The University of California FCE, Inc. is a non-profit public benefit corporation organized under the Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. It is not established for private gain.

Official Registrations & Tax-Exempt Status

• Incorporation: Approved by the Secretary of State of California on August 23, 2001 (Corporation I.D. No: 2318990).
• Non-Profit Registration: Registered with the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder (Reg. No: 04-0904885, dated April 14, 2004).
• Federal Tax-Exempt Status: Granted by the IRS under 509(a)(1) (DLN: 17053206022002, Federal Tax I.D. No: 91-2165044, dated December 10, 2002).
• State Tax-Exempt Status: Granted by the California Franchise Tax Board under Code Section 23801(d) (August 15, 2002).
• Registry of Charitable Trusts: Registered with the State of California (August 15, 2002).
• Institutional Registration: Awarded by the LA County Registrar on December 19, 2014, renewable every five years (Reg. No: U20100880209).

Recognition

The University of California FCE, Inc. is an accredited member of the American Association for Higher Education & Accreditation (AAHEA) and is recognized as a prestigious higher education organization.

For more information, visit the AAHEA Website.

The Exclusive Benefits of the University of California FCE, Inc. Program

The University of California FCE, Inc. participates in Inter-University cooperation and University Twinning and Networking, a UNESCO-supported concept. This enables participants in the University of California FCE, Inc.

• UNITWIN – UNESCO Department of Education
• UNESCO – Search link for the University of California FCE, Inc.

UNITWIN

Features

• The World Conference on Higher Education 2009
• UNIWTIN Directory – 6th edition, 2009
• University of Peace (UPEACE)

University Twinning and Networking

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UNITWIN, short for the University Twinning and Networking Programme, was established in 1992 following a decision by UNESCO’s General Conference at its 26th session.

The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme was created to advance research, training, and program development across UNESCO’s fields of expertise. By fostering university networks and promoting inter-university cooperation, the program facilitates knowledge transfer across borders. Since its inception, it has gained significant interest among Member States.

The UNITWIN Programme is designed to be forward-thinking and impactful in socio-economic development. UNESCO Chair and UNITWIN Network projects have contributed to the creation of new teaching programs, the generation of innovative research ideas, and the enhancement of existing university curricula while promoting cultural diversity.

Today 695 UNESCO Chairs and 68 UNITWIN Networks are established within the Programme, involving over 812 institutions in 128 countries.

Since the adoption of new strategic orientations for the UNITWIN Programme by the Executive Board at its 176th session in April 2007, emphasis has been placed on:

• The dual function of UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks as “think tanks” and “bridge builders” connecting academia, civil society, local communities, research, and policy-making.
• Realignment with UNESCO’s priorities (Medium Term Strategy for 2008-2013 (in pdf))
• Addressing geographic imbalances, which currently favor the Global North
• Encouraging triangular cooperation between the North and the Global South;
• Creation of regional or sub-regional poles of innovation and excellence;
• Closer cooperation with the United Nations University (UNU)