{"id":276,"date":"2019-07-17T18:18:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/news-archives\/collegeofdistinction\/"},"modified":"2019-07-17T18:18:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:18:06","slug":"collegeofdistinction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/news-archives\/collegeofdistinction\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Web-based national guide cites Western as ‘College of Distinction’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"ImageDANBURY, CONN. <\/strong>\u2014 Western Connecticut State University<\/a> has received recognition as a \u201cCollege of Distinction<\/a>\u201d for the 2014-15 academic year from a national Web-based service that showcases institutions known for their excellence in providing comprehensive education focused on students\u2019 academic and personal development.<\/p>\n

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The honorary designation has qualified WCSU for inclusion in Colleges of Distinction<\/a>, a nationally renowned website with accompanying e-guidebook that provides profiles of select institutions that it describes as \u201cthe ideal places to learn, grow and succeed.\u201d The website places special emphasis on background that will inform students and parents weighing college choices and high school counselors who advise them. Colleges of Distinction noted that its selection of Western for this prestigious group reflects its determination that the university has met four fundamental criteria of distinction \u2014 actively engaged students, excellent teaching, a vibrant campus community and successful outcomes. <\/p>\n

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\u201cOur inclusion as a College of Distinction in Connecticut places us with some of the state\u2019s best private institutions as well as with our sister institution, Eastern Connecticut State University,\u201d Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jane McBride Gates remarked. \u201cAt Western, we have long said that we are a hidden gem. Well, the gem has attracted more light with this designation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Colleges of Distinction organization conducts a broad-based quantitative and qualitative evaluation of institutions nominated by educators and counselors across the nation to determine whether each college merits inclusion for profiling on its website. Factors considered in the selection process include the university\u2019s strategic plan, first-year student experience, general education program, experience-based curriculum components, and alumni success and satisfaction.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe focus on colleges that are deeply dedicated to students\u2019 learning,\u201d Colleges of Distinction executive editor Tyson Schritter said. \u201cSchools designated as \u2018Colleges of Distinction\u2019 offer innovative learning experiences that educate, nurture and transform students.\u201d<\/p>\n

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To access the WCSU profile or to obtain additional information about the Colleges of Distinction e-guidebook, visit www.CollegesofDistinction.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information, contact the Office of University Relations at (203) 837-8486.<\/p>\n

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\n Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England\u2019s best small private universities.<\/em><\/p>\n

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