1211.1 Washington, DC has an extraordinary concentration of academic resources, including some of the country's finest colleges and universities. Beyond their core role as educators and knowledge hubs, universities are jobs and cultural centers that can significantly contribute toward advancing equity goals through multi-sector partnerships and other efforts that can be focused locally. While it is essential to acknowledge these dynamic attributes, universities should also be good neighbors and develop compatibly with surrounding communities by updating and adhering to campus plans.

1211.2 University campuses located within the District include American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, Georgetown University, The George Washington University, Howard University, Trinity University, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the National Defense University. For the fall semester of 2017, the federal Department of Education Database (IPEDS) indicated that these institutions enrolled approximately 84,040 students. Map 12.4 shows their locations. These universities have a deep historic imprint on the District, serve as some of the largest employers in Washington, DC, and contribute significantly to local diversity. As examples, Howard University and UDC are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Gallaudet University is chartered for the education of deaf and hard of hearing students.

1211.3 In addition to the schools listed above, many non-local universities maintain Washington, DC campuses, largely due to the concentration of government-serving professional employment, such as foreign relations and diplomacy, public policy, technology, and law. Thousands of students from across the country attend Washington semester programs at these and local institutions, for study and internships. Washington, DC offers additional access to learning opportunities through a wide range of cultural and research institutions.

1211.4 UDC is Washington, DC's only post-secondary public educational institution, enrolling more DC public high school graduates than any other local university. The historically Black university is also the only urban land-grant institution in the nation. In 2009, the university established the Community College of the District of Columbia (CCDC) as a component institution. With multiple points of access to educational opportunity, UDC now offers certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate level degrees that are tailored to meet the unique needs of the District. Available programs range from associate degrees in Nursing and Mortuary Science, master's degrees in Cancer Biology Prevention and Clinical Psychology, to law degrees, as well as workforce training and professional certifications, among other offerings. Over 50 different programs of study are offered and are aligned with immediate and long-term District needs,

including workforce training.

1211.5 Map 12.4: Locations of Colleges and Universities

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(Source: OP, 2018)

1211.6 UDC and CCDC serve a diverse population that includes students from over 80 different nations. CCDC has an open admissions policy that is particularly beneficial for non-traditional students. Together, these institutions provide an important opportunity for young adults and adult learners to gain a quality education at an affordable price.

SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).