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Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The award reflects GBC’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes. GBC has been named in four categories: • 2024-2025 College of Distinction • 2024-2025 College of Distinction, Delaware • 2024-2025 College of Distinction, Business – Exemplary Undergraduate Business Program with emphasis on its approach to experiential learning has demonstrated the following indicators of excellence: Stability Accreditation Multidisciplinarity Practical Experience Collaborative Learning Business Ethics Dedicated Advising and Counseling High-Impact Practices Industry Connections • 2024-2025 College of Distinction, Career Development – Outstanding Career Development Initiatives including: Integrated Career Exploration and Preparation Accessible Programs and Training Dedicated, Career-Centered Staff “I am delighted that Goldey-Beacom College is once again being recognized for our success in providing the education and experiences necessary for our students to succeed in life,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, Goldey-Beacom’s president. “We are passionate about our mission: to empower learners to achieve excellence by linking knowledge to practice. To be recognized for living out our passion for the benefit of our students is high praise, and we are grateful to be recognized for it.” “A college degree opens the door to many opportunities,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “But a truly worthwhile education prepares students to thrive once they walk through that door. GBC’s curriculum encourages meaningful student-faculty collaboration through experiential learning that is relevant and applicable to the real world.” Schritter continued, “We are more focused on the innovative ways that colleges are offering their own brand of a truly rich undergraduate education. GBC’s individual approach to education helps students achieve success in unique ways that cannot be ranked against others. We are so impressed to see how the College brings life to the traditional undergraduate experience. With a welcoming community, an immersive curriculum, and strong support networks, GBC is undoubtedly nurturing the growth of tomorrow’s leaders.” To be named a College of Distinction, Goldey-Beacom College demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning and community involvement.
“I am delighted that Goldey-Beacom College is once again being recognized for our success in providing the education and experiences necessary for our students to succeed in life,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, Goldey-Beacom’s president. “We are passionate about our mission: to empower learners to achieve excellence by linking knowledge to practice. To be recognized for living out our passion for the benefit of our students is high praise, and we are grateful to be recognized for it.”
“A college degree opens the door to many opportunities,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “But a truly worthwhile education prepares students to thrive once they walk through that door. GBC’s curriculum encourages meaningful student-faculty collaboration through experiential learning that is relevant and applicable to the real world.”
Schritter continued, “We are more focused on the innovative ways that colleges are offering their own brand of a truly rich undergraduate education. GBC’s individual approach to education helps students achieve success in unique ways that cannot be ranked against others. We are so impressed to see how the College brings life to the traditional undergraduate experience. With a welcoming community, an immersive curriculum, and strong support networks, GBC is undoubtedly nurturing the growth of tomorrow’s leaders.”
To be named a College of Distinction, Goldey-Beacom College demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning and community involvement.