SEARCH PROSPECTUS: CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER TABLE OF CONTENTS THE OPPORTUNITY 3 THE UNIVERSITY 3 THE PRESIDENT 4 THE CAMPUS 4 ACADEMICS 5 STUDENT LIFE AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 7 ATHLETICS 7 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 8 ADVANCEMENT 8 FACILITIES 8 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY 9 QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS 10 APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS 11 SEARCH PROSPECTUS: Chief Diversity Officer 2 THE OPPORTUNITY Saint Xavier University (SXU) seeks in its inaugural The CDO will lead and champion the development, Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) a courageous, implementation, coordination and assessment of collaborative, strategic and inspiring leader who has proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. a track record of building programs and partnerships This work will be accomplished in support of SXU’s to address the intersecting dimensions of diversity. strategic plan to create a learning community in which The successful candidate will bring emotional all have an opportunity to succeed. The CDO will hold intelligence and strong communication and conflict- a senior-level position, reporting to the President. resolution skills to complex issues in order to move the institution forward. The ideal candidate will also The CDO will be a visible and connected leader who have demonstrated skills in collecting and using data actively engages students, faculty and staff to further to assess needs and programs; familiarity with and behaviors, attitudes and policies that support equity support of shared responsibility and accountability and inclusion, and foster a sense of belonging. The in an academic setting; significant supervisory CDO will collaborate with University stakeholders to experience and demonstrated strengths in coaching assess potential barriers and develop strategies to and mentoring; and, the capacity to bring together recruit and retain a diverse workforce and assess the community resources in support of institutional change need for and recommend training initiatives designed and growth. to increase inclusivity and cultural competencies. THE UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Saint Xavier University is a distinguished four-year, Saint Xavier University, comprehensive, private Catholic institution located a Catholic institution on the scenic southwest side of Chicago. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and chartered in inspired by the heritage 1847, Saint Xavier holds the distinctions of being of the Sisters of Mercy, Chicago’s oldest Catholic university as well as the educates persons first Mercy institution of higher learning in the world. to search for truth, Initially founded as Saint Francis Xavier Academy for to think critically, to Females, Saint Xavier inaugurated college classes communicate effectively, in 1915, became co-educational in 1969 and gained and to serve wisely and the status of a university in 1992. Saint Xavier was compassionately in designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in support of human dignity 2014. and the common good. Grounded in Catholic identity, mission, and heritage, Saint Xavier University is committed to serving a diverse learning community in conjunction with our core values. The University belongs to all in its community, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, creed, Saint Xavier aims to transform the lives of a richly religion, gender, gender identity, abilities, age, sexual diverse student population through mission-focused orientation, nationality, or immigration status. Faculty, and student-centered curricular and co-curricular staff, and students are engaged in creating a climate experiences that are designed to prepare students for of purposeful inclusion by cultivating equity and responsible leadership and citizenship in a globalized providing opportunities for meaningful connections world. This challenging educational environment and service among diverse people, ideas and offers the powerful vision of integrating education perspectives, in search of truth and common good. with compassion and action to deepen students’ understanding of themselves, others and the needs of the world around them. SEARCH PROSPECTUS: Chief Diversity Officer 3 THE PRESIDENT Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., began her service as the 20th practices and institutionalized a service excellence president of Saint Xavier University in January 2017, initiative aligned with SXU’s core values of respect, having previously served as president of Wittenberg collaboration, responsiveness and effectiveness. SXU University as well as in multiple vice presidential and has also secured the largest federal grant in institutional academic dean roles at Rollins College. history, established the first endowed professorship, and since FY17 has reduced long-term debt by 47%, Known as a mission-driven and student-centered increased cash on hand by 288%, increased total administrator passionately committed to institutional financial assets by more than 312% and nearly tripled success, President Joyner has championed mission its endowment. Efforts under President Joyner’s integration efforts, inclusive excellence initiatives and leadership have resulted in SXU posting the strongest the alignment of organizational structure and resources financial ratios in more than a decade, allowing the to drive educational quality and improve institutional institution to invest in SXU’s dedicated faculty and staff performance. Under her leadership, SXU has shifted its with recent across-the-board salary increases as well strategic enrollment management strategy, expanded as equity adjustments and merit awards. academic and athletic offerings, adopted best practices, engaged in organizational restructuring, initiated President Joyner is passionate about improving multiple revenue-generating efforts and launched an diversity, equity and inclusion on campus and is a 2019 award-winning rebranding campaign all culminating in National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy dramatically improved institutional performance. (NIXLA) Fellow. During her tenure, SXU became one of 29 colleges across the state to form the Illinois During her presidency, SXU embarked on the Equity in Attainment (ILEA) initiative, a partnership STRIVE 2025: Pathways to Institutional Excellence, geared toward eliminating racial and socioeconomic Accountability and Sustainability Strategic Plan achievement gaps across student groups while (STRIVE 2025), enrolled its two largest and most increasing graduation rates by 2025. Institutional diverse first-year classes in its 175-year history, support has also expanded to advance equity-minded increased first-to-second year retention for three practices across the University. consecutive years, expanded high-impact educational THE CAMPUS Nestled in a quiet corner of one of the nation’s largest, most diverse cities, Saint Xavier University is home to nearly 3,500 students from 45 states and 13 countries. The University has one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2021) and one of the safest college campuses in Illinois (Niche, 2021). The Warde Academic Center is the campus’s central building with classrooms, computer and science labs, offices, McGuire Hall auditorium, the Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library and modern dining facilities. The campus includes five residence halls, a lovely quad and spring-fed pond — creating an oasis within an urban Chicago community. The Shannon Center, which is open to the community, features an exercise and weightlifting room, two basketball courts and a running track. The McDonough Chapel and Mercy Ministry Center is a free-standing building on campus giving witness to the faith-based values of the University and its traditions. SEARCH PROSPECTUS: Chief Diversity Officer 4 POINTS OF PRIDE Our Students • Most affordable Catholic university in Illinois for net price Latinx: 44.4% of attendance (CollegeNavigator.gov) White: 36.8% Black: 11.8% • One of the most diverse student populations among Asian: 2.6% universities in the Midwest (U.S. News & World Report, Multiracial: 2.1% 2021) Other: 3% • School of Nursing and Health Sciences ranks No. 4 as Male: 1,274 (34%) “Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs.” (U.S. News & Female: 2,490 (66%) World Report, 2020) Average Age of Undergraduate: 21 • Graham School of Management fosters more than Average Age of Graduate: 32 150 business relationships to provide students with experiential learning opportunities. Undergraduates with Financial Aid: 97% Our Faculty FAST FACTS 2020-21 Faculty with Terminal Degree: 86% Total Enrollment: 3,476 Full-Time: 133 Portion of Full-Time: 4 Undergraduate: 2,788 (90.2% Full-Time) Adjunct: 294 Graduate: 688 Graduates in 2019-20: 1,011 ACADEMICS Saint Xavier University is a 2020-2021 College of units: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graham Distinction that offers an outstanding educational School of Management and the School of Nursing experience with a well-rounded curriculum accredited and Health Sciences. Additionally, Saint Xavier offers by the Higher Learning Commission. SXU has student-faculty collaborative research opportunities provided innovative high-quality educational and a range of other high impact practice opportunities, experiences for 175 years, offering a variety of including service and leadership programs that provide undergraduate, graduate and degree completion students with enriched educational experiences to build programs, taught by more than 130 full-time faculty and on their talent, motivation