Salisbury University
Member since: 2019
Student population: 8,567 (7,650 undergraduate, 917 graduate)
Why We Value Being a Member of the Maryland Collaborative
Salisbury University (SU) values the opportunity to partner with the Maryland Collaborative in order to better share resources and best practices as well as offer greater support to our student body. While offering a number of exemplary alcohol education/reduction programs and initiatives, SU is delighted to stay on the cutting edge through its exchange with the Collaborative.
Campus Council and Governance Council Members
- Campus Council members: Dane Foust, Vice President of Student Affairs; Tiffany Arrington, SU Cares Program Manager; Val Randall-Lee, Dean of Students, Assistant VP of Student Affairs.
- Governance Council: Carolyn Ringer Lepre, President of Salisbury University.
About the School
Home to more than 8,700 students, Salisbury University (SU) has a reputation for excellence in public higher education. A leader in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ “Reimagining the First Year” initiative, SU brings creativity to an undergraduate curriculum emphasizing research, study abroad, professional internships, and community engagement. Its graduate programs are expanding throughout Maryland and abroad.
SU alumni are national leaders in their fields, including Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue, Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn, Warner Bros. Senior Vice President Barry Ziehl, and “Fearless Girl” sculptor Kristen Visbal. SU education graduates regularly are honored as Teachers of the Year, while the university’s nursing and health professionals are sought by some of the nation’s best hospitals.
SU built a tradition of student entrepreneurship long before the word was popular. Some $300,000 is given annually to the university to fund business startups, expansion, and innovation. A $5.5 million gift announced in 2017 will support the Perdue School of Business and a new Center for Entrepreneurship. Student scholars live and learn on the beautiful 200+acre campus, which includes a new award-winning library as its academic hub.