1835
American Presbyterian missionary Sarah L. Smith establishes the first school for girls in the Ottoman Empire. This early effort sets the stage for further development of girls’ education, leading up to the American School for Girls (1904).
1924
1933
The American Junior College for Women (AJCW) is founded, with a class of eight students.
The cornerstone of LAU’s oldest building, Sage Hall, is laid and the college is moved to its present location.
1948-1949
The name of the college is changed to Beirut College for Women (BCW).
The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York grants BCW a provisional charter, allowing it to offer the B.A., A.A. and A.A.S. degrees.
1950
Successive buildings are completed and named in honor of early leaders: Frances Irwin, Winifred Shannon and James Nicol.
1955
BCW is granted an absolute charter.
1970
The Lebanese government recognizes BCW’s bachelor’s degrees as equivalent to the License.
1973
The college becomes co-educational and changes its name to Beirut University College (BUC).
1985
The Board of Regents in New York amends the charter to transform the college into a multi-campus institution.
1991
1994
Courses begin at the Byblos campus.
The Board of Regents approves the university’s new name of Lebanese American University. The charter is amended to include master’s degrees. LAU has three schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, and Engineering & Architecture. The School of Pharmacy also opens this year.
1996
The Lebanese government officially recognizes the new name and status.
1999
The Lebanese Government grants LAU a license to operate a medical school and a nursing school.
2002
The Doctor of Pharmacy program becomes the only one outside the United States to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Historical Timeline: 1835 – 2013 2005
LAU embarks on a five-year strategic plan based on five pillars: excellence in academic and other facets of university life, student-centeredness, increased role of alumni, promotion of LAU as a major learning center in the region, and effective use of financial resources.
2009
LAU acquires majority holdings of Hôpital Rizk, and begins developing the Lebanese American University Medical Center–Rizk Hospital (LAUMC–RH).
LAU is granted full accreditation by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
The Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine welcomes its first class of students.
2009-2010
School of Engineering’s undergraduate programs receive ABET accreditation. School of Arts & Sciences’ B.S. degree program in Computer Science receives ABET accreditation.
2010
The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing welcomes its first class.
Frem Civic Center inaugurated on the Byblos campus.
2011
LAU embarks on Strategic Plan 2011–2016, focused on taking LAU to the next level of academic excellence.
2012
Acquisition of El Gezairi Building: LAU acquires Gezairi Transport’s former headquarters, composed of a main building with a three-floor penthouse, a large theater, a school and offices.
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2013
LAU inaugurates the New York Headquarters and Academic Center in midtown Manhattan.
The university launches the LAU Executive Center@Solidere in downtown Beirut.
2014
The Gilbert and RoseMarie Chagoury Health Sciences Center is inaugurated to host the schools of medicine, pharmacy and nursing.
The Lebanese American University (LAU), a leading private higher education institution in Lebanon, operates under a charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. LAU is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
LAU at a Glance… “LAU IS COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STUDENT-CENTEREDNESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP, THE EDUCATION OF THE WHOLE PERSON, AND THE FORMATION OF LEADERS IN A DIVERSE WORLD.”
LAU began as a women’s college in 1924, with roots extending back to 1835, when the Ottoman Empire’s first school for girls was founded. The university expanded over the decades, catering to the growing educational needs of Lebanon and the Middle East. Today LAU boasts seven schools, along with 19 centers and institutes. Dynamic and distinguished faculty members research and teach in a wide range of academic disciplines on campuses in Beirut and Byblos. A nonsectarian institution guided by a deeply rooted sense of shared ethical values, LAU is committed to providing superior education to students from Lebanon, the Middle East and around the world. LAU is governed by a Board of Trustees that oversees the primary functions of leadership, stewardship and audit. A Board of International Advisors provides counsel on university policies and other matters to the Board of Trustees, president, and senior management. LAU AT A GLANCE…
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Campuses
LAU’s two main campuses are located on leafy hillsides by the Mediterranean Sea, around 35 kilometers apart, putting LAU within easy reach of all areas of Lebanon. The Byblos and Beirut campuses offer similarly structured programs in the arts, sciences and business. Programs in nursing and medicine, as well as junior and senior-year courses in engineering and pharmacy, are offered exclusively in Byblos.
LAU still continues to expand today. With the establishment of its New York Headquarters and Academic Center and a new executive center in downtown Beirut, LAU continues its journey of perpetual improvement and progression.
The 27,500-square-meter Beirut campus is centrally located amid the wealth of cultural, social, educational and recreational resources of Lebanon’s capital. The 173,263-square-meter Byblos campus was inaugurated in 1991 and has seen constant expansion — from two to nine buildings, in addition to the state-of-the-art Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury Health Sciences Center, which opened in March 2014 and is home to the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. The new complex is equipped with the Health Sciences Library and one of the Arab world’s finest clinical skills and simulation centers, among other facilities. Students on both campuses have access to impressive libraries, gymnasiums, residence halls, theaters, laboratories and computer centers, as well as wireless Internet and academic support services.
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LAU New York Headquarters and Academic Center
LAU inaugurated its New York Headquarters and Academic Center in September 2013 in a historic move reflecting the university’s growing global stature as a bridge between the United States and the Middle East. Spread across three floors over 3,000 square meters at 211 East 46th Street, the high-tech facility includes 10 classrooms, business and admissions offices, a student lounge, and a library. It is also home to LAU’s U.S.-based Advancement staff. Being the first of its kind for any Middle East-based university, the center presents a unique educational opportunity for students in the United States to gain insight into Lebanon and the Middle East. World-class faculty offer courses in a variety of fields, including Islamic banking, peace education, gender studies in the Arab world, and Arabic language. LAU is in the process of initiating partnerships with U.S. universities with the goal of allowing students to transfer credits for courses taken at the academic center. As part of its mission to facilitate cross-cultural exchange, the center regularly hosts international conferences and workshops, including public lectures from leading scholars on contemporary regional issues.
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LAU Executive Center@Solidere
For well over a year now, LAU and Solidere have partnered to create a knowledge hub in Beirut’s Central District, the reconstructed heart of the Lebanese capital. The LAU Executive Center@Solidere hosts the E.M.B.A. and M.B.A. programs, along with executive workshops, conferences, seminars and continuing-education programs. Culture, music and art also play a part in the multidisciplinary facility. Spread across 600 square meters, the executive center includes smart classrooms, a design studio for the School of Architecture and Design, a student lounge, and faculty offices. The partnership is in line with Solidere’s goal of developing the Beirut Central District into a vibrant urban community, re-establishing it as the capital’s focal point. From LAU’s perspective, the center responds to LAU’s dynamic culture calling on the university to expand beyond the traditional campus model. Located at 1301 Marfaa, Beyhum Street, the center was inaugurated on August 23, 2013.
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Academic Programs
LAU’S WIDE RANGE OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE GROUPED INTO SEVEN SCHOOLS:
The School of Arts and Sciences The School of Architecture and Design The School of Business The School of Engineering The Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing The School of Pharmacy ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 14
The School of Arts and Sciences, LAU’s oldest school, embodies the university’s liberal arts tradition. Renowned for its broad range of top-notch academic programs, the school prides itself on diverse, highly qualified faculty, dedicated to cultivating students’ critical thinking and communication skills.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: Bioinformatics (103 credits), Biology (96 credits), Chemistry (92 credits), Computer Science (92 credits), Mathematics (92 credits), Nutrition (94 credits), Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program (121 credits).
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is the first Computer Science program in Lebanon to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Master’s Degrees Master of Arts (M.A.) in: Comparative Literature (30 credits), Education (30 credits), International Affairs (30 credits), Migration Studies (30 credits), Women and Gender Studies (30 credits). Master of Science (M.S.) in: Computer Science (30 credits), Molecular Biology (30 credits).
The School of Arts and Sciences offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: Arabic Language and Literature (92 credits), Communication Arts (92 credits), Education (95 credits), English Studies (92 credits), History (92 credits), Philosophy (92 credits), Political Science/International Affairs (92 credits), Political Science (92 credits), Psychology (92 credits), Social Work (92 credits), Translation (92 credits).
Special Degree Teaching Diploma (T.D.) in: Early Childhood Education (21 credits), Elementary Education (21 credits), various subjects in intermediate and secondary education (21 credits).
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The School of Architecture and Design has emerged as a major center for design education in Lebanon and the region, bringing together diverse students and educators, and contributing to the growth of a local artistic and design culture that is creative, experimental and critical. It gathers a number of design and fine arts programs under one roof, encouraging exchange and collaboration among them. The school offers bachelor’s degrees in architecture, fine arts, interior design, graphic design, and fashion design, and has initiated plans to offer master’s programs in different fields.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: Fashion Design (130 credits), Fine Arts (92 credits), Interior Architecture (139 credits). Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: Graphic Design (118 credits), Interior Design (110 credits).
The School is on the path of seeking accreditation for all its programs. It has achieved NAAB candidacy status for the Bachelor of Architecture program, and started the process of seeking NASAD accreditation for all its design programs.
The School of Architecture and Design offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) (176 credits).
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As one of the oldest independent business schools in the Middle East, the School of Business has consistently led the way in business education and research in the region. A member of the European Foundation for Management Development, it remains an innovative and continuously growing school, responsive to the changing face of business. Behind its success is an educational model that trains students for real-life challenges and is underpinned by robust academic research. Graduates emerge with well-rounded knowledge of contemporary business issues, and equipped with the skills and experiences they need to successfully compete in the world’s economies.
Master’s Degrees Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) (39 credits) Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) (36 credits). Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Economics (30 credits). Master of Laws (LL.M.) (39 credits). Blended E.M.B.A. (36 credits).
The School of Business offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business (92 credits) with seven specializations: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Family and Entrepreneurial Business Management, Information Technology Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics (92 credits). Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management (92 credits). ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 20
The School of Engineering combines rigorous academics with a dynamic professional foundation, preparing graduates for successful careers in today’s global market.
Master’s Degrees Master of Science (M.S.) (30 credits) in: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management.
Striving to educate and equip talented engineers for success in their professional and civic lives, the school offers a range of courses that are at the forefront of innovative thinking and reflect the latest developments in the field. The integrated style of learning and teaching through laboratory classes, project work and industry-sponsored fieldwork enables students to become more independent and to think critically. Five undergraduate degree programs in civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The School of Engineering offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (150 credits) in: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 22
Conceived and designed in collaboration with Harvard Medical International, LAU’s Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine features a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary curriculum. The school opened its doors in September 2009 with the aim of offering a medical education of the highest caliber to students from Lebanon and the region. The school provides talented students with an opportunity to pursue an American-style medical education in a vibrant, intellectually stimulating setting. The Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, equipped with cutting-edge integrated computers and multimedia technologies, enables students to gain confidence and expertise as they prepare for real-world applications. Several local and international affiliations with powerhouses in research and clinical medicine offer training and scholarship opportunities to our students well beyond LAU.
The School of Medicine offers the following degree: Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 24
The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing welcomes students seeking the education and professional experience required to join the ranks of high-quality, safety-conscious and effective health care providers. The school’s comprehensive and intellectually challenging curriculum emphasizes professional nursing standards, patient-centered care, and ethical practice. Built on a liberal arts foundation, the curriculum complements nursing science with knowledge from the biomedical and social sciences, to ensure academic excellence. As of 2013, the B.S. in Nursing program is accredited by the U.S.-based Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Graduates of the program are qualified for registered nurse positions both in Lebanon and around the world.
The School of Nursing offers the following degree: Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing (103 credits).
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The LAU School of Pharmacy is nationally and regionally recognized for its enriching pharmacy education. Its programs emphasize the thorough combination of biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, behavioral, administrative and clinical sciences, coupled with the professional values that are required to improve patient care and ethically serve the society.
Doctorate Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) (27 credits).
Graduates pursue postgraduate training or studies, or work in such diverse fields as community and hospital pharmacies, clinical settings, pharmaceutical sales and industry, and academia. The school is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). LAU’s Doctor of Pharmacy is the only such program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) outside the United States. The School of Pharmacy comprises two departments: the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
The School of Pharmacy offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy (174 credits). ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 28
LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital
The university’s expansion into the field of medical education was buttressed by the acquisition of the Lebanese American University Medical Center–Rizk Hospital (LAUMC–RH) in 2009. LAU is in the process of transforming this city hospital in the heart of Beirut into a modern university hospital, clinical teaching venue, and research institution. These major renovations are part of a master plan to be completed in 2016. LAUMC–RH is designed to support LAU’s schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy by providing clinical facilities and services for teaching and training.
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Libraries
At LAU’s Beirut, Byblos and Health Sciences libraries, comprehensive traditional print collections are supplemented with over 160 databases. Students, faculty and staff have 64,935 full-text electronic serial titles and millions of scholarly articles at their fingertips. All libraries embrace an integrated service environment uniting technology and human expertise. Users benefit from individual instruction, orientation, training sessions, and research assistance. Through agreements with institutions abroad, LAU’s libraries are able to secure in-demand materials otherwise unavailable in Lebanon.
Collections (2013–2014) Total print volumes Electronic books Print/microform serial subscriptions (title number) Full-text electronic journals Total online databases Total media materials
370,101 156,459 667 64,935 160 15,122
IT facilities include iPads, laptops, e-readers, scanners, printers and 183 public computers, in addition to a comprehensive audiovisual collection and practical teaching resources for students majoring in education. The Riyad Nassar Library in Beirut houses a number of special collections relevant to women’s studies, education, Islamic art, and architecture, as well as the oldest collection of children’s books in Lebanon.
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LAU hosts 19 centers and institutes:
Centers and Institutes
• Center for Lebanese Heritage • Center for Program and Learning Assessment • Cisco Institute • Institute for Banking and Finance • Institute for Human Genetics • Institute for Human Resources • Institute for Media Training and Research • Institute for Migration Studies • Institute for Peace and Justice Education • Institute for Water Resources and Environmental Technologies • Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World • Institute of Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation • Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business • Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies • Institute of Islamic Art and Architecture • Software Institute • Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture • Teacher Training Institute • Urban Planning Institute
Renowned faculty members chair LAU’s many centers and institutes. Through regular conferences, workshops, seminars and training programs throughout the year, these entities offer specialized knowledge and access to resources to students, researchers, faculty and professionals from around the world. To learn more about LAU’s centers and institutes, access their websites via: www.lau.edu.lb/academics/centersinstitutes/.
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Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture (SINARC)
LAU’s Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture provides a multifaceted language and cultural immersion program that attracts students from around the globe. SINARC is a top choice for scholars of the region looking to gain an in-depth understanding of cultural and social dynamics while improving their language skills. SINARC credits can be transferred to institutions of higher education worldwide. Courses are tailored to various levels of proficiency. Each level packs in 20 hours of intensive classroom instruction per week, including five hours of Lebanese dialect. Cultural activities include weekly lectures on topics related to Arab and Lebanese politics, history, society and culture. In addition, students partake in a series of excursions to historical, cultural and tourist sites throughout Lebanon. SINARC offers summer, fall and spring terms. As of 2013, SINARC courses are also offered in Manhattan at LAU’s New York Headquarters and Academic Center.
Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW)
Established in 1973, the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World is committed to pioneering academic research on women in the Arab world. The institute also seeks to empower women through development programs and education, and to serve as a catalyst for policy change regarding women’s rights in the region. An active and highly esteemed institute, IWSAW facilitates networking and communication, while cultivating ties with national, regional and international organizations and universities concerned with women’s and gender issues. IWSAW launched a master’s degree in women and gender studies, in 2013. The first of its kind in Lebanon, this graduate program aims to generate a cadre of young, dynamic, qualified researchers in the field. Since 1976, Al-Raida (The Pioneer), IWSAW’s flagship interdisciplinary journal, has addressed gender in historical and contemporary contexts. The publication strives to bridge the conventional divide between scholarship and activism. Al-Raida has recently evolved into a biannual journal implementing double-blind peer review. For more information, visit the IWSAW website: http://iwsaw.lau.edu.lb.
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University Enterprise Office (UEO)
LAU’s University Enterprise Office plays a strategic advisory and coordination role in the university’s projects throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Its main responsibilities include supplying academic advisory and coverage services to universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, along with overseeing the management of the Iraqi Fellows (IF) program, and the Middle East Partnership Initiative’s (MEPI) Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) and Leaders for Democracy Fellows (LDF) programs. The IF program is managed in coordination with the Embassy of Iraq in Beirut, and the LDF program in partnership with Syracuse University in New York. UEO provides academic coverage and consultancy on strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment management, operations and facilities, as well as implementation and performance-monitoring services.
Continuing Education Program (CEP)
Designed for the 21st-century workplace, CEP courses, workshops and programs impart relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills in an array of fields, serving a wide variety of adult learners seeking professional advancement. CEP’s innovative programs enhance performance and encourage achievement by creating a vibrant learning environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. Certificate-based programs are offered on campus or at the client’s location. In 2011 CEP opened a satellite office at the Safadi Foundation in Tripoli, and in 2013 it inaugurated a branch at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Zahle and the Bekaa region. CEP also offers professional courses at the LAU Executive Center@Solidere. For more information, visit the CEP website: www.lau.edu.lb/cep.
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SCHOOL
Students
NUMBER OF STUDENTS* Beirut Campus
Byblos Campus
Total
Architecture and Design Arts and Sciences Business Engineering Medicine Nursing Pharmacy No School Designated
628 1,715 2,127 106 14 46 78
511 595 562 1,102 174 75 394 19
1,139 2,310 2,689 1,208 174 89 440 97
Total
4,714
3,432
8,146
GENDER
NUMBER OF STUDENTS* Beirut Campus
Byblos Campus
Male
2,227
1,849
4,076
Female
2,487
1,583
4,070
Total
4,714
3,432
8,146
Total
Exemplifying diversity and community spirit, LAU’s student body is one of the university’s major assets. Around 78 nationalities, as well as students from all of Lebanon’s diverse communities, are represented on both campuses. LAU’s reputation as a center of excellence, both locally and internationally, is greatly enhanced by its students’ achievements. In the fall term of the 2013–14 academic year, 8,146 students enrolled at LAU.
International Students
The growing number of international applicants attests to LAU’s rising reputation for academic excellence. In fall 2013, 20 percent of the student population hailed from outside Lebanon, representing 78 nationalities.
* Census data figures for fall 2013
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
In an effort to promote universal academic excellence, LAU provides a comprehensive merit- and need-based financial aid program. Eligible students receive packages commensurate with a combined assessment of their academic and financial status. Financial aid is granted in the form of merit scholarships, work-aid, loans and grants. For the 2013–14 academic year, LAU increased its financial aid budget by 13 percent. Over $20.8 million were provided as funding to around 2,900 students. In fall 2013, 95 students received merit scholarships while 40 were awarded Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) grants. Additionally, 196 incoming LAU students were offered entrance scholarships in fall 2013.
Tuition and Budget
For the academic year 2014–15, the average undergraduate tuition is $15,200 per year and the average graduate tuition is $12,773 per year. Annual tuition fees for doctoral/professional practice programs amount to $28,704 for students in the School of Medicine and $22,470 for Pharm.D. students. LAU’s operating budget for 2013–14 is $149,790,802, an 8 percent increase from the 2012–13 operating budget of $138,678,780, reflecting the university’s dynamic growth and expansion. LAU sources funding from tuition and student fees, private gifts, government grants, fundraising and endowments.
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Faculty
LAU’s completed strategic plan significantly raised the bar of faculty qualifications. Out of 312 full-time faculty members, 73 percent hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field. Approximately 47 percent of those degrees were obtained in the United States; 30 percent in Europe; 13 percent in Canada, Australia, Japan and South Africa; and 10 percent in Lebanon and other Arab countries. The university’s faculty is remarkably diverse: 48 percent of instructors are Lebanese, 39 percent are dual nationals, and 13 percent are non-Lebanese foreigners. Forty-one percent of full-time faculty members are women. The approximate student–faculty ratio on both campuses is 18:1 (full-time equivalents for fall 2013).
Staff
With 588 full-time staff members, LAU is among the largest private employers in Lebanon and is one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The staff has grown steadily over the years, with new talent increasingly attracted to LAU’s positive work environment and excellent employee benefits packages. Key service areas include student development and enrollment management, information technology, advancement, administration, human resources, and marketing and communications. Management Professional Non-Professional Total Male
47
113
120
280
Female
25
238
45
308
Total
72
351
165
588
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Alumni chapters:
Alumni
- Abu Dhabi, UAE - Aleppo, Syria - Athens, Greece - Bahrain - Beirut College for Women - Beirut, Lebanon - Byblos, Lebanon - Damascus, Syria - Detroit, USA - Dubai & Northern Emirates, UAE - Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia - Ghana - Houston, USA - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jordan - Kuwait - London, UK - Montreal, Canada
- New England, USA - New York/New Jersey, USA - Northern California, USA - North Florida, USA - North Lebanon, Lebanon - Oman - Ottawa, Canada - Qatar - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - School of Engineering - School of Pharmacy - Seattle, USA - Southern California, USA - South Florida, USA - South Lebanon, Lebanon - Switzerland - Toronto, Canada - Washington, DC, USA
LAU’s 35,158 alumni have settled across the globe. Thirty-six vibrant alumni chapters maintain ties with the university, facilitating networking among generations of graduates. LAU offers several benefits and services to alumni, who are regularly invited to participate in reunions, homecomings, conferences, lectures and social gatherings. Active members of the university’s Alumni Association enjoy access to many LAU facilities and participate in alumni elections.
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Board of Trustees • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dr. Paul F. Boulos, (Chairman) Dr. George N. Faris, (Vice-Chairman) Mr. Philip Stoltzfus, (Secretary) Mr. Thomas G. Abraham Mr. Mike Ahmar Mrs. Taline Avakian Mr. George Doumet Dr. Charles Elachi Mrs. Eva Kotite Farha Mr. Antoine Frem Dr. Ray Irani Rev. Cynthia A. Jarvis Mr. Wadih (Bill) Jordan
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Rev. Joseph Kassab Honorable Ray LaHood Mr. Charles Muller Mr. Richard (Dick) Orfalea H.E. Mrs. Moza Saaed Al Otaiba Mr. Todd Petzel Mr. Fred Rogers Mr. Salim G. Sfeir Dr. H. John Shammas, M.D. Rev. Ronald L. Shive Mr. Peter Tanous Dr. George E. Thibault, M.D.
Board of International Advisors Ex-Officio Members • • •
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Dr. Jihad Azour, (Chairman of the Board of International Advisors) Rev. Elmarie Parker, (PC (USA) Regional Liaison in Lebanon – Syria) Rev. Fadi Dagher, (General Secretary, National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon) Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra, (LAU President) Dr. Chadi Abou-Rjeily, (LAU Faculty Senate Chair)
• Dr. Jihad Azour, (Chairman) • Dr. Mahmoud A. Kreidie (ViceChairman) • Mrs. Adalat Audeh Nakkash (Secretary) • Dr. Raymond Audi • H. E. Ivonne A. Baki • Mr. Zuhair Boulos • Mrs. Abla Chammas • Mr. Bassem F. Dagher • Mr. Mazen S. Darwazah
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Mr. Fouad El-Abd Mr. Neemat G. Frem Mrs. Doha El Zein Halawi Sheikh Hamed bin Ahmed Al Hamed Mrs. May Makhzoumi Dr. Mary Mikhael Mr. Mazen Nazzal Mrs. Wafa Saab Mrs. Youmna Salame Mr. Talal K. Shair
Ex-Officio Members • Rev. Fadi Dagher, (General Secretary, National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon) • Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra, (LAU President) • Dr. Chadi Abou-Rjeily, (LAU Faculty Senate Chair)
Beirut Campus P.O. Box 13-5053 Chouran Beirut 1102 2801, Lebanon Tel +961 1 786456 Fax +961 1 867098 Byblos Campus P.O. Box 36 Byblos, Lebanon Tel +961 9 547254/262 Fax +961 9 944851
New York Headquarters and Academic Center 211 East 46th Street New York, NY 10017-2935 United States Tel: +1 212 203 4333 Fax: +1 212 784 6597
www.lau.edu.lb