The size, scope, and organization of colleges and universities vary widely from state to state. To help illustrate and understand the differences, this assignment required the selection of a college or university to study.The "adopted" institution gave information relating to the higher education concepts presented in the course. The PowerPoint presentation includes information on the type of institution (public/private), brief history, purpose/mission, curricula and degrees offered, demographics (faculty/students), student services provided, organizational and administrative structure and governance employed. An analysis of how the institution employs the four sides of the institution – Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Administrative, Governance -- was also included and helped in my personal growth this semester. This was a great assignment because I have a much better understanding of all of the important aspects of higher education. There is so much more that must go into the successful operation and administration of post-secondary education. As a potential leader in higher education, I better understand how to relate the mission of the institution to this as well.