Administration

Antioch University Seattle is one of five campuses located in four states. Each campus is administered by a president, who reports to the chancellor for the Antioch system. The board of governors is responsible for system-wide oversight; members serve as advisers to the chancellor and the University Leadership Council (ULC) concerning the management and development of the institution. The ULC is comprised of the campus presidents and vice chancellors of the Antioch system. 

Antioch University Seattle's Board of Trustees includes local community and business leaders who provide expertise, advice and resources to enhance the quality of education at Antioch.

From the President

Dear Prospective Student,

Welcome! I am pleased you are thinking about becoming part of our Antioch University Seattle community.

Antioch is known for its innovative approaches to student-centered, personalized learning as well as its opportunities for independent study, self-designed degree planning and interdisciplinary study. Community involvement and social justice also play a key role in the Antioch academic experience.

Antioch Seattle graduates often describe their education as transformational and life changing. With the solid support of expert faculty and caring staff, graduates leave Antioch feeling empowered with critical thinking skills and the ability to create and manage change in the world.

Antioch offers a dynamic and experiential education that is both rewarding and challenging. You'll have opportunities to integrate classroom learning with your work and life experiences.

Horace Mann — Antioch's first president and noted abolitionist and founder of the American public school system — led our institutions in setting numerous precedents. Antioch was the first American college to educate women on a par with men and to hire female faculty at the same level as their male counterparts. Antioch also was among the earliest schools to admit African American students.

An ongoing commitment to inclusiveness and welcoming people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints continues to be among the core values at Antioch Seattle, which speaks volumes about why I became Antioch University Seattle's fourth president. Antioch's philosophy of giving back to the community is also very much a part of my Navajo values.

I was asked recently how my great, great grandfather, Chief Manuelito, might have influenced me. When he signed the Navajo Treaty of 1868, he had the keen insight to see the value of education and said, "Education is the ladder to success. Tell my grandchildren to climb that ladder." His wisdom has guided me throughout my life. I share with you his message and my best wishes.

Sincerely,

Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet, Ph.D.
President
Antioch University Seattle