Academic Alliance Members

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Pacific University

http://www.pacificu.edu

Pacific is a community of highly motivated, intellectual students, faculty and staff committed to an intimate, personalized education. They are located about halfway between the Oregon Coast and Portland, and one can really feel the difference upon setting foot on their historic campus. At Pacific there are many traditions, but foremost among them is teaching. Here, professors know more than just names, they know their student's dreams and they work to help fulfill them. At Pacific life truly unfolds day by day in often surprising ways. One thing is certain: no one here is bored or unchallenged!

Shereen Khoja

Park University

http://www.park.edu

Park University, a pioneering institution of higher learning since 1875, will provide leadership in quality, innovative education for a diversity of learners who will excel in their professional and personal service to the global community. Park University provides access to a quality higher education experience that prepares a diverse community of learners to think critically, communicate effectively, demonstrate a global perspective and engage in lifelong learning and service to others.

John Dean

Parker University

http://www.parker.edu/

Parker University, built upon the legacy of its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program, has established itself as a leading comprehensive institution. Parker University provides students, patients, and wellness professionals with the knowledge and healthcare experiences to realize their full potential through a dedicated focus on education, research, and service.

Roxanne Kemp, Themba Ngwenya

Pearson Prentice Hall

http://vig.prenhall.com

Pearson is one of the world's great publishers. They publish more books than any other company and they reach millions of people every day, in print and online. Their higher education publishing brands - Addison-Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, Longman, Merrill, and Prentice Hall - have earned the trust of educators and students because of their commitment to accuracy, integrity, and independence of thought.

Erin Davis, Marcia Horton

Pellissippi State Community College - Hardin Valley Campus

http://www.pstcc.edu

Pellissippi State is a vital institution accustomed to transformation and growth. Since its founding in 1974 as State Technical Institute at Knoxville, the College has expanded the teaching of technology, the use of technology in instruction, and the transfer of technology to local business and industry in support of regional economic development. The College continues to support and develop career/technical associate’s degrees and institutional certificates, university parallel associate’s degree programs, and continuing education opportunities for the citizens of Knox, Blount, and surrounding counties. In partnership with the community, the College sustains the effort toward an ever-improving quality of life for residents of East Tennessee. The mission of Pellissippi State Community College is to serve its community by providing college-level and non-credit courses and learning support instruction using a variety of delivery methods, training and workforce development, and opportunities for life, civic and cultural enrichment.

Cynthia Arnold, Sharon Burlingame, Gitti Negahban, Janine Pino

Pellissippi State Community College - Strawberry Plains Campus

http://www.pstcc.edu/strawberry/

Pellissippi State Community College’s newest site is the Strawberry Plains Campus, is located off I-40 at 7201 Strawberry Plains Pike in Knox County. The campus began offering coursework in August 2012 and has more than 220,000 square feet of building space. Pellissippi State is excited about the opportunities to further serve Knox County and the surrounding area.

As the student population expands at Strawberry Plains, the College will continue to fulfill its mission of serving its community by providing college-level and non-credit courses and learning support instruction using a variety of delivery methods, including distance learning.

Mike North

Pennsylvania State University

http://ist.psu.edu

Penn State's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, formed in 1993, combines the strengths of the Department of Computer Science and the Computer Engineering Program. The computer science component originated in the 1960's, and the computer engineering program in the 1980's. Faculty emphasize the theoretical and practical application of computation and computer systems to the needs of society. Research interests cover the broad areas of architecture, computational theory, computer applications, and software systems. With more than a decade of experience in advancing their diversity goals through strategic planning and a rich history of valuing diversity, Penn State is among the national leaders in higher education in diversity strategic planning. Promoting equity and inclusivity in higher education is not only the right thing to do; it is also the strategic thing to do.

Jungwoo Ryoo, Anna Squicciarini, Jeffrey Stone, Eileen Trauth, Lynette Yarger

Pennsylvania State University - Behrend

http://psbehrend.psu.edu/

With the resources and opportunities of a major research university in a welcoming, student-centered environment, Penn State Behrend offers a unique learning experience to 4,350 undergraduate and graduate students.

Penn State Behrend is a four-year, residential college offering thirty-five bachelor's degrees, four master’s degrees, and four associate degree programs. Although our campus is among the largest in the Penn State system, our faculty-to-student ratio of 1:16 provides students with a personalized learning experience from accomplished instructors.

Research and outreach are at the heart of our mission at Penn State Behrend. Annually, the college funds nearly $350,000 in undergraduate research opportunities and operates more than two dozen outreach centers, programs, and initiatives.

Jalaa Hoblos

Piedmont Virginia Community College

http://www.pvcc.edu/instructional-divisions/business-mathematics-technologies

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach his or her potential and excellence in our programs and services.

The mission of the Business, Mathematics & Technologies Division is to provide transfer preparation and workforce development curricula of the highest academic quality so students may successfully enter the workforce or continue their education at four-year colleges and universities.

Michael Ferero, Bruce Robinson

Pierce College - Los Angeles

http://www.piercecollege.edu

Pierce College is setting the pace in community college education, preparing students to take their place or to retrain in industries at the forefront of technological advances. The creation of the 15-week semester plan led to higher enrollment, better learning and better retention. With two five-week summer sessions and one five-week winter session, students are enjoying the opportunity to move more quickly through the curriculum with greater academic success. Pierce combines academic excellence with a friendly and helpful faculty and staff. It has a solid reputation for being a student-friendly institution, offering students high-quality and challenging education that will prepare them for university or vocational work. Pierce students benefit from smaller class sizes and lower tuition than a four-year university. Pierce College is proud to be recognized as one of the most respected community colleges and transfer institutions in California.

Natalia Grigoriants