American College of Switzerland

American College of Switzerland

The American College of Switzerland is a liberal arts college in Leysin, Switzerland in the canton of Vaud.The campus is housed in the modernized Victorian style Grand Hôtel de Leysin, built in 1892. A private train station on campus connects to all main lines and cities in Switzerland. [cite web |url=http://www.american-college.com/front_content.php?idcat=100 |title= Campus Info |accessdate= 2007-11-24 |format= |work= ]

History of the College

* 1963: The college is founded by Dr. Fred Ott
* 1968: In addition to the already existing A.A. Degree, the College becomes a four-year liberal arts college. It now also offers the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science Degree.
* 1976: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees from the American College of Switzerland are now recognized by the Department of Public Instruction in Delaware.
* 1980: The College moves from the rented Leysin campus to the "College International" in Les Avants; furthermore, the Ministry of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia is now recognizing the College's degrees.
* 1981: The authorities of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland are admitting the College to the higher education system; furthermore, the College moves back to Leysin, renting the Grand Hotel.
* 1984: The directorate of Higher Education of Turkey is recognizing the College as an institution of higher learning.
* 1986: In France, the Ministry of Education recognizes the degrees of the College.
* 1987: The American College of Switzerland purchases the Grand Hotel.
* 1991: The College becomes a part of the Schiller International University.
* 1994: The American College of Switzerland as well as the Grand Hotel complex, is being purchased by the Schiller International University. [cite web |url=http://www.american-college.com/front_content.php?idcat=24 |title= History of the College |accessdate= 2007-11-24 |format= |work= ]

Alumni

There are 5,000 alumni from 90 countries. Their key tasks are: Providing financial support, communicating with the Alumni Office, attending college as well as regional reunions and participating in projects like the Alumni Admissions Representative program. [cite web |url=http://www.american-college.com/front_content.php?idcat=37 |title= The College's Alumni |accessdate= 2007-11-24 |format= |work= ]

References

External links

* [http://www.american-college.com/front_content.php The college's official website]

* ACS Alumni Association http://groups.msn.com/acsalumniassn/_homepage.msnw?&pps=k

* ACS Political Forum http://groups.msn.com/acspoliticalforum


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