UC Irvine (UCI) was first founded in 1965. UC Irvine was one of three new Universities of California campuses established in the 1960s. UC Irvine was not named after the city it was built in, instead, the name is a reference to James Irvine, a landowner who administered the 94,000-acre Irvine Ranch. At the time, the current city of Irvine did not exist until it was incorporated in 1971. In 1964, the University purchased an additional 510 acres for housing and commercial developments. Most of the land that UCI didn’t purchase, which is now occupied by the cities of Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, and Newport Coast, is now held by the ‘Irvine Company’. UC Irvine's first Chancellor, Daniel G. Aldrich, developed the campus's first academic…
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a paragon of diversity in today’s American society. Our university prides itself as a place where virtually any one of any background can receive a superlative education. Every person you interact with on campus has their own special story to tell with a personality that will encapsulate you, making you feel as if you belong here. The positive and embracing aura present on campus is infectious; it instills you with a strong sense of pride in yourself and fellow rams. What is present in our university goes deeper than overpriced textbooks or endless amounts of all-nighters: we are a family and each of us has a duty to promote the wellbeing of ourselves and each other. Students and staff alike make up pillars that…
Southern Methodist University’s mission statement resonates with the same values I admire about a University such as “promoting an environment emphasizing individual dignity and worth”. Growing up I lacked essential self-worth. Upon beginning highs school I was very confused and frustrated person. I was learning to accept myself for being gay and the conservative and traditional environment I was in made it difficult for me to express who I was. The misrepresentation and disrespect I gained from being a double minority in high school fueled a passion in me which became the catalyst for positive change in my academic career. Since I began to attend Tarrant County College, I have joined the Cornerstone honors program offered at the campus and…
College isn’t what it should be. Students nowadays are focused on having fun. They think college is a place of freedom where they can just do as they please and not care about their schooling, “Life is at parties, at clubs, in music, with friends, in sports” (Edmundson). Students have gained independence and feel like they must do crazy things. Or…
I consider it an honor and a privilege to obtain a Masters in Urban Education at Langston University. I choose the University for several reasons. Langston’s graduate program can equip me with the necessary skills to become an effective classroom teacher. Langston’s University’s mission statement which is to strive to provide excellent post secondary education to individuals seeking knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enhance the human condition and promote a world that is peaceful, intellectual, technologically advanced and one that fulfills the needs of nations and individuals alike. My personal mission has similarities to Langston’s mission. It is my desire to attend graduate school because of the following reasons,…
To believe in the strength and value of community colleges is to recognize that the community school is as vital and remains purposely driven today, as when they began more than one hundred years ago- before self-driving cars, smartboards, on-line courses, etc. These community based institutions fundamentally serve as a foundation and core to the planning and building of one’s unlimited educational possibilities.…
Whether it be learning about the culture and diversity of my peers -- strictly adhering to the inclusion efforts of the Honors College, engaging in discussions surrounding issues and current events around the world, or learning how to create and market products that will succeed with the help of my professors, I know I will be deeply ingrained and involved with the Honors College community and strive to embody it’s important interdisciplinary values. I hope to become a part of this amazing community of students and contribute in these activities that make it so…
U.S. high schools and colleges campuses each reflect the diversity of today’s world. Preparing a student body that is a microcosm of the community. Each within the boundaries set forth by society. .…
A main reason for the existence of the Christian college or university is to provide an educational environment that includes both academic subject matter and Christian knowledge. At Azusa Pacific University, the school emphasizes their motto “God First” in and out of the classroom. According to APU’s Mission Statement, APU is a “Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life."…
Michigan State University recognizes that an assortment of interests, viewpoints, and life experiences are important in student learning and enhance the university community. Describe an experience, passion, or characteristic that illustrates what you would contribute to the MSU community and how this will add to the overall richness of campus life.…
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education.…
The mission of Lincoln University is to provide a synthesis of innovative and traditional education leading to outstanding professional opportunities for American and International students. Educational programs for graduate and undergraduate studies- as well as certificate programs- are developed to provide entry to successful careers and tools for professional development. With degrees in business- diagnostic imaging and certificates in allied health fields- the students of Lincoln University are well prepared to enter the job market with skills that meet the needs of the contemporary workplace. The basic objectives of the University are: 1) to assist students in development of their analytical capacity 2) to provide the necessary knowledge of the selected subject areas and 3) to introduce the attitude of personal responsibility necessary to function as a citizen in an interdependent world.…
The “doing of ministry” and the “being of ministry” are inextricably linked. A professor cannot successfully perform his or her duties without being completely invested in the formation and success of their students. HBCU’s are nothing without the community of students that fill their halls. The experience of the HBCU is a circular process. The institution shapes the students, and the students define and reshape the institution.…
Why Denison? A common question asked by a particular college, in the evaluating essays and application profiles. Colleges can be very attractive and exuberant when it comes to recruiting students. Society proves that higher education will almost guarantee you success. Well if that’s the case, how come the unemployment rate is at 12%, or why company aren’t’s hiring people with BA or Masters Degrees. Denison is democracy to its students and community; they promote democracy as it should, “A Verb” to solve inequality in politics to all generations. Additionally according to Denison mission/motto; Denison’s purpose is to inspire and educate its students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and active citizens of a democratic society. Good right? Well they’re different and more culturally thriving students in the world earning for excellence. Here again Denison attempts to attract both party’s of parents, and students. We envision our students’ lives as based upon rational choice, a firm belief in human dignity and compassion unlimited by cultural, racial, sexual, religious or economic barriers, and directed toward an engagement with the central issues of our time. Further more we are presented another fancy’ statement by the institution. But What Does Denison motto/mission statement really brings the table? Denison University, a small liberal arts college, is set in the proportionally small town of Granville, Ohio. From campus, students can walk to the restaurants and shops that line Granville’s main street. Bikers may enjoy the 36-mile trail that connects Granville to the nearby Ohio cities of Newark, Johnstown, and Alexandria. The state capital, Columbus, is about 25 miles away, and students can get there in the free Big Red Express shuttles, which run three days a week. All students must live on campus, unless they are married, have children, are over the age of 25, or commute from a nearby parent’s home.…
The 7 educative goals of the college is indeed a good guide to live by. Personally, I think this would help me to be a better person after studying. Carrying out all the things I learned not just academically but also the lessons of life. First of the goals is the love of God. Above anything else, we must obey God and all his teachings. We must live our life the way He wanted to and that is what I am trying to do now. I may not be the most religious person in the world but I can say that I am spiritual. Next is the love of country. In my discipline, I think we must possess that very much because we actually wanted to promote cultural awareness and by doing that, we must practice what we preach. Third is the belief in the integral role of family. I must say that I am a very family oriented person. I feel that everyone may leave me but not my family. And with that, I try to protect them as much as I could, being…