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Washington University-A Brief Overview-
Mark S. Wrighton Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry
Higher Learning Commission Site Visit
September 22, 2014
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Founded in 1853 and located in downtown St. Louis, the University moved to its current location in 1905, following the World’s Fair and Olympics held in 1904.
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Washington University: History and Fiscal Data
• Founded February 22, 1853 by Wayman Crow, in honor of William Greenleaf Eliot
• Student body, ~6600 undergraduates and ~6500 graduate and professional students
• Living alumni, ~125,000• Total number of employees, ~13,000• Operating budget, ~$2.5 billion• Invested funds, ~$8 billion• 22 Nobel prizes in chemistry, economics,
medicine, and physics
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Washington University
• Arts & Sciences
• Engineering and Applied Science
• Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
• Olin School of Business
• Brown School of Social Work
• Law
• Medicine
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Washington University in St. Louis
2014, top overlap schools: Duke, Harvard, Northwestern, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Yale
~29,000 applications for 1737 positions
~50/50 female/male
Ave. SAT of 1484
Brookings Hall
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Student EnvironmentSouth 40 Redevelopment
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Lofts of Washington University75 kW of Solar Photovoltaic Electricity
From the South
From the North
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Danforth University Center
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Academic FacilitiesEngineering: Green, Brauer, Whitaker Halls
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Harry and Susan Seigle HallSocial Sciences & Law
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Kemper Art Museum & Walker HallFox School of Design and Visual Arts
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Olin Business SchoolMay 2, 2014 Dedication
Bauer Hall Knight Hall
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BJC Institute of Health at Washington University
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Plan for ExcellenceKey Objectives
• Improve diversity, gender balance, and inclusiveness
• Further strengthen undergraduate program• Enhance graduate and professional
programs• Build on strength of Medicine and Social
Work• Develop more financial aid support
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Overarching Goal:
Enhance our leadership today to benefit America and the world tomorrow.
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Plan for ExcellenceUniversity-wide Initiatives
• McDonnell International Scholars Academy
• Institute for Public Health
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Gephardt Institute for Public Service
• International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability
• John C. Danforth Center on Religion & Politics
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Campaign Goal
$2.2 billion
$1.625 billion Raised to Date
(9/12/14)
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Campaign Pillars1. Preparing the leaders of tomorrow2. Advancing human health3. Inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship4. Enhancing the quality of life for all
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Medical School Research Building
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Brown School ExpansionLooking from Northeast
Looking to North
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Gary and Rachel Sumers Recreation Center
Expanded, Renovated Athletics Center
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Campaign Achievements
1.81 endowed chairs, >$160 million2.~$260 million for financial aid3.~$190 million for facilities
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• Increasing energy efficiency has been a long term program
• Over the past decade, significant efforts have been made to maximize our sustainable initiatives while reducing our carbon footprint
• We have made great progress -- but there are strategic opportunities that will further increase energy efficiency
WUSTL Sustainability Background
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Energy Efficiency Legacy Goal: Reduce GHG by 22% by 2020
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Investment to Improve Energy Efficiency
Commitment to invest $30,000,000 in energy efficiency and GHG reduction projects over 5-7 years
$5.4 million annual savings (of $22M)
~50,000 metric tons of CO2 reduction annually
Reductions are being achieved:
Updated campus LEED standards
7 Heat Recovery Chillers installed since 20107 Heat Recovery Chillers installed since 2010
Ongoing retrofit of interior and exterior campus lighting Ongoing retrofit of interior and exterior campus lighting
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Challenges Ahead• Ferguson tragedy and its aftermath
• Strengthening socioeconomic diversity and building inclusiveness
• Federal spending for research
• Attracting and retaining talented faculty
• Improving efficiency, lowering costs
• Maintaining momentum