2021 Dominican University President's Annual Report

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2021 Dear Alumnae/i and Special Friends:

“Our accomplishments It was a year of successful endings and bold new
demonstrate a beginnings, which is the life cycle of the academy,
willingness, not only amplified by the pace and challenges of higher
to adapt, but also to education today. Together we celebrated the conclusion
drive change in support of the university’s biggest fundraising effort—ever, and
of student learning.” identified priorities for the future. Our accomplishments
demonstrate a willingness, not only to adapt, but also to
drive change in support of student learning.

It was a year of big board transitions, too, as our long-
serving chairman of the board, Kevin Killips ‘79 passed
the baton to Tom Abrahamson, and the executive
committee adapted its leadership model to strengthen
succession planning. A major revision of the university
bylaws was launched and is ongoing.

Amidst change, mission is our constant source of
inspiration and resilience. It is evident in the outcomes of
our new Division of Student Success and Engagement,
in the enduring strength of University Ministry and in the
hope that drives our newly approved core curriculum.

We could not accomplish all that we have accomplished
without your support. I am deeply grateful.

Sincerely,

Glena Temple
President

2021Highlights of Program Funding

$4.2 Million U.S. Department of Education

Student Support Services- TRIO

Title V, Part A: Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions

$1.5 Million for Healthcare Education

Westlake Health Foundation: $798,000 for technology/simulation center
Borra Family Foundation: $600,000 for scholarship support
William Randolph Hearst Foundations: $125,000 for the MacNeil School of Nursing

$1.4 Million Donna M. Carroll Endowed Scholarship

$800,000 for Culturally Competent Faith Formation and Discernment

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Academic excellence has been an integral part of Dominican University’s DNA since Last year, our actual six-year graduation
its inception. U.S. News & World Report recognized this quality this year by ranking
Dominican #10 out of nearly 160 regional Midwest universities. rate was 15% higher
than predicted by U.S. News.
Distinctive in its combination of academic rigor with comprehensive student
support, Dominican consistently outperforms predicted graduation rates for our Nat’l Avg: Nat’l Avg: Predicted Actual
students. public private DU 2021 DU 2021
colleges/ (U.S. 63.%
The undergraduate Core Curriculum, a Dominican hallmark, explores some of colleges/ univ.
life’s most challenging questions, has been enhanced recently by a required two- News &
semester Critical Reading, Writing and Speaking component designed to build the univ. 65.%
fundamental skills students need to succeed as critical thinkers. World
59.2.%
This fall, the first-year cohort of the Mazzuchelli Scholars Honors Program Report)
included a record 79 students, with an average 4.56 GPA. The program launched a
new component this year--the completion of a portfolio reflecting students’ integra- 48.%
tive learning. The honors program currently includes a total of 235 academically
talented students. 6-Year Graduation Rates

The annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Investiga-
tions (URSCI) Expo has expanded to include the stellar work of post-baccalaureate
and graduate students. The all-day expo showcases the many ways students excel
and engage with the world. These invaluable faculty/student research opportunities
not only enrich students’ academic experiences but prepare them for rewarding
careers as well.

BEST VALUE

Dominican has long been considered a Best Value school by U.S. News & World 94% of DU students have
Report but, this year, was recognized as the best in the state of Illinois. The category
compares a school’s academic quality and the percentage of undergraduates receiv- a stronger commitment to
ing needs-based financial aid.
civic engagement because
Almost 100% of Dominican students receive some form of financial aid. Al-
though our tuition is below the national average for four-year private universities, of their DU experience.
Dominican understands how challenging it can be to afford college, particularly for
disadvantaged students. Each year, the university invests more than $30 million in
financial aid.

To prepare families for navigating the cost of college, Dominican offers financial
literacy models through our Family Academy. Partnerships with scholarship programs

including TheDream.US, Bottom Line and the Pritzker Scholarship Fund help close 94% of DU students would
the gap between what families can afford and the cost of tuition, and a Department
of Education TRIO grant helps Dominican support low-income and first-generation recommend Dominican University to
students with financial assistance as well as academic support. others

Many of our students must cover their college costs without family support, Dominican University has seen a
often by holding part-time or full-time jobs that conflict with the demands of their
academic loads. Dominican makes a concerted effort to offer students work-study significant increase in the
positions on campus that dovetail with their studies.
number of Hispanic students
Because of these and other measures, Dominican students graduate with loan over the past decade.
debt lower than the $30,000 national average.
Hispanic Enrollment % of Total
. HSI STATUS
2021 50.6%
Dominican University has been designated by the Department of Education as a
Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2011, when enrollment surpassed the 25% 2010 18.9%
Hispanic student threshold. This fall, we welcomed a freshman class that is 68.6%
Hispanic. One of few Catholic universities to have achieved HSI recognition, 2005 10%
Dominican has developed a national reputation for serving Latinx students in 2000 9.6%
culturally responsive ways and is now actively evolving from a Latinx-enrolling to a
Latinx-serving institution.

The new Center for Cultural Liberation provides a welcoming space for Latinx,
Black and other underrepresented students. With multicultural programs presented
throughout the year, the CCL builds community engagement across campus.

HSI status makes the university eligible for federal Title V grants supporting
educational opportunities for all students. A $2.75 million grant is reducing equity
gaps by improving undergraduate student services for Hispanic and low-income stu-
dents. The university secured a $3 million grant in 2019 to strengthen and centralize
graduate student support services, provide fast-track pathways from undergraduate
majors to Dominican’s graduate programs, and enhance professional development
opportunities for faculty and staff. Another $3 million grant, received in 2020, is
strengthening career development services, aligning curricula with employer needs,
and improving students’ financial literacy.

These initiatives not only support Dominican’s objective of increasing Latinx
student retention, persistence and timely graduation but also are enhancing services
for all Dominican students.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING & INNOVATION

It is not surprising that Dominican is ranked #6 in the Midwest for the quality of its We substantially out-pace our
undergraduate teaching—a jump from #11 last year. Dominican alumni and students peer institutions in the
frequently credit faculty not only for the rigor of their teaching but for the care and
support they provide in and out of the classroom. In addition, U.S. News & World Report percentage of STEM
rates Dominican #8 in the Midwest in its “Most Innovative Schools” category. degrees awarded to

Dominican is expanding throughout the undergraduate curriculum the inno- under-represented minority
vative Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) program that is part of the university’s $1.5 students.
million National Science Foundation STEM Success Project. The program, which
requires intensive engagement and commitment from faculty, embeds peer tutors in DU
STEM gateway classes, prioritizes inclusive pedagogy and incorporates a dedicated 44.1%
case manager to help students with nonacademic concerns. Competitor
Avg.
To support faculty excellence in teaching and scholarship, the Center for 28.6%
Learning and Teaching Excellence provides a wide variety of professional develop- Peer Avg.
ment workshops and resources throughout the year. 19.2%

SOCIAL MOBILITY % of degrees awarded to
under-represented minorities
Dominican has long prioritized closing the equity gap within its student body by
providing marginalized students with the tools they need to succeed. U.S. News & DU
World Report acknowledged that effort by ranking Dominican #3 in the Midwest for 47.4%
ensuring the social mobility of our students. The category measures how well schools Competitor
graduate students who receive federal Pell grants compared to the graduation rate Avg.
of more economically advantaged students, who are generally presumed to be better Peer Avg. 20.9%
prepared for college success. Dominican is one of only two top 10 regional schools 19.3%
in the country ranked as exemplars of social mobility.
% of STEM degrees awarded to
Comprehensive, wrap-around support includes mandatory first-year seminar under-represented minorities
modules on topics such as time management, effective studying, personal growth
and career exploration. A coordinated alert system ensures students are on track
academically and engaging in college life.

To help students dealing with nonacademic challenges, Dominican collaborates
with NowPow, an online platform that connects students with community-based
resources, such as food banks, shelters, and mental health services, within walking
distance of their homes.

This holistic support is designed to help disadvantaged students persist with
their studies and graduate on time with meaningful purpose, thereby positioning them
to interrupt the cycle of generational poverty.

STUDENT PROFILE

In fall 2021, 67% of Dominican students are undergraduates;
33% are graduate students.
67% UNDERGRADUATES
33% GRADUATE STUDENTS
2,063
UNDERGRADUATES 1,003
GRADUATE STUDENTS 3,066
TOTAL ENROLLMENT

THE FRESHMAN CLASS

About 17% of entering freshmen were accepted into the highly
selective Mazzuchelli Scholars Honors Program

TOTAL ENROLLMENT Freshman Class Profile Top 10 Intended Majors
BY RACE of Entering Freshmen
AND ETHNICITY 462 TOTAL NEW FRESHMEN
3.74 AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GPA 1 NURSING
WHITE 33% 25.8 AVERAGE ACT 2 MANAGEMENT
76% STUDENTS OF COLOR 3 PSYCHOLOGY
HISPANIC 51% 47% FIRST GENERATION 4 CRIMINOLOGY
5 BIOLOGY
AFRICAN Freshman Class by Gender 6 COMPUTER SCIENCE
7 PRE-MEDICAL
6%AMERICAN 32% MALE 8 ACCOUNTING
ASIAN 3% 68% FEMALE 9 BIOLOGY / CHEMISTRY
10 ENGINEERING
OTHER/
ENROLLMENT GROWTH
7%UNREPORTED
Since it assumed university status in 1997, Dominican’s total
enrollment has increased by 70%. Undergraduate enrollment
has grown by 126%.

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

Dominican is a community defined by inclusivity and mutual
respect. We see our differences as sources of strength.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 2020–2021

Revenues 2020–2021

Tuition and Fees $86,982,836 REVENUES
Private Gifts, Grants and Bequests 5,295,603
Government Grants and Contracts 11,598,614 78% Tuition and Fees
Endowment Income 1,275,000 1% Income from
Income from Other Investments 1,311,986
Other Sources 835,783 Other Investments

TOTAL EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL $107,299,822 10% Government Grants

Auxiliary Revenues $4,461,294 and Contracts

TOTAL REVENUES $111,761,116 5% Private Gifts,

2020–2021 Grants and
Bequests
$38,046,932
8,336,368 1% Endowment Income
Expenses 11,349,225 4% Auxiliary Revenues 
10,515,467 1% Other Sources
33,982,612
Instructional EXPENSES
Academic Support
Student Services 3% Auxiliary Expenses
Institutional Support 32% Student Aid
Student Aid
36% Instructional
TOTAL EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL $102,230,604
Auxiliary Expenses $3,092,120 1O% Institutional

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $105,322,724 Support

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS* $6,438,392 11% Student Services
8% Academic Support
Summary of Total Giving 2020–2021

Alumnae/i $ 1,985,040
Friends 2,030,083
Corporations & Foundations 3,256,624
Associations & Organizations
Government 433,399
Bequests 6,591,149
426,099

TOTAL GIVING $ 14,722,394

* Before Interest Rate and Market Changes
source: FY21 Audited Financial Statements and Notes

Dominican University Trustees,
Corporate Members and Officers 2020-2021

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Patricia O’Neill Baker ’78, MBA ’90 TRUSTEES EMERITI
Mark Carroll
Anne M. Kohler ’81, Chair Martin Castro Mary E. Callow ’67
Mary Ann Cronin Richard M. King, MBA ’83
Thomas D. Abrahamson, Paul C. Darley Carolyn J. Noonan Parmer ’52
Immediate Past Chair Thomas Dee ‘83, MBA ’93 M. Catherine Crowley Ryan ’61
Mary Jo Herseth, Chair Elect Yonhee Gordon ‘86
Glena Temple, ex officio Steven Holli MBA ’98, MSA ‘08 SPONSORS COUNCIL
Judith A. Jewison, OP ’76
Bernadine Karge, OP Judith Schaefer, OP, Liaison
Kevin M. Killips ’79
Michael Kiyosaki SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Bronwyn McDaniel ‘01*
Joseph Moskal Jeffrey Carlson, Provost and Vice
Patricia A. Mulcahey, OP ’63 President for Academic Affairs
Martin J. Noll Sara Acosta, Vice President for
Antonio Ortiz University Advancement
Raymond C. Parmer Genaro Balcazar, Vice President
Sara Quinn, Faculty Trustee for Enrollment Management and
William Rogalla Marketing
Kathy Scherer Todd Kleine, Interim Chief
Roberto Sepulveda ‘10 Information Officer
Tyler Stibal, Student Trustee Claire Noonan, Vice President for
Matthew Toles ‘97 Mission and Planning
Steven R. Thomma ’76 Precious Porras, EdD, Chief
Hugh Toner ’79, MBA ’87 Diversity Officer
Barrington Price, Vice President
for Student Success and
Engagement
Mark Titzer, Vice President for
Finance and Administration,
Treasurer

AS A SINSINAWA DOMINICAN-SPONSORED INSTITUTION, DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
PREPARES STUDENTS TO PURSUE TRUTH, TO GIVE COMPASSIONATE SERVICE,
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CREATION OF A MORE JUST AND HUMANE WORLD.

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