Charisma University

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

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/

The university has a historic commitment to adult learners; to provide online and on-campus education that is flexible, on-demand, and innovative in utilizing sound education technologies and techniques. Charisma's degrees are structured to allow students the flexibility to schedule their course work around other responsibilities.

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 member institutions have a historic commitment to adult learners. ACE is a recognized organization and a supporter of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[6] ACE is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).[7]

Charisma University is a member of the CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) International Quality Group (CIQG).[8] The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) advances the understanding of international quality assurance and promotes high-quality higher education through international accreditation bodies worldwide.[9] The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) provides a database of recognized accreditation agencies globally.[9] It is a non-profit, non-governmental association focused on U.S. and non-U.S. accreditation and higher education quality assurance worldwide.[9]

Accreditation

Charisma University is recognized by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services as a degree-granting institution for Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and the Doctorate along with Certificate programs.[10] The Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[11]

Charisma University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[12] ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide.[13] ACBSP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).[14] The University's degrees are listed on CHEA.[15]

Charisma University is institutionally accredited by the Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN).[16] The German Accreditation Council recognizes ACQUIN.[17] According to this Council, system accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a university. ACQUIN is a member of and is recognized by various international agencies such as: the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR),[18] the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA),[19] the European University Association (EUA),[20] the Central Eastern European Network for Quality Assurance (CEENQA),[21] and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). [22]

Charisma University is listed in the collaborative International Association of Universities (IAU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Higher Education Database (WHED). Charisma University's IAU Global WHED ID is: IAU-026987. [23] The World Higher Education Database (WHED) is recognized as an official source of information on some 19,400 higher education institutions (HEIs) in 196 countries and territories by national higher education authorities, governmental agencies and/or national academic bodies at global level.

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.[24]

Charisma University is listed and unranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.[25]

See also

References
  1. Non-profit Certificate
  2. Turks and Caicos Islands Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services
  3. Turks and Caicos Islands Education System
  4. Centre of Advanced Research and Innovation in Charisma University
  5. ACE Membership
  6. CHEA ACE Listing
  7. IAU Members
  8. CHEA CIQG Listing
  9. "Home - Council for Higher Education Accreditation". www.chea.org.
  10. Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services
  11. CHEA Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services
  12. ACBSP Listing
  13. ACBSP Accredited Programs at Charisma
  14. CHEA ACBSP Listing
  15. Charisma University Degree List
  16. ACQUIN Accreditation
  17. German Accreditation Council (GAC) Listing
  18. EQAR Listing
  19. EQNA Listing
  20. EUA Listing
  21. CEENQA Listing
  22. INQAAHE Listing
  23. World Higher Education Database
  24. The 10 Best Universities of Caribbean Islands 2019
  25. Listing

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