Charisma University

Charisma University
MottoEccelence Wisdom
TypePrivate, non-profit
Established2011
PresidentDr. William Martin Sloane
Academic staff
100
Administrative staff
50
UndergraduatesOver 8,000
PostgraduatesOver 2,000
Location
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, TKCA 1ZZ
Colours    Blue and gold
Websitehttps://charisma.edu.eu/

Charisma University (CU) is an academic institution located in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), British Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom. It is a non-profit institution[1] recognized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service [2][3] to offer accredited undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs in various disciplines taught by over 100 faculty members.

The university specialises in providing for adult learners and online learning.

The Center for Advanced Research and Innovation (CARI) [4] was established as an independent organization under the auspices of Charisma University. The Center provides facilities for higher research in various areas of Humanities, Social Science and Technology disciplines. CARI is also aimed at establishing and promoting exchange programs with academic, research, training institutes and think tank organizations at home and abroad.

Charisma University is an institutional member of the American Council on Education (ACE).[5] ACE is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).[6]

Charisma University is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group (CIQG).[7] The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) advances the understanding of international quality assurance and promotes high-quality higher education through international accreditation bodies worldwide.[8]

Accreditation

Charisma University is recognized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service as a degree-granting institution for associate degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and the Doctorate along with Certificate programs.[2] Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[9]

Charisma University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[10] ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide.[11] ACBSP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[12]

Charisma University is institutionally accredited by the Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN).[13][14]

Charisma University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) having been awarded Candidate status for accreditation as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 25, 2023.[15]

Charisma University is listed on the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR).[16] The European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) is the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education's (ENQA) and the European Higher Education Area's (EHEA) official register of QAAs, listing those that substantially comply with the ESG.

Charisma University is listed in the collaborative International Association of Universities (IAU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).[17]

Schools, faculties and institutes

The university currently offers over forty-degree programs and three graduate certificates in its six schools:

  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Law
  • School of Philosophy and Religion
  • School of Psychology and Behavioral Science
  • School of Health Sciences

University rankings

The Knowledge Review Magazine selected Charisma University as one of the 10 Best Universities of Caribbean Islands in 2019.[18]

Charisma University is listed and ranked 801+ in the Impact Rankings: Quality education 2021 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Non-Profit Certificate | Charisma University". Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Education System". www.gov.tc. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Schools". Turks and Caicos Information - TCI Mall. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Centre of Advanced Research and Innovation (CARI) in Charisma University | Charisma University". Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  5. ^ ACE Membership
  6. ^ "Members - IAU". www.iau-aiu.net. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  7. ^ "CIQG Membership List | Council for Higher Education Accreditation". www.chea.org. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Home - Council for Higher Education Accreditation". www.chea.org.
  9. ^ "Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services | Council for Higher Education Accreditation". www.chea.org. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  10. ^ ACBSP Listing
  11. ^ "Details - ACBSP". acbspsearch.org. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs | Council for Higher Education Accreditation". www.chea.org. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  13. ^ ACQUIN Accreditation
  14. ^ simon. "COMPLETED PROCEDURES". Acquin. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  15. ^ TRACS Directory Member Institutions
  16. ^ "Agency". EQAR. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Charisma University - WHED - IAU's World Higher Education Database". www.whed.net. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  18. ^ "The 10 Best Universities of Caribbean Islands 2019 December2019". The Knowledge Review. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  19. ^ "Charisma University". Times Higher Education (THE). 19 October 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.

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