Queensborough Community College Continuing Education 2019
Diversity, equity and inclusion — important goals for many communities and learning institutions across the country — are the foundation of New York City's top-ranked Queensborough Community College, and have been, for 60 years.
At Queensborough, students from all over get a first-rate education backed by The City University of New York (CUNY), America's largest urban public university and major engine of change and social mobility.
Even as Queensborough remains largely online this fall, the two-year college provides a unique experience and welcoming environment for students, especially those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
Arguably the most diverse college in the nation, Queensborough is firmly rooted in the communities it serves, with values, programming and curricula that reflects those relationships.
Students come from throughout the area and more than 140 countries and speak at least 80 different languages. With more than 15,000 enrolled in degree or certificate programs and another 10,000 pursuing continuing education, the student body includes nearly balanced populations of Black, white, Asian and Latinx students.
Queensborough knows that now, more than ever, students need help adjusting to the socially distant world we're now living, working and learning in. And that they need an education designed for a quickly changing world and evolving workforce.
With so much anxiety and concern — and so many "what ifs" in our future — Queensborough students feel like their college is as invested in their education and success as they are. As other higher learning institutions are adjusting to a new normal, Queensborough has a long-established record for scaffolding and supporting students and providing academic assistance, career guidance and generous financial aid.
In fall 2020, as the college continues to offer distance learning due to COVID-19, students will feel more connected than ever, with complete access to faculty as well as counselors and advisers. Queensborough is committed to maintaining a community, even when students and teachers are distanced physically.
Faculty mentors are dedicated to helping students build a strong foundation as they pursue their academic and career goals by providing a gateway to four-year colleges or universities and offering the education and necessary skills for career advancement.
A top-ranked community college
In 2019, WalletHub ranked Queensborough Community College 13th in the nation — out of more than 700 institutions — for its quality of education, including the ratio of faculty to students, graduation rate and career outcomes. Queensborough earned accolades for the employment services offered to students as well as the amount of grants and scholarships students received.
Here's a look at exactly what ranked Queensborough, part of the City University of New York system, among the best community colleges.
The benefits of a Queensborough education
Affordability: About 90% of Queensborough students complete their courses without taking on federal student loan debt. In 2019, 90% of first-year students were enrolled full-time, and 75% received financial aid. By comparison, the average college graduate in the U.S. took on $29,900 in debt in 2019.
Small classes: Queensborough keeps class sizes small, which gives students more face time (or video conferencing time, as the case may be right now) with their instructors. They maintain a student-to-faculty ratio of 26-to-1, and more than 80% of full-time faculty members hold a doctoral or other terminal degree. Smaller classes mean that students can get extra support if they want it, which can be especially impactful for veterans and first-generation college students.
Transfers made easy: Even changing your major can be a hassle at some schools, let alone transferring to another one. At Queensborough, incoming students can sign up for one of 10 programs with CUNY senior colleges that let them easily transfer their credits to earn a four-year degree. If they want to go elsewhere, Queensborough helps make that happen. (As a bonus: Transfer scholarships to four-year colleges are available to graduates who qualify.)
Queensborough students frequently go on to graduate from Columbia, Cornell, New York University, Fordham, Binghamton and Queens College.
Accelerated study: Many students — especially those raising a family or who've been working for years or serving their country — need programs designed to help them graduate on time. Queensborough's Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) has been recognized nationally for improving graduation rates and enhancing student outcomes. ASAP offers comprehensive academic, financial and career-related support to help students graduate within two to three years.
Personal attention: By creating colleges within the college, Queensborough gives students individualized support. Full-time degree students enroll in one of five Queensborough Academies: business, health-related sciences, liberal arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and visual and performing arts. These Academies serve students from admission to graduation, every step of the way, and they connect classroom teaching to real-world experiences.
At some colleges, an adviser is someone you meet with a couple of times a year for a few minutes each time. Not at Queensborough — it's one of only a few community colleges to offer such a next-level, hands-on guidance program.
Fall classes start on August 26. It's not too late to register and enroll for classes at Queensborough Community College. Visit towww.qcc.cuny.edu/admissions or call 718-281-5000.
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sponsor-story/queensborough-community-college/2020/07/20/enroll-fall-top-ranked-queensborough-community-college/5458200002/
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