In today’s fast-paced and globally connected professional world, technical skills alone are insufficient to ensure success. The University of St. Francis recognizes the pivotal role of “Power Skills” and professional etiquette in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. The “Professional Etiquette” program is a transformative initiative designed to equip our undergraduate juniors and seniors with the needed “power skills” required to excel in their future careers. “Power Skills” include networking, business dining etiquette, different types of professional dress, telephone, email and texting etiquette, and more! By supporting the Professional Etiquette program, donors contribute to students’ holistic development, preparing them for their first job and a successful career path. Join us in this mission to empower our students with the etiquette and skills that make a difference in the professional world.
The USF Pep Band has been spreading school pride for years, performing the USF fight song and familiar pop tunes at Fighting Saints’ athletic (football and basketball) games and the annual USF Homecoming tailgate. We invite you to return that support as this essential group seeks funds for uniforms, instruments, and additional sound equipment. Join us in ensuring the St. Francis spirit continues within the pep band for many years to come.
The pantry’s primary focus is to provide students, particularly commuter students on the USF campus, with financial means to access an on-campus meal plan or other food options during visits to campus to fulfill their basic nutrition needs. The nourishment pantry provides non-perishable food items for students to access in designated campus spaces. This pantry also supports and provides meal vouchers upon request when perishable food and hot meals are available. Join us in our mission to ensure no student goes hungry!
Mock Crime Scenes in Forensics can be an interactive, practical learning experience for CSJU students, enabling them to understand the criminal justice process better while mocking up a court case. The Mock Forensics Crime Scene Lab will provide the resources for a five-day analysis experience. During this lab, students will…
Join us as we provide hands-on experience essential for students as they work to execute a successful investigation.
Life can be very unpredictable, and students can sometimes find themselves in a situation where an obstacle is in their way, making it challenging to cover the costs of their tuition, books, and other fees. The We’ll Get You There fund provides a one-time micro-grant of up to $2,000 to students facing hardship covering student expenses. Join us as we work to remove obstacles for students experiencing hardship.
The Leach College of Nursing students utilize the Skills Lab to practice nursing-related skills and demonstrate competency in clinical practice. Simulation dummies, specifically bariatric skills dummies, and other lab resources, are the focus of this Day of Giving. These items will allow students to practice essential skills in a true-to-life environment and become proficient and confident before entering the healthcare world. Join us in ensuring our students have the resources and hands-on experiences they need to be incredible healthcare professionals.
The faculty and staff of the College of Education are dedicated to exemplifying best practices to prepare future educators who can adapt their teaching to meet diverse student needs. We have updated our College of Education courses to ensure full alignment with these standards in response to Illinois’ recent adoption of the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards. This alignment creates a need for resources that support culturally responsive teaching in today’s educational world. Support of this project would provide trade books and classroom materials to enrich our education programs. Join us in providing our students access to high-quality, culturally responsive instructional materials.
