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Bishop’s Receives Top Marks From Students

Sherbrooke QC - February 22, 2010

Last week Maclean’s magazine published the results of the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE). This annual survey gives current students across Canada a chance to grade their university, and give prospective students an opportunity to compare how well schools deliver.

The  survey focused on five key areas that have been shown to lead to improved  learning and greater student success. Bishop’s fared remarkably well, placing  in the top 6 (out of 56 Canadian universities) in each of the five benchmark  areas:

Supportive Campus Environment:         Bishop’s ranked 1st

Student-Faculty Interaction:                 Bishop’s ranked 2nd

Active and Collaborative Learning:         Bishop’s ranked 2nd

Level of Academic Challenge:                Bishop’s ranked 6th

Enriching Educational Experience:        Bishop’s ranked 6th

Together,  these five benchmarks provide direct feedback from students as to the quality  of education at their university, both in the classroom and beyond. The  survey’s results affirm the value of the Bishop’s model of undergraduate education.

“Bishop’s  offers an intimate, supportive environment in which to learn and grow,” said  Principal Michael Goldbloom. “Students have the opportunity to pursue their  passions, build leadership skills and develop the values that will form the  foundation of successful careers and good citizenship.”

The survey also asked students to reflect on their overall satisfaction with their education through responses to two questions. When asked:
How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution?
Student responses ranked Bishop’s 2nd in Canada among senior students and 4th among first year students.

If you could start over, would you go to the institution you are now attending?
Bishop’s ranked 1st among senior students and 3rd among first year students.

About  The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE): NSSE asks students at  hundreds of colleges and universities across North America to reflect on the  time they devote to various learning activities. The topics explored are linked  by previous research on student success in college.

About  Bishop’s University: Bishop’s University is renowned for its intimate learning  environment, exceptional professors and outstanding student services. Bishop’s  prides itself on delivering a student-focused education of the highest quality  and is committed to developing the talents and leadership qualities of its  students who come from across Canada and around the world.

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