City University of Seattle

Not to be confused with Seattle University or University of Washington.

City University of Seattle

Former name	City College (1973–1982)
Motto	What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
Type	Private university
Established	1973;51 years ago (1973)
Accreditation	NWCCU
Academic affiliations	CONAHEC
Endowment	US$20.9 million [1]
President	Randy Frisch
Provost	Scott Carnz
Academic staff	900+
Students	6,755 [2]
Undergraduates	2,638
Postgraduates	2,518
Doctoral students	300
Location	Seattle , Washington , United States 47°37′03″N122°20′40″W / 47.6175°N 122.3444°W / 47.6175; -122.3444
Campus	Urban 1.15 acres (0.47 hectares; 50,000 square feet; 4,700 square metres)[ citation needed ]
Colors	Teal and Marine
Affiliations	National University System
Website	cityu.edu

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. As of 2014 ^[update] , City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.^{[ citation needed ]}

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

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

• Calvin Ayre, Canadian billionaire and founder of Bodog Entertainment Group and the Calvin Ayre Foundation ^{[8] [9]}
• Donald P. Dunbar, Adjutant General of Wisconsin U.S. Air Force ^[10]
• Mohamed Fahmy, Canadian-Egyptian journalist with CNN and Al Jazeera English
• Bruce Harrell, mayor of Seattle ^{[11] [12]}
• Maya Morsy, head of Egypt's National Council for Women ^{[13] [14]}
• Scott Reske, Indiana House of Representatives ^[15]

References

1. "REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH FEDERAL AWARDS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION CITY UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE June 30, 2022 and 2021". ProPublica. May 9, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
2. "University Fast Facts".
3. Schulz, Blaine (January 25, 1984). "'City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills". The Seattle Daily Times. Newsbank. p. H2.
4. "City University of Seattle - NWCCU". NWCCU. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
5. "Current Accredited Programs and Members". ACBSP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
6. "NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions". Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
7. "Graduate TESOL Certification". Washington Academy of Languages. City University of Seattle. 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
8. Carr, Harvey (November 13, 2019). "Who is the Billionaire Calvin Ayre? Name in online gambling". Businessing Magazine. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
9. Bowers, Simon (February 8, 2008). "Billionaire bookie who went from farmboy to playboy". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
10. "Major General Donald P. Dunbar". Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
11. "City University of Seattle fills a valuable niche". The Seattle Times. August 8, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
12. "City University of Seattle Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Seattle Mayor and Alumnus Bruce Harrell is Commencement Speaker". Yahoo Finance. June 26, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
13. "For the first time in history: Women lead national human rights bodies in Egypt". EgyptToday. October 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
14. "Women in Egypt (Part 1)". EgyptToday. December 24, 2017. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
15. Bulletin, The Herald (November 3, 2012). "Candidate profiles". Herald Bulletin. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

External links

• Official website