Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American research university creating an institution that is committed to excellence access and impact. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good; and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic social and cultural vitality of the communities it serves. Arizona State University's impact in the West Valley continues to grow producing more master learners dedicated to the betterment of our community and society overall. An educational anchor in the community for four decades ASU's West campus offers students faculty and the community the phenomenal and widespread resources of the country's largest public research university with the unique learning experiences of a more intimate learning environment.