EAST-WEST UNIVERSITY

Programs

1. Financial aid and recordsEast-West University financial aid department provides adequate financial assistance to applicants who, without such aid, would be unable to attend the university. To that end, we offer a variety of financial aid packages to qualifying students. This year financial aid office awarded scholarships of $4,592,969 (42% of the tuiton) to our students.the records office maintains, preserves, and distributes students' permanent academic record and provides services to students and faculty at East-West University in the areas of academic policy, enrollment, and course information. Activities include registration, class scheduling, course offerings production and distribution, grade processing, catalog, graduation support, academic transcript delivery, and student enrollment. This year we were able to change our administrative managment system to elements and acquired element451 for crm.

   $4,902,673 spentof which $4,592,969 as grants
   43% of program spending

2. Physical facilities & student life centerthe student life center is a modern, open and brightly lit building designed to celebrate East-West University and its vibrant urban setting in chicago's south loop.the new student life center contains:ten floors of on-campus housing called the flats. Multi-purpose gymnasium, free for all students and dorm residents. A state-of-the-art fitness center, free for all students and dorm residents. A new library with expanded collection and state-of-the-art computers. Auditorium for large events, accessible to students and the community. Green features, including energy-saving heating and cooling systems and a green roof. A modern, inviting atrium-style space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of natural light. 24/7 on-site security and supervision.the expansion of east-west's campus extended the learning experience beyond the classroom and allowed students to interact freely with classmates, faculty, and the surrounding community. Additionally, the student life center provides east-west students with increased access to the south loop's civic and cultural resources, including harold washington library center, chicago museum campus,…

   $3,472,513 spent$2,247,359 earned by the program
   30% of program spending

3. Instructional and academic support, including the following degree programs:behavioral sciences the bachelor of arts degree program in behavioral sciences guides the student through an interdisciplinary group of courses which include criminal justice, economics, history, statistics, political science, psychology, and sociology. The program applies scientific research and sound understanding of major theories in the social sciences to understand and resolve critical social issues. The program helps provide students with the skills to succeed in graduate study of criminal justice, government, history, international relations, law, political science, psychology, public relations, sociology, social work, urban planning, and similar fields.biological sciencesin the heart of chicago's south loop, East-West University can help make your dream of a career in science or medicine a reality! Earn a bachelor's degree in biology and prepare for graduate, nursing, or medical school.careers in science, medicine, and health care begin with a foundational education in biological and physical sciences. East-West University provides an exceptional education in biology, chemistry, and physics, all of…

   $2,449,252 spentof which $4,374 as grants$10,974,202 earned by the program
   21% of program spending

4. Library and learning resources centerEast-West University library is on the fifth floor of the student life center. It has a shelving capacity for more than twenty thousand books and journals, an area of 14,000 square feet, and a seating capacity of 60. The library includes quiet group spaces, some with computers. Its spaces have been re-purposed to support and enable study, teaching and learning in order to meet students' team-active and collaborative learning needs. The library collection includes 15 databases providing full-text access to over 8,820 journals and other serial titles, 17 databases indexing over 16,669 journals and other serial titles, 48 electronic book reference sets, 20,000 plus monographs, and over 1800 films.the library provides a wide variety of resources to students and the university family. Orientation to the library and instruction in the use of information resources is made available to all students at the beginning of each quarter and throughout the academic year as needed.

   $160,403 spent
   1% of program spending

5. Admissions and retentionattending college is one of the most important life decisions that you will make. You may be in the process of deciding which university is right for you. The administration at east-west wants you to become familiar with as many aspects of the university as possible. The first step is for our admissions staff to discuss your goals, university programs, transfer credit opportunities and scholarship options. The advisors help you navigate the process toward fulfilling your academic dreams.the office of counseling and student affairs serves to educate, engage, and empower each student at East-West University to realise their full academic and professional potential by collaborating with students, faculty, and staff. The office strives to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive and that embraces student diversity in all areas of the student's journey.

   $489,933 spent
   4% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $11,474,774.