CSUSB to aid students impacted by cuts to CSU and UC systems

San Bernardino -- Brandman University Chancellor Gary Brahm and San Bernardino Valley College Campus President Dr. Debra S. Daniels will sign an Early Advantage Partnership 

today to aid students impacted by cuts to Cal State and UC systems.

The signing -- which will open doors to new higher education opportunities for students throughout the region -- is at 1 p.m. Nov. 19 in the President's Conference Room, AD/SS 207, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino.

With Cal State San Bernardino and other Cal State universities and UC campuses faced with severe budget and faculty cuts, impacted programs and tougher admissions, the EAP signing removes obstacles for students and allows them to pursue their career goals at a credible university that is highly competitive when it comes to admission expenses and offers flexibility to meet the needs of working students. 

Under the terms of the EAP, community college students attending San Bernardino Valley College who enroll in the program and wish to attend Brandman University's Ontario campus will have access to enhanced cooperative academic and student services including the University's advising services, information sessions, technology support, academic catalogs and educational plans. 

It will also allow students to transfer credit through its Web Advisor as well as offering personalized career counseling while still attending community college and taking transferable coursework. On top of all that, students who enroll in the program will benefit from a 10% discount on their tuition. 

"Students attending San Bernardino Valley College were eligible to enroll in the EAP program beginning fall term 2009, and can take transferable coursework in the following programs: Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Development, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies/Multiple Subjects Teaching, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Social Science and Sociology.

Community college students are eligible to transfer to Brandman University anytime up to one year after their last term of attendance at San Bernardino Valley College. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and must attend at least one academic term/semester at San Bernardino Valley College before entering into the program. 

Earlier this year, Brandman University changed its name from Chapman University College. This name change reflects a generous $10 million donation by The Brandman Foundation of Los Angeles. Brandman University is a separate, fully accredited university within the Chapman University System focusing on adult students.

For more information, visit www.valleycollege.edu or call (909) 384-4400.