Trident University International

Trident University International
Shield with ancient trident
Former names
 TUI University, Touro University International
Motto Aspire, Believe, Achieve
Type Private, online, For-Profit
Established 1998
President Travis Allen, President and CEO
Students 6,197
Location Cypress, California, USA
Campus Online
Website http://www.trident.edu/

Trident University International (Trident) is a regionally accredited, private for-profit university that was founded on the belief that a high quality, traditional educational experience could be delivered 100% online. It offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs in business, health sciences, education, and information systems (information technology). Formerly a branch of Touro College, TUI is now a standalone institution since being purchased by Summit Partners in 2007.

Overall, Trident offers 7 bachelor’s degrees, 9 masters degrees and 4 doctoral degree[1] programs. During[2] the FY 2015 report year, Trident University reported a six-year graduation rate of 46% for first-time students and 61% for all Trident undergraduate students.

Trident is a military friendly university and enrollment as of 2014 was about 75% military.[3] Trident has been officially recognized by Military Times as “Best for Vets," five times by Victory Media’s Military Friendly Schools including in 2016[4] (although not listed for 2017).[5] Trident is also listed by Military Advanced Education & Transition Top Colleges and Universities for both 2015 and 2016.[6]

History

Founding

Trident University International is a regionally-accredited college that operates entirely online. Founded in 1998, it has its headquarters in Cypress, California. Currently the university has more than 28,000 alumni.

Originally called Touro University International, the University was a former branch campus of Touro College, New York. In October 2007, Trident became a stand-alone institution when it was purchased by Summit Partners, a private-equity firm in Palo Alto, California, and Boston, Massachusetts. After purchasing the university, Summit Partners reorganized TUI and changed the name to TUI University.

Recent History

In January 2011, TUI University announced major changes in its appearance and delivery, including a name change to Trident University International.[7]

In June 2015, Travis Allen was named President & CEO. He has previously held senior management roles at Argosy University, University of Phoenix, and Endeavour Learning Group based in Melbourne, Australia.

As of September 2015, Trident has 6,197 students many of whom are either military veterans or active duty service members. The University has over 30,000,[8] including over 22,000[9] who are active duty military, spouses, dependents, National Guard, or veterans.[10]

Trident's rating with the Better Business Bureau stands at an A+.[11]

Academics

TUI is a research-based institution and is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. (WSCUC)[12] Classes and coursework are 100% online. Trident’s programs are primarily focused around the Trident Learning Model (TLM), which promotes active case-based learning. The model is built on a strong foundation of student success through the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Trident’s learning outcomes include solid foundation of the common body of knowledge, communication, problem solving, information literacy, critical thinking, diversity, and integrity.

Degree programs

Trident University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level degrees, primarily focused around four core disciplines utilizing the Robust Learning Model (RLM), which was created by Dr. Yoram Neumann, the Founder and first President and CEO of TUI University.[13][14]

Trident is a military-friendly university.[15]

Board Members

People

Notable alumni

Students

The student body of Trident is made up of a large number of veterans and active service members. In 2014, the 2,202 students were receiving benefits from the Post-9/11 GI Bill and 7,233 students were using the DoD Tuition Assistance Program.[21]

Faculty

In total, Trident has 394 teachers. Most are part-time (353) with 41 working at Trident in a full-time capacity. The student to teacher ratio is 17:1.[22]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/online-schools/trident-university-international
  2. ↑ http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=trident+university&s=all&id=450979
  3. ↑ "Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 - Military Times". bestforvets.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  4. ↑ "Trident University International - Military Friendly". Military Friendly. Victory Media. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  5. ↑ "Home - Military Friendly". Military Friendly. Victory Media. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  6. ↑ http://mae.kmimediagroup.com/schools/trident-university-international
  7. ↑ http://top-univ.blogspot.com/2014/09/trident-university-international.html
  8. ↑ alumnihttp://www.gradschoolhub.com/colleges/trident-university/
  9. ↑ http://halldale.com/news/academia-ms/trident-university-launches-military-assistance-center#.V6OmDY63VCQ
  10. ↑ http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-reviews/schools-academic-colleges-and-universities/trident-university-international-llc-in-cypress-ca-13166646/
  11. ↑ "BBB Business Profile for Trident University International LLC". BBB serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  12. ↑ https://www.wascsenior.org/institutions/trident-university-international
  13. ↑ http://www.trident.edu/Media/Default/TUI%20Network/Issue%203.pdf
  14. ↑ "Degree Programs" (www). Trident University International. 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Trident Military". Trident University. Trident. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  16. ↑ "General William R. Looney III, USAF, Retired and Lieutenant General Thomas F. Metz, USA, Retired Appointed to Board of Managers of TUI University | Trident University". Trident University International. Retrieved 2016-01-05.
  17. ↑ "Lieutenant General (Ret.) Thomas F. Metz | Trident University". www.trident.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-05.
  18. ↑ "SEAC(r) William J. "Joe" Gainey | Trident University". www.trident.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-05.
  19. ↑ "D. Wayne Robinson". Trident University International.
  20. ↑ "D. Wayne Robinson, Trident Alumnus and Retired Command Sergeant Major, to Deliver the Commencement Address at Trident University's 2014 Graduation". PRWeb. July 10, 2014.
  21. ↑ "College Navigator - Trident University International". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  22. ↑ "Trident University International Faculty Composition". College Factual. 2013-02-20. Retrieved 2016-04-06.

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