Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education facts for kids
| Type | Public University System |
|---|---|
| Established | July 1, 1983 |
| Chancellor | Dr. John C. Cavanaugh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Peter Garland |
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Academic staff
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5,500 [1] |
| Students | 110,428 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 14 campuses |
| Affiliations | NCAA D-II; PSAC Keystone Library Network |
| Website | http://www.passhe.edu/ |
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is a big group of public universities in Pennsylvania. It's the second largest provider of higher education (which means college and university learning) in the state. It's also one of the largest university systems in the United States and among the biggest in the world!
PASSHE includes 14 state-owned schools. All of these schools are part of the NCAA Division II, which means their sports teams compete at that level.
How PASSHE Started
The story of PASSHE began a long time ago. In 1857, a law called the Normal School Act was passed. This law created 12 school districts. These schools were first called "normal schools" because they trained teachers to follow "normal" teaching methods.
Later, in 1911, another law said that Pennsylvania should buy all these schools. Over time, these normal schools changed. They became state teacher's colleges, then state colleges.
Finally, on November 12, 1982, a new law called Act 188 was signed. This law officially created the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It started on July 1, 1983. This act changed the state colleges into the universities we know today.
Discover the PASSHE Universities
PASSHE is made up of 14 different universities across Pennsylvania. Each one offers many exciting programs for students.
Here are the 14 universities that are part of the PASSHE system:
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
- California University of Pennsylvania, also known as Cal U
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania, or IUP
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
- Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Some PASSHE universities also have smaller branch campuses. The main office for the whole system is in Harrisburg, the capital city. It's located at the Dixon University Center.
