LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY HONORED AS A 2023-2024 COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION
Recognized for excellence in hands-on learning and student success.
LONGVIEW, Texas: — LeTourneau University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, successful outcomes.
Colleges of Distinction’s selection process comprises a sequence of in-depth research and detailed interviews with the schools, accepting only those that ad在这里 to the Four Distinctions: 参与的学生, 伟大的教学, 充满活力的社区, Successful Outcomes.
- 参与的学生 – Students at LeTourneau University have the opportunity to take an active part in their own learning through Common Intellectual Experiences, Undergraduate Research and Diversity and Global Learning.
- 伟大的教学 – Students at LeTourneau University have meaningful interactions with faculty in First-Year Experiences/Seminars, Writing-Intensive Courses, Collaborative Assignments and Projects.
- 充满活力的社区 – Creating connections with peers outside of the classroom is an important part of a well-rounded college experience.LeTourneau University offers Service/Community-Based Learning, Living-Learning Communities to help students find a sense of belonging and meaning throughout their campus experience.
- Successful Outcomes – The undergraduate experience works cohesively to prepare students not only for graduation, but for life after graduation. Some of these experiences at LeTourneau University include Internships and Capstone Courses and Projects.
As a College of Distinction, LeTourneau University has shown excellence in each of these areas, providing its students with a well-rounded, practical education that prepares them for successful careers and lives.
“We believe that engaged students are successful students,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer at Colleges of Distinction.” And LeTourneau University’s dedication to experiential learning shows us that each of its students has the opportunity to play an active role in their education.” To be named a College of Distinction, LeTourneau University demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in such factors as student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning, community involvement. This evaluation process differs from those of popular college rankings publications, whose formulas grade institutions based on things like faculty salaries, 捐赠基金规模, 以及同行的意见.
”We don’t rank our schools,” said Schritter. “Every student has individual needs and flourishes in a specific environment. We prefer to focus on the innovative ways that colleges all around the country are providing an enriching undergraduate experience.” LeTourneau University’s inclusion as a College of Distinction is a testament to the way it caters to its own students’ potential and goals, helping them achieve success in unique ways that cannot be ranked against others.
Schritter continued,"We are deeply inspired by how LeTourneau University immerses students in their academic pursuits, fostering a welcoming community that provides unwavering support throughout their college years and beyond."
In addition to overall institutional recognitions, Colleges of Distinction also awards recognition in individual academic areas. LeTourneau University 赢得了 additional recognition in the areas of 业务, 教育, 工程, 护理.
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关于 Colleges of Distinction:
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools throughout the U.S. for true excellence in higher education. The member schools within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience. 它的 website provides dynamic college profiles, 定制的工具, resources for students, 父母, high school counselors. For more information, to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.
