City University of Seattle explained

City University of Seattle
Former Name:City College
(1973–1982)
Motto:What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
President:Randy Frisch
Provost:Scott Carnz
Endowment:US$20.9 million[1]
Faculty:900+
Students:6,755[2]
Undergrad:2,638
Postgrad:2,518
Doctoral:300
Country:United States
Campus:Urban
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Colors:Teal and Marine
 

The City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington. City University was founded in 1973 as City College by a group of business leaders and educators in the Seattle area led by Michael A. Pastore with an original mission dedicated to providing higher education for working adults. In 1982, City College changed its name to City University of Seattle. Since then, the university has grown to consist of undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas: the School of Management; the Albright School of Education; the Division of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Doctoral Studies; the International College; and the Washington Academy of Languages. In 2013, CityU became affiliated with National University System, a private nonprofit university system.

History

The college first opened in rented office space in the Lyon Building in downtown Seattle.[3]

Over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs., City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.

Academics

Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.[4]

CityU's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute.

The School of Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[5]

School of Technology and Computing

CityU's School of Technology and Computing (STC) has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.[6]

Washington Academy of Languages

The Washington Academy of Languages (WAL), a division of CityU, provides English and world language training to students interested in learning a language. WAL offers an English Language Program (ELP), 10 world languages, and a graduate certificate in "Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages" (TESOL).[7]

Campus

The headquarters of the university is in a building located in downtown Seattle. City University also has additional Washington campuses in Vancouver and Tacoma. The university through international university partnerships offers academic programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, and Vietnam.

Notable alumni and faculty

Notes and References

  1. Web site: REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AWARDS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE June 30, 2022 and 2021 . May 9, 2013 . ProPublica . 10 April 2023.
  2. Web site: University Fast Facts.
  3. News: Schulz . Blaine . 'City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills . The Seattle Daily Times . Newsbank . 1984-01-25 . H2.
  4. Web site: City University of Seattle - NWCCU . NWCCU . 2024-05-06 . 2024-05-21 .
  5. Web site: Current Accredited Programs and Members . ACBSP . 2012-10-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065626/http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid%3D14 . 2011-07-13 .
  6. Web site: NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions . 2018-01-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021537/https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W . 2018-06-25 . dead .
  7. Web site: Graduate TESOL Certification . Washington Academy of Languages . City University of Seattle . 2024 . 2024-05-21 .
  8. Web site: Carr . Harvey . 2019-11-13 . Who is the Billionaire Calvin Ayre? Name in online gambling. . 2024-01-12 . Businessing Magazine . en-US.
  9. News: Bowers . Simon . 2008-02-08 . Billionaire bookie who went from farmboy to playboy . 2024-01-12 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077 . September 16, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180916235202/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/feb/08/gambling.usa . live .
  10. Web site: Major General Donald P. Dunbar . dead . https://archive.today/20120724152743/http://wicst.org/dma/jfhq/BioDunbar.asp . 2012-07-24 . 2010-08-06.
  11. Web site: 2023-08-08 . City University of Seattle fills a valuable niche . 2024-01-12 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2023-06-26 . City University of Seattle Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Seattle Mayor and Alumnus Bruce Harrell is Commencement Speaker . 2024-01-12 . Yahoo Finance . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2021-10-04 . For the first time in history: Women lead national human rights bodies in Egypt . 2024-01-12 . EgyptToday . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044834/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/108494/For-the-first-time-in-history-Women-lead-national-human . live .
  14. Web site: 2017-12-24 . Women in Egypt (Part 1) . 2024-01-12 . EgyptToday . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044835/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/38193/Women-in-Egypt-Part-1 . live .
  15. Web site: Bulletin . The Herald . 2012-11-03 . Candidate profiles . 2024-01-12 . Herald Bulletin . en . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044730/https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/candidate-profiles/article_c32b7aec-c8b1-5767-b821-de0c60bab1a0.html . live .

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