• Academic Calendar
• Advisory Council
• Center for Outreach and Professional Development
• Certificate in Irish Studies
• Credit for Prior Learning
• Curriculum Committee
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Liberal Studies Program
• Lifelong Learners Scholarship
• Majors
• Professional Studies Program
• Purpose Statement
• Staff

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Graham School of Management
• School for Continuing & Professional Studies
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

Center for Outreach and Professional Development

Further Your Reach

Saint Xavier University created the Center for Outreach and Professional Development to identify and address the specific training needs of individuals and employers in the Chicagoland area. Whether you are interested in learning a new skill for personal enrichment or professional development, or if you’d simply like to extend your knowledge, the Center for Outreach and Professional Development can help you further your reach.

Customized Training Meets your Organization's Needs

Our services include needs assessment, customized training, and innovative non-credit and for-credit programs. Specific training topics include:

• Effective Speaking
• Business Etiquette
• Effective Writing
• Communication Etiquette
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Coping With Change
• Conflict Resolution
• Professional Ethics
• ABC’s of Supervision

…and other topics, based on your specific needs.

Lifelong Learning Begins with SXU

• Earn personal and professional certificates while enhancing your knowledge and skills.
• Learn from professionals familiar with adult learners.
• Receive continuing education units (CEUs) upon successful completion of each training program.
• Benefit from a training program designed by Saint Xavier and customized to meet the needs of your business or industry.

Saint Xavier University has a long history of providing quality education and community service to the greater Chicago area. Since the opening of our Orland Park campus in 2004, we have worked to provide a variety of opportunities for adult learners.

Find Out More

To discuss how we may be of service to you, your company or your group, please call (708) 802-6200 or e-mail to copd@sxu.edu.

Founded:

1846, by the Sisters of Mercy

Location:

Residential neighborhood in southwest Chicago, IL

Type:

Coeducational, Catholic, urban institution of higher education

Student/Faculty Ratio:

16-1

Total Student Enrollment:

5,705

Degrees Conferred:

BA, BS, Bachelor of Music, MA. MS, MBA, Master of Public Health

Clubs/Organizations:

45+

Marie Aguinaga
Class of 2008

I love it here at Saint Xavier and can’t see myself anywhere else. I like it so much I got ...