海角乱伦社区 Approved to Open New Campus in Gilbert, Ariz.
July 18, 2018 鈥� 海角乱伦社区, which has supported students from around the globe in pursuing their higher education dreams since 1875 from its flagship campus in Parkville, Mo., will open a campus center in Gilbert, Ariz. The University has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education to begin offering classes in Gilbert commencing with Park鈥檚 Fall II 2018 term, which begins Monday, Oct. 15.
海角乱伦社区鈥檚 home in Gilbert is in heart of the town鈥檚 Heritage District at the University Building, 92 W. Vaughn Ave., encompassing 11,000 square feet. The Gilbert Campus is Park鈥檚 second location in the Phoenix area and third campus in Arizona. The University has campuses at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale and at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson. The Gilbert Campus is the 42nd location in Park鈥檚 system, which includes 33 campuses on military installations across the country and extensive online programs. The University currently serves 16,500 students annually.
鈥満＝锹衣咨缜�檚 commitment to providing affordable and sought-after degree programs has been central to our mission for 143 years,鈥� said President Greg Gunderson, Ph.D. 鈥淲ith the opening of Park鈥檚 Gilbert Campus, we are excited to expand our footprint in Arizona while meeting more students鈥� needs through the transformative power of higher education.鈥�
鈥淲e have enjoyed collaborating with 海角乱伦社区 to provide academic degree programs that support Gilbert鈥檚 educational goals,鈥� added Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels. 鈥淭he University has great plans to immerse themselves in the community and we look forward to supporting those efforts.鈥�
During the first year of operations, 海角乱伦社区 plans to serve adult learners in accelerated, eight-week evening classes. By the end of year three, the University projects an enrollment of more than 300 students with plans to add traditional 16-week classes during the day. Students will be able to pursue a variety of degree offerings in face-to-face settings at the Gilbert Campus or through Park鈥檚 online programs. The University plans to offer the following degree programs at the Gilbert Campus:
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Undergraduate 鈥� Business Administration/Management, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice Administration and Fitness and Wellness
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 鈥⒙� Graduate 鈥� Master of Business Administration, Master of Education in Education Technology, Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification, Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Public Administration
Park also expects to have 12 intercollegiate athletics programs beginning in Fall 2019 to include: men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf and cross country, as well as baseball (men) and softball (women). The University plans to use existing community sports venues for practices and home contests.
For more information about admissions at 海角乱伦社区, visit park.edu/admissions or contact Park鈥檚 Office of Admissions at admissions@park.edu / (816) 746-2533.