Table of Contents
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Letter from the Chancellor
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The National University System
- Center for Performance Psychology
- Institute for Policy Research
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National University
- National University Golf Academy
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John F. Kennedy University
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National University International
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The Division Of Pre-College Programs
- National University Virtual High School
- National University Academy
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Spectrum Pacific Learning
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WestMed College
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At A Glance
message from The ChanCellor
In its first decade, the National University System united a group of independent
institutions under the common purpose and goal of expanding access to lifelong
learning. The System has since matured into a vibrant, multi-tiered alliance that
provides exemplary educational opportunities for an increasingly diverse population
of students and has grown to be the largest private, nonprofit higher education
system in the United States.
As we entered academic and fiscal year 2012, the System embarked on its second
decade. We continue to build on the early successes of fledgling affiliates National
University Virtual High School, National University International, and Spectrum
Pacific Learning. We also enjoy the continued success and diversity of programs
within the firmly established institutions of National University, John F. Kennedy
University, and WestMed College. I believe a collective commitment to our
shared values of access, inclusion, and innovation have allowed us to nurture deep
connections with our students and distinguish National University System affiliates
from other institutions.
I invite you to review the pages ahead in this Annual Report, which records the
recent progress of the National University System. The System’s accomplishments
are a result of the unified efforts of its faculty, staff, administration, and trustees and
a steadfast commitment to our core values of quality, access, relevance, accelerated
pace, affordability, and community. Moving forward, the National University System
will continue to pursue higher levels of excellence in serving its students and the
communities in which they live.
Sincerely,
Jerry C. Lee
Chancellor, The National University System
Chancellor, The National University System
the national university system
As it began its second decade of
service, the National University System continued
to meet the needs of students and the 21st century
economy as an alliance of educational institutions
working together to deliver quality, affordable, and
convenient education.
Through these affiliates, the System provides a wide
range of educational opportunities geared toward
today’s student, including grades K-12, technical
programs, certificates, teacher credential preparation,
and associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees
in traditional and emerging fields.
Headquartered in La Jolla, California, the System is
comprised of National University; John F. Kennedy
University; National University International; the
Division of Pre-College Programs, including National
University Academy and National University Virtual
High School; Spectrum Pacific Learning; and
WestMed College. The System also includes the
National University Golf Academy; the National
University System Institute for Policy Research; the
Center for Performance Psychology, the Center for
Integrated Health; and the National University Center
for Veterans Support, which encompasses the National
University Center of Excellence for Veteran Student
Success, and the National University System Homeless
THE
Combat Veteran’s Network.
With combined operating budgets of $235 million, real
estate valued at $145 million, an unrestricted net asset
value of $600 million, and no debt, the market value of
the National University System has been estimated at
as much as $1 billion.
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System affiliates have achieved much in the past
year. Responding to growing job trends and market
needs, National University offered new degrees
including an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Administration, a Master of Science in Cyber Security
and Information Assurance, a Master of Science in
Clinical Affairs, and a Master of Science
in Higher Education Administration.
John F. Kennedy University began offering an online
Master of Arts in Sport Psychology and online
Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Leadership.
JFK University also earned accreditation for key
business degrees from the International Assembly for
Collegiate Business Education, the premier business
accrediting organization for teaching universities.
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The National University System delivers quality, affordable, and convenient
education that meets the needs of students and the 21st century economy.
National University International worked beyond the
borders of the United States, creating partnerships and
enrollment opportunities for all System affiliates by
extending the reach of their programs into new areas
including Germany, Thailand, and Vietnam — countries
in which interest in a U.S. university education is
currently strongest.
The Division of Pre-College programs’ National
University Academy (NUA) and National University
Virtual High School (NUVHS) continued working
to bridge the gap between K-12 and higher education.
This included NUVHS offering National University
general education courses to qualified high school
students who seek dual enrollment and early access
to a university education.
Spectrum Pacific Learning strengthened its position as
a leading provider of a variety of online solutions for
the nonprofit sector, including academic institutions,
nonprofit organizations, government, and the military.
WestMed College enhanced its position in a
competitive marketplace by adding several new
economically driven vocational and technical healthcare
programs, including Dental Assistant and Psychiatric
Technician certificates and Associate of Science degrees
in Nursing and Health Information Technology.
The Center for Integrated Health continued helping
people live healthier lives through its Integrative
Health Review website. A growing roster of integrative
health experts contributed 17 new online videos
this year, covering a wide range of topics including
pilates, epigenetics, hip and knee replacement, stem
cell therapy, choosing supplements wisely, preventing
overuse injuries, the female athlete triad, treatment
of common sports injuries, behavioral aspects of
hyperthryroidism, pre-diabetes, eating for heart
health and cancer prevention, and weight loss
through behavior change.
In the year ahead, the National University System will
continue to work among its own affiliates and with
key partners to successfully meet the challenges and
demands of 21st century education.
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Center for Performance Psychology
The National University System’s
Center for Performance Psychology (CPP) takes
principles and practices previously applied only in
athletics to studios, offices, and beyond. The Center
provides students and coaches at all levels with the
unique opportunity to learn about current research
on sport psychology, athletic performance, coaching
excellence, and the intersection between the mind, body,
and performing arts. The Center’s experts work with
individuals and organizations to transform teams and
maximize performance.
The Center is unique in Southern California, offering
the expertise of nationally recognized leaders in
performance psychology and a variety of services,
continuing education, and academic programs that
advance the knowledge and benefits of sport psychology
to the community.
In 2012, the Center partnered with National University
to offer the Master of Arts in Performance Psychology,
the only degree of its kind in the country, offering peak
performers from business, athletics, the military, and
the arts an opportunity to learn about performance
psychology and apply its principles to their endeavors.
The Center provides ongoing performance coaching to
26 high schools, universities, Olympic teams, and sports
organizations throughout the Western United States.
Examples include the United States Olympic Speed
Skating team; athletes from San Diego State University,
UC Irvine, and UCLA; and the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas ROTC.
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The Center held two conferences in FY12, facilitating
further exploration of the performance psychology
field while also increasing visibility for CPP and
its cutting-edge work. The Center hosted and cosponsored a November conference with the Council
of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology and the
North American Association of Master’s Programs in
Psychology. The conference brought together experts
throughout the U.S. and five foreign countries to discuss
applied psychology in education. The Center also hosted
its 2nd Annual Center for Performance Psychology
Conference, bringing together more than 200 academics,
coaches, and athletes, as well as featured keynote speakers
from the sports psychology field, professional sports,
and the military.
The Center partnered with Advanced Brain Monitoring
this past year to support ongoing research comparing
the brain activity of elite and non-elite golfers. Results
were applied to high-risk performing populations of
paramedics and firefighters.
Since its creation in April 2011, the Center for
Performance Psychology has published four editions of
the Journal of Performance Psychology, an online peerreviewed journal committed to the dissemination of
relevant and timely research in the field of performance
psychology. The Journal’s most recent edition focuses
upon the voices of elite athletes and applied techniques
in sport and performance psychology.
In the year ahead, the National University System Center
for Performance Psychology will continue its work
sharing the latest research on performance psychology
and continually seek collaborative relationships with
academics, coaches, parents, athletes, and organizations
to foster coaching and performance excellence.
Institute for policy research
The National University System
Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) helps position
the System as a higher education leader engaged in
the major policy issues facing the regions the System
serves. The Institute conducts high-quality economic,
policy, and public opinion research to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of local governments.
The work of the Institute adds to the System’s
contributions as an academic entity, with research
results shared throughout the community. Specifically,
the Institute publishes articles, briefs, and other
materials related to regional issues, such as municipal
government, economic policy, housing, transportation,
and infrastructure. It also publishes the San Diego
Economic Ledger, a bi-monthly report that examines
key economic news and trends in the San Diego region.
The work of the Institute stands out for its timeliness
and the accessibility of its research and findings. An
August 2011 report looked at the economic impact
of back-to-school shopping. When a lengthy power
outage plunged all of San Diego and surrounding
regions into darkness for hours, the Institute produced
a preliminary report on the event’s economic impact
the next day. When gas prices began to rise, a report
focused on the impact of higher fuel prices on
household budgets and San Diego economic growth.
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The Institute also examined demographics and political
impacts of newly drawn city council districts. In the fall
of 2011, the Institute released a major report detailing
the economic and public policy costs of homelessness
among U.S. veterans. Major San Diego news outlets,
including KPBS, covered the report.
In addition to special reports and editions of the San
Diego Economic Ledger, NUSIPR findings and analysis
have been featured in more than 198 media reports
over the last year, including the Los Angeles Times; U-T
San Diego; Voice of San Diego; KPBS radio; television
stations KNSD, KFMB, Fox5, and KSWB; the San
Diego Daily Transcript and the San Diego Business
Journal.
The National University System Institute for Policy
Research serves as a vital resource for decision makers
and an informed economic voice that furthers the
National University System’s mission to improve
the quality of life enjoyed by citizens and their
communities.
National university
As the higher education landscape
continues to evolve, the administration, faculty, and staff of
National University in FY12 remained true to the University’s
values while developing and delivering the latest educational
programs and technologies for a growing segment of today’s
learners. Historically focused on working professionals, National
now increasingly attracts younger students, community college
transfers, and members of the military.
National University makes lifelong learning opportunities
accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student
population. Dedicated to the promotion of continuous learning,
the University offers a variety of instructional approaches,
encourages scholarship, engages in collaborative community
service, and empowers students to become responsible citizens
in an interdependent, global community.
The University demonstrates its commitment to accessibility
with 27 campuses in California and Nevada, and through the
continued growth of its Online Information Centers, which
promote information about National’s education programs
beyond campus locations to reach residents of Florida, Georgia,
Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Online Information Centers
give prospective students the opportunity to experience online
education and provide counselors to discuss their educational
goals and financial aid options. More than 70 of the University’s
degrees and certificates that can be completed online extend
the reach of National’s programs to virtually anywhere in
the world.
Historically focused on working professionals, National now increasingly attracts
younger students, community college transfers, and members of the military.
An alumni population of more than 134,000 attests
to the University’s ability to meet the ever-changing
challenges of modern higher education. Since opening
in 1971, National has conferred 118,785 degrees and
recommended 64,592 credentials for dedicated students
who have gone on to contribute in myriad ways to
the fields in which they work and the communities in
which they live.
While challenging economic times have impacted
many educational institutions, National University is
able to continue to offer affordable, quality education
due to its own financial stability. Since 2002, the
University’s assets have risen from $162 million to
more than $644 million. National University’s current
operating budget is more than $193 million; the
University’s real estate holdings are valued at $105.9
million, and National has an unrestricted net asset
value of $595 million with no debt.
According to the U.S. Department of Education,
state budget cuts for higher education have resulted
in a 15 percent average tuition increase at four-year
public universities, with increases as high as 40 percent
in California and other states. In contrast, financial
stability at National University benefits students in the
form of undergraduate tuition costs that are 60 percent
lower than the average private, nonprofit, four-year
educational institution.
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The University now offers more than 117 associate’s,
bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, 40 certificates, and 19
teaching credential programs through the College of
Letters and Sciences, and the Schools of Business and
Management; Education; Engineering, Technology
and Media, and Health and Human Services.
The College of Letters and Sciences’ new Associate of
Science in Criminal Justice Administration provides
educational preparation for many entry-level positions
in law enforcement, while the School of Engineering,
Technology and Media’s new Master of Science in Cyber
Security and Information Assurance, available online,
addresses the national and worldwide need to combat
cyber crimes that are major concerns of both Congress
and President Obama. The new program has already
earned a San Diego eCity Education Award, which
recognizes efforts to educate San Diego’s online citizens.
The School of Education’s new Master of Science in
Higher Education Administration is one of the few
available online. In addition to preparing students for
important leadership roles, the program also serves as a
bridge for those who may seek to pursue a doctoral degree.
A new Master of Science in Clinical Affairs from the
School of Health and Human Services delivers education
needed for entry in the biomedicine industry and extends
the University’s range of healthcare programs.
Taking National University’s educational offerings to
a higher level is the new online Doctor of Nursing
Practice (DNP), which was approved by WASC late
in the year and will begin accepting applicants in
September 2012. The program is designed to provide
nurses who hold master’s degrees with knowledge
that will allow them to improve the quality and safety
of American healthcare through development of
new nursing protocols, systems, and administrative
programs. It also fills an ever-growing gap in the
number of practitioners who can teach the next
generation of nurses. This new program is based
on the standards of the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing.
As a nonprofit institution, National University invests
in its students by providing them with quality facilities
and educational instruction and learning technologies.
The University recently completed the purchase of
a 5.39-acre property at 9980 Carroll Canyon Road
in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego. There, the
existing 31,421 square-foot building will be renovated
to support National University faculty as well as
Admissions and Student Concierge Services. To keep
the University and its students technologically current,
work this year included complete upgrades of audiovisual equipment at nearly every campus and upgrade
of nearly 1,500 PC and laptop computers.
In addition, new Wi-Fi networks were added at six
campuses, which will provide high-speed wireless
Internet access to support the deployment of new
tablet and smartphone devices. This investment places
the University on the leading edge of current mobile
communication and learning trends to meet student
needs. The Educause Center for Applied Research’s
2011 National Study of Undergraduate Student and
Information Technology revealed that 20 percent of
students polled own a tablet computer or e-reader,
more than half own a smart phone, and 37 percent of
undergraduates use their mobile device for academic
purposes.
The reach of social media continues to spread among
learners with the most recent national surveys of the
Pew Internet and American Life Project showing
96 percent of 18-29-year-olds are internet users and
84 percent use social networking sites. In response,
many universities now recognize the importance of
having an active presence on social networking sites.
In January, National University launched a new
Facebook application called “NU Commons.”
NU Commons provides students with an online
community where they can connect with classmates
and other fellow students, network, and find and share
National University information.
Last year, National University established the Center
of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Located at
the University’s Spectrum Business Park Campus in
San Diego, a national hub for military personnel, the
Center is a centralized point for the coordination of
services for military veterans. This year, the Center’s
important outreach included release of “Pathways to
Success,” an interactive orientation course, which
provides information on accessing key Veterans Affairs
educational benefits, tools to bolster academic skills,
forums for engaging with veteran peers, and strategies
for navigating university life.
From 1989 through July 2007, National University
System Chancellor Jerry C. Lee spent 18 years as
President of National University, championing its
profound and measurable transformation. Since
his arrival, Dr. Lee has challenged faculty and staff
to remain attentive to providing a superior level of
education to nontraditional learners while remaining
true to National University’s core values of quality,
access, relevance, accelerated pace, value, and
community.
That challenge was met successfully in 2012, and will
remain the focus of National University as it continues
to provide education that meets the needs of 21st
century students.
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Golf has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-level industry.
National university golf academy
Responding to the popularity of
golf and related career opportunities that have developed
as the sport has evolved into a sophisticated, multilevel industry, the National University Golf Academy
(NUGA) has been providing relevant and accessible
academic programs in golf education since its
opening in 2009.
Available to a broad range of students, the Academy
delivers challenging learning experiences that integrate
academics and golf, helping students improve their game,
and preparing them for positions in the golf industry,
which range from professional golfers, to jobs that
support golf operations, to manufacturing and sales
of equipment and merchandise.
The initial vision for NUGA came from Chancellor
Lee, who followed through by driving the activities that
brought it to life and established its value to students.
He has stayed involved since its inception and currently
chairs the NUGA Advisory Council.
The Academy’s programs can be taken at its headquarters
in Carlsbad, California, online from anywhere in
the world, or a combination of both. Even NUGA’s
Swing Lab— offering 3-D motion capture, ball flight
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monitoring, and video lessons — is available online,
providing access to students outside the Carlsbad area
and providing optimum flexibility for working adults.
Among the most popular programs at the Academy
in the last year have been the Master of Arts in
Performance Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Sport
Psychology with an emphasis in Professional Golf
Management, and the Associate of Science in
Professional Golf Management. Other programs
available include a Bachelor of Business Administration
with a concentration in Professional Golf Management,
and a Master of Business Administration with a
specialization in Professional Golf Management.
Certificate and high school programs are also available.
The Academy continues to feature top instructors who
provide high-quality, personalized instruction, resulting
in a superior experience in the classroom and on the
course. Ted Norby, NUGA’s Director of Instruction, was
named by Golf Digest as one of the top 20 instructors
in California.
In the last year, NUGA entered into a partnership
agreement with Twin Oaks Golf Center in San
Marcos, California, providing the Academy with a
home course and expanded instruction capabilities.
Twin Oaks provides a central point for instruction
and allows for expansion of instruction hours to better
accommodate working adults. In addition to this
new facility, Academy students also enjoy access to
renowned golf courses throughout Southern California.
The Academy also added two new lab courses, updated
its swing lab equipment, and added wireless capabilities
for improved quality, performance, and flexibility.
Among the updates, a new AMM Magnetic 3-D
system was added to NUGA’s other cutting-edge
equipment. The AMM system is considered an industry
leader in 3-D golf swing motion capture technology.
In other developments, the Academy is currently
working with the National University System’s
Division of Pre-College Programs and National
University International to establish a program for
international students. The breadth of educational
programs offered by this combined effort will enable
the System to deliver a comprehensive learning
experience for students around the world.
Building on the success of sponsoring military golf
clinics in 2011, Academy faculty and staff this year
joined efforts with the National University Military
Regional Coordinators to sponsor 14 golf tournaments
and golf clinics. These events ran on military bases
in Washington, South Carolina, California, Georgia,
Colorado, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Hawaii, and North Dakota. In 2012, NUGA also
proudly sponsored Operation Game On!, a nonprofit
organization that provides golf rehabilitation programs
for physically and mentally injured combat troops.
Ultimately, student interest demonstrates the success
of NUGA’s strategic planning and management. A
41 percent increase in admissions over the last year
demonstrates how the National University Golf
Academy continues to play a key role in supporting
the National University System’s mission to connect a
diverse population of students to innovative educational
programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and
the marketplace.
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John F. Kennedy University
John F. Kennedy University is an
institution focused on universal education, collaboration,
community service, and diversity. JFK University is
dedicated to preparing working adults for new career
challenges in the emerging high technology, knowledgeintensive California economy. The University believes
in a practical, hands-on learning approach to create
innovative and flexible higher education opportunities.
The University’s full range of curriculum includes:
undergraduate completion programs, graduate and
doctorate degrees, and continuing education certificates.
Entrepreneurship, program innovation, and global
learning were the focal points for JFK University this
past fiscal year.
JFK University received WASC approval this past
year for a new online Master of Laws (LL.M.) that
is currently being considered for recognition by the
California Bar Association. This recognition will allow
international students who successfully complete the
program to sit for the California Bar Exam.
This past May, JFK University College of Law
partnered with BarBri to provide academic support
and bar examination preparation to all College
of Law students, commencing with the July 2012
administration of the California Bar Examination. This
new partnership will allow students to begin their bar
review preparation five months prior to graduation.
JFK University continues to add highly sought
after degrees that are relevant to the job market.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
the private security arena is expected to grow by 21
percent through 2020. In response, the College of
Undergraduate Studies launched an online Bachelor of
Science in Law Enforcement Leadership in FY12. In a
similar vein, the demand for psychologists is expected
to increase by 22 percent. In response, the College of
Graduate and Professional Studies expanded its Master
of Arts in Sport Psychology to offer an online option.
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Entrepreneurship, program innovation, and global learning
were the focal points for JFK University this past fiscal year.
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The past year has been a notable one for the University’s
Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership (IEL). In
spring 2012, the IEL opened a Business Accelerator
center in Concord in 2012, which offers certificate
classes, mentoring, and start-up offices to students who
wish to launch or expand small businesses. This center
has been made possible through contributions by its
lead sponsor Chevron and by the City of Concord. The
IEL also was selected by AT&T to lead the education
pillar of its 2012-2013 Operation Hand Salute (OHS)
mentoring program, a groundbreaking supplier
diversity program designed to mentor and develop
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises
(SDVOBEs).
According to the State of California Board of
Behavioral Sciences, JFK University ranked second
in California in the pass rate for the written licensure
exam for Marriage and Family Therapists in FY12.
In addition, the University gained MBA and Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration accreditation
by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education, a leading outcomes-based organization for
international business programs, which demonstrates
excellence in academic quality maintained by these
programs. Finally, the University was named a
“Military-Friendly College” by G.I. Jobs magazine in
2012 and experienced a 2.5 percent increase in veteran
enrollments.
As part of the OHS program, JFK University offered a
10-week entrepreneur course in May 2012 to a group of
selected CEOs via AT&T TelePresence Solution®. In
addition, the IEL initiated its first annual Entrepreneur
of the Year Awards, honoring two California business
leaders who exemplified success with a social conscience.
The IEL also received a charter membership in Sigma
Nu Tau and appointed 16 new advisory board members,
who will bring their world-class experience and expertise
to the Institute.
Through its progressive academic programs, John F.
Kennedy University remains committed to providing
an open environment in which students can explore
their intellectual and professional endeavors.
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National university international
National University International
(NUI) provides premier education opportunities to
students around the globe, online, and at National
University System affiliate locations in the United
States. The organization works beyond California
and United States borders to create partnerships or
enrollment opportunities for all System affiliates, and
has played an integral role in extending the reach of
the their programs in the past year.
When Vietnam emerged as one of the countries
with the highest growth in number of international
students studying in the U.S., NUI visited that
country in FY12 and reinforced its relationships with
key partners.
According to the most recent figures from the Institute
of International Education’s Open Doors report, over
32,000 more international students enrolled in U.S.
higher education institutions in 2010/2011 than
in 2009/2010.
To further enhance international student recruitment
and diversity in the System’s international student
population, NUI this year signed agreements with
IDP Education (IDP) and Aoyama Gakuin University
(AGU), two large and well-established student
placement firms. IDP is the world’s largest placement
provider with presence in 25 countries, and AGU
has over two decades of experience in international
education with staff in 19 countries.
Dynamic changes in the world economy and sociopolitics impact the number of international students
studying in the United States. NUI closely monitors
trends in education to strategically promote academic
programs offered by the National University System
institutions. Flexibility enables NUI to adapt well
to constant changes in the international education
environment, responding quickly to the changing
educational needs of students around the world.
NUI has also partnered to operate overseas recruitment
offices in Germany and Thailand, providing information
and services to students from those countries interested
in achieving their educational goals within the National
University System. In FY12, NUI has opened new
National University Online Information Centers in
Houston, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia. These activities
have contributed to an increase in National University
students pursuing online programs outside of California.
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Foreign students who come to study in the United States through National University International
not only absorb information from their classes, but also experience American culture first-hand.
As experts in international education, NUI also helps
other National University System affiliates leverage
their own educational programs. In the last year, the
organization rolled out a new two-month Pre-MBA
certificate program for international students who plan
to pursue an MBA program at National University or
any other institution. The program offers these students
introductions to international business, management,
accounting, finance, and marketing as it is practiced in
America.
Another new program developed by NUI is English
Camp. It is designed to attract international high school
and college students and prepare them for advanced
study in the United States. The short-term program,
ranging between one and four weeks, includes English
instruction and field trips, but is also flexible with the
ability to customize the program’s length and activities
to meet students’ needs.
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In addition to collaborative work with JFK University
to promote its programs among international students,
NUI has established its operations to offer English
Language programs at its Pleasant Hill Campus. The
program will provide a pathway for international
students who are interested in pursuing their academic
degree at JFK University.
Today, National University International continues to
capitalize on those strengths to benefit all affiliates of
the National University System and their students both
in the United States and abroad.
The Division of pre-college programs
The Division of Pre-College
Programs is dedicated to providing accessible,
challenging, and relevant K-12 programs with
unique pathways to student success.
The Division of Pre-College Programs now oversees
five schools, including one private, nonprofit online
high school, National University High School
(NUVHS), and four public, tuition-free charter
schools, known as National University Academy
(NUA). The unique blend of public and private
school options coupled with hybrid online and oncampus options gives the Division of Pre-College
Programs a distinct flexibility and competitive
advantage.
National University
Virtual High School
National University Virtual High School (NUVHS)
offers a premier high school learning experience to
students through an active, engaging, and cooperative
online learning environment. NUVHS recognizes the
need for online learning in pre-college students and
is able to reach students in rural areas who would not
otherwise have access. NUVHS serves both part-time
and full-time students, as well as traditional students
looking to get ahead, and nontraditional students with
unique schedules.
Bridging the gap between K-12 and higher education
was a major nationwide focus this past fiscal year.
Through its affiliation with National University,
NUVHS offered a long-term solution, offering National
University general education courses to qualified high
school students who sought dual enrollment and early
access to higher education.
In addition, online education increased in popularity
among K-12 students in FY12. Forty states now have
public virtual high schools, and for-profit organizations
continue to increase their online market share. Despite
the competition, NUVHS continued to thrive last year
with a 26 percent cumulative growth in admissions
and a 34 percent cumulative growth in enrollments.
Furthermore, state and national budget cuts that impact
public school funding allowed NUHVS to leverage
its online offerings to full-time students and to foster
partnerships with both private and public schools and
districts. NUVHS increased its transfer acceptance to
545 schools and districts across 42 California counties,
41 states, and three international locations.
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NUVHS began the process of revising its courses to
meet the FY12 California Common Core Standards, a
statewide initiative that provides a consistent and clear
understanding of what K-12 students are expected
to learn in English and math. With the adoption of
these standards, NUVHS provides robust and relevant
knowledge and skills that can be translated to college
and real-world careers. David Coleman, incoming
president of the College Board, said in a recent article
in The Chronicle of Higher Education that the standards
provide a “blueprint for helping more students succeed”
and makes children’s educational lives “richer and more
rigorous every year.”
Last year, NUVHS partnered with BrainHoney, an
online platform that supports innovative education
models, to expand a new middle school market.
NUVHS now offers courses to students in grades 6
through 8, which continues to be a growing enrollment
area. NUVHS also added Macroeconomics to its
Advanced Placement (AP®) course list. NUVHS
now offers 10 different AP® classes to college-bound
students who are looking to strengthen their academic
record and prepare for post-secondary education.
Also in FY12, NUVHS enhanced its online math
courses by integrating MyMathLab — a series of
online math and statistic courses that engage students
in active, modular, and self-paced learning through
video lectures, animations, and reporting features. In
addition, NUVHS improved its Spanish courses to
include interactive videos, where students can see and
hear native speakers in authentic locations around the
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Spanish-speaking world. Audio clips reinforce the foreign
language taught through video segments, and a variety of
interactive activities, cultural notes, and cultural interviews
help build competency in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing.
The NUVHS website, www.nuvhs.org was updated this
past fiscal year to include additional information on school
administration, student services, partnerships, community
outreach, and accreditations, which is expected to enhance
the student and parent experience and strengthen the
image of the institution.
NUVHS also added the North Central Association
Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
(NCA-CASI) through AdvancED for a five-year term
to its list of its six accreditations in 2012. NUVHS
received an assessment of “operational” or higher for
all seven benchmark standards, further validating its
academic quality and complementing the school’s Western
Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, which
is currently under a self-study process in preparation for
renewal in 2013.
To continue its proactive involvement in the local San
Diego community, NUVHS partnered with the USS
Midway Museum to assist in the development of an
online curriculum, which will support the Museum’s
education initiative and focus in the upcoming year. In
addition, in partnership with CaliQity, NUVHS started
the process of making online content available to both
public and private schools.
National University Academy
National University Academy is a tuition-free, public
charter school that offers full-time independent study
programs.
The rapid national growth of charter schools, a result of
the Obama administration’s education-reform efforts,
represents an important change in K-12 education. In
2011, charter school openings grew by seven percent
nationwide. California leads the nation with over 1,000
charter schools throughout the state, which includes
National University Academy.
Last year, National University Academy added two
state-approved, WASC-accredited charters: NUA
Orange Center in Fresno County and NUA Alpaugh
in Tulare County. NUA now serves more than
1,200 charter school students across five counties in
California. NUA is currently engaged in a self-study
process in preparation for a joint WASC accreditation
visit this upcoming spring.
Despite increased competition from charter school
management groups, coupled with limited state
resources, NUA continued to succeed in delivering a
customized curriculum to traditionally hard-to-reach
students last year. NUA’s blended learning model
combines online curriculum with on-site personalized
instruction geared toward the student’s incoming
academic level. This type of “personalized learning”
is exactly what the U.S. Department of Education is
striving for among public high schools, according to
a recent article in the Huffington Post. In the article,
a senior Department of Education official said public
high schools should be promoting college and career
readiness, adjust technology to different students’
learning levels, intensify after-school tutoring, and focus
on students’ non-academic needs — which is all part of the
National University Academy package.
NUA is currently exploring a school partnership with the
Latino College Prep Academy to expand its presence in
the Bay Area. All four schools within NUA now offer
a high school diploma program, preparation courses
for GED exams, and an Option 2 Diploma, which is
a preparatory track for nontraditional students who
want to earn both their high school diploma and GED
certification.
In 2012, NUA Lakeside began a site-based primary
program in San Diego, adding kindergarten through
third grade to its existing middle school and high school
program, which provides parents with more viable
educational options for younger students.
NUA received initial approval from the California
Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to participate in athletic
programs this upcoming academic year. NUA will add
sports teams in tennis, golf, co-ed soccer, and co-ed cross
country. These extra curricular activities will allow NUA
students to participate in inter-athletic competitions
and tournaments with teams from other schools. NUA
anticipates that the addition of athletic programs will
enrich the NUA student experience and also attract
potential sports-minded students.
In the coming year, National University Academy will
continue to offer students new ways of reaching their
higher education goals and achieving career success, with
hybrid learning models that emphasize meaningful and
authentic work-based learning experiences.
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Spectrum pacific learning
Effective and engaging online
learning courses are the central focus of Spectrum
Pacific Learning (SPL), a leading provider of online
learning solutions. Through a strategic mix of media,
SPL creates a learner-centered online experience for
the nonprofit sector, including nonprofit academic
institutions, nonprofit organizations, government, and
the military.
The constant urge to stay connected to the world
via mobile devices has seeped into the classroom.
According to a March 2012 article in U.S. News &
World Report, a student survey revealed smartphone
ownership more than doubled in three years—from
27 percent in 2009 to 69 percent in 2012. In FY12,
SPL responded to the rise of smartphones in virtual
and traditional campus settings by adding features
and functionality to the eCollege mobile site, which
was launched in 2011 to enrich the online student
experience. Students are now able to access course
announcements, grades, discussion posts, and
assignment due dates from their pockets. SPL also
initiated a suite of mobile apps, which allowed
students to access their courses in real-time. SPL
predicts the apps will promote more engagement
and participation in the virtual classroom in the
coming year.
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Last year, in conjunction with the Faculty Center for
Excellence in Teaching and Technology, SPL started
Faculty Foundations, an online course that provides
faculty with an orientation to National University,
along with eCollege training and best practices
for teaching online and on-site with an eCollege
eCompanion. The comprehensive course shortened
faculty training from nearly two months to only
two weeks.
SPL created an e-commerce system for JFK University’s
Continuing Education classes last July. This system
allows students to pay for an online class and
automatically register in a self-paced course.
In November 2011, six pilot courses were launched
for the eCollege social interface. The new interface
allows students to create profiles and chat with each
other online. The final version of the new course home
interface was released in late March. The University
wishes to expand these social media features to
all courses.
The constant urge to stay connected to the world via mobile devices has
seeped into the classroom.
In collaboration with National University Student
Services and the Center of Excellence for Veteran
Student Success, SPL began an orientation for veteran
students this past year. The course provides students
with information about National University and
serves as a way to connect other veteran students in
a collaborative environment.
In FY12, National University Student Services in
conjunction with SPL launched an eCollege-integrated
version of www.turnitin.com, allowing instructors and
students to see reports directly from the eCollege
Dropbox.
SPL added a Research and Development team last
year, exclusively dedicated to delivering e-learning
technology innovations to National University System
affiliates. The SPL R&D team focuses on internal
growth, eCollege platform enhancements, tablet app
development, and content production.
In a continuous effort to provide faculty with course
development resources, SPL designed a faculty-based
web portal, www.splmarket.org, which provides flashbased, interactive learning activities for online courses,
including: drag and drop matching, flash cards,
chronology, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. SPL has
developed 10 customized digital learning activities in
the past year and offers digital media design to faculty
who want to enhance and supplement their course
content.
In the year ahead, SPL will continue to focus on
providing online course development service and
support for all National University System affiliates.
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WestMed college
As the healthcare industry
continues to grow at a rapid pace, the nation faces
a critical need for skilled healthcare professionals.
WestMed College leads the allied health sector with
affordable education and training for healthcare careers
that are in high demand. WestMed College continues
to diversify the System’s academic programs by offering
a mix of career-relevant certificate and continuing
education programs.
Despite increased competition from for-profit
trade schools, statewide budget cuts, nationwide
unemployment, and rigorous accreditation standards,
WestMed College continues to thrive as a premier
provider of private vocational-technical education in
a competitive marketplace. As a nonprofit institution,
WestMed takes a student-centered approach, investing
in student success rather than student recruitment.
In fact, the majority of WestMed’s students come
from personal referrals, a testament to the College’s
reputation and quality curriculum.
New California legislation requires vocational schools
to successfully place students on a new career path and
publish job placement statistics and federal student
loan default rates. Nonprofit institutions like WestMed
College traditionally have better success rates at
graduate employment and student loan repayment
compared to for-profit vocational entities.
In today’s economic climate, employment continues
to be a major challenge for graduates. WestMed
College has made it a priority to offer programs with
real-world career applications. Last year, the College
partnered with numerous community hospitals and
clinics to provide essential clinical externships in allied
healthcare. WestMed students learn in the classroom
and receive hands-on training in the field. The College
provides students the opportunity to establish
professional relationships with potential employers
while in school, giving them a competitive advantage.
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries with a plethora
of employment opportunities
WestMed College also recognizes that healthcare is
one of the fastest-growing industries with a plethora
of employment opportunities. According to the Center
for Health Workforce Studies at the University of
Albany - SUNY, more than 4.2 million healthcare
employment opportunities are expected to be added by
2020. As a result, the College expanded its footprint
in regional healthcare throughout California, adding
four new campuses in Costa Mesa, Chula Vista, Kearny
Mesa, and Fresno in FY12. Also in response to market
needs, the College added several new economically
driven healthcare-focused programs to its curriculum,
including the expansion of the Medical Assistant
program in Fresno, Chula Vista, and Costa Mesa.
Furthermore, the College created a Medical Billing
and Coding course in Kearny Mesa, a Paramedic
program in Merced, and First Responder and
Wilderness Medicine continuing education courses
in Chula Vista.
Last year, WestMed received provisional approval
from the Dental Board of California to offer a
Dental Assistant program. The College also received
preliminary approval from the Bureau of Private
Postsecondary Education to offer a Psychiatric
Technician program in San Jose, an Associate of
Science in Nursing, and an Associate of Science in
Health Information Technology.
WestMed began offering its first online program, an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) refresher
course, targeted at WestMed EMT alums, as well as
employees at fire stations, police departments, security
officers, and other personnel who are required to
complete 24 hours of continuing education every
two years.
In a critical year when student loan debt has reached
the $1 trillion mark, WestMed College increased
scholarship opportunities for its students. In FY12,
WestMed partnered with the Workforce Investment
Board, the Merced Continuum of Care, the Military
Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program,
and Aspiranet to provide students with tuition
reimbursement and scholarship options. Finally, the
Merced Branch campus received Veterans Affairs
approval for the Vocational Nursing, Nursing Assistant,
Medical Assistant, and Paramedic programs. This
additional funding source will allow the Merced
Branch campus to provide educational opportunities
to all military veterans and their families.
In the year ahead, WestMed College will continue
to create and offer essential healthcare educational
programs to prepare students for the workforce.
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The national university system
Dr. Jerry C. Lee serves as Chancellor of the National University System through his appointment as
Chief Executive Officer of the System Management Group (SMG), a 509(1) (3) organization.
The SMG is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, the
members of which largely overlap with the Board of Trustees of
the affiliated institutions. This innovative structure facilitates the
continued development of National University System affiliates
and enables them to maintain their functional independence
for purposes of accreditations, licensure, tax-exempt status, and
financial aid eligibility. The National University System oversees
the accomplishment of each affiliated institution’s objectives
and provides a variety of support services. Participation of each
institution in the National University System is governed by a
System Affiliation Agreement.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Jerry C. Lee
Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
Chancellor
National University System
Virginia E. Beneke, M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor
Marketing
Richard E. Carter, B.S.
Executive Vice President of Business
and Regional Operations
Nancy Rohland-Heinrich,
M.B.A.
Vice Chancellor
Pre-College Programs
Julie Lanthier Bandy, M.P.A.
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
CMO, BioSurplus
Owner Chairman, Townsend Advisors
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Ms. Stacy Allison
Professional Speaker, Author
Mr. Felipe Becerra
Associate Vice Chancellor
Marketing
Director of Operations/
Client Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
Beth Schechter, B.A.
Mr. John Bucher
Associate Vice Chancellor
Communications
President, John Bucher Real Estate
Company
Mr. Richard Chisholm
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Chancellor,
The National University System
President Emeritus,
National University
Ms. Jean Leonard
Educational Consultant,
JM Leonard & Associates
Managing Director, Education
& Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
Chief Executive Officer and
Medical Director,
Lifewellness Institute
President, Connelly Consulting
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
Chairman & Chief Executive
Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
Mr. Robert E. Freelen
Vice President for External Affairs
Dickinson College, Retired
Ms. Kate Grace
President, Evolve Physical Therapy
+ Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
President, Nuance Wines
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
Community, National Volunteer
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
Visiting Professor of Law, Seattle
University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington
School of Law
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Institute for Specialized Medicine,
CEO and Founder
Mr. Jay Stone
Vice President,
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
Ms. Judith Sweet
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National
Collegiate Athletic Association
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM AFFILIATES
•National University
•John F. Kennedy University
•National University
International
•Division of Pre-College
Programs
- National University Virtual
High School
- National University Academy
•Spectrum Pacific Learning
•WestMed College
FACTS
•Founded in 2001
•Headquartered in La Jolla,
California
•Six affiliates
•Partnerships worldwide
•System affiliates serve
approximately
- 24,000 students annually
- 3,400 faculty and staff
•Operating budgets of
$243,000,000
Dr. Donald Kripke
Clinical Associate Professor
of Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University
of California San Diego
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National university
Mission
National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning
opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse
student population. Its aim is to facilitate educational access
and academic excellence through exceptional management of
University operations and resources; innovative delivery systems
and student services; and relevant programs that are learnercentered, success-oriented, and responsive to technology.
John Cicero, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Engineering,
Technology and Media
Quality
Access
Relevance
Accelerated Pace
Affordability
Community
Executive Director,
National University Community
Research Institute and University
Vice President
Joseph Zavala, Ph.D.
Vice President, Student Services
Debra Bean, M.F.A.
Associate Provost
Leadership
Michelle Bello, B.S.
Dr. Jerry C. Lee
Marianne Fingado, M.S.
Chancellor,
The National University System;
President Emeritus,
National University
Patricia E. Potter, M.B.A.
Interim President,
National University
Richard E. Carter, B.S.
Executive Vice President,
Business and Regional Operations
Eileen D. Heveron, Ph.D.
Provost
Christopher T. Krug, B.S.
Vice President,
Information Technology
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Thomas MacCalla, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President, Finance
Associate Vice President, Regional
Operations, Northern Region
Alan Honeycutt, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President, Human
Resources
Vernon Taylor, M.A.
Associate Vice President,
Regional Operations, Military and
Veteran’s Programs
Daren Upham, M.B.A.
Associate Vice President,
Regional Operations,
Southern Region
Mahvash Yadegarpour, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President,
Regional Operations,
Los Angeles Region
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Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
Daniel Donaldson, Ph.D.
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Kenneth Fawson, Ed.D.
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Interim Dean, School of Education
Michael Lacourse, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Health and
Human Services
Michael McAnear, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Letters and Sciences
Core Values
Board of Trustees
Ronald Uhlig, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business and
Management
Douglas Barr, M.B.A.
Associate Regional Dean, Military
Bases and Veteran’s Affairs
Zikria Masoud, M.B.A.
Associate Regional Dean, Nevada
Brandon Jouganatos, M.B.A.
Interim Associate Regional Dean,
Rancho Cordova, Redding,
and Stockton
Bernell Hirning, Ph.D.
Associate Regional Dean,
Fresno and Bakersfield
Olivia Horton, M.A.
Associate Regional Dean,
San Bernardino and Ontario
Mark Moses, M.A.
Associate Regional Dean,
South San Diego County
Mark Redfern, M.B.A.
Associate Regional Dean, Costa Mesa
Abena Salvant, M.A.
Associate Regional Dean,
North San Diego County
Gwendolyn Smith, M.A.
Associate Regional Dean, San Jose
CMO, BioSurplus
Owner Chairman,
Townsend Advisors
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Ms. Stacy Allison
Professional Speaker, Author
Mr. Felipe Becerra
Director of Operations/Client
Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
Mr. John Bucher
President, John Bucher
Real Estate Company
Mr. Richard Chisholm
Managing Director,
Education & Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
President, Connelly Consulting
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
Mr. Robert E. Freelen
Vice President for External Affairs,
Dickinson College, Retired
Ms. Kate Grace
President, Evolve Physical Therapy +
Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
President, Nuance Wines
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
Community, National Volunteer
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
Visiting Professor of Law,
Seattle University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington
School of Law
Dr. Donald Kripke
Clinical Associate Professor
of Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University of
California San Diego
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Chancellor,
National University System,
President Emeritus,
National University
Ms. Jean Leonard
Educational Consultant,
JM Leonard & Associates
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Chief Executive Officer and
Medical Director,
Lifewellness Institute
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Accreditations/
Memberships
Since 1977, National University
has been accredited by the
Accrediting Commission
for Senior Colleges and
Universities of the Western
Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC).
The University is also:
•Approved by the Commission
on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
•Accredited by the California
Board of Registered Nursing
(BRN)
•Approved by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE) for the
offering of the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing Program
•Accredited by the International
Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education (IACBE)
for programs offered by
the School of Business &
Management
•A member of the American
Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education (AACTE)
Mr. Jay Stone
•Approved to train veterans
under Title 38, U.S. Code
(GI Bill)
Ms. Judith Sweet
•Approved for student financial
aid by the Department of
Education
Institute for Specialized Medicine
Vice President,
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National Collegiate
Athletic Association
•A member of the Council of
Colleges of Arts and Sciences
(CCAS)
•Authorized under federal law
to enroll non-immigrant alien
students
•A member of the American
Association of Intensive English
Programs (AAIEP) through
its American Language and
Intercultural Studies program
•A participant in the
Servicemembers Opportunity
College network (SOC)
•Approved for Army, Air Force,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps,
Navy and U.S. government
tuition assistance. Students
in San Diego, Los Angeles,
and Sacramento who qualify
may enroll in the Army or Air
Force ROTC cross-enrollment
programs.
Global Master of Business
Administration
Master of Arts
• Human Resources
Management
Master of Public Administration
Master of Business
Administration
Bachelor of Arts
•Management
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Master of Science in Innovative
School Leadership (blended with
SOBM)
School of Engineering,
Technology and Media
Master of Science in Cyber
Security and Information
Assurance
Master of Science in Data
Analytics
School of Health and Human
Services
Bachelor of Science
•Accounting
Master of Science in Clinical
Affairs
The Division of Extended
Learning is a member of the
following organizations:
New Programs
Master of Science in Nurse
Anesthesia
•The International Association
for Continuing Education
and Training (IACET) as an
Authorized Provider of the
Continuing Education Unit
(CEU)
Associate of Arts in Creative
Writing
•The University Continuing
Education Association (UCEA)
•The Association for Continuing
Higher Education (ACHE)
•The Learning Resources
Network (LERN)
National University
has received specialized
accreditation for its business
programs through the
International Assembly for
Collegiate Business Education
(IACBE), located in Olathe,
Kansas. The business programs
in the following degrees are
accredited by the IACBE:
• Financial Management
College of Letters and
Sciences
Associate of Science in Criminal
Justice Administration
School of Business and
Management
Associate of Arts in Hospitality
and Customer Service
Associate of Science in Business
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated
Marketing Communications
Master of Global Management
Master of Science in Innovative
School Leadership (blended with
SOE)
School of Education
California Clear Multiple and
Single Subject Credential
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Science in Higher
Education Administration
Master of Science in Health and
Life Science Analytics
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Grants
$2,788,263 for the School of
Education from the California
Commission on Teacher
Credentialing for the Alternative
Certification Intern Program to
provide an alternative pathway
for teachers in California school
districts to earn their teaching
credentials
$1,967,265 to the School
of Education from the U.S.
Department of Education’s
“Project Moving Forward”
national professional development
program for training to prepare
teachers to more effectively teach
students with limited English
proficiency
$1,301,332 to the National
University System Regional
Operations Department from the
U.S. Department of Education
and U.S. Department of Defense
(subaward via the Colorado
Department of Education) to
assist with administration of the
“Mountain Pacific Troops to
Teachers” program, which helps
train eligible military personnel to
begin new careers as teachers in
public schools
$19,600 from the U.S.
Department of Health & Human
Services (subaward via the Illinois
Department of Human Services
via the University of Illinois
Urbana Champaign) for the
National University Community
Research Institute’s development,
refinement, and maintenance of
an automated, web-based data
collection and evaluation system
for use by the State of Illinois
Department of Human Services
$10,000 to the School of
Business and Management from
the Charles Koch Charitable
Foundation for scholarships for
economics courses
$1,000 for the School of
Education, Technology and
Media from the Global
Expansion of SciEthics
Interactive through the
HP Catalyst (subaward via
West Chester University of
Pennsylvania) to support student
participation in SciEthics
Interactive STEM activity to
practice ethical decision-making
skills, collect data, and produce
reports
National University Facts
Facilities
National University’s premier
learning facilities include:
State-of-the-art amenities include
more than 65 computer labs
containing over 2,800 PCs
The award-winning National
University Library system
includes more than 440,729
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volumes consisting of 158
electronic databases, over 40,198
full text journals, 152,311
e-books, and online services
including Journal Direct, Books
Direct, eReserves, and multiple
ways for students to request
individualized research assistance.
New in 2012 is “Roadmap to
Research,” an animated tutorial
that helps student with papers
and other coursework.
Academic Affairs
Degree Programs: 117
Certificate Programs: 40
Credential Programs: 19
Male:.....................................37 percent
Female:...............................60.6 percent
Unspecified gender:.............2.4 percent
Military:................................18 percent
Average age: 32.4
Ethnicities:
White.................................44.6 percent
American Indian/
Alaskan Native.....................0.6 percent
Asian.......................................8 percent
African-American.............10.9 percent
Hispanic.............................21.1 percent
Native Hawaiian/
Pacific Island........................1.4 percent
Extended Learning Programs: 26
Nonresident Alien...............2.1 percent
Online Programs
Race/Ethnicity unknown.....8.5 percent
Programs offered online:
Undergraduate degrees: 46
Graduate degrees: 33
Undergraduate certificates: 9
Graduate certificates: 13
Extended learning: 12
Online classes delivered: 33,260
Number of online students:
18,942
Statistics
Full-time equivalent students:
23,425
Two or more races................2.8 percent
Rankings
•First in nation among accredited
colleges and universities which
offer online programs
Adjunct faculty: 2,763
Full-time staff: 999
Part-time staff: 117
•Ranked second in California in
granting overall master’s degrees
•Ranked second in California in
granting master’s degrees in all
disciplines to Native Americans
[Sources: Integrated Postsecondary
Education Data System, Hispanic
Outlook in Higher Education, Diverse
Issues in Higher Education]
Locations
Offices
Diversity Rankings
•Ranked second nationally in
granting master’s in education
to Hispanics
Associate faculty: 36
•Ranked second in California in
granting master’s degrees in all
disciplines to minorities
National University
Academic Headquarters
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1011
(858) 642-8800
[Sources: Integrated Postsecondary
Education Data System, Online
Education Database]
Total credentials conferred:
67,600
Full-time faculty: 253
•Ranked first in California
in granting master’s degrees
in psychology to AfricanAmericans and Hispanics
•Second-largest private,
nonprofit institution of higher
education in California
Alumni: 136,093
Employees
•Ranked first in California in
granting master’s degrees in
education to Native Americans
National University System
Administrative Headquarters
11355 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1013
(858) 642-8000
•Ranked second nationally in
granting master’s degrees to
minorities
Total degrees conferred: 123,359
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Student Body
Demographics
•Ranked second in California
and 12th nationally in granting
master’s degrees to women
•Ranked second in California
in granting master’s degrees to
Hispanics and first in granting
master’s degrees to AfricanAmericans
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National University Library
at Spectrum Business Park
9393 Lightwave Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123-1447
(858) 541-7900
Admissions and Student
Concierge Services Center
4141 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-4103
(619) 563-7200
Campuses
Spectrum Business Park Campus
9388 Lightwave Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123-1426
(858) 541-7700
Technology & Health
Sciences Center
3678 Aero Court
San Diego, CA 92123-1788
(858) 309-3400
South Bay Campus
660 Bay Boulevard, Suite 110
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5200
(619) 563-7400
La Mesa Campus
7787 Alvarado Road
La Mesa, CA 91942-8243
(619) 337-7500
Carlsbad Campus
705 Palomar Airport Road,
Suite 150
Carlsbad, CA 92011-1064
(760) 268-1500
Rancho Bernardo Campus
16875 West Bernardo Drive,
Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92127-1674
(858) 521-3900
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
San Bernardino Campus
804 East Brier Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408-2815
(909) 806-3300
Woodland Hills Campus
6300 Canoga Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 817-2460
VENTURA COUNTY
Oxnard Campus
1000 Towne Center, Suite 125
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 437-3000
ORANGE COUNTY
Costa Mesa Campus
3390 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1502
(714) 429-5100
KERN COUNTY
Bakersfield Campus
4560 California Avenue,
Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93309-1150
(661) 864-2360
FRESNO COUNTY
Fresno Campus
20 E River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720-1551
(559) 256-4900
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
San Jose Campus
3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East
San Jose, CA 95128-2530
(408) 236-1100
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
Ontario Campus
3800 E Concours, Suite 150
Ontario, CA 91764-5905
(909) 919-7600
Stockton Campus
3520 Brookside Road
Stockton, CA 95219-2319
(209) 475-1400
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Los Angeles Campus
5245 Pacific Concourse Drive,
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90045-6905
(310) 662-2000
Rancho Cordova Campus
10901 Gold Center Drive,
Suite 101
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-6056
(916) 855-4100
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding Campus
2195 Larkspur Lane, Suite 200
Redding, CA 96002-0629
(530) 226-4000
HENDERSON, NEVADA
Henderson Campus
2850 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy,
Ste 300
Henderson, NV 89052-4395
(702) 531-7800
Military Learning
Centers
Marine Corps Air Station
Miramar
Kelso Rd. Building 5305
San Diego, CA 92145
(619) 563-7355
Naval Air Station North
Island
S. R Ave., Building 650
San Diego, CA 92135-7024
(619) 563-7478
Naval Medical Center
34425 Farenhold Ave.,
Bldg. 26 3B
San Diego, CA 92134-5000
(619) 563-7470
Naval Base San Diego
3975 Norman Scott Rd., Bldg.
3280 B114
San Diego, CA 92136-5000
(619) 563-7474
Fleet AntiSubmarine
Warfare Training
33077 Ping Place, Building 7
San Diego, CA 92147-5090
(619) 563-7488
Naval Base Coronado
S. R Ave., Building 650
San Diego, CA 92135-7024
(619) 563-7478
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
4025 Tripoli Ave., Building 111
San Diego, CA 92140-5000
(619) 563-7482
Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton
B Street, Bldg. 1331, Box 555020
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5020
(760) 268-1533
Twentynine Palms Marine Air
Ground Task Force Training
Center
6th Street, Bldg. 1526
Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-1118
ONLINE INFORMATION
CENTERS
Arcadia
400 S. Baldwin Avenue,
Suite 231
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 254-5800
Kennesaw-Atlanta
400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway
NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144-6808
(678) 581-4891
Long Beach
7557 Carson Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 377-1960
National City
3030 Plaza Bonita Road
National City, CA 91950-8009
(619) 475-3200
Northridge
9301 Tampa Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 718-3140
Orlando
3201 E. Colonial Drive #F-24
Orlando, FL 32803-5140
(407) 254-1230
Dallas
8132 Park Lane, Suite 165
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 360-3150
Palm Desert
72840 Highway 111, Suite 441
Palm Desert, CA 92260-3324
(760) 346-3230
El Cajon
513 Parkway Plaza
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-5620
Pasadena
167 South Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 395-5660
Escondido
200 East Via Rancho Parkway,
Suite 485
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 739-6875
Quantico
337 Potomac Avenue
Quantico, VA 22134-3460
(703) 630-3800
Fairfield/Solano
1350 Travis Boulevard, Suite Z15
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 436-1200
Houston
303 Memorial City, Suite 848
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 365-6720
Riverside
1299 Galleria at Tyler, #G202
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 343-3880
San Francisco
161 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 777-6628
Santa Ana
2800 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705-6620
(714) 564-3600
Seattle
152 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188-2805
(206) 248-6600
Summerlin
10870 West Charleston
Boulevard, Suite 180
Las Vegas, NV 89135-5007
(702) 531-7850
Temecula
Suite A-105
40705 Winchester Road
Temecula, CA 92591-5517
(951) 296-1220
Admissions Offices
John F. Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill Campus
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill
CA 94523-4817
(925) 969-3587
Naval Submarine Base
Admissions Office
140 Sylvester Road
Building 140
San Diego, CA 92106-3521
(619) 563-7490
Contact Us
National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1011
(800) NAT-UNIV
www.nu.edu
Torrance
21712 Hawthorne Boulevard,
Suite 271
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 662-2170
West Covina
591 Plaza Drive
West Covina, CA 91790-2835
(626) 939-1600
West Los Angeles
10800 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 481-2046
Roseville
1151 Galleria Boulevard,
Suite 239
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 855-4340
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John F. Kennedy University
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
President, Nuance Wines
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
Mission
Board of Trustees
To provide access to high quality, innovative educational
opportunities that integrate theory and life experience. We inspire
personal, professional, and academic growth, and advance the well
being of our diverse local and global communities. This mission is
built upon our core values.
Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
Vision
Leadership
To be the learning environment
of choice for those seeking
a transformative and lifeenhancing educational
experience.
Jerry C. Lee, Ed.D, Chancellor
Core Values
Accessibility
Quality and Innovation
Transformative Growth
Diversity
Global World View
The National University System
Steven A. Stargardter, Ph.D., J.D.
President
Donald J. Campbell, Psy.D.
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Anne Marie Taylor, M.A.
Vice President, University
Advancement
James Hyatt, M.A.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Dean Barbieri, J.D.
Dean, College of Law
Ruth Fassinger, Ph.D., Dean
College of Graduate and Professional
Studies
Michael Graney Mulholland
D.B.A., Dean, College of
Undergraduate Studies
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
CMO, BioSurplus
Owner Chairman,
Townsend Advisors
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Ms. Stacy Allison
Professional Speaker, Author
Mr. Felipe Becerra
Director of Operations/Client
Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
Mr. John Bucher
President, John Bucher
Real Estate Company
Mr. Richard Chisholm
Managing Director,
Education & Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
President, Connelly Consulting
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
Mr. Robert E. Freelen
Vice President for External Affairs
Dickinson College, Retired
Ms. Kate Grace
President, Evolve Physical Therapy +
Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Community, National Volunteer
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
Visiting Professor of Law,
Seattle University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington
School of Law
Dr. Donald Kripke
Clinical Associate Professor
of Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University of
California San Diego
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Chancellor,
National University System,
President Emeritus,
National University
Ms. Jean Leonard
Educational Consultant,
JM Leonard & Associates
Ms. Judith Sweet
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National Collegiate
Athletic Association
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Institute for Specialized Medicine
Steven A. Stargardter, Ph.D., JD
(Ex Officio)
President, John F. Kennedy
University
Mr. Jay Stone
Vice President,
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
•National Association of Colleges
and University Business Officers
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Online Degrees
•Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP
•BarBri
•Bachelor of Science in Law
Enforcement Leadership
Accreditations
(*New for 2012)
•Association for Institutional
Research
JKK University Accreditations
•California Association of
Marriage and Therapy Therapists
•American Psychological
Association
•California Association of
Museums
•California Bar Association
•Western Association of Schools
and Colleges
Degree Program Accreditations
•International Assembly for
Collegiate Business Education
•American Psychological
Association (“on probation”
accreditation status, effective
December 2010)
•California Bar Association
•American Bar Association
Continuing Education Course
Accreditations
•American Association of
College Registrars
•The American Psychological
Association
•Contra Costa Council
•The California Board of
Registered Nursing
Continuing Education
Memberships
•University Continuing
Education Association
•Council for Adult and
Experiential Learning
•Association for Continuing
Higher Education
•Learning Resources Network
•Weekend Science Program
•Master of Arts in Sport
Psychology
•American Association of
Colleges and Universities
•NAFSA Association for
International Students
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•City of Concord
•Chevron
•AT&T
•National Association of
Graduate Admissions
Professionals
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
On-Campus Degrees
JFK University Memberships
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
•Patten University
•Heritage Bank of Commerce
•International Assembly for
Collegiate Business Education
Chief Executive Officer and
Medical Director,
Lifewellness Institute
New Programs
Memberships
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
New Partnerships
•The California Board of
Behavioral Sciences
Grants
•$1,267 from the City
of Berkeley for Arts &
Consciousness
•$13,500 from American
Psychological Association for
the Adults & Children Together
against Violence
•$150,000 from Lesher for the
Veterans Center
•$10,000 from Everest
Foundation for the Institute for
Entrepreneurial Leadership
•$3,000 from Lowell
Berry Foundation for Life
Enhancement through Athletic
and Academic Participation
•$10,000 from AT&T for Life
Enhancement through Athletic
and Academic Participation
•$25,000 from Heritage Bank for
the Institute for Entrepreneurial
Leadership
•The California State Bar
Association
•$5,000 from Shortino
Foundation for Expressive Arts
Therapy Camp
•The California Association of
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Counselors
•$199,500 from Chevron for the
Institute for Entrepreneurial
Leadership
•$1,350 from City of San Pablo
for Adults & Children Together
against Violence
•$25,000 from T.J. Long
Foundation for the Community
Center/Family Resiliency
Program
•$183,000 from AT&T Institute
for Entrepreneurial Leadership
•$75,000 from Wayne and
Gladys Valley Foundation for
I.T. equipment
Degree Programs
Average Class Size
10-12
Faculty/Staff
Core faculty: 57
Continuing Education
adjunct faculty: 75
Sunnyvale Community
Counseling Center
572 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 98087
Phone: (408) 524-4900w
- Full-time: 121
Contact Us
Adjunct faculty: 624
Staff: 168
- Part-time: 47
Degrees: 22
Locations
(*New for 2012)
Continuing Education: 5
Campuses
Certificates: 6
Online: 3
Students In Class (SIC)
•JFK University Students: 1,474
•Continuing Education Students:
2,259
Student Body Composition
Male:.....................................24 percent
Female:..................................76 percent
Military/
Yellow Ribbon Program: ........4 percent
Average age: 36
Ethnicities:
American Indian/
Alaskan Native:.......................1 percent
Asian:....................................10 percent
African-American:................12 percent
Hispanic/Latino:...................12 percent
White: ..................................62 percent
Race/Ethnicity Unknown:..... 3 percent
Oakland Center for Holistic
Counseling
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 444-3344
John F. Kennedy University
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4817
Phone: (800) 696-5358
www.jfku.edu
Pleasant Hill –Main Campus
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4817
Phone: (800) 696-5358
San Jose Campus*
3031 Tisch Way
3 Plaza West (PW)
San Jose, CA 95128-2541
(408) 236-1120
Berkeley Campus
2956 San Pablo Avenue
2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA 94702-2471
Phone: (800) 696-5358
John F. Kennedy
University Community
Counseling Centers
JFK University Community
Center
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 798-9240
•$25,000 from Wells Fargo for
the Institute for Entrepreneurial
Leadership
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National university international
Leadership
Dr. Jack Paduntin
President
Will Poarch
Vice President for External Affairs
Dickinson College, Retired
Ms. Kate Grace
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
President, Evolve Physical Therapy +
Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
President, Nuance Wines
Vice President,
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
Ms. Judith Sweet
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
Associate Vice President, International
Admissions and Services
Board of Trustees
Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
CMO, BioSurplus
Owner Chairman,
Townsend Advisors
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Ms. Stacy Allison
Professional Speaker, Author
Mr. Felipe Becerra
Director of Operations/Client
Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
Mr. John Bucher
President, John Bucher
Real Estate Company
Mr. Richard Chisholm
Managing Director,
Education & Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
President, Connelly Consulting
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
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Mr. Robert E. Freelen
Community, National Volunteer
Visiting Professor of Law,
Seattle University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington
School of Law
Dr. Donald Kripke
Clinical Associate Professor
of Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University of
California San Diego
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Chancellor,
National University System,
President Emeritus,
National University
Ms. Jean Leonard
Educational Consultant,
JM Leonard & Associates
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Chief Executive Officer and
Medical Director,
Lifewellness Institute
Dr. Jack Paduntin (Ex Officio)
President
National University International
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Institute for Specialized Medicine
Mr. Jay Stone
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National Collegiate
Athletic Association
Memberships
American Association of
Intensive English Programs
National Association of
International Educators
Professional International
Educators Roundtable
Teachers of English to Speakers
of Other Languages
California Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other Languages
New Partnerships
IDP Education
Aoyama Gakuin University
National University International
was also instrumental in
establishing partnerships
between National University
and 15 universities in China and
Germany.
New Programs
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Pre-MBA Certificate
Pleasant Hill Campus
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
English Camp
Student Body
Compositions
Male: ....................................39 percent
Female: .................................61 percent
Average age: 24
National University International
prepares, on average, 54 students
per month to enter National
University programs. NUI also
recruited more than 210 online
students in 2012.
Full-Time Staff
28
Locations
National University campuses:
San Diego, Costa Mesa, and
Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy
University Pleasant Hill campus
Contact Us
National University
International
11355 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
(800) 986-1036
(858) 541-7747
www.nui.nusystem.org
The Division of pre-college programs
Mission
National University Virtual High School
(NUVHS)
National University Virtual High School is committed to
providing interactive, media-rich educational opportunities in
a flexible, student-centered learning environment to a diverse
population of learners.
National University
Academy (NUA)
National University Academy
programs are dedicated to
creating learning opportunities,
which are accessible, challenging,
and relevant to a diverse
population of K-12 students.
NUVHS Expected School-wide
Learning Results (ESLRs)
•Engaged Learners
•Critical Thinkers
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
•Effective Communicators
Spectrum Business Park
Campus
9388 Lightwave Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
•Global Citizens
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles Campus
5245 Pacific Concourse Drive,
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90045
ORANGE COUNTY
Costa Mesa Campus
3390 Habor Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92629
Board of Trustees
NUA Expected School-wide
Learning Results (ESLRs)
Core Values
Division of Pre-College Programs
•Innovation
•Opportunity
NUVHS
Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Ms. Stacy Allison
Professional Speaker, Author
Mr. Felipe Becerra
•Collaboration
Director of Operations/Client
Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
•Flexibility
Mr. John Bucher
•Achievement
Leadership
Division of Pre-College
Programs
Vice Chancellor for Pre-College
Programs: Nancy RohlandHeinrich
President, John Bucher Real Estate
Company
Mr. Richard Chisholm
Managing Director, Education &
Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
President, Connelly Consulting
NUVHS
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
•Responsible and Ethical
Citizens
Associate Director of Education:
Kimberleigh Marro
Mr. Robert E. Freelen
•Independent Thinkers
NUA
•Productive and Self Directed
Learners
•Decision Makers and Problem
Solvers
•Effective Communicators
Director: Brian Jensen
Executive Director, NUA:
Bernard Hanlon
Director, NUAA:
Craig Van Houten
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
Vice President for External Affairs
Dickinson College, Retired
Ms. Kate Grace
President, Evolve Physical Therapy +
Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
President, Nuance Wines
NUA
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
National University Academy
Board of Directors
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
President
Community, National Volunteer
Visiting Professor of Law, Seattle
University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington School of
Law
Dr. Donald Kripke
Clinical Associate Professor of
Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University of
California San Diego
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Chancellor, National University
System,
President Emeritus, National
University
Ms. Jean Leonard
Educational Consultant, JM
Leonard & Associates
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Chief Executive Officer and Medical
Director,
Lifewellness Institute
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Institute for Specialized Medicine
Mr. Jay Stone
Vice President, Van Scoyoc Associates,
Inc.
Ms. Judith Sweet
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National
Collegiate Athletic Association
Dr. Scott Herrin
Dr. Joseph Zavala
Clerk
Chris McDuffie
Member
Linda Doughty
Member
Dr. Michael Lacourse
Member
Laurie Blue
Member
Linda Dominguez
Member
Aster Parker
Member
Memberships
(*New FY12)
NUVHS
•National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics*
•National Council for the Social
Studies*
•North American Council on
Online Learning
•National Collegiate Athletics
Association
•United States Distance
Learning Association
•Association of Distance
Education and Computing
•Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development
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•California Student Opportunity
and Access Program
•International Society for
Technology in Education
•College Opportunity
•Computer Users in Education
•The College Board
•Association of California School
Administrations
•National Association of College
Admissions Counselors
NUA
•California Charter School
Association
•California Consortium for
Independent Study
•San Diego County Office of
Education Data and Assessment
Network
•San Diego County Office of
Education Curriculum and
Instruction Network
New Partnerships
NUVHS
Aspire School
Jewish Community High School
Pinckney Community
High School
St. Elizabeth High School
West Virginia Department of
Education
BrainHoney
Accreditations
(*New for 2012)
NUVHS
North Central Association
Commission Accreditation and
School Improvement through
AdvancED*
Western Association of Schools
and Colleges – Accrediting
Commission for Schools
University of California UC
“a-g” Course Approvals
40 semester courses with UC
“a-g” individual course approval
UC “a-g” approved online
provider status
NUVHS Advanced Placement
(AP®) courses approved by the
College Board to carry the AP®
designation (17 semester courses)
NCAA Approval for NUVHS
core courses and graduation
requirements
NAIA approval for NUVHS
core courses and graduation
requirements
NUA
•Western Association of Schools
and Colleges – Accrediting
Commission for Schools
•University of California as an
“a-g” school
•National Collegiate Athletic
Association
•National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics
New Courses
NUVHS
Middle school (grades 6 -8)
courses in all core academic
disciplines
AP Macroeconomics
NUA
NUA charters offer the Option 2
High School Diploma
Preparation courses for
GED exams
K-3 Program
Grants
NUVHS
$245,000 in grants from:
•Xerox
•Pitney Bowes
•Itron
•Westinghouse Electric
•Northrup Grumman
•Flour Enterprise
•Autodesk
• StarTalk grant provided
students access to summer
intensive language courses in
Persian and Arabic
Students In Class (SIC)
NUVHS
4,447
NUA
1,235
Student Body Composition
NUVHS
Gender
Male: ...................................51. percent
Female:.............................. 48.5 percent
Average age:
11-14: ...................................12 percent
15: .....................................22.6 percent
16: .....................................28.8 percent
17: ........................................29 percent
18 and over: .........................7.4 percent
Ethnicities:
Asian/Island Pacific: .........19.2 percent
African-American: ..............4.7 percent
Hispanic: .............................5.7 percent
White: ...............................54.2 percent
Not Responded: ................15.9 percent
Grade Level:
9th Grade: .........................16.4 percent
10th Grade:....................... 25.2 percent
11th Grade: .......................32.3 percent
12th Grade: .......................24.5 percent
NUA
Gender:
Male:.....................................47 percent
Female: .................................53 percent
Ethnicity:
American Indian/
Alaskan Native .......................1 percent
Cambodian .......................0.25 percent
Chinese..............................0.16 percent
Japanese.............................0.08 percent
Hmong..............................0.08 percent
Average Class Size
NUVHS
25
NUA
NUA
CCC National City
401 W. 35th St., Ste. A
National City, CA 91950
25
Faculty/Staff
NUVHS
Vietnamese........................0.25 percent
Full-time staff: 5
Laotian ..............................0.33 percent
Part-time teachers: 24
Asian Indian .....................0.25 percent
Other Asian ......................2.13 percent
Hawaiian Native................0.16 percent
Samoan..............................0.41 percent
Other Pacific Islander........0.33 percent
Filipino..............................0.90 percent
African-American ..........12.37 percent
Caucasian ........................24.65 percent
Hispanic ..........................56.43 percent
Grade Level
Enrollment Percentage
Kindergarten......................2.01 percent
1st.......................................1.42 percent
2nd.....................................1.67 percent
3rd......................................0.75 percent
6th......................................0.25 percent
7th......................................0.92 percent
8th......................................1.76 percent
9th......................................4.27 percent
10th....................................8.87 percent
11th....................................16.8 percent
12th....................................61.2 percent
Locations
(*New for 2012)
Full-time teachers: 2
NUA
Credentialed staff: 38
Full-time teachers: 34
Part-time teachers: 4
Part-time staff
(instructional aides/clerks): 16
CCC Vista
2030 University Drive
Vista, CA 92083
Indio
45-570 Grace St., #1
Indio, CA 92201
Perris
351 Wilkerson Ave. #F
Perris, CA 92570
Access Linda Vista
2612 Daniel Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
Moreno Valley
12625 Frederick St., #K3
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
CNC
415 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
Turning the Hearts
345 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 91910
Chula Vista Mall
555 Broadway, #2048
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Metro
6154 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego, CA 92120
Chula Vista Mall
555 Broadway, #2048
Chula Vista, CA 91910
NCICC
463 North Midway
Escondido, CA 92027
Vista
2030 University Drive
Vista, CA 92083
SCCC
1111 Bay Blvd.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Murrieta
41870 Kalmia St.
Murrieta, CA 92562
Hope Center
4999 Holly Drive
San Diego, CA 92113
Media Arts
2921 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
BCA
6125 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
El Cajon
1123 N. Mollison
El Cajon, CA 92021
NUA Carlsbad
705 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Sparrow Elementary
5280 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
NUA Spectrum
9388 Lightwave Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
NU Fresno
20 East River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720-1551
NUA Chula Vista
660 Bay Blvd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Orange Center*
3530 South Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
SER
4700 North River Road
Oceanside, CA 92057
Alpaugh*
5313 Road 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
NCCCC
1949 Avenida Del Oro
Oceanside, CA 92056
Sequoia Mall
3303 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
Contact Us:
National University Academy
11355 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1013
Phone: (877) 252-7786
http://ahs.nusystem.org
National University
Virtual High School
11355 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037-1013
Phone: (866) 366-8847
www.nuvhs.org
Hemet
4000 E. Florida, #112
Hemet, CA 92544
NUA
Latino College Prep Academy
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Spectrum pacific learning
Dr. Donald Kripke
Mission
To have a profound impact on the continued growth and
development of the e-learning industry through innovative course
design, development, and delivery.
Leadership
Jerry C. Lee, Ed.D.
President; and Chancellor,
The National University System
Bob Benson
President
David Montes de Oca
Director, eLearning Services
Ashley Zabel
Sr. Account Manager,
The National University System
Juan Carlos Montes
Supervisor, DDAT
President
Spectrum Pacific Learning
Mr. John Bucher
President, John Bucher
Real Estate Company
Mr. Richard Chisholm
CMO, BioSurplus
Owner Chairman,
Townsend Advisors
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Ms. Stacy Allison
Professional Speaker, Author
Mr. Felipe Becerra
Director of Operations/Client
Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
Educational Consultant,
JM Leonard & Associates
Chief Executive Officer and
Medical Director,
Lifewellness Institute
President, Connelly Consulting
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
Board of Trustees
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
Ms. Jean Leonard
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
Vice President for External Affairs
Dickinson College, Retired
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Chancellor,
National University System,
President Emeritus,
National University
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
Francis Keeler
Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Managing Director,
Education & Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
Group Accountant
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Mr. Bob Benson (Ex Officio)
Clinical Associate Professor
of Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University of
California San Diego
Mr. Robert E. Freelen
Ms. Kate Grace
President, Evolve Physical Therapy +
Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
President, Nuance Wines
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
Community, National Volunteer
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
Visiting Professor of Law,
Seattle University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington
School of Law
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Partnerships
Staff
Board of Trustees
Business Enterprise Institute
Adjunct faculty trained: 268
Mr. Herbert Meistrich, Chair
Fashion Careers College
Huntington University
Kids Green Grass Golf
Management Education and
Training
Michigan Jewish Institute
Patrick Henry College
Patrick Henry College Prep
Academy
The Career Training Foundation
The Cooper Institute
Patrons of the Prado
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Institute for Specialized Medicine
Mr. Jay Stone
Vice President,
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
Ms. Judith Sweet
Students: 93,622
Courses: 4,203
CMO, BioSurplus
Owner Chairman,
Townsend Advisors
New Courses Developed: 147
Mr. Thomas Topuzes, Secretary
Contact Us
President and CEO, Thomas Topuzes
& Associates, LLC
Spectrum Pacific Learning
Professional Speaker, Author
11355 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 642-8119
www.spectrumpacific.org
Ms. Stacy Allison
Mr. Felipe Becerra
Director of Operations/Client
Development,
Creditor lustus et Remedium, LLP
Mr. Richard Chisholm
WestMed college
President, Connelly Consulting
WestMed College offers education and training for jobs and
careers that are in high demand. The College provides an accessible
and affordable education to people looking to enter or further their
careers in the growing allied health field.
Memberships
Charles “Mac” Powell
President and CEO
Michal Powell
Tracey Jensen
Dean of Nursing
Caroline James
Campus Director – San Jose
Deleta Rowe-Henry
Campus Director – Merced
Managing Director,
Education & Nonprofit Group
Wells Fargo Securities
Ms. Jeanne Connelly
Mission
Associate Vice President of Academics
Chronicle of Higher Education
Ms. Jacqueline Townsend
Konstanturos, Vice Chair
President, John Bucher
Real Estate Company
Leadership
California Association of
Nonprofits
National University
System Support
President & CEO, TaylorMade
Performance Labs
Mr. John Bucher
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National Collegiate
Athletic Association
E-Learning Guild
Full-time staff: 20
Kyle Wolfson
Campus Director – Kearny Mesa
Mr. Gerald Czarnecki
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Deltennium Group, Inc.
Mr. Robert E. Freelen
Vice President for External Affairs
Dickinson College, Retired
Ms. Kate Grace
Nicole Moreno
President, Evolve Physical Therapy +
Advanced Wellness
Physical Therapist, Orthopedic
Physician Assistant
Louis Cruz
President, Nuance Wines
Mark Allen
Campus Director – Fresno
Campus Director – Costa Mesa
Campus Director – Chula Vista
Ms. Ruthann Heinrich
Ms. Cheryl Kendrick
Community, National Volunteer
Mr. W. H. Knight, Jr. ( Joe)
Visiting Professor of Law,
Seattle University
Professor and Dean Emeritus,
University of Washington
School of Law
Dr. Donald Kripke
Clinical Associate Professor
of Psychiatry,
School of Medicine, University of
California San Diego
Dr. Jerry C. Lee (Ex Officio)
Chancellor,
National University System,
President Emeritus,
National University
Ms. Jean Leonard
Educational Consultant,
JM Leonard & Associates
Mr. Michael R. McGill, P.E.
President, McGill, Martin, Self, Inc.
Charles “Mac” Powell, Ph.D.
(Ex Officio)
President and CEO
WestMed College
Dr. E. Lee Rice
Chief Executive Officer and
Medical Director,
Lifewellness Institute
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Public Affairs and Communications
Consultant,
Rodriguez & Company
Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D.,
Ph.D.
Institute for Specialized Medicine
Mr. Jay Stone
Vice President,
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
Ms. Judith Sweet
Senior Vice President for
Championships and Education
Services, Retired, National Collegiate
Athletic Association
New Partnerships
Workforce Investment Board
Military Spouse Career
Advancement Accounts
Aspiranet
Accreditations and
Approvals (*New for 2012)
Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges
California Bureau of Private
Postsecondary Education
California Board of Vocational
Nurses and Psychiatric
Technicians
California Board of Nursing
(Continuing Education)
Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education
Programs (EMS Programs)
Committee on Accreditation of
Educational Programs for the
Emergency Medical Services
Professions (EMS Programs)
County of Fresno*
County of Santa Clara
County of San Diego*
New Programs
Medical Assistant Program
(Fresno, Chula Vista, and
Costa Mesa)
Medical Billing and Coding
Program (Kearny Mesa)
Pharmacy Technician (Kearny
Mesa)
Paramedic Program (Merced)
Emergency Medical First
Responder Course (San Jose and
Chula Vista)
Wilderness Medicine Course
(Fresno)
Provisional Program Approval:
Locations
(*New FY12)
Psychiatric Technician Program
Chula Vista*
660 Bay Boulevard, Suite 110
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5200
Phone: (619) 563-7450
Dental Assistant Program
Associate of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science in Health
Information Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) Refresher Course
(online)
Costa Mesa Campus*
3390 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1502
Phone: (714) 429-5250
Students In Class (SIC)
Fresno Campus*
20 East River Park Place West
Fresno, CA 93720-1551
Total: 706
By Campus:
Kearny Mesa Campus*
3678 Aero Court
San Diego, CA 92123
San Jose: 430
Merced: 157
Chula Vista: 79
Merced Campus
330 E. Yosemite Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 386-6300
Fresno: 39
Costa Mesa: 1
Student Body Composition
Gender
Female:..................................57 percent
Male:.....................................43 percent
Average age:.......................................27
Ethnicities:
Asian:....................................23 percent
African-American:..................3 percent
Hispanic:...............................28 percent
Two or More Races:...............4 percent
White:...................................39 percent
San Jose Campus
3031 Tisch Way
San Jose, CA 95128-2561
Phone: (408) 236-1170
Contact Us
San Jose Main Campus
3031 Tisch Way
1st Floor, Suite 8PW
San Jose, CA 95128-2541
Phone: (408) 236-1170
www.westmedcollege.edu
Average Class Size
31
Faculty
Full-time: 9
Part-time: 37
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