Academy of Art University , California

            The Academy of Art University (formerly Academy of Art College ) , a university owned for-profit Stephens Institute , was founded in San Francisco , California in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens . With an enrollment of over 18,000 students , the academy is reportedly the largest art and design school in the United States.

Academic Programs :

             The Academy of Art University offers both on-campus ( traditional instructor-led ) and education degrees (online) and distance graduate fine arts programs . The college offers an Associate of Arts ( AA ) , Bachelor of Arts ( BA ) and Bachelor of Fine Arts ( BFA ) for undergraduate programs , Master of Arts ( MA ) , Master of Fine Arts (MFA ) and Master of Architecture ( M. Arch ) for graduate programs , and certification programs for personal enrichment . The Academy of Art University offers degree and certificate  in 23 programs.

Facilities:

                The Academy of Art University offers classes in more than 40 buildings on the east and south of San Francisco , making it one of the largest owners in San Francisco . A handful of these buildings are important historical structures acquired by the Academy to preserve them from demolition or commercial remodeling irreversible. As part of its goal to promote education in the arts , academia acquired art studios that were once owned by the non-profit Art Institute of San Francisco to avoid being converted to other uses . Residence facilities and all academic buildings are linked by an extensive bus system used by students and school employees .

Adams State University

              Adams State University is a small state-supported liberal arts college in Alamosa , Colorado , USA, in the San Luis Valley and home to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve . ASU is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the mascot is the Grizzly Bear .

Campus:

Alamosa , Colorado:

          Alamosa is a small town with a population of about 9133 . Great Lakes Airlines , a United Airlines affiliate , the San Luis Valley Regional Airport from Denver International Airport .
ASU and SLV :

           Adams State University is located in the heart of the San Luis Valley . All of the university academic and residential buildings are located on the adjacent 90 - acre ( 360,000 - m2 ) campus . It is the most economical large public university in Colorado .

Richardson Hall :

           The main administration building and oldest building on campus is Richardson Hall , named after the school first president , Dr. Ira Richardson .

Porter Hall:
              home of the mathematics and science curriculum is named after alumnus , William A. Porter, the creator of E - Trade and a great benefactor of the school.
Performing arts:
              Notable campus buildings for the performing arts : the ASU Theatre (founded in 2001 ) , the Music Building ( have undergone major renovations in 2011 ) and Leon Memorial Concert Hall .

McDaniel Hall :

               Named for donor and emeritus faculty member Dr. John McDaniel is the main venue for English , Psychology , History, Sociology , and teacher training classes .

Staff :

                 The academic staff of Adams State are very accessible . There is a high interactivity between students and teachers . There is also a strong sense of community and partnership between the university and the Valley residents .

Gyms:

                  There are two gyms and an indoor swimming pool : The Rex Activity Center for student recreation including weights , exercise bikes and a basketball court, and Plachy Hall , the gym and the indoor pool and the home field includes as part of the Athletics Department.

Stadium:

                  Rex Stadium The stadium has major renovation , including the addition of Residence undergo at the Rex . The new residence offers one of the most impressive views , with views of Mount Blanca (one of the Colorado 14ers ) in the east and overlooking the beautiful track and football field to the west. A new $ 750,000 video - tron screen action and replays on one side of the field .

Residences:

                  There are currently six on - campus apartment complexes (Wood Chens , McCurry , Moffat , Petteys , Savage and Residence at the Rex ) that separate bedrooms for 2 to 3 students , a kitchen / living room and a private bathroom , in addition to the three under traditional dormitory halls ( Conour , Coronado and Girault ) . Most entering freshmen are housed in Coronado and Girault Halls . The college provides on - campus housing to students annual rate of $ 3,300 .The main cafeteria , La Mesa Dining Hall , the Student Union Building is newly renovated .

Academy of Art University

               The Academy of Art University (formerly Academy of Art College), a for-profit university owned by the Stephens Institute was founded in San Francisco, California in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens. With an enrollment of over 18,000 students, the academy is reportedly the largest art and design school in the United States.


Academic Programs:

                 The Academy of Art University offers both on-campus (traditional instructor-led) and distance education (online) degrees and certificate programs in its visual arts program. The University offers Associate of Arts (AA), Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) for undergraduate courses, Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Architecture (M. Arch ) for graduate courses and certificate programs for personal enrichment. The Academy of Art University offers degree and certificate programs in 23 majors.

Facilities:

                 The Academy of Art University holds classes in more than 40 buildings spread across the eastern and southern parts of San Francisco, making them one of the largest property owners in San Francisco. [10] A handful of these buildings are important historical structures purchased by the College to save them from demolition or irreversible commercial redevelopment. As part of its goal to encourage education in the arts at the Academy bought art studios that were once owned by the nonprofit San Francisco Art Institute to prevent them from being converted for other purposes. Residence facilities and all academic buildings are interconnected shuttle system is used by both the students and staff of the school through a comprehensive schools