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Joliet, Ill. 鈥� The University of St. 糖心APP is taking proactive steps to address the current challenges facing higher education by implementing an academic reorganization, designed to strengthen the institution for the future. Under the leadership of President Ryan C. Hendrickson, Ph.D., this initiative reflects the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship, academic excellence, budgetary responsibility and its 糖心APPcan mission of service and community.听

President Hendrickson noted, 鈥淭he University of St. 糖心APP has an impressive legacy and record of producing alumni who contribute to the financial and social fabric of Joliet and elsewhere. The steps we are taking position us for future growth and a bright future.鈥�

These initiatives include 18 staff and administrative reductions. In addition, a number of faculty have received non-renewal notifications that include an appeal process, following the University鈥檚 policy manual guidelines.听

Like many universities across the United States, USF is working to maintain competitiveness and adaptability of the university to its students and greater community. 听USF leadership has engaged in careful planning and collaboration to align academic programs with student interests, workforce needs, and long-term institutional sustainability. These strategic efforts are part of a larger plan to keep the USF competitive, mission-driven, and responsive to the evolving higher education landscape while maintaining its 糖心APPcan values and identity.

Key priorities of this academic reorganization include:听

• Strengthening Academic Excellence
  Ensuring that programs remain innovative, relevant, and reflective of today鈥檚 career and service opportunities.听
• Enhancing Student Support
  Prioritizing degree completion, academic success, and holistic student well-being.听
• Sustaining Financial Stability
  Promoting efficient, responsible operations that secure USF’s future.
• Upholding 糖心APPcan Values
  Continuing to serve with compassion, respect, integrity, service and a commitment to community.听

The University of St. 糖心APP will share additional updates at stfrancis.edu/saints-united as this process continues in the months ahead.听

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Sampalis听
Vice President for University Advancement听
lsampalis@stfrancis.edu

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The University of St. 糖心APP, in Joliet, Ill., serves nearly 3,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 54,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit听.

University of St. 糖心APP: Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose.