February 2012 Dear Members of the ICEL Community, For those of you ministering in school communities or other non- profits, here’s a quote that may sound familiar: “Since the start of the financial crisis, social -service groups have faced decreased donations, steep government cuts, and significant delays in government payments, all while the demand for their services has been increasing.” This observation comes from the December 8, 2011 issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Everyone I know in educational ad- ministration and leadership has been navigating the challenges of the recession for the past several years, a period which has taken a toll on enrollments, salaries, hiring, growing and improving programs, fundraising, and serving the needs of students. “Many nonprofits that are forced to close have good programs, smart employees, and even successful fundraising,” the article in The Chronicle continues. A consultant quoted in the article says, “What does them in is how they manage their finances. You can have this great car and a great stereo, but if you never change the oil, the engine is going to seize up on you.” Managing finances. For so many who take on leadership positions in Catholic education, financial management is often not their primary skill set. The educational administrator is a gifted teacher, a creative curriculum and program developer, a generous mentor and col- laborator, a committed Catholic, but not an MBA. Without some background in finance, however, the Catholic educational leader and the institution s/he leads will struggle — particularly in the current challenging economic climate. As the author of The Chronicle article opines, “If you have limited dollars and you’re just trying to keep the lights on, you’re not thinking strategically about the kinds of programs that will, at the end of the day, bene- fit the kids.” The Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership recognizes the need for financial man- agement training as we accompany and support administrators and leaders in all levels of Catholic education. Earlier this academic year, ICEL included our Business and Finance course as a requirement for our degree programs; previously, the class was an elective. Continued on page 3 Fr. Steve Katsouros, S.J., ICEL Director Director’s Message Director’s Message 1 Fr. James Martin, S.J. Visits ICEL 2 News & Notes 4 Student & Alumni Updates 5 Trustees Conference 6 SummerWest 2012 9 2012 Events 10 Inside this issue: Volume 3, Issue 4
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February 2012
Dear Members of the ICEL Community,
For those of you ministering in school communities or other non-
profits, here’s a quote that may sound familiar:
“Since the start of the financial crisis, social-service groups have faced
decreased donations, steep government cuts, and significant delays in
government payments, all while the demand for their services has
been increasing.”
This observation comes from the December 8, 2011 issue of The
Chronicle of Philanthropy. Everyone I know in educational ad-
ministration and leadership has been navigating the challenges of the
recession for the past several years, a period which has taken a toll
on enrollments, salaries, hiring, growing and improving programs, fundraising, and serving
the needs of students. “Many nonprofits that are forced to close have good programs, smart
employees, and even successful fundraising,” the article in The Chronicle continues. A
consultant quoted in the article says, “What does them in is how they manage their finances.
You can have this great car and a great stereo, but if you never change the oil, the engine is
going to seize up on you.”
Managing finances. For so many who take on leadership positions in Catholic education,
financial management is often not their primary skill set. The educational administrator is a
gifted teacher, a creative curriculum and program developer, a generous mentor and col-
laborator, a committed Catholic, but not an MBA. Without some background in finance,
however, the Catholic educational leader and the institution s/he leads will struggle—
particularly in the current challenging economic climate. As the author of The Chronicle
article opines, “If you have limited dollars and you’re just trying to keep the lights on, you’re
not thinking strategically about the kinds of programs that will, at the end of the day, bene-
fit the kids.”
The Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership recognizes the need for financial man-
agement training as we accompany and support administrators and leaders in all levels of
Catholic education. Earlier this academic year, ICEL included our Business and Finance
course as a requirement for our degree programs; previously, the class was an elective.
Continued on page 3
Fr. Steve Katsouros, S.J.,
ICEL Director
Director’s Message
Director’s Message 1
Fr. James Martin, S.J. Visits ICEL
2
News & Notes 4
Student & Alumni Updates
5
Trustees Conference 6
SummerWest 2012 9
2012 Events 10
Inside this issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4
Page 2 ICEL Moni tor Volume 3 , Issue 4
Bestselling Author and Colbert Chaplain Visits USF and ICEL
By Angélica Nohemi Quiñónez, ICEL Monitor Editor and M.A. candidate
On February 6, the University of San Francisco welcomed the Rev. James Martin,
S.J. to campus for a free public lecture sponsored by University Ministry and
hosted by Fr. Steve Katsouros, S.J., director of ICEL. Fr. Martin, a long-time
friend and brother Jesuit of Fr. Katsouros, shared stories and insights from his
most recent work, Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at
the Heart of the Spiritual Life. Fr. Martin reminded the audience, which gathered
at USF’s McLaren Conference Center, that joy should be an intrinsic part of
the spiritual life. Using personal stories and many a Jesuit joke, Fr. Martin led
attendees toward a deeper understanding of how humor and laughter are part
of the biblical tradition and integral to Christian identity. Attendees at the pub-
lic event included faculty, staff, students, the public, parishioners, alumni, and
University trustees.
Later that evening, Fr. Katsouros hosted an
exclusive event for prospective students in-
terested in School of Education master's,
doctoral, and certificate programs offered by
ICEL for educators and leaders in Catholic education. Fr. Martin was the featured
speaker at the event and spoke on Catholic identity and humor in education. He re-
minded those in attendance that humor is an integral part of education and of leader-
ship and often keeps us aware of who we are and who we serve. The event also fea-
tured additional speakers, including Dr. Gini Shimabukuro, who spoke of ICEL’s vari-
ous programs and networking opportunities, and student speakers, Justin Christensen
and Angélica Quiñónez, who shared their experiences of ICEL with those in atten-
dance. Prospective students also had the opportunity to meet with Fr. Katsouros, Fr.
Martin, and members of the ICEL team before and after the event.
Fr. Martin was at USF at the invitation of Fr. Katsouros and agreed to share his words with both ICEL and the lar-
ger USF community. Fr. Martin is known best as the chaplain of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” and the author of
such bestsellers as My Life with the Saints, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, and Be-
tween Heaven and Mirth. His other titles include In Good Company, A Jesuit Off-Broadway,
Becoming Who You Are, and Lourdes Diary. He is currently the culture editor at Jesuit pub-
lication America and has also penned articles for both Catholic and secular publications
such as Commonweal, U.S. Catholic, The Washington Post, New York Times, The Chicago Trib-
une, and The Huffington Post. Fr. Martin is also one of the many faces of the Catholic
New Media movement as a blogger, Facebook user, and frequent tweeter. He is also
frequently invited to comment on issues related to religion and spirituality in the na-
tional and international media, and has appeared in venues as diverse as NPR’s “Fresh
Air with Terry Gross,” PBS’s “The Newshour with Jim Lehrer,” Fox News Channel’s
“The O’Reilly Factor,” as well as on all the major networks, CNN, MSNBC, the His-
tory Channel, the BBC and Vatican Radio. Apart from his busy media life, Fr. Martin
often presides at mass at St. Ignatius Loyola parish in New York City. To see Fr. Martin’s USF lecture, please visit http://
Financial Management and Mission: A Workshop for Catholic
School Principals, Presidents, and Business Managers
On Saturday, March 31st, 2012, the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership will sponsor a workshop from 8:30AM until 5PM on Financial Management in Catholic Schools. Susan Conniff, CPA, MBA, UCLA, MS, Journalism, Columbia University, and BS, University of Virginia, will con-duct the Workshop. Ms. Conniff was the Vice President for Finance at Loyola School, New York City 2003-2010; she is currently the audit accountant at the School of the Holy Child in Rye, New York, and a member of the fi-nance committee of the board of trustees at Xavier High School, New York City. Ms. Conniff will present on best practices in developing operating and capital budgets, tuition pricing and collec-tion, financial aid, and monitoring cash flow. She will assist Bay Area Catholic elementary and secondary school personnel in reading financial reports, understanding the stories the school’s finances tell about the school’s health, and forecasting trends in revenues and expenses. The Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership wants to make our financial management workshop as relevant to your needs as possible. Send us scenarios from your schools and offices on financial issues you are facing, and we will try to shape the workshop to address those issues. Fee: $50.00, including lunch. Register with Emily Johnson at [email protected] or at 415-422-2874 Space is limited, so please con-tact us as soon as possible. First come, first served.
Director’s Message Continued from page 1
On Saturday, March 31st, we will be offering a Financial Management workshop for business managers, principals, and presi-
dents of Catholic elementary and high schools. Susan Conniff, former VP of Finance at Loyola, a Jesuit high school in Man-
hattan, will conduct the workshop. She is outstanding, and I ought to know: I hired Susan when I was Loyola’s president,
and the school and I benefited from her intelligence, dedication, understanding of and devotion to mission, and financial acu-
men.
If your job in Catholic education requires you to be skilled in the business side of your school, I strongly urge you to attend
the Institute’s Financial Management Workshop. Susan wants to customize the workshop’s itinerary to address the scenarios
and situations you face in your schools. Financial management is synonymous with stewardship, and all of us in Catholic edu-
cational leadership are called to exercise prudent stewardship. We at the Institute are here to accompany you in your ministry