Affiliations
Westcliff University is proud to be recognized by the following affiliations:
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American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Westcliff University is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Institutional Membership with AACRAO provides professional development guidelines and voluntary standards to be used by higher education officials at Westcliff University, regarding the best practices in records management, admissions, enrollment management, administrative information technology, and student services.
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California Association of Private Post-Secondary Schools (CAPPS)
Westcliff University is a member of the California Association of Private Post-Secondary Schools (CAPPS). With over 350 member schools and 100 Allied Members who provide valuable products and services to the private post-secondary sector, CAPPS is the oldest and largest association of private post-secondary schools in California.
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Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society (ABK)
Westcliff University has a chapter of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society. Students who excel in their academic studies are eligible for membership. The Alpha Beta Kappa key is presented to members to recognize their achievements and potential for future growth. Integrity and Excellence are the by-words by which student scholars of Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society are known.
All students at Westcliff University have the opportunity to strive for membership in this Honor Society while they pursue their academic programs in business and liberal arts. Upon nomination of the respective Dean of the College of Business or Liberal Arts and approval of the University’s Board of Directors, a student is granted membership into the Westcliff University Chapter of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society.
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Cerritos Chamber of Commerce
Westcliff University belongs to the Chamber of Commerce as an institution of higher learning serving the City of Cerritos and the greater Los Angeles community. Through the Chamber of Commerce, Westcliff University provides members of the business community access to its educational services, trained researchers and graduating students who are available for employment.
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Irvine Chamber of Commerce
Westcliff University belongs to the Irvine of Commerce as an institution of higher learning serving the City of Irvine and the greater Orange County community. Westcliff University is an active member of the Irvine business community, encouraging dialogue on promoting an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of Irvine businesses. Through the Chamber of Commerce, Westcliff University provides members of the business community access to its educational services, trained researchers and graduating students who are available for employment.
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Westminster Chamber of Commerce
Westcliff University belongs to the Westminster of Commerce as an institution of higher learning serving the City of Westminster and the greater Orange County community. Westcliff University assists the Chamber in focused efforts on creating a better business climate for Chamber members. Through the Chamber of Commerce, Westcliff University provides members of the business community access to its educational services, trained researchers and graduating students who are available for employment.
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Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (OCHCC)
Westcliff University belongs to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as an institution of higher learning serving the Hispanic community in Orange County. Through the Chamber of Commerce, Westcliff University helps create a better image, understanding and appreciation of the importance of the Hispanic Market. Through the Chamber of Commerce, Westcliff University provides members of the business community access to its educational services, trained researchers and graduating students who are available for employment.
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California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL)
Westcliff University belongs to CATESOL, the largest U.S. affiliate of TESOL, which has over 100 affiliates in the United States and abroad. Westcliff University helps CATESOL promote professional competence and standards in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Westcliff University is an active CATESOL member, and is involved with the annual CATESOL conference.
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Relationship Builder’s Network (RBN)
Westcliff University belongs to the Relationship Builder’s Network, one of the largest and most active business networking groups in Southern California. Together with RBN, Westcliff University consults with leaders in various industries to inquire about what how Westcliff University can better prepare their students to become stronger assets to any company. Through RBN, Westcliff University also builds relationships with other companies through which students benefit through better employment opportunities.