The Naval University System (NUS) is the higher education system of the United States Department of the Navy.
| Abbreviation | NUS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Type | Military education |
| Purpose | Higher Education |
| Membership | 8 institutions |
Parent organization | United States Department of the Navy |
History
editIn 2019, U.S. Navy secretary Richard V. Spencer signed a memorandum leading to the establishment of a Naval University System (NUS).[1] NUS is the primary way that the United States Department of the Navy (DON) delivers education to its force, and it includes the DON's eight academic degree granting institutions.[2] The NUS operates on a decentralized model to aimed at fostering greater agility, responsiveness, and innovation.[2] In December 2019, acting secretary Thomas Modly signed a memorandum requesting funds for NUS.[3]
Naval education task force
editOn February 24, 2022, secretary Carlos Del Toro established the Naval Education task force to review the NUS.[4] Its members include:
- Mark Hagerott, chancellor for the North Dakota University System (Task Force Chair)
- Walter E. Carter Jr., USN (Ret), president of Ohio State University
- Loretta Reynolds, USMC (Ret)
- Steffanie Easter, vice president of strategy and planning defense and civilian sector, Science Applications International Corporation
- Ronald L. Green, USMC (Ret)
- Lisette Nieves, president of the Fund for New York City
- Stefanie Sanford, chief of global policy and external relations, College Board
Campuses
edit| Campus | Location | Established | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval War College | Newport, Rhode Island | 1884 | 599 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Monterey, California | 1909 | 629 |
| Marine Corps University | Quantico, Virginia | 1989 | 30 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, Maryland | 1845 | 4,576 |
| United States Naval Community College | Quantico, Virginia | 2019 | 2,600 |
References
edit- ^ Garamone, Jim (February 12, 2019). "New Naval University System Will Develop Agile, Adaptable Leaders". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "Naval Education Strategy 2023" (PDF). United States Department of the Navy. June 23, 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-06. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Navy Leaders Press Ahead, Funding Naval University System". nps.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-06. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "SECNAV Del Toro Kicks Off Naval Education Task Force". United States Navy. March 1, 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-06. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.