Atlantic University College

Atlantic University College
Atlantic University College
Established	1983
Type	Private
President	Teresa de Dios Unanue
Location	Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States
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 2011, Atlantic University College was also the only university in Puerto Rico to be awarded an Emmy award for Technical Achievement.

History

Atlantic University College is a 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 as 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

The "A", "U" and "C" are of course the institution's initials, but the logo's peak is also meant to represent the symbolic heights of Atlantic University College's aspirations, in terms of its mission and objectives.

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.

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 Martínez de Dios, M.B.A./M.A.G – Executive Vice President and 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. (202) 336-6780). It has the authorization to award associate's, 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 Higher Education and the Veterans Administration.

Memberships

Atlantic University College is a member of the following associations:

• Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HAUCU)
• Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) )
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• American Association of Hispanic Higher Education (AAHHE)
• Puerto Rico Association of Private Education (AEP)
• Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce

Departments

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