University of the State of New York

Not to be confused with State University of New York.

University of the State of New York
Agency overview
Formed1784 (1784)
JurisdictionNew York
MottoExcelsior
Agency executives
  • Betty A. Rosa, President
  • Lester W. Young Jr., Chancellor of the Board
  • Judith Chin,
    Vice-Chancellor of the Board
Websiteregents.nysed.gov

The University of the State of New York (USNY, /ˈjuːzniː/) is the state governmental umbrella organization of New York State, overseeing all educational and cultural institutions, including pre-kindergarten programs, kindergartens, schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and museums. It is governed by the Board of Regents.

Despite the name, the University of the State of New York is not an educational institution but rather a governmental licensing and accreditation body that sets standards for schools operating in New York State, from pre-kindergarten through professional and graduate school, as well as for the practice of a wide variety of professions.

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