SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Programs
Paideia Academic Program
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THE UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY MISSION IS FOSTERING A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS IN BOTH ITS FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY THAT IS SELF-CRITICAL AND TOUGH-MINDED, AND THAT MAINTAINS RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS. THROUGH ITS PAIDEIA PROGRAM, THE UNIVERSITY TRANSCENDS CONVENTIONAL APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH A STUDENT-DRIVEN, FACULTY-LED EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, PROMOTES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ACADEMIC COURSES, OFFERS INTERCULTURAL AND DIVERSITY EXPERIENCES, ENCOURAGES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORTS COLLABORATIVE OR GUIDED RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORKS. FOR THE YEAR, THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED SERVICES TO 1,543 STUDENTS IN ITS ACADEMIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS. MOST OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ENROLLMENT IS TRADITIONAL COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS, AND FOR THE FALL 2021 SEMESTER, 98.4% WERE ENROLLED FULL-TIME (12 OR MORE CREDIT HOURS FOR THE SEMESTER). THE STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO WAS APPROXIMATELY 12:1 IN THE CURRENT YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 97% OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVED INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. APPROXIMATELY 59% OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVED NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$68.7MComprehensive Student Services
STUDENT SERVICES: THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO SUPPORT ITS PRIMARY ACADEMIC MISSION THROUGH ROBUST STUDENT SERVICES FOR ITS PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS. STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, STUDENT ACTIVITIES, RESIDENTIAL LIFE ADMINISTRATION, CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES, STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES, NCAA III ATHLETICS, INTRAMURAL SPORTS, AND OTHER SERVICES VITAL TO SUPPORT A RESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC COMMUNITY OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER AND QUALITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$11.8MAuxiliary Enterprises Operations
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES, INCLUDE STUDENT RESIDENTIAL CENTER OPERATIONS AND FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS. FOR THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 63.20% OF THE STUDENT BODY LIVED ON CAMPUS IN RESIDENTIAL CENTERS. RESIDENTIAL CENTERS INCLUDE LIVING/LEARNING CENTERS WHICH INTEGRATE CLASSROOM AND OTHER EXPERIENCES INTO THE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT. FOOD SERVICES IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL STUDENT USAGE, FACULTY, STAFF, AND GUESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES EXPENSES INCLUDE DEPRECIATION, INTEREST, AND PHYSICAL PLANT EXPENSE ALLOCATIONS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$9.7M
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