Higher Education

The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible “the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education”* that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The College makes possible an education that promotes analytical, informed, and independent thinking and sound judgment; encourages articulate expression; and nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, respectful debate and engaged citizenship. Vassar supports a high standard of engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship and artistic endeavor; a broad and deep curriculum; and a residential campus that fosters a learning community.

PACE UNIVERSITY EDUCATES STUDENTS TO BE "THINKING PROFESSIONALS", HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AS INNOVATORS AND SUCCESSFUL LEADERS WHO POSITIVELY IMPACT TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SOCIETY.

LEWIS UNIVERSITY, GUIDED BY ITS CATHOLIC AND LASALLIAN HERITAGE, PROVIDES TO A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION PROGRAMS FOR A LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION GROUNDED IN THE INTERACTION OF KNOWLEDGE AND FIDELITY IN THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH. LEWIS PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPLETE PERSON THROUGH THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM AND JUSTICE. FUNDAMENTAL TO ITS MISSION IS A SPIRIT OF ASSOCIATION WHICH FOSTERS COMMUNITY IN ALL TEACHING, LEARNING AND SERVICE. OF ASSOCIATION WHICH FOSTERS COMMUNITY IN ALL TEACHING, LEARNING AND SERVICE.

OTIS PREPARES DIVERSE STUDENTS OF ART AND DESIGN TO ENRICH OUR WORLD THROUGH THEIR CREATIVITY, THEIR SKILL, AND THEIR VISION.

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SERVICES

JOURNEYS OF DISCOVERY THAT SPARK BOLD SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES.

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR CAREERS AS CREATIVE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS IN A CULTURALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE WORLD THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES ACQUIRING SKILLS BASED ON OBSERVATION, REPRESENTATION, AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT, WHILE EMBRACING CHALLENGES OF NEW, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THE COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING ITS CURRICULUM THROUGH ACCREDITED DEGREE PROGRAMS THAT IMAGINATIVELY COMBINE STUDIO WORK WITH ACADEMIC STUDIES, AND TO SHARING ITS RESOURCES WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EXHIBITION PROGRAMS.LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN AND THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.

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THE GOAL OF THE ACADEMY IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ACTING CAREERS IN THEATRE, TELEVISION AND FILM AND TO PROVIDE A PRACTICAL, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES THE SKILLS NEEDED BY AN ACTOR IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT.

THE ACADEMY OPERATES A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN FINE ARTS AS WELL AS A GALLERY COLLECTION OF AMERICAN ART. IN ADDITION, THE ACADEMY SPONSORS FINE ARTS CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND FREE ARTS PROGRAMS.

APLU IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RESEARCH, LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT. THE ASSOCIATION'S OVERRIDING MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AS THEY PERFORM THEIR TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE ROLES. APLU PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AFFECTING HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

Children growing up in historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities lack access to a broad spectrum of resources and opportunities, and attend schools that are not equipped to meet their needs. To address this, TFA's mission is to attract, develop, and support a diverse network of equity-oriented leaders- individually and in teams - committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. TFA does this by finding promising leaders; developing and cultivating the leadership skills and mindsets necessary for systems change through classroom teaching; engaging the individual and collective impact of those in the TFA network throughout their lifetime; and growing the organization by learning new capabilities to enable a path for transformative change

ABET SERVES THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCE, COMPUTING, ENGINEERING, AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY.

SOCHE IS THE LEADER FOR HIGHER COLLABORATION, ENGAGING WITH COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND INDUSTRY TO TRANSFORM THE ECONOMY THROUGH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.

LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS A HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO NUTURE AND EQUIP CHRISTIANS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW TO SERVE AND LEAD IN THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD. LCU OFFERS BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES IN BIBLICAL STUDIES AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY; MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES IN BIBLICAL STUDIES, THEOLOGY, BIBLE & THEOLOGY, COUNSELING, MINISTRY, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP; AND A MASTER OF DIVINITY.

PROMOTE AND FACILITATE SERVICES TO WISCONSIN'S PRIVATE NONPROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

THE BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW IS A NONPARTISAN LAW AND POLICY INSTITUTE THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE AMERICAN SYSTEMS OF DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE.

THE PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY IS TO ENGAGE IN TEACHING, LEARNING, AND RESEARCH OF A STANDARD COMPARABLE TO THAT OF RESEARCH-INTENSIVE, COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITIES WORLD-WIDE. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)

THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ENABLE THE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ITS STUDENTS THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ANNUAL AND HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS AWARDS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC MERIT ALSO SUPPORTED BY FOUNDATION RESOURCES ARE COLLEGE-WIDE MAJOR GIFT FUNDRAISING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY STUDENT LOANS, SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT FOR UNIQUE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY'S AWARENESS OF THE COLLEGE AND ITS SERVICES.

IMPROVE STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND STATE AGENCIES

TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL AND TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, CONFERENCES, AND SYMPOSIA TO HELP PROMOTE THE QUALITY OF THE MEMBER SCHOOLS' OFFERINGS.

The Missourian Publishing Association, Inc, Is operated as a learning laboratory for The University Of Missouri's School Of Journalism.

ILLINI MEDIA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN UNSURPASSED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ITS STUDENT EMPLOYEES AND TO KEEPING THIS MISSION AT THE FOREFRONT OF ALL OUR INTERNAL DECISION-MAKING. OUR WELL-RUN, SUCCESSFUL COMPANY ALLOWS US TO OFFER A PROFESSIONAL, HANDS-ON, STUDENT-RUN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, AND TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY COMMUNICATION VEHICLES FOR READERS, LISTENERS AND VIEWERS THROUGHOUT OUR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY.BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, PROVIDING CURRENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES, AND CREATING A CHALLENGING, FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT, ILLINI MEDIA HELPS CREATE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER JOURNALISTS, BROADCASTERS, AND MANAGERS. WHILE OUR STUDENTS LEAD OUR DAILY MEDIA OPERATIONS, THEY LEARN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MAKING INDEPENDENT DECISIONS AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR CHERISHED FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION PRINCIPLES AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.

The primary mission of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)is to foster scholarly inquiry for the purpose of increasing knowledge about and the understanding of higher education to enhance policy and practice. This corporation, herein referred to as the association of ASHE, is organized for educational and related purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, including, but not limited to, facilitating communication and efforts among individuals and entities concerned with the study of higher education.

A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS ARE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF PLANNING. ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF COLLEGE-LEVEL EDUCATION IN CITY, URBAN, AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS.

PROVIDES COURSE OF INSTRUCTION IN CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL, BY PERSONS OF ALL GENDERS TAUGHT BY REGULAR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, CORRESPONDENCE OR OTHER MEANS. HIGHER EDUCATION

EDUCATION OF MISSIONARY BAPTIST SEMINARY STUDENTS.

PREPARE INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME PASTORS, EVANGELISTS, MISSIONARY WORKERS, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEACHERS AND AND TO ASSIST THE LOCAL CHURCH IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION

TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR SHARING RESOURCES AND INFORMATION AMONG MEMBERS, ENGAGE IN JOINT PROJECTS, AND OFFER A COMMON VOICE ON EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.

EDUCATION FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

PROVIDE ORIENTAL MEDICINE EDUCATION PROGRAM

TO SERVE THE CAUSE OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING MEMBERS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSIONS.

TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND APPLICATIONS TRAINING FOR SCIENTISTS USING FLOW AND IMAGE CYTOMETRY IN BASIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. CYTOMETRY EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATES, INC. COORDINATES THE ORGANIZING GROUPS THAT HOST THE COURSES AND MAINTAINS THE CONTINUITY AND QUALITY OF THE COURSE ACROSS ORGANIZING GROUPS AND HOST SITES.

TO OFFER GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ACTIVE LEARNING AND THE INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS, AS THEY ARE THE CENTER OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE IS A FULLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE OFFERING BACHELOR AND MASTERS DEGREES.

THE MISSION OF THE LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NORTH AMERICA IS TO BE AN INFORMED VOICE OF LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND AN ACTIVE AND EFFECTIVE STANDARD-BEARER FOR NORTH AMERICAN CHURCH-RELATED HIGHER EDUCATION.

A Christ-centered university committed to exceptional teaching, scholarly research, creative innovation, and professional collaboration.

SERVING THE COMMON GOOD BY ASSURING AND ADVANCING THE QUALITY OF HIGHER LEARNING.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CUMMINGS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNICAL AND TRADE EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT.

THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT AWAKEN THE BEST IN THE HUMAN SPIRIT, OMEGA PROVIDES HOPE AND HEALING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY.

FOUNDED BY WORKING CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS, MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART PROVIDES AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION FOCUSED ON MAXIMIZING THE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS OF EACH STUDENT. STRUCTURED AROUND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, STUDIO PRACTICE, LIBERAL ARTS, AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION, THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE IS TO ENSURE THAT ITS GRADUATES LEAVE EQUIPPED WITH THE COMPETENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND HABITS OF MIND TO BUILD LIVES OF CREATIVE ENTERPRISE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. MONTSERRAT RECOGNIZES ITS ROLE AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER AND CULTURAL LEADER IN THE REGION. MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART IS A NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT ART SCHOOL, ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN (NASAD) AND BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION (NECHE), THROUGH ITS COMMISSION ON INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO AWARD THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN 10 STUDIO CONCENTRATIONS. THE COLLEGE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF ART AND DESIGN.

AASCU IS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF 350 PUBLIC COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND SYSTEMS THAT HOLD STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY AT THE HEART OF THEIR INSTITUTIONS. AASCU WORKS WITH CAMPUSES TO EXPAND THE DIVERSE STUDENT BODIES THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS SERVE. AASCU'S WORK IS ANCHORED IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN ORDER TO EXPAND STUDENT ACCESS, SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY, PROMOTE WORLD-CLASS TEACHING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TIED TO CAREER ADVANCEMENT, AND SUPPORT OF APPLIED RESEARCH AND SERVICE THAT ADVANCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN IS A PROFESSIONAL ART COLLEGE OFFERING A BFA DEGREE, CERTIFICATES, CREDENTIALS, AND CURRICULA THAT ENABLE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES TO PURSUE ART AS THEIR LIFE'S WORK.

The mission of Criswell College is to provide ministerial and professional higher education for men and women preparing to serve as Christian leaders throughout society, while maintaining an institutional commitment to biblical inerrancy.

TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND LITERARY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS AT AND AMONG PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA, TO PREVENT NEEDLESS DUPLICATION IN ORDER THAT EACH INSTITUTION MAY ACHIEVE A HIGH DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE IN ITS TOTAL PROGRAM, AND TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVES AMONG THE SAID INSTITUTIONS IN FORMULATING NEW PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES.TO PROMOTE COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENTS THROUGH WHICH THE SPECIALIZED OR UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS REGULARLY ENROLLED IN ONE OF THEM. TO OFFER TO STUDENTS OF PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOCATED IN THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, PROFESSIONAL AND/OR SPECIALIZED WORK WHICH COULD NOT BE OFFERED WITH THE SAME PROFICIENCY AND/OR ECONOMY AT THE INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONS.

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SFAI ENRICHED SOCIETY AND THE INDIVIDUAL BY PROVIDING STUDENTS A RIGOROUS EDUCATION IN THE FINE ARTS AND PREPARATION FOR A LIFE IN THE ARTS THROUGH AN IMMERSIVE STUDIO ENVIRONMENT, AN INTEGRATED LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM, AND CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD. A CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY PETITION WAS FILED ON APRIL 19, 2023 AND THE ORGANIZATION CEASED OPERATIONS.

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN IS TO PROMOTE THE FINE ARTS IN AMERICA THROUGH EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION.