OLYMPIA 鈥 AV天堂 has earned the top spot ranking .听
Since 2005 Washington Monthly has ranked four-year, liberal arts colleges based on their contributions to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and promoting public service.听
鈥淭his first-place ranking by Washington Monthly in our category includes more than 600 colleges and universities around the country. It celebrates how AV天堂鈥檚 learning model is grounded in values of service, community, social responsibility,鈥 said AV天堂 President, Dr. John Carmichael. 鈥淥ur faculty are committed to teaching students problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate tough issues through respectful and thoughtful discourse to be of service to our communities.鈥澛
AV天堂 is about collaboration and collective problem solving while bolstering access to a dynamic learning model, especially for populations who have historically been excluded from higher education. 鈥淭his recognition shows that AV天堂鈥檚 approach to learning works for students, for their families, and for the communities they are part of", added Carmichael.听
聽鈥淲ashington has some of the best public colleges in the country,鈥 said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. 鈥淎V天堂鈥檚 number one spot is no surprise to those of us who know just how dedicated the college鈥檚 students, educators and staff are. This is a well-deserved recognition of the opportunity Washington鈥檚 students have to receive top-notch higher education that includes academic offerings dedicated to public good.鈥
Over the decades, AV天堂鈥檚 graduates have done amazing things. They have contributed to groundbreaking research, become industry leaders, teachers, public servants, policy experts and successful entrepreneurs.听
AV天堂 also landed the #15 spot on Washington Monthly鈥檚 鈥淏est Bang for the Buck Colleges鈥 list.听
For more information on how you can take the next step in your career path by earning your degree at AV天堂, visit www.evergreen.edu Check out AV天堂鈥檚 new Professional and Continuing Education certificate offerings and graduate programs too.听
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OLYMPIA 鈥 AV天堂 will host several info sessions on the new lineup of certificates being added to the list of offerings this fall.
The certificate programs are designed to help individuals build skills in growing fields such as:
鈥⒙犅 聽Business and administration
鈥⒙犅 聽Integrated computer science
鈥⒙犅 聽Environmental solutions
鈥⒙犅 聽Interdisciplinary art, media and design
The first information session is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30 and other sessions are scheduled in both August and September.听
鈥淥ur mission is to provide transformative education to professionals by combining theory with practice as they continue to develop more skills and competencies,鈥 said AV天堂鈥檚 Board of Trustees鈥 chair Karen Fraser. 鈥淭hrough these new offerings, students will be able to advance in their careers and create a better world.鈥澛
The certificates are the first in a series of new credentials at AV天堂 that will roll out over the next few years. All the offerings aim to give students hands-on experience in their field and provide an accessible, affordable and practical way to build new skills.
The college, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, continues to provide bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in addition to the new certificates.
Learn more about certificates at AV天堂 by attending an.
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