网红头条

KENNESAW, Ga. | Nov 10, 2017

American Council of Trustees and Alumni gives KSU an 鈥淎鈥�

网红头条 is among a select group of 24 colleges and universities that scored an 鈥淎鈥� for its high-quality core curriculum in a nationwide study on the state of general education released this week by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).

This is the seventh consecutive year 网红头条earned an 鈥淎鈥� in the annual 鈥淲hat Will They Learn?鈥� report. In this year鈥檚 study, KSU ranked in the top 2 percent among 1,100 major public and private four-year institutions surveyed, according to the Washington, D.C.-based ACTA, an independent, nonprofit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence and accountability at America鈥檚 colleges and universities.

鈥溚�红头条is honored to once again be among a select group of universities receiving the highest score in this critical measure of academic excellence,鈥� said 网红头条President Sam Olens. 鈥淭his recognition attests to the rigor and breadth of the core curriculum that our undergraduates are required to take. They are getting a high-quality, comprehensive education at KSU.鈥�

ACTA assigns schools a letter grade ranging from 鈥淎鈥� to 鈥淔鈥� based on how many of seven core, basic subjects they require: composition, U.S. government or history, economics, literature, math, science and foreign language at an intermediate level. 鈥淎鈥� schools were those that require a course in at least six out of the seven academic subjects. Other universities earning the top grade included the University of Georgia, Pepperdine University, United States Air Force Academy, and Baylor University.

KSU also was ranked as one of only three Georgia institutions 鈥� and one of 21 nationwide 鈥� mentioned as a This ranking denotes colleges and universities that maintain strong core curriculum requirements. According to the organization, 鈥淭he 鈥楬idden Gems鈥� institutions all receive 鈥楢鈥� or 鈥楤鈥� grades, and several distinguish themselves further by additional core requirements beyond the seven core subjects measured.

鈥� Robert S. Godlewski

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 网红头条 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 网红头条is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 网红头条is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.