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EXCELLENCE IN TRUTH AND SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT 1 1 HISTORY OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2 LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 5 THE YEAR IN REVIEW 12 STUDENT ACCOLADES 15 HIGH-PROFILE VISITORS 16 ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS 24 FINANCIALS 28 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 29 ADMINISTRATION 2On HOWARD the cover: UNIVERSITY Inauguration 2014-2015 of Wayne ANNUAL A. I. REPORTFrederick, 17th president HISTORY OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY Since 1867, Howard has awarded more than 100,000 degrees in the professions, arts, sciences and humanities. Howard ranks among the highest producers of the nation's Black professionals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work and education. The University has long held a commitment to the study of The University competes in 19 varsity sports, including basketball, disadvantaged persons in American society and throughout the football, bowling, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, world. The goal is the elimination of inequities related to race, indoor and outdoor track and volleyball. Regarded as one of the color, social, economic and political circumstances. As the only most prestigious institutions of higher learning, current enrollment truly comprehensive predominately Black University, Howard is approximates 11,000 students from virtually every state, the one of the major engineers of change in our society. Through its District of Columbia and more than 70 countries. The University traditional and cutting-edge academic programs, the University traditionally has had the largest gathering of Black scholars across seeks to improve the circumstances of all people in the search for the globe. peace and justice on Earth. Howard has grown from a single-frame building in 1867 to more than 89 acres, including the six-story, 400-bed Howard University Hospital. Since 1974, it has expanded to include a 22-acre School of Law West Campus, a 22-acre School of Divinity East Campus, another 3/5-of-an-acre facility in northeast Washington and a 108-acre tract of land in Beltsville, Maryland. Howard prepares men and women to advance social justice and preserve human liberty. In each of its 13 schools and colleges, Howard University seeks to develop technically competent and morally committed individuals. The University's library system contains more than 1.8 million volumes, including the Channing Pollock Collection. The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center is recognized as one of the world's largest and most comprehensive repositories for the documentation of the history and culture of people of African descent in Africa, the Americas and other areas worldwide. HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT 1 LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Friends of Howard University: On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your support and interest in Howard University. The 2014-2015 Annual Report contains only a fraction of the highlights, accomplishments and activities of Howard University students, staff, faculty and alumni. Despite the many challenges of operating an affordable, world-renowned academic and research institution, Howard continues to meet these challenges and is a beacon of light for many who would not otherwise have an opportunity to make their dream of earning a degree a reality. As stewards of this institution, we are extremely proud of the items highlighted in this report. As Howard University approaches its 150th anniversary in 2017, we are mindful of the fact that the University is once again poised to showcase its achievements and legacy to the world. This milestone serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions of Howard alumni in making our society a much more inclusive and better place. It is a privilege to be associated with this great American institution. Thank you again for being an integral part of her legacy and future. In Truth and Service, STACEY J. MOBLEY, ESQ. Chairman of the Board of Trustees 2 HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY Dear Howard University Community: Since our last annual report, the plans for the President’s Commission on Academic Renewal have been implemented. The Hilltop is now home to a pair of new residence halls — College Hall North and College Hall South — as well as to the Interdisciplinary Research Building, a research space that will create synergies that lead to research opportunities among investigators across disciplines and provide core and user space to researchers. We are grateful for Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau’s foresight and diligence toward these projects. It is without a doubt that they will help to enhance the Howard University student experience. As we aim to develop the next trailblazers, provocateurs and world-renowned researchers of our time, Howard University students remain our top priority. Since its inception in 1867, Howard University has made significant strides, thanks to our dedicated students, faculty, staff and donors. Our student population and applicant pool continue to be robust and record-breaking. Howard has awarded more than 127,000 degrees and certificates. The male enrollment for the School of Law increased 25 percent in 2015, and in the same year, the male enrollment in the College of Dentistry increased 30.33 percent. The College of Medicine ranked among the top three schools meeting the nation’s medical needs, and the School of Business ranked among the top 10 MBA programs. In the last two years, the School of Law has moved up more than 30 places in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. Howard University remains committed to diversity and inclusion; this is evidenced by the fact that six of the University’s 13 academic deans are women. Thanks to my dedicated team, we continue to confer more on-campus Ph.D.s to African Americans than any other school in the nation. Every day that I set foot on this campus, I am inspired by the Howard University family that makes this institution unique. As outlined in this report, the University’s future is essential to the development of the global community. More than 18,000 students have applied for admission to the Capstone this year, compared with 15,000 students last year. The undergraduate alumni participation rate increased more than 50 percent between 2013 and 2015. This year, we have invested in leadership appointments and in administrative and facility updates, and we have received countless accolades for national recognition. With support from our generous donors and supporters, we have also been able to lessen the financial burden on our students with nearly $110 million in institutional aid. While we continue this wonderful journey, I thank you for your unwavering support of Howard University. As Howard’s 17th president, my goal is to enhance the Howard University legacy, ensure that we maximize our impact and guarantee that our students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Above all, we intend to remain true to the motto and pillars on which this University stands: Truth and Service. Excellence in Truth and Service, WAYNE A. I. FREDERICK, M.D., MBA President HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT 3 “ALL OF YOU WILL IMMERSE YOURSELVES IN A WORLD FULL OF OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGE. WHAT IS AMAZING TO ME IS THAT YOU ARE ENTERING AN AMERICA THAT MY GENERATION COULD BARELY IMAGINE.” – Ursula M. Burns, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Xerox Corporation 4 HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT THE YEAR IN REVIEW JULY 2014 AUGUST 2014 Howard University 17th President Appointed Howard University Hospital Named James D. Edwards Interim CEO The Howard University Board of Trustees accepted the unanimous recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee and voted James D. Edwards was named interim chief executive officer of to appoint Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, FACS, as the Howard University Hospital, effective Aug. 11. Edwards is a University’s 17th president. veteran hospital executive with more than two decades of senior leadership experience in health care management. The Presidential Search Committee, chaired by Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., included 15 alumni, nine trustees (including two trustees As interim chief executive, Edwards directs the day-to-day emeriti), five academicians, the Attorney General of California, activities at the hospital, including clinical and administrative a vice president of the Lumina Foundation and the Mayor operations, financial management, information technology and of Atlanta. community relations. He succeeds Herbert C. Buchanan Jr. Presidential Adviser Valerie Jarrett Spoke to YALI delegation NIH Awarded Center for Sickle Cell Disease $11 million in Grants White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett conducted an insightful Q&A session with delegates of the Young African Leaders Initiative The Center for Sickle Cell Disease, a division of the Howard on Howard’s campus July 18. University Hospital, garnered nearly $11 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants to study HIV resistance in The discussion centered on leadership skills, navigating difficult people with sickle cell disease and to support the development decisions and the importance of professional development. of the Center for Hemoglobin Research in Minorities, known Delegates asked about Jarrett’s career challenges as a professional as CHaRM. woman and the significance of being the first woman to serve as senior adviser to the president of the United States. The NIH awarded Howard about $7 million to develop CHaRM, which was planned as a center of excellence for the Dr. Frederick Received Congressional Citation study of hemoglobinopathies, iron metabolism and oxygen sensing. The Center for Sickle Cell Disease received close to In honor of Caribbean Heritage Month, President Wayne A. I. $2 million to continue research that indicated people with Frederick (B.S. ’92, M.D. ’94, MBA ’11), received a Congressional sickle cell disease might have certain resistance against HIV.