Adventist University of West Africa
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2003 |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| President | Dr. Emmanuel GM Kollie, PhD |
| Location | , , 6°12′44′′N 10°31′49′′W / 6.2121°N 10.5302°W / 6.2121; -10.5302 |
| Government Approved | 2013 |
| Website | www |
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Adventist University of West Africa is a private Christian co-educational school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Liberia. The university is located in Schieffelin, a town located 35 km east of Monrovia, Liberia.
It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[1] [2] [3] [4]
History
[edit ]The Adventists University of West Africa's Nursing School began classes in 2011 on the campus of Adventist High School.[5] In 2012, ground was broken on the permanent site,[6] the first student elections were held,[7] and the nursing school moved into its permanent location.[5] In 2018, the university's fourth class graduated, with the graduation's keynote speaker being Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor.[8] In 2019, the nursing school was accredited by the Liberia Board of Nursing and Midwifery.[9]
See also
[edit ]- List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
- Seventh-day Adventist education
- Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Seventh-day Adventist theology
- History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
References
[edit ]- ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
- ^ "Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts". Archived from the original on 2015年03月23日. Retrieved 2016年03月31日.
- ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Archived from the original on 2017年10月17日. Retrieved 2010年06月18日.
- ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (1 April 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Archived from the original on 2011年07月24日. Retrieved 2010年06月19日.
- ^ a b "Adventist University of West Africa, Monrovia, Liberia, College of Nursing". Loma Linda University. Retrieved 2020年03月17日.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ George, Emmanuel Gamoe Kla. "Adventist Church breaks ground on its first university in Liberia". news.adventist.org. Retrieved 2020年03月18日.
- ^ Newa, Mark B. (2012年11月07日). "Liberia: AUWA Holds First Students Election - Inducts New Leadership Soon". All Africa. Retrieved 2020年03月17日.
- ^ Foyofayiah, Jackson P. (2018年07月27日). "Never You Give Up – Vice President Howard-Taylor Tells Adventist University Graduates". The Monrovia Times. Retrieved 2020年03月18日.
- ^ Sendolo, Joaquin M. (2019年03月13日). "Liberia: Nursing Board Qualifies Several Teaching Institutions". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020年03月18日.