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CityU Becomes a Partner for Veteran Supportive Campuses

On September 30, 2015, City University of Seattle proudly signed a memorandum of understanding with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA) to become a Partner for Veteran Supportive Campuses. By signing this agreement, CityU agrees to uphold the eight keys of success as outlined by WDVA here, while pursuing the Principles of Excellence as stated by…
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Teaching Faculty at CityU – A Culture of Leadership

Back in March, 2015, over 60 CityU faculty and administrative staff converged in our Seattle headquarters to participate in our second annual Faculty Development Conference. The day was filled with excitement and celebration, as contributors to the first three volumes of our “Proven Practices in Higher Education” presented their main ideas in concurrent sessions throughout…
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Doctoral Student Profile: Dawn Martin

Written by Dr. Joel Domingo Dawn Martin has always known a life of volunteering and helping others. In high school, she volunteered to work in a Special Day classroom a few hours a month. After that, she worked at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities and then volunteered with Habitat for Humanity where…
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CityU Newsletter September 2015
Shane Decker: Dad, Boeing Employee, CityU Student We had the pleasure of talking to Shane Decker, a student in CityU’s Bachelor of Management (BAM) program. With several years of professional experience under his belt and a full-time job at home and at Boeing, CityU’s performance-based method was a great choice for Shane. This option allowed…
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Student Profile: Fay Andersson, Business Owner and MBA Graduate
We had the opportunity to catch up with Fay Andersson, founder and owner of Louie de Coton and graduate of CityU. Here is what she had to say about how her degree at CityU helped her as a business owner… When did you graduate from CityU? I graduated in 2003 from City University of Seattle with…
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Dr. Wanda Billingsly: Influencer, Educator, Doctoral Graduate

The School of Applied Leadership is honored to announce the graduation of Dr. Wanda Billingsly. Dr. Billingsly successfully defended her dissertation over the summer. Her study, Preparing Teachers to Close the Achievement Gap Through use of Culturally Responsive Practice: Changes in Pedagogical Practice, examined teachers’ perceptions of the type of culturally responsive training and professional…
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CityU Recognized for Student Mobility Program

City University of Seattle was recently invited to participate in a panel discussion on student mobility. The panel, “Higher Education in the Global Context,” was sponsored by CityU’s partner, CETYS Universidad, in Baja California and was a part of the 54th founding anniversary celebration of CETYS. City University of Seattle’s President Richard Carter joined an…
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Using Technology for Practicing Language Outside of Class: Faculty Suggestions

By WAL Faculty and Staff Practicing outside of class is extremely important for language learners. Sometimes it can be hard for them to stay motivated because they haven’t found the best online resources for their learning styles. We asked our World Language instructors what they suggest in class to help students practice independently what they…








