Atlantic University College

Atlantic University College

Atlantic University College
Type	Private
Established	1983
President	Teresa de Dios Unanue
Location	Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Mascot	Gladiator
Website	www.atlanticu.edu

Atlantic University College (AUC) is the first and only university established in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1983 by Dr. Teresa de Dios Unanue and Colonel Ramón M. Barquín.

AUC is one of the only universities in the Caribbean specializing in digital arts education in all of its forms.

Until 2014, Atlantic University College was also the only university in Puerto Rico to be awarded an Emmy award for Technical Achievement in 2007,^[1] an Emmy ® Award in 2012^[2] and nominated for three Emmy ® awards in 2011.^[3]

History

Atlantic University College is a non for-profit institution and is located in the heart of Guaynabo, facing the city's central plaza.

It is the first university founded in Guaynabo and is located in the city's historical district, which preserves the distinctive Spanish colonial-style architecture that characterized Puerto Rico's towns and cities in earlier times.

Atlantic University College was founded in response to Guaynabo's need for a local institution of higher education, as well as the growing demand for digital arts expertise in the commercial sector.

AUC's core programs were first offered in 1983 and now include a growing range of bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Traditions

University logo

AUC Oficial Logo on 2016

The initials of the Atlantic University College are the "A", "U" and "C". The logo also contains the symbol of the Gladiator with his shield.

Academic crest

Atlantic University College's crest is featured on the school's letterhead as well as on official documents issued by the Dean of Academic Affairs' office, such as diplomas and transcripts.

Mascot

The official mascot of the Atlantic University College is the Gladiator, being this symbol used in all kinds of media from the institution.

Administration

AUC is a private institution of higher education operated by Atlantic College, Inc., a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and duly registered with the U.S. State Department (#14026).

Board of trustees

• Ramón C. Barquín Cantero – Chair
• Carlos Hamill – Vice Chair
• Ramón C. Barquín Torres – Deputy Vice Chair
• Ofelia García – Secretary
• Luis B. González – Treasurer
• Rafael Portela – Trustee
• Raúl Benavides – Trustee
• Heri Martínez – Trustee
• Manuel Álvarez – Trustee
• Eugenia Orsini – Trustee
• Eglee W. Pérez – Trustee
• Adolfo Soto – Trustee
• Héctor Ledesma – Trustee
• Teresa de Dios Unanue – Trustee

Standing committees of the board of trustees

• Executive Committee
• Finance Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Academic Committee

Standing Committees of the institution

• Technological Creativity Committee
• Student Affairs Committee
• Student Academic Progress Committee
• Discipline Committee
• Research Committee
• Curriculum Committee
• Resource Center Committee
• Administrative Council
• Academic Council

Administrative officers

• Teresa de Dios Unanue, Ph.D. – President
• Heri Martinez de Dios, M.B.A./M.A.G. – Executive Vice President, Dean of Technology and Marketing
• Ivette Carbonell, M.I.S. – Dean of Academic Affairs
• Heriberto Martínez Abreu, M.S.A. – Dean of Administration
• Frances Grau Cesaní, M.F.A. – Dean of Digital Arts and Sciences

Accreditation and licensing

Atlantic University College is accredited as an "Honor Roll Institution with Distinction" by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS—750 N.E. First Street, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241; Tel. [phone]).^[4] It has the authorization to award associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The ACICS is recognized as a national accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education.

Atlantic University College is also authorized to operate by the Council of Education of Puerto Rico^[5] and the Veterans Administration.^[6]

Memberships

Atlantic University College is a member of the following associations:

• Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HAUCU)^[7]
• Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)^[8]
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)^[9]
• American Association of Hispanic Higher Education (AAHHE)^[10]
• Puerto Rico Association of Private Education (AEP)^[11]
• Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce^[12]
• Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association^[13]

Departments

• General Education
• Business Administration
• Computer Sciences
• Digital Cinematography Sciences
• Digital Graphic Design
• Digital Animation Sciences
• Video Game Art and Design Sciences
• Mobile Application Sciences
• Graduate Division

References

1. Awarded an Emmy award for Technical Achievement in 2007 Archived April 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
2. Awarded an Emmy ® award in 2012.
3. Nominated for three Emmy ® awards in 2011.
4. “Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools”, ACICS
5. Council of Education of Puerto Rico Archived December 12, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
6. Veterans Administration
7. Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HAUCU) Archived March 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
8. Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)
9. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
10. American Association of Hispanic Higher Education (AAHHE)
11. Puerto Rico Association of Private Education (AEP)
12. Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce
13. Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association