities

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York College in the City York College attracts both residential students and visitors to York.

Of the 3,500 students who attend York College each year, more than half live on campus and often patronize local businesses. From fall 2017 to spring 2019, more than 15,000 individuals visited the College campus. Visitors often stay in nearby hotels and enjoy local restaurants, shops, and attractions.

The College’s two facilities in downtown York, the Center for Community Engagement and Marketview Arts, attract visitors by renting space for private functions and community events. Marketview Arts also supports local artists by facilitating artwork sales and renting studio space.

Partnering for Progress York College is a partner in the 1.4-mile Codorus Greenway, a $75-million transformation of the Codorus Creek through the City of York’s neighborhoods and downtown. Beginning adjacent to the College’s Knowledge Park and extending downstream to People’s Bank Park, the Codorus Greenway will include multi-use trails, riparian buffers, reconstructed flood walls, boat launches, and new public access points directly connecting to affordable and market-rate housing, educational institutions, the central business district, and the City’s primary public transit facility.

York College Hospitality Management faculty and students collaborated with the leaders of the Yorktowne Hotel renovation project. The historic 11-story hotel, located in downtown York, will reopen as part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Through projectbased learning, students observed how the team of professionals planned and implemented the renovation of the hotel. Others contributed to the planning of a training program for hospitality workers.

ranked York, Pennsylvania as one of the Best Cities in Pennsylvania for Tech Startups.

named the city of York as one of the 30 Most Charming Small-Town Downtowns in America.

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Finances Budget, Financial Position, Bond Rating York College of Pennsylvania had operating expenditures of $110M in FY 2022, $4.7M of which were one-time, pass-through HEERF aid payments to students. (From FY 2020 through FY 2022, the College received three allocations of HEERF funding.)

The College consistently ran operating surpluses until FY 2020 when, due to COVID-19, it ran an unrestricted operating deficit of $76K. In FY 2021, the College posted an unrestricted operating surplus of $3.2M, and in FY 2022, it posted a $1.9M unrestricted operating deficit.

York College, including York Country Day School (YCDS), employs 226 professional administrative staff personnel (192 FT, 34 PT) and 171 service personnel (105 FT, 66 PT) to support its academic, student life, and auxiliary programs. There is no collective bargaining unit or other labor union representative on campus or at YCDS. At the end of FY 2022, York College’s pooled investments market value was approximately $237M. Its endowment spending policy is 5% of the three-year annual moving average market value of its pooled investments.

York College continues to maintain a strong balance sheet and has an A- bond rating from Standard & Poor’s as of July 2022.

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Enrollment, Tuition, and Financial Aid York College recently embarked on the development of a comprehensive cross-divisional, five-year Strategic Enrollment Management Plan focused on addressing the demographic shifts impacting our region by stabilizing first-year student enrollment while growing graduate enrollments.

The College’s first-year enrollment for Fall 2022 increased by 3% compared to the incoming class for Fall 2021. With the addition of several new graduate programs, the College’s graduate enrollment has been increasing, which has partially offset the recent decline in undergraduate students. York has also added significant online instructional capabilities, including a 100% online RN to BSN Nursing program.

Academic Year

2016/17

2017/18

2018/19

2019/20

2020/21

2021/22

2022/23

FTE Undergrads

4,004

3,953

3,838

3,803

3,544

3,290

3,076

123

126

148

153

163

189

190

4,127

4,079

3,976

3,956

3,707

3,479

3,266

FTE Graduate Students Total FTE Enrollment

York College’s prices are among the lowest of any private college in Pennsylvania. For this reason, York is known for providing a top-notch education at a great value. Almost all undergraduate students receive some institutional financial aid.

Undergrad Fees

2016/17

2017/18

2018/19

2019/20

2020/21

2021/22

2022/23

$16,970

$17,560

$18,180

$18,910

$19,670

$20,260

$21,070

$1,810

$1,870

$1,920

$1,976

$2,030

$2,090

$2,150

Room and Board

$10,460

$10,780

$11,200

$11,540

$11,690

$12,050

$12,430

Total Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$29,240

$30,210

$31,300

$32,426

$33,390

$34,400

$35,650

Tuition Fees

Graduate program tuition and fees vary by program. The cost per credit in the Graham School of Business Master’s programs, for example, is $660 for the Master of Accounting, the Master of Leadership, and the Master of Integrated Marketing Communication. The cost per credit is $720 for the MBA.

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Fundraising The EVOLVE Campaign is York College’s first comprehensive campaign in the 230+-year history of the institution. Begun in 2017 with seven philanthropic priorities—Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation, Academic Excellence and Innovation, Spartan Commons, York College Fund, Athletics, York Country Day School, and Scholarships—the Campaign was launched with a $50-million goal.

The largest campaign in York’s history prior to the EVOLVE campaign was $21 million.

The EVOLVE Campaign will wind down at the end of 2022, six months early. While final totals are yet to be determined, the generosity of the York community has been outstanding, with more than $85 million raised. The success of the Campaign will be celebrated with a campus picnic for all donors on April 29, 2023. In addition, President Pamela Gunter-Smith will travel across the country for the first six months of 2023 to thank donors and show them the return on their philanthropic investment.

Over 10,000 donors supported the EVOLVE Campaign. Nearly 3,500 of those donors were York College alumni. Additionally, more than 6,000 donors made their first-ever donation to the College.

Finally, in a true demonstration of generosity and trust in the future of York College, 512 individuals and organizations made philanthropic investments of $10,000 or more.

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Campus Facilities and Master Plan Campus Facilities York College’s campus sits on 190 acres and includes 79 buildings (30 residence facilities and 17 academic and administration) for a total of 1,752,073 square feet of space. In addition, the College owns a shopping center adjacent to campus and two downtown properties, the Center for Community Engagement and Marketview Arts.

York College has invested $225 million in recent facility improvements to residence halls, laboratories, classrooms, athletic and fitness facilities, and a performing arts center. While much of this was supported through donations and grants, the College has $100 million in outstanding debt (65% is fixed-rate) primarily related to funding residence hall construction. The average age of the plant is 11.9 years.

Knowledge Park

Current Projects Knowledge Park - The Knowledge Park is a learning laboratory that will enhance opportunities for students and faculty to interact with local businesses and organizations. It is being constructed on the 40-acre site of the 200-plus-year-old Schmidt & Ault paper mill, with support from a Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant through the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Mill House

Mill House - Part of the Knowledge Park complex, the Mill House is being renovated to house the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the 2022 calendar year.

Expansion of the Naylor Ecological Building - To provide adequate space for its new Environmental Horticulture major, York College will expand the Naylor Ecological Building, which provides teaching and research labs for ecological students and includes a large aquaria space with an aquaponics system and a controlled growth chamber.

Environmental Horticulture majors also have hands-on learning opportunities at Millbourne, a private, 50-acre estate that serves as a learning lab.

Fountain Project - York College’s iconic fountain was constructed in 1974 with support from that year’s graduating class. A fundraising campaign partnering with College alumni will update the fountain and the surrounding mall.

Naylor Ecological Building

Fountain Project

Tennis Complex - Phase One. Six new courts of York College’s tennis complex was completed this summer in time to host competitions for the 2022-23 men’s and women’s tennis seasons. When completed, the Complex will include eight courts and a facility with locker rooms, restrooms, and storage.

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Alumni Spartan Community More than 36,000 alumni call themselves Spartans.

The majority (20,472) reside in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region (28,625).

York College alumni emanate pride: pride in the College that prepared them well to achieve the career goals and aspirations of their dreams; pride in the College that taught them the meaning of community and what it means to be part of making a difference for others—something special; pride in the College that provided them, as a student, with opportunities for learning and growth that shaped their lives from the time they entered the College until the time they graduated. Pride is what you will hear in the voice of every York College alumnus that states they are a Spartan for Life.

PA - 20,472 MD - 4,003 NJ - 2,885 NY - 1,492 FL - 966 DE - 577 NC - 531 CA - 335 CT - 271 GA - 210

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“I’m very proud of what I’ve been able to achieve, and my education at York was a key part of that,” she says. - Carol Eicher, MBA ‘90, former Business President at Dow Chemical and former President and CEO at Innocor, Inc. Read more about Eicher’s decades-long career as a CEO.

Procedure for Candidacy All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited.

Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

WittKieffer is assisting York College of Pennsylvania in this search.

For fullest consideration, application materials should be received by December 15, 2022.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Lucy Leske, Jeff Compher, and Meredith Davis at: YorkCollegePresident@wittkieffer.com.

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The signing of Old Spart after graduation is a beloved YCP tradition. Repainted at the end of every semester, students add their names to the same rock as thousands of other Spartan alumni.

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