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Revision as of 17:16, 21 February 2006 by Shuki (talk | contribs) (cat sorting)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The College of Judea and Samaria was founded in 1982 as a regional branch of Bar Ilan University. Originally located in the settlement of Kedumim, it was moved to Ariel when an expansion was necessary. The association with Bar Ilan University ended lapsed the 2004-2005 academic year due to the college administration decision to become independant and pursue the status of 'university'.
In 2005, the Israeli government decided to allow the college to attain university status. On one hand, this was viewed as a political decision to appease the Israeli right-wing prior to the implementation of the disengagement, though, on the other hand, the high quantity and quality of academic research by the academic staff could not be ignored. The reaction from the academic community in Israel was not openly receptive, partly because of its location in over the Green Line, as well as allowing a new institution into the fold. The change of status was not immediate since the decision only allowed the college to apply for revision by the Council for Higher Education in Israel(המועצה להשכלה גבוהה) which must ultimately approve the change. University status is an issue of prestige, increased government funding, as well as the ability to issue doctorate degrees.
Current enrollment is 8,500 students, consisting of both Jewish and Arab(Israeli and Palestinian) students.
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