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August 17, 2007
Michigan Technological University Hits Top Tier in US News Undergraduate Rankings
Michigan Technological University's undergraduate education ranks in the top tier of national universities, according to U.S. News & World Report's latest edition of America's Best Colleges. The rankings were released online today and scheduled to hit newsstands on Monday, August 20. Michigan Tech is one of three public universities in Michigan to make the top tier of the magazine's undergraduate rankings. The other two are the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Michigan Tech's ranking improved this year in seven of the 10 categories evaluated, which U.S. News calls "indicators of excellence." The University's scores rose in graduation rate, percentage of small classes, average SAT/ACT scores of entering freshmen and percentage of entering freshmen who are in the top 10 percent of their high school class, an indication that the quality of students is increasing. Peer assessment of Michigan Tech and average annual giving by alumni also improved. The U.S. News rankings also recognized Michigan Tech as one of 25 national universities whose students finish college with the least amount of educational debt. The average owed by a Michigan Tech graduate is $14,453, the least of any public university in Michigan. Nationwide, some public universities averaged student debt more than twice that high. "We feel extremely proud to be ranked among some of the best undergraduate schools in the country," said Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz. "We know that Michigan Tech offers an outstanding education and great value for the money. And we are committed to continuing to improve the quality of the education provided here." Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks public and private undergraduate colleges and universities. This year, they evaluated the undergraduate programs at 262 national universities and 266 liberal arts colleges. The rankings are based on peer review-a survey of presidents, provosts, and deans of admissions-as well as on retention, which is the proportion of freshmen who return for their second year and graduate within six years; faculty resources, including class size, faculty salaries, student-faculty ratio, and proportion of professors holding the highest degree in their fields; student selectivity, based on entering freshmen's SAT or ACT scores and their high school class rank; spending on academic programs; and the percentage of alumni who gave to their school.
Source: Michigan Technological University
August 7, 2007
Mesa Community College: Offers New Degree in Sound Design
Mesa Community College announces a brand-new Sound Design Certificate and Degree Program for students interested in working in the field of Audio Post-Production, which incorporates voice-over work, sound effects for video games, and a variety of radio, television, and film opportunities. Students learn from instructors with real-world experience in the industry and work on the latest in industry-standard recording equipment. MCC has two fully-equipped recording studios with large-format analog consoles as well as digital recorders MacintoshG5 computers and Pro Tools software.
Source: Mesa Community College, Arizona
August 6, 2007
The ELS Language Centers Pre-Arrival Test (PAT) - NEW
To help students plan for study at ELS in the U.S., ELS has created a Pre-Arrival Test of language proficiency (PAT). The PAT is a quick, inexpensive and easy way to determine how long it will take a student to reach his or her goal for learning English . Students can also use the results to see if they are ready for one of the exciting advanced level courses offered by ELS, like the complete, 3-session TOEFL® iBT Preparation course. The PAT evaluates grammar, listening, speaking and writing abilities in 30 to 50 minutes, on-line. The test taker receives immediate, machine-generated feedback on grammar and listening skills after completing the test. And he or she will get teacher-generated feedback on speaking and writing skills within 72 hours after taking the test, sent to any designated e-mail address. The PAT is offered by selected ELS agents overseas, and is taken in their offices on internet connected computers. A list of agents and contact information is below. We will expand on this list in the months to come.
Source: ELS Language Centers
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