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University of Hawaii's Kapiolani Community College was among 16 colleges and universities recognized by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) for their visionary campuswide innovations in undergraduate education. Kapiolani
Community College wins
national awardStar-Bulletin staff
A national search identified colleges, universities and community colleges that have put in place stimulating educational experiences for students. The honored campuses will become part of the Greater Expectations Consortium on Quality Education.
"In their applications--corroborated by thorough campus visits--the leadership institutions demonstrated strong commitment to a liberal education relevant for our contemporary world," said Andrea Leskes, vice president at AAC&U and director of Greater Expectations.
"Each offer innovative programs and a systemic approach to improve learning by all students."
The selected schools were characterized by extensive innovations in their curriculum, teaching methods and organizational structure.
Each demonstrated support for undergraduates in and out of the classroom. Many have linked the liberal arts program with preprofessional study. Others offered students the opportunity to learn through off-campus work in community projects or internships.
Among the colleges and universities chosen as leadership institutions nationwide were Central Connecticut State University, Colgate University, Duke University, Evergreen State College, Hampshire College, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, King's College--Pennsylvania, Prince George's Community College, Richland College, State University of New York-Stony Brook, United States Air Force Academy, University of Michigan, University of Nebraska, University of Southern California and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
"The Consortium will provide national leadership -- its members will be role models -- as Greater Expectations becomes a resource to help all colleges and universities raise every undergraduate's performance," said Leskes.
Joining the newly selected campuses in the consortium will be six recipients of the Pew Leadership Award for the Renewal of Undergraduate Education. The recipients include Alverno College, Babson College, Eastern New Mexico University, Mount St. Mary's College, Portland State University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In bestowing its award, the Pew Charitable Trusts recognized the achievements of these campuses in transforming themselves to better educate undergraduates.
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