June 18, 2012 -- Colorado Christian University has been included in the
2012-13 national Colleges of Distinction list. A yearly compendium of the top
schools in the nation, Colleges of Distinction are ranked by four main
criteria: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and
successful outcomes.
The rankings, found on
CollegesofDistinction.com and accompanied by an e-book, provide a way for
students, parents, and counselors to judge colleges by what matters most in
an undergraduate experience, such as quality of teaching and success of
graduates.
"The inclusion of CCU as a College of Distinction
speaks to the labor of the faculty and staff as they strive to make every
student's experience successful," said Dean of Enrollment Derry Ebert. "But
it also speaks to our core of students who are committed to engaging with the
world around them while developing relationally, academically, and
spiritually."
Each college on the list is first nominated by a high
school college counselor, and then evaluated according to qualitative and
quantitative data. CollegesofDistinction.com interviews staff, faculty, and
key administrators throughout the country, and measures this data alongside
graduation rates, classroom size, and other essential statistics in order to
produce a final list of top schools.
CCU was noted for its "whole
hearted, and whole campus commitment to the Christian faith," as well as for
the strategic objectives of the school, which help to ensure successful
outcomes for graduates.
The focus on both qualitative and
quantitative aspects allows CollegesofDistinction.com to identify schools that
may not be well-known to the general public but are distinguished for their
excellence. Each school on the list offers a variety of innovative learning
experiences, focuses strongly on teaching undergraduates, and features a
vibrant community life. Additionally, each school has established itself among
graduate schools and employers for its outstanding preparation. For more
information, visit CCU's page on
CollegesofDistinction.com.