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The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) is a system of six public colleges and universities that include four Connecticut State Universities, Connecticut State Community College (with 12 campuses), and Charter Oak State College, the state's only online college. CSCU enrolls 85,000 students in certificate and degree programs and provides affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs in liberal arts, sciences, fine arts, applied fields, and professional disciplines. CSCU’s comprehensive degree and certificate programs, workforce-focused learning opportunities, and job skills training programs allow students to achieve their personal and career goals.

Ninety-six percent (96%) of CSCU’s students are from Connecticut and come from each of the state’s 169 cities and towns. The vast majority of CSCU graduates spend their lives and careers in the state, making life-long contributions to the cultural and economic growth and vitality of Connecticut. The first of the universities to be founded was [[Central Connecticut State University]], established in 1849 as a [[normal school]] for teacher education. Over time the other three institutions were founded as normal schools and in 1959 they were converted into state colleges to reflect their expanded mission. From their founding until 1965, they were overseen by the [[Connecticut State Department of Education]]. In 1965 the [[Connecticut General Assembly|General Assembly]] transferred control of the then-colleges to an independent board of trustees.<ref name='BOT'>{{cite web|url=http://www.ct.edu/trustees/responsibilities/ |title=Board of Trustees Responsibilities |accessdate=2009-04-08 |publisher=Connecticut State University System}}</ref> In 1983, the four institutions were converted into universities, together constituting the Connecticut State University System.

The universities are governed by the [[Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education]], established in 2011 to license and accredit the institutions and their programs, approve budgets, support planning, and coordinate technology operations. The Chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities is Terrence Cheng.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ct.edu/chancellor/bio|title=Terrence Cheng|last=Education|first=Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher|website=www.ct.edu|access-date=2016-07-28}}</ref> The Connecticut State University System Foundation, provides financial support from private donations to assist the missions of the universities.<ref name='F'>{{cite web|url=http://www.csusystemfoundation.org/ |title=Connecticut State University System Foundation |accessdate=2009-04-08 |publisher=Connecticut State University System Foundation}}</ref>