Charge/Mission:
The purpose of the Tri-Valley Alliance is to "provide a framework which promotes harmonious relationships among the member institutions and fosters the educational welfare of the academic and lay communities they serve." Campus leaders meet regularly to discuss articulation and other transfer issues.
One of the goals of the Alliance is to promote inter-segmental cooperation among colleges in the area.
In general, the Alliance helps create an atmosphere conducive to sharing information on academic and administrative topics of mutual interest and helps improve the already excellent communication among institutions at the instructional and administrative levels.
Current Members:
The original members of the Tri-Valley Alliance for Higher Education (TVA) included: Antelope Valley College - California Lutheran University - California State University, Northridge - College of the Canyons - Glendale Community College - Los Angeles Pierce College - Los Angeles Valley College - Moorpark College - Santa Monica College - Ventura College
Currently, TVA is composed of twelve community colleges, four private institutions and CSUN. In addition to the original members, Los Angeles Mission College, Oxnard College, Pasadena City College, West Los Angeles College. The Master's College, St. John's Seminary College and Woodbury University have been added to the Alliance over the years.
Description of Membership:
CSUN, Community Colleges and private colleges within the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Conejo Valley.
Participants vary according to topic. Presidents, Academic Vice Presidents, Counselors, Relations with school staff, Educational Equity Programs, Deans, Chairs, Faculty, and Admissions and Admissions and Records staff.
Meeting Schedule:
Varies
Committee Classification:
Community Relations