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hen I reflect on those institutions where I’ve served as president over the

past two decades, I realize that in each case, their stories are a mix of comedy,

tragedy and history. This perspective has been comforting during a time

when so many colleges and universities are buffeted by the wind shear of

our weakened economy.

Here at USD, the most noticeable evidence has been felt through our interaction with

many students and their families seeking additional financial aid. Yes, our endowment is

down while requests for more financial aid and more support for programs and equipment

are up. Granted, times are tough, but the experience of having led three institutions has

taught me that, in every case, they survived and flourished despite moments in their narra-

tives that were much, much worse than our current one. What sustained each of them was

the recognition that everyone had to pull together to make it through the hard times.

This is, of course, the case when it comes to the University of San Diego. When

resources were scarce, as they were for many years, our community kept its collective

focus on the important things and kept moving forward. Think about the origins of this

university. Think of the nonstop labor of the sisters who opened the College for Women,

teaching by day, gardening after work and supervising the student residents by night.

Think about the many lay men and women who taught law in the evenings after a long

day in the office, and then assumed teaching assignments, advising and committee

responsibilities that tested their stamina and destined them to lives of frugality.

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Who would have envisioned that just 60 years later, a university with programs,

scholars, and alumni of great and growing national and international renown would grace

this mesa? Actually, as I enjoy my 20th year as a university president, I might have pre-

dicted this. And no matter how grim things may seem in this economic environment,

USD is adapting, as it always has, to ensure that our students’ education and experience

improves with every passing semester.

With this year’s President’s Report, we celebrate our own dedication to the Catholic

values that our university is built upon by recognizing both the great thinkers of the past

and the good work being done on our campus today.

As the university marks the 60th anniversary of the granting of its charter, we are

grateful for those who inspired its creation. One of these was Rose Philippine Duchesne,

who laid the foundations of Sacred Heart education in our country. When she finally

arrived in the United States with few resources beyond her optimism and faith, she

prayed: “At last we have reached the country of our desires … there are no difficulties

here except when people worry too much about tomorrow.” May this be our prayer each

and every day.

— Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D.

* Portions of the above remarks are excerpted from a speech that was delivered at the Fall Convocation of the Faculty and

Administration in September 2009.

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At the time of her profession into the Society of

the Sacred Heart in 1907, Mother Rosalie Hill was

presented with a traditional cross, which she wore as

part of her religious dress until her death in 1964.

At that time, Sister Virginia Rodee ’57 asked her

Superior if she could have Mother Hill’s cross upon

her own profession in Rome. More than 50 years later,

Sister Rodee still wears the cross.

he University of San Diego’s Catholic identity is well-established. USD

resulted from the melding of colleges founded by Bishop Charles Francis

Buddy, the first bishop of the Diocese of San Diego, and Mother Rosalie

Clifton Hill, RSCJ. Bishop Buddy’s dream was to provide a Catholic

education for young Catholic men and women of the region. Intrinsic to that vision

was an institution that seeks to develop the whole person, emphasizing values, ethics

and commitment to service, open to students of all faiths.

The university takes the direction of John Paul II’s “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” seriously,

and is devoted to the idea that the USD community must stay current in all aspects

of the world’s secular and cultural knowledge, while remaining true to the richness and

relevance of our Christian intellectual teachings and heritage.

Today, this now greatly expanded Catholic university encourages its students to

explore how faith and reason are compatible with education and to develop strong

moral convictions, while being generous in their outreach and service to the world

around them.

“[T he Catholic university’s] Christian inspiration enables it to include the moral, spiritual and religious dimension in its research,

and to evaluate the attainments of science and technology in the perspective of the totality of the human person.”

— John Paul II, “Ex Corde Ecclesiae”

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— John Paul II

One of the most inf luential leaders of the 20th century,

Pope John Paul II served as pontiff for nearly 27 years.

Among his many accomplishments were his work

toward ending communism in Europe and his support

of the legacy of the Second Vatican Council.

USD takes the interfaith theme of the council

seriously and welcomes students, faculty and staff

of every faith tradition.


rticulated in USD’s Core Values Statement are the principles that support

its mission, meant to guide students and the rest of the campus community,

while keeping the university’s Catholic identity in the forefront. The

following values are integral to the institution: •The university pursues

academic excellence in its teaching, learning and research to serve the local, national

and international communities. •The university advances intellectual development;

promotes democratic and global citizenship; cultivates an appreciation for beauty,

goodness and truth; and provides opportunities for the physical, spiritual, emotional,

social and cultural development of students. •The university is committed to creating

a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative community accentuated by a spirit of free-

dom and charity, and marked by protection of the rights and dignity of the individual.

•The university provides a values-based education that informs the development of

ethical judgment and behavior. •The university embraces the Catholic moral and

social tradition by its commitment to serve with compassion to foster peace, and to

work for justice.

“Even the type of education at USD is different. Our core values really show that, in addition to academic excellence, components

such as community and being inclusive are really important to us.”

— Sister Virginia Rodee ‘57 (M.A. ‘74), RSCJ, assistant vice president for mission and ministry

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dean of admissions

The founders of the University of San Diego developed

its architecture as an adaptation of a Spanish Renais-

sance style. Modeled after the University of Alcalá de

Henares in Spain (pictured), USD’s campus is both beau-

tiful and inspiring. As a whole, it is known as Alcalá

Park, in honor of the landmark that inspired it.


s an institution of higher education, the University of San Diego is devoted

to academic freedom. And academic freedom is built into what Catholic

teaching is all about.

Being expressly devoted to the long history of Catholic higher education

means that academic freedom is of paramount significance. Within the context of dis-

course and discovery, learning and self-actualization, the university emphasizes freedom

in teaching, research and service, all of which require free inquiry, free expression, intellec-

tual honesty, respect for the academic rights of others and openness to change.

Diversity of religious backgrounds is integral to the heart of the institution, and the

University of San Diego’s students, faculty and staff are made up of members of varied

religious traditions; their significant contributions in fostering the mission of the univer-

sity are of incalculable value.

Always, the community is mindful of USD’s Catholic identity, taking care to keep the

university’s mission and core values in the forefront of the activities.

“An education that, f irst, acknowledges the spiritual dimension of the human person and, secondly, urges the exercise of human

agency for the commonwealth is, indeed, an education suited for a Catholic institution with a global mission.”

— Mary E. Lyons, president

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hen new faculty members arrive on campus, it doesn’t take them long to

meet Sister Maria Pascuzzi. An associate professor of biblical studies in

the Department of Theology and Religious Studies since 2000, Pascuzzi

was named director for the new Center for Catholic Thought and Culture

(CCTC) in July 2008.

Part of each new faculty member’s orientation is attendance at the center’s on-campus

Catholic identity seminars. However, such gatherings aren’t limited to USD’s

environs; in 2009, faculty members traveled to Rome to focus on the origins of Catholic

health care and health-care ethics. And 2010 brings a journey to the Dominican Republic

for nearly a dozen faculty members to take an immersion seminar on sustainability.

The idea for the center was born after Catholic Social Thought was identified as

one of four strategic initiatives targeted by USD President Mary E. Lyons. Through

its programs, exhibits and events during the academic year, the center reinforces the

university ’s Catholic identity.

“Since its opening in 2008, CCTC programs have sparked a renewed interest in the Catholic intellectual tradition and a renewed

appreciation on our campus for the church’s rich heritage and its countless contributions to the arts, letters and sciences.”

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— John Henry Newman

A champion of ideas such as the right

of the individual conscience and a fervent promoter

of Catholic education, John Henry Newman wrote at

length about the importance of reason coupled with

faith in higher education. Under Newman’s influence,

the church came to recognize the importance of

development of doctrine.


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ssentially a faculty support system, the Center for Educational Excellence

aims to improve student education by helping faculty members grow and

thrive. Known originally as the Committee for the Enhancement of Teaching

and Learning, the center works closely with many other organizations on

campus, including the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture and the Center for

Christian Spirituality, as well as with USD’s six academic schools. It focuses on

issues such as religion, sustainability and diversity.

As part of these efforts, faculty members go on immersion trips to gain firsthand

knowledge they can then use in the classroom. Lunch and dinner discussions are another

important tool for keeping the faculty engaged and connected to one another. All of

these integrated programs and events are designed to assist faculty in creating an

intellectually challenging environment for learning.

Additionally, the center co-sponsors campus events, supports social justice efforts and

has been an active supporter of “The Big Read,” an initiative of the National Endowment

for the Arts, which encourages reading as an important part of American culture.

“CEE workshops address some of the most important issues in student learning and are consistently engaging, practical

and helpful. I am especially appreciative of the center’s support for new faculty.”

— Emily Reimer-Barry, assistant professor

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Grounded in the firm belief in the God-given dignity of

every person, the Catholic Worker Movement was

founded during the Great Depression by Dorothy Day

and Peter Maurin. Members are motivated by the

teachings of Jesus and the Catholic Church to bring

about a “new society within the shell of the old, a

society in which it will be easier to be good.”


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Founder of the Franciscan Order, Saint Francis of Assisi

is much beloved; in fact, it has been said of him

that he is the one saint whom all succeeding

generations have agreed in canonizing.

An advocate of simplicity and the equality of people

from all walks of life, he is also renowned for his

abiding love of nature and all of God’s creation.


ounders Chapel isn’t just the spiritual center of the University of San Diego.

In many ways, it serves as the heart and soul of the university community.

The chapel, intricately connected to USD’s Catholic identity, is a part of

the very first building constructed on the campus. It is where students have

always gathered for prayer or when returning from events or retreats.

Great care was taken with every detail of the chapel, from the stained-glass windows

that reflect the mysteries of faith to the mosaic-like Stations of the Cross rendered in

oil on gold leaf. The altar was hand-sculpted from Italian marble. The reredos — the

highly visible, gold-leaf backdrop behind the altar — was made in Mexico and contains

a number of significant religious symbols.

As visitors well know, the stained-glass windows are some of the most memorable

facets of the beauty of Founders Chapel. Sun streams through the translucent panes at

various times of day, illuminating scenes of the Gospel and the life of Mary.

“Founders Chapel is an expression of the beauty, goodness and truth that was so pivotal in the philosophy that Mother Hill

offered to the campus.”

— Sister Virginia Rodee ’57 (M.A. ‘74), RSCJ, assistant vice president for mission and ministry

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Begun in 1951, Founders Chapel took two years to

complete; it was dedicated by Bishop Buddy on Feb. 2,

1954. Among the symbols behind the altar is the

escutcheon of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

whose members founded the San Diego College for

Women; it was for them and the women students that

Founders Chapel was built.

he Eucharistic liturgy is at the heart of expressing one’s Catholic faith.

Mass is offered daily and celebrated in conjunction with major events at the

University of San Diego.

Students are invited to volunteer as liturgical ministers at Mass in Founders

Chapel in a variety of roles, including preparing the altar, assisting the celebrant, serv-

ing as lectors, providing the liturgical music and welcoming the community.

In keeping with a long tradition dating from the founding of the great European

universities in the Middle Ages, USD celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the

start of each academic year. And annually, the All-Faith Service gathers members of the

community together for an interfaith prayer service.

Catholic devotions — such as times of quiet prayer and reflection, the rosary and

Eucharistic adoration — are scheduled on a regular basis. The Founders Chapel Choir

invites students to grow in faith while using and expanding their musical talents; they

perform each Sunday evening during student liturgies.

“Our Catholic identity is an invitation to communion, which enables us, as scholars and students, to discover through study,

research, prayer and service a deeper relationship with the transcendent, and to serve the entire human family searching for

greater meaning in life.”

— Msgr. Daniel Dillabough ‘70, vice president for mission and ministry

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— Barbara Ward

Internationally influential, the late British economist

and writer Barbara Ward was an advocate of the idea

that Western governments ought to share their prosper-

ity with the rest of the world. President of the Catholic

Women’s League during World War II, she subsequently

became an adviser to many prominent international

policymakers. In 1971, she was the first woman to address

a synod of Roman Catholic bishops. She is now seen as a

pioneer of the concept of sustainable development.


person’s quest for spiritual grace can be intensely personal, deeply resonant

and, on occasion, thorny to resolve. University Ministry is dedicated to

helping students seeking faith-based guidance to discover where and

how “God is moving in their lives.” The overall development of USD’s

students — regardless of their own faith tradition — is paramount, as is the university’s

commitment to building community on campus.

University Ministry has the staff, knowledge and ability to help students put their

faith into action, while renewing their spiritual side. Perhaps retreats provide the best

examples of how integral University Ministry is to the campus community. For exam-

ple, pre-orientation retreats for new students help them get acclimated to the campus

culture. Mini-retreats aimed at busy students, faculty and staff are held on campus

each year, and a senior getaway is aimed at those entering their final semester of college.

Meant to provide a place for students to belong, believe and become, University

Ministry aims to provide individuals with a deeper sense of their identity as well as

guidance regarding the importance of faith.

“University Ministry animates the mission and core values of the university in such a way that students will be compelled to

explore those values and how they might inf luence their own life missions.”

— Michael Lovette-Colyer, university ministry director

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The founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

in Paris in 1800, Sophie Barat established the order in

the United States in 1815. As leader of the society for

65 years, Barat was a builder, educator and spiritual

guide. USD co-founder Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill, was,

of course, a member of the order. During Barat’s tenure,

the society grew to more than 3,000 members on four

continents; she was canonized in 1925.


nder the umbrella of USD’s Mission and Ministry division, the university’s

Oscar Romero Center for Faith in Action provides opportunities for students,

staff and faculty to work directly with those less fortunate in San Diego and

beyond. Additionally, the center facilitates a variety of on-campus educa-

tional programs focused on social justice themes; all of these activities are a result of

the university’s commitment to Catholic Social Teaching.

Among the volunteer opportunities provided are meal preparation at the local

St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen, helping Special Delivery of San Diego bring meals

to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses,

and staffing a local homeless shelter. Additionally, on-campus education programs

focus on social justice themes.

The center also strives to reach out and make a difference beyond the immediate

community. Students and staff visit Tijuana, Mexico, participate in weeklong immersion

experiences during Spring Break and organize student trips to Nicaragua and El Salvador

during Intersession each January.

“Encountering the reality of poverty and injustice in El Salvador transformed Romero into a powerful agent for social justice. We hope

the reality that students encounter through our activities transforms them to go deeper in their faith and commitment to others.”

— Erin Bishop, associate university minister

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ow little water can a plant take and still thrive? That’s the kind of question

that Facilities Management workers keep in mind as they help the University

of San Diego save millions of gallons of water each year in keeping with a

duty to serve as stewards to our precious planet.

The university’s focus on sustainability is supported by a mission built on core values,

which includes a devotion to the common good. In addition to grounds and facilities,

these green efforts encompass campus dining, transportation, student life and other

departments around the university.

One milestone worth noting is the recently completed Student Life Pavilion, which

received the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design, or LEED, certification for efforts in sustainability such as recycling and renewable

energy usage; the edifice even has a “green” roof featuring an herb garden.

Other specific efforts on campus include moving toward more efficient heating, venti-

lation and air conditioning systems, bringing solar energy to campus and making sure

all new students receive information on energy, materials and resources conservation.

“ T he university’s strategic focus on sustainability aligns with our focus on Catholic Social T hought; care for God’s creation is one

of the seven key principles of CST.”

— Michael Catanzaro ‘01, interim director for sustainability

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— Oscar Romero

Oscar Romero, an archbishop in El Salvador, advocated

for an end to oppression in his country and for simple

Christian decency for the poor. Romero was renowned

for speaking out against violence and corruption.

Tragically, 30 years ago, a paid assassin shot him to

death while Romero performed a funeral Mass.


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In keeping with the worldwide focus on finding more

sustainable ways of living, a movement among women

religious has sprung up in the last few years. With the

aim of “hearing and answering a call from the earth,”

these Roman Catholic nuns — known as “Green Sisters”

— are turning their energy and attention to issues of

“eco-justice and ecosystem repair all over the world.”


he Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice serves as a high-impact reminder

of USD’s commitment to social justice and human rights, ideals that are

integrally connected to Catholic Social Thought.

Among its prominent events, the institute hosts Women PeaceMakers

each fall who share their experiences on the ground in conflict-ridden countries. Another

innovative program, Worldlink, engages high school students in the conversation about

international issues early.

With the arrival of new Executive Director Milburn Line, the institute — founded

on its namesake’s desire that it be a place where people would not only talk about

peace, but also make peace — is poised to extend its reach and influence.

“In general, we want to strengthen our ability to be a resource for students, the univer-

sity community and communities caught up in conflict,” Line says. “We can be a bridge

by developing projects that have impact at the local level.”

Line also plans to enact more partnerships with Catholic organizations and other

natural interlocutors to build on efforts already in place.

“We plan to develop peace and justice programs that positively impact local communities and national realities, and potentially

shape U.S. and national interventions.”

— Milburn Line, IPJ executive director

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A Spanish colonist and the first priest to be ordained

in the New World, Bartolomé de las Casas was a

16th century human rights advocate who has been

called the “father of anti-imperialism and anti-racism.”

He spent many of his 92 years improving the lives

of non-Caucasian people who populated the vast

Spanish empire, protecting the rights of indigenous

peoples in the Americas.


ur students are at the core of the university. And in the Catholic tradition,

USD creates an educational environment that’s built around motivating

and inspiring student learning. At the same time, the university strives to

motivate and inspire our students’ personal development while encouraging

them to serve the community and make a positive contribution to society.

Toward that end, the Division of Student Affairs serves students with centers and

units that include the Experiential Learning and Adventure Center, the United Front

Multicultural Center (UFMC), the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion and

many more.

When students arrive on campus, they ’re encouraged to find their perfect niche,

whether it is through Greek Life, student government or exploring their faith. They are

urged to become agents for social justice and build strong relationships throughout the

university community. And, of course, they are taught about the importance of diversity

and the need to quash prejudice, hate and intolerance.

“I envision the UFMC as a catalyst committed to engaging students, staff, faculty, administrators and other allies in creating and

maintaining a culturally competent and inclusive community in which difference is an asset and a resource, rather than a threat ;

and in which social equity and information are accessible to all.”

— Mayté Pérez-Franco, UFMC director

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— John Ruskin, art critic

Born in the Gothic Middle Ages, Fra Angelico’s life

bridged the span leading to the High Renaissance.

His glowing, color-saturated paintings were meant to

ref lect his vision of the afterlife; he was dubbed

“Angelico” because he painted like an angel. Called a

“simple and most holy” man by the 16th-century

biographer Giorgio Vasari, Fra Angelico lived a life of

poverty while creating incredibly rich, enduring art.


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University of San Diego (619) 260-4600 www.sandiego.edu

Alumni Association (619) 260-4819 www.sandiego.edu/alumni

Development (619) 260-7514 www.sandiego.edu/giving

Parent Relations (619) 260-4808 www.sandiego.edu/parents

President’s Office (619) 260-4520 www.sandiego.edu/administration/president

Provost (619) 260-4553 www.sandiego.edu/administration/academicaffairs

Public Affairs (619) 260-4681 www.sandiego.edu/news

Schools and Colleges

College of Arts and Sciences (619) 260-4545 www.sandiego.edu/cas

Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science (619) 260-4548 www.sandiego.edu/academics/nursing

Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies (619) 260-7919 www.sandiego.edu/peacestudies

School of Business Administration (619) 260-4830 www.sandiego.edu/business

School of Law (619) 260-4528 www.sandiego.edu/law

School of Leadership and Education Sciences (619) 260-4538 www.sandiego.edu/soles

University Ministry (619) 260-4735 www.sandiego.edu/administration/missionministry

University Relations (619) 260-4770 www.sandiego.edu/administration/relations

he University of San Diego campus, Alcalá Park, is home to a vibrant

community devoted to sharing its resources, its ideas and its people.

The university invites its alumni and friends to keep in close touch.

Following, find a list of useful contacts.

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T he University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence,

expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community,

and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

he University of San Diego is committed to upholding the highest standards

of honest behavior, ethical conduct and fiduciary responsibility as it manages

university funds, resources and property. Following is an accounting of

resources and activities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.

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Sources of 2008-2009 Operating Revenues, Gains and Other Support

Tuition and fees

Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises

Contributions

Grants and contracts

Investment income, net

Athletics, recreation and other

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Subtotal

Operating Functional Expenses

Educational and program expenses

Auxiliary enterprise expenditures

Management and general expenses

Subtotal

Increase in Net Assets from Operations

Decrease in Net Assets from

Non-Operating Activities

Overall Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

2008-2009

189,089,485

9,332,839

9,962,099

7,783,181

45,503,735

3,567,153

265,238,492

150,528,822

39,252,290

60,550,328

250,331,440

14,907,052

(79,533,755)

(64,626,703)

2007-2008

191,201,979

8,346,458

11,560,669

9,186,066

40,995,529

3,041,753

264,332,454

140,256,449

36,446,193

56,959,186

233,661,828

30,670,626

(15,912,759)

14,757,867

Financial Aid Awarded* [millions of dollars/number of students]

2008-2009

2007-2008

2006-2007

2005-2006

2004-2005

* Includes parent loans. ** Based on estimates, subject to final review.

Enrollment

2008-2009

2007-2008

2006-2007

2005-2006

2004-2005

* Note that 2008 was the first year that Paralegal students have been included in this total.

Degrees Awarded

2008-2009

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2008-2009Sources of Total Philanthropic Support

Corporations FoundationsCommunity and FriendsAlumniParentsOther DonorsFaculty/Staff

School of LawAthleticsGeneral Scholarships/Financial AidSchool of Business AdministrationCollege of Arts and SciencesOther RestrictedBuildingsSchool of Leadership and Education SciencesUnrestrictedHahn School of Nursing and Health ScienceJoan B. Kroc School of Peace StudiesRestricted Unassigned

37.3%19.4%15.7%12.0% 8.4%5.7%1.5%

24.9%20.1%13.1%9.4%7.2%6.9%6.3%4.7%4.4%1.7%1.2%0.1%

2008-2009Designations of Total Philanthropic Support

n the six decades since its founding, the University of San Diego has achieved

distinction on many levels. It has outstanding faculty and exceptional students,

innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, centers and institutes,

acclaimed community outreach efforts and competitive men’s and women’s

athletic programs. The generous support of donors has helped make the university

a pre-eminent institution of Catholic higher education.

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Executive Officers

Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D.

President

Monsignor Daniel Dillabough ’70

Vice President, Mission

and Ministry

Timothy O’Malley, Ph.D.

Vice President,

University Relations

Julie Sullivan, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President

and Provost

Carmen Vazquez

Vice President,

Student Affairs

Deans

Mary K. Boyd, Ph.D.

College of Arts and Sciences

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School of Law

Paula A. Cordeiro, Ed.D.

School of Leadership

and Education Sciences

Sally Brosz Hardin, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.

Hahn School of Nursing and

Health Science

William R. Headley, C.S.Sp., Ph.D.

Joan B. Kroc School of

Peace Studies

David F. Pyke, Ph.D.

School of Business

Administration

Board of Trustees,

2008-2009

Officers:

Darlene Marcos Shiley, Chair

Frank D. Alessio, Vice Chair

A. Eugene Trepte, Secretary

Kaye M. Woltman, Treasurer

Members:

Manuel Barba, M.D.

R. Donna Baytop, M.D.

Gene Bell

Sandra A. Brue

Gregg Carpenter

Bishop Salvatore Cordileone

Richard K. Davis

Ronald Fowler

Augustine P. Gallego

William Geppert

Margarita Palau Hernandez ‘82

Robert A. Hoehn

Patricia M. Howe

Sister Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ

Peter Hughes

Keith A. Johnson

Roger A.P. Joseph ‘74

Donald R. Knauss

Margot A. Kyd

Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D.

Luis Maizel

James V. Mazzo

James B. McCarthy

Liam E. McGee ‘76

Henry L. Nordhoff

Tina Nova, Ph.D.

Sister Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ

James C. Peters ‘84

Monsignor Lawrence Purcell ‘62

John T. Redmond ‘80

John M. Robbins, Jr.

David H. Shaffer

Herbert B. Tasker

Shelley Thompson

Yolanda Walther-Meade

Patricia A. Woertz

CREDITS

Senior Director/ Editor:

Julene Snyder

Senior Creative Director/

Designer:

Barbara Ferguson

Assistant Vice President,

Public Affairs:

Pamela Gray Payton

Writers:

Ryan T. Blystone

Kelly Knuf ken

Julene Snyder

Illustrator:

Allan Burch

Special thanks to Monsignor

Daniel Dillabough ‘70 and

Sister Virginia Rodee ‘57

(M.A. ‘74), RSCJ for generously

giving of their time and

expertise for this project.

For additional information

about the University of

San Diego, please contact

the Office of Public Affairs

at (619) 260-4681.

To learn more about giving

to USD, contact the Office

of Development at

(619) 260-4820.

University of San Diego

5998 Alcalá Park

San Diego, CA 92110-2492

www.sandiego.edu

The 2009 President’s Report is

printed with vegetable-based inks

on paper certif ied in accordance

with FSC standards, which support

environmentally appropriate,

socially benef icial and economi-

cally viable management of the

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President’s Report is published as

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Communications and the Office of

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