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INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO METROPOLITAN CAMPUS. INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE 2011-2012. IAUPR SYSTEM. Founded in 1912 The largest private higher education institution of Puerto Rico – 45,000 students Christian Heritage
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INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICOMETROPOLITAN CAMPUS INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE 2011-2012
IAUPR SYSTEM • Founded in 1912 • The largest private higher education institution of Puerto Rico – 45,000 students • Christian Heritage • Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1944 • Licensed by Puerto Rico-Commission on Education Dr. John Will Harris, Founder Presbyterian Minister
IAUPR SYSTEM • 11 academic units (including Law Faculty and School of Optometry) • 135 undergraduate programs • 7 professional certificates • 63 masters • 13 doctorates • Juris Doctor • Doctor in Optometry • 80 consortia with universities in 18 countries
METROPOLITAN CAMPUS • Mission • Development of leaders and entrepreneurs in a global context; within the ethical, democratic, and Ecumenical tradition of Inter American University • Internationalization Competencies • Problem solving and decision-making skills • Mastery of at least two languages • Appreciation of cultural diversity • Interpersonal sensitivity and empathy to individual needs
METROPOLITAN CAMPUS • Academic Divisions • Science and Technology • Humanistic Studies • Education and Behavioral Professions • Economic and Administrative Sciences
Metro Campus Academic Offerings 10,681 students
On Line Academic Offerings • Office Management Information Systems • Associate and Baccalaureate • Studies in Religion • Associate and Baccalaureate • BBA in Entrepreneurial Development and Management • MA in Educational Computing • MA in Teaching in Higher Education • MBA General
Academic Offerings taught in English • BBA in Entrepreneurial Development and Management • Nursing (Associate and Baccalaureate) • BA in Psychology • MBA General Consortium with the School of Law • MBA / JD
Metro Campus: Accreditation • Middle States Commission on Higher Education • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences • Council on Social Work Education • Teacher Education Accreditation Council • International Association for Continuing Education and Training • Network of International Business Schools Network of International Business Schools visit, April 2010 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission visit, October 2010
Metro Campus: Professional Accreditations in Progress • Association of MBA’s • NationalAssociation of SchoolPsychology • American PsychologicalAssociation
Our students come from… • All Puerto Rico counties • The Caribbean • British Virgin Islands • Cuba • Curaçao • Dominica • Dominican Republic • Haiti • Jamaica • Tortola • US Virgin Islands
OUR STUDENTS COME FROM…………………… • Continental United States • Argentina • Brazil • Canada • China • Chile • Colombia • Ecuador • France • Germany • India • Kenya • Malaysia • Mali • México • Nigeria • Palestine • Panamá • Peru • Philippines • Spain • Venezuela • Vietnam
Enrollment 2007 to 2011 Annual Graduating Class: 2,000 students First-year retention – 70%
First-Year Studentsby Faculty N=940 students
Gender Undergraduate = 7,220 Graduate = 3,324
Student activities • Student Council • 38 Student Organizations • 80 Consortia with universities, organizations, and foundations for internship and exchange • International Debate Team • Honors Program • Theatre Group • Musical Ensembles • Sports
Full-Time Faculty by Academic Preparation 2009-2010 to 2011-2012 Active full-time faculty: 2007-2008, 215; 2008-2009, 213; 2009-2010:216; 2010-2011:217; and 2011-2012: 215.
AdministrativePersonnelbyCategory METRO = 291 Source: Human Resource Office
University Services • Information and Telecommunication Center • Information Access Center (Library) • Distance Learning and Technology Development Center • Center for Institutional Research and External Resources • Writing Center • Mathematics Lab • Multilingual Center
RESEARCH CENTERS • Center for Education, Conservation, and Interpretation of Environment • Center for the Study and Research of the Christian Faith in Puerto Rico • Interdisciplinary Center for Gender Studies • UNESCO Chair for the Habitability of Cities in Latin America • UNESCO Chair for the Promotion of Reading and Writing • Entrepreneurship Center • Oral History Center • Center for the Study and Research of Puerto Rican and Caribbean Music • Inter American Center for the Study of Political Dynamics • Center for Multicultural Dialog • Microsoft Innovation Center
Community Support Services • CEDIN - Pre K-12 Laboratory School • Inter American Clinic of Psychological Services • Integrated Multidisciplinary Internships and Practicums in Caño Martín Peña Schools • Small Business Technology Development Center • Extension Center in Caguas • Extension Center in Bayamón– CERMEB • Orlando Cyber Center
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS AmauryVeray SalaMuseo Rafael Hernández Religious Anthropology Museum Augusto Rodríguez
Liberal ArtsEducation • Bachelor degree curriculum: • Coherent undergraduate education that will enable graduates to live responsibly and joyfully, fulfilling their obligations as citizens • Critical and logical thinking; communication, mathematics and computer literacy, values, arts, international and multicultural experiences, analysis and problem solving skills • General Education, concentration and electives • Languages, history, natural and social sciences, literature, music, art, mathematics
IAUPR General Education Program • Comprehensive education with emphasis in the development of personal and social conscience, refinement of communication skills in Spanish and English, quantitative and philosophical thought, use of technology, ethical and esthetical sensitivity, principals of faith • Basic skills, philosophical and esthetical thought, Christian thought, historical and social context and health