University of Massachusetts Global explained

University of Massachusetts Global
Established: (as Chapman University College)[1]
Type:Private university
Chancellor:David W. Andrews
Provost:Laurie G. Dodge
State:California
Country:United States
Students:Approximately 23,000 annually[2]
Undergrad:9,190
Postgrad:6,345
Faculty:912 (full-time and part-time)[3]
Administrative Staff:501
Campus:Virtual, physical locations in Aliso Viejo and San Diego
Former Names:Brandman University
Chapman University College
Chapman College
College of Lifelong Learning
Colors:Blue & Red
Website:www.umassglobal.edu

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), formerly Brandman University, is a private university that primarily operates from a virtual campus[4] . The university offers more than 90 degree, certificate, credential and professional programs for working adults.[5] Brandman was a separate, regionally-accredited university within the Chapman University system.[6] In September 2021, Brandman separated from the Chapman University system, and formed a new affiliation with the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global. UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.[7]

History

Chapman University

The institutional history of UMass Global history began in 1958, when faculty from then-Chapman College first delivered on-base classes at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in Orange County, California. After expanding education services to additional military facilities, Chapman formed a Division of Residence Education Centers to manage its operations. The centers evolved into the College of Lifelong Learning, which became Chapman University College in 2001. Chapman University College was incorporated in 2008.[8] In 2009, the university was renamed Brandman University after a substantial donation from the Joyce and Saul Brandman Foundation.[9] [10]

University of Massachusetts

In September 2021, Brandman affiliated with the University of Massachusetts (UMass) via a change of control agreement and rebranded as UMass Global.[11] [12] The development followed UMass' announcement two years prior that it would launch an online affiliate.[13] [14] The arrangement calls for Chapman to receive $96 million from UMass Global, with disbursements to be made over a 10-year term. UMass Global has also agreed to buy its Irvine, California, campus for $37 million.[15] There will be leadership and oversight overlap between the UMass Board of Regents and that of UMass Global.[16]

While the Brandman name was still in use, Military Times ranked the university as one of the nation’s “Best for Vets” for 2021.[17]

As of September 2021, UMass Global had 23,000 students online and in person, with the majority being on the West Coast.[14]

Academics

The university offers degree programs through five schools: The Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions; School of Education; School of Business and Professional Studies; School of Arts and Sciences; and School of Extended Education.

UMass Global uses a curriculum model known as iDEAL (Instructional Design for Engaged Adult Learning).[18] and all of its faculty positions are non-tenured.[19]

The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission[7] and is a member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).[20] Additionally, the School of Nursing and Health Professions follows the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) standards. Teacher training programs offered through the School of Education are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)[21] and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).[22] The undergraduate social work program is accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About UMass Global . UMass Global . 18 November 2021.
  2. Web site: UMass Global celebrates first graduate to earn degree via Auto Club of Southern California partnership . UMass Global . 18 November 2021 . en.
  3. Web site: IPEDS Data Center-Brandman University . National Center for Education Statistics . 18 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Online & Campus Locations . UMass Global.
  5. Web site: Accredited Online College Degrees offered Nationwide CA & WA Campuses . UMass Global . 18 November 2021.
  6. Web site: Accreditations . Brandman University . 20 May 2021.
  7. Web site: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL . WSCUC . 18 November 2021.
  8. Web site: Chapman Timeline . Chapman University . 19 November 2021 . en.
  9. https://brandmannews.org/brandman-university-history/ "Brandman University History"
  10. http://jewishjournal.com/news/los_angeles/community/83172/ Jewish Journal: "Joyce Brandman: Ensuring a legacy of giving" by Julie Gruenbaum
  11. Web site: Initial Institutional Approval – Change of Control and Name for Brandman University to University of Massachusetts Global . California Commission on Teacher Credentialing . 19 November 2021.
  12. News: Lisinski . Chris . UMass eyes bigger online education footprint with new brand - The Boston Globe . 19 November 2021 . The Boston Globe . 2 September 2021.
  13. News: Lederman . Doug . 2021-09-03 . Brandman University, adult-serving online institution, to become UMass Global . en . Inside Higher Education . 2021-10-22.
  14. News: Carapezza . Kirk . 28 September 2021 . UMass Goes Big Online, Launching ‘UMass Global’ . en . WGBH Educational Foundation . 22 October 2021.
  15. Web site: Hill . Phil . Brandman University Completes Transition as UMass Global . philonedtech.com . Phil Hill . 2 September 2021.
  16. News: Lisinski . Chris . 2021-09-03 . UMass acquiring California digital university . CommonWealth Magazine . 2021-10-22.
  17. Web site: Best For Vets 2021: Colleges . colleges.militarytimes.com . 19 November 2021 . en.
  18. Web site: Brandman University | Non-profit Accredited University Degree Programs in California & Washington . Brandman.edu . 2013-09-16 . 2013-10-05.
  19. Web site: Faion . Paul . New College, New Model . 27 June 2022 . Inside Higher Education.
  20. Web site: SuperScholar.org . SuperScholar.org . 2011-04-12 . 2014-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025132/http://www.superscholar.org/schools/online/brandman-university/ . 2014-04-19 . dead.
  21. Web site: CTC Accreditation Cohorts by Institution . ctc.ca.gov . 2011-04-12 . 2014-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140722143030/http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/accred-files/Cohorts-by-Institutions-Alpha.pdf . 2014-07-22 . dead .
  22. Web site: Impact the Lives of Students. brandman.edu. 2016-05-10 . 2016-05-10.
  23. Web site: Bachelor's in Social Work - BASW - Brandman University. Brandman.edu. 17 December 2017.