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University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), formerly Brandman University, is a private university with 25 campuses throughout California and Washington[5] and a virtual campus. The university offers more than 90 degree, certificate, credential and professional programs for working adults.[6] Brandman was a separate, regionally-accredited university within the Chapman University system.[7] In September 2021, Brandman separated from the Chapman University system, and formed a new affiliation with the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global.[3] UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.[8]
History
Chapman University
The institutional history of UMass Global history began in 1958, when faculty from then-
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.[12][13] The development followed UMass' announcement two years prior that it would launch an online affiliate.[14][3] 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]
UMass Global still has a presence on military bases, with campuses at Naval Base Kitsap,[17] Naval Air Station Lemoore,[18] Joint Base Lewis–McChord,[19] Travis Air Force Base,[20] and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.[21] While the Brandman name was still in use, Military Times ranked the university as one of the nation’s “Best for Vets” for 2021.[22]
As of September 2021, UMass Global had 23,000 students online and in person, with the majority being on the West Coast.[3][5]
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).[23] and all of its faculty positions are non-tenured.[24]
The university is accredited by the
References
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- ^ "Initial Institutional Approval – Change of Control and Name for Brandman University to University of Massachusetts Global" (PDF). California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Lisinski, Chris (2 September 2021). "UMass eyes bigger online education footprint with new brand - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Lederman, Doug (2021-09-03). "Brandman University, adult-serving online institution, to become UMass Global". Inside Higher Education. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ Hill, Phil. "Brandman University Completes Transition as UMass Global". philonedtech.com. Phil Hill. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Lisinski, Chris (2021-09-03). "UMass acquiring California digital university". CommonWealth Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
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- ^ "Brandman University | Non-profit Accredited University Degree Programs in California & Washington". Brandman.edu. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
- ^ Faion, Paul. "New College, New Model". Inside Higher Education. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
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