University of Advancing Technology ( UAT )

        

                 University of advancing technology ( UAT ) is a private , for - profit institution of higher education in Tempe , Arizona. Founded in 1983 , UAT is a university with multiple areas of study in technology disciplines . Sometimes misunderstood to a professional school because of the history of their offerings in a professional context , UAT is an accredited university , with particular emphasis on how its specialized mission integrates technology into its general education requirements . The institution offers core classes ( eg , legal issues in technology , technology and society , ethics in Technology ) , as well as deep sets of courses in a major.

                  UAT offers Associate 's , Bachelor's and Master's degrees on campus and online . The school has an enrollment of about 1,000 students . UAT also participate in a student exchange with DeMontfort University , UK .

Accreditations , approvals and authorizations :

                  UAT in 2009 became the higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited . to award associate degrees, bachelor degrees and master's degrees . The school 's programs ABET accreditation or ATMAE .

UAT is designated as a center for academic excellence by the National Centers of Information Assurance Education ( CAEIAE ) sponsored by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security .

               The Network Security curriculum is certified by the U.S. National Security Agency 's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation program ( NSTISSI - 4011 ) , National Training Standard for Information Systems Security ( Infosec ) Professionals , CNSSI - 4012 , National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior Systems Managers ( SSM NSTISSI - 4013 ) , National information Assurance Training Standard for System Administrators ( SA ) ( NSTISSI 4014 ) , information Assurance Training Standard for Information Systems Security Officers ( ISSO ) .

Degree programs :

                UAT currently offers Associate 's , Bachelor's and Master's programs . There are 20 different undergraduate majors and five areas of study at postgraduate level , focusing on technology innovation , video game design and development , digital media , robotics , cyber security , and computer science :

Student Government :

Mission Statement :

                 The UAT Student Government is a voice of the student body for improving the student experience.

                 The UAT Student Government ( USG ) , the students of the University of the advancement of technology a gathering , a voice and an identity , setting traditions within the university . The Student Government has a duty to act for the students in their importance as a liaison organization to the University , and as such the Student Government will work to meet the needs of the students as a whole represents . The Student Government will have a direct impact on major policy issues and in initiating and recommending changes student 's needs and wishes are met . The Student Government will be responsible for communicating with students about issues of importance , coordinating student organization formation , support for the collection to be student input into the University processes , provide student awareness , and maintaining continuity within the student government.

Technology Forum :

                UAT hosts an annual technology forum that is characterized by speakers of emerging technology fields , as well as traditional technology fields such as software engineering and development . Past speakers have included competitive lockpicker Schuyler Towne , software engineer Chris Pope , video game producer Nadav Tamir , and writer / producer Steven video game - Elliot Altman .

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 .

University of Mobile , Alabama

     

              The University of Mobile is an American four-year , private , Baptist - affiliated university in Prichard , Alabama . The masters - level university has an enrollment of 1,577 .
               The Alabama Baptist organization first expressed interest in the establishment of a Baptist College in Mobile in 1946 . At that time, the organization is considering combining the already established schools of Howard College ( now Samford University ) and Judson College and move the newly formed school to Mobile . The proposal was not successful , but the concept of establishing a Baptist affiliated school in the mobile environment persisted .

Schools :

College of Arts and Sciences:

Dr. Dwight Steedly is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with Dr. Ted Mashburn currently holding the title of Associate Dean . The college offers degrees in art , history , political science , psychology , sociology , social sciences , biology , environmental management , marine science , mathematics , English , humanities , and communication . The University of Mobile has technical cooperation programs with Auburn University and the University of South Alabama through which students can get a bachelor 's degree from the University of Mobile and a bachelor 's degree in engineering received from the participating university .

School of Business:

Dr. Jane Finley is the dean of the School of Business, which computer information systems disciplines offers in accounting , business administration ( with concentrations in finance, global business , management and marketing ) , and . The school also offers a master 's degree in business administration .

School of Christian Studies:

A Bachelor of Arts or Science in Theology is available from the School of Christian Studies . Dr. Cecil Taylor is the current dean .

School of Education:

Dr. Peter Kingsford is the current dean of the school of education , which diplomas in early childhood education and primary education or secondary certification provides for biology , history , mathematics , language arts , social sciences , and human performance and exercise science . A degree in athletic training is also available.

School of Nursing:

The school of nursing offers associates and bachelors degrees in nursing. The school also offers a Master of Science in Nursing . Dr. Richard McElhaney is the current dean .

Center of Performing Arts:

The Performing Arts Division is chaired by Al Miller offers disciplines in music, theater , and worship leadership.

Oakwood University , USA

         Oakwood University is a private university located in Huntsville , Alabama , United States . It is owned and operated by the Seventh - day Adventist . A group of College constituents made ​​the decision on December 2, 2007 in the name of the school to change from Oakwood College to Oakwood University.


          Oakwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS ) and the Ministry of Education of the General Conference of Seventh - day Adventist Church to provide to the associate , baccalaureate , and master's degrees . The first master 's degree offered by the university was the Master of Pastoral Studies Degree ( January 2008 ) . The first graduate students were awarded degrees on May 9, 2009 . Oakwood also conferred its first honorary doctorate on May 9, 2009 to Wintley Phipps , internationally renowned musician and the 2009 Commencement speaker . Oakwood University is a member institution of the United Negro College Fund since 1964 .

           The University has performed well in external rankings , which listed among the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South region ( # 31 ) and # 28 on the list of Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities by U.S. News & World Report , tied with Alabama A & M University ( also in Huntsville ) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore . The university is also mentioned regularly in the top 20 institutions of higher education that African - Americans to provide medical schools .

           Oakwood University owns and operates the Christian radio station 90.1 FM WJOU , formerly WOCG .

Academics :

Sections:

•    Biological Sciences
•     Business and Information Systems
•     Chemistry
•     Communication
•     Education
•     English and foreign languages
•     Family and Consumer Science
•     Health and Physical Education
•     History and Political Science
•     Mathematics and Computer Science
•     Music
•     Nursing
•     Psychology
•     Religion and Theology
•     Social welfare

              The qualifications of the Biological Sciences department Biology ( BS ) , Biology Education ( BS ) , Biomedical Sciences ( BS ) and Natural Science ( BS ) . The curriculum is designed for students desire to graduate , medical , dental and paramedical schools , as well as to introduce those planning to teach in elementary or secondary education establishments. Oakwood 's pre-medical/dental and pre - graduate programs provide their students with opportunities funded outpatient laboratory performing at many well-known universities .

               The qualifications of the Department of Chemistry Biochemistry ( BS ) , Biochemistry Professional ( BS ) , Chemistry ( BS ) , Chemistry Professional ( BS ) , Chemical Engineering ( BS ) , Chemistry Education ( BS ) , Cytotechnology ( BS ) , Medical Technology ( BS ) , Pre - Physical Therapy ( BS ) , Pre - Occupational Therapy ( AS ) , Pre - Physician Assistant ( AS ) , and Pre - Speech - Language Pathology ( AS ) .

                The Ministry of Religion and Theology was the first service to offer graduate degrees in 2008 . Currently degrees in Theology ( BA ) [ Pastoral / Evangelistic Ministry of Pre-Counseling/Pre-Chaplaincy Ministry ] , Religious Education ( BS ) and Pastoral Studies ( MA ) are offered .

Adventist Colleges Abroad:

                 Adventist Colleges Abroad is a program that allows Oakwood students to spend time at Adventist universities outside the United States , the study while earning credit for the extent to which they pursue at Oakwood . Some of the courses in this program are in Argentina , Brazil , Mexico , France , Spain , Austria , Italy , Greece , Germany , Ukraine , Thailand and Japan . Most Oakwood students studying in Argentina , France , Mexico , Spain and Greece .

Alabama State University

                   Alabama State University, founded in 1867 is a historically black university in Montgomery , Alabama. ASU is a member - School of Thurgood Marshall College Fund .

Academics:

              Alabama State University has more than 5,000 students from more than 42 states and six countries.
Alabama State University has eight degree-granting colleges or schools or departments.

• College of Business Administration
• College of Education
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• College of Science , Mathematics & Technology
• College of Visual & Performing Arts
• Division Aerospace Studies
• Continuing Education

               Alabama State offers 47 degree programs , including 31 bachelor's , 11 master's, two Education Specialist and three doctoral programs (Doctorate in Educational Leadership , Policy and Law ( EDD) , Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy ( DPT ) , Doctorate in Microbiology ( PhD) ) .
                Alabama State , by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools , the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs , the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education , the National Association of Schools of Music accredits the National Association of Directors of Teacher Education and Certification , the accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy , Commission of accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs , Commission on Accreditation of Medical computer science and Information management Education ( CAHIIM , the National Association of Schools of Theatre ( NAST ) and the Council of Social work Education .

Campus:

                 ASU urban , 172 - acre ( 0.70 km2) campus has Georgian-style red brick classroom buildings and architecturally modern structures.ASU is home to the state-of- the-art 7,400 - seat academic and sports facility the ASU Acadome , the Levi Watkins Learning Center , a five-story brick building with more than 267,000 volumes, the state-of- the-art John L. Buskey Health Sciences Center , offices, which is 80,000 square feet ( 7,400 m2) facility that houses classrooms, an interdisciplinary clinic , three therapeutic rehabilitation labs , state-of -the-art Gross Anatomy lab , Laboratory for the analysis of human movement ( LAME ) , a Women's Health / heart Health Sciences laboratory and a computer room and WVAS - 90.7 FM , the 80,000 -watt , university operated public radio station.

Agnes Scott College , USA

               Agnes Scott College (commonly known as Agnes Scott) is a private liberal arts college in downtown Decatur, Georgia.
               The college was founded in 1889 as Decatur Female Seminary by Presbyterian minister Frank H. Gaines. In 1890, the name was changed to Agnes Scott Institute to honor the mother of the college's primary benefactor, Col. George Washington Scott. The name was changed again to Agnes Scott College in 1906, and remains today a women's college.
               Agnes Scott currently enrolls 914 students. In 2006, the student to faculty ratio was 10:1.Eighty-seven percent of the faculty are full-time, and 100% of the tenure-track faculty hold terminal degrees.
The college offers 30 majors and 25 minors and is affiliated with numerous institutions, including Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University School of Nursing, and Washington University. Students who graduate from Agnes Scott receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
                Agnes Scott is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is considered one of the Seven Sisters of the South. The current mission of the college, adopted in 2002, states: Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.

Academics: 

Special curricula:

• Coeducational graduate programs:
• Master of Arts in teaching secondary English (program ending May 14, 2011)
• Master of Arts in teaching secondary math and science (program ending May 14, 2011)
• Post-baccalaureate pre-medical program

Undergraduate programs:

• Combined bachelor and master's degree in art and architecture with Washington University
• BA/BSN degree with Emory University School of Nursing
• BA/BS degree in engineering with the Georgia Institute of Technology
• BA/BA or BS degree in computer science with Emory University
• exchange program with Mills College
• Washington Semester: students spend one semester at American University in Washington DC
• Irene K. Woodruff return-to-college program - a program for Non-traditional students

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

A.T. Still University

                     AT Still University of Health Sciences ( ATSU ) is a private, not-for -profit institution of higher education and the world's first osteopathic medical school . was founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still , the school is located in Kirksville , Missouri , United States , and has other campuses in Arizona . ATSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools .
                     Current and eleventh ATSU president Craig M. Phelps DO, '84 , FAOASM , replacing W. Jack Magruder July 1, 2012 . The Supervisory Board , ATSU 's board , announced the appointment of Dr. Phelps on February 4, 2012 .

                     Today , ATSU includes college and five schools : The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine ( ATSU - KCOM ) , The Arizona School of Health Sciences ( ATSU - ASHS ) , the School of Health Management ( ATSU - SHM ) , the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health ( ATSU - ASDOH ) , the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona ( ATSU - SOMA ) , and the Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health ( ATSU - MOSDOH ) .

Academic programs:

                 ATSU currently has 22 graduate and post - professional programs under its schools .

Student Life:

                 ATSU has an average annual enrollment of more than 3,100 students from 35 countries . The university also has about 40 student organizations , and students to teachers is a 14-1 ratio .
ATSU provides students with a caring , nurturing environment in which to learn , to live and thrive . The Still -Well Student Wellness Program is designed to promote the health and welfare of students throughout their educational experience allowing them to reach their maximum potential. In body , mind and soul
An important concept of Still -Well philosophy is to practice and promote a healthy lifestyle. Students need to understand and integrate wellness practices in their own lives . Wellness at ATSU is defined as a balance of intellectual, physical , mental , emotional , social , environmental, and professional development .