San Diego State University was founded to educate elementary school teachers in 1897, making it the oldest university in the geographic region. The original training center for students was a room located above a commercial establishment in the city. By the 1930s, the university had its own 17-acre campus and began expanding to offer additional specializations. Today, 20,000 students each year can enroll in majors such as science, business, and engineering on a larger campus with more specialized buildings. Mission/Visions The goals and mission of San Diego State University are diverse, including providing an understanding of the various cultures of world, promote human thought and encourage the intellectual development of its students. To achieve this mission, the university provides a competent educational staff from around the world who offers an interdisciplinary perspective to students. At the same time, the faculty is committed to supporting the creativity and innovation of its student body. Campus Environment Since it is an older university, several buildings on campus have historical monuments...