University of Providence (UP)

See schedule oat Providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate care for everyone - regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the future - today.together, our 117,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51 hospitals, 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, new mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The Providence family includes:-providence across seven western states-covenant health in west texas-providence facey medical foundation in los angeles, ca-kadlec in southeast washington-pacific medical centers in seattle, wa-swedish health services in seattle, waas a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Delivering services across seven states, Providence is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing the health of the american west to transform care for the next generation and beyond.through community benefit programs and other high-impact investments, we work to ensure basic health needs are met and serve to remove barriers to care, build community resilience and innovate for the future. Ministries and affiliates support organizations, programs and initiatives that improve health and well-being and increase equitable access to quality care at the community level and at scale across seven states.we are proud of our history and continued commitment to helping build a more equitable, sustainable future. Our steadfast commitment to responding to community need is one of the many ways ministries, affiliates and caregivers live out our shared mission and continue to serve as a vital safety net for those who are vulnerable.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... environmental, social, and governance standardsprovidence continues to advance a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion ("dei"), and environmental stewardship. In 2022, we elevated the work of dei, by restructuring resources with plans to align and scale dei strategies across the Providence family of organizations. We continue to execute on our integrated strategic & financial plan which clearly expresses our commitment and acceleration of this important work to address social, racial, and economic disparities in the communities we serve. Providence's social responsibility framework aims to deploy the assets of our system to support community health improvement, strengthen local economies and reduce our carbon footprint. We have implemented an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water usage, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel. We have also held environmental stewardship as one of the top priorities for our leadership incentive program to ensure alignment and momentum continues. In april 2022, Providence published its first environmental stewardship report, in which we reported 12 percent reduction in carbon emissions in seven key categories in our acute care facilities since our 2019 baseline. As of september 30, 2022, (the most recent data available), we have increased that reduction to 13 percent.university of providencea liberal arts University providing higher education services resulting in associates, bachelors, and master's degrees. Enrollment was 775 undergraduate and 483 graduate/professional students for the fall semester 2022 and for the spring semester 2023 unduplicated. The University of Providence was founded through the collaborative efforts of the sisters of Providence, the ursuline sisters, the catholic bishop of great falls and the civic community, all of whom recognized societal need for higher education. Its educational mission, sponsored by the sisters of Providence, continues to be the shared endeavor of dedicated people.the University cooperates with both private and public institutions to attain goals consistent with its educational purpose and values.the University continually and responsibly evaluates its operation and programs. It develops professional and career programs and continuing education courses designed in view of society's present and future needs as well as traditional academic degrees in appropriate fields. The University offers students a foundation for actively implementing gospel values and the teaching and healing ministries of jesus. It serves students of all beliefs who wish to take advantage of its programs. The faculty and staff of the University join with students in a cooperative and enthusiastic search for truth. The University is guided in its pursuit of this search for truth, while paying appropriate attention to sustainability, through assessment of progress on our institutional core themes: core theme #1 - academic excellence: is the primary pursuit for all students, faculty and staff. Without exception, we uphold the highest academic standards across all programs.core theme #2 - student experience: students undergo a distinctive and transformative experience that prepares them to pursue their lifetime calling and make the world a better place.core theme #3 - mission effectiveness: driven by our mission, we will provide world-class liberal arts and health professions programs while focusing on operational efficiency to deliver on our vision for sustainable growth.new programs, 2022-2023:in its continuing effort to fulfill the University mission, the legacy of the sisters of Providence, and the University's core themes, the University approved the following new programs in the 2022-2023 academic year: -vander werff traditional on campus bsn program (pre nursing and nursing)- fall 2023 start -master of healthcare administration concentrations -master of healthcare administration, community health investment concentration - fall 2023 start -master of healthcare administration, health justice concentration - fall 2023 start -mission leadership certificate (12 credit undergraduate certificate) - fall 2023 start -applied mathematics major with applied math and quantitative business concentrations - fall 2023 start -post master's adult gerontology nurse practitioner certificate - approved in spring 23 for fall 2024 start