Introduction to Adventist University of West Africa:

Introduction

Adventist University of West Africa is a private Christian coeducational school located in Liberia. It is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Liberia and is part of the Seventh-day Adventist Education System, the world's second largest Christian school system.

Overview

Established in 2003 and approved by the government in 2013.

Institutional type: Private institution.

Location: Located in Shevlin, 35 kilometers east of Monrovia, Liberia.

Contact information: Tel. 231 (77) 591 - 8605, Email info@auwa.edu.lr, admissions@auwa.edu.lr, Website https://www.auwa.edu.lr.

History

The school began planning in 2003.

In 2011, the school's School of Nursing opened on the campus of the Seventh-day Adventist High School.

In 2012, the school broke ground on the permanent site, held the first student election, and moved the School of Nursing to the permanent site.

In 2018, the school's fourth class graduated, and Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor served as the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony.

In 2019, the School of Nursing was accredited by the Liberian Nursing and Midwifery Board.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a faculty of experienced professors and experts, including Unah Bailey, Shelton Bee Doe, etc.

Teaching Facilities: The school has teaching facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and computer centers, providing students with a good learning environment.

Educational Philosophy

The school's educational philosophy is consistent with the philosophy of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is Christ-centered and believes that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the character and will of God can be understood from the Bible, Jesus Christ, and nature. The school aims to cultivate students' spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social abilities, promote the all-round development of students, enable them to coexist peacefully, promote knowledge advancement, play an exemplary leadership role, establish harmonious relationships, and serve God and humanity.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Nursing is the school's dominant discipline. In 2019, the school's School of Nursing was accredited by the Liberian Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Key laboratories: There is currently no public information mentioning the school's key laboratories.

Faculty

There is currently no public information mentioning the school's specific faculty settings.

Rankings

There is currently no authoritative comprehensive ranking internationally.

Expenses

There is currently no public information on tuition fees and other expenses.

Campus environment

The campus is located in Shevlin Town, with a beautiful campus environment and shaded by green trees. The school's teaching facilities and living facilities are basically complete and can meet students' daily learning and living needs.