Type Private President Teresa de Dios Unanue | Established 1983 Website www.atlanticu.edu Phone +1 787-720-1022 Founded 1983 | |
Similar American University of Puerto, Colegio Universitario de San J, Caribbean University, Bayamón Central University, Centro de Estudios Multidisciplinarios Profiles | ||
4to festival de cinematograf a digital de atlantic university college
Atlantic University College (AUC) is the first and only university established in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1983 by Dr. Teresa de Dios Unanue and Colonel Ramón M. Barquín.
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- 4to festival de cinematograf a digital de atlantic university college
- History
- Academic crest
- Mascot
- Administration
- Board of trustees
- Standing committees of the board of trustees
- Standing Committees of the institution
- Administrative officers
- Accreditation and licensing
- Memberships
- Departments
- References
AUC is one of the only universities in the Caribbean specializing in digital arts education in all of its forms.
Until 2014, Atlantic University College was also the only university in Puerto Rico to be awarded an Emmy award for Technical Achievement in 2007, an Emmy ® Award in 2012 and nominated for three Emmy ® awards in 2011.
History
Atlantic University College is a non for-profit institution and is located in the heart of Guaynabo, facing the city's central plaza.
It is the first university founded in Guaynabo and is located in the city's historical district, which preserves the distinctive Spanish colonial-style architecture that characterized Puerto Rico's towns and cities in earlier times.
Atlantic University College was founded in response to Guaynabo's need for a local institution of higher education, as well as the growing demand for digital arts expertise in the commercial sector.
AUC's core programs were first offered in 1983 and now include a growing range of bachelor's and master's degree programs.
The initials of the Atlantic University College are the "A", "U" and "C". The logo also contains the symbol of the Gladiator with his shield.
Academic crest
Atlantic University College's crest is featured on the school's letterhead as well as on official documents issued by the Dean of Academic Affairs' office, such as diplomas and transcripts.
Mascot
The official mascot of the Atlantic University College is the Gladiator, being this symbol used in all kinds of media from the institution.
Administration
AUC is a private institution of higher education operated by Atlantic College, Inc., a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and duly registered with the U.S. State Department (#14026).
Board of trustees
Standing committees of the board of trustees
Standing Committees of the institution
Administrative officers
Accreditation and licensing
Atlantic University College is accredited as an "Honor Roll Institution with Distinction" by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS—750 N.E. First Street, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241; Tel. (202) 336-6780). It has the authorization to award associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The ACICS is recognized as a national accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education.
Atlantic University College is also authorized to operate by the Council of Education of Puerto Rico and the Veterans Administration.
Memberships
Atlantic University College is a member of the following associations: