CHARISM

Catholic Higher Education Alliance of Rising Institutions in Service and Mission

Partners in Reimagining the Future of Catholic Education

CHARISM brings together leading Catholic, Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving institutions located in major metropolitan areas to develop high-impact student experiences, new education pathways, faculty collaboration, joint research, cross-registration opportunities and shared co-curricular initiatives.

CHARISM unites institutions across geographies, cultures, and languages to expand opportunities for students, amplify Catholic identity, and serve as a national model for educating concerned and enlightened citizens of the global community.

The Universities

University of the Incarnate Word

Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio has paved ways for students to experience transformational Catholic education. UIW was the first institution to offer higher education for women in central and south Texas and now continues to forge new roads for every student to reach their full potential and create positive change in the modern world.

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Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

Founded in 1880 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is Puerto Rico’s oldest educational project. Our 34-acre green campus in Santurce offers 13 residences, a vibrant student life, and serves over 5,300 students. We offer a global learning experience and a 21st-century curriculum through our five academic schools. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

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University of Mount Saint Vincent

Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers a nationally recognized liberal arts education and an array of professional fields of study. Committed to educating the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational, and career opportunities of NYC, UMSV equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, accomplishment, and leadership in the 21st century.

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Dominican University

Founded in 1901, Dominican University is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution with campuses in River Forest and Chicago, Illinois. As Chicago's premier Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institution, Dominican is consistently recognized as a leader in academic excellence and value. U.S. News & World Report ranks Dominican University in the top 25 of Midwest regional master’s level universities, and #1 in Illinois for Best Value and ensuring the social mobility of its graduates.

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Academic Opportunities

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A New Model for Occupational Therapy

Faculty at Dominican and UIW are exploring the potential of a satellite campus at Dominican, led by UIW San Antonio faculty. The initial framework includes a bilingual core curriculum and a focus on faith-based clinical experiences.

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A Pathway for Pre-Physician Assistant Students

Students pursuing further preparation for careers as Physician Assistants (PA) at UIW and partner institutions would take part in a shared PA career readiness course that encompasses an online didactic component, robust portfolio development, and a summer immersion experience at the PA facilities at Dominican or Mount Saint Vincent.

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A Global Study-Away Opportunity in Nursing

To support Nursing students’ bilingual development and Mission-integrated clinical formation, a joint immersion experience to Puerto Rico, Guatemala or the U.S.-Mexico border is under development.