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Office
of Academic Affairs
The Division
of Academic Affairs at Virginia Union University committed to
exemplary teaching and boasts of its proud faculty, composed of
talented professors, scholars, advisors, and researchers, who
are dedicated to helping students become life-long learners. The
Division includes four academic schools: the Sydney Lewis
School of Business; the School of Basic, Applied Science and
Technology; the School of Education and Interdisciplinary
Studies; and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Overall,
the mission of the Division of Academic Affairs is to prepare
students to successfully compete with their counterparts
upon graduation for employment and admissions to graduate
or professional studies, while at the same time exhibiting
characteristics of the ideal Virginia Union University Graduate.
The Division of Academic Affairs is dedicated to providing
an overall academic environment which is sensitive, supportive,
and nurturing, while simultaneously, challenging students
to achieve new levels of excellence. This is done with primary
emphasis on excellent teaching, research, service, and advising;
a strong curriculum; and high quality Academic Support Services.
The Division also subscribes to the University’s rich
heritage and traditions which is anchored in the liberal
arts and is responsive to promoting the University’s
overall Mission.
As the entity
charged with enhancing the academic reputation of the
University, the Division of Academic Affairs strives to achieve
the following:
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supports
the recruitment, development, and retention of top-rank
faculty and staff;
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promotes
a dynamic learning environment that prepares students
to be nurtured, enlightened, and engaged citizens in a
global society;
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fosters
diversity in its practices and supports a climate of inclusion
for all members of the university community;
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