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Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university serving the region, nation and world by educating talented, diverse students of many faiths, ages, nations, and cultures, and with respect for each individual`s intrinsic value and dignity. They educate students through undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies, within which students develop the intellectual, moral, ethical and professional competencies for successful living, work, leadership and service to others. They achieve these goals in an educational environment committed to excellence, academic freedom, and authentic conversations that are not dominated by particular political or other narrow perspectives. Bellarmire seeks to foster a thoughtful, informed consideration of serious ideas, values and issues – time-honored and contemporary – across a broad range of compelling concerns that are regional, national and international. By these means, Bellarmine seeks to benefit the public interest, to help create the future, and to improve the human condition.
Bemidji State University, a lakeside campus in northern Minnesota, engages in new worlds of thought, embraces responsible citizenship, and educates for a future that can only be imagined. Bemidji State is a catalyst for shaping the potential of those it serves, who, in turn, shape the worlds in which they live and work. The greater Bemidji population numbers 25,000 and serves as a regional commerce and health center. We welcome 5,000 students annually. Offerings include undergraduate majors and graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts and selected professional programs. Bemidji State is a member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State (http://www.mnscu.edu).
University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education and is a major research university. The U offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 28,000 students. The University of Utah is one of the state’s largest employers and is ranked as one of the top public research universities in the nation. In 2002 the University of Utah hosted the Olympic Village as well as Winter Olympic events, including the opening and closing ceremonies.
San Francisco State University, located in one of the worlds most vibrant and beautiful cities, is a recognized leader in addressing issues both global and close to home. In the global arena, typically SF State enrolls the largest number of international students at any comprehensive university in the U.S., and ranks second among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year. With a diverse range of students from almost every state and nearly 100 countries, the University community is a perfect setting for learning to succeed in a pluralistic society and global economy. Our highly diverse campus consistently ranks in the top 20 nationwide in awarding undergraduate degrees to minorities. SF States pioneering commitment to community and civic engagement is prevalent throughout the curriculum. More than 500 courses combine academic study with community involvement, and our location in a center of business, technology and culture provides a laboratory for community-service projects, work-study opportunities and internships. The University has been named by Princeton Review one of 81 Colleges with a Conscience, and is classified as one of the Carnegie Foundations Community Engagement institutions.
For over 50 years, College of the Desert has served as the Coachella Valley`s center for higher education, occupational and technical training, and lifelong learning. The College offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs. We are training and educating the next generation of clean technology professionals, childcare providers, allied healthcare workers, architects, golf professionals, and programmers to build the next web-based platforms.