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Founded on October 3, 1887, as the State Normal College for Colored Students, what is now Florida A&M was started with 15 students and two instructors. Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is one of nine institutions in the State University System. In 2008, Diverse Issues in Higher Education cited FAMU as the #1 producer of African-Americans baccalaureate degree holders. Additional accolades include being named "College of the Year" in 1997 by Time Magazine Princeton Review and was named the No. 1 institution for African Americans in 2007 by Black Enterprise magazine. While the University continues its historic mission of educating African Americans, persons of all races, ethnic origins and nationalities are welcomed and encouraged to remain life-long members of the university community. The University, through its diverse faculty and staff, provides a caring, nurturing, collegial and respectful environment. The mission of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), as an 1890 land-grant institution, is to provide an enlightened and enriched academic, intellectual, moral, cultural, ethical, technological and student-centered environment, conducive to the development of highly qualified individuals who are prepared and capable of serving as leaders and contributors in our ever-evolving society. The university seeks and supports a faculty and staff of distinction dedicated to providing outstanding academic preparation at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional school levels, with a particular emphasis on integrity and ethical conduct. FAMU is committed to inspirational teaching through creative partnerships at the local, state, national and global levels. The University is also committed to the resolution of complex issues that will enhance humankind.
Metropolitan Community College, also known as Metro or MCC, and formerly known as Metropolitan Technical Community College, is a public community college in Omaha, Nebraska.
The mission of Eastern Nazarene College is to serve God, the Church, and the World by providing a quality liberal arts education to students of all ages. Consistent with its Wesleyan heritage, Eastern Nazarene College seeks to create and maintain an environment which awakens and fosters truth, righteousness, justice, and holiness as made possible by God`s transforming grace through Jesus Christ. Embracing its multicultural and urban environment, Eastern Nazarene College prepares students to lead and serve in a diverse world by integrating “the best in education and the best in Christian faith.” Transformational Education: We will provide a holistic educational experience that integrates spiritual, academic, and social development to prepare students to effectively serve in a changing world. Faithful Authenticity: We will be deliberately honest in our relationships, management procedures, strategic planning, and communication to foster trust and confidence with both internal and external constituencies. Institutional Vitality: We will develop and sustain a sound financial and administrative infrastructure that provides a foundation for a vibrant campus culture and climate. Service Orientation: We will model servant leadership to our students and community by creating a culture of excellent customer service. Multicultural Understanding: We will create a context that welcomes and embraces various cultural backgrounds to promote cultural understanding and acceptance. Christian Faith: We will act and respond in ways that value and validate each member of the community so that we reflect the servanthood of Christ as we interact with one another and the world to participate in the kingdom of God. Intentionally Collaborative: We will develop and exercise the skills necessary for supportive and creative relationships to facilitate healthy collaboration both internally and externally. Pursuit of Excellence: We will utilize our intellectual, financial, and interpersonal resources to cultivate a lifestyle of stewardship that maximizes our personal and institutional potential within our organizational and physical environments.
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924. Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce. The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Pacific University began as a school for orphans from the Oregon Trail in 1848 and in 1849 was chartered as a college founded by Congregationalists and modeled after the best schools of New England. Over time, the university has grown into a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, education, business and health. Today, Pacific`s focus on teaching and learning in a close nurturing environment leads to genuine transformation in students` lives. Distinguished by its inquiry- based curricula and interdisciplinary collaboration, Pacific offers students exceptional opportunities for experiential learning, leadership and civic engagement. A diverse and sustainable community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice, Pacific University inspires students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world.