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Hillsdale is an independent, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women "grateful to God for the inestimable blessings resulting from civil and religious liberty" and "believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings " It pursues the founders' stated object "to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color or sex, a literary and scientific education and to combine with this such moral and social instruction.

The mission of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges is to advance the distinctive values and strengths of these smaller enrollment, primarily residential Virginia member colleges. We do this by securing financial support from the private sector, increasing visibility, facilitating innovative and collaborative initiatives among the colleges, and supporting initiatives which ensure that this personalized educational experience remains an affordable choice for tomorrow's citizen-leaders.

The University's most significant activities are education, research, medical services and other public services. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS "...TO DISCOVER, preserve and disseminate knowledge; produce creative work; and promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community. Cornell also aims, through public service, to enhance the lives and livelihoods of our students, the people of N.Y. and others around the world."

Golden Gate University was founded in 1901 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business and management, accounting, taxation, and law. Golden Gate University's mission is to prepare individuals to lead and serve by providing high-quality, practice-based educational programs in law, taxation, business and related professions - as a nonprofit institution - in an innovative and challenging learning environment that embraces professional ethics and diversity.

CANISIUS COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT ROMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE, GOVERNED BY AN INDEPENDENT SELF PERPETUATING BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNDER A CHARTER GRANTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED AS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE, THE COLLEGE HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE A GRADUATE DIVISION, A SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, A SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND A SUMMER SESSION IN ADDITION TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.

Lipscomb University is a private coeducational institution whose principal focus is undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, combined with a number of undergraduate professional and pre-professional fields, master's and doctoral degree programs. Its primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. This mission is carried out not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and the larger community.

We are a community of learners with a long and honored tradition of caring deeply about students and their education Students are challenged to experiment with ideas, raise questions, critically examine alternatives, and make informed decisions We encourage students to accept responsibility for their own learning, to discover and pursue their passions, and to act with responsibility 0 ur purposes are to prepare students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service, and to help the

is a College-preparatory boarding and day school for girls, founded in 1772 by early Moravian settlers who held the view that girls deserved an education comparable to that afforded boys. is an independent college committed to the liberal arts and quality professional preparation. Salem strives to set its signature upon its students by encouraging them to recognize and strengthen their human faculties and their capacities for service, professional life, and leadership.

Wesleyan University is dedicated to providing an education in the liberal arts that is characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit.

ALLEGHENY'S UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR SUCCESSFUL, MEANINGFUL LIVES BY PROMOTING STUDENTS' INTELLECTUAL, MORAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENCOURAGING PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. ALLEGHENY'S FACULTY AND STAFF COMBINE HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND A COMMITMENT TO THE EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE WITH A SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING. GRADUATES ARE EQUIPPED TO THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY, WRITE CLEARLY, SPEAK PERSUASIVELY, AND MEET CHALLENGES IN A DIVERSE INTERCONNECTED WORLD.

The Mission of the Olympic College Foundation is to serve and enrich all of our communities by providing quality education and training for all who seek to improve their lives through learning. The Foundation was established to promote and receive philanthropic gifts for the benefit of Olympic College students. The Foundation seeks philantrhopic gifts for student scholarships, program enhancements, capital projects, as well as cultural events and activities that enrich the entire college community.

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences.  Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life.  Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.