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Founders Drs. Henry and Carol Fernandez,
senior pastors of The Faith Center, an
internationally renowned ministry, founded
The University of Ft. Lauderdale in 1995 as
a non-denominational Christian institution.
The commitment was to establish an instit-
ution of higher education in South Florida to access the world, advance Christian education and promote leadership in both secular and non-secular areas. Education was identified as the catalyst to prepare individuals to be responsive and effective to the call of God.

Dr. Fernandez has a Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from St. Thomas College.

/// Licensed By
The University of Fort Lauderdale is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education to award Diplomas and confer Associate of Arts and Science, Bachelor of Arts and Science, Master of Arts and Science and Doctoral degrees. Additional information regarding the institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399 , toll-free telephone number 888-224-6684.

/// Facilities
The University of Fort Lauderdale is located in the City of Lauderhill and comprises 11,856 sq. ft. consisting of administrative offices, classrooms, chapel/lecture hall, library, and student center. The campus is conveniently located to several shopping malls and recreational areas. The University is in walking distance from a bus depot and city owned facilities such as community centers, swimming pools, parks, and golf and tennis courts

/// Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Fort Lauderdale is an equal access and equal opportunity institution and therefore, admits students of any race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. The University does not practice nor support discrimination against individuals regarding race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs. Moreover, University of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate in admissions or access to or employment of persons with impaired vision, hearing, or physical mobility. The University of Fort Lauderdale is an equal access and opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not permit any activities that may encourage or condone hazing, harassment or discrimination.

/// Administrative Staff
Dr. Henry B. Fernandez, President
Dollie Parker-Owens, Director of General Education
Dr. Sheila Guillaume, Dean of the College of Religious Studies
Dr. Daniel Nutter, Dean of the College of Business Leadership Brian Hankerson, Chief Financial Officer
Chloris Underwood, Director of Admissions/Student Services Dr. Patricia Wilson-Cone, Librarian
Marian Ellison, Librarian
Stephen Allison, Registrar
Patricia Hankerson, Bursar
Michele' Evans, Receptionist

Students of The University of Fort Lauderdale may choose academic advancement from two colleges: the College of Business Leadership and the College of Religious Studies

/// College of Business Leadership
Excellence in leadership cannot be genetically inherited. It must be nurtured through study, preparation, practice and participation. The College of Business Leadership exists to do just that: advance the education and building of leaders in the national and international marketplace. The University's business professors bring the combination of education, real-life experience, and application of best business practices into the classroom. Students learn and apply real-world market concepts to help ensure their success in the 21st century marketplace. The College of Business Administration offers undergraduate majors in Business Administration and Accounting and a graduate major in Business Leadership.

/// College of Religious Studies
The College of Religious Studies exists to educate men and women to be ministers and pastors and to equip them for excellence in service to Christ in the strategic fields of Christian ministry. This is accomplished through an educational program and an environment of spiritual fellowship and relationship that emphasize unreserved commitment to the worship of God; submission to the authority of the Scriptures; a life of personal holiness; the mission of the local church; and the mission of penetrating the world with truth. The College of Religious Studies offers undergraduate majors in Christian Education, Christian Counseling, Ministry and Theology. The College also offers two graduate majors in Ministry and Pastoral Counseling and a doctorate in Ministry.

/// The Philosophy
The philosophy of The University of Fort Lauderdale is that higher education is the catalyst to fully equip leaders to achieve the mission set forth. The belief is that excellence in education will bring about superior leaders and these achievers are essential to reach and restore the world for Christ. The University defines higher education as the advancement of scholastic study, research, and professionalism that extends beyond secondary education. Academic goals at associate's, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral levels are designed to advance knowledge in general, specialized, and creative areas of study. It is the distinction, integration, and competence in these areas that distinguish the University.

/// The philosophy provides a fundamental basis to:
.Foster and direct quality towards excellence in ministry, leadership, business, and academia.

.Actualize academic goals for religious and non-religious courses without any compromise to the quality of content.

.Develop individuals to be responsive and effective to the call of God whether or not their professional discipline is concentrated in religious or non-religious areas.

.Rightly position individuals to make exceptional contributions to the profession of their choice.

.Provide essential knowledge and leadership that is highly valued and respected across language, race, gender, economic, religious, and geographic barriers.

.Serve as a vehicle to direct academic goals, whether in religious or non-religious courses, that will develop critical thinkers, exemplify leaders, and create competent professionals.

.Assure mastery in specific areas of knowledge that are in both religious and non-religious courses.

.Fulfill the responsibility to develop individuals in both religious and non-religious studies to assure that the gospel will go forth with integrity, power, and excellence.

/// Academic Purpose Statement
The University of Fort Lauderdale is an innovative Christian learning environment. The mission of the The University of Fort Lauderdale is to educate, develop, and focus individuals in the art of becoming accomplished 21st century leaders. The University of Fort Lauderdale serves as an international, technological, and innovative institution of higher education where God is first. The academic values are excellence, leadership, purpose-driven, partnerships and faith in God.