CSUF is a comprehensive, regional university located in Orange County, a technologically rich and culturally vibrant area of metropolitan Los Angeles. Established in 1957, Cal State Fullerton became the 12 th State College; and today CSUF is the largest Cal State and 2 nd largest institution of higher education in the State of California. Cal State Fullerton’s commitment to diversity serves as a distinct resource and catalyst for partnerships with public and private organizations because of the vital role it plays in educating the future workforce of Orange County and beyond. Cal State Fullerton strives to be a center of activity essential to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our region. The institution’s vision is to continue to provide access to all in our community who seek a quality higher education.
The CSU is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education. With 23 campuses, almost 450,000 students, and 46,000 faculty and staff, we are the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. We offer unlimited opportunities to help students achieve their goals. We prepare graduates who go on to make a difference in the workforce. We engage in research and creative activities leading to scientific, technical, artistic and social advances. And we play a vital role in the growth and development of California's communities and economy. That's what it means to be a leader. That's the California State University.
ENLACE is a multiyear initiative to strengthen the educational pipeline and increase opportunities for Latinos to enter and complete college. By 2007, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation is expected to invest more than $35 million in the ENgaging LAtino Communities for Education initiative. ENLACE was launched in 1997, well before Census data confirmed that Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic group. In Spanish, "enlace" means link or weave together in such a way that the new entity is stronger than its parts.ENLACE partnerships include universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, community-based organizations, students, and parents.
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,400 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.
Effective Positive Change Through Teaching and Learning MISSION: The University of California Irvine's Center for Educational Partnerships creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. Our focus is on equity and access for all students in order to achieve the University of California's goal of academic excellence. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Diversity among students and faculty enhances the educational experience the university provides and the scholarships it produces. Collaboration promotes the exchange of ideas, leverages resources, and drives collective action. Research guides practice, promotes accountability, and advances knowledge.
SEIU is the fastest-growing union in North America, with 1.9 million members in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Focused on uniting workers in four sectors–-hospital systems, long term care, property services, and public services–-SEIU is the largest health care union, the largest property services union, and the second-largest public employees union. SEIU members are winning better wages, health care, and more secure jobs for our communities, while uniting their strength with their counterparts around the world to help ensure that workers, not just corporations and CEOs, benefit from today's global economy.
In its 50-year history, UNLV has undergone an amazing transformation from a small branch college into a thriving urban research institution of 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff. Along the way, the urban land-grant university has become a dynamic resource for one of the country's fastest-growing and most enterprising cities. UNLV's 350-acre main campus, located on the Southern tip of Nevada in a desert valley surrounded by mountains, is home to more than 220 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, all accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.