City University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education founded thirty years ago to serve working adults wanting to pursue educational opportunities without interrupting their careers. The University's mission is to provide educational opportunities world wide, primarily to segments of the population not being fully served. This mission is based on three philosophical principles: education is a lifelong process and must be relevant to students' aspirations; education should be affordable and offered, as much as possible, at the student's convenience; and the opportunity to learn should be open to anyone with the desire to achieve.