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University of Massachusetts Global
Former names
Brandman University
Chapman University College
Chapman College
College of Lifelong Learning
TypePrivate online university
Established1958; 66 years ago (1958) (as Chapman University College)[1]
ChancellorDavid W. Andrews
ProvostJeremy Korr
Academic staff
828 (full-time and part-time) (as of 2023-2024)[2]
Administrative staff
461 (as of 2023-2024)[2]
StudentsApproximately 19,000 annually (as of fall 2024)[2]
Undergraduates7,819 (as of 2023-2024)[2]
Postgraduates6,278 (as of 2023-2024)[2]
Location
Aliso Viejo
,
California
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United States
CampusOnline
ColorsBlue & Red
   
Websitewww.umassglobal.edu
Brandman Faculty and Staff, Irvine, CA

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global, formerly Brandman University), is a private online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. The university offers more than 90 degree, certificate, credential, and professional programs for working adults.[3] Brandman was a separate, regionally-accredited university within the Chapman University system.[4] In September 2021, Brandman separated from the Chapman University system, and formed a new affiliation with the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global.[5] UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.[6]

History

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Mayor Larry Agran, Irvine, Chancellor Brahm, Joyce Brandman and Former Chapman University President Jim Doti.

Chapman University

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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.[7] In 2009, the university was renamed Brandman University after a substantial donation from the Joyce and Saul Brandman Foundation.[8][9]

University of Massachusetts

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In September 2021, Brandman affiliated with the University of Massachusetts (UMass) via a change of control agreement and rebranded as UMass Global.[10][11] The development followed UMass' announcement two years prior that it would launch an online affiliate.[12][5] 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.[13] There will be leadership and oversight overlap between the UMass Board of Regents and that of UMass Global.[14]

While the Brandman name was still in use, Military Times ranked the university as one of the nation’s “Best for Vets” for 2021.[15]

As of September 2021, UMass Global had 23,000 students online and in person, with the majority being on the West Coast.[5][16] For the academic year 2022-2023, UMass Global had approximately 19,000 students with over 13,000 enrolled in courses for academic credit and nearly 5,500 enrolled in non-credit extended education courses.[2]

Academics

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The university offers degree programs through four schools: 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).[17] and all of its faculty positions are non-tenured.[18]

The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission[6] and is a member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).[19] Teacher training programs offered through the School of Education are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)[20] The undergraduate social work program is accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).[21]

References

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  1. ^ "About UMass Global". UMass Global. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Factbook 2024/2025" (PDF). UMass Global. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Accredited Online College Degrees offered Nationwide | CA & WA Campuses". UMass Global. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Accreditations". Brandman University. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Carapezza, Kirk (28 September 2021). "UMass Goes Big Online, Launching 'UMass Global'". WGBH Educational Foundation. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ^ a b "UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL". WSCUC. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Chapman Timeline". Chapman University. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Brandman University History" Archived 2017-09-17 at the Wayback Machine retrieved September 17, 2017
  9. ^ Jewish Journal: "Joyce Brandman: Ensuring a legacy of giving" by Julie Gruenbaum September 22, 2010
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Lisinski, Chris (2 September 2021). "UMass eyes bigger online education footprint with new brand - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  12. ^ Lederman, Doug (2021-09-03). "Brandman University, adult-serving online institution, to become UMass Global". Inside Higher Education. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  13. ^ Hill, Phil. "Brandman University Completes Transition as UMass Global". philonedtech.com. Phil Hill. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  14. ^ Lisinski, Chris (2021-09-03). "UMass acquiring California digital university". CommonWealth Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  15. ^ "Best For Vets 2021: Colleges". colleges.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Online & Campus Locations". UMass Global.
  17. ^ "Brandman University | Non-profit Accredited University Degree Programs in California & Washington". Brandman.edu. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  18. ^ Faion, Paul. "New College, New Model". Inside Higher Education. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Our Members". cael.org.
  20. ^ "Approved Institutions and Programs". ctc.ca.gov.
  21. ^ "University of Massachusetts Global". CSWE.
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