In today's world, higher education credentials are no longer optional; they are required for career advancement, leadership in organizations large and small, and the well-being of the communities we serve. Bridgepoint Education provides innovative, high-quality solutions to the ever-expanding need for higher education through its two subsidiaries; Ashford University and University of the Rockies. Bridgepoint Education recognizes the following areas as important elements of our mission.

Higher Access to Higher Education

Bridgepoint Education offers innovative approaches to the challenges faced in higher education. Bridgepoint subsidiaries tackle issues such as affordability, transferability of credits and online convenience, without sacrificing overall academic quality. By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.

Accreditation

Bridgepoint Education's high-quality academic institutions, Ashford University and University of the Rockies, are both regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org ). Accreditation by the Commission provides assurance to prospective students that Bridgepoint's institutions have been found to meet the commission's stated requirements and criteria.

Curriculum and Faculty

Curriculum at Bridgepoint Education's universities are developed and reviewed by our faculty content and experts in the respective fields to ensure relevance in both theory and practice. Bridgepoint Education works closely with major publishers to acquire the best educational materials at the most advantageous price for its students. As a leader in online delivery, all of our online faculty are monitored, frequently evaluated in each course, and provided the support necessary to be successful in the online classroom. All faculty participate in assessment processes to review course, program and institutional outcomes in order to demonstrate that students are learning and that the programs are relevant in today's workplace.

Governance

Bridgepoint Education is committed to building a culture of integrity and compliance that transcends the organization. Bridgepoint Education employs third party counsel and auditing parties to ensure regulatory compliance. The ombudsman process at Bridgepoint Education is designed to effectively handle both internal and external inquiries, initiating investigations, monitoring case progress and closure. The Governance process at Bridgepoint Education supports our core values as an organization; ethics, integrity, service and accountability.

Improving Lives

Bridgepoint Education was founded on the principle that education improves lives. Bridgepoint Education employees witness such change everyday. Accelerated careers, increased earning power and improved quality of life keep Bridgepoint Education employees motivated to make a difference with each and every student. Bridgepoint Education is doing well by doing good, and we value the opportunity we've been given.

Diversity

Bridgepoint Education values diversity within the workplace and our student bodies. Bridgepoint Education is committed to continuing to improve the representation of women and minorities in leadership roles within the company. Ashford University, a Bridgepoint institution, was recently recognized by US News and World Report for its diverse student body. Bridgepoint Education is also a proud sponsor of Project Working Mom, a program that offers scholarship opportunities to working mothers.

Corporate Culture

Bridgepoint has built its corporate culture around its core values; ethics, integrity, service and accountability. Ethics is a central part of employee training and is reinforced on a daily basis. Integrity in the way we treat both internal and external constituents is paramount to Bridgepoint Education's success. Service at the highest level is expected and recognized. Last, accountability toward one's co-workers, students and role within the organization has allowed Bridgepoint Education to cultivate a high-quality management team.

Human Capital

Bridgepoint Education started with a staff of just 5 in 1999. We are now a team of over 1,500 people residing in California, Arizona, Iowa and Colorado. We offer our team competitive benefits and salaries, a safe work environment, innovative training, accelerated career advancement, the ability to take classes and programs gratis, and a collegiate and collaborative environment to work and grow in. Bridgepoint Education understands that our success depends on the development of strong leadership within the organization.