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Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian university located in Azusa, California, USA. It was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900 in Whittier, California. It began offering degrees in 1939. APU holds regional accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... Provost is the title of a senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada, the equivalent of Vice-Chancellor at certain UK universites such as UCL, and the head of certain Oxbridge colleges (e. ... A faculty is a division within a university. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... Azusa is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a university or college within the United States of America is the name officially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on a Web server, usually accessible via the Internet or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML, that is almost always accessible... Azusa is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Location of Whittier in Los Angeles County Coordinates: Country United States State California County Los Angeles Government  - Mayor Cathy Warner Area  - City  14. ... Regional accreditation is a term used in the United States to refer to the process by which one of six accrediting bodies, each serving an area of the country, accredits schools, colleges, and universities. ... The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. ...

History

What is known today as Azusa Pacific University is the product of the merger of three Southern California-area Christian institutions: Azusa College, Los Angeles Pacific College, and Arlington College. For the urban complex straddling the United States-Mexico border, see Bajalta California. ... Los Angeles Pacific College was a four-year liberal-arts college founded in 1903 by a group of ministers and laymen of the Free Methodist Church. ...

Azusa Pacific University was established as the Training School for Christian Workers in 1889 in Whittier, California, the first Bible college on the West Coast. The purpose of the institution was to train students for service and missionary endeavors, and the initial class of students met on March 3, 1900.

In 1939 the Training School became Pacific Bible College, and four-year degrees were offered. By the mid 1940s, Pacific Bible College had outgrown its campus and leadership purchased a 12-acre school for girls in Azusa; in 1956, the name was changed to Azusa College. Azusa College merged first in 1965 with Los Angeles Pacific College and became Azusa Pacific College, and three years later, APC merged with Arlington College.

Upon its achievement of university status in 1981, the college changed its name to Azusa Pacific University. During that decade, off-site educational regional centers throughout Southern California were instated and master’s degree programs were first approved. Representation of a university class, 1350s. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of one to three years in duration. ...

University leadership in the 1990s focused on developing Azusa Pacific into a larger institution, offering not only undergraduate, but also graduate degrees, and during that decade the university’s first three doctoral programs were awarded. Student enrollment doubled, and graduate programs quadrupled throughout the decade. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph. ...

In November 2000, then-Executive Vice President Jon R. Wallace, DBA, became president. Under Wallace’s leadership, Azusa Pacific University continued to grow. The university now offers more than 50 areas of undergraduate study, 23 master’s degrees, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,100.

In addition, Wallace’s vision emphasizes a commitment to partner with the city of Azusa and its citizens. Examples of the partnership include: The Neighborhood Wellness Center, a clinic that brings student nursing services to the public, and the Azusa Reads Program, which enlists students to teach local children how to read.

Accreditation and Recognition

Regional Accreditation

• 1947 American Association of Bible Colleges
• 1964 Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Specialized Accreditation

• 1975 Board of Registered Nursing
• 1977 National League for Nursing (Undergraduate Nursing Program)
• 1982 Council on Social Work Education (Undergraduate Social Work Program)
• 1990 Association of Theological Schools (Haggard School of Theology)
• 1991 National League for Nursing (Graduate Nursing Program)
• 1999 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (Graduate Physical Therapy Program)
• 2001 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) (Graduate Teacher Education)
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (Graduate Teacher Education)
  • American Psychological Association (APA) (Graduate Psychology Program)
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (Undergraduate Department of Physical Education)
• 2002 Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Athletic Training
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (Athletic Training Education Program)

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Other Recognition

APU has been recognized by several national reports and publications.

• For the sixth consecutive year, in 2007 Azusa Pacific secured a place in the Top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges and Western Universities-Master’s classification, ranking 15th.
• In 2006, APU was recognized for the third year by Diverse Issues in Higher Education as one of the nation’s top schools in awarding degrees to minority students, ranking among the top 100 in 13 categories, including 10th for awarding Hispanic master’s degrees in education, and 81st for total minority master’s degrees awarded across all disciplines.
• For the third year in a row, The Princeton Review designated APU as 1 of 123 colleges in the 2007 Best in the West category.
• In 2006, APU was 1 of 42 of the nation’s top schools recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Best Academic Programs for service learning, and in 2007, 1 of the top 52 in the country for outstanding first-year experience.
• In 2005, Intel Corporation ranked APU among the top 50 most unwired college campuses across the nation for wireless Internet access and quality.

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Campus Locations

Azusa Pacific University’s Azusa campus is situated in the San Gabriel Valley, located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The area is known for its scenic beauty, ethnic diversity, and recreational activities. The city of Azusa is within convenient proximity to Disneyland (30 minutes), the beach (40 minutes), the snow (less than one hour), and Dodger and Angel Stadiums (30 minutes). San Gabriel Valley within Southern California The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , State California County Los Angeles County Settled 1781 Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government  - Type Mayor-Council  - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa  - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo  - Governing body City Council Area  - City  498. ... This article is about a theme park in Anaheim, California USA. For other Disney parks and attractions, see Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. ... The Beach in Calella, Spain. ... Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor baseball stadium in Los Angeles, California at Chávez Ravine. ... Angel Stadium of Anaheim (originally Anaheim Stadium and later Edison International Field of Anaheim) is a baseball stadium located in Anaheim, California. ...

The university also maintains seven off-cite regional centers in Southern California:

• Inland Empire Regional Center (San Bernardino)
• Murrieta Regional Center
• San Diego Regional Center
• High Desert Regional Center (Victorville)
• Los Angeles Regional Center
• Orange County Regional Center (Orange)
• Ventura Regional Center (Oxnard)

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Academics

College and Schools

Azusa Pacific University is organized into one college and six schools:

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
• School of Business and Management
• School of Education
• School of Music
• School of Nursing
• School of Theology

University Libraries

APU offers three libraries on its main campus, with an additional six off-campus libraries supporting academic programs at the APU Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Murrieta, and Ventura Regional Centers. The main campus libraries are the William V. Marshburn Library, Hugh and Hazel Darling Library, and Stamps Theological Library, and contain a print collection of more than 215,000 books and media, 1,800 periodical titles, and 630,000 microforms. ^[1] The university network also provides access to more than 100 online databases, which include more than 12,000 full-text periodical titles and 23,000 electronic books. Special Collections of Azusa Pacific University are housed in the Thomas F. Andrews Room of the Hugh and Hazel Darling Library, located on APU’s main campus.

Academic Resources

Azusa Pacific University offers students and faculty the following academic resources and more:

• Career Services
• Center for Academic Service Learning and Research
• Center for Global Learning and Engagement
• Center for Research in Ethics in Values
• Center for Research in Science
• Honors Program
• Institute of Faith Integration
• Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education
• Writing Center

Athletics

More than 300 Azusa Pacific University student-athletes compete in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 14 intercollegiate sports: The Golden State Athletic Conference is a college athletics conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ...

• Baseball (Men)
• Basketball (Men and women)
• Cross country (Men and women)
• Football (Men)
• Softball (Women)
• Soccer (Men and women)
• Tennis (Men and women)
• Track & Field (Men and women)
• Volleyball (Women)

Azusa Pacific Athletics achieved three consecutive wins of the Directors’ Cup in 2005, 2006, and 2007, with a total of 91 GSAC Championships and 26 NAIA National Championships. ^[2] The NACDA Directors Cup is an award given annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics to the colleges and universities with the most success in collegiate athletics. ...

Student Life

Campus Activities

• Chapel Programs
• Communiversity
• The Arts
• Health and Wellness: the University Counseling Center, Health Center, and Fitness Center.

Community Involvement

Ministry and Service: For over 108-years,APU sponsors numerous local and global programs preparing leaders who are culturally sensitive and proficient in diverse settings. Students serve locally by tutoring children, sponsoring sports camps, and cleaning up local mountain trails. Farther from campus, students build on 35 years of cooperation with Mexican churches painting schools, erecting churches, and leading Vacation Bible schools in neighborhoods throughout Mexicali and Ensenada. Through Focus International, students serve in India, Kenya, Thailand, and other ministry sites around the globe, learning about different cultures and broadening their experience of God in the world.

Center for Academic Service Learning and Research: The Center for Academic Service Learning and Research works to build positive relationships between APU and the community through service activities which integrate faith in Christ with service and learning.

The center supports a broad variety of programs that provide a vital link between the classroom and the community. Notable programs include the celebrated C.H.A.M.P. (College Headed and Mighty Proud) program and a major collaboration with NavPress Publications in the production of devotionals for youth.

The center serves as a bridge between academics and the community, working to organize programs that can be integrated into course curriculum. Service learning courses are offered in an average of 45 to 50 classes per semester in disciplines as seemingly unrelated as social work and biochemistry. Local organizations work with the center to develop transformational learning opportunities that lead to a lifetime of civic engagement for APU students.

Diversity

In 2006, APU was recognized for the third year by Diverse Issues in Higher Education as one of the nation’s top schools in awarding degrees to minority students. The university ranked among the top 100 in 13 categories, including 10th for awarding Hispanic master’s degrees in education, and 81st for total minority master’s degrees awarded across all disciplines. More than 70 countries and all fifty states are represented in the student population.

The Office of Multi-Ethnic Programs provides support and sponsors activities that increase awareness and appreciation for ethnic diversity. APU also has an International Center to assist international scholars with admissions, immigration, and cultural understanding, and also promotes community through programs and activities including the American International Mentoring Program, International Chapel, Global Fest, and the International Student Association.

Global Engagement

APU students are offered, through several campus offices, a variety of missions and global awareness opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Focus International creates opportunities for sending 185 students serve in 20 countries, including India, Kenya, Thailand, and more. Through the Center for Global Learning and Engagement, students may choose from more than 40 study abroad opportunities, including programs in Oxford, China, Lithuania, Italy, and Australia. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

APU’s new South Africa campus program further promotes this cross-cultural value. The program, based in Kwazulu-Natal Province, provides more than 30 students each semester with an opportunity to learn about the rich culture and society of South Africa, receive theoretical and practical training on community building and inter-cultural ministry, conduct service and research projects in local communities, and develop relationships with South African students, academics, and community members. KwaZulu-Natal (often referred to as KZN) is a province of South Africa. ...

Notable Alumni

Alumni

• Doug Barnett '82 – NFL player, Los Angeles Rams, 1982-83; Washington Redskins, 1985; and the Atlanta Falcons, 1987.
• James Brulte '79 (APC) – California State Assembly (Rep.-63rd District), 1990-02, 1992-94; California State Senator (Rep.-31st District), 1996-2004; Senate Republican leader, 1992-06 and 2000-04; Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee; Assembly Republican Leader
• Bryan Clay '02 – Olympic decathlete, silver medalist, Athens 2004; silver medalist, 2004 World Indoor Championships; gold medalist, 2005 World Championships in Athletics
• Innocent Egbunike '86, MED Educ: P.E. '93 – Olympic runner, Moscow 1980; bronze medalist, Los Angeles 1984; Seoul 1988; Barcelona 1992.
• Davidson Ezinwa '94 – Olympic runner, silver medalist, Barcelona 1992; Atlanta 1996
• Osmond Ezinwa '94 – Olympic runner, silver medalist, Barcelona 1992
• Jack W. Hayford '70 (APC) – Founder, The Church on the Way; President, The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; Founder and Chancellor, The Kings College; prolific and best-selling author and songwriter
• David A. Johnson '86, M.A. Ed.: Special Education '03 – Olympic decathlete, Seoul 1988; bronze medalist, Barcelona 1992
• John C. Maxwell M.Div. '89 – Leadership coach and writer
• John F. MacArthur, Jr. '61 (LAPC) – Pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California; president of The Master's College
• Austin O’Brien '04 – Actor
• Christian Okoye '87 – NFL athlete, Kansas City Chiefs, 1987-92
• Regina Zernay - Musician, bass player in Cowboy Mouth

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External links

• Official website for Azusa Pacific University
• Official APU athletics website
• APU News and Events Information
• Office of Undergraduate Admissions, APU
• Office of Graduate Admissions, APU
• Center for Adult and Professional Studies, APU
• Official website for the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
• Officeial website for the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC)
• Official website for the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Program
• Official website for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities