Five Things You Should Know About Arizona State University

Dean Dunbar

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1.)    How does the school describe itself?

Arizona State University describes itself as “A New American University”.  Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

2.)    What's the school famous for?

Known as one of the largest universities in the country, ASU has emerged as a leader in higher education. Nationally recognized for preparing the most qualified college graduates by The Wall Street Journal, it consistently ranks as the top school in Arizona for innovation, affordability, quality of students and academic programs.

3.)    What's the campus like?

A unique aspect of ASU is that we are “One University in Many Places,” not a system with separate campuses, and not one main campus with branch campuses. ASU has four distinctive campuses throughout metropolitan Phoenix. At the Tempe campus, ASU focuses on research and graduate education along with an undergraduate education that is analytic and preparatory for graduate or professional school or employment. At the Polytechnic campus, ASU focuses on learning through an applied approach to professional and technological programs that meet business and societal needs and an emphasis on technical education that is a direct preparation for the workforce. At the West campus, ASU focuses on interdisciplinary liberal arts education with professional programs that connect to the community. Through the Downtown Phoenix campus, ASU is focused on programs with a direct urban and public connection.

4.)    Given the metropolitan setting with four campus what is the relation between ASU and the local community?

Most universities value the interactions between the university and its surrounding communities, whether these interactions happen through internships, volunteer programs or service learning courses. At ASU, though, community engagement is not something we simply value. It’s become who we are. And it’s this identifying characteristic that we call social embeddedness.

5.)    Why should one work for Arizona State University?

 Arizona State University is committed to the recruitment, retention and development of diverse faculty, classified and administrative staff, and academic and service professionals. ASU is building an inclusive workforce by actively pursuing qualified employees from a wide range of ages, ethnicities, races, experiences, interests and cultures.

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