1 option
New England College / Cynthia Burns Martin ; foreword by Alexander "Lex" Scourby.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Martin, Cynthia Burns, author.
- Series:
- Campus history series.
- The Campus History Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Universities and colleges--New Hampshire--History.
- Universities and colleges.
- Henniker (N.H.)--History--Pictorial works.
- Henniker (N.H.).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (209 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2016]
- Summary:
- Throughout its history, New England College has been recognized for innovative academic programs and leadership in experiential education. Founded in 1946 to offer educational opportunities to veterans eager to return to the workforce, the college pioneered an accelerated and demanding three-year degree program, unique at that time. From the earliest years to the present day, the faculty has included practitioners active in their fields and fostered learning partnerships with external organizations. In 1971, the college acquired a British campus and became one of the first American institutions to offer students a full four-year degree program outside of the United States, an innovation in cross-cultural experiential education. In recent years, the college has effectively utilized technological advancements to extend the reach of its creative and supportive learning community, while still challenging individuals to transform themselves and their world, maintaining a curriculum focused on experiential learning, and fostering collaborative relationships among members of the community.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781439658826
- 143965882X
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.