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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