University College History For more than 40 years, Chapman University College campuses have served thousands of adult learners who are interested in integrating higher education into their already busy lives. The central goal of University College is to help students develop their talents and to encourage them to extend their learning beyond the boundaries of the classroom as they pursue a lifetime of learning. The first adult program began at El Toro Marine Air Station in 1958 and soon other branches of the military requested degree programs for all military personnel. Now, the majority of campuses are community based, but the university does maintain a presence on many military bases. A wide range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs are offered at locations throughout California and Washington. Degree programs extend the educational objectives and historic purpose of Chapman University by recognizing and enhancing academic opportunities for non-traditional adult students. The university's reputation for excellence is consistent in every community it serves. University College of Chapman University was established to provide traditional quality education for adult learners. The administration of University College is under the direction of the Provost of Chapman University, the Dean of University College, an Associate Dean, three regional Associate Deans and individual campus directors. This decentralized structure is designed to best meet the needs of the local communities that University College serves. University College offers accelerated schedules with new terms that start every 9 or 10 weeks on a year- round basis. Classes are offered in the evenings or late afternoons. Qualified full-time, core and adjunct faculty serve student needs in a variety of undergraduate, graduate and credential programs. Each campus maintains a full- time professional staff that provides the personal attention to each student that is the hallmark of Chapman's University College program. |
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