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The Ariel University Center of Samaria (, ''HaMerkaz HaUniversitai Ariel BaShomron'') is the largest 2007 UNIVERSITY STATUS In 2005, the Israeli government voted to support upgrading the College to university status. On one hand, this was viewed as a political decision to appease more conservative elements in Israeli politics before the implementation of the Disengagement Plan , on the other hand, the high quantity and quality of academic research by the faculty could not be ignored. The reaction from the academic community in Israel was not openly receptive, partly because of its location 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 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. In July 2006, the Council for Higher Education rejected the idea (which was also paired with an initiative by 2006 In August 2007, the 'College of Judea and Samaria', in the interim period and anticipation of achieving official university status, renamed itself a 'university center' and its name became 'Ariel University Center of Samaria'. FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS
RESEARCH INSTITUTES
ENROLLMENT Current enrollment at the university is 9,000, including 2006 REFERENCES SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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