USD MAGAZINE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO / SPRING 2012 WHICH CAN LEAD TO A BETTER WORLD. TRANSFORMATION LIFE ITSELF IS ABOUT THE QUEST FOR 66040USD_BC_P5.indd 2 2/2/12 8:48 AM POINT OF VIEW USD MAGAZINE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO [president] [ r a l l y r o u n d ] Mary E. Lyons, PhD [ v i c e p r e s i d e n t o f university relations] IT TAKES A COMMUNITY Timothy L. O’Malley, PhD HELLO! [assistant vice president USD students rely on legions of allies and fans o f p u b l i c a f f a i r s ] Pamela Gray Payton [email protected] n 1996, then-First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton famously referenced the proverbial, [editor/senior director] “It takes a village to raise a child.” She suggested that the American spirit of indepen- Julene Snyder Idence and self-reliance notwithstanding, our children are, in fact, encouraged and [email protected] molded and nurtured and educated (or not) by the people they encounter on their [ a s s o c i a t e e d i t o r ] journey to adulthood. Mike Sauer So, too, are today’s students at the University of San Diego dependent upon the influ- [email protected] ences, guidance and assistance of an entire university community in their pursuit of their [senior creative director] goals. They slowly come to the realization of the legions of allies and fans who have Barbara Ferguson [email protected] helped them get to USD and of those already here waiting to assist them, directly and indirectly, to succeed in college, graduate school or law school and to fulfill their dreams in a highly competitive and changing world. [ w r i t e r s ] IT’S Ryan T. Blystone New USD students and their parents and families are greeted in their first days on campus by their fac- Karen Gross ulty preceptors, their resident assistants, their preceptor assistants, residence hall ministry staff, their peer Sandra Millers Younger counselors, their tutors and administrators and staff throughout the institution. Their faculty mentors, their Trisha J. Ratledge coaches and teammates, club advisors and student government representatives sustain them. Eventually, [ u s d m a g a z i n e ] their newfound USD friends, influences and choices shape them. USD Magazine is published by the University of San Diego for its alumni, parents and friends. Whether they are enrolled in a four- or five-year baccalaureate program, a one- or two-year master’s degree Third-class postage paid at San Diego, CA program or a three-year law degree regimen, USD students journey to the next stage of their lives surrounded 92110. USD phone number: (619) 260-4600. by others whose personal and professional investments in their success are important, meaningful and pro- [class notes submissions] found. But the academic, athletic, social and spiritual support that our students receive is only part of the Send Class Notes to the address below or story. Year after year, an increasing number of students seek essential financial aid and assistance to meet the email them to: [email protected]. USD Magazine Class Notes FOR rising cost of a baccalaureate or graduate degree. They place themselves squarely at the heart of one of the greatest challenges currently facing USD and hundreds of other campuses nationwide. University Publications University of San Diego Students on the University of San Diego’s The nonprofit enterprise of higher education is not immune to the impact of a distressed economy 5998 Alcalá Park and rising inflation. Faculty and staff salaries, campus infrastructure and utilities, necessary academic and San Diego, CA 92110 telefunding team will be calling soon. They’re administrative services for students, and the panoply of athletic, social, community service, cultural and [ p o s t m a s t e r ] calling to help raise money for scholarships, recreational activities that are a part of the “total student experience” all add to the costs of keeping USD Send address changes to USD Magazine, valued and viable in a highly competitive environment. Advancement Services, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110. faculty enrichment, new buildings, technological As the cumulative cost of post-secondary education in America continues to increase, so too does the need for student assistance from a wider variety of sources. Tuition and fee revenues alone underwrite [be blue go green] USD Magazine is printed with vegetable- updates and other campus projects. about 80 percent of the average cost of educating today’s student at USD. The remaining 20 percent must based inks on paper certified in accordance be covered by auxiliary income, endowment earnings, limited and ever-shrinking state and federal grants with FSC® standards, which support envi- ronmentally appropriate, socially beneficial YOU! and appropriations, student loans and philanthropy. and economically viable management of The availability of financial aid is a leading factor in most students’ decision to attend USD and a chief the world’s forests. determiner of USD’s competitiveness for top-quality students. The vast majority of students at USD — [0212/65600] 70 percent of our undergraduates, 75 percent of our graduate students and 88 percent of our law students — are flanked by a cadre of benefactors whose investments of time, expertise, service, and yes, finan- cial support contribute to their success at the university and beyond. These are the faculty, staff, alumni, parents and grandparents, campus neighbors, individual donors, corporate sponsors, vendors and other friends whose contributions combine to help keep USD affordable for the nation’s best and brightest. When the phone rings from USD’s Telefunding And, indeed, USD attracts the best and brightest. Today, less than half of our freshman applicants are accepted for admission. Their average GPA is 3.92. Their average basic SAT score is 1250. They are bright, Center, it’s a student calling, and no matter talented and determined. But without our help, their success at USD is far from assured. It takes all of us — our entire university community — to assist the next generation of business men and women, entrepre- what the initiative — it’s for you! neurs, civic leaders, health care professionals, educators, attorneys and peacemakers to achieve their goals and succeed us in shaping the world they will inherit. — Timothy L. O’Malley, PhD, Vice President of University Relations To learn more, go to www.sandiego.edu/giving or call (619) 260-4724. 66040USD_BC_P5.indd 4 2/2/12 8:48 AM LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [back and forth] fit both USD students and soci- Catholic institution. This means and trustees of the University of San ety as a whole. that all Christian students, whether Diego reiterate their dedication to — Elizabeth Mueller Catholic or not, should be encour- USD’s mission: “The University of Director of Development aged and provided opportunities San Diego is a Roman Catholic School of Business Administration to develop a deeper relationship institution committed to advancing with Jesus. Those who believe in academic excellence, expanding Feeling the Love God, but not in Jesus as the Christ, liberal and professional knowledge, Loved, loved, loved your article should also be given opportunities creating a diverse and inclusive about the MEPNs (“Uncondition- and encouragement to deepen community, and preparing leaders al Love,” Fall 2011)! Thank you so their relationship with God. And dedicated to ethical conduct and much for putting such a positive those who see no place for religion compassionate service.” — Editor spotlight on this group of awe- in their lives should be respected, some students. but will hopefully be affected by — Kathy K. Marsh, MSN, RN, CNS the atmosphere at USD. Assistant Professor Values and altruism are, of Clinical Placement Coordinator, course, important. USD Magazine is Impact Continues MSN and CNS Programs full of those examples. All values, I really enjoyed reading the article and the desire to serve others, ulti- about the Community Service- mately come from gratitude to Learning, titled, “A World of Differ- God, flowing from a personal rela- ence” (Fall 2011). USD does an tionship with Him. exemplary job at promoting the Catholic character and outreach importance of community service, is the purpose of a Catholic univer- not only in San Diego, but also on sity. In my case, my personal rela- a global level. Having participated A Personal Relationship tionship with Jesus deepened tre- in one of the Tijuana service trips I have a comment about the list of mendously while I was at USD, and as well as service learning through strategic directions that were this has served me my whole life. Correction my classes, I have been able to printed in the “Etc.” section of the — Paul Freter ‘77 I really enjoyed your USD Maga- experience this firsthand. Fall 2011 issue of USD Magazine. zine article about Fanny Maizel — Devin Ludwig ‘11 I continue to be surprised that USD’s new strategic directions are (“Closer to Fine,” Fall 2011). How- when the university reports on not intended to be listed in any sort ever, her master’s degree was Credit Where It’s Due strategic planning or mission, of ranked order. Rather, all six of mistakenly identified as Counsel- I was delighted to see the exten- it tends to be a long list, among these are seen as essential to the ing. She received a Master of Arts sive feature story about USD’s which is somewhere placed continued vitality of the University in Marital and Family Therapy. School of Business and School of “Catholic character and out- of San Diego, and most would — Todd Edwards, PhD Peace Studies’ Center for Peace reach,” or words to that effect.