Patricia McGuire
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Patricia McGuire, is the 14th president of Trinity Washington University
in Washington D.C.; she was appointed president in 1989.
, in Merion, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor of arts degree cum laude in political science from Trinity College, now Trinity Washington University
, in 1974 and her law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center
in 1977. McGuire was the Assistant Dean for Development and External Affairs for Georgetown University Law Center, where she was also an adjunct professor of law teaching courses in tax exempt organizations. She also was project director for Georgetown’s D.C. Street Law Project as well as a legal affairs commentator for the award-winning CBS children's newsmagazine “30 Minutes” and Fox Television’s “Panorama.”
During McGuire’s tenure, Trinity’s institutional accreditation was affirmed in 1996 and 2006 by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; in 2006 the Visiting Team report noted, “Transformed over the last two decades by dramatic changes and courageous and deliberate embracing of ‘paradigm shift,’ the University has remained remarkably faithful to its rich tradition, the founding vision of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: the special commitment to women, to the primacy of the liberal arts and to the Catholic intellectual, moral and social justice tradition.” During McGuire’s presidency, Trinity also secured accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) for its education programs and from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE) for Trinity’s RN-to-BSN program.
McGuire also established an academic program at THEARC (Town Hall, Education, Arts and Recreation Campus) in Southeast Washington, making Trinity the only university to offer college degrees east of the Anacostia River in D.C.
, the Washington Hospital Center
, the Washington Metropolitan Consortium of Universities, the National Defense Intelligence College
, the Women’s College Coalition, the UNIFI Mutual Holding Company and Acacia Life Insurance Company, and Goodwill
of Greater Washington. She is slated to join the boards of the American Council on Education
and United Educators in 2008. She serves on advisory boards and committees of the Girl Scouts of the USA
of the Nation’s Capital and the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative of the U.S. Department of Education. Prior service includes the boards of the Eugene and Agnes Meyer Foundation, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
, and Elderhostel
, as well as vice chair of the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association, and chair of the Commission on Lifelong Learning of the American Council on Education
.
In 2006, McGuire served on the independent advisory panel on governance for the American Red Cross
. In 2000, D. C. Mayor Anthony Williams and the D.C. Financial Control Board appointed President McGuire to a special term on the Education Advisory Committee overseeing the D.C. Public Schools. In June 1998, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin
appointed McGuire to serve as a member of the first-ever citizens’ advisory panel on coinage, the 8-member Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee, which recommended the image of Sacagawea
for the new dollar coin.
, Ward 5 in Washington and other civic and educational organizations.
on Trinity's website through which she offers commentary on contemporary issues.
Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University, founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is a Roman Catholic university located in Washington, D.C. across from Catholic University of America and the Dominican House of Studies...
in Washington D.C.; she was appointed president in 1989.
Early life and career
A native of Philadelphia, McGuire graduated from Merion Mercy AcademyMerion Mercy Academy
Merion Mercy Academy is a female, private, independent, Catholic, college preparatory school, teaching grades 9 through 12, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It is located in Merion, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia...
, in Merion, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor of arts degree cum laude in political science from Trinity College, now Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University, founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is a Roman Catholic university located in Washington, D.C. across from Catholic University of America and the Dominican House of Studies...
, in 1974 and her law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center is the law school of Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C.. Established in 1870, the Law Center offers J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. degrees in law...
in 1977. McGuire was the Assistant Dean for Development and External Affairs for Georgetown University Law Center, where she was also an adjunct professor of law teaching courses in tax exempt organizations. She also was project director for Georgetown’s D.C. Street Law Project as well as a legal affairs commentator for the award-winning CBS children's newsmagazine “30 Minutes” and Fox Television’s “Panorama.”
Trinity Presidency
McGuire is credited with the transformation of Trinity (Washington Post, April 7, 2002). Under her leadership, Trinity has nearly doubled its enrollment, expanded academic programs, completed its first successful capital campaign, became a university in 2004, and built the award-winning (Washington Business Journal, April 29, 2004), $20-million Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports, a state-of-the-art athletic center. McGuire has focused on meeting the educational needs of the Washington, D.C., community and today, Trinity educates more D.C. Public School graduates than any other private university in the city and in the nation.During McGuire’s tenure, Trinity’s institutional accreditation was affirmed in 1996 and 2006 by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; in 2006 the Visiting Team report noted, “Transformed over the last two decades by dramatic changes and courageous and deliberate embracing of ‘paradigm shift,’ the University has remained remarkably faithful to its rich tradition, the founding vision of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur: the special commitment to women, to the primacy of the liberal arts and to the Catholic intellectual, moral and social justice tradition.” During McGuire’s presidency, Trinity also secured accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) for its education programs and from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S...
(CCNE) for Trinity’s RN-to-BSN program.
McGuire also established an academic program at THEARC (Town Hall, Education, Arts and Recreation Campus) in Southeast Washington, making Trinity the only university to offer college degrees east of the Anacostia River in D.C.
Boards and Other Activities
McGuire is currently a member of the boards of directors of the Greater Washington Board of TradeGreater Washington Board of Trade
The Greater Washington Board of Trade is a network of business and non-profit leaders in Washington, D.C.Since its creation in 1889, the Greater Washington Board of Trade has provided advocacy, research, and programs for the area's business community...
, the Washington Hospital Center
Washington Hospital Center
Washington Hospital Center is the largest private hospital in Washington, D.C.. It serves as a teaching hospital for Georgetown University School of Medicine....
, the Washington Metropolitan Consortium of Universities, the National Defense Intelligence College
National Defense Intelligence College
see also main article Staff collegeThe National Intelligence University, , is an accredited education and research institution serving the United States Intelligence Community by preparing personnel for senior positions in the U.S...
, the Women’s College Coalition, the UNIFI Mutual Holding Company and Acacia Life Insurance Company, and Goodwill
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries International is a not-for-profit organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges...
of Greater Washington. She is slated to join the boards of the American Council on Education
American Council on Education
The American Council on Education is a United States organization, established in 1918, comprising over 1,800 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations....
and United Educators in 2008. She serves on advisory boards and committees of the Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
of the Nation’s Capital and the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative of the U.S. Department of Education. Prior service includes the boards of the Eugene and Agnes Meyer Foundation, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Founded in 1976, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is an organization of private US colleges and universities...
, and Elderhostel
Elderhostel
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization established in 1975 that allows senior citizens to travel and take educational programs in the United States and around the world...
, as well as vice chair of the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association, and chair of the Commission on Lifelong Learning of the American Council on Education
American Council on Education
The American Council on Education is a United States organization, established in 1918, comprising over 1,800 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations....
.
In 2006, McGuire served on the independent advisory panel on governance for the American Red Cross
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
. In 2000, D. C. Mayor Anthony Williams and the D.C. Financial Control Board appointed President McGuire to a special term on the Education Advisory Committee overseeing the D.C. Public Schools. In June 1998, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin
Robert Rubin
Robert Edward Rubin served as the 70th United States Secretary of the Treasury during both the first and second Clinton administrations. Before his government service, he spent 26 years at Goldman Sachs eventually serving as a member of the Board, and Co-Chairman from 1990-1992...
appointed McGuire to serve as a member of the first-ever citizens’ advisory panel on coinage, the 8-member Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee, which recommended the image of Sacagawea
Sacagawea
Sacagawea ; was a Lemhi Shoshone woman, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition, acting as an interpreter and guide, in their exploration of the Western United States...
for the new dollar coin.
Honors and awards
McGuire holds honorary doctorates from Georgetown University, the College of New Rochelle and the College of St. Elizabeth. In 2007 the Greater Washington Board of Trade honored McGuire as the “Leader of the Years,” one of only six women ever to receive this annual award from this regional business organization. Washingtonian Magazine named her a Washingtonian of the Year in 1993; Washingtonian has also recognized her on lists of the “100 Most Powerful Women in Washington” and “150 Most Powerful People in Washington”. The Washington Business Journal included her among the Women Who Mean Business award recipients in 2006. She has received honors and awards from the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital, Gallaudet UniversityGallaudet University
Gallaudet University is a federally-chartered university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing, located in the District of Columbia, U.S...
, Ward 5 in Washington and other civic and educational organizations.
Testimony, Speeches and Articles
President McGuire has given testimony before US Senate and House committees on a range of topics in higher education. She writes and speaks on a wide variety of topics concerning higher education and her articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Trusteeship, the LA Times and other publications. Unique among presidents in the Washington region, she also maintains a blogBlog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
on Trinity's website through which she offers commentary on contemporary issues.
Selected Testimony, Speeches and Articles
- Campus Communications in the Age of Crisis, The Presidency, The American Council on Education’s Magazine for Higher Education Leaders article, Fall 2007
- Report Card on Tax Exemptions and Incentives for Higher Education: Pass, Fail or Need Improvement?, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Testimony before the Senate Finance Committee
- Remarks for the Women's History Month Program of the Federal Triangle Partnership, Tuesday, March 14, 2006
- Testimony Before the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation, Concerning Higher Education Financial Assistance, September 22, 2005
- Remarks from Wells College Commencement, May 28, 2005
- Creativity, Innovation, Celebration: The Future of Women's Colleges, Remarks for the Centennial * Convocation of the College of New Rochelle, March 23, 2004
- President McGuire Gives Commencement Speech at Her Alma Mater, Merion Mercy Academy, in Merion, Pennsylvania, June 1, 2003
- Strategic Planning as the Roadmap to Renaissance, Published by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Current Issues in Catholic Higher Education publication, Winter 2003
- Freedom, Justice, Hope: The Witness of the University, Remarks to the Class of 2002 of Georgetown College, Georgetown University Commencement, May 18, 2002
- What to Expect When the Evaluators Arrive.... or... The Seven Deadly Sins of Accreditation Visits, Remarks for Middle States Conference of Chief Academic Officers, March 22, 2002