FAQ

What is the Mission Priority Examen?

The Mission Priority Examen (MPE) is a regular process for each Jesuit university in the United States to reflect upon its Jesuit Catholic mission, to recognize both areas of success and areas for growth, and to strengthen its commitment to the mission as the university moves forward.

The MPE was first piloted in 2016 and was developed by the Presidents of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and University (see AJCU Mission Priority Examen Website) at the request of and in collaboration with the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) which sponsors each Jesuit university through its regional provinces.

Seattle University is one of five colleges and universities on the west coast sponsored by the Jesuits West Province, (see Jesuits West Province Universities) so our MPE process is a collaborative undertaking with the leadership of both the AJCU and the Jesuits West Province.

The MPE is named after the “Ignatian Examen,” a daily reflection practice outlined by the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola, which is intended to help cultivate a deeper awareness of the lights and shadows in one’s life as a means of moving to more intentional and authentic action.

In a similar fashion but at a collective level, the MPE is intended to serve as a helpful way for each Jesuit university to periodically reflect on its mission and life as an institution and to continue to express itself with intention and authenticity.

Mission Priority Examen FAQ

Contact Mission Priority Examen

Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, Vice President for Mission Integration

Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos

VP for Mission Integration

206-296-5316

punsalanc@seattleu.edu