| Abbreviation | NUS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Type | Military education |
| Purpose | Higher Education |
| Membership | 8 institutions |
Parent organization | United States Department of the Navy |
The Naval University System (NUS) is the higher education system of the United States Department of the Navy.
History
In 2019, U.S. Navy secretary Richard V. Spencer signed a memorandum leading to the establishment of a Naval University System (NUS). 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. The NUS operates on a decentralized model to aimed at fostering greater agility, responsiveness, and innovation. In December 2019, acting secretary Thomas Modly signed a memorandum requesting funds for NUS.
Naval education task force
On February 24, 2022, secretary Carlos Del Toro established the Naval Education task force to review the NUS. 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
| 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
- ^ 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.