ALLIANCE
Unified in hope,
together in
resolve
The problems in public higher education are too complex to solve alone
The REP4 Alliance is a powerful network of regional and national education, industry, and technology leaders, led by the seven higher education partners. The alliance works together to guide learners along their transformative journeys, provide expertise, test prototypes, implement ideas, and shape the future of REP4.
Grand Valley State University, REP4's organizer and convener, is the founding Midwest partner. The seven other founding partners are: Amarillo College, a community college in Texas; Boise State University, a Research II university in Idaho; California State University San Marcos, an HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) and AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution) in California; Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, a system of 17 public colleges and universities; Fort Valley State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Georgia; Illinois Institute of Technology, a technology-focused university in Chicago and Shippensburg University, part of the state system in Pennsylvania.
“Students come to college with a diverse array of prior experiences. If universities are to truly provide an inclusive educational environment that fosters belonging, we must take into account students’ unique backgrounds, listen acutely to students’ voices, and develop a clear understanding of all students’ expectations and preparedness for college. REP4 provides a platform that allows Shippensburg University to promote meaningful conversations with future students and an opportunity to bridge the gap between high school and higher education.”
- Charles E. Patterson, President, Shippensburg University