University of Fairfax

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Not to be confused with the unaccredited Fairfax University or with George Mason University, also located in Fairfax, Virginia.
University of Fairfax.
Type Private
Founded 2002
Founder Potomac Educational Foundation
Headquarters Vienna, Virginia
Key people Joan Daly, Chairman
Industry Higher Education
Website ufairfax.net

University of Fairfax is a non-profit[1] institution of higher education headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, founded and operated as an arm of the nonprofit Potomac Education Foundation. It has approval to operate from the Virginia State Council of Higher Education[2], but it lacks educational accreditation. The institution received approval from Virginia authorities in 2002 and started classes in 2003. Virginia regulations allow new institutions to operate for up to 10 years while seeking accreditation with an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.[3]

The University of Fairfax offers online instruction and issues graduate degrees (Master of Science and Ph.D.) and graduate certificates in Information Systems. The university was established for the purpose of assuring a supply of qualified information security personnel; its motto is "Secure Your Future" (Latin: Munite Futurum).[4]

The university considered relocating to Jefferson County, West Virginia, but in March 2005 the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission announced that Fairfax had withdrawn its request to relocate.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ About the University, University of Fairfax website (accessed August 22, 2007)
  2. ^ Contact Us page, University of Fairfax website (accessed August 12, 2007)
  3. ^ Regulations Governing The Approval of Certain Institutions to Confer Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (accessed September 5, 2007)
  4. ^ About the University page , University of Fairfax website (accessed August 12, 2007)
  5. ^ Va. University Won't Relocate to W.Va., WTOP News, March 31, 2005

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