tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68936948205623313942012-02-16T08:57:00.959-08:00lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-70918990067180971902007-11-24T03:48:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:49:00.987-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1 University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />2 Keio University <br />Japan<br /> <br />3 National Taiwan University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />4 National University of Singapore <br />Singapore<br /> <br />5 United Arab Emirates University <br />United Arab Emirates<br /> <br />6 Peking University <br />China<br /> <br />7 Chinese University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />8 Ha'Universita Ha'Ivrit Bi'Yerushalayim <br />Israel<br /> <br />9 City University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />10 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />11 King Abdul Aziz University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />12 National Chiao Tung University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />13 Nanyang Technological University <br />Singapore<br /> <br />14 National Sun Yat-Sen University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />15 Tsinghua University <br />China<br /> <br />16 Shanghai Jiao Tong University <br />China<br /> <br />17 Fudan University <br />China<br /> <br />18 The University of Tokyo <br />Japan<br /> <br />19 Universitat Tel Aviv <br />Israel<br /> <br />20 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />21 National Cheng Kung University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />22 Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />23 Tamkang University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />24 Universitat Ben-Gurion Ba-Negev <br />Israel<br /> <br />25 Hong Kong Baptist University <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />26 King Saud University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />27 Higher Colleges of Technology <br />United Arab Emirates<br /> <br />28 Umm Al-Qura University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />29 Zhejiang University <br />China<br /> <br />30 Chulalongkorn Mahawitthayalai <br />Thailand<br /> <br />31 Mahawithayalai Thammasat <br />Thailand<br /> <br />32 Beijing Normal University <br />China<br /> <br />33 Multimedia University <br />Malaysia<br /> <br />34 Universitat Haifa <br />Israel<br /> <br />35 Mahawithayalai Kasetsart <br />Thailand<br /> <br />36 Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />37 Wuhan University <br />China<br /> <br />38 University of Science and Technology of China <br />China<br /> <br />39 Shandong University <br />China<br /> <br />40 Nanjing University <br />China<br /> <br />41 University of Qatar <br />Qatar<br /> <br />42 National Taiwan Normal University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />43 Technion-Machon Technologi Le' Israel <br />Israel<br /> <br />44 Gazi Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />45 National Tsinghua University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />46 Chinese Culture University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />47 An-Najah National University <br />Palestinian Territory<br /> <br />48 Weizmann Institute of Science <br />Israel<br /> <br />49 University of Jordan <br />Jordan<br /> <br />50 Universiti Teknologi Mara <br />Malaysia<br /> <br />51 National Chengchi University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />52 King Faisal University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />53 National Central University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />54 Kyoto University <br />Japan<br /> <br />55 Bogaziçi Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />56 Tianjin University <br />China<br /> <br />57 National Taipei University of Technology <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />58 Nankai University <br />China<br /> <br />59 Bilkent Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />60 Anadolu Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />61 Kuwait University <br />Kuwait<br /> <br />62 Dai hoc khoa hoc tu nhiên <br />Vietnam<br /> <br />63 Birzeit University <br />Palestinian Territory<br /> <br />64 Mahawithayalai Ramkhamhaeng <br />Thailand<br /> <br />65 King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />66 East China Normal University <br />China<br /> <br />67 Tongji University <br />China<br /> <br />68 Shanghai University <br />China<br /> <br />69 University of Bahrain <br />Bahrain<br /> <br />70 Xi'an Jiaotong University <br />China<br /> <br />71 Hacettepe Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />72 Feng Chia University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />73 Renmin University of China <br />China<br /> <br />74 Bar-Ilan University <br />Israel<br /> <br />75 Seoul National University <br />Korea<br /> <br />76 Islamic University of Gaza <br />Palestinian Territory<br /> <br />77 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia <br />Malaysia<br /> <br />78 Ankara Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />79 Sun Yat-sen University <br />China<br /> <br />80 National Chung Cheng University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />81 The Open University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />82 Ming Chuan University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />83 Al-Imam Mohamed Ibn Saud Islamic University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />84 Payame Noor University <br />Iran<br /> <br />85 Dai hoc Bach Khoa <br />Vietnam<br /> <br />86 Xiamen University <br />China<br /> <br />87 Mahawithayalai Mahidol <br />Thailand<br /> <br />88 Fu Jen Catholic University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />89 Hong Kong Institute of Education <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />90 Mahawithayalai Khon Kaen <br />Thailand<br /> <br />91 Can Tho University <br />Vietnam<br /> <br />92 Universiti Putra Malaysia <br />Malaysia<br /> <br />93 Sultan Qaboos University <br />Oman<br /> <br />94 Al-Quds University <br />Palestinian Territory<br /> <br />95 Mahawithayalai Songkla Nokrin <br />Thailand<br /> <br />96 University of Tehran <br />Iran<br /> <br />97 Communication University of China <br />China<br /> <br />98 Istanbul Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />99 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia <br />Malaysia<br /> <br />100 Selçuk Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br /><br />Last update: 7/08/2007</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-7091899006718097190?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-77433272896078899612007-11-24T03:47:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:48:24.043-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1 University of Cape Town <br />South Africa<br /> <br />2 Cairo University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />3 American University in Cairo <br />Egypt<br /> <br />4 University of South Africa <br />South Africa<br /> <br />5 Ain Shams University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />6 University of Pretoria <br />South Africa<br /> <br />7 University of Witwatersrand <br />South Africa<br /> <br />8 Rhodes University <br />South Africa<br /> <br />9 Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport <br />Egypt<br /> <br />10 University of the Western Cape <br />South Africa<br /> <br />11 Universiteit Stellenbosch <br />South Africa<br /> <br />12 University of the Free State <br />South Africa<br /> <br />13 University of KwaZulu-Natal <br />South Africa<br /> <br />14 Jaamacadda Muqdisho <br />Somalia<br /> <br />15 Assiut University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />16 University of Mauritius <br />Mauritius<br /> <br />17 Université de Parakou <br />Benin<br /> <br />18 Université d'Abomey-Calavi <br />Benin<br /> <br />19 University of Technology, Mauritius <br />Mauritius<br /> <br />20 Helwan University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />21 Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi <br />Benin<br /> <br />22 Minufiya University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />23 Universidade Eduardo Mondlane <br />Mozambique<br /> <br />24 Modern Sciences & Arts University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />25 October 6 University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />26 Université Cadi Ayyad <br />Morocco<br /> <br />27 University of Johannesburg <br />South Africa<br /> <br />28 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education <br />South Africa<br /> <br />29 Université de la Reunion <br />Reunion<br /> <br />30 Higher Technological Institute <br />Egypt<br /> <br />31 University of Botswana <br />Botswana<br /> <br />32 Zagazig University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />33 Tanta University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />34 MISR University for Sience and Technology <br />Egypt<br /> <br />35 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University <br />South Africa<br /> <br />36 Al Akhawayn University <br />Morocco<br /> <br />37 Misr International University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />38 University of Ghana <br />Ghana<br /> <br />39 Garyounis University <br />Libya<br /> <br />40 Mansoura University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />41 University of Burao <br />Somalia<br /> <br />42 Hargeisa University <br />Somalia<br /> <br />43 Université Badji Mokhtar - Annaba <br />Algeria<br /> <br />44 Université Amar Telidji de Laghouat <br />Algeria<br /> <br />45 University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar <br />Senegal<br /> <br />46 Université d'Alger <br />Algeria<br /> <br />47 National Ribat University <br />Sudan<br /> <br />48 National College for Medical and Technical Studies <br />Sudan<br /> <br />49 Polytechnic of Namibia <br />Namibia<br /> <br />50 University of Fort Hare <br />South Africa<br /> <br />51 Alexandria University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />52 Université de Batna <br />Algeria<br /> <br />53 University of Dar-es-Salaam <br />Tanzania<br /> <br />54 Mohammed I University Oujda <br />Morocco<br /> <br />55 University of Namibia <br />Namibia<br /> <br />56 Université Abdelhamid Ibn Badis de Mostaganem <br />Algeria<br /> <br />57 Université Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen <br />Algeria<br /> <br />58 North-West University <br />South Africa<br /> <br />59 Université Mohammed V - Agdal <br />Morocco<br /> <br />60 Université des Sciences et de la Technologie "Houari Boumediène" <br />Algeria<br /> <br />61 University of Zimbabwe <br />Zimbabwe<br /> <br />62 South Valley University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />63 Université de Tunis El Manar <br />Tunisia<br /> <br />64 University of Ibadan <br />Nigeria<br /> <br />65 Ecole Nationale Polytechnique <br />Algeria<br /> <br />66 University of Zambia <br />Zambia<br /> <br />67 Université de Nouakchott <br />Mauritania<br /> <br />68 University of Khartoum <br />Sudan<br /> <br />69 Walter Sisulu University <br />South Africa<br /> <br />70 University of Juba <br />Sudan<br /> <br />71 Obafemi Awolowo University <br />Nigeria<br /> <br />72 Addis Ababa University <br />Ethiopia<br /> <br />73 Academiat Addirasat Alulia <br />Libya<br /> <br />74 Université du 8 mai 1945 Guelma <br />Algeria<br /> <br />75 Al-Minya University <br />Egypt<br /> <br />76 Al-Fateh University <br />Libya<br /> <br />77 Ecole du Patrimoine Africain <br />Benin<br /> <br />78 Institut National de Formation en Informatique <br />Algeria<br /> <br />79 The British University in Egypt <br />Egypt<br /> <br />80 Ecole des hautes Etudes de Commerce, Fès <br />Morocco<br /> <br />81 University of Malawi <br />Malawi<br /> <br />82 Sudan University for Science and Technology <br />Sudan<br /> <br />83 University of Nairobi <br />Kenya<br /> <br />84 National University of Lesotho <br />Lesotho<br /> <br />85 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology <br />Ghana<br /> <br />86 Ecole Supérieure d'Informatique et de Management <br />Morocco<br /> <br />87 Université M'hamed Bouguerra de Boumerdes <br />Algeria<br /> <br />88 Université de Béjaïa <br />Algeria<br /> <br />89 Université Mohammed V Souissi <br />Morocco<br /> <br />90 Université Française d'Égypte <br />Egypt<br /> <br />91 Université du 7 Novembre à Carthage <br />Tunisia<br /> <br />92 Amoud University <br />Somalia<br /> <br />93 Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Fés <br />Morocco<br /> <br />94 Université de la Manouba <br />Tunisia<br /> <br />95 Ahmadu Bello University <br />Nigeria<br /> <br />96 University of Lagos <br />Nigeria<br /> <br />97 University of Gezira <br />Sudan<br /> <br />98 Makerere University <br />Uganda<br /> <br />99 Université Nationale du Rwanda <br />Rwanda<br /> <br />100 Université d'Oran Es-Sénia <br />Algeria<br /> <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-7743327289607889961?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-84643091628878134222007-11-24T03:46:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:47:12.385-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México <br />Mexico<br /> <br />2 Universidade de São Paulo <br />Brazil<br /> <br />3 Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey <br />Mexico<br /> <br />4 Universidad de Chile <br />Chile<br /> <br />5 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile <br />Chile<br /> <br />6 Universidad de Buenos Aires <br />Argentina<br /> <br />7 Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú <br />Peru<br /> <br />8 Universidad de Guadalajara <br />Mexico<br /> <br />9 Universidade de Brasília <br />Brazil<br /> <br />10 Universidade Estadual de Campinas <br />Brazil<br /> <br />11 Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro <br />Brazil<br /> <br />12 Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos <br />Peru<br /> <br />13 Universidad de Concepción <br />Chile<br /> <br />14 Universidad Nacional de Colombia <br />Colombia<br /> <br />15 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul <br />Brazil<br /> <br />16 Instituto Politécnico Nacional <br />Mexico<br /> <br />17 Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayaguez <br />Puerto Rico<br /> <br />18 Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina <br />Brazil<br /> <br />19 Universidad de Costa Rica <br />Costa Rica<br /> <br />20 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais <br />Brazil<br /> <br />21 Universidad de Los Andes <br />Colombia<br /> <br />22 Universidad de Antioquía <br />Colombia<br /> <br />23 Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo <br />Dominican Republic<br /> <br />24 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte <br />Brazil<br /> <br />25 Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho <br />Brazil<br /> <br />26 Universidad de Santiago de Chile <br />Chile<br /> <br />27 Universidade Federal de São Paulo <br />Brazil<br /> <br />28 Universidade Federal do Paraná <br />Brazil<br /> <br />29 Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello <br />Chile<br /> <br />30 Universidade Estácio de Sá <br />Brazil<br /> <br />31 Universidade Federal da Bahia <br />Brazil<br /> <br />32 Universidad de Los Andes <br />Venezuela<br /> <br />33 Universidad Central de Venezuela <br />Venezuela<br /> <br />34 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro <br />Brazil<br /> <br />35 Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León <br />Mexico<br /> <br />36 Pontificia Universidad Javeriana <br />Colombia<br /> <br />37 Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico <br />Puerto Rico<br /> <br />38 Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte <br />Brazil<br /> <br />39 Universidad Diego Portales <br />Chile<br /> <br />40 Universidad Mayor de San Simón <br />Bolivia<br /> <br />41 Universidade Paulista <br />Brazil<br /> <br />42 Universidad Nacional de Córdoba <br />Argentina<br /> <br />43 Universidade Federal do Ceará <br />Brazil<br /> <br />44 Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá <br />Panama<br /> <br />45 Universidad Nacional de La Plata <br />Argentina<br /> <br />46 Universidade Federal do Pará <br />Brazil<br /> <br />47 Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana <br />Mexico<br /> <br />48 Universidade de Fortaleza <br />Brazil<br /> <br />49 Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro <br />Brazil<br /> <br />50 Universidade Estadual de Londrina <br />Brazil<br /> <br />51 Universidad de Las Américas <br />Chile<br /> <br />52 Universidad de Lima <br />Peru<br /> <br />53 Universidad San Martin de Porres <br />Peru<br /> <br />54 Universidad Tecnológica Nacional <br />Argentina<br /> <br />55 Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México <br />Mexico<br /> <br />56 Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie <br />Brazil<br /> <br />57 Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas <br />Peru<br /> <br />58 Universidad del Valle <br />Colombia<br /> <br />59 Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería <br />Peru<br /> <br />60 Universidade Federal Fluminense <br />Brazil<br /> <br />61 Universidad Nacional <br />Costa Rica<br /> <br />62 Universidad Autónoma de Baja California <br />Mexico<br /> <br />63 Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo <br />Brazil<br /> <br />64 Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso <br />Chile<br /> <br />65 Universidad de Puerto Rico <br />Puerto Rico<br /> <br />66 Universidad del Norte <br />Colombia<br /> <br />67 Universidad de Talca <br />Chile<br /> <br />68 Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María <br />Chile<br /> <br />69 University of the West Indies, Mona <br />Jamaica<br /> <br />70 Universidade Norte do Paraná <br />Brazil<br /> <br />71 Universidad del Bío-Bío <br />Chile<br /> <br />72 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul <br />Brazil<br /> <br />73 Universidade Federal de Viçosa <br />Brazil<br /> <br />74 Universidad Catolica del Norte <br />Chile<br /> <br />75 Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas <br />Brazil<br /> <br />76 Universidad de Carabobo <br />Venezuela<br /> <br />77 Universidade Federal de Pernambuco <br />Brazil<br /> <br />78 Universidad Nacional del Nordeste <br />Argentina<br /> <br />79 Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais <br />Brazil<br /> <br />80 Universidad del Desarrollo <br />Chile<br /> <br />81 Universidad de Sonora <br />Mexico<br /> <br />82 Universidad Austral de Chile <br />Chile<br /> <br />83 Universidade Federal de Pelotas <br />Brazil<br /> <br />84 Universidad de Colima <br />Mexico<br /> <br />85 The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus <br />Barbados<br /> <br />86 Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica <br />Costa Rica<br /> <br />87 Universidad Veracruzana <br />Mexico<br /> <br />88 Universidad Arturo Prat <br />Chile<br /> <br />89 Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez <br />Mexico<br /> <br />90 Universidade Federal de Santa Maria <br />Brazil<br /> <br />91 Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina <br />Peru<br /> <br />92 Universidad Adolfo Ibañez <br />Chile<br /> <br />93 Universidade Federal de Goiás <br />Brazil<br /> <br />94 Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo <br />Mexico<br /> <br />95 Universidad Santo Tomás <br />Chile<br /> <br />96 Universidad Francisco Gavidia <br />El Salvador<br /> <br />97 Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral <br />Ecuador<br /> <br />98 Universidad EAFIT <br />Colombia<br /> <br />99 Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas <br />Colombia<br /> <br />100 Universidad Nacional del Litoral <br />Argentina<br /> <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-8464309162887813422?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-92103821094311351232007-11-24T03:45:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:46:27.604-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Massachusetts Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />2 Stanford University <br />United States<br /> <br />3 University of California, Berkeley <br />United States<br /> <br />4 Harvard University <br />United States<br /> <br />5 University of Michigan <br />United States<br /> <br />6 The University of Texas at Austin <br />United States<br /> <br />7 University of Washington <br />United States<br /> <br />8 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign <br />United States<br /> <br />9 Cornell University <br />United States<br /> <br />10 Columbia University <br />United States<br /> <br />11 Penn State University <br />United States<br /> <br />12 Ohio State University <br />United States<br /> <br />13 University of Pennsylvania <br />United States<br /> <br />14 University of Wisconsin - Madison <br />United States<br /> <br />15 University of Virginia <br />United States<br /> <br />16 University of Toronto <br />Canada<br /> <br />17 Carnegie Mellon University <br />United States<br /> <br />18 University of Southern California <br />United States<br /> <br />19 University of Minnesota <br />United States<br /> <br />20 California Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />21 Michigan State University <br />United States<br /> <br />22 University of Florida <br />United States<br /> <br />23 Duke University <br />United States<br /> <br />24 University of California, Los Angeles <br />United States<br /> <br />25 Yale University <br />United States<br /> <br />26 Indiana University - System <br />United States<br /> <br />27 Purdue University <br />United States<br /> <br />28 Rice University <br />United States<br /> <br />29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <br />United States<br /> <br />30 Princeton University <br />United States<br /> <br />31 University of Georgia <br />United States<br /> <br />32 Rutgers University - New Brunswick <br />United States<br /> <br />33 Johns Hopkins University <br />United States<br /> <br />34 University of Arizona <br />United States<br /> <br />35 University of Maryland <br />United States<br /> <br />36 University of Chicago <br />United States<br /> <br />37 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University <br />United States<br /> <br />38 University of California, Davis <br />United States<br /> <br />39 New York University <br />United States<br /> <br />40 University of Utah <br />United States<br /> <br />41 Drexel University <br />United States<br /> <br />42 University of California, Irvine <br />United States<br /> <br />43 Texas A&M University <br />United States<br /> <br />44 University of Pittsburgh <br />United States<br /> <br />45 Boston University <br />United States<br /> <br />46 University of Colorado at Boulder <br />United States<br /> <br />47 University of California, San Diego <br />United States<br /> <br />48 The University of British Columbia <br />Canada<br /> <br />49 Brigham Young University <br />United States<br /> <br />50 Florida State University <br />United States<br /> <br />51 CUNY System <br />United States<br /> <br />52 University of Iowa <br />United States<br /> <br />53 Arizona State University <br />United States<br /> <br />54 North Carolina State University <br />United States<br /> <br />55 Northwestern University <br />United States<br /> <br />56 Brown University <br />United States<br /> <br />57 University of Alberta <br />Canada<br /> <br />58 McGill University <br />Canada<br /> <br />59 Georgia Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />60 University of Hawaii System <br />United States<br /> <br />61 University of California, Santa Barbara <br />United States<br /> <br />62 San Diego State University <br />United States<br /> <br />63 Iowa State University of Science and Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />64 Washington University in St. Louis <br />United States<br /> <br />65 University of Waterloo <br />Canada<br /> <br />66 York University <br />Canada<br /> <br />67 Oregon State University <br />United States<br /> <br />68 Washington State University <br />United States<br /> <br />69 University of New Mexico <br />United States<br /> <br />70 University of Notre Dame <br />United States<br /> <br />71 George Mason University <br />United States<br /> <br />72 Simon Fraser University <br />Canada<br /> <br />73 University of Tennessee <br />United States<br /> <br />74 Vanderbilt University <br />United States<br /> <br />75 Georgia State University <br />United States<br /> <br />76 University of Victoria <br />Canada<br /> <br />77 University of South Carolina <br />United States<br /> <br />78 University at Buffalo, State University of New York <br />United States<br /> <br />79 Emory University <br />United States<br /> <br />80 University of Rochester <br />United States<br /> <br />81 Utah State University <br />United States<br /> <br />82 Louisiana State University <br />United States<br /> <br />83 University of Oregon <br />United States<br /> <br />84 University of Illinois at Chicago <br />United States<br /> <br />85 University of Houston <br />United States<br /> <br />86 University of Missouri <br />United States<br /> <br />87 Michigan Technological University <br />United States<br /> <br />88 Wayne State University <br />United States<br /> <br />89 University of Calgary <br />Canada<br /> <br />90 Colorado State University <br />United States<br /> <br />91 University of Kentucky <br />United States<br /> <br />92 Dartmouth College <br />United States<br /> <br />93 United States Air Force Academy <br />United States<br /> <br />94 Université de Montréal <br />Canada<br /> <br />95 Rochester Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />96 Georgetown University <br />United States<br /> <br />97 University of Massachusetts Amherst <br />United States<br /> <br />98 University of Nebraska - Lincoln <br />United States<br /> <br />99 University of South Florida <br />United States<br /> <br />100 Indiana University Bloomington <br />United States<br /> <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-9210382109431135123?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-36317996540391525022007-11-24T03:44:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:45:18.640-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />2 Stanford University <br />United States<br /> <br />3 University of California, Berkeley <br />United States<br /> <br />4 Harvard University <br />United States<br /> <br />5 University of Michigan <br />United States<br /> <br />6 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México <br />Mexico<br /> <br />7 The University of Texas at Austin <br />United States<br /> <br />8 University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />9 University of Washington <br />United States<br /> <br />10 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign <br />United States<br /> <br />11 Cornell University <br />United States<br /> <br />12 Columbia University <br />United States<br /> <br />13 Keio University <br />Japan<br /> <br />14 Penn State University <br />United States<br /> <br />15 Ohio State University <br />United States<br /> <br />16 University of Pennsylvania <br />United States<br /> <br />17 University of Wisconsin - Madison <br />United States<br /> <br />18 University of Virginia <br />United States<br /> <br />19 National Taiwan University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />20 National University of Singapore <br />Singapore<br /> <br />21 University of Toronto <br />Canada<br /> <br />22 Carnegie Mellon University <br />United States<br /> <br />23 University of Southern California <br />United States<br /> <br />24 University of Cambridge <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />25 University of Oxford <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />26 University of Minnesota <br />United States<br /> <br />27 California Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />28 United Arab Emirates University <br />United Arab Emirates<br /> <br />29 Michigan State University <br />United States<br /> <br />30 University of Florida <br />United States<br /> <br />31 Duke University <br />United States<br /> <br />32 University of California, Los Angeles <br />United States<br /> <br />33 Universidade de São Paulo <br />Brazil<br /> <br />34 Yale University <br />United States<br /> <br />35 Indiana University - System <br />United States<br /> <br />36 Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey <br />Mexico<br /> <br />37 Peking University <br />China<br /> <br />38 Purdue University <br />United States<br /> <br />39 Rice University <br />United States<br /> <br />40 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <br />United States<br /> <br />41 Chinese University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />42 University of Manchester <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />43 Universidad de Chile <br />Chile<br /> <br />44 Princeton University <br />United States<br /> <br />45 University of Georgia <br />United States<br /> <br />46 Rutgers University - New Brunswick <br />United States<br /> <br />47 Ha'Universita Ha'Ivrit Bi'Yerushalayim <br />Israel<br /> <br />48 Johns Hopkins University <br />United States<br /> <br />49 City University of Hong Kong <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />50 University of Arizona <br />United States<br /> <br />51 University of Maryland <br />United States<br /> <br />52 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />53 University of Chicago <br />United States<br /> <br />54 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University <br />United States<br /> <br />55 University of California, Davis <br />United States<br /> <br />56 New York University <br />United States<br /> <br />57 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile <br />Chile<br /> <br />58 University of Utah <br />United States<br /> <br />59 Drexel University <br />United States<br /> <br />60 King Abdul Aziz University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />61 National Chiao Tung University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />62 University of California, Irvine <br />United States<br /> <br />63 Texas A&M University <br />United States<br /> <br />64 University of Pittsburgh <br />United States<br /> <br />65 Boston University <br />United States<br /> <br />66 Kungliga Tekniska högskolan <br />Sweden<br /> <br />67 University of Colorado at Boulder <br />United States<br /> <br />68 Universidad de Buenos Aires <br />Argentina<br /> <br />69 Nanyang Technological University <br />Singapore<br /> <br />70 University of California, San Diego <br />United States<br /> <br />71 The University of British Columbia <br />Canada<br /> <br />72 University College London <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />73 Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú <br />Peru<br /> <br />74 Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich <br />Switzerland<br /> <br />75 Brigham Young University <br />United States<br /> <br />76 National Sun Yat-Sen University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />77 Florida State University <br />United States<br /> <br />78 CUNY System <br />United States<br /> <br />79 Tsinghua University <br />China<br /> <br />80 Shanghai Jiao Tong University <br />China<br /> <br />81 University of Iowa <br />United States<br /> <br />82 Arizona State University <br />United States<br /> <br />83 The University of Edinburgh <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />84 North Carolina State University <br />United States<br /> <br />85 Fudan University <br />China<br /> <br />86 Northwestern University <br />United States<br /> <br />87 Brown University <br />United States<br /> <br />88 University of Alberta <br />Canada<br /> <br />89 Monash University <br />Australia<br /> <br />90 Universidad de Guadalajara <br />Mexico<br /> <br />91 McGill University <br />Canada<br /> <br />92 Georgia Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />93 The University of Tokyo <br />Japan<br /> <br />94 Technische Universität Chemnitz <br />Germany<br /> <br />95 Universitat Tel Aviv <br />Israel<br /> <br />96 Universidade de Brasília <br />Brazil<br /> <br />97 University of Hawaii System <br />United States<br /> <br />98 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />99 Univerzita Karlova v Praze <br />Czech Republic<br /> <br />100 University of California, Santa Barbara <br />United States<br /> <br />101 San Diego State University <br />United States<br /> <br />102 National Cheng Kung University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />103 Universidade Estadual de Campinas <br />Brazil<br /> <br />104 The University of Melbourne <br />Australia<br /> <br />105 Iowa State University of Science and Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />106 Washington University in St. Louis <br />United States<br /> <br />107 Universitetet i Oslo <br />Norway<br /> <br />108 Universidad Complutense de Madrid <br />Spain<br /> <br />109 University of Waterloo <br />Canada<br /> <br />110 York University <br />Canada<br /> <br />111 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven <br />Belgium<br /> <br />112 Oregon State University <br />United States<br /> <br />113 Linköpings universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />114 Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />115 Washington State University <br />United States<br /> <br />116 Tamkang University <br />Taiwan<br /> <br />117 Universität Wien <br />Austria<br /> <br />118 Universitat Ben-Gurion Ba-Negev <br />Israel<br /> <br />119 University of New Mexico <br />United States<br /> <br />120 University of Notre Dame <br />United States<br /> <br />121 George Mason University <br />United States<br /> <br />122 Simon Fraser University <br />Canada<br /> <br />123 University of Tennessee <br />United States<br /> <br />124 Vanderbilt University <br />United States<br /> <br />125 Hong Kong Baptist University <br />Hong Kong<br /> <br />126 Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro <br />Brazil<br /> <br />127 Masarykova Univerzita <br />Czech Republic<br /> <br />128 Universidade do Porto <br />Portugal<br /> <br />129 Georgia State University <br />United States<br /> <br />130 Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia <br />Spain<br /> <br />131 The University of Sydney <br />Australia<br /> <br />132 University of Victoria <br />Canada<br /> <br />133 University of South Carolina <br />United States<br /> <br />134 University at Buffalo, State University of New York <br />United States<br /> <br />135 King Saud University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />136 Higher Colleges of Technology <br />United Arab Emirates<br /> <br />137 Universidad de Valencia <br />Spain<br /> <br />138 Technische Universität Berlin <br />Germany<br /> <br />139 Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos <br />Peru<br /> <br />140 Emory University <br />United States<br /> <br />141 The University of New South Wales <br />Australia<br /> <br />142 University of Rochester <br />United States<br /> <br />143 Universidad de Concepción <br />Chile<br /> <br />144 Universidad de Granada <br />Spain<br /> <br />145 Utah State University <br />United States<br /> <br />146 Universidad Nacional de Colombia <br />Colombia<br /> <br />147 Louisiana State University <br />United States<br /> <br />148 University of Nottingham <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />149 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul <br />Brazil<br /> <br />150 University of Bristol <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />151 University of Oregon <br />United States<br /> <br />152 Instituto Politécnico Nacional <br />Mexico<br /> <br />153 University of Illinois at Chicago <br />United States<br /> <br />154 Teknillinen korkeakoulu <br />Finland<br /> <br />155 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid <br />Spain<br /> <br />156 University of Houston <br />United States<br /> <br />157 University of Leeds <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />158 Umm Al-Qura University <br />Saudi Arabia<br /> <br />159 Zhejiang University <br />China<br /> <br />160 Universidad de Barcelona <br />Spain<br /> <br />161 Univerza v Ljubljani <br />Slovenia<br /> <br />162 Freie Universität Berlin <br />Germany<br /> <br />163 University of Missouri <br />United States<br /> <br />164 Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Filmowa, Telewizyjna i Teatralna <br />Poland<br /> <br />165 Uppsala Universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />166 Michigan Technological University <br />United States<br /> <br />167 Chulalongkorn Mahawitthayalai <br />Thailand<br /> <br />168 The University of Birmingham <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />169 Wayne State University <br />United States<br /> <br />170 Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayaguez <br />Puerto Rico<br /> <br />171 Universidad de Alicante <br />Spain<br /> <br />172 Lunds Universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />173 University of Auckland <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />174 University of Calgary <br />Canada<br /> <br />175 Colorado State University <br />United States<br /> <br />176 Mahawithayalai Thammasat <br />Thailand<br /> <br />177 Beijing Normal University <br />China<br /> <br />178 Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina <br />Brazil<br /> <br />179 Universidad de Sevilla <br />Spain<br /> <br />180 University of Kentucky <br />United States<br /> <br />181 Dartmouth College <br />United States<br /> <br />182 Multimedia University <br />Malaysia<br /> <br />183 Universitat Haifa <br />Israel<br /> <br />184 Mahawithayalai Kasetsart <br />Thailand<br /> <br />185 Universidad de Costa Rica <br />Costa Rica<br /> <br />186 Lvivskyj Derzavnyj Universytet Fizychnoji Kultury <br />Ukraine<br /> <br />187 Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais <br />Brazil<br /> <br />188 United States Air Force Academy <br />United States<br /> <br />189 Umeå universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />190 Université de Montréal <br />Canada<br /> <br />191 Rochester Institute of Technology <br />United States<br /> <br />192 Ceské vysoké ucení technické v Praze <br />Czech Republic<br /> <br />193 The University of Queensland <br />Australia<br /> <br />194 Georgetown University <br />United States<br /> <br />195 University of Massachusetts Amherst <br />United States<br /> <br />196 University of Nebraska - Lincoln <br />United States<br /> <br />197 Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet <br />Norway<br /> <br />198 Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem <br />Hungary<br /> <br />199 Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi <br />Turkey<br /> <br />200 Universidad de Oviedo <br />Spain<br /> <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-3631799654039152502?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-6355968827350847562007-11-24T03:43:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:44:03.970-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1 University of Cambridge <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />2 University of Oxford <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />3 University of Manchester <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />4 Kungliga Tekniska högskolan <br />Sweden<br /> <br />5 University College London <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />6 Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich <br />Switzerland<br /> <br />7 The University of Edinburgh <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />8 Technische Universität Chemnitz <br />Germany<br /> <br />9 Univerzita Karlova v Praze <br />Czech Republic<br /> <br />10 Universitetet i Oslo <br />Norway<br /> <br />11 Universidad Complutense de Madrid <br />Spain<br /> <br />12 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven <br />Belgium<br /> <br />13 Linköpings universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />14 Universität Wien <br />Austria<br /> <br />15 Masarykova Univerzita <br />Czech Republic<br /> <br />16 Universidade do Porto <br />Portugal<br /> <br />17 Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia <br />Spain<br /> <br />18 Universidad de Valencia <br />Spain<br /> <br />19 Technische Universität Berlin <br />Germany<br /> <br />20 Universidad de Granada <br />Spain<br /> <br />21 University of Nottingham <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />22 University of Bristol <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />23 Teknillinen korkeakoulu <br />Finland<br /> <br />24 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid <br />Spain<br /> <br />25 University of Leeds <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />26 Universidad de Barcelona <br />Spain<br /> <br />27 Univerza v Ljubljani <br />Slovenia<br /> <br />28 Freie Universität Berlin <br />Germany<br /> <br />29 Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Filmowa, Telewizyjna i Teatralna <br />Poland<br /> <br />30 Uppsala Universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />31 The University of Birmingham <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />32 Universidad de Alicante <br />Spain<br /> <br />33 Lunds Universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />34 Universidad de Sevilla <br />Spain<br /> <br />35 Lvivskyj Derzavnyj Universytet Fizychnoji Kultury <br />Ukraine<br /> <br />36 Umeå universitet <br />Sweden<br /> <br />37 Ceské vysoké ucení technické v Praze <br />Czech Republic<br /> <br />38 Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet <br />Norway<br /> <br />39 Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem <br />Hungary<br /> <br />40 Universidad de Oviedo <br />Spain<br /> <br />41 Heriot-Watt University <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />42 Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen <br />Germany<br /> <br />43 Pontifcia Universita' Urbaniana <br />Vatican City State<br /> <br />44 Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanislawa Staszica w Krakowie <br />Poland<br /> <br />45 Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München <br />Germany<br /> <br />46 Technische Universität Dresden <br />Germany<br /> <br />47 University of Sheffield <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />48 Alma Mater Studiorum-Universita' di Bologna <br />Italy<br /> <br />49 University of Southampton <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />50 Moskovskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet im. M.V. Lomonosova <br />Russia<br /> <br />51 Technische Universität Wien <br />Austria<br /> <br />52 Universidad Politécnica de Valencia <br />Spain<br /> <br />53 Universidad de Navarra <br />Spain<br /> <br />54 Universität Hamburg <br />Germany<br /> <br />55 École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne <br />Switzerland<br /> <br />56 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin <br />Germany<br /> <br />57 University of Warwick <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />58 Universität Leipzig <br />Germany<br /> <br />59 Uniwersytet Warszawski <br />Poland<br /> <br />60 Universitetet i Bergen <br />Norway<br /> <br />61 Universität Karlsruhe (TH) <br />Germany<br /> <br />62 Vilniaus Universitetas <br />Lithuania<br /> <br />63 Universität zu Köln <br />Germany<br /> <br />64 Universita' degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" <br />Italy<br /> <br />65 Vilniaus universiteto Tarptautinio verslo mokykla <br />Lithuania<br /> <br />66 Universiteit Twente <br />Netherlands<br /> <br />67 University of Glasgow <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />68 Newcastle University <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />69 Université de Genève <br />Switzerland<br /> <br />70 Universiteit Utrecht <br />Netherlands<br /> <br />71 Universiteit Gent <br />Belgium<br /> <br />72 Universidade do Minho <br />Portugal<br /> <br />73 London School of Economics and Political Science <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />74 University of St. Andrews <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />75 Tampereen Teknillinen Yliopisto <br />Finland<br /> <br />76 Universiteit van Amsterdam <br />Netherlands<br /> <br />77 Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon <br />Greece<br /> <br />78 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid <br />Spain<br /> <br />79 Universidad del País Vasco <br />Spain<br /> <br />80 Technische Universität München <br />Germany<br /> <br />81 Kauno Technologijos Universitetas <br />Lithuania<br /> <br />82 Budapesti Muszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem <br />Hungary<br /> <br />83 Universität Zürich <br />Switzerland<br /> <br />84 The Manchester Metropolitan University <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />85 Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris <br />France<br /> <br />86 Universidad de Zaragoza <br />Spain<br /> <br />87 Ethniko Metsovio Polytechnico <br />Greece<br /> <br />88 Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa <br />Portugal<br /> <br />89 Dublin City University <br />Ireland<br /> <br />90 University of Essex <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />91 Universidad de Málaga <br />Spain<br /> <br />92 Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn <br />Germany<br /> <br />93 University of York <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />94 University of Liverpool <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />95 Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona <br />Spain<br /> <br />96 University of Bath <br />United Kingdom<br /> <br />97 Universität des Saarlandes <br />Germany<br /> <br />98 Universidad de les Illes Balears <br />Spain<br /> <br />99 Université Libre de Bruxelles <br />Belgium<br /> <br />100 Universität Stuttgart <br />Germany<br /> <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-635596882735084756?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-90306416200556338102007-11-24T03:41:00.000-08:002007-11-24T03:42:48.139-08:00Monash University <br />Australia<br /> <br />2 The University of Melbourne <br />Australia<br /> <br />3 The University of Sydney <br />Australia<br /> <br />4 The University of New South Wales <br />Australia<br /> <br />5 University of Auckland <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />6 The University of Queensland <br />Australia<br /> <br />7 The Australian National University <br />Australia<br /> <br />8 The University of Western Australia <br />Australia<br /> <br />9 Victoria University of Wellington <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />10 Queensland University of Technology <br />Australia<br /> <br />11 RMIT University <br />Australia<br /> <br />12 Macquarie University <br />Australia<br /> <br />13 Curtin University of Technology <br />Australia<br /> <br />14 The University of Adelaide <br />Australia<br /> <br />15 University of Technology Sydney <br />Australia<br /> <br />16 University of South Australia <br />Australia<br /> <br />17 Griffith University <br />Australia<br /> <br />18 Massey University <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />19 La Trobe University <br />Australia<br /> <br />20 Deakin University <br />Australia<br /> <br />21 The University of Newcastle <br />Australia<br /> <br />22 Swinburne University of Technology <br />Australia<br /> <br />23 University of Waikato <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />24 University of Otago <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />25 University of Western Sydney <br />Australia<br /> <br />26 University of Wollongong <br />Australia<br /> <br />27 Murdoch University <br />Australia<br /> <br />28 Charles Sturt University <br />Australia<br /> <br />29 University of Canterbury <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />30 Central Queensland University <br />Australia<br /> <br />31 Auckland University of Technology <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />32 University of Southern Queensland <br />Australia<br /> <br />33 Victoria University <br />Australia<br /> <br />34 Central Queensland University - Fiji International Campus <br />Fiji Islands<br /> <br />35 University of Tasmania <br />Australia<br /> <br />36 James Cook University <br />Australia<br /> <br />37 Flinders University <br />Australia<br /> <br />38 The University of New England <br />Australia<br /> <br />39 University of Canberra <br />Australia<br /> <br />40 Southern Cross University <br />Australia<br /> <br />41 Lincoln University <br />New Zealand<br /> <br />42 Edith Cowan University <br />Australia<br /> <br />43 Bond University <br />Australia<br /> <br />44 University of Ballarat <br />Australia<br /> <br />45 Charles Darwin University <br />Australia<br /> <br />46 University of the South Pacific <br />Fiji Islands<br /> <br />47 University of the Sunshine Coast <br />Australia<br /> <br />48 University of Notre Dame <br />Australia<br /> <br />49 Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie <br />New Caledonia<br /> <br />50 University of Guam <br />Guam<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-9030641620055633810?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-16304258171665151032007-11-24T03:40:00.002-08:002007-11-24T03:41:07.714-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">raduates of dental school programs can choose from a variety of career paths and may also choose to pursue research later in their career. Dentists are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent problems pertaining to the mouth, teeth, and tissues in the oral area. They may be involved with extracting teeth, removing decay, filling cavities, and repairing fractured teeth. They are often responsible for administering anesthetics and writing prescriptions. While some work in independently owned, private practices, others may work at hospitals or with a large group of specialists.<br />Job Description and Responsibilities of Dental School Graduates<br /><br />Graduates of dental schools may work in a group office or set up their own practice. They may choose work with partners, or with a team of associate dentists. Common tasks and responsibilities include:<br /><br /> * Handling equipment such as x-ray machines, drills, and dental instruments<br /> * Wearing appropriate clothing and adhering to strict hygienic guidelines<br /> * Adhering to ethical laws and regulations<br /> * Providing instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluorides<br /> * Administering the appropriate anesthetics, and writing prescriptions for antibiotics<br /> * Overseeing administrative tasks of dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental laboratory technicians<br /><br />A career in dentistry requires specific abilities and skills, and this is developed over time. These may include:<br /><br /> * Good visual memory<br /> * Strong judgment<br /> * Good diagnostic ability and manual skills<br /> * Strong scientific ability<br /> * Self-discipline and good business sense<br /> * Strong communication skills<br /><br />Career Options After Dental School<br /><br />Graduates of dental school can choose to work in a variety of fields and they may pursue nine distinct specializations. These include:<br /><br /> * Orthodontists, who are involved with straightening teeth<br /> * Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, who are involved with operating on the mouth and jaws<br /> * Pediatric dentists, who focus on dentistry for children<br /> * Periodontists, who are involved with treating gums and bone<br /> * Prosthodontists, who are involved with replacing missing teeth with permanent fixtures<br /> * Endodontists, who are involved with performing root canal therapy<br /> * Public health dentists, who are involved with promoting good health in the community<br /> * Oral pathologists, who are involved with studying oral diseases<br /> * Oral and maxillofacial radiologists, involved with diagnosing diseases in the neck<br /><br />State Exams and Licensing After Dental School<br /><br />All dentists must earn a license in order to practice, and this is required by all 50 states in the United States and the District of Columbia. Each dental school student must pass a written and practical examination. This is then approved by the State licensing department that administers the National Dental Board Examination. Each state is responsible for administering the exam at various regional testing agencies.<br /><br />Dental schools themselves require at least two years of college-level education in any industry. Students can choose to focus on predental education where coursework focuses on sciences, biology, mathematics, and chemistry. Dental school can be competitive as jobs are in high demand. Each dental school requires applicants to pass the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). This test also takes into account an applicant’s grade point average and activities.<br /><br />The majority of dental school programs last 4 years, and award degrees such as the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or a degree in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). During the first two years, students take part in classroom instruction and lab work in the basic sciences. The last two years often involve treating patients under the supervision of licensed dentists.<br />Dental Schools Accreditation<br /><br />The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation is responsible for accreditation of 56 dental schools around the country.<br />Dental School Graduates Earning Potential and Employment Prospects<br /><br />The demand for dentists is growing, and steady job growth is expected through 2014. Many dentists eventually take over practices that they work for, or establish their own. The baby boomer generation, youth, and elderly all have increasing needs for dental treatment. Graduates of dental schools made a median salary of $129,920 in 2004, and these earnings vary depending on the level of experience and type of specialization. Related occupations include:<br /><br /> * Optometrists<br /> * Chiropractors<br /> * Veterinarians<br /> * Podiatrists<br /> * Surgeons<br /> * Psychologists <br /> * Military Dentistry<br /> * Academic Dentistry<br /> * Dental Laboratory Technology<br /> * Hospital Dentistry<br /><br /> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-1630425817166515103?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-74511330402626086662007-11-24T03:40:00.001-08:002007-11-24T03:40:35.299-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">hotography is considered an art, but is also much more practical than most other art forms. There is a science to it. It involves integrating photography with technology and business. A good photography school will teach both the artistic and practical aspects of photography.<br />What You Can Do After Graduating From Photography School<br /><br />Find a School in Your Area:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Photography school will prepare you for almost any of the many careers available in photography. It should teach you how to use different kinds of cameras, take aesthetically pleasing and clear photographs, and develop and distribute those images. Many photographers are self-employed, starting their own business upon completion of their photography courses. Some photography school graduates can choose to work for companies or under other photographers. Photography is an important tool in capturing a moment and documenting events, and there is a plethora of jobs available to a Photographer after photography school.<br />Jobs Available to Photography School Graduates<br /><br /> *<br /><br /> Photojournalist: Take pictures for publications such as newspapers and magazines.<br /> *<br /><br /> Medical Photography: Photograph patients to help diagnose them. Photograph operations and surgeries to use for educational purposes and document medical progress.<br /> *<br /><br /> Special Event Photography: Photograph events ranging from Bar Mitzvahs and weddings to family reunions.<br /> *<br /><br /> Portrait Photography: Take pictures of families and people for special occasions, ID cards, or even for school pictures. <br /><br />Photography Schools, Job Training, Courses and Education<br /><br />No matter what kind of career you would like to have in the photography industry, there is a photography school for you. When choosing what photography school you would like to attend, there are a number of factors that the prospective photography school student needs to consider.<br /><br /> *<br /><br /> Do you want to study solely photography? Many art schools offer photography school programs where that is the only thing studied. Many photography schools, however, especially those attached to major universities, will allow you to take classes from other fields of study simultaneously.<br /> *<br /><br /> Is the photography school accredited? The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is the leading accreditation organization for photography schools. It is recognized by the US Board of Education. Ensuring a school is accredited will verify that it has a comprehensive photography curriculum and knowledgeable teaching staff.<br /> *<br /><br /> Does the photography school offer the right photography program for you? There are many different areas of study within photography schools. You can, for example, study digital photography, a growing field in today’s computer age. Make sure the photography school has the program to suit your interests. <br /><br />Photography is a field that is constantly growing and changing due to technology. Going to a good photography school will give you a huge advantage by teaching you advanced photographic techniques and how to adapt to work in an exciting, ever-changing industry.<br /><br /> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-7451133040262608666?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-83426280865948791512007-11-24T03:39:00.001-08:002007-11-24T03:39:55.193-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">ashion design school graduates are professionals who design and create clothes and accessories. They are instrumental in shaping the latest trends in the fashion world. Whether working independently or for famous fashion houses, the job prospects in the fashion industry are endless.<br />Job Description and Responsibilities of Fashion Design School Graduates<br /><br />Fashion Design Schools<br /><br />Graduates of fashion design schools must have a keen sense of the latest trends and be able to create new apparel according to changing styles. The fashion design process is an intricate one involving many stages such as:<br /><br /> *<br /><br /> Sketching of designs<br /> *<br /><br /> Fabric and color selection<br /> *<br /><br /> Tailoring of sample garments<br /> *<br /><br /> Sizing, fit and alteration of garments<br /> *<br /><br /> Marketing and showcasing of finished products at fashion shows and other events <br /><br />Some other responsibilities of fashion design school graduates include:<br /><br /> *<br /><br /> Attending fashion shows of other industry professionals to assess current and future trends<br /> *<br /><br /> Creating customized garments for select clients <br /><br />Successful fashion designers are generally skilled in design techniques, versatile in creating unique looks and able to work independently whilst collaborating with others on multiple projects. Moreover, they must be willing to handle the pressure of tight deadlines.<br /><br />Serious about becoming a fashion designer? The Art Institute Online is here to help you live your passion. Click here to request more information.<br /><br />Career Options for Fashion Design School and Fashion Design College Graduates<br /><br />Fashion design school graduates should expect to start their career at a junior level, usually as assistant designers. Despite the hard work and long hours, the opportunity to learn about the industry and observe senior designers will be immensely useful. Some designers choose to work for large apparel manufacturers who cater to the masses. Others prefer the exclusivity of high fashion which allows them to design unique luxurious fashion.<br /><br />There are many career options out there for graduates of fashion design schools. Some possible careers include:<br /><br /> *<br /><br /> Assistant designers<br /> *<br /><br /> Specialty designers<br /> *<br /><br /> Costumer designers (for theatre, TV and the arts)<br /> *<br /><br /> Trend researchers<br /> *<br /><br /> Fashion consultants<br /> *<br /><br /> Buyers <br /><br /> <br />Fashion Design Schools Education<br /><br />A formal education in a fashion design school or fashion design college is the first step to becoming a fashion designer. You may opt to enroll in a 4-year degree program at a fashion design college, earning a Bachelor’s degree upon graduation. Vocational schools and community colleges are another route into the industry. Programs at these fashion design schools usually span 2 years and graduates can earn a diploma or associate degree. Find a Fashion Design School Near You.<br /><br />Some of the fashion design school degrees available include:<br /><br /> *<br /><br /> Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design<br /> *<br /><br /> Associate Degree in Fashion Design<br /> *<br /><br /> Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Fashion Marketing<br /> *<br /><br /> Associate of Science Degree in Fashion Design and Marketing<br /> *<br /><br /> Associate of Arts Degree (Fashion Design)<br /> *<br /><br /> Associate in Applied Sciences (Fashion Design) <br /><br />Attending a fashion design college will allow you to take classes on relevant subjects such as sketching, sewing, textiles, design and fashion marketing. After acquiring the necessary skills at fashion design school, you should focus on garnering industry experience. Creating and updating a portfolio is essential in the fashion world as it serves as a showcase of your talent and creativity.<br />Fashion Design School Program Accreditation<br /><br />Before enrolling in any fashion design school, it is important to check the accreditation of the institution. Besides considering the accreditation of a fashion design school by a regional body, you should also ensure that the school is similarly recognized by The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which is the main accrediting body for fashion design schools.<br />Fashion Design School Graduates Earning Potential and Employment Prospects<br /><br />In 2005, the median salary of graduates of fashion design schools was approximately $60,000 with the middle 50 percent of designers earning between $40,000 and $87,000. As with most jobs, salaries will increase as experience is gained. Even though entry-level earnings are low, fashion design school graduates can quickly advance, expecting to earn more as they do so.<br /><br />Fashion designers can earn a regular steady income as employees of large fashion companies. Those with exceptional talent and ambition can strive to start their own label, potentially earning a great deal more.<br />Back to Fashion Design School: Fashion Design Schools and Fashion Design College<br /><br /> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-8342628086594879151?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-16834949827091432452007-11-21T05:29:00.001-08:002007-11-21T05:29:42.517-08:00List of Universities and Colleges in Nevada<br /><br />See also: Nevada Vocational Schools and Career Training<br /><br />Open Links in New Window (works in most browsers)<br /><br />Capella University Online - Business, technology, education, psychology, human services. www.capella.edu<br /><br />Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - Henderson, Nevada; also other states. Advanced degrees or graduate certificates in business, technology, management. Study on campus or online. www.devry.edu/keller<br /><br />University of Phoenix - Las Vegas, Reno. Locations across the US. Degree courses in business, management, technology. www.phoenix.edu<br /><br /> * University of Phoenix Online<br /><br />DeVry University - Henderson, Nevada; also other states. Offers a variety of certificate and degree programs in business, information technology, health care and more. Study on campus or online. www.devry.edu<br /><br />Las Vegas College - Henderson, Nevada<br /><br />Lincoln College of Technology - Henderson, Nevada; also in other states. Architectural drafting design / CAD, electronic engineering technology, PC systems / networking, mechanical drafting design / CAD, medical assisting, pharmacy technican, medical administrative assistant, more. www.lincolncollegeoftechnology.com<br /><br />The Art Institute of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada; also locations in other states. Creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Programs vary by location. www.artinstitutes.edu<br /><br /> * The Art Institute Online (division of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh)<br /><br />Morrison University - Reno, Nevada. Accounting, business, computers, management, medical / health care. www.morrison.neumont.edu<br /><br />TechSkills - Las Vegas, also other states. Computers, information technology, medical coding / billing, medical transcription, pharmacy, health services office administration. www.techskills.com<br /><br />College of Southern Nevada: Las Vegas, Henderson, various satellite centers, Nevada<br /><br />Great Basin College: Elko<br /><br />Las Vegas College: Las Vegas, Nevada<br /><br />Sierra Nevada College: Lake Tahoe, Nevada<br /><br />Truckee Meadows Community College: Reno<br /><br />University of Nevada: Las Vegas<br /><br />University of Nevada: Reno<br /><br />Western Nevada College: Carson City, Douglas, Fallon, Fermley, Hawthorne, Lovelock, Smith, Yerington, Nevada<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-1683494982709143245?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-72982628799960701662007-11-21T05:24:00.002-08:002007-11-21T05:28:55.352-08:00California Community Colleges <br /><br />English Language Schools in California- ESL’s<br /><br />California State Universities in California - CSU’s <br /><br />University Of California - UC’s in California<br /><br />Private Colleges in California<br /><br />Private Universities in California<br /> <br /><br />Featured College for International and Foreign Students in California<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-7298262879996070166?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-74270528008057507132007-11-21T05:24:00.001-08:002007-11-21T05:24:44.800-08:00Eastern Washington University is a public comprehensive state university. The main campus is located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington. [show location on an interactive map] 47°29′23″N 117°34′49″W / 47.48972, -117.58028Coordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 47°29′23″N 117°34′49″W / 47.48972, -117.58028 As of fall quarter 2006, it had an enrollment of 10,005.<br /><br />Eastern offers more than 100 fields of study, 10 master’s degrees, four graduate certificates, 55 graduate programs of study and an applied doctoral program of physical therapy. Eastern is the fastest growing public university in the state of Washington. Enrollment continues to increase, with 19 consecutive quarters of growth since 1997. Eastern offers degree programs in Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Seattle, Shoreline, Tacoma, Vancouver and Yakima. A master's in social work is offered in Everett, Vancouver, and Yakima and a master's in education is available in Kent. A creative writing Master of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Child & Family Outreach Program, Communication Studies, Social Work Program (part-time Master's), Journalism, Alcohol & Drug Studies, and Counseling Education & Developmental Psychology programs are offered in Spokane<br />Contents<br />[hide]<br /><br /> * 1 History<br /> * 2 Academics<br /> o 2.1 Rankings<br /> o 2.2 Notable attributes<br /> * 3 Research institutes and centers<br /> * 4 Athletics<br /> o 4.1 National championships<br /> * 5 Famous faculty and alumni<br /> * 6 Greek fraternal organizations<br /> * 7 Common nicknames<br /> * 8 Trivia<br /> * 9 External links<br /><br />[edit] History<br /><br />EWU was established in 1882 by a $10,000 grant from industrialist Benjamin Pierce Cheney, and originally known as Benjamin P. Cheney Academy to honor its founder. In 1889 the school was renamed to State Normal School and once again in 1937 to Eastern Washington College of Education. The campus grew quickly in size following World War II and in 1961, the school became Eastern Washington State College. Around that time period, Eastern added various graduate and undergraduate degree programs. In 1977, the school's name was changed for the final time to Eastern Washington University by the state legislature.<br /><br />[edit] Academics<br /><br />[edit] Rankings<br /><br /> * Newsweek magazine has named Eastern as a “Best Value for the Tuition Dollar” school.<br /> * According to U.S. News and World Report, Eastern ranks among the top ten public masters degree granting universities in the Western United States.<br /> * Consumers Digest has ranked Eastern as a national Top 50 Best Value school. Eastern has also made three consecutive appearances in 201 Best Colleges For the Real World.[1]<br /><br />[edit] Notable attributes<br /><br /> * Eastern is the only university in the country with a state crime lab and digital state archives building located on its campus. Eastern is home to the state-of-the-art Washington State Patrol Regional Crime Lab, and the Washington State Digital Archives building.<br /><br /> * Eastern is the only public university in the state of Washington offering students: an undergraduate forensic science emphasis in chemistry, an entry-level bachelor's degree in dental hygiene, an accredited bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, a graduate degree in urban and regional planning with an emphasis in tribal planning, an emphasis in filmmaking and a major in interdisciplinary children's studies.<br /><br /> * Eastern is host to a highly respected ROTC program as well and is one of the few colleges in the country to offer Military Science (the academic term for ROTC) as a major. Five brigadier generals in the U.S. military graduated from Eastern – including Brig. Gen. Neal Sealock, who negotiated the release of American naval aviators held captive in China in 2001.<br /><br />[edit] Research institutes and centers<br />Historic Showalter Hall.<br />Historic Showalter Hall.<br /><br /> * Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis-- created in 2002 to "provide data and analysis about a variety of factors in the region that will be useful for businesses, communities and others as they plan for the future." Headed by Patrick Jones, Ph.D.<br /> * Teaching & Learning Center-- created to "collaborate with educators in the University to invest in themselves as teachers, scholars, artists, and community leaders."<br /> * Women's' Studies Center-- Women's Studies programs at EWU empower women to achieve dignity and justice through education, scholarship, and social change.<br /> * Center for Entrepreneurial Activity--created to "attract and retain an expert faculty member to strengthen and expand the College’s entrepreneurial curriculum and to assist the broader community with better-prepared entrepreneurs to succeed in business."<br /> * Eisenhower Center/International Field Study-- A program designed for students to travel abroad while earning college credit.<br /> * English Language Institute--ELI is committed to enabling qualified international students who have chosen to come to this program to integrate into the mainstream of higher education.<br /> * Center for Farm Health & Safety--Conducts research and demonstration programs involving Health and Safety of Farm based population groups.<br /><br />[edit] Athletics<br />Eastern Eagles athletic logo.<br />Eastern Eagles athletic logo.<br />Stadium<br />Stadium<br /><br />Eastern's sports mascot is the Eagle, named "Swoop," and its colors are red and white. The former mascot of the school was the "Savages", which was dropped in 1973 when the student body voted to change to the Eagles. (See Native American mascot controversy.) EWU athletic teams participate in the Big Sky Conference at the NCAA Division I (Playoff Division for football) level. The club hockey team participates in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division II, Western Region. The club baseball team is in its 14th year of participation in the National Collegiate Baseball Association, Western Mountain Conference West. The Division I baseball program was dropped in 1992.<br /><br />The EWU football team plays at Woodward Field, recently expanded and renovated in 2005 to seat 8,600 with a grass turf. The field was named after one of the university's first head coaches. Quarterback Erik Meyer, who played from 2001-2005, won the Walter Payton Award in 2005 for the best player in Division I-AA football and set the I-AA career passing efficiency record at 166.5. The Eagles basketball and volleyball teams also compete on nearby Reese Court in the Special Events Pavilion, with a capacity of 6,000. The university's most prominent sports have traditionally been its football and men's basketball teams with the women's volleyball team having some good years, finishing the season in the Division 1 top 25 in 2003 (oddly, because they lost the Big Sky Championship game, they were the only top 25 team excluded from the tournament). Originally an NAIA school until joining the Big Sky Conference, the Eagles gained major prominence in the NAIA and Division II winning National and Regional championships, including a National championship in Wrestling (the sport was dropped in the 80's). In 2007, point guard Rodney Stuckey was drafted 15th overall by the Detroit Pistons. The Kentwood High School standout ended up at EWU when he failed to meet NCAA requirements.<br /><br />The Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League have held the majority of their summer training camps at EWU, 1976-1985 and since 1997, from late July to mid August.<br /><br />[edit] National championships<br /><br /> * 1977-Wrestling (NAIA)<br /> * 1982-Men's Cross Country (NCAA Division II)<br /><br />[edit] Famous faculty and alumni<br /><br /> * Scott West, United States Army general.<br /> * Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Native American activist and writer.<br /> * Todd McFarlane, creator of the Spawn comic book series and current co-owner of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers.<br /> * Thomas Hampson, Grammy-nominated opera singer.<br /> * Launi Meili, gold medalist in women’s three-position smallbore rifle shooting at the 1992 Summer Olympics.<br /> * Michael Roos, starting offensive tackle for the NFL's Tennessee Titans.<br /> * Colin Cowherd, current host of The Herd with Colin Cowherd on ESPN Radio (Dropped out)<br /> * Lee Watkinson, professional poker player.<br /> * Jess Walter, acclaimed author<br /> * Kurt Schultz, NFL player<br /> * Jesse Chatman, running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.<br /> * Rodney Stuckey, NBA player for the Detroit Pistons<br /> * Aaron Olson, Australian NBL player for the New Zealand Breakers<br /><br />[edit] Greek fraternal organizations<br /><br />Eastern currently has recognized the following eight fraternities and seven sororities on campus:<br /><br />Fraternities:<br /><br /> * Beta Theta Pi<br /> * Delta Chi<br /> * Omega Psi Phi<br /> * Phi Beta Sigma<br /> * Phi Delta Theta<br /> * Pi Sigma Alpha<br /> * Pi Lambda Phi<br /> * Sigma Nu<br /> * Sigma Phi Epsilon<br /><br />Sororities<br /><br /> * Alpha Omicron Pi<br /> * Alpha Phi<br /> * Alpha Xi Delta<br /> * Kappa Delta Chi<br /> * Delta Xi Omega<br /> * Gamma Phi Beta<br /> * Zeta Phi Beta<br /><br />[edit] Common nicknames<br /><br /> * EWU<br /> * E-Woo<br /> * Eastern<br /> * Eags<br /> * Eagles<br /> * E-Dub<br /><br />[edit] Trivia<br /><br /> * The oldest piece of wood on campus is the petrified wood on display in the science building.<br /> * The oldest form of writing on campus is the symbols that make up the fountain in front of JFK library.<br /> * The EWU Intramural Department hosts a sprint distance triathlon the beginning of June each year known as the Iron Eagle. The race consists of a 500m pool swim, a 10 mile bike, and 5K run. Some past champions on the men's side are Brian Roberts, Brian Jeffords, John Esch, Michael Bergquist, and Sonny Sellars.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-7427052800805750713?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-74687956423756697922007-11-21T05:23:00.001-08:002007-11-21T05:23:50.892-08:00Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees.<br /><br />In 2007, US News ranked Western Washington University number two in the public, master's universities (west) category,[3] while placing 18th overall in the west (both public and private).[4] Only two public schools are ranked among the top 25 master’s universities (west) category, "a region stretching from Texas to the Pacific."[5] The universities found in this ranking are schools that lack doctoral programs but still retain master's programs.<br /><br /> * Classes and labs average 10 to 19 students. Only two percent of courses are taught by graduate teaching assistants.[6] Undergraduates have the opportunity to take graduate level courses.<br /><br /> * Undergraduate research in the sciences and humanities is encouraged.[7] Funds are available for undergraduate research in any field.[8]<br /><br /> * Campus facilities include an electronic music studio, an air pollution lab, a motor vehicle research lab, a marine research lab, a wind tunnel, an electron microscope, and a neutron generator lab.[9] Western's Vehicle Research Institute has led Automobile Magazine to describe Western as "very possibly the best school in the country for total car design."<br /><br /> * Western is an NCAA Division II school, meaning that limited athletic scholarships are awarded. Western does not recognize fraternities or sororities.[10]<br /><br />Firms that most frequently hire graduates of Western include: Microsoft, Boeing, Washington State school systems, Bank of America, KPMG LLP, Moss Adams, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Safeco, Maxim, Macy's, Weyerhauser, Wells Fargo, and various government agencies.[11] Western has the fourth largest group of alumni serving in the Peace Corps among top ranked medium-sized colleges and universities.[12]<br />Contents<br />[hide]<br /><br /> * 1 Campus setting<br /> * 2 Academics<br /> o 2.1 Academic organization<br /> o 2.2 Accreditation<br /> o 2.3 Honors<br /> o 2.4 Notable Degree Programs<br /> o 2.5 Research Institutes and Laboratories<br /> o 2.6 Recent Student Accomplishments<br /> * 3 Scholarships<br /> o 3.1 Merit Scholarships<br /> o 3.2 Academic Department Scholarships<br /> o 3.3 Diversity Scholarships<br /> o 3.4 Area High School Scholarships<br /> * 4 Athletics<br /> o 4.1 Varsity sports<br /> o 4.2 Club sports<br /> o 4.3 Fencing<br /> * 5 History<br /> * 6 Outdoor Sculpture Collection<br /> * 7 Trivia<br /> * 8 Notable Alumni<br /> * 9 Notes<br /> * 10 External links<br /><br />[edit] Campus setting<br /><br />WWU's scenic location in Bellingham, a rapidly-growing city of about 74,000 people, overlooks Bellingham Bay and many of Puget Sound’s 172 San Juan Islands. It was originally built on a peat bog, and due to this and the area's geography, the university has had to address problems from its buildings slowly sinking into the ground. The university is 90 miles north of Seattle, 55 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and an hour’s drive from 10,778 foot (3285 m) Mount Baker. Interstate 5 is located close to the university.<br /><br />The campus is 215 acres (870,000 m²), including the 38 acre (154,000 m²) Sehome Arboretum, operated jointly with the city of Bellingham. Western also has off-campus facilities at Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes, Washington; a 15 acre (61,000 m²) student-university facility at nearby Lake Whatcom; and Whatcom County property used for environmental and aquatic analyses.<br /><br />Western's on-campus wireless network can simultaneously accommodate 4,800 users (approx). [13]<br /><br />[edit] Academics<br /><br />[edit] Academic organization<br /><br />Western offers bachelor's degrees and the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Music. The university does not offer doctorate degrees. The university is composed of the following colleges:<br /><br /> * College of Business and Economics [1]<br /> * Fairhaven College [2]<br /> * College of Fine and Performing Arts [3]<br /> * Graduate School [4]<br /> * College of Humanities and Social Sciences [5]<br /> * Huxley College of the Environment [6]<br /> * College of Sciences and Technology [7]<br /> * Woodring College of Education [8]<br /><br />[edit] Accreditation<br /><br />The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; National Association of Schools of Music; National Recreation and Parks Association; American Speech and Hearing Association; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; Computing Sciences Accreditation Board; Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business; and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs.<br /><br />[edit] Honors<br /><br /> * High-achieving freshmen from colleges in other western states can enroll at Western at a reduced tuition level that is equivalent to a $30,000 dollar, four year scholarship.[14]<br /><br /> * The undergraduate honors program offers merit scholarships worth up to $5,000 dollars. These scholarships are awarded to successful applicants to the honors program. No separate application is necessary.[15]<br /><br />[edit] Notable Degree Programs<br /><br /> * Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, similar to a program of study originated by the University of Oxford.[16]<br /><br /> * The Philosophical Gourmet Report mentions Western as having one of the best philosophy departments among colleges and universities that only offer a B.A. in the discipline. Western was among only eight public universities so honored. [17]<br /><br /> * Western is introducing a bachelor's program in emergency planning and management. It is the first bachelor's degree of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. "Students in the program will be looking at environmental mitigation, safety factors, coastal issues, geomorphology, watershed planning and flood plain and erosion issues, as well as issues related to terrorism."[18]<br /><br />[edit] Research Institutes and Laboratories<br /><br />Border Policy Research Institute<br />Center for Continuing Education and Rehabilitation<br />Center for Cross-Cultural Research<br />Center for International Business<br />Center for Pacific Northwest Studies<br />Center for Performance Excellence<br />Center for Service Learning<br />Demographics Research Laboratory<br />Institute for Watershed Studies<br />Internet Studies Center<br />Shannon Point Marine Center<br />Vehicle Research Institute<br /><br />[edit] Recent Student Accomplishments<br /><br />2007: The Human-Powered Submarine Team competed in the International Submarine Race (ISR) in Bethesda, MD held June 25-29, 2007. With a top speed of 4.775 knots, the team placed 6th overall, out of 27 submarines, and 3rd in the two-person propeller-driven submarine category. Western's Sub Team also won the honorable mention awards for "Best Use of Composites" and "Best Overall Performance". The students improved their submarine (Drekar) from the previous year. Team members at the competition include: Randy Holt [team captain, pilot], Dave Gertler [team captain, co-pilot], Emily Przybelinski [surface support, dive support], Lindsey DeLaney [dive support], Wesley Petersen [dive support, co-pilot], Edward LaRocque[dive support], Daniel Brittingham [dive support], Trevor Crumrine, and Professor Nicole Larson [team advisor].<br /><br /><br />2006: The Submarine Team won best presentation at the 2006 Human Powered Submarine Contest in Escondido, Calif. "Driving the only two-person propeller driven submarine, the team had the fourth fastest time of all submarines in the contest. The team also placed second in overall engineering." The students designed and built the sub.[19]<br /><br />[edit] Scholarships<br /><br />[edit] Merit Scholarships<br /><br />Oswald Hall and Henny Lund Scholarship:<br />$27,200. "Selection criteria include outstanding academic achievement and financial need. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[20]<br /><br />Washington Scholar Award:<br />Currently valued at over $20,000. "High school principals nominate the top 1 percent of their school’s graduating senior class on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and community service."[21]<br /><br />Washington Achievers Scholarship:<br />Scholarships are expected to average $20,000. Students from Cleveland, Clover Park, Davis, Foster, Henry Foss, Kent-Meridian, Kittitas, Lincoln, Mabton, Mariner, Mount Tahoma, Stevenson, Tonasket, Truman, West Valley, and Yelm High Schools are eligible. [22]<br /><br />Western National Merit Scholarships:<br />“National Merit finalists are guaranteed a minimum of $10,000 scholarship assistance....[they] need only submit a copy of their award form to the Admissions Office...”[23]<br /><br />Lorraine M. Mortimer Scholarship:<br />“Recognizes an entering freshman from Washington who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, financial need, a history of community-oriented activities, and potential for leadership at Western Washington University. The award covers tuition and fees for four years. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[24]<br /><br />Western Alumni Association Scholarships:<br />Freshman applicants are considered for the Alumni/President’s Scholarship, a $10,000 award. Also: “The WWU Alumni Association offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, including some that are renewable for multiple years. Recipients must demonstrate strong academic achievement, a diverse background in school and community activities, and financial need. Selection priority is given to children and grandchildren of Western Washington University alumni." [25]<br /><br />James Michael Haskell Memorial Scholarships:<br />A total of $10,000. "Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[26]<br /><br />Western Washington University Presidential Scholarships:<br />Ranges from $500 to $5,000. "Selection for the scholarship is comprehensive, taking into consideration the cumulative grade point average, SAT or ACT, curricular rigor – including advanced coursework and courses beyond core requirements, and achievements exhibited in the personal statement. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[27]<br /><br />Admission with Highest Honors:<br />“Students ranking in the top one percent of our incoming freshmen class, based on cumulative GPA and test scores, are Admitted with Highest Honors, assured admission into Western’s Honors Program and offered a 2-year $2,000 merit scholarship. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[28]<br /><br />Seattle and Bellingham Business Forum Scholarships:<br />“...approximately fifty $1,500 scholarships for new freshmen and transfers who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Recipients are eligible to study in any field of interest. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[29]<br /><br />All-Washington Academic Team Scholarships:<br />“Each community college in Washington State is invited to nominate two students to the All-Washington Academic Team, based on academic achievement and community service. Western offers a $1500 Seattle Business Forum scholarship and a $500 President’s Scholarship to any member of the All-Washington Academic Team who enrolls at Western.”[30]<br /><br />[edit] Academic Department Scholarships<br /><br />Distinguished Scholars Programs – Business and Economics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Journalism, Science, Mathematics and Technology:<br />“Students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement in high school and desire to major in one of the listed areas are invited to participate in enriched first-year activities to make connections with faculty and academic opportunities in their area of interest. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[31]<br /><br />Mathematics Memorial Scholarship:<br />“Several scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to entering freshmen. Applicants must possess a strong record of academic achievement in mathematics courses and exhibit an interest in math-related activities throughout their four years of high school.”[32]<br /><br />Forensics (Debate) Alumni Scholarship:<br />“One or more scholarships equal to in-state tuition for one quarter is awarded to an entering freshman with demonstrated success in high school forensics who plans to participate in Western's forensics program.”[33]<br /><br />Grabert Transfer Scholarship – Anthropology:<br />“One or two $600 scholarships are awarded to new incoming transfer students entering Fall Qtr and majoring in Anthropology."[34]<br /><br />Scholtz Memorial Scholarship – Art:<br />“One or more scholarships are available for entering freshman that show talent and potential as artists. Admitted Freshmen to Western Washington University who pass the Department of Art portfolio review are automatically considered for this scholarship.”[35]<br /><br />[edit] Diversity Scholarships<br /><br />Nahbi Ram Joshi Scholarship:<br />“Scholarship applicants must either have been born in India or have a parent or grandparent born in India and must demonstrate strong leadership qualities as well as high academic merit.”[36]<br /><br />Oscar Olson Research Scholarships:<br />Six new undergraduates who are interested in majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, or physics/astronomy are selected annually to receive a $1,500 merit scholarship and a $500 research stipend. Recipients must have lived in a single parent household, with priority consideration for this privately funded scholarship given to underrepresented minority students.” [37]<br /><br />Multicultural Achievement Program Scholarships:<br />“Tuition waiver and/or on-campus housing and dining scholarships ranging from $500 to $6,000 are awarded to 200 freshman and transfer applicants whose applications for admission demonstrate an ongoing commitment to multiculturalism and/or diversity. Some awards extend over two years. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.” [38]<br /><br />Garfield High School Scholarship:<br />“One or more entering freshman from Garfield, Franklin, Cleveland, or Rainier Beach High Schools will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Preference shall be given to an African American student. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[39]<br /><br />Northwest Indian College Scholarship:<br />“Available to entering transfer students who have completed at least 25 transferable credits at Northwest Indian College, with preference given to students who are NWIC graduates.”[40]<br /><br />American Indian Endowed Scholarship:<br />“The American Indian Endowed Scholarship program helps financially needy students with close ties to a Native American community to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies. The program annually awards about 7 new scholarships and 10 renewal scholarships, ranging from about $500 to $2,000.”[41]<br /><br />[edit] Area High School Scholarships<br /><br />Thomas D. Wynn Family Scholarship:<br />“An incoming freshman from Ferndale High School is awarded an annual scholarship of $6,000, renewable for up to four years – for a total scholarship value of $24,000.”[42]<br /><br />Thomas Frazier Scholarship:<br />“Entering Freshman from Ballard, Cleveland, Franklin, Ingraham, Garfield, Nathan Hale, Nova Project, Rainier Beach, Roosevelt, Sealth or West Seattle High Schools....may be eligible for this scholarship, worth $10,000, renewable for a second year. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[43]<br /><br />Garfield High School Scholarship:<br />“One or more entering freshman from Garfield, Franklin, Cleveland, or Rainier Beach High Schools will receive a $2,000 scholarship....Preference shall be given to an African American student. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary.”[44]<br /><br />August and Carol Radke Scholarship:<br />"Two students from Sehome High School will be awarded $2500 scholarships. Recipients are identified through admission application materials; no separate application is necessary."[45]<br /><br />[edit] Athletics<br />WWU Vikings<br /><br />WWU is a NCAA Division II member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The university's mascot is the Viking.<br /><br />The Vikings won the first three GNAC All-Sports Championships and placed 31st among 225 NCAA II schools in U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup standings in 2003-04. In January 2004, the women's basketball team became the 15th NCAA school to win 700 games. A total of 59 Vikings earned league all-star honors and 34 were GNAC academic all-stars in 2003-04. In the 2006 and 2007 seasons, the Vikings are participating in football as a member the North Central Conference, as the GNAC discontinued the sport following the 2005 season. However, with the demise of the NCC on July 1, 2008, the GNAC is re-starting its football program in 2008 and the Vikings will join its five-team football division.<br /><br />Two former Viking football players have gone on to play at least one regular season game in the National Football League. Defensive back Erik Totten (2002) played one in one game for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2002, and placekicker/punter Michael Koenen (2005) has been the starting punter and occasional placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2005 NFL season.<br /><br />Two other WWU students have gone on to play in the NFL. Dane Looker, a point guard on the Viking men's basketball team from 1994-96, transferred to the University of Washington where he starred as a wide receiver. He went on to play in the NFL for the New England Patriots and is currently with the St. Louis Rams. Offensive lineman Erik Norgard, who had an eight-year NFL career with the Houston/Tennessee Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans) attended WWU for two years in the late 1980s before transferring to the University of Colorado.<br /><br />The Vikings have won a total of 4 national titles (Softball-1998, Womens Rowing(2005-2007.) With their women's rowing capturing the national title again in 2007, Western became the first school in NCAA history to 3-peat as national champions.<br /><br />[edit] Varsity sports<br /><br />Cross Country (Men's and Women's), Soccer (Men's and Women's), Volleyball (Women's), Football, Golf (Men's and Women's), Basketball (Men's and Women's), Softball, Track & Field (Men's and Women's), Rowing (Women's)<br /><br />[edit] Club sports<br /><br />Baseball, men's rowing, cross-country, cycling (road, mountain, track, cyclo-cross), equestrian (English and Western), ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, swimming, tennis, water polo, ultimate frisbee<br /><br />[edit] Fencing<br /><br />Western hosts the only collegiate fencing organization in western Washington. Its team competes at the club level (there is no varsity fencing in the NCAA Northwest Region or any of the northwestern states). The other Washington colleges with fencing teams are Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, and Whitman College.<br /><br />[edit] History<br /><br />Western was established on February 24, 1893 as the New Whatcom Normal School, a teacher's college for women, after Governor John McGraw signed legislation. The first class entered in 1899, composed of 88 students.<br /><br />The institution that is now Western Washington University has since undergone several name changes. In 1901, the school's name was changed to State Normal School at Whatcom to reflect New Whatcom's name change. Again, in 1904, the name was changed to Washington State Normal School at Bellingham when the townships of Whatcom and Fairhaven joined, and again in 1937, to Western Washington College of Education when it became a 4-year university. Twenty-four years later it became Western Washington State College and finally, in 1977, the institution gained university status.<br /><br />The 1960s was a period of especially rapid growth for Western, as its enrollment increased from 3,000 students to over 10,000 during the decade. Also during this time, Fairhaven College was founded (1967), with non-traditional education methods that would serve as a model for The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Two years later, the Huxley College of the Environment was founded, continuing Western's trend toward "cluster" colleges. That same year, on a spring afternoon, students gained headlines by blocking Interstate 5 to protest the Vietnam War.<br /><br />Since this period, the College of Arts and Sciences was founded (1973) and divided into the College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the College of Sciences & Technology (2003); the College of Fine and Performing Arts was formed from several art departments (1975); and the College of Business and Economics was established (1976). During the 1999-2000 school year, Western celebrated its Centennial.<br /><br />Today, WWU has a major presence in Bellingham's economy, and contributes significantly to the political, social, and artistic aspects of the city. With a student body that currently consists of over 12,000 students, the university is the third largest in Washington. Dr. Karen Williams Morse has been serving WWU since 1993 as the University's 12th president.<br /><br />[edit] Outdoor Sculpture Collection<br />"Normanno Wedge" by Beverly Pepper on the WWU campus<br />"Normanno Wedge" by Beverly Pepper on the WWU campus<br /><br />WWU's prized collection of outdoor public art sculptures is a major presence on its campus. The collection, funded by the Washington State Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, and private donations, includes 24 works:<br /><br /> * James Fitzgerald: "Rain Forest," 1959<br /> * Norman Warsinsky: "Totem;" "Wall Relief," 1962<br /> * Steve Tibbetts: "Scepter," 1966<br /> * Isamu Noguchi: "Skyviewing Sculpture," 1969<br /> * Robert Morris: "Untitled Steam Work for Bellingham," 1971<br /> * Richard Beyer: "The Man Who Used to Hunt Cougars for Bounty," 1972<br /> * Fred Bassetti: "Alphabeta Cube," 1972<br /> * Lloyd Hamrol: "Log Ramps," 1974; 1987<br /> * Mark di Suvero: "For Handel," 1975<br /> * Anthony Caro: "India," 1976<br /> * Nancy Holt: "Stone Enclosure: Rock Rings," 1977-78<br /> * Robert Maki: "Curve/Diagonal," 1976-79<br /> * John Keppelman: "Garapata," 1978<br /> * Mia Westerlund Roosen: "Flank II," 1978<br /> * Richard Serra: "Wright's Triangle," 1979-80<br /> * Beverly Pepper: "Normanno Wedge," 1980<br /> * Donald Judd: "Untitled," 1982<br /> * Alice Aycock: "The Islands of the Rose Apple Tree Surrounded by the Oceans of the World for You, Oh My Darling," 1987<br /> * Michael Mccafferty: "Whirl, Wind, Wood," 1987<br /> * George Trakas: "Bay View Station," 1987<br /> * Magdalena Abakanowicz: "Manus," 1994<br /> * Bruce Nauman: "Stadium Piece," 1998-99<br /> * Tom Otterness: "Feats of Strength," 1999<br /><br />[edit] Trivia<br /><br /> * In 1996, The "" Population Association of America", the world's premiere professional association for demographers, at its annual meetings in New Orleans, honored Western Washington University by dedicating a special session to this university's contributions to the field of demography.<br /><br />[edit] Notable Alumni<br /><br /> * Randy Tate (1988), U.S. Representative from Washington<br /> * Pamela Reed, actress, Jericho<br /> * Braden Abraham (1999), director, My Name is Rachel Corrie<br /> * Benjamin Gibbard (1998), lead singer, Death Cab for Cutie<br /> * Nicholas Harmer (1998), bass, Death Cab for Cutie<br /> * Chris Walla (1997), guitar, Death Cab for Cutie<br /> * Joyce Taylor (1984), TV broadcaster<br /> * Chris Vance (1984), State Representative, King County Councilmember, Republican State Party Chairman<br /> * Greg Otterholt (1989), broadcaster, musician<br /> * Michael Koenen (2004), punter, Atlanta Falcons<br /> * Erik Totten (2002), defensive back, Pittsburgh Steelers<br /> * Art Chantry (1978), graphic designer<br /> * Alec Stone Sweet (1982), professor, Yale Law School<br /> * Richard M. Barlow (1980) former CIA officer and nuclear weapons expert<br /> * Daniel P. Beard (1965), Chief Administrative Officer of the US House of Representatives<br /> * Erin Becker and Corey Lewis, 2000 winner of the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for their work on the University newspaper<br /> * Clarence "Cuddles" Marshall, Major League Baseball player for New York Yankees (1946-1949), St. Louis Browns (1950)<br /> * Forrest "Woody" Jensen, Major League Baseball player for Pittsburgh Pirates (1931-1939)<br /> * Roger Repoz, Major League Baseball player for New York Yankees (1964-1966), Kansas City Athletics (1966-1967), and California Angels (1967-1972)<br /> * William Dietrich, author, journalist and 1990 Pulitzer Prize winner for National Reporting (1973)<br /> * Hiro Yamamoto, former bassist of Soundgarden<br /> * Josh Gross, Prop Comic<br /><br />[edit] Notes<br /><br /> 1. ^ USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2006: Western Washington University: At a glance<br /> 2. ^ a b 2005-06 (3 quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Report<br /> 3. ^ USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2007: Universities-Master's (West): Top Publics<br /> 4. ^ USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2007: Universities-Master's (West): Top Schools<br /> 5. ^ http://www.wwu.edu/depts/ucomm/excellence/<br /> 6. ^ http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/profiles/academics.asp?listing=1023539&ltid=1&intbucketid=<br /> 7. ^ http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drmiss_3802_brief.php<br /> 8. ^ http://www.wwu.edu/depts/rsp/mentorugrad.html<br /> 9. ^ http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/profiles/campuslife.asp?listing=1023539&LTID=1&intbucketid=<br /> 10. ^ https://west.wwu.edu/admcs/process/forms/AS/formaclub.htm<br /> 11. ^ http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drservices_3802_brief.php<br /> 12. ^ http://www.wwu.edu/depts/ucomm/excellence/<br /> 13. ^ http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drservices_3802_brief.php<br /> 14. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/tuition/t_wue.html<br /> 15. ^ http://www.wwu.edu/depts/honors/faq.html#scholar<br /> 16. ^ http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/econ/curriculumPhilEcon.asp; http://www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/ppec.shtml<br /> 17. ^ The Philosophical Gourmet Report 2004 - 2006 :: Undergraduate Study<br /> 18. ^ http://www.wwu.edu/depts/ucomm/excellence/<br /> 19. ^ http://west.wwu.edu/ucomm_news/articles/1256.asp<br /> 20. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/ScholarshipOpportunities-200740.pdf.<br /> 21. ^ http://www.hecb.wa.gov<br /> 22. ^ http://www.waedfoundation.org<br /> 23. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/ScholarshipOpportunities-200740.pdf.<br /> 24. ^ Ibid.<br /> 25. ^ Ibid.<br /> 26. ^ Ibid.<br /> 27. ^ Ibid.<br /> 28. ^ Ibid.<br /> 29. ^ Ibid.<br /> 30. ^ Ibid.<br /> 31. ^ Ibid.<br /> 32. ^ Ibid.<br /> 33. ^ Ibid.<br /> 34. ^ http://www.wwu.edu/anthro<br /> 35. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/ScholarshipOpportunities-200740.pdf.<br /> 36. ^ Ibid.<br /> 37. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/OscarOlsonResearchScholarship-200740.pdf.<br /> 38. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/tuition/t_map.html<br /> 39. ^ http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/ScholarshipOpportunities-200740.pdf.<br /> 40. ^ Ibid.<br /> 41. ^ Ibid.<br /> 42. ^ Ibid.<br /> 43. ^ Ibid.<br /> 44. ^ Ibid.<br /> 45. ^ Ibid.<br /><br />[edit] External links<br /><br /> * Official University website<br /> * Official WWU Athletics Website<br /> * The Western Front<br /> * The AS Review<br /> * Off-campus housing<br /><br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />Public Universities in Washington<br />University of Washington • Eastern Washington University • Washington State University • Central Washington University • Western Washington University • The Evergreen State College<br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />North Central Conference<br />Augustana • Central Washington† • Minnesota Duluth • Minnesota State Mankato • Nebraska-Omaha • North Dakota • Saint Cloud State • South Dakota • Western Washington†<br />† Football-only member<br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />Great Northwest Athletic Conference<br />Alaska-Anchorage • Alaska • Central Washington • Montana State-Billings • Northwest Nazarene • Saint Martin's • Seattle • Seattle Pacific • Western Oregon • Western Washington<br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-7468795642375669792?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-73996593674250091932007-11-21T05:19:00.000-08:002007-11-21T05:22:24.133-08:00New York Film Academy<br />New York - United States<br />Philosophy It is the belief of the New York Film Academy that the most significant art form of our time is the moving image. 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It is unique as the national university of the Roman Catholic Church and as the only higher education institution founded by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 following approval by Pope Leo XIII as a graduate and research center, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904.<br /><br />Programs emphasize the liberal arts, professional education, and personal development. The American Cardinals Dinner is put on by the residential US Cardinals each year to raise scholarship funds for CUA. It also has a long history of working with the Knights of Columbus. On November 12, 2007, it was announced that Pope Benedict would visit the campus during his spring 2008 trip to the United States.<br />Contents<br />[hide]<br /><br /> * 1 The University<br /> o 1.1 History<br /> o 1.2 Student life<br /> o 1.3 Athletics<br /> * 2 Campus<br /> * 3 Academics<br /> o 3.1 Research Centers and Facilities<br /> o 3.2 Academic freedom<br /> + 3.2.1 AAUP censure<br /> + 3.2.2 Speaker Policy<br /> * 4 In the news<br /> * 5 Notable Faculty<br /> * 6 Notable alumni<br /> * 7 University Rectors and President<br /> * 8 Board of Trustees<br /> * 9 External links<br /> * 10 References<br /><br />[edit] The University<br /><br />[edit] History<br /><br /> Main article: History of The Catholic University of America<br /><br />The proposal to create a national Catholic university in America reflected the rising size and influence of the nation’s Catholic population and also an ambitious vision of the Church’s role in American life during the 19th century.<br /><br />In 1882 Bishop John Lancaster Spalding went to Rome to obtain Pope Leo XIII's support for the University and persuaded family friend Mary Gwendoline Caldwell to pledge $300,000 to establish it. The original mission of the university was to teach Catholicism and human nature together at the graduate level. By developing new leaders and new knowledge, the University would strengthen and enrich Catholicism in the United States.<br /><br />Many of the founders of the CUA held a vision that included both a sense of the Church’s special role in United States and also a conviction that scientific and humanistic research, informed by the Faith, would only strengthen the Church. They sought to develop an institution like a national university that would promote the Faith in a context of religious freedom, spiritual pluralism, and intellectual rigor.<br /><br />When the University first opened for classes in the fall of 1888, the curriculum consisted of lectures in mental and moral philosophy, English literature, the Sacred Scriptures, and the various branches of theology. At the end of the second term, lectures on canon law were added and the first students were graduated in 1889. In 1904, an undergraduate program was added and it quickly established a reputation for excellence. A survey conducted in 1912 by the federal Bureau of Education placed CUA among the best institutions in the nation at preparing undergraduates for graduate studies.<br /><br />The presence of CUA attracted other Catholic institutions to the area—including colleges, religious orders, and national service organizations. Between 1900 and 1940 more than 50 international Catholic institutions rented or owned property in neighboring Brookland which gave the neighborhood the nickname 'Little Rome.' The period after World War II saw the rise of Catholic visibility in America, and particular prominence for CUA. During the first post-war years, Catholic University experienced a dynamic expansion in enrollment thanks to the G.I. Bill.<br /><br />Today there are over 6,000 students on campus from all 50 states and around the world. The University boasts a world class faculty and, in recent years, has welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan, former Polish president Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and actor Ben Stein to speak.<br /><br />The Catholic Biblical Association of America, publisher of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly, is located in the Catholic University of America.<br /><br />[edit] Student life<br />Gibbons Hall (built in 1911), a residence hall<br />Gibbons Hall (built in 1911), a residence hall<br /><br />There are over 100 registered student clubs and organizations at CUA for a wide variety of interests including athletics, academics, social, Greek life, service, political and religious. The office of University Center, Student Programs and Events maintains an up to date directory of student organizations.<br /><br />Although the Catholic University states that it does not have any Greek life on campus, it in fact has two social Greek organizations and one service Greek organization. Catholic University Greek Life includes Alpha Delta Gamma the National Catholic Social Fraternity–Kappa chapter, Kappa Tau Gamma the local Christian Social-Service Sorority, and Alpha Phi Omega the National Service Fraternity–Zeta Mu chapter which is co-ed.<br /><br />Until May 2007, Catholic University had a student government that included the Undergraduate Student Government with its legislative, academic, judicial, and treasury branches and the Graduate Student Association. During the spring semester of the 2006-2007 academic year, the University Center for Student Planning and Conferences, which oversees Undergraduate Student Government, declared that the student-run government was too inefficient to continue. With the assistance of many students, a committee was formed to think of new ideas for student government. For the 2007-2008 academic year there will be a transitional student government. This government includes a president, treasurers, and class governments and several other positions/departments. Meanwhile, during the academic year the separate committee will help create a permanent student body government for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Director of University Center, Student Programs and Events, William Jonas, stated that he did not think the future of student representation at the University should be called a government. For the 2007-2008 acedemic year student government took the name Cardinal Student Association.<br /><br />The graduate student government is a separate entity and was not affected by the changes during the 2006-2007 academic year. Annual events include week-long Homecoming celebrations, the Mr. CUA competition, and a number of dances including the Beaux Arts Ball, the Mistletoe Ball, and the Athletes Ball. In addition to the radio station WCUA, other campus media outlets include CUA-TV, the campus television station, The Tower, the campus' main weekly newspaper, and CRUX, a literary magazine.<br /><br />While the university welcomes students of all faiths, 84% of undergraduates and 59% of graduate students self-identify as Catholic. Campus ministry has two groups of student ministers: the resident ministers who live in residence halls and minister primarily to upperclassmen and the house members, whose focus of ministry is freshmen.<br /><br />The Friday Night Planning Committee works with the house members to plan activities for Friday nights that are alcohol free. Campus ministry also coordinates university liturgies, plans and runs retreats, provides faith formation including R.C.I.A., and operates the online Prayernet.<br /><br />There are numerous plays and concerts put on by students and professional artists. The DuFour Athletic Center has hosted The Alarm, The Fixx, Black 47, Gavin DeGraw, Brandi Carlile, The Hooters, They Might Be Giants, Howie Day, and The Ataris. Comedy acts include Ben Stein and Big Al Goodwin.<br /><br />The university's Program Board, which puts on many of the concerts on campus as well as the annual Mistletoe Ball, provides other activities for the entire CUA community to enjoy. Previous events include ski trips, advanced screenings of movies, Noise In The Pryz, and the ever-popular, Movies on the Mall.<br /><br />Several off-campus bars and establishments are well-known and loved by alumni and students alike. Johnny K's (formerly known as Kitty O'Shea's, now renamed "The Library," but students still refer to it as "K's"), Colonel Brooks Tavern, Ellis Island, and the new Cardinal's Nest are the four main bars in the neighboring Brookland area.<br /><br />The campus in recent years has experienced an increase in crime. Dozens of cars are stolen from its lots each year, and students have had to deal with numerous assaults at the local subway station, as reported by the campus newspaper, The Tower.[1]<br /><br />[edit] Athletics<br /><br />The Cardinals were originally known as the Red and Black, after the colors they wore, and came to be known as the Cardinals (often the Flying Cardinals, occasionally the Fighting Cardinals) in the mid-1920s. The first recorded football game was played against Mount Saint Mary's College on November 28, 1895 but records indicate earlier track and field events.<br /><br />CUA sponsors 21 NCAA Division III sports teams. The school competes in football in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and in men's baseball, softball, women's volleyball and field hockey, and both men's and women's teams in cross country, soccer, basketball, swimming, lacrosse, tennis, and both indoor and outdoor track and field, in the Landmark Conference. Students also field club teams in sports including horseback riding, ice hockey, and rugby, and row on the club crew team.<br />CUA's Mascot, the Cardinal<br />CUA's Mascot, the Cardinal<br /><br />CUA competed in Division I, where they won a national championship in boxing (1938), the baseball team advanced to the NCAA Division I Tournament in 1977, and the football team appeared in two major bowl games (the 1936 Orange Bowl, which they won and the 1940 Sun Bowl, which they tied), until the academic year of 1981-82, when they decided to move to Division III.<br /><br />Since then, the men's basketball team won the 2001 NCAA Division III National Championship and was the only program in Division III to reach the Sweet Sixteen five consecutive seasons, from 1998-2002. They also reached the postseason in 1993 and 1996. The football team has made three consecutive trips to the Division III playoffs. The track & field team has produced three national champions, while the swimming program has two individual national titles as well. The volleyball team made its first NCAA tournament appearance in 2001 and followed it up in 2002, while the field hockey team advanced to the 2001 ECAC Southern Region championship game. The men's swim team has won four Capitol Athletic Conference titles and three National Catholic Division III championships, while women's swimming has won a Catholic Division III title and softball has an ECAC Southern Region title.<br /><br />Wally Pipp, A.B. 1914, played for the New York Yankees and lost his position as starting firstbaseman to Lou Gehrig at the beginning of Gehrig's streak of 2,130 consecutive games. Ripley's Believe It or Not! once featured Edward Lynch, LL.B. 1924, for making 98 tackles in a single football game.<br /><br />[edit] Campus<br />CUA from the air, with the dome of the National Shrine in the foreground<br />CUA from the air, with the dome of the National Shrine in the foreground<br /><br />The CUA campus is in the residential community of Brookland in Northeast Washington, DC; its main entrance is 620 Michigan Ave., NE. The campus is bound by Michigan Avenue to the south, North Capitol Street to the west, Hawaii Avenue to the north, and John McCormick Road to the east. It is three miles north of the U.S. Capitol Building.<br /><br />The tree-lined campus is 193 acres. Romanesque and modern design dominate among the university’s 55 major buildings. Between McMahon and Gibbons halls and alongside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception runs The Mall, a large strip of grass that is often the site of kickball games and sunbathers. Conte Circle is in the middle of Centennial Village, a cluster of eight residential houses.<br />The Mall, with the National Shrine in the background<br />The Mall, with the National Shrine in the background<br /><br />The Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center was opened in the spring of 2003, bringing student dining services, the campus bookstore, student organization offices, an 800-person ballroom, a convenience store, and more student services under one roof. The John K. Mullen Library completed a $6,000,000 renovation in 2004, significantly improving the lighting and aesthetics of the interior and allowing the classical architecture to better shine through.<br /><br />The Columbus School of Law is on the main campus and is self-contained in its own building with mock courtrooms, a library, chapel, classrooms, and offices. On the Pryzbyla Center side of the building is the Law School Lawn, where the ultimate Frisbee team can often be found. Theological College, the United States' national seminary, is located across Michigan Avenue from the main campus and sits between the Dominican House of Studies, a seminary for the Order of Preachers, and offices for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.<br /><br />In April 2004, the University purchased 49 acres of land from the Armed Forces Retirement Home. The parcel is the largest plot of open space in the District and makes CUA the largest university in DC by land area. There are currently no plans for the parcel other than to secure the property for future growth.<br /><br />In 2007 the University unveiled plans to expand the campus by adding three new dorms to the north side of campus.[2] Groundbreaking for the first building, Opus Hall, was held in March 2007. Construction began in the summer of 2007[3] and is set to be finished before the 2008-2009 school year. Opus Hall will house 420 upper-class students and will be seven stories tall, making it the largest dorm on campus. The three new dorms, when completed, are set to replace the two still functioning dorms on the south side of campus, Conaty and Spellman.<br /><br />The Campus is served by the Brookland-CUA station on the Red Line of the Washington Metro. Union Station, Capitol Hill, and the Smithsonian museums are only a few minutes' ride away. Near campus is the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, the Franciscan Monastery, Trinity University, and the offices of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.<br /><br />A map is available to locate the buildings on campus. Also see the List of buildings at The Catholic University of America.<br /><br />[edit] Academics<br /><br />Catholic University has 11 schools and the Metropolitan College in addition to 21 research centers and facilities. The 11 schools offer Doctor of Philosophy degrees (or appropriate professional degrees) in 41 programs and Master's Degrees in 90 programs. Undergraduate degrees are awarded in 83 programs by six schools: architecture and planning, arts and sciences, engineering, music, nursing and philosophy.<br /><br />Undergraduates combine a liberal arts curriculum in arts and sciences with courses in their major fields of study. Metropolitan College provides programs for adults who wish to earn baccalaureate degrees or participate in continuing education and certificate programs.<br /><br />Catholic University is the only U.S. university with an ecclesiastical faculty of Canon law and is one of the few U.S. universities with ecclesiastical faculties of philosophy and sacred theology. Theological College, the university seminary, has prepared men for the priesthood in many dioceses of the United States.<br /><br />Over 98% of professors have doctoral or terminal degrees and 74% teach undergraduates. Of the full time faculty, 59% are Catholic. Faculty experts regularly appear in the news media.<br /><br />Also see the List of Schools and Academic Programs at The Catholic University of America.<br /><br />[edit] Research Centers and Facilities<br /><br /> * Center for Advanced Training in Cell and Molecular Biology<br /> * Center for Advancement of Catholic Education<br /> * Center for American Catholic Studies<br /> * Center for Catalan Studies<br /> * Center for Irish Studies<br /> * Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies<br /> * Center for Pastoral Studies<br /> * Center for the Study of Culture and Values<br /> * Center for the Study of Early Christianity<br /> * Center for the Study of Energy and Environmental Stewardship<br /> * Center for Ward Method Studies<br /> * Homecare and Telerehabilitation Technology Center<br /> * Institute for Biomolecular Studies<br /> * Institute for Christian Oriental Research<br /> * Institute for Communications Law Studies<br /> * Institute for Sacred Music<br /> * Institute for Social Justice<br /> * Institute of Musical Arts<br /> * Latin American Center for Graduate Studies in Music<br /> * Life Cycle Institute<br /> * Vitreous State Laboratory<br /><br />[edit] Academic freedom<br /><br />The University has made a general statement of policy that the academic freedom of its faculty and students will be respected.[4] It considers academic freedom a "fundamental condition for research and dissemination of information."[4] The policy sets forth its respect for the right and responsibility of its faculty and students to (i) conduct research, (ii) publish their findings, and (iii) discuss ideas according to the principles, sources and methods of their academic disciplines.[4] The University further "sanctions" the investigation of "unexplored phenomena, advancement of knowledge, and critical examination of ideas, old and new" and "accepts the responsibility of protecting both teacher and student from being forced to deny truth that has been discovered or to assert claims that have not been established in the discipline."[4] However, the University specifically provides that "theologians" in the University are "expected to give assent to the teachings of the magisterium in keeping with the various degrees of assent that are called for by authoritative teaching."[4]<br /><br />[edit] AAUP censure<br /><br />In 1990, the American Association of University Professors first censured the Catholic University of America due to its failure to adhere to the AAUP's Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure, and that it found that "unsatisfactory conditions of academic freedom and tenure have been found to prevail" at the Catholic University of America.[5] As of today, the Catholic University remains on the list of censured institutions.[6]<br /><br />[edit] Speaker Policy<br /><br />The University as a policy does not allow outside guests to speak on campus to any audience if they have previously expressed an opinion on abortion rights (as well as other issues) that conflicts with the Catholic Church's official position. That policy in 2003 prevented District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton from speaking in the University bookstore, after she had been invited. [7] In 2004, CUA came under fire for forbidding Stanley Tucci from presenting in a seminar about Italian cinema (after he was already scheduled to do so), because he had lent past support for Planned Parenthood, a pro-choice organization. [8]<br /><br />In a letter to the campus that next month, CUA President David O'Connell wrote:<br /><br /> I consider any pro-choice advocacy — whether deliberate or accidental, whether presented under the guise of academic freedom or right to free speech — as incompatible with that fidelity and not worthy of The Catholic University of America. [1]<br /><br />The next year, in 2005, the school was criticized for initially rejecting an application for a student chapter of the NAACP; one of the reasons officials cited in its rejection was the national organization's pro-choice stance [9]. In 2006 the CUA administration barred a student-run on-campus performance of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. The Editorial Board of the student newspaper The Tower, in supporting the decision to ban the production, stated that "as much as we love variety, diversity and open-mindedness, this University is not the best place for that to flourish." [10]<br /><br />[edit] In the news<br /><br />Besides the school's independent newspaper, The Tower, Catholic University is frequently mentioned in newspapers, television news channels (local and national), and Internet-based news organizations. The university is most notably represented in the news for Catholic and social justice issues. When Pope John Paul II died in 2005, members of the Catholic University administration and other school officials were frequently interviewed by news organizations.[citation needed]<br /><br />In 2007, the school received lots of press from local news organizations when a partially decomposed body was found on the edge of the school's softball field.[11] The local NBC, CBS, FOX, and ABC stations reported on the find for several days. Before the body was found, the police had been alerted to a head found in a 7-Eleven dumpster near the school. A search, including three K-9 units, followed the next morning. After several hours the body was found. Parts of the campus were closed to reporters, and students were escorted from the area.<br /><br />In early 2007, Antonella Barba, a junior architecture major at Catholic University, made it to the top 13 on the sixth season of the popular FOX show, American Idol.[12] Controversy arose when pictures were shown of her posing with a wet T-shirt on in the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.[13] Other nude pictures of her appeared on the Internet soon afterward. Although she was frequently criticized by the judges, she was able to make it so far in the show thanks to the Vote for the Worst campaign. She was voted off of the show before she made it to the top 12 contestants.<br /><br />The school received a lot of press after pictures of the women's lacrosse team were put on the Internet "allegedly showing a male stripper at an off-campus freshman initiation party."[14] The story was reported around the world by ESPN and other sporting news organizations.<br /><br />CUA is commonly cited by D.C. news organizations in stories about safety. The school is located in an area of D.C. that is prone to crime.[citation needed] Over the years many students have been mugged and cars are commonly reported as being stolen. However, due to increased security during the 2006-2007 school year, the rate of crime has significantly dropped.<br /><br />On August 30, 2007, The Catholic University of America, (with the Opus Prize 2004 Foundation, affiliated with The Opus Group), announced that it will award on November 8, one $1 million and two $100,000 Humanity prizes to finalists organizations that contributed to solve most persistent social problems:<br /><br /> * Father John Adams (of SOME (So Others Might Eat), which serves the poor and homeless in Washington, D.C.);<br /> * Brother Stan Goetschalckx, F.C. (founder and director of AHADI International Institute in Tanzania, which educates refugees from Congo, Rwanda and Burundi); and<br /> * Vincentian priest Rev. Norberto Carcellar C.M., (of the Homeless People's Federation Philippines, which helped squatters in Payatas, Quezon City, Philippines living on garbage dump).<br /><br />Victor Nakas of the Catholic University of America, an Opus Prize Foundation partner, said that The Opus Prize is the 1953 vision of founder Gerry Rauenhorst. The 2007 Opus Prize will officially be awarded at Catholic University's Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center.[15][16]<br /><br />[edit] Notable Faculty<br /><br /> * Margaret Martin Barry, Columbus School of Law, Fulbright Scholar<br /> * Sharon Christman (School of music, voice chair), former Metropolitan Opera star<br /> * Clyde Cowan, co-discoverer of the neutrino<br /> * Monsignor Brian Ferme, dean and professor in the School of Canon Law, has served as a consultor for Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2000. He also serves as a consultor for the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts and a referendarius of the Apostolic Signatura.<br /> * Katharine L. Jensen, professor of History, Fulbright Scholar<br /> * Oleg Kalugin, former KGB spy<br /> * Sister Rose McDermott, S.S.J., associate professor of canon law, has served as a consultor for the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life<br /> * Rev. Paul McPartlan, Carl J. Peter Professor of Systematic Theology and Ecumenism, in 2004 was appointed to the International Theological Commission, which advises the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith<br /> * Nelson Minnich, School of Theology and Religious Studies, a member of the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences<br /> * Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., university president, consultor to the Congregation for Catholic Education<br /> * Monsignor Robert Trisco, professor emeritus of theology and religious studies, a member of the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.<br /> * Daniel Saalfeld, English lecturer, Fulbright Scholar<br /> * Monsignor John Wippel, foremost English-speaking scholar on the thought of Thomas Aquinas.<br /> * Theo Holm (1854-1932), botanist[17]<br /><br />[edit] Notable alumni<br /><br />For a more comprehensive list of alumni, see the List of notable CUA alumni.<br /><br />There are many notable alumni of The Catholic University of America, particularly in the arts, in the Church and in public service. Graduates include numerous cardinals, bishops, priests and nuns.<br /><br />Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, ambassadors, governors, state legislators, mayors, and judges have also attended CUA. Additionally, many notable actors, playwrights, and columnists are alumni in addition to film, theatrical and television producers. Others include CEOs, scholars and university presidents.<br /><br />[edit] University Rectors and President<br /><br /> 1. Bishop John J. Keane (1887–1896)<br /> 2. Bishop Thomas J. Conaty (1896–1903)<br /> 3. Bishop Denis J. O’Connell (1903–1909)<br /> 4. Bishop Thomas J. Shahan (1909–1927)<br /> 5. Bishop James Hugh Ryan (1928–1935)<br /> 6. Bishop Joseph M. Corrigan (1936–1942)<br /> 7. Bishop Patrick J. McCormick (1943–1953)<br /> 8. Bishop Bryan J. McEntegart (1953–1957)<br /> 9. Bishop William J. McDonald (1957–1967, last Rector)<br /> 10. Clarence C. Walton, Ph.D. (1969–1978, first President)<br /> 11. Edmund D. Pellegrino, M.D. (1978–1982)<br /> 12. Rev. William J. Byron, S.J. (1982–1992)<br /> 13. Brother Patrick Ellis, F.S.C. (1992–1998)<br /> 14. Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., J.C.D. (1998–present)<br /><br />[edit] Board of Trustees<br /><br />See main article Board of Trustees of The Catholic University of America.<br /><br />CUA was founded by the nation's bishops, and they continue to have a strong presence on the Board of Trustees to this day. Of the 51 trustees (includes President David M. O’Connell) 24 of them are bishops and 8 are cardinals. In addition, there is one nun and two priests making a majority of the board comprised of clergy or religious.<br /><br />[edit] External links<br /><br /> * The Catholic University of America – official site<br /> * Undergraduate Student Government – represents 3,050 undergraduate students<br /> * Selected images and prints of the Catholic University of America – Online images of CUA<br /> * Campus Ministry – CUA Campus Ministry<br /> * Maps and aerial photos for [show location on an interactive map] 38°56′10″N 77°00′00″W / 38.93611, -77Coordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 38°56′10″N 77°00′00″W / 38.93611, -77<br /> o Maps from Google Maps, Live Search Maps, WikiMapia, Yahoo! Maps, or MapQuest<br /> o Topographic maps from TopoZone<br /> o Landuse survey from GlobalGuide<br /><br />Student Media:<br /><br /> * The Tower – Independent student newspaper<br /> * CRUX Magazine for the Creative Arts – literary magazine<br /> * WCUA Radio – Internet radio station (CUA's Student Organization of the 2004-2005 Year)<br /> * The Cardinal – Undergraduate student yearbook<br /><br />Student Government:<br /><br /> * Graduate Student Association – advocates for 3,150 graduate and law students<br /> * Undergraduate Student Government – represents 3,050 undergraduate students<br /><br />Student Organizations<br /><br /> * CUA College Republicans – Catholic University's College Republican chapter, the group motivates students to vote Republican, help campaign for Republican candidates, etc. Helps secure internships and other types of opportunities for students.<br /> * CUA College Democrats – Represents and provides opportunities for students interested in Democratic politics<br /> * CUA Program Board – Program Board<br /><br />[edit] References<br /><br /> 1. ^ http://media.www.cuatower.com/media/storage/paper225/news/2006/03/10/News/On.Campus.Assault.Robbery.Carjacking.Reported.Last.Week-1684115.shtml<br /> 2. ^ http://media.www.cuatower.com/media/storage/paper225/news/2007/02/09/News/campus.Gothic.Dorm.Set.For.Spot.Near.Flather-2711250.shtml<br /> 3. ^ http://media.www.cuatower.com/media/storage/paper225/news/2007/03/16/News/Construction.Begins.For.Opus.Hall-2778566.shtml<br /> 4. ^ a b c d e Statement on Academic Freedom<br /> 5. ^ AAUP, Censured Administrations, http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/protectrights/academicfreedom/censuredadmins.htm (last visited June 27, 2007).<br /> 6. ^ Id.<br /> 7. ^ Washington Post, January 21, 2005<br /> 8. ^ Washington Post, September 17, 2004<br /> 9. ^ The Tower, April 22, 2005<br /> 10. ^ The Tower, February 3, 2006<br /> 11. ^ http://media.www.cuatower.com/media/storage/paper225/news/2007/03/16/News/Body-Found.Near.Softball.Field-2778557.shtml<br /> 12. ^ http://media.www.cuatower.com/media/storage/paper225/news/2007/02/16/News/Barba.Will.Continue.On.In.American.Idols.final.24-2730808.shtml<br /> 13. ^ http://media.www.cuatower.com/media/storage/paper225/news/2007/03/09/News/Barba.Eliminated.From.Idol.After.Photo.Controversy-2771801.shtml<br /> 14. ^ http://www.nbc4.com/news/9237806/detail.html<br /> 15. ^ Multi-Housing News, Opus Group Announces Finalists of $1M Humanity Prize<br /> 16. ^ PrNewWire, $1 Million Opus Prize Finalists Announced<br /> 17. ^ Tucker, A.O., Poston, M.E. & Iltis, H.H. (1989) History of the LCU Herbarium, 1895-1986. Taxon 38 (2): 196-203.<br /><br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />Old Dominion Athletic Conference<br />Bridgewater • Catholic† • Eastern Mennonite‡ • Emory & Henry • Guilford • Hampden–Sydney • Hollins‡ • Lynchburg‡ • Randolph‡ • Randolph–Macon • Roanoke‡ • Sweet Briar‡ • Virginia Wesleyan‡ • Washington & Lee<br />† football-only member ‡ no-football member<br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />Colleges and Universities in the District of Columbia<br />American • Catholic • Corcoran • Gallaudet • George Washington • Georgetown • Howard • National Defense • SAIS • Southeastern • Strayer • Trinity • UDC<br />[show]<br />v • d • e<br />Landmark Conference<br />The Catholic University of America • Drew University • Goucher College • Juniata College • Moravian College • Susquehanna University • United States Merchant Marine Academy • University of Scranton<br />Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catholic_University_of_America"<br /><br />Categories: All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements since October 2007 | Articles with unsourced statements since July 2007 | Pages requiring geodata verification | The Catholic University of America | Educational institutions established in 1887 | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools | Pontifical Universities | Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States | Universities and colleges in Washington, D.C. | Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada | Christianity in Washington, D.C. | Oak Ridge Associated Universities<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-8219639165399910325?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893694820562331394.post-13464112947597635432007-11-21T05:12:00.000-08:002007-11-21T05:14:38.847-08:00n higher education, college and university rankings are listings of universities and liberal arts colleges in an order determined by any combination of factors. Rankings can be based on subjectively perceived "quality," on some combination of empirical statistics, or on surveys of educators, scholars, students, prospective students, or others. Rankings are often consulted by prospective students and their parents in the university and college admissions process.<br /><br />In addition to rankings of institutions, there are also rankings of specific academic programs, departments, and schools. Rankings are conducted by magazines and newspapers and in some instances by academic practitioners. For instance, for ranking of law programs, see Law School Rankings.<br /><br />Rankings may vary significantly from country to country. A Cornell University study found that the rankings in the United States significantly affected colleges' applications and admissions.[citation needed] In the United Kingdom, several newspapers publish league tables which rank universities.<br />Contents<br />[hide]<br /><br /> * 1 International rankings from regional organizations<br /> o 1.1 Academic Ranking of World Universities<br /> o 1.2 Professional Ranking of World Universities<br /> o 1.3 Newsweek<br /> o 1.4 The Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings<br /> o 1.5 Webometrics<br /> o 1.6 G-Factor<br /> o 1.7 Wuhan University<br /> * 2 Regional and national rankings<br /> o 2.1 Canada<br /> o 2.2 European Union<br /> + 2.2.1 France<br /> + 2.2.2 Germany<br /> + 2.2.3 Ireland<br /> + 2.2.4 Italy<br /> + 2.2.5 Switzerland<br /> + 2.2.6 UK<br /> o 2.3 USA<br /> + 2.3.1 U.S. News & World Report College and University rankings<br /> + 2.3.2 Faculty Scholarly Productivity rankings<br /> + 2.3.3 The Top American Research Universities<br /> + 2.3.4 Vanguard College Rankings of research-doctorate universities<br /> + 2.3.5 Washington Monthly College rankings<br /> + 2.3.6 Other rankings of US universities<br /> * 3 Criticism (North America)<br /> o 3.1 2007 movement<br /> * 4 References<br /> * 5 See also<br /> * 6 External links<br /><br />[edit] International rankings from regional organizations<br /><br />Several regional organizations provide worldwide rankings, including:<br /><br />[edit] Academic Ranking of World Universities<br /><br />The much-publicized Academic Ranking of World Universities [1] compiled by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which was a large-scale Chinese project to provide independent rankings of universities around the world primarily to measure the gap between Chinese and "world class" universities. The results have often been cited by The Economist magazine in ranking universities of the world [2]. As with all rankings, there are issues of methodology, and one of the primary criticisms of the ranking is its bias towards the natural sciences, over other subjects and science journals in the Anglosphere. This is evidenced by the inclusion of criteria such as the volume of articles published by Science or Nature (both Journals devoted to the natural sciences published in English), or the number of Nobel Prize winners (which are predominantly awarded to the physical sciences) and Fields Medalists (mathematics).<br /><br />[edit] Professional Ranking of World Universities<br /><br />In contrast to of the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Professional Ranking of World Universities established in 2007 by the École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris intends to measure the efficiency of each university on a professional basis. Its main compilation criterion is the number of Chief Executive Officers (or number 1 executive equivalent) in the among the "500 leading worldwide companies" as measured by revenue who studied in each university. This is based on the Fortune Global 500 2006 ranking. The Academic Ranking of World Universities and the Professional Ranking of World Universities could be considered as complementary and not exclusive since the first one measures the ability of the university to train academically preeminent people while the second one measures its ability to economically train preeminent ones.<br /><br />[edit] Newsweek<br /><br />In August 2006, the Newsweek magazine of US published a ranking of the Top 100 Global Universities, utilizing selected criteria from two rankings (Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and The Times Higher Education), with the additional criterion of library holdings (number of volumes). It aimed at 'taking into account openness and diversity, as well as distinction in research'.[1]<br /><br />[edit] The Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings<br /><br />The Times Higher Education Supplement, a British publication, in association with Quacquarelli Symonds, annually publishes the THES - QS World University Rankings, a list of 200 ranked universities from around the world. The full list is available on the QS site. However, when one compares THES - QS ranking with that of others, one will note that there are many more non-American universities that populate the upper tier of the THES ranking. Furthermore, it is to be noted that THES - QS ranking also faces criticism due to the more subjective nature of its assessment criteria, which are largely based on a 'peer review' system of 1000 academics in various fields.<br /><br />[edit] Webometrics<br /><br />The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities is produced by the Cybermetrics Lab (CINDOC), a unit of the National Research Council (CSIC), the main public research body in Spain. It offers information about more than 3,000 universities according to their web-presence (a computerised assessment of the size and sophistication of the website).<br /><br />The Webometrics Ranking is built from a database of over 11,000 universities and more than 5,000 research centers. The Top 3,000 universities are shown in the main rank, but even more are covered in the regional lists. Institutions from developing countries benefit from this policy as they obtain knowledge of their current position even if they are not World-Class Universities.<br /><br />The ranking started in 2004 and is based on a combined indicator that takes into account both the volume of the Web contents and the visibility and impact of this web publications according to the number of external inlinks they received. The ranking is updated every January and July, providing Web indicators for universities and research centres worldwide. This approach takes into account the wide range of scientific activities represented in the academic websites, frequently overlooked by the bibliometric indicators.<br /><br />Webometric indicators are provided to show the commitment of the institutions to Web publication. Thus, Universities of high academic quality may be ranked lower than expected due to a restrained web publication policy. One refinement of the Webometric is the G-factor ranking (see below).<br /><br />[edit] G-Factor<br /><br />One refinement of the Webometrics approach is the G-Factor methodology, which counts the number of links only from other university websites. The G-Factor is an indicator of the popularity or importance of each university's website from the combined perspectives of the creators of many other university websites. It is therefore a kind of extensive and objective peer review of a university through its website - in social network theory terminology, the G-Factor measures the nodality of each university's website in the network of university websites.<br /><br />[edit] Wuhan University<br /><br />Another ranking is by Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation of Wuhan University (a top 10 university in China, mainland). The ranking is based on Essential Science Indicators (ESI), which provides data of journal article publication counts and citation frequencies in over 11,000 journals around the world in 22 research fields. The website for this global university ranking by Wuhan University has been translated into English.<br /><br />[edit] Regional and national rankings<br /><br />The following regional and national rankings are presented based on alphabetical ordering of the respective ranking's focal country followed by its title.<br /><br />[edit] Canada<br /><br />Maclean's, a news magazine in Canada, ranks Canadian Universities on an annual basis known as the Maclean’s University Rankings. [3] The criteria used by the magazine are based upon a number of factors, which include characteristics of the student body, classes, faculty, finances, the library, and reputation. The rankings are split into three categories: primarily undergraduate (schools that focus on undergraduate studies with few to no graduate programs), comprehensive (schools that focus on undergraduate studies but have a healthy selection of graduate programs), and medical doctoral (schools that have a very wide selection of graduate programs).<br /><br />These rankings have received scrutiny and criticism from universities. For example, the University of Calgary produced a formal study examining the methodology of the ranking, illuminating the factors that determined the university's rank, and criticizing certain aspects of the methodology. In addition, the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto have both expressed displeasure over Maclean's ranking system. A notable difference between rankings in the United States and Maclean's rankings, however, is that Maclean's does not include privately-funded universities in its rankings. However, the vast majority and the best-known universities in Canada are publicly funded.<br /><br />Beginning in September 2006, a number of Canadian universities jointly refused to participate in Maclean's survey. [4] The president of the University of Alberta, Indira Samarasekera, wrote of this protest that Maclean's initially filed a "Freedom of Information" request but that "it was too late" for the universities to respond. Samarasekera further stated, "Most of [the universities] had already posted the data online, and we directed Maclean’s staff to our Web sites. In instances where the magazine staff couldn’t find data on our Web site, they chose to use the previous year’s data."[2]<br /><br />[edit] European Union<br /><br />The European Commission also weighed in on the issue, when it compiled a list of the 22 European universities with the highest scientific impact [5], measuring universities in terms of the impact of their scientific output. This ranking was compiled as part of the Third European Report on Science & Technology Indicators [6], prepared by the Directorate General for Science and Research of the European Commission in 2003 (updated 2004).<br /><br />Being an official document of the European Union (from the office of the EU commissioner for science and technology), which took several years of specialist effort to compile, it can be regarded as a highly reliable source (the full report, containing almost 500 pages of statistics is available for download free from the EU website). Unlike the other rankings, it only explicitly considers the top European institutions, but ample comparison statistics with the rest of the world are provided in the full report.<br /><br />In this ranking, the top 2 European universities are also Oxford and Cambridge, as in the Jiao Tong and Times ranking. This ranking, however, stresses more the scientific quality of the institution, as opposed to its size or perceived prestige. Thus smaller, technical universities, such as Eindhoven (Netherlands) and München (Germany) are ranked third, behind Cambridge. The report does not provide a direct comparison between European and US/world universities - although it does compute complex scientific impact score, measured against a world average.<br /><br />[edit] France<br /><br />The "Le_Nouvel_Observateur"[3] and other popular magazines occasionally offer rankings (in French) of universities, "Grandes Ecoles" and their preparatory schools, "les prepas".<br /><br />[edit] Germany<br /><br />The English version of the German CHE University Ranking is provided by the DAAD.<br /><br />[edit] Ireland<br /><br />The Sunday Times compiles a league of Irish universities [7] based a mix of criteria, for example:<br /><br /> * Average points needed in the Leaving Certificate (end-of-secondary-school examination) for entry into an undergraduate course<br /> * Completion rates, staff-student ratio and research efficiency<br /> * Quality of accommodation and sports facilities<br /> * Non-standard entry (usually mature students or students from deprived neighbourhoods)<br /><br />[edit] Italy<br /><br />Every year La Repubblica, in collaboration with CENSIS compiles a league of Italian universities. http://www.repubblica.it/speciale/2007/guida_universita/index.html<br /><br />[edit] Switzerland<br /><br />The swissUp Ranking provides a ranking for Swiss university and polytechnic students. The rankings are based on comparisons with German and Austrian universities.<br /><br />[edit] UK<br /><br /> See also: League tables of British universities<br /><br />HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) oversees three yearly statistical returns (Financial, Student and Staff) which must be compiled by every HEI in the UK. These are then disseminated into usable statistics which make up a major part of the HE ranking e.g. Student Staff Ratio, Number of Academic Staff with Doctorates, Money spent on Student Service etc.<br /><br />The Research Assessment Exercises (RAE) are attempts by the UK government to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British Universities. Each subject, called a unit of assessment is given a ranking by a peer review panel. The rankings are used in the allocation of funding each university receives from the government. The last assessment was made in 2001. The RAE provides quality ratings for research across all disciplines. Panels use a standard scale to award a rating for each submission. Ratings range from 1 to 5*, according to how much of the work is judged to reach national or international levels of excellence. Higher education institutions (HEIs) which take part receive grants from one of the four higher education funding bodies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.<br /><br />Standards of undergraduate teaching are assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), an independent body established by the UK's universities and other higher education institutions in 1997. The QAA was under contract to the Higher Education Funding Council for England to assess quality for universities in England in a system of subject review. This replaced a previous system of Teaching Quality Assessments (TQAs) which aimed to assess the administrative, policy and procedural framework within which teaching took place did directly assess teaching quality. As this system of universal inspection was hugely burdensome, it was replaced by a system of information provision, one part of which is a national student survey which has been run three times, and publishes scores which have been used by the league table industry. The rankings have had to create artificial differences, however, as students are generally very satisfied.<br /><br />[edit] USA<br /><br />[edit] U.S. News & World Report College and University rankings<br /><br />The best-known American college and university rankings [8] have been compiled since 1983 by the magazine U.S. News & World Report and are based upon data which U.S. News collects from each educational institution either from an annual survey sent to each school or from the school's website. It is also based upon opinion surveys of university faculty and administrators who do not belong to the school. [4] . The college rankings were not published in 1984, but were published in all years since. The precise methodology used by the U.S. News rankings has changed many times, and the data are not all available to the public, so peer review of the rankings is limited. As a result, many other rankings arose and seriously challenged the result and methodology of US News's ranking, as shown in other rankings of US universities section below.<br />Top 40 "National Universities" according to US News & World Report, 2007<br />Top 40 "National Universities" according to US News & World Report, 2007<br /><br />The U.S. News rankings, unlike some other such lists, create a strict hierarchy of colleges and universities in their "top tier," rather than ranking only groups or "tiers" of schools; the individual schools' order changes significantly every year the rankings are published. The most important factors in the rankings are:<br /><br /> * Peer assessment: a survey of the institution's reputation among presidents, provosts, and deans of admission of other institutions<br /> * Retention: six-year graduation rate and first-year student retention rate<br /> * Student selectivity: standardized test scores of admitted students, proportion of admitted students in upper percentiles of their high-school class, and proportion of applicants accepted<br /> * Faculty resources: average class size, faculty salary, faculty degree level, student-faculty ratio, and proportion of full-time faculty<br /> * Financial resources: per-student spending<br /> * Graduation rate performance: difference between expected and actual graduation rate<br /> * Alumni giving rate<br /><br />All these factors are combined according to statistical weights determined by U.S. News. The weighting is often changed by U.S. News from year to year, and is not empirically determined (the National Opinion Research Center methodology review said that these weights "lack any defensible empirical or theoretical basis"). Critics have charged that U.S. News intentionally changes its methodology every year so that the rankings change and they can sell more magazines. The first four such factors account for the great majority of the U.S. News ranking (80%, according to U.S. News's 2005 methodology), and the "reputational measure" (which surveys high-level administrators at similar institutions about their perceived quality ranking of each college and university) is especially important to the final ranking (accounting by itself for 25% of the ranking according to the 2005 methodology).[5]<br /><br />A New York Times article reported that, given the U.S. News weighting methodology, "it's easy to guess who's going to end up on top: Harvard, Yale and Princeton round out the first three essentially every year. In fact, when asked how he knew his system was sound, Mel Elfin, the rankings' founder, often answered that he knew it because those three schools always landed on top. When a new lead statistician, Amy Graham, changed the formula in 1999 to what she considered more statistically valid, the California Institute of Technology jumped to first place. Ms. Graham soon left, and a slightly modified system pushed Princeton back to No. 1 the next year."[6] A San Francisco Chronicle article argues that almost all of US News factors are redundant and can be boiled down to one characteristic: the size of the college or university's endowment."[7]<br /><br />[edit] Faculty Scholarly Productivity rankings<br /><br />The Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index by Academic Analytics ranks universities based on faculty publications, citations, research grants and awards.[8][9] A total of 354 institutions are studied.<br /><br />[edit] The Top American Research Universities<br /><br />A research ranking of American universities is researched and published in the Top American Research Universities by University of Florida TheCenter. The list has been published since 2000. The measurement used in this report is based on data such as research publications, citations, recognitions and funding. The information used can be found in public-accessible materials, reducing the possibility of manipulation. The research method is consistent from year to year and any changes are explained in the publication itself. References from other studies are cited.<br /><br />[edit] Vanguard College Rankings of research-doctorate universities<br /><br />The Vanguard College Rankings are a profile of the top colleges and universities in the United States. These rankings apply data compiled by the National Research Council (NRC). Because the NRC studies attempt to depict "scholarly quality of program faculty" in American universities, the Vanguard Rankings include institutional qualities such as faculty research achievements, faculty citation patterns, and reputation by field.<br /><br />[edit] Washington Monthly College rankings<br /><br />The Washington Monthly's "College Rankings" began as a research report in 2005 and introduced its first official rankings in the September 2006 issue. It offers American university and college rankings [10] based upon the following criteria:<br /><br /> * a. "how well it performs as an engine of social mobility (ideally helping the poor to get rich rather than the very rich to get very, very rich)"<br /> * b. "how well it does in fostering scientific and humanistic research"<br /> * c. "how well it promotes an ethic of service to country" [11].<br /><br />[edit] Other rankings of US universities<br /><br />Other organizations which compile general US annual college and university rankings include the Fiske Guide to Colleges, Princeton Review, and College Prowler. Many specialized rankings are available in guidebooks for undergraduate and graduate students, dealing with individual student interests, fields of study, and other concerns such as geographical location, financial aid, and affordability.<br /><br />One commercial ranking service is Top Tier Educational Services. [9] Student centered criterion are used and despite the two year completely updated study, the rankings are updated every quarter from new input data. The criterion uses subjective data, such as peer assessment, desirability, and objective data, such as SAT, GPA.<br /><br />Such new rankings schemes measures what decision makers think as opposed to why. They may or may not augment these statistics for reputation with hard, qualitative information. The authors discuss their rankings system and methodology with students but do not share their specific research tools or formulas. Again, the problem with such a ranking that uses subjective opinions is that it is very prone to personal bias, prejudice and bounded rationality. Also, public universities will be penalized because besides an academic mission, they have a social mission. They simply cannot charge as much money, or be as selective, as private universities. Also, the fact that the ranking service is a commercial company raises the question whether there are any hidden business motives behind its rankings.<br /><br />Among the rankings dealing with individual fields of study is the Philosophical Gourmet Report or "Leiter Report" (after its founding author, Brian Leiter of the University of Texas at Austin), a ranking of philosophy departments. This report has been at least as controversial within its field as the general U.S. News rankings, attracting criticism from many different viewpoints. Notably, practitioners of continental philosophy, who perceive the Leiter report as unfair to their field, have compiled alternative rankings.<br /><br />Avery et al. recently published a working paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research titled "A Revealed Preference Ranking of U.S. Colleges and Universities." Rather than ranking programs by traditional criteria, their analysis uses a statistical model based on applicant preferences. They based their data on the applications and outcome of 3,240 high school students. The authors feel that their ranking is less subject to manipulation compared to conventional rankings (see criticism below).<br /><br />The Gourman Report, which was last published in 1996, ranked the quality of undergraduate majors.<br /><br />[edit] Criticism (North America)<br /><br /> Main article: Criticism of college and university rankings (North America)<br /><br />American college and university ranking systems have drawn criticism from within and outside higher education in Canada and the United States. Some institutions critical of the ranking systems include Reed College, Alma College, St. John's College, Earlham College, MIT, and Stanford University.<br /><br />[edit] 2007 movement<br /><br /> Main article: Criticism of college and university rankings (2007 United States)<br /><br />On 19 June 2007, during the annual meeting of the Annapolis Group, members discussed the letter to college presidents asking them not to participate in the "reputation survey" section of the U.S. News and World Report survey (this section comprises 25% of the ranking). As a result, "a majority of the approximately 80 presidents at the meeting said that they did not intend to participate in the U.S. News reputational rankings in the future." [12] However, the decision to fill out the reputational survey or not will be left up to each individual college as: "the Annapolis Group is not a legislative body and any decision about participating in the US News rankings rests with the individual institutions." [13] The statement also said that its members "have agreed to participate in the development of an alternative common format that presents information about their colleges for students and their families to use in the college search process." [14] This database will be web based and developed in conjunction with higher education organizations including the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Council of Independent Colleges.<br /><br />U.S. News and World Report editor Robert Morse issued a response on 22 June 2007 in which he argued, "in terms of the peer assessment survey, we at U.S. News firmly believe the survey has significant value because it allows us to measure the "intangibles" of a college that we can't measure through statistical data. Plus, the reputation of a school can help get that all-important first job and plays a key part in which grad school someone will be able to get into. The peer survey is by nature subjective, but the technique of asking industry leaders to rate their competitors is a commonly accepted practice. The results from the peer survey also can act to level the playing field between private and public colleges." [15]In reference to the alternative database discussed by the Annapolis Group, Morse also argued, "It's important to point out that the Annapolis Group's stated goal of presenting college data in a common format has been tried before [...] U.S. News has been supplying this exact college information for many years already. And it appears that NAICU will be doing it with significantly less comparability and functionality. U.S. News first collects all these data (using an agreed-upon set of definitions from the Common Data Set). Then we post the data on our website in easily accessible, comparable tables. In other words, the Annapolis Group and the others in the NAICU initiative actually are following the lead of U.S. News." [16]<br /><br />[edit] References<br /><br /> 1. ^ The Top 100 Global Universities - 2006. Retrieved, August 15, 2006.<br /> 2. ^ Samarasekera, Indira (2 April 2007). Rising Up Against Rankings. Inside Higher Ed.<br /> 3. ^ http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Nouvel_Observateur<br /> 4. ^ America's Best Colleges. U.S. News and World Report (2007).<br /> 5. ^ A review of US News ranking by NORC<br /> 6. ^ Thompson, Nicholas (2003): "The Best, The Top, The Most;" The New York Times, August 3, 2003, Education Life Supplement, p. 24<br /> 7. ^ Rojstaczer, Stuart. "College rankings are mostly about money", San Francisco Chronicle, September 3, 2001. Retrieved on 2006-12-11. <br /> 8. ^ Academic Analytics<br /> 9. ^ The Chronicle of Higher Education<br /> 10. ^ The Washington Monthly College Rankings<br /> 11. ^ The Washington Monthly's Annual College Guide<br /> 12. ^ Jaschik, Scott (20 June 2007). More Momentum Against ‘U.S. News’. Inside Higher Ed.<br /> 13. ^ ANNAPOLIS GROUP STATEMENT ON RANKINGS AND RATINGS. Annapolis Group (19 June 2007).<br /> 14. ^ ANNAPOLIS GROUP STATEMENT ON RANKINGS AND RATINGS. Annapolis Group (19 June 2007).<br /> 15. ^ Morse, Robert (22 June 2007). About the Annapolis Group's Statement. U.S. News and World Report.<br /> 16. ^ Morse, Robert (22 June 2007). About the Annapolis Group's Statement. U.S. News and World Report.<br /><br />[edit] See also<br /><br /> * College Prowler<br /> * Law School Rankings<br /> * MBA program rankings<br /> * Princeton Review<br /> * U.S. News & World Report<br /><br />[edit] External links<br /><br /> * Paked - THES World University Rankings 2006<br /> * TIMES Higher Education - official website<br /> * QS - official website<br /> * Webometrics Ranking of World Universities 2007<br /> * Education, & Social Science Library - College and University Rankings<br /> * Higher Education Supplement from London out of Times<br /> * Directory of world-wide accredited Universities by web popularity ranking<br /><br /> * A good comparison of all the rankings and their impact on students<br /><br />Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_and_university_rankings"<br /><br />Categories: All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements since August 2007 | University and college rankings | Educational assessment and evaluation<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6893694820562331394-1346411294759763543?l=s-u1.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lockathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428962038056534611noreply@blogger.com0