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Post by AggiePride on Sept 10, 2018 8:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by marchingband1969 on Sept 10, 2018 23:02:49 GMT -5
Winston Salem State's President put out a letter protesting these ratings because he believes they don't evaluate what HBCUs really do. Here's his letter...
Letter from Chancellor Robinson – U.S. News Rankings
Dear Ram Family,
Next week, U.S. News & World Report will release its 2019 college rankings. You will undoubtedly see many universities touting their place on the list. Winston-Salem State University will not be. But not for the reason you think.
For the past several years, WSSU has declined to fill out the annual peer evaluations and statistical surveys that U.S. News uses to compile its rankings. We have done so deliberately. We believe the rankings do not measure the metrics we feel are important: the number of low-income students admitted and graduated, the low cost of tuition, and the high employment outcomes after graduation.
At WSSU, we are proud that we rate number one in the University of North Carolina System for students having jobs in North Carolina after graduation. We are proud that our health sciences graduates pass their licensure exams at rates far above the national average. We are proud that our students graduate at the highest rate of any of the minority-serving schools in the UNC System. And we are proud to have appeared in the Top 20 in the nation for four years on the Social Mobility Index (SMI), which evaluates how we are fulfilling our goal of helping students succeed in life while having a positive and long-lasting economic impact on our state and nation.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings feed the myth that the most selective schools and the schools who spend the most money are superior to schools like WSSU, which place priority on access and affordability. These rankings require focus in areas that are antithetical to our historical mission. You will note that we highlight rankings that evaluate the quality of our academic programs, the value we provide to our students, the outcomes of our graduates, or our commitment to student success. Our emphasis has been and will continue to be on offering an educational experience that provides students with the essential skills they need to be successful in our ever-changing global world while simultaneously making an impact on the economic lives of families across this state.
Sincerely,
Elwood L. Robinson, Ph.D.
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Post by AggiePride on Sept 11, 2018 12:44:08 GMT -5
I agree with his concern. Two things that stand out to me all of NCs public hbcus are in the top thirties, so it is reasonable to surmise that WSSU would have been in the top half. The second thing is he being objective or only selecting to participate in publications that WSSU is more highly regarded.
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Post by DOOMS on Sept 11, 2018 12:53:48 GMT -5
I take issue with utilizing the term "we are proud that" in describing the successes of the programs. You're stating facts, state them as facts as opposed to emotionally charged statements. It comes across a lot stronger in my opinion.
Instead he should have stated:
At WSSU, we rate number one in the University of North Carolina System for students having jobs in North Carolina after graduation. Our health sciences graduates pass their licensure exams at rates far above the national average. Our students graduate at the highest rate of any of the minority-serving schools in the UNC System. And we have appeared in the Top 20 in the nation for four years on the Social Mobility Index (SMI), which evaluates how we are fulfilling our goal of helping students succeed in life while having a positive and long-lasting economic impact on our state and nation.
In this instance, stating how proud you are denotes a feeling of not measuring up in the first place. Stating what you have to offer shows you measure up and exceed.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Sept 11, 2018 15:10:56 GMT -5
I take issue with utilizing the term "we are proud that" in describing the successes of the programs. You're stating facts, state them as facts as opposed to emotionally charged statements. It comes across a lot stronger in my opinion. Instead he should have stated: At WSSU, we rate number one in the University of North Carolina System for students having jobs in North Carolina after graduation. Our health sciences graduates pass their licensure exams at rates far above the national average. Our students graduate at the highest rate of any of the minority-serving schools in the UNC System. And we have appeared in the Top 20 in the nation for four years on the Social Mobility Index (SMI), which evaluates how we are fulfilling our goal of helping students succeed in life while having a positive and long-lasting economic impact on our state and nation.In this instance, stating how proud you are denotes a feeling of not measuring up in the first place. Stating what you have to offer shows you measure up and exceed. After that review, I'm going to watch what I say around you from now on! lol |
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Post by DOOMS on Sept 11, 2018 16:41:33 GMT -5
Lol. I'm proud that you'd do that  |
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Post by Maxell on Sept 11, 2018 21:43:20 GMT -5
Winston Salem State's President put out a letter protesting these ratings because he believes they don't evaluate what HBCUs really do. Here's his letter... Letter from Chancellor Robinson – U.S. News Rankings Dear Ram Family, Next week, U.S. News & World Report will release its 2019 college rankings. You will undoubtedly see many universities touting their place on the list. Winston-Salem State University will not be. But not for the reason you think. For the past several years, WSSU has declined to fill out the annual peer evaluations and statistical surveys that U.S. News uses to compile its rankings. We have done so deliberately. We believe the rankings do not measure the metrics we feel are important: the number of low-income students admitted and graduated, the low cost of tuition, and the high employment outcomes after graduation. At WSSU, we are proud that we rate number one in the University of North Carolina System for students having jobs in North Carolina after graduation. We are proud that our health sciences graduates pass their licensure exams at rates far above the national average. We are proud that our students graduate at the highest rate of any of the minority-serving schools in the UNC System. And we are proud to have appeared in the Top 20 in the nation for four years on the Social Mobility Index (SMI), which evaluates how we are fulfilling our goal of helping students succeed in life while having a positive and long-lasting economic impact on our state and nation. The U.S. News & World Report rankings feed the myth that the most selective schools and the schools who spend the most money are superior to schools like WSSU, which place priority on access and affordability. These rankings require focus in areas that are antithetical to our historical mission. You will note that we highlight rankings that evaluate the quality of our academic programs, the value we provide to our students, the outcomes of our graduates, or our commitment to student success. Our emphasis has been and will continue to be on offering an educational experience that provides students with the essential skills they need to be successful in our ever-changing global world while simultaneously making an impact on the economic lives of families across this state. Sincerely, Elwood L. Robinson, Ph.D. Don't complain if you don't participate! |
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