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“LAU is committed to academic excellence, student-centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship,the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse world.”4LAU at a GlanceA leading private higher education institution in Lebanon, the LebaneseAmerican University operates under a charter from the Board of Regentsof the University of the State of New York. LAU is accredited by theCommission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges.With roots extending back to 1835, LAU began as a women’s college in1924. The university expanded over the decades, catering to the growingeducational needs of Lebanon and the Middle East. Today, LAU boastsseven schools. Dynamic and distinguished faculty research and teach ina wide range of academic disciplines on campuses in Beirut and Byblos.A nonsectarian institution guided by a deeply rooted sense of sharedethical values, LAU is committed to providing superior education tostudents from Lebanon, the Middle East, and around the world.Building on the foundation of its first strategic plan, which fosteredexcellence in all facets of university life, the 2011–2016 Strategic Plancenters on academic goals, enhancing LAU’s scholarly excellence byconsolidating unit-level and institutional strategies.LAU is governed by a 25-member Board of Trustees that overseesthe primary functions of leadership, stewardship and audit. A Boardof International Advisors, consisting of up to 25 members, providescounsel on university policies and other matters to the Board of Trustees,president, and senior management.LAU at a Glance | 20135

LAU’s two main campuses are located on leafy hillsides by theMediterranean Sea around 35 kilometers apart, putting LAU withineasy reach of all areas of Lebanon. The Byblos and Beirut campusesoffer similarly structured programs in the arts, sciences, and business.Programs in nursing and medicine, together with junior- and senior-yearcourses in engineering and pharmacy, are offered exclusively in Byblos.The 25,368-square-meter Beirut campus is centrally located amid the wealthof cultural, social, educational, and recreational resources of Lebanon’scapital. The 159,424-square-meter Byblos campus was inaugurated in1991 and has seen constant expansion—from two to nine buildings, plus amedical-nursing complex and a library currently underway.Students on both campuses have access to impressive libraries,gymnasiums, residence halls, theaters, wireless internet, computercenters, laboratories, and academic support services.A new satellite campus is slated to become operational in New York Cityin 2013. It will become LAU’s headquarters in the U.S., support a seriesof planned partnerships with top universities in New York, and allowLAU to offer courses in Middle Eastern studies, Islamic banking, Arabiclanguage and literature, conflict resolution, and more.6CampusesLAU at a Glance | 20137

Academic ProgramsLAU’s myriad undergraduate and graduate degree programsare grouped into seven schools:School of Architecture and DesignSchool of Arts and SciencesSchool of BusinessSchool of EngineeringAcademic ProgramsGilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of MedicineAlice Ramez Chagoury School of NursingSchool of PharmacyLAU at a Glance | 20139

In fall 2009, LAU officially integrated all architecture, design and fine arts programsinto a single school. The Bachelor of Architecture degree is officially equivalent to theFrench Diplôme d’Architecture, which allows our graduates to practice in France and theEuropean Union.The School of Architecture and Design offers the following degree programs:Bachelor’s DegreesBachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) (176 credits)Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: Fine Arts (92 credits), Interior Architecture (139 credits)Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: Graphic Design (118 credits), Interior Design (110 credits)LAU at a Glance | 201311

The School of Arts and Sciences, LAU’s oldest program, embodies theuniversity’s liberal arts tradition. Renowned for its expansive range oftop-notch academic programs, the school prides itself on diverse, highlyqualified faculty dedicated to cultivating students’ critical thinking andcommunication skills.The Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Science wasformally accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in October2011, retroactive to October 2010.The School of Arts and Sciences offers the following degrees:Bachelor’s DegreesBachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: Communication Arts (92 credits), Education(95 credits), English (92 credits), History (92 credits), Philosophy (92credits), Political Science/ International Affairs (92 credits), PoliticalScience (92 credits), Psychology (92 credits), Social Work (92 credits),Teaching English as a Foreign Language (95 credits), Teaching Arabicas a Foreign Language (95 credits)Bachelor’s DegreesBachelor of Science (B.S.) in: Biology (96credits), Chemistry (92 credits), ComputerScience (92 credits), Mathematics (92credits), Nutrition (94 credits)Master’s DegreesMaster of Arts (M.A.) in: ComparativeLiterature (30 credits), Education (30 credits),International Affairs (30 credits)Master of Science (M.S.) in: ComputerScience (30 credits), Molecular Biology (30credits)Special DegreeTeaching Diploma (T.D.):Elementary Level, Intermediate andSecondary Level (21 credits)LAU at a Glance | 201313

The School of Business has rapidly expanded to accommodate morestudents than any other school at LAU. Three undergraduate degreeprograms and two M.B.A. programs provide professional training,equipping students to assume a wide range of leadership roles.Bachelor’s DegreesBachelor of Science (B.S.) in:> Business Studies (92 credits) with nine different specializations:Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Family andEntrepreneurial Business, Hospitality Management, InternationalBusiness, Management, Management Information Systems,Marketing> Economics (92 credits) with four different tracks: Finance,Management, Mathematics, Political Science/ International Affairs> Hospitality and Tourism Management (94 credits)Master’s DegreesMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.) (39 credits)Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) (36 credits)LAU at a Glance | 201315

The School of Engineering combines rigorous academic education witha dynamic professional foundation, preparing graduates for successfulcareers in today’s global market.All five undergraduate degree programs are accredited by theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). LAUnow has the only ABET-accredited industrial engineering program inLebanon.The School of Engineering offers the following degrees:Bachelor’s DegreesBachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (150 credits) in: Civil Engineering,Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s DegreesMaster of Science (M.S.) (30 credits) in: Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering andEngineering ManagementLAU at a Glance | 201317

LAU’s Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine openedits doors in September 2009, offering students from Lebanon and theregion a medical education satisfying the highest American standards.Conceived and designed in collaboration with Partners HarvardMedical International, the school offers a forward-thinking, integratedcurriculum. Students study basic and clinical sciences simultaneouslythroughout the four-year program, gaining practical exposure fromday one.The school offers the following degree:Doctorate DegreeDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)LAU at a Glance | 201319

The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing welcomes undergraduatestudents seeking the strong education and relevant professionalexperience required to meet the persistent demand for high-quality, safeand effective health care.The school’s comprehensive and intellectually challenging curriculumemphasizes professional nursing standards, patient-centered care, andethical practice.The 103-credit program is built on a liberal arts foundation and enhancesnursing studies with courses in biomedical and social sciences.Program graduates qualify for registered nurse positions in Lebanon andaround the world.The school offers the following degree:Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor of Science (B.S.) in NursingLAU at a Glance | 201321

The School of Pharmacy prepares students for careers in clinicalpharmacy, inculcating a thorough understanding of pharmaceuticaltreatments together with the professional values required to servesociety ethically.LAU’s Doctor of Pharmacy is the only program that is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education outside the U.S.The school comprises two departments, the Department ofPharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of PharmacyPractice, and offers the following degrees:Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy (174 credits)Doctorate DegreeDoctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) (27 credits)LAU at a Glance | 201323

The university’s expansion into the field of medicaleducation was buttressed by the acquisition of a majorityshareholder position in the University Medical Center–Rizk Hospital (UMC–RH). LAU is transforming this largemedical campus in the heart of Beirut from a decadesoldcity hospital into a modern university hospital, clinicalteaching venue and research facility. Major renovationsare underway, as part of a master plan that is expectedto be completed in 2015.University Medical Center–Rizk HospitalUMC–RH is designed to support LAU’s schools ofMedicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy; provide clinicalfacilities and services for teaching and training; launchclinical pharmacy services; and support academicresearch programs.It will house several top-notch centers, including foradvanced radiology and imaging, dialysis, endoscopy,dermatology, ophthalmology, IVF and cardiology.LAU at a Glance | 201325

At LAU’s Beirut and Byblos libraries, extensive and abundanttraditional print collections are supplemented by over 130 state-ofthe-artelectronic databases. With approximately 55,649 electronicfull-text serial titles, students, faculty and staff have millions ofscholarly articles at their fingertips. In addition, library users haveaccess to 97,077 e-books.Both libraries embrace an integrated service environment, unitingtechnology and human expertise.LibrariesUsers benefit from individual instruction, orientation, training sessions andresearch assistance. Through agreements with institutions abroad, LAU’slibraries secure on-demand materials otherwise unavailable in Lebanon.Computer facilities include scanners, printers and 193 public computers, inaddition to a comprehensive audiovisual collection and practical teachingresources for education students.The Riyad Nassar Library in Beirut houses a number of special collectionsrelevant to women’s studies, education, Islamic art and architecture, aswell as the oldest collection of children’s books in Lebanon.Collections (2011–2012)Total print volumes 324,328Electronic books 97,077Print/microform serial subscriptions (title number) 821Print/microform serial subscriptions (volume number) 52,503Full-text electronic journals 55,649Total online databases 136Microforms – Byblos campus12 titles in 150 reelsTotal media materials 29,881LAU at a Glance | 201327

LAU hosts 22 centers and institutes:Centers and InstitutesLAU’s many centers and institutes are chaired by renownedfaculty. Regular conferences, workshops and seminars offerspecialized knowledge and access to resources throughoutthe year. Centers and institutes provide specialized trainingto students, researchers, faculty and professionals fromaround the world.• Center for Lebanese Heritage• Center for Program and Learning Assessment• CISCO Institute• Continuing Education Program• Early Childhood Center• Human Resources Institute• Institute for Banking and Finance• Institute for Media Training and Research• Institute for Migration Studies• Institute for Peace and Justice Education• Institute for Water Resources and EnvironmentalTechnologies• Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World• Institute of Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation• Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business• Institute of Hospitality and Tourism ManagementStudies• Institute of Islamic Art and Architecture• Institute of Human Genetics• Software Institute• Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language andCulture• Teacher Training Institute• University Enterprise Office• Urban Planning InstituteTo learn more about LAU’s 22 centers and institutes, accesstheir websites via: http://www.lau.edu.lb/academics/LAU at a Glance | 201329

LAU’s Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Cultureprovides a multi-faceted language and cultural immersion programthat attracts students from around the globe. Founded 13 years ago,SINARC quickly became a top choice for scholars of the region lookingto gain an in-depth understanding of cultural and social dynamics whileimproving their language skills. SINARC credits can be transferred toinstitutions of higher education worldwide.LAU’s Beirut campus hosts the annual SINARC program. Situated inthe heart of the Lebanese capital, students acquire unique insightinto Lebanese culture and daily life. SINARC offers courses in Arabiclanguage and culture to students of various proficiencies. Each levelpacks in 20 hours of intensive classroom instruction per week, includingfive hours of Lebanese dialect.LAU’s University Enterprise Office plays a strategic advisory andcoordination role in the university’s projects throughout the Middle Eastand North Africa (MENA). Specific tasks include supplying academicservices to universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman,as well as overseeing management of the LAU–MEPI Tomorrow’s LeadersProgram. UEO provides consultancy on strategy, operations, academicplanning, accreditation, enrollment management, implementation andperformance-monitoring services.Summer Institutefor Intensive ArabicLanguage and Culture(SINARC)Formal language instruction is enriched by immersion in an authenticcultural context. Cultural activities include weekly lectures on topicsrelated to Arab and Lebanese politics, history, society and culture.In addition, students partake in a series of excursions to historical,cultural and tourist sites throughout Lebanon. SINARC offers summer,fall and spring terms.For more information, visit: http://www.lau.edu.lb/centers-institutes/sinarc/University EnterpriseOffice (UEO)LAU at a Glance | 201331

Institute for Women’sStudies in the ArabWorld (IWSAW)Established in 1973, the Institute for Women’s Studies in the ArabWorld is committed to pioneering academic research on women inthe Arab world. The institute also seeks to empower women throughdevelopment programs and education, and to serve as a catalyst forpolicy change regarding women’s rights in the region.An active and highly esteemed institute, IWSAW facilitates networkingand communication, while cultivating ties with national, regional, andinternational organizations and universities concerned with women’sand gender issues.IWSAW is currently establishing a master’s degree in women’s andgender studies, which LAU expects to launch in 2013. The first of itskind in Lebanon, this graduate program aims to generate a cadre ofyoung, dynamic, qualified researchers in the field.Al-Raida, IWSAW’s flagship interdisciplinary journal, has addressedgender in historical and contemporary contexts since 1976. Thepublication strives to bridge the conventional divide betweenscholarship and activism. Al-Raida has recently evolved into a biannual,double-blind, peer-reviewed journal.For more information, visit the IWSAW website at: http://iwsaw.lau.edu.lb/Continuing EducationProgram (CEP)LAU’s Continuing Education Program (CEP) serves a wide range of adultlearners seeking professional advancement.CEP offers innovative learning programs that enhance performanceand encourage achievement. Designed for the 21st-Century workplace,CEP courses and seminars impart applicable, relevant and up-to-dateknowledge and skills in a variety of fields.CEP strives to create an energetic learning environment that fostersboth personal and professional growth and promotes best practicesand ethics in the workplace.Certificate-based programs are offered on campus or at a location of theclient’s choice, during or after working hours. In 2011, CEP branchedout of its LAU–Beirut headquarters, opening satellite offices at theSafadi Foundation in Tripoli and at the Evangelical School in Zahleh.For more information, visit the CEP website at: http://www.lau.edu.lb/cep.LAU at a Glance | 201333

Exemplifying diversity and community spirit, LAU’s student body isone of the university’s chief assets. Over 80 nationalities—and all ofLebanon’s confessional groups—are represented on both campuses.The university takes pride in student achievements, which enhanceLAU’s reputation locally and internationally. In the fall term of the2011–2012 academic year, 8,273 students enrolled at LAU.International StudentsThe growing number of international applicants attests to LAU’s rising reputation for academicexcellence. In the 2011–2012 academic year, 20 percent of the student population hailedfrom outside Lebanon, with 82 nationalities represented in both the fall and spring terms. Thisnumber is set to increase considerably thanks to the recently inaugurated schools of Medicineand Nursing, as well as the preeminent Pharmacy School programs.34StudentsNumber of Students*SchoolBeirut Campus Byblos Campus TotalArchitecture and Design 672 434 1,106Arts and Sciences 1,908 519 2,427Business 2,485 508 2,993Engineering 164 843 1,007Medicine - 98 98Nursing 20 24 44Pharmacy 73 479 552No College Designated 43 3 46Total by university 5,365 2,908 8,273Number of Students*SchoolBeirut Campus Byblos Campus TotalMale 2,624 1,583 4,207Female 2,741 1,325 4,066Total 5,365 2,908 8,273* Census date figures for fall 2011LAU at a Glance | 201335

FacultyLAU’s recently completed strategic plan significantly raised the bar forfaculty qualifications. Out of 337 full-time faculty members, 78 percenthold doctorates or the highest degree in their field. Approximately 44percent of those degrees are from the United States; 25 percent fromWestern Europe; 8 percent from Canada, Australia and South Africa;and 23 percent from Lebanon and other Arab countries.The university’s faculty is remarkably diverse: 49 percent of instructorsare Lebanese, 37 percent are dual-nationals, and 14 percent are non-Lebanese foreigners. Forty-three percent of full-time faculty membersare women. The approximate student–faculty ratio on both campusesis 18:1 (full-time equivalents for fall 2011).StaffWith 541 full-time staff members, LAU is among the largest privateemployers in Lebanon and among the fastest-growing universitiesin the region. Staff has grown steadily over the years, with newtalent increasingly attracted to LAU’s positive work environmentand excellent employee benefits package. Key service areas includestudent development and enrollment management, informationtechnology, advancement, administration, human resources, andmarketing and communications.Management Professional Non-Professional TotalMale 50 94 116 260Female 28 208 45 281Total 78 302 161 541LAU at a Glance | 201337

Financial Aid andScholarshipsIn an effort to promote universal academic excellence, LAU providesa comprehensive merit- and need-based financial aid program.Eligible students receive packages commensurate with a combinedassessment of their academic and financial status. Financial aid isgranted in the form of merit scholarships, work-aid, loans and grants.For the 2011–2012 academic year, LAU increased its financial aidbudget by nine percent. Over $16.7 million funded around 2,000students. Seventy-six students received merit scholarships in fall 2011.The number of Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) grants hasalso increased, from 31 in fall 2010 to 55 in fall 2011. Additionally,209 incoming LAU students were awarded entrance scholarships in fall2011, 29 percent more than in fall 2010.Tuition& BudgetFor the academic year 2012–2013, the average undergraduate tuition is $13,916per year and the average graduate tuition is $11,227 per year. Annual tuition feesfor doctoral/professional practice programs amounted to $26,250 for students inthe School of Medicine, and $18,600 for Pharm.D. students.LAU’s operating budget for 2012–2013 is $138,678,780, a significant 16 percentincrease on the 2011–2012 operating budget of $120,046,064, reflecting theuniversity’s energetic growth and expansion.LAU sources funding from tuition and students fees, private gifts, governmentgrants, fundraising and endowments.LAU at a Glance | 201339

AlumniLAU’s 34,000 alumni have settled across the globe. Thirtysixvibrant alumni chapters maintain ties with the university,facilitating networking among generations of graduates. LAUoffers numerous benefits and services to alumni, who are regularlyinvited to participate in reunions, homecomings, conferences,lectures, dinners, and social gatherings. Active members of theuniversity’s alumni association enjoy access to many LAU facilitiesand participate in alumni elections.Alumni chapters exist in:• Abu Dhabi, UAE• Athens, Greece• Aleppo, Syria• Bahrain• BCW• Beirut, Lebanon• Byblos, Lebanon• Damascus, Syria• Detroit, USA• Dubai & Northern Emirates, UAE• Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia• Ghana• Houston, USA• Jeddah, Saudi Arabia• Jordan• Kuwait• London, UK• Montreal, Canada• New England, USA• New York/New Jersey, USA• North Florida, USA• North Lebanon, Lebanon• Northern California, USA• Oman• Ottawa, Canada• Qatar• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia• School of Engineering• School of Pharmacy• Seattle, Washington State• Southern California, USA• South Florida, USA• South Lebanon, Lebanon• Switzerland• Toronto, Canada• Washington, DC, USALAU at a Glance | 201341

Emeritus TrusteesMr. Jose AbizaidBoardof TrusteesDr. Paul F. Boulos, Chairman ofthe Board of TrusteesMr. Salim G. Sfeir, Vice-Chairmanof the Board of TrusteesMr. Fred Rogers, Secretary of theBoard of TrusteesMr. Mike AhmarH.E. Amb. Gilbert ChagouryRev. Christine ChakoianMrs. Eva Kotite FarhaDr. Benita Ferrero-WaldnerMr. Antoine FremMr. Arthur GabrielDr. Ray IraniMr. Wadih (Bill) JordanRev. Joseph KassabMr. Samer KhouryMr. Charles MullerMr. Richard (Dick) OrfaleaMr. Todd PetzelMr. Ghassan SaabDr. H. John Shammas, M.D.Rev. Ronald L. ShiveMr. Philip StoltzfusMr. Peter TanousDr. George E. Thibault, M.D.Mr. Abdallah YabroudiEmeritus TrusteesMr. Jose AbizaidEx-Officio TrusteesMr. Kanan HamzehRev. Dr. Nuhad TomehRev. Fadi DagherDr. Joseph JabbraSenate ChairEx-Officio TrusteesMr. Kanan HamzehRev. Dr. Nuhad TomehRev. Fadi DagherDr. Joseph JabbraSenate ChairBoard ofInternationalAdvisorsMembersMr. Kanan Hamzeh, Chairman ofthe Board of International AdvisorsMr. George Doumet, Secretary ofthe Board of International AdvisorsDr. Raymond AudiMrs. Taline AvakianDr. Jihad AzourH.E. Ivonne A. BakiMr. Zuhair BoulosMrs. Abla ChammasMr. Bassem F. DagherMr. Mazen S. DarwazahMr. Neemat G. FremMrs. Maha KaddouraDr. Mahmoud A. KreidieDr. Mary MikhaelMrs. Adalat Audeh NakkashMr. Mazen NazzalMrs. Youmna SalameMr. Talal K. ShairEx-Officio MembersRev. Fadi DagherMrs. Leila Saleeby DagherDr. Joseph JabbraSenate ChairLAU at a Glance | 201343

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