April 15, 2014

Western by the numbers

14,950 students

1,051 transfer students

95% undergraduates

22% students of color

160 major fields of study

200+ clubs and organizations

21:1 student-to-faculty ratio

4.3 years – average time to degree

90% faculty holding highest degree in their field

National Recognition

Best in the Northwest Highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest.

Named to Kiplinger’s 2013 list of 100 Best Values in Public Colleges and Universities

Top national producer among public master’s granting institutions for 2013 Fulbright Scholarship winners.

Named a “Military Friendly School” from G.I. Jobs

Ranked in Forbes Magazine’s 2012 list of Nation’s Top Colleges.

Among the top 5% of business schools globally.

Named to Aspen Institute Global 100 list as a Top 100 MBA Program in the world.

The Chronicle of Higher Ed’s Academic Workplace report names Western as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for.

First in Nation among medium-sized universities sending its graduates to the Peace Corps.

Western Locations

Conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and online.

• Anacortes

• Bellingham

• Bremerton

• Everett

• Port Angeles

• Poulsbo

• Seattle

• Tacoma

Western Locations

Conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and online.

• Anacortes

• Bellingham

• Bremerton

• Everett

• Port Angeles

• Poulsbo

• Seattle

• Tacoma

Western welcomes students to the front door of discovery.

• Engaging

• Inviting

• Distinctive

• Adventurous

• Collaborative

Active Minds Changing Lives

Partnership with Olympic College

July 2013 ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the creation of WWU Center at OC Poulsbo

Western on the Peninsulas

A collaboration to serve the communities and businesses on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas.

Western on the Peninsulas staff

Candice Merrill, Director of Operations

Kathy Johnson, Manager

Western Colleges on the Peninsulas

• Woodring College of Education

• Huxley College of the Environment

• College of Business and Economics

Woodring College of Education

• At OC Bremerton since 1990

• Programs:

– Educational Administration, M.Ed. and Principal Certification

– Human Services, B.A.

– Elementary Teacher Education, B.A.E. and Certification, Post-Bacc, Special Education Endorsement

Woodring College of Education Alumni

Thomasina Rogers, Principal

Green Mountain Elementary, CKSDSilverdale Chamber of Commerce Innovation

in Teaching winner 2011-2012

Photos courtesy MSPnet and Kitsap Sun

Julie McKean, Principal

Silver Ridge Elementary School, CKSD

• Celebrating 20 years on the Peninsulas

• 28% of current students receiving Veteran’s Educational Benefits

• Programs:

– Environmental Policy, B.A.

– Environmental Science, B.S.

– Cohort based, multi locations• Port Angeles

• Everett

• Poulsbo

Nancy Bluestein-Johnson, Program Manager

Troy Abel, Academic Program Director

Alumni Highlights

Kelli and Aaron Lambert• Met in program, graduated in 2009, married in 2012• Kelli recently hired as a planner by City of Bremerton

(formerly at Parametrix)• Aaron is a project manager for EPA in Seattle

Kimberly Jones• Environmental Health Specialist at Kitsap County Health

District • Tests streams for toxic pollutants• US Navy Reserve

College of Business & Economics

• Fall 2014 start

• OC Poulsbo

• Business Administration, B.A.

Among the top 5% of business schools globally.

Named to Aspen Institute Global 100 list as a Top 100 MBA Program in the world.

• Nearby - MBA in Everett

Meets 20 weekends per year

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

• Western Lecture Series

• Professional development courses

• Youth Programs (K-12) in partnership with City of Poulsbo Parks & Recreation

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Four signature programs:

• Western Kids Camp

• Odyssey of Science & Arts

• Grandparents “U”

• College Quest

How can you help?

• Provide introductions to:• Business community

• Major employers

• Schools

• Navy

• Ship yard

• …and more!

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