Title: National University (California)
Content: employee training for General Dynamics Corporation in San Diego, saw a need for a non-traditional university education format with relevant and high-demand degree programs to serve working adults. In November 1971, National University was organized as a private, non-profit institution with 27 students attending classes in 1972. National's first commencement ceremony included 143 graduates. In 1975, National purchased two properties on Camino del Rio South in Mission Valley. Two years later, in 1977, National opened up facilities in Kearny Mesa and then expanded in San Diego County. At that time, National had some 1,000 alumni. It also received accreditation from

Title: National University (California)
Content: the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. By 1979, National had a campus with of classroom and library space and some 3,500 alumni. Also in 1979, National acquired the Cabrillo Pacific College of Law, becoming National's School of Law. During the 1980s, National expanded with campuses in California's largest cities. National's School of Education was established in 1980. In 1988, Chigos retired as president, with approximately 7,000 students enrolled at 35 established campuses in California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Costa Rica. Jerry C. Lee was National University’s second president from 1989 until 2007. During his tenure, the number and locations

Title: National University (California)
Content: of the university's campuses were restructured, the university’s finances were stabilized and strengthened, National’s academic programs were further enhanced and reviewed by outside specialized accrediting bodies for quality and rigor, and affiliate educational institutions were added to the university. In 1991, a tiered faculty structure model was developed. National University's School of Law was dissolved. In 1996, the academic and administrative headquarters was moved from Mission Valley to La Jolla. Online classes and academic degree programs became available. In 2000, over 17,000 students were enrolled at National. In 2001, the Board of Trustees established the National University System and Lee

Title: University of California, San Diego
Content: 1960s, when a student raised a Viet Minh flag over the campus. Protests escalated as the war continued and were only exacerbated after the National Guard fired on student protesters at Kent State University in 1970. Over 200 students occupied Urey Hall, with one student setting himself on fire in protest of the war. Early research activity and faculty quality, notably in the sciences, was integral to shaping the focus and culture of the university. Even before UC San Diego had its own campus, faculty recruits had already made significant research breakthroughs, such as the Keeling Curve, a graph that

Title: National University (California)
Content: the affiliates of the National University System are: Other entities in the National University System include: The NU System is governed by a Board of Trustees and is headquartered in La Jolla, California. National University (California) National University (NU) is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California. Founded in 1971, National University is headquartered in La Jolla, California, United States. National University offers academic degree programs at campuses located throughout the state of California, one campus in Nevada, and online. Programs at National University are designed for adult learners. On-campus classes are typically concentrated to four weeks, scheduled

Question: In which decade was the National University, San Diego, California founded?
Answer: 1970s