Roosevelt by the Numbers

Total Number of Students
7,163

By Campus
Chicago:

56%
Schaumburg:

35%
Online/Other:

9%

By Academic Level
Undergraduate:

55%

Graduate:

45%

By Course Load
Full-Time:

46%
Part-Time:

54%

By Academic College
Arts & Sciences: 36%
Business:

21%
Professional Studies: 18%

Education:

17%
Performing Arts:

8%

By Gender
Women:

68%

Men:

32%

By Ethnicity
African American: 22%
American Indian:

.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander:

4.5%
Caucasian:

49%
Hispanic:

8%
International:

5%
Other/Undeclared: 11%

Statistics as of October 2007

November 2007

Around Campus

Roosevelt Professor Named Illinois Professor of the Year
Roosevelt University Professor Steven A. Meyers has been selected as the 2007 Illinois Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  More information >>

Administrative Changes at University
Roosevelt President Chuck Middleton recently announced several administrative changes that will be taking place at the University.  More information >>

Exhibits at the Gage Gallery
The Gage Gallery on the first floor of the Gage Building at 18 S. Michigan Ave. shows work that is consonant with the mission of the University and its
ideals of social justice and to serve the educational and academic goals
of the University.  The current exhibit, "Technicalities: Digital Textiles by Illinois Teachers and Their Students," runs through Dec. 30.  The gallery is open to the public.  More information >>

Former Chicago Tribune Senior Editor to Speak on Campus
Charles Madigan, presidential writer in residence at Roosevelt and formerly senior editor, correspondent and columnist for the Chicago Tribune, will discuss and sign his new book -30-, The Collapse of the Great American Newspaper, on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Room, Auditorium Building.  More information >>

Roosevelt Snapshots

Christine Ebersole Performs at Auditorium Theatre

Tony-Award winner Christine Ebersole headlined the Auditorium Theatre's 2007 gala on Nov. 2. For the first time in many decades, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University was transformed into a glittering ballroom. Guests sat on the stage or on special platforms erected atop the orchestra level floor. The evening was sponsored by the Pasquinelli Family Foundation.

Student Support Services/Project Prime Celebration

LaBrian Carrington, developmental guidance specialist for Student Support Services/Project Prime, celebrated recently with some of the 67 Project Prime students who have grade point averages of 3.0 or higher. A recognition luncheon was held in the Auditorium Building for students who made the Project Prime 2007 Honor Roll.  Project Prime supports first-generation, low income and disabled students.

Hospitality Management Students Honored


Roosevelt Hospitality Management students and advisors attended the Marriott Foundation Employer Recognition Gala at the Renaissance Hotel in honor of their service learning project. Richard Marriott (center), one of the founders of the Marriott hotel empire, thanked the students for their work on the Foundation's behalf.

CCPA Master Class Features Hershey Felder

Hershey Felder, an internationally known actor and pianist, works with Roosevelt University student David Schofield during a master class for pianists. Schofield, a resident of Manchester, United Kingdom, was one of 10 RU pianists and singers participating in "The Real Thing" master classes and competition. The students competed for $6,000 in prize money. Felder, a member of the Chicago College of Performing Arts Board, is the creator and star of George Gershwin Alone and Monsieur Chopin.

Dates to Know

Currently	Advising & registration for Spring & Summer 2008 classes
Nov. 15	Final extended tuition payment due
Nov. 21-25	Thanksgiving break - university closed Nov. 22-25
Dec. 14-20	Final exams
Dec. 21	Commencement
Dec. 28	Students view Fall grades on RU Access
Jan. 21	MLK, Jr. Day - university closed
Jan. 28	Spring classes begin

 

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