According to Lake Havasu deputy mayor David Lane, that enthusiasm for the campus has not waned.
“The City Council will not make a decision without discussing how this will affect its relationship with the ASU and how the ASU can be included in that discussion,” said several others. Lane, a former California Highway Patrolman who serves on local commissions and commissions. “What this campus has brought to the community is very interesting. We teach and learn from different cultures around the world. I met a student I had only seen in books, and I threw her the keys to my pickup truck and said, “Let’s go for a drive.” It’s an experience she must bring home with her. ”
The economic impact has also been substantial, according to Lisa Kruger, president and CEO of the Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce.
“The impact has been amazing. ASU has given us the opportunity to give local residents the best post-secondary education experience,” says Krueger. “ASU also invites people from all over the world to come and experience Lake Havasu City, study and learn here, and in some cases, build a home here when they finish their studies.”
Haider Virk, a sophomore in commerce, said he couldn’t think of a better college experience. He originally wanted to attend a class at Tempe Campus, but the more he read about his ASU in Havasu City, the more intrigued he became.
“ASU’s WP Carey School of Business is pretty famous. It’s on par with Harvard Business School,” says Virk from Pakistan. “There are many things that I like here: small classes, better interaction with faculty, and cheaper tuition. In terms of students, we all know each other, so it’s a big family. It’s like.”
The campus’s international reputation extends to its faculty and staff. Assistant Professor Leaptha Navagan Madhavika from India wanted to teach in the city of Lake Havasu.
“This is a very community-oriented place, with a diverse group of people from different countries,” said Navagan Madhavika, who teaches business classes on campus. I want to be able to offer it to my students and share it with them.”
Since 2012, ASU at Lake Havasu has transformed from a quaint campus to a place offering in-demand degree programs, a dozen full-time faculty members, and record enrollments for Fall 2022.
That goal is now within reach with recent announcements ASU Localan innovative hybrid college program that combines face-to-face coaching and mentorship with those pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
“ASU Local brings the best of a world-class research university to you. Our national learning environment enables students to stay connected to their communities while earning their degree. learning enterprise“Students participate in ASU Local’s signature experience to develop belonging, resilience and in-demand skills. Success Coaches guide students and help them navigate all stages of the college journey. Hybrid The cohort model emphasizes peer-to-peer connectivity, enabling students to grow their networks while developing the ability to succeed in a competitive job market.”
Anguiano describes this core design as ASU California Center in downtown Los Angeles, ASU Barbara Barrett and Sandra Day O’Connor Washington Center I studied at Washington DC and Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona.
The campus has reached milestones and is about to turn a corner. But it is firmly rooted.
“As we look to the next decade, ASU at Lake Havasu is poised for additional enrollment and expanded engagement through innovative programs, partnerships and enhanced facilities,” said Harcleroad. “As our campus adapts and changes over the next few years, we will remain focused on personalized teaching and learning opportunities and an intimate college experience. The future is bright and we look forward to the next steps.” increase.”
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Top photo: ASU on Lake Havasu Director Kara Haaklelord (center) and Sparky attend faculty, staff, and the community for a ribbon-cutting in front of a new sign on Acoma Boulevard and Swanson Avenue to kick off ASU’s 10th anniversary celebrations at Lake Havasu on Wednesday. Merge with the leader. February 22.Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News
