Alaska Pacific University Information

Alaska Pacific University is a private, independent university that promotes the fullest development of its students through liberal arts and professional programs while emphasizing individual attention to students, the development of leadership abilities and the nurturing of spiritual and moral values consistent with its Christian heritage while respecting the religious convictions of all. (Adopted, December 1995)

Emphasize personal growth through student-centered, experiential education using Alaska, the Arctic, and the Pacific Rim as laboratories for learning.
Develop leadership for active service to society by encouraging openness to positive change, innovation and individual initiative.
Promote international and multicultural education while welcoming learners of all ages: from Alaska, with a special commitment to Alaska Natives; from other states of the United States; and from the international community.
Maintain academic excellence by combining the breadth, integrative understanding, and critical thinking of the liberal arts with practical and focused knowledge for professional careers.

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Faculty and Staff: Attract and retain quality faculty and staff by creating a positive environment in which to work, teach, and grow through continuing professional development.
Student Support Services: Provide students with the mentoring, counseling, tutoring, cultural, and spiritual support services they need to succeed.
Recruitment and Enrollment: Develop effective recruitment programs that address the needs of potential students and their families with the objectives to increase enrollment and to attract diverse, multicultural students.
Financial Management: Ensure financial stability through budget discipline, efficient use of facilities and resources, and fundraising efforts based on broad community support.
Campus Facilities: Maintain first-rate facilities and an attractive, safe campus.
Communication: Maintain open and continuous communication among all constituents.

APU offers a wide range of educational opportunities through its academic departments.

Business Administration
Counseling Psychology and Human Services
Education
Environmental Science
Liberal Studies
Outdoor Studies

For more info visit-: http://www.alaskapacific.edu/