Webster University Geneva

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Webster University Geneva
Webster University-Geneva Campus.jpg
TypePrivate, four-year
Established1978
ChancellorElizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble
PresidentDr. Julian Z. Schuster
Location
Geneva
,
Switzerland
Websitehttp://www.webster.ch/
Webster University Geneva Horizontal Logo.jpg

Webster University Geneva is the Swiss campus of Webster University based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Founded in 1978,[1] Webster University Geneva was the university's first international campus and currently has approximately 420 students from 90 countries (220 undergraduate, 115 graduate students, and 85 Study Abroad).[2] Webster University operates as an independent, non-denominational university with nearly 100 campus locations around the world.[3] See List of Webster University Campuses.

History[]

Webster University Geneva was founded in 1978. From 1978 to 1983, the University was housed in the John Knox Center in Grand-Saconnex. In 1983 the University moved to its current location, which at the time included a large house (the current administration building) and 24’000 sq/m of land. Webster University Geneva rented the Bellevue Campus property for three years before obtaining the purchasing permit from the Swiss Government in 1986. After rezoning the land, the campus began the construction of two, three-floor buildings measuring 225 square meters each. The buildings now hold the campus's main classrooms, library, cafeteria, some academic offices and a recording studio, as well as computer, media and photography labs. The University then added another building for freshman campus housing, which holds additional classrooms and student services offices, as well as a student lounge and fitness room.[2] Since 2009, Webster University also rents a residence (Les Berges du Rhône) for student housing. This residence is located in the center of Geneva along the Rhône river.[4]

Gallery[]

  • Webster University-Geneva Campus.jpg
  • Webster University Geneva Campus - January 2014.jpg
  • Evening View of the Mont Blanc from Webster Geneva Campus.JPG
  • Webster University Geneva Campus - Fall 2013 - Centenary Flowerbed.jpg
  • Webster University Geneva Administration Building 2013.jpg
  • Daytime View of the Mont Blanc from Webster Geneva Campus.jpg
  • Webster University Geneva - Rear of Alps Building.jpg
  • Webster University Geneva Campus from the air.jpg
  • Webster University Geneva Summer Campus.JPG

Campus Directors[]

John Rider, Ph.D. 1978 - 1980
Ann White, Ph.D. 1980 - 1986
Richard Springer, M.A. 1986 - 1991
Bernard Ivaldi, Ph.D. 1991 - 1994
James Evans, Ph. D. 1994 - 1995
Robert Spencer, Ph.D. 1995 - 2013
Willem Jan Hofmans, MIBS 2013 – 2014
Charles Beech 2014 - 2014
Clementina Acedo, Ph.D. 2014 – Present

Accreditation[]

Webster University carries full institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).[5] The HLC is the highest-level accrediting agency for universities based in the north - central region of the United States. Webster University has maintained this accreditation since 1925, and this institutional accreditation applies for all locations where the University offers programs, worldwide. Students at Webster University Geneva therefore earn the same degree that is awarded in the United States.

Webster University Geneva is not an accredited Swiss university,[6] but the Master of Arts in Counselling is fully accredited by the Swiss Association for Counselling[7]

Academic Programs[]

The Geneva Campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs including Bachelors and Master degrees in International Relations, Media Communications, Psychology, Photography, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, as well as certificates in International Human Rights, Marketing, Migration & Refugee studies, Website development and design, photojournalism, and "Leadership & Gestion dans le domaine de la Santé" (in French).[8][9]

Departmental Conferences[]

Since 1996 Webster Geneva has held a series of departmental conferences that are free and open to the public. These conferences are either held on campus or in larger venues in Geneva. The International Relations Department has the longest history with 2020 seeing the 25th International Humanitarian and Security Conference on the theme of 'New Technologies and Humanitarian Action'.[10]

In recent years Both the Media Communications Department and Psychology Department have held conferences with notable speakers including Zoriah Miller, Moushira Khattab and Emmy van Deurzen.

Notable alumni[]

External links[]

Coordinates: 48°15′27″N 06°09′04″E / 48.25750°N 6.15111°E / 48.25750; 6.15111

References[]

  1. ^ Webster University Library, Historical dates: 1970s. Retrieved October 9, 2014
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Webster University Geneva Quick Facts 2020" (PDF). Webster University. 10 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Commemorating the centennial of Webster University". 3 June 2014. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Webster Geneva Campus Life. Retrieved February 10th, 2021
  5. ^ "Statement of Accreditation Status". Higher Learning Commission. 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  6. ^ "Recognised or Accredited Swiss Higher Education Institutions" (in German, French, Italian, and English). Berne, Switzerland: swissuniversities. 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  7. ^ "Organisational members SGfB". Swiss Association for Counselling. 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  8. ^ "Webster University Geneva Undergraduate programs". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ^ "Webster University Geneva Graduate Programs". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  10. ^ "25th International Humanitarian & Security Conference". Retrieved 2021-02-10. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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