Friday, August 20, 2010

Good News at Sage

From the world of good news, the Sage community was informed yesterday that Russell Sage College has moved into the first tier (rank 131) of “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, 2011 Best Colleges. Sage College of Albany was included in “Best Regional University (North)" and Russell Sage College was also listed in a feature of “A+ Schools for B Students,” touting schools where students with potential grow and thrive.

Sage also appeared in Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges report published earlier this month. In the listing of the 600 best colleges in the U.S., Russell Sage College is listed at number 408. (SUNY Albany is listed at 410)

The criteria for selection are important gauges of how we are doing our work. For instance, according to Forbes, the ranking is designed to help undergraduate students evaluate things that many believe are important criteria when selecting a college:

  • Do students enjoy their classes and overall academic experience?
  • Do graduates succeed well in their occupations after college?
  • Do most students graduate in a timely fashion, typically four years?
  • Do students incur massive debts while in schools?
  • Do students succeed in distinguishing themselves academically?”

Happily, we do these things well--but I could have told you that. I don't how the news of our rankings will be disseminated, but with luck, it should help with recruitment and fund raising in the coming year.

Best wishes to all those beginning school in the coming week. If you're in academia--Happy New Year!

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