City University of Seattle
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{{Short description|Private university in Seattle, Washington, US}}
{{distinguish|Seattle University|University of Washington}}
{{Infobox university|
| name = City University of Seattle
| image = File:Logo-image.png
| image_size = 260px
| former_name = City College
(1973–1982)
| motto = What's It Going to Take? We're Here to Get You There.
| established = {{start date and age|1973}}
| president = Randy Frisch
| provost = Melissa Mecham
| accreditation = NWCCU
| academic_affiliations = CONAHEC
| faculty = 900+
| staff =
| students = 6,755{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityu.edu/fast-facts/|title=University Fast Facts}}
| undergrad = 2,638
| postgrad = 2,518
| doctoral = 300
| type = Private university
| affiliations = National University System
| city = Seattle
| state = Washington
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|47.6175|N|122.3444|W|type:edu_region:US-WA|display=it}}
| campus = Urban
{{convert|1.15|acre|ha ft2 m2|abbr=off|lk=on}}{{fact|date=May 2024}}
| colors = Teal and Marine
{{Color box|#3BBABD}} {{Color box|#002D5C}}
| website = {{url|https://www.cityu.edu|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.{{cite news |last1=Schulz |first1=Blaine |title='City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills |work=The Seattle Daily Times |agency=Newsbank |date=1984-01-25 |page=H2}}
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}}, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.{{fact|date=May 2024}}
Academics
Since 1978, City University of Seattle has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.{{cite web |url=https://nwccu.org/institutional-directory/city-university-of-seattle/ |title=City University of Seattle - NWCCU |work=NWCCU |date=2024-05-06 |accessdate=2024-05-21 }}
CityU's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute.{{fact|date=May 2024}}
The School of Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).{{cite web |url=http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid=14 |title=Current Accredited Programs and Members |publisher=ACBSP |accessdate=2012-10-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065626/http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid%3D14 |archivedate=2011-07-13 }}
=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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |title=NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions |access-date=2018-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021537/https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |archive-date=2018-06-25 |url-status=dead }}
=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).{{cite web |url=https://www.wal.org/graduate-tesol-programs/ |title=Graduate TESOL Certification |work=Washington Academy of Languages |publisher=City University of Seattle |date=2024 |accessdate=2024-05-21 }}
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{{Cite web |last=Carr |first=Harvey |date=2019-11-13 |title=Who is the Billionaire Calvin Ayre? Name in online gambling. |url=https://businessingmag.com/9525/interviews-spotlights/calvin-ayre/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Businessing Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Bowers |first=Simon |date=2008-02-08 |title=Billionaire bookie who went from farmboy to playboy |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/feb/08/gambling.usa |access-date=2024-01-12 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=September 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916235202/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/feb/08/gambling.usa |url-status=live }}
- Donald P. Dunbar, Adjutant General of Wisconsin U.S. Air Force{{Cite web |title=Major General Donald P. Dunbar |url=http://wicst.org/dma/jfhq/BioDunbar.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724152743/http://wicst.org/dma/jfhq/BioDunbar.asp |archive-date=2012-07-24 |access-date=2010-08-06}}
- Mohamed Fahmy, Canadian-Egyptian journalist with CNN and Al Jazeera English
- Bruce Harrell, mayor of Seattle{{Cite web |date=2023-08-08 |title=City University of Seattle fills a valuable niche |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/city-university-of-seattle-fills-a-valuable-niche/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=City University of Seattle Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Seattle Mayor and Alumnus Bruce Harrell is Commencement Speaker |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/city-university-seattle-celebrates-50th-175838866.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}
- Maya Morsy, head of Egypt's National Council for Women{{Cite web |date=2021-10-04 |title=For the first time in history: Women lead national human rights bodies in Egypt |url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/108494/For-the-first-time-in-history-Women-lead-national-human |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=EgyptToday |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044834/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/108494/For-the-first-time-in-history-Women-lead-national-human |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2017-12-24 |title=Women in Egypt (Part 1) |url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/38193/Women-in-Egypt-Part-1 |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=EgyptToday |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044835/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/38193/Women-in-Egypt-Part-1 |url-status=live }}
- Scott Reske, Indiana House of Representatives{{Cite web |last=Bulletin |first=The Herald |date=2012-11-03 |title=Candidate profiles |url=https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/candidate-profiles/article_c32b7aec-c8b1-5767-b821-de0c60bab1a0.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Herald Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044730/https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/candidate-profiles/article_c32b7aec-c8b1-5767-b821-de0c60bab1a0.html |url-status=live }}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.cityu.edu/}}
{{City University Network}}
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Category:Universities and colleges established in 1973
Category:Private universities and colleges in Washington (state)
Category:Seattle metropolitan area
Category:1973 establishments in Washington (state)