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2026-2027 Working Bulletin 
    
2026-2027 Working Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Intensive English Programs


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DEPARTMENT OF INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS
Nethery Hall, Room 203
269-471-2260

diep@andrews.edu
www.andrews.edu/ceis/iep/

Faculty

Daniela Ortiz, Interim Chair

Adjunct Faculty

Harizo Fanivani
Laura Jackson
Joelle Kim
Ruth Mwashinga
Sehee Park
Christine Rorabeck
Marta Trias
Rebecca Wright

Emeriti

Asta LaBianca
Dianne Staples

Mission

The Department of Intensive English Programs (DIEP) at Andrews University seeks to provide students with an opportunity to develop the skills needed to:

  • Communicate effectively in both spoken and written English for everyday and professional contexts
  • Use English in an academic environment
  • Pursue a college/university degree at an English-speaking institution

Methods

  • DIEP offers a rigorous academic English program to help students prepare to apply to college/university
  • DIEP enhances English skills through a variety of academic, cultural, and professional experiences
  • DIEP delivers classes in person and online  
  • DIEP maintains small class sizes for optimal learning

Outcomes

  • Participants matriculate into undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Professionals achieve English language proficiency
  • Participants function within the various English language formalities

Programs

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    Courses

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