April 15, 2014
Western by the numbers
14,950 students
1,051 transfer students
95% undergraduates
22% students of color
160 major fields of study
200+ clubs and organizations
21:1 student-to-faculty ratio
4.3 years – average time to degree
90% faculty holding highest degree in their field
National Recognition
Best in the Northwest Highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest.
Named to Kiplinger’s 2013 list of 100 Best Values in Public Colleges and Universities
Top national producer among public master’s granting institutions for 2013 Fulbright Scholarship winners.
Named a “Military Friendly School” from G.I. Jobs
Ranked in Forbes Magazine’s 2012 list of Nation’s Top Colleges.
Among the top 5% of business schools globally.
Named to Aspen Institute Global 100 list as a Top 100 MBA Program in the world.
The Chronicle of Higher Ed’s Academic Workplace report names Western as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for.
First in Nation among medium-sized universities sending its graduates to the Peace Corps.
Western Locations
Conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and online.
• Anacortes
• Bellingham
• Bremerton
• Everett
• Port Angeles
• Poulsbo
• Seattle
• Tacoma
Western Locations
Conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and online.
• Anacortes
• Bellingham
• Bremerton
• Everett
• Port Angeles
• Poulsbo
• Seattle
• Tacoma
Western welcomes students to the front door of discovery.
• Engaging
• Inviting
• Distinctive
• Adventurous
• Collaborative
Active Minds Changing Lives
Partnership with Olympic College
July 2013 ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the creation of WWU Center at OC Poulsbo
Western on the Peninsulas
A collaboration to serve the communities and businesses on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas.
Western on the Peninsulas staff
Candice Merrill, Director of Operations
Kathy Johnson, Manager
Western Colleges on the Peninsulas
• Woodring College of Education
• Huxley College of the Environment
• College of Business and Economics
Woodring College of Education
• At OC Bremerton since 1990
• Programs:
– Educational Administration, M.Ed. and Principal Certification
– Human Services, B.A.
– Elementary Teacher Education, B.A.E. and Certification, Post-Bacc, Special Education Endorsement
Woodring College of Education Alumni
Thomasina Rogers, Principal
Green Mountain Elementary, CKSDSilverdale Chamber of Commerce Innovation
in Teaching winner 2011-2012
Photos courtesy MSPnet and Kitsap Sun
Julie McKean, Principal
Silver Ridge Elementary School, CKSD
• Celebrating 20 years on the Peninsulas
• 28% of current students receiving Veteran’s Educational Benefits
• Programs:
– Environmental Policy, B.A.
– Environmental Science, B.S.
– Cohort based, multi locations• Port Angeles
• Everett
• Poulsbo
Nancy Bluestein-Johnson, Program Manager
Troy Abel, Academic Program Director
Alumni Highlights
Kelli and Aaron Lambert• Met in program, graduated in 2009, married in 2012• Kelli recently hired as a planner by City of Bremerton
(formerly at Parametrix)• Aaron is a project manager for EPA in Seattle
Kimberly Jones• Environmental Health Specialist at Kitsap County Health
District • Tests streams for toxic pollutants• US Navy Reserve
College of Business & Economics
• Fall 2014 start
• OC Poulsbo
• Business Administration, B.A.
Among the top 5% of business schools globally.
Named to Aspen Institute Global 100 list as a Top 100 MBA Program in the world.
• Nearby - MBA in Everett
Meets 20 weekends per year
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Western Lecture Series
• Professional development courses
• Youth Programs (K-12) in partnership with City of Poulsbo Parks & Recreation
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Four signature programs:
• Western Kids Camp
• Odyssey of Science & Arts
• Grandparents “U”
• College Quest
How can you help?
• Provide introductions to:• Business community
• Major employers
• Schools
• Navy
• Ship yard
• …and more!
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