Patten University

Patten University is an online college in Oakland, California. Its parent organization, Patten Educational Foundation,[2] was founded in 1944 by Bebe Patten as a bible college, and went through several stages in its history, variously under the names Oakland Bible Institute, Patten Bible Institute, Patten College, then Patten University.[3] [4] It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.[5]

Patten University
TypeOnline college
Established1944
FounderBebe Patten
Students300
Location
Oakland
,
California
,
United States

37°47′11″N 122°13′10″W[1]
CampusUrban, 15 acres (6.1 ha)
MascotLions
Websitewww.patten.edu

History

Founded in 1944 as the Oakland Bible Institute by Bebe Patten, Patten University emphasized faith-based teaching and created programs for students with broad academic and career interests.

In December 2012, Patten began the transition from a non-profit, sectarian institution to a for-profit, secular institution under the umbrella of the parent company UniversityNow.[6]

In 2018 the online learning platform used by Patten University was acquired by the secular nonprofit National University System.[7]

Athletics

The Patten athletic teams were called the Lions. The university was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from 2005–06 to 2011–12; and formerly in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) from 1996–97 to 2004–05.

Patten competed in two intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports included baseball; while women's sports included softball.

The school discontinued its athletic program after the 2011–12 academic year.

Notable alumni

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patten University
  2. "History".
  3. "History – Patten University".
  4. "Formerly Accredited or Candidate Institutions".
  5. "Directory of Accredited Institutions". Distance Education Accrediting Commission. 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  6. "Public Statement Regarding Patten University". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2012. Archived from the original on February 6, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
  7. "National University System Buys UniversityNow's Platform".
  8. "Antioch Mayor Wade Harper Formally Announces his Bid for Re-election". East County Today. April 14, 2016.
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