[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E856-E857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT UNIVERSITY

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize William Howard Taft 
University for providing quality distance education programs to adults 
and professionals for over 25 years.
  The University, which offers graduate degree programs in law and 
business, was founded by its current president, David L. Boyd, in 
Fountain Valley. The school relocated to Santa Ana in 1995. The mission 
and purpose of William Howard Taft University is to offer unique and 
innovative distance learning educational programs at a reasonable cost 
to qualified applicants, with a particular focus on those who are 
mature adults, employed on a full-time basis, or for whom place of 
residence, travel requirements, or finances are constraining factors.
  The University is committed to providing a quality education 
responsive to the needs of society, now and into the future. Valuing 
the rich variety of cultures, races, ages, religions and ethnic 
backgrounds in the world today, the University seeks students from all 
regions of the United States, and English-speaking students from around 
the world.
  The University's first degree program was the Juris Doctor Program 
that was first offered through its School of Law in 1984. Since July, 
1987 more of its graduates have passed the California Bar Examination 
on the first attempt than any other distance education law school.
  Its Graduate School of Business was established in 1987 and presently 
offers three Master of Business Administration Programs emphasizing 
entrepreneurship, health care administration, and professional practice 
management. The MBA-PPM (Professional Practice Management) is believed 
to be the first program of its kind in the country. The School also 
offers a Master of Science in Taxation Program to certified public 
accountants and other tax professionals.
  In 1994 and 1999 the University's efforts in developing quality 
education programs were rewarded with the receipt of full institutional 
approval for a period of five years by the California Bureau for 
Private Postsecondary Education. Full institutional approval is the 
highest

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status awarded by the State of California and the five-year approval 
period is the maximum permissible under California law.
  Recently the University became eligible to seek accreditation by a 
national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of 
Education. Recognizing the importance of accreditation to the 
credibility of the University, I urge the accrediting body to review 
William Howard Taft University in an objective and timely manner.

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