USD Annual Report 1979/80

University of San Diego Archives

This first annual report is the University's way of accounting to

The independent University which bears the city 's name was chartered in 1949. Today the University of San Diego includes the College of Arts and Science , School of Business Administration , School of Education, School of Law, Hahn School of Nursing , and the School of Graduate and Continuing Education . The years since the University's founding have evidenced a steady development. The San Diego College for Women, the first unit of the University at Alcala Park, began classes in February, 1952 . It was erected , financed , and equipped by the Society of the Sacred Heart. The second unit of the University, the College for Men, sponsored by the Diocese of San Diego , was opened in 1954. Its founder , the Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy , first Bishop of San Diego , envisioned its increasingly influential position in education both for the diocese and for the San Diego community. The first professional school on the Alcala Park campus , the School of Law, was inaugurated in 1954. Change and innovation have marked the educational development of the University of San Diego. In 1971, Author E. Hughes , Ph.D ., was appointed as the first layman President of the merging colleges . The early efforts to provide richer educational advantages to the students by sharing the curricula of the then separate colleges led to the full legal unification of the University of San Diego and the San Diego College for Women in July, 1972 . As a result of the unification , there now exists one board of trustees, one president , one administration , one faculty , and one student body. By the intent of its founders and by the mandate of its corporate declaration , the University is a Roman Catholic institution. Its distinctive characteristic within the pluralistic system of higher education is that it is both independent and Catholic. It is independent in that ultimate responsibility for the governance of the University lies in its Board of Trustees. It is Catholic by virtue of its commitment to the examination of the Catholic tradition as the basis of a continuing search for meaning in contemporary life .

you-our investors-for our stewardship. Its message is one of notable success. The University is financially sound and has had a balanced budget for the past five years. Consistent progress has been made on paying down the accumulated deficit in the current fund as shown in the financial statement included in this report. Your continued support has made it possible for us not only to maintain, but to enhance student services. This year these services included housing 1,190 residents on campus, counseling, financial aid, campus ministry, the Educational Development Center, the Educational Opportunity Program, career counseling, and the athletic programs. All of these are essential parts of the total educational environment provided to meet the USO student's needs. Included in this report you will find comparative charts that illustrate a 75.8 percent increase in enrollment since 1973, an increase that is surpassing predicted national goals. With enrollment at 4,428, we still continue to provide the individual attention so essential to effective education. The growth in enrollment, however, has created an urgent need for new facilities. To answer that need, the Discovery Campaign was begun early this year under the very capable leadership of Trustee and Campaign Chairman Helen K. Copley. Public announcement of the Campaign will be made in 1981. The USD family of dedicated staff, faculty and administrators is aware of the challenge it faces in planning and managing a growing institution in the 80 's . Review the successful fiscal year just ended. Envision the tasks ahead . Together, as partners, we can insure the success of the University as it strives toward greatness in its mission of education and service to the community.

The President's Message

History

Author E . Hughes President

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