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July 31, 2008 - Hastings College named a Best College in the Midwest
Hastings College is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The New York City-based education services company selected the school as one of 159 institutions it recommends in its "Best in the Midwest" section on its website featuring 2009 Best Colleges: Region by Region.
Hastings College had to meet two criteria. First, the college had to meet certain standards of excellence within the region, and second, students had to be surveyed anonymously, either through an online survey or through a paper survey distributed and collected on campus.
The Princeton Review survey asked students to rate their own schools on several issues -- from accessibility of their professors to quality of campus food -- and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life. Actual comments from surveyed students are included on each Princeton Review college profile.
Some student comments quoted in the profile regarding Hastings College are: "My academic experience has opened all sorts of doors for me both professionally and personally,” “People at Hastings College take a genuine interest in the development of each student,” and “Most students are very involved in the campus community and the college provides many different groups to join.” A thorough slate of liberal arts requirements ensures that all are exposed to what one student terms “the most comprehensive program for personal and professional development available in the United States.”
Responses were scored on a scale, with 99 being the top score. Hastings College scored an 81 in academics and an 89 in quality of campus life.
“Hastings College is honored to be named among the best colleges in the Midwest by Princeton Review,” said Dr. Phillip Dudley, president. “We are especially pleased that our students express a high level of satisfaction with our academic programs and quality of campus life. Our top priority is exceeding student expectations, and the Princeton Review survey indicates we are meeting that goal.”
Robert Franek, Princeton Review's vice president of publishing, said, "We commend all of the schools we name this year as our 'regional best' colleges primarily for their excellent academic programs. We selected them based on institutional data we collected from several hundred schools in each region, our visits to schools over the years, and the opinions of independent and high school-based college advisors whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what each school’s customers – their students – report to us about their campus experiences at their schools on our 80-question student survey. Finally, we work to have our annual roster of 'regional best' colleges present a range of institutions in each region that varies by size, selectivity, character and locale."
The 159 colleges The Princeton Review chose for this year’s "Best in the Midwest" designations are located in twelve states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com) is a New York-based company known for its test preparation courses, books, and college admission and other education services. It is not affiliated with Princeton University and it is not a magazine.
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July 31, 2008 - Hastings College named a Best College in the Midwest
Hastings College is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The New York City-based education services company selected the school as one of 159 institutions it recommends in its "Best in the Midwest" section on its website featuring 2009 Best Colleges: Region by Region.
Hastings College had to meet two criteria. First, the college had to meet certain standards of excellence within the region, and second, students had to be surveyed anonymously, either through an online survey or through a paper survey distributed and collected on campus.
The Princeton Review survey asked students to rate their own schools on several issues -- from accessibility of their professors to quality of campus food -- and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life. Actual comments from surveyed students are included on each Princeton Review college profile.
Some student comments quoted in the profile regarding Hastings College are: "My academic experience has opened all sorts of doors for me both professionally and personally,” “People at Hastings College take a genuine interest in the development of each student,” and “Most students are very involved in the campus community and the college provides many different groups to join.” A thorough slate of liberal arts requirements ensures that all are exposed to what one student terms “the most comprehensive program for personal and professional development available in the United States.”
Responses were scored on a scale, with 99 being the top score. Hastings College scored an 81 in academics and an 89 in quality of campus life.
“Hastings College is honored to be named among the best colleges in the Midwest by Princeton Review,” said Dr. Phillip Dudley, president. “We are especially pleased that our students express a high level of satisfaction with our academic programs and quality of campus life. Our top priority is exceeding student expectations, and the Princeton Review survey indicates we are meeting that goal.”
Robert Franek, Princeton Review's vice president of publishing, said, "We commend all of the schools we name this year as our 'regional best' colleges primarily for their excellent academic programs. We selected them based on institutional data we collected from several hundred schools in each region, our visits to schools over the years, and the opinions of independent and high school-based college advisors whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what each school’s customers – their students – report to us about their campus experiences at their schools on our 80-question student survey. Finally, we work to have our annual roster of 'regional best' colleges present a range of institutions in each region that varies by size, selectivity, character and locale."
The 159 colleges The Princeton Review chose for this year’s "Best in the Midwest" designations are located in twelve states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com) is a New York-based company known for its test preparation courses, books, and college admission and other education services. It is not affiliated with Princeton University and it is not a magazine.
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