Institutional Advancement

Office of Institutional Advancement
    Guzman Hall, Room 103
    50 Acacia Avenue
    San Rafael, CA  94901
    Phone: 415-257-1396
    Fax: 415-257-0162
 
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Our Mission

Guided by the four ideals of Dominican education, the Office of Institutional Advancement serves the campus and the greater Dominican community by reflecting and preserving the history and traditions of the University and its alumni; by promoting the University's reputation as one of the Bay Area's leading institutions of higher education; and by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships which provide resources for the University's highest priorities.

Our Values

The Office of Institutional Advancement strives to serve the campus and greater Dominican community with:

Flexibility: We adapt to serve the changing needs of our constituents.
Understanding: We listen to the needs and wishes of others.
New ideas: We are creative and receptive to change.
Dedication: We bring passion and commitment to our work.
Respect: We treat each other and those we serve as we would like to be treated.
Appreciation: We communicate our gratitude.
Integrity: We act on the strength of our convictions.
Spirit of cooperation: We welcome the opportunity to serve others.
Intelligence: We trust our knowledge and experience.
No excuses: We acknowledge our mistakes and work to rectify them.
Good humor and a sense of fun: We believe in the power of smiles and laughter.

Our Vision

To engage the campus and greater Dominican community in the mission and activities of the University in order to secure the resources necessary to achieve Dominican's highest priorities and to promote the success of its accomplishments.