Benedictine University Jobs in and around Chicago, IL

Company:
Benedictine University
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Location(s):
5700 College Rd
Lisle,  IL
60532-2851
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Phone:
(630) 829-6000
Industry:
Education / Training
Size:
100-499

Company Overview

Mission. Vision. Values.

It is impossible to convey in words the human warmth of spirit, love of teaching and dedication to student success that resonates throughout this University, but three words — mission, vision, values — express a great deal about the motivating spirit found in the Benedictine University family.

The mission of Benedictine University has evolved as a result of years of forward-thinking, goal-setting and character-building as an expression of what community members strive to instill in each student. They are in fact “words to live by,” based on a long and rich Benedictine tradition of learning, as well as personal and spiritual growth.

The University is built on vision — from the vision of life long learning that St. Benedict introduced more than 1,500 years ago, to the vision of Fr. Cosmas Vesely, O.S.B. who helped form this University into a leader in the field of science, to our modern-day leaders who seek to improve and move us forward all while keeping the strength of our Benedictine traditions alive. Our vision statement helps to articulate these many years of enlightenment.

Without values our mission and vision would not stand out. A values-based education is an important part of what sets us apart. The essential Benedictine values taught and lived out at this University seek to aid all students and community members in maintaining a life filled with purpose and meaning.

Benedictine University’s mission reflects devotion to assisting students in becoming responsible persons who will make positive contributions to society. The Benedictine University community provides instruction, counsel and life experiences that help students to acquire enduring knowledge and cultivate skills to:

• Communicate effectively, across cultural boundaries
• Reason and make informed judgments
• Identify and solve problems independently and cooperatively
• Develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning
• Understand the content, methodology and interrelationships of specific areas of study
• Pursue and communicate the truth
• Confront and resolve ethical issues and contribute to the work of social justice
• Benefit from diversity of opinions and cultures
• Value the interdependence of cultures and nations
• Exhibit stewardship toward self and environment
• Strive for a life lived in balance
• Foster appreciation and individual development of creative expression

Our History:

The Benedictine monks of St. Procopius Abbey founded Benedictine University in 1887 as St. Procopius College. The Benedictine Order bears the name of St. Benedict, born in 480, who is acknowledged as the father of western monasticism. In 528, he established the famed monastery of Monte Cassino. Standing in that long tradition of learning, the Benedictines of St. Procopius Abbey founded the College in Chicago, securing its charter from the state of Illinois in 1890.

The first building on the Lisle campus was dedicated in September 1901. It was gradually extended, and new buildings began to be added in the 1920s. The University was originally founded to educate men of Czech and Slovak descent, and in the early years most of the students were from that national group. The University became coeducational in 1968.

Since 1970, the University has changed in many ways. The campus facilities improved with the addition of a residence hall, physical education center, two athletic fields and a student center. In 2000, the University took a big step into the future in order to accommodate the needs of today’s students by building two new state-of-the-art learning facilities and adding independent apartment living.

Partnerships support the University’s growth in the 21st century. In 2003, Benedictine and Springfield College in Illinois partnered to bring Benedictine programs and services to Springfield, Illinois’ state capital. Benedictine partnered in 2004 with Shenyang University of Technology and Shenyang Jianzhu University in China to bring Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management Information Systems programs overseas as demands are high for American business programs.

Also in 2004, the University partnered with the Village of Lisle in the construction of The Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex, a multi-purpose facility featuring lighted athletic fields with a nine-lane track. Benedictine opened the Margaret and Harold Moser Center in Naperville in 2006 to meet the needs of adult students and area businesses.

Today, undergraduate enrollment has grown to more than 3,200. Total enrollment is nearly 5,300 with 46 bachelor’s degree, 13 master’s degree and two doctoral degree programs. Most Benedictine students are from the Chicago area and Illinois, although 47 states and more than 17 foreign countries are represented.