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History of the University of La Verne

The university can trace its beginning to 1891 when members of the Church of the Brethren, moving west to California, founded Lordsburg College. When the surrounding agricultural community of Lordsburg was renamed to La Verne in 1917, the institution followed suit and La Verne College was established. Recognized as an outstanding provider of teacher education, the college saw its campus, curriculum and student body grow to meet the expanding higher educational needs of the region. While in time the Board of Trustees became independent of church control, the college never lost its commitment to service or its dedication to sound, people-centered, values-oriented education. Accredited by the Western College Association in 1955, the college continued to expand, awarding its first master's degree in 1965 and conferring its first doctorate in 1979.

In 1969 the college began offering degree programs at off-campus locations, and the following year opened its College of Law. Reflecting decades of profound changes in size and scope, the college reorganized as the University of La Verne in 1977. Seeking to expand and advance service to students throughout the region, in 1981 the university founded its Orange County campus. Additional campuses followed in the San Fernando Valley, Ventura, San Bernardino/Riverside, Kern County, San Luis Obispo and the High Desert. Combined with innovative online program offerings, the university continues its educational mission into the 21st century.

Accreditation

The University of La Verne is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for offering credentials in several areas. The Doctor of Psychology Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Masters of Public Administration degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). In February 2006, the American Bar Association (ABA) granted provisional approval to the ULV College of Law, making it the only ABA-accredited law school in Inland Southern California. In addition, the university's Legal Studies Program is ABA approved.

Memberships

The University of La Verne maintains memberships in many organizations. Among them are the American Council on Education, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the Independent Colleges of Southern California, the Western College Association, AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the College Board, the International Council for Distance Education, and the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The University of La Verne is a coeducational university organized as a corporation under the laws of the State of California. Its purpose is to provide education and training to prepare its students to meet the responsibilities and duties of life effectively. No discrimination because of race, religious creed, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or age shall apply to the enrollment of any student, any member of the faculty or staff, or to the election of any officer or trustee of the University.