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SUITE! BEST EDUCATION PROGRAMS EARN NEW ACCREDITATION Education programs at Cal U have been accredited by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, for the next seven years.
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al U’s on-campus housing has been ranked No. 8 in the nation by Niche, an online provider of educational rankings and information for high school and college students.
“We take pride in keeping our residence halls well maintained,” says Becky Barnhart, associate director of residence life. “Our spacious residence hall rooms provide a space to foster both academic and student success.”
In “2022 Best College Dorms in America,” Cal U’s five on-campus residence halls were ranked based on key statistics – average housing cost, housing capacity and safety – as well as student reviews.
Adds Brittany Brommer, a community assistant and criminal justice major, “No matter what style of room they choose, students will have the opportunity to feel at home during their time at Cal U.”
Accreditation is a “seal of approval” that assures quality in teacher education, demonstrating that teacher candidates are prepared with the knowledge, skills and disposition to teach effectively.
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, which unified with another accrediting body to form CAEP.
Programs seeking CAEP accreditation must meet rigorous standards in areas such as candidate quality, subject matter expertise, knowledge of learner development, professional standards, quality assurance, and creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Teacher preparation has been at the heart of California’s mission since its founding in 1852. Cal U education programs have been accredited since 1954 by NCATE,
BEST IN THE REGION, SAYS PRINCETON REVIEW Cal U has been named one of the top universities in the northeastern United States for 17 years running. The Princeton Review again recognized California among the “Best in the Northeast,” including the University in its online resource, 2022 Best Colleges: Region By Region. Continued on Page 14
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