Grad Catalog 09-11.indd - Aurora University
Grad Catalog 09-11.indd - Aurora University
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6 <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
At AU, we believe that the educational needs of our students are served best<br />
through the formation of strategic partnerships with institutions of like vision,<br />
mission and values. Such collaborations also enhance the well being of our communities<br />
around our campuses.<br />
For example, our innovative partnership with West <strong>Aurora</strong> School District 129<br />
is recognized nationally as a model for educational reform. In January 2006, we<br />
opened the $14 million Institute for Collaboration facility that houses this growing<br />
collaboration, and the students and faculty it nurtures.<br />
George Williams College offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral academic<br />
programs in the fields of business, education, nursing, recreation administration<br />
and social work. The campus also boasts unique learning environment<br />
and is home to the <strong>University</strong>’s popular Music by the Lake summer festival.<br />
Important collaborative efforts are also evident on the George Williams College<br />
campus. In the summer of 2004, the One Step Lodge and the Winston Paul<br />
Educational Center, a residential, conference and academic facility developed in<br />
partnership with Children’s Oncology Services, Inc., opened. The new building<br />
serves as home to the One Step At A Time Camp program for children with cancer<br />
and the <strong>University</strong>’s rapidly growing academic programs.<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> draws upon the rich legacies and distinctive traditions of<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> College and George Williams College. This history has helped shape<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which will continue to build upon its important past to help<br />
shape the future.<br />
Academic Structure<br />
The <strong>University</strong> is currently comprised of four colleges:<br />
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees)<br />
• Division of Fine Arts<br />
• Division of Humanities<br />
• Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics<br />
• Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences<br />
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees)<br />
School of Health and Physical Education<br />
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees)<br />
• Dunham School of Business<br />
• School of Nursing<br />
• School of Social Work<br />
GEORGE WILLIAMS COLLEGE OF AURORA UNVERSITY (Bachelor’s,<br />
Master’s and Doctoral Degrees)<br />
Mission Statement<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> — an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative<br />
power of learning.
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