Northwest Nazarene University Administration Building (photo by Dan Wiese).
NNU named one of the best western colleges
Nampa, Idaho
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) was awarded the "Best in the West" distinction by The Princeton Review. NNU is one of 120 colleges and universities named in the western region, which spans a geographical area from Houston, Texas, to Seattle, Washington.
"Universities are selected primarily for their excellent academic programs and take into account what each school's customers—their students—report to us about their campus experiences on our 80-question student survey," states Robert Franek, Princeton Review's vice president of publishing.
The Princeton Review distinction was well received by NNU President David Alexander. "The quality of our students and their academic and spiritual experience is of significant importance to us. The NNU faculty and their commitment to delivering a thought-provoking, inspired educational experience for students, preparing them well for professional careers, is credited in this acknowledgment as a "Best Western College."
Unlike other ranking institutions, the Princeton Review does not use a mathematical formula when rating colleges, but instead relies heavily on student opinion. Current students respond to a survey about their school's academics/administration, campus life, student body, and themselves.
This unique college guide allows students to provide open-ended responses about the university. Students and the Princeton Review had this to say about academic life on campus, "The average student at NNU is 'someone with a belief in God and a desire to continue their education with God as a focal point.' NNU students describe themselves as 'very friendly and intelligent.' 'They listen well in class, work hard to get a good grade, are friendly to everyone and have a good balance between social life and academic life.'"
"The goal at Northwest Nazarene University is to teach students 'to use their talents to the best of their ability for God's glory.' As such, a 'strong Christian atmosphere' pervades the NNU campus and the notably broad core curriculum includes 'Biblical courses.' Popular majors include education, business, nursing, and Christian ministry," reports The Princeton Review. "Everyone is accessible, from the guy who sweeps the floors up to the president," says a communications major.
Students also said, "The size of the school makes it possible to know nearly everyone. There are a lot of fun traditions and events that the student body is involved in. Intramural sports are quite popular and varsity sports are a big deal. When there's a game, you'll most likely find several hundred people there."
"An important central component of NNU's mission is to connect the heart and mind in the development of well-rounded students. The insights shared by students give credence to NNU's academic rigor, spiritual climate, and caliber of students, and their ability to balance social and academic responsibilities," said Eric Forseth, vice president for Enrollment Services and Marketing.
The Princeton Review is a New York City-based company known for its test-prep courses, education services, and books. It is not affiliated with Princeton University and is not a magazine.
--NNU
"Universities are selected primarily for their excellent academic programs and take into account what each school's customers—their students—report to us about their campus experiences on our 80-question student survey," states Robert Franek, Princeton Review's vice president of publishing.
The Princeton Review distinction was well received by NNU President David Alexander. "The quality of our students and their academic and spiritual experience is of significant importance to us. The NNU faculty and their commitment to delivering a thought-provoking, inspired educational experience for students, preparing them well for professional careers, is credited in this acknowledgment as a "Best Western College."
Unlike other ranking institutions, the Princeton Review does not use a mathematical formula when rating colleges, but instead relies heavily on student opinion. Current students respond to a survey about their school's academics/administration, campus life, student body, and themselves.
This unique college guide allows students to provide open-ended responses about the university. Students and the Princeton Review had this to say about academic life on campus, "The average student at NNU is 'someone with a belief in God and a desire to continue their education with God as a focal point.' NNU students describe themselves as 'very friendly and intelligent.' 'They listen well in class, work hard to get a good grade, are friendly to everyone and have a good balance between social life and academic life.'"
"The goal at Northwest Nazarene University is to teach students 'to use their talents to the best of their ability for God's glory.' As such, a 'strong Christian atmosphere' pervades the NNU campus and the notably broad core curriculum includes 'Biblical courses.' Popular majors include education, business, nursing, and Christian ministry," reports The Princeton Review. "Everyone is accessible, from the guy who sweeps the floors up to the president," says a communications major.
Students also said, "The size of the school makes it possible to know nearly everyone. There are a lot of fun traditions and events that the student body is involved in. Intramural sports are quite popular and varsity sports are a big deal. When there's a game, you'll most likely find several hundred people there."
"An important central component of NNU's mission is to connect the heart and mind in the development of well-rounded students. The insights shared by students give credence to NNU's academic rigor, spiritual climate, and caliber of students, and their ability to balance social and academic responsibilities," said Eric Forseth, vice president for Enrollment Services and Marketing.
The Princeton Review is a New York City-based company known for its test-prep courses, education services, and books. It is not affiliated with Princeton University and is not a magazine.
--NNU