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Andrews University is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
History
Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, a small village in south west Michigan. The university is part of the global Seventh-day Adventist education system.
Andrews University was originally founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College in Battle Creek, Michigan. It was the first higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists.
In 1901 the school was moved to its current location in Berrien Springs along the St. Joseph River. As the story goes, everything the school had was packed up in 16 boxcars and sent on its way. The school was renamed Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC).
In 1959 the graduate program and theological seminary of Potomac University were relocated from Washington, D.C., and joined with EMC. Because of the addition of the graduate programs and the seminary in 1960 the school was renamed Andrews University in honor of John Nevins Andrews, Adventist scholar and the first officially sponsored missionary for the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The campus has grown over the years to include more than 3,000 students. It hasn't just been the student population that has grown. When the school moved to Berrien Springs in 1901 they had no buildings in which to hold classes. Things have changed since those days. The newest building on campus is the Howard Performing Arts Center. This facility is a venue for South West Michigan's performing arts. Musical talent from all around the world have performed in this center since its opening in 2003.
Recent Administrative Changes
An official briefing on the university website states that during a March 6, 2006 meeting of the university's Board of Trustees an executive session of the Board - one which "includes only its non-university members" - decided that "perhaps the best way to achieve new strategic directions for the university was through the opportunities that might be offered by new leadership at the school." Original briefing from the board which announced the immediate resignation of Dr. Andreasen.. During a break in that meeting the leadership of the board asked the university president for his resignation.the website of the world Seventh Day Adventist church has an official explanation on the actions of the board of trustees Dr. Niels-Erik Andreasen (President), Dr. Patricia Mutch (vice president of academic administration), and Dr. Ed Wines (vice president of financial administration) immediately offered their resignations. President Andreasen's resignation letter included the phrase "effective immediately", but three weeks later, the board announced that Andreasen would continue to serve as President until June 30, 2006, and the position of University Provost would be created to serve as the university's Chief Operating Officer.March 30, 2006 Board Briefing announcing the reinstatment of President Andreasen The official explanation for the board action was that student enrollment - and the resulting revenue - had increased much more modestly than expected, but there has been speculation about other possible causesEmail from Elwin Dunn printed at the Adventist Today website speculates about the possible causes of the president's resignation. Dr. Andreasen has spoken publicly about these eventsA recording of the President's address is available on the university website as an mp3.
In its March 30 meeting, the Board of Trustees of Andrews University met and took two significant actions. First, the creation of the position of University Provost was voted, which is intended to function as the Chief Operations Officer of the University, focusing on day-to-day operations and execution of strategy. Second, the Board asked Dr. Niels-Erik Andreasen to continue his service to the University as President, and he agreed.
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