Arizona State University at the West campus

Infobox_University
name = Arizona State University


motto =
established = February 26, 1885
type = Public research university
calendar = Semester
president = Dr. Michael M. Crow
provost = Dr. Elizabeth D. Capaldi
city = Phoenix metropolitan area
state = Arizona
country = USA
endowment= US $478 million [http://www.asufoundation.org/about/annual-reports/2007/AnnualReport.pdf] . February 5, 2007. Accessed November 25, 2007.]
faculty = 2,862 [http://www.asu.edu/uoia/pubs/factbook/Employ.pdf ASU Employees] . 2007. Accessed May 2, 2008.]
students = 67,082 [http://uoia.asu.edu/files/quickfacts/Quick_Facts_Fall_2008.pdf ASU Quick Facts] . 2008. Accessed September 25, 2008.]
undergrad = 53,298
postgrad = 13,784
campus = Urban
Tempe: convert|631.6|acre|km2ASU University Office of Institutional Analysis. September 24, 2008]
Polytechnic: convert|612.99|acre|km2ASU University Office of Institutional Analysis. September 24, 2008.]
West: convert|277.92|acre|km2ASU University Office of Institutional Analysis. September 24, 2008.]
Downtown Phoenix: 27.57 acresASU University Office of Institutional Analysis. September 24, 2008.]
colors = Maroon and Gold
color box|#A40046color box|#FFC425
nickname = Sun Devils
mascot = Sparky
affiliations = Pac-10
website= [http://www.asu.edu/ asu.edu]

Arizona State University at the West Campus is one of four university campuses that compose Arizona State University. The West campus was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1984, and is located in northwest Phoenix, bordering the city of Glendale, Arizona.

Unlike a university system, the ASU campuses are all part of a single university, with a common administration presiding over the faculty, staff, and students. [http://www.asu.edu/provost/about/oneuniversity.html One University in Many Places] Explanation of the ASU campus organization] As the original ASU campus in Tempe has nearly reached build-out, the university is reorganizing its colleges and schools, moving some to the newer campuses. As of fall 2008, the West campus enrolls 9,572 students. [ [http://asunews.asu.edu/20080924_fallenrollment Fall 2008 Enrollment Info] Arizona State University News Release]

In 2008, the West campus was designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. [http://phoenix.gov/NEWSREL/ARCHIVE/2008/MARCH/2803newpride.html 2008 Phoenix Points of Pride] ]

Academics

The West campus focuses on liberal arts and interdisciplinary programs. ] The campus is home to nearly 9,000 students and offers 54 degree programs leading to the B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.S.W., and Ph.D. degrees. [ [http://graduate.asu.edu/codes/degrees.html List of Graduate Degree Programs] ] [ [http://asunews.asu.edu/20080201_westgrowth West Campus Gears Up for Growth] ]

The West campus comprises the following schools and colleges: [ [http://www.asu.edu/colleges/ List of ASU Colleges] ]

New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences is the largest of the colleges housed on the ASU West campus. As of the 2007-2008 academic year, the New College is home to over 1900 students [ [http://www.asu.edu/uoia/pubs/factbook/Enrollment.pdf ASU Factbook: Enrollment] ] and 118 faculty [ [http://www.asu.edu/uoia/pubs/factbook/Employ.pdf ASU Factbook: Employees] ] and houses 21 degree programs leading to Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

chool of Global Management and Leadership

Starting in 2009, this school will be merging with the W.P. Carey School of Business.

College of Teacher Education and Leadership

The College of Teacher Education and Leadership focuses on training future teachers for leadership position in schools and school districts. The College offers both the Bachelor of Arts in Education and M.Ed. degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Special Education. In addition, the College offers a doctoral program leading to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Innovation.

chool of Criminology and Criminal Justice

The ASU School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Human Services, and awards the B.S., M.S.C.J. and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. In 2009, this school will be relocated to the ASU Downtown campus.

History

Construction of what is now known as the West Campus began in 1986, with the first permanent buildings completed by 1989. Two years later, all of the current buildings were completed.

As its inception, the West campus was designed to offer only upper-level undergraduate courses; however, in 2001, it became a four-year college allowing students to complete their entire education on the campus. In the years since 2001, the academic structure of the campus was reorganized to highlight its interdisciplinary focus, and to facilitate the moving of several graduate programs to the campus. [ [http://west.asu.edu/aboutasuw/gen.html History of the ASU West Campus] ] As enrollment continues to grow, additional academic buildings and private developments are scheduled to expand the physical campus. [ [http://asunews.asu.edu/20080201_westgrowth West Campus Gears Up for Growth] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.west.asu.edu/ Official university website]