Ursuline College

"The mission of the Office of Marketing Communications is to enhance the image and increase the awareness of Ursuline College to internal and external constituencies." In fall 2002, the name of the office was changed from the "Public Relations Department" to the "Office of Marketing Communications" (p.18, Self study report, 2002). The office is "responsible for all marketing and communications of the college" (p.18). (Ursuline College Self-Study report submitted to NCA, 2002)

"The mission of the Office of Development is to generate support for the operating, endowment, and capital needs of Ursuline College by matching the college's needs to the needs of the donor." (Ursuline College Self-Study submitted to NCA, 2002)

"The Ursuline College Alumnae Association is a dedicated group that promotes continued affiliation with the college by sponsoring events throughout the year that focus on the social, professional, spiritual, and educational development of both alumnae and students. In addition, the Association partners with a variety of academic departments to provide continuing enrichment activities. The Alumnae Association awards the Gonzaga Medal to a senior student each year and the Amadeus Rappe Award, Crystal Award, Distinguished Nursing Alumna Award (in partnership with the Breen School of Nursing), Distinguished Social Work Alumna Award (given every other year in partnership with the Social Work Department), and Distinguished Educator Alumna award (in partnership with the Education unit). The Ursuline College Alumnae Association distributes the Ursuline College Magazine to alumnae and friends." (Ursuline College Catalog 2009-2011)

In 1983 it was decided by nursing faculty that Ursuline College should have its own chapter of Sigma Theta Tau to honor outstanding graduates of the nursing program. As required by Sigma Theta Tau, a College Honor Society for Nursing was begun. After three years of operation an application for the establishment of an official chapter of Sigma Theta Tau was submitted and accepted. Ursuline College was awarded a chapter, the 237th, to be designated Iota Psi, at the Biennial Convention of the organization in November 1987 in San Francisco, California.

"Campus Ministry at Ursuline College envisions all students developing in their spiritual growth through contemplation by encouraging their active participation and leadership in worship, community prayer and retreats; and through action by providing them opportunities for participation and leadership in community building, community service and service learning, thus preparing students to succeed in life. Campus Ministry expects to provide enough opportunities for contemplation and social action so that each student will participate in at least one Campus Ministry activity while attending Ursuline College." (Retrieved May 3, 2009 from http://www.ursuline.edu/students/ministry/)

"The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Ursuline College is to provide reliable and timely information to academic and administrative units in support of the College's policy and decision-making, and to perform data collection and distribution resulting in official college statistics to satisfy both internal and external reporting needs." (Retrieved November 30, 2012 from http://www.ursuline.edu/About/Data/index.html)

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland closed St. John College in 1975, and its Center for Nursing, accredited since 1951, was transferred to Ursuline College. During the 1986-87 academic year, the name of the academic unit was changed to the Division of Nursing with a chairperson as leader of the program. At the beginning of the 1998-99 academic year, Ursuline College changed the name of the program to the Breen School of Nursing in honor of donors John and Mary Jane Breen. The Breen School of Nursing has a history of a strong baccalaureate degree nursing program and in 1998 added a master's degree program. The Breen School of Nursing is fully approved and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

"Two important areas that impact outreach to constituents are the areas of the Business Office and the Department of Human Resources. The finance office interacts with all employees, students and vendors, banks and auditors in providing financial information. The Director of Human Resources deals with all benefits and employment-related issues including institutional searches. In addition, the Director of Human Resources is involved in harassment and discrimination issues when appropriate."

"The area of enrollment management is key to the recuitment, enrollment, and retention of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Included in this area are undergraduate and graduate admission, alternative credit options, financial aid and the students service center, and institutional research." (HLC Self-Study, 2012)

"Academic Affairs includes undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the Ursuline Studies Program, the Besse Library, Computer Information Services, the Wasmer Gallery, the offices of academic support and disability services, and the registrar. Academic Affairs seeks to develop the whole person: intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic, and social dimensions of students. Goals of this area also include ensuring the highest quality academic programming in support of the Mission of the College, supervising all faculty and academic administrative personnel, and monitoring policies and standards for all instruction."

"The Division of Academic Affairs, with its focus on teaching and learning, engages most directly with students and faculty; in addition, it engages with external constituencies such as sister institutions, other area organizations, and businesses." (HLC Self-Study, 2012)

Facilities Operations and Management oversees the following areas: security, telecommunications, the mailroom, housekeeping, buildings and grounds, maintenance, and the print shop. The areas of housekeeping, landscaping, and parts of security are outsourced.

The department exists to support the greater mission of Ursuline College and promote a safe and healthful environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Committed to professionalism, fairness, integrity and service, the department strives to foster and maintain collaborative partnerships within the college and its surrounding communities. (Retrieved October 16, 2012 from http://www.ursuline.edu/Campus_Resources/Facilities/index.html) (HLC Self-Study, 2012)

The goal of the Modern Languages Department is to prepare students to fulfill a role in the global community through the ability to communicate in more than one language and to understand and appreciate more than one culture and civilization.

(Retrieved on October 16, 2012 from http://www.ursuline.edu/Academics/Arts_Sciences/Modern_Languages/index.html)

The Education Unit's Mission is to prepare teachers who will meet the needs of their students and the communities that they serve.

Ursuline is approved for completing the requirements necessary for State Licensure. The College has built a reputation on its commitment to excellence in responding to the needs of teacher preparation for career and other opportunities.

In addition to the program leading to a baccalaureate degree, the Education Unit of Ursuline College offers programs leading to State Licensure for individuals currently degreed, renewal of certificates/licenses already held, curriculum leading to the Master of Arts degree, Early Childhood (4-5) Endorsement and the Reading Endorsement.

(Retrieved November 29, 2012 from http://www.ursuline.edu/Academics/Graduate_Professional/Bachelors_Programs/Education/index.html)