Dallavis Center:  Two computer labs are housed in Dallavis.  The Macintosh lab consists of 20  G5  and  iMac  computers  with  17”  or  20”  monitors.    Software  includes  Photoshop, Illustrator,  inDesign,  Microsoft  Office,  and  other  software  needed  to  support  Graphics Design and Communication majors.  The Communication lab houses eight G5 dual-proces- sor Macs to support video editing and other Communication program endeavors. Carondelet Hall:   Carondelet Hall is home to a computer lab available to resident students. This lab consists of ten Dell computers and a laser printer. In addition to computer facilities, computers, projectors, and other audio-visual equipment are available to support teaching and student presentations. Faculty The Avila University faculty is made up of 106 full-time equivalent professors. Seventy-four percent of the full-time faculty hold Ph.D. degrees or terminal degrees in their field and teach introductory as well as advanced courses. Avila’s adjunct faculty are practitioners chosen for their ability to teach in specialized areas. The faculty is committed to excellence in teaching. Research and publication are also valued especially when collaboration of students and faculty is involved. The Avila University facul- ty is dedicated to life-long learning, professional growth and excellence in the classroom. Student Body Avila University’s 1,800 students come from the Kansas City Metropolitan area as well as 14 states and 24 countries. They range in age from 17 to 75. Some reside on campus and others commute to classes. Over 80% of the full-time students receive some type of financial aid. Avila University students major in one of 38 undergraduate and 4 graduate programs doing clinical work or internships in numerous agencies and businesses throughout the metropolitan area. Accreditation Avila University is accredited by: The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 (800) 621-7440  •  Fax (312) 263-7462  •  Internet: info@ncacihe.org Avila University programs are accredited by*: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Council on Social Work Education Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education The Paralegal Program is approved by the American Bar Association. AVILA UNIVERSITY 10