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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==The National Advisory Council== | |||
| The National Advisory Council of the University (chaired by the University Provost and Executive Vice-President of Operations) is composed of fifty distinguished scholars, field specialists, acclaimed practitioners & consultants, whose authoritative command and expertise ensure curricular distinction in all degree programs offered, while continuing to buttress the university’s status in higher education. | |||
| ==Recently-Developed== | |||
| A host of recently-developed initiatives, like the founding of a new journal, Virtualities: International Review of Distance Learning (ISSN: 1941-7373) the inauguration of a new annual symposium series on Distance Learning, the naming of Provostial Fellows in recognition of outstanding achievement and promise. These initiatives signal the breadth and scope of the university’s vision, its unwavering commitment to the high-pitched standards, to accelerated momentum as well as its resolve to offer programs of first-tier caliber via the most progressive and effective modes of delivery. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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- Not to be confused with the historical Atlanta University (see Clark Atlanta University) or with Atlanta University Center.
| Motto | Where New Intellectual Journeys Begin |
|---|---|
| Type | Distance education |
| Established | 1991 |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Website | U of A website |
The University of Atlanta is a distance education institution based in Atlanta, Georgia, that offers university-level programs by online instruction.
The institution was established in Mobile, Alabama in 1991 and was "comprehensively restructured and relaunched" in 2006. It is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission and has been accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) since 2008.. Nick Mithani is the university's president; his brother Alex Mithani is CEO.
The University of Atlanta awards Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in the fields of Business, Social Science, Computer Science, and Education and Healthcare Administration. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive MBA degree programs are offered with concentrations in Administration, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Leadership and Criminal Justice.
The University is a member of the European Association for Distance Learning (EADL). Since 2008 it has been affiliated with the United States military's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).
References
- Barrington University website, archived December 29, 2004
- ^ DETC Welcomes New Institutions, pages 4-7 in DETC News, Fall 2008, Distance Education and Training Council
- Directory Of Authorized Schools, Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission website, accessed February 28, 2009
- ^ Listing for University of Atlanta, Distance Education and Training Council website, accessed February 28, 2009
- Member List: United States of America, European Association for Distance Learning website, accessed February 28, 2009
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, Information Bulletin No. 384, December, 2008
The National Advisory Council
The National Advisory Council of the University (chaired by the University Provost and Executive Vice-President of Operations) is composed of fifty distinguished scholars, field specialists, acclaimed practitioners & consultants, whose authoritative command and expertise ensure curricular distinction in all degree programs offered, while continuing to buttress the university’s status in higher education.
Recently-Developed
A host of recently-developed initiatives, like the founding of a new journal, Virtualities: International Review of Distance Learning (ISSN: 1941-7373) the inauguration of a new annual symposium series on Distance Learning, the naming of Provostial Fellows in recognition of outstanding achievement and promise. These initiatives signal the breadth and scope of the university’s vision, its unwavering commitment to the high-pitched standards, to accelerated momentum as well as its resolve to offer programs of first-tier caliber via the most progressive and effective modes of delivery.
External links
- University of Atlanta - official website
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