Published on 19 July, 2005

FROM THE PRESIDENT

AWU now has more than 10,000 students studying for their degrees and at least 10,000 graduates. We are particularly active in China, Germany, the UK, Korea, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and South America. Palestine is also a major center for AWU students. The university started in 1990 and is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.

The school began with a major idea. Dr. Lowell Ponte, a syndicated columnist and friend of Dr. Asher, sent her a book called The Global University by Parker Rossman. In this book it said that the global university would take place in around 2010. By accident an interested student came along and gave your president enough financial backing to start AWU. Your president’s first obstacle was how to start a global university. Remember, this was a time before the fax machine and the Internet. Little by little, Dr. Asher developed a model for the global university where students can work in any language and on their own time. Today AWU is a leader in global learning and has a proven “track record.”

As a special incentive for our 15th anniversary, we will give $100.00 to any student who recommends another student for enrollment. Additionally, we hope to celebrate our anniversary at our Hong Kong graduation in November. Dr. Edward Lam of China is building a campus for the university on the US Mariana Islands. In years to come students will be able to study in residence on that campus. This year we also made an agreement with several universities in Costa Rica for the exchange of programs. We hired new representatives and opened new areas for students, both geographically and in terms of subjects offered.

You can be justly proud of being an AWU student or graduate.

NEXT GRADUATION

The next graduation will be in Hong Kong in November. If you wish to attend contact Edward Lam by e-mail at awuicnhk@yahoo.com. The date will be announced soon for a graduation to be held in Los Angeles in the next six months.

NEW REPRESENTATIVES

New representatives have been selected for many important areas. They have already begun their recruitment work. Additionally, AWU has offices in Los Angeles. You may visit us by invitation and reservation only. The vice president of AWU is Dr. Amir Joushanpoosh. Dr. Joushanpoosh primarily handles students from the Middle East. He works at the Los Angeles office. As you know, students may study in any language, including Farsi, which is spoken by Dr. Amir. It is possible that your president will visit the Middle East during 2005. She will also be present at the Hong Kong graduation in November.

MAJOR SUBJECTS

Students frequently select non-traditional majors. When this happens, the major must be in a standard subject like Business but the alternative major can be listed on the diploma as a specialization. An example would be: Major in Business Administration with a Specialization in Marine Port Management. Students may also have a dual major if the two subjects are technically compatible. For example, Economics can be combined with Business, or Art and Architecture may go together. AWU also offers post-graduate degrees to students who already have a Ph.D

BRAZIL

Gilberto Pinheiro Dos Santos has illegally represented American World University in Brazil. He forged names on diplomas and has no contact with our office. AWU sued him in the courts and he will be taken to task by our school, and by his own government for defrauding students.

NEWS

Please inform us of your successes as an AWU graduate. If you are promoted at work, obtain a new job, or receive an award, we want to know about this. We will publish the information in our newsletter.

Best wishes to all,

Dr. Maxine Asher

President