AN INVESTMENT WITH
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
Of all the things employers look for‌ communication, teamwork, flexibility, and positive attitude are by far the most sought-after skills.
— Jen n i fer Fl oren , Foun d er and CEO , Experience, Inc .
a diploma without the right Skills
These days, college doesn’t seem like the same investment it was 10 or 20 years ago. The truth is, if it doesn’t provide the right skills to succeed in today’s economy, it’s not. That’s because a college degree alone is no longer enough to get a job. Graduates also need the necessary skills most employers are looking for. That’s why CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE takes great care to not only provide an excellent education, but to also give students the tools that will help them adapt and flourish throughout their careers and lives. Because a diploma from Chestnut Hill College is a whole lot more than a piece of paper.
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An education that lasts a lifetime requires a lasting foundation. The Core Curriculum at Chestnut Hill College does more than prepare students for final exams; it prepares them for life’s tests. Once they walk across the commencement stage, they’ll be ready to run headfirst into the world — equipped with the advantages a liberal arts education provides: global perspective, an appreciation for the arts and culture, the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form, and the capacity to think critically and solve complex problems. All of which create a strong foundation of skills that will continue to support them long after graduation.
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93% OF EMPLOYERS SAY THAT A DEMONSTRATED CAPACITY TO THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, AND SOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN A CANDIDATE’S UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR. — Ha r t Re se a r c h As so c i a t e s
Core Curriculum: THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFELONG EDUCATION MATHEMATICS ETHICS RELIGIOUS STUDIES FOREIGN LANGUAGE THE ARTS HISTORY LITERATURE Students with a liberal Arts background are more likely to get promoted and earn more over their lifetimes. — I n s i d e Higher Ed
SOCIAL SCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCES PHYSICAL EDUCATION SEMINARS IN WRITING & GLOBAL AWARENESS 3
An evolving education for an evolving job market. we offer a diversified education that provides many paths to success. By giving students the freedom to pursue their passions and discover new disciplines outside their major, they can further expand their knowledge and skills, and create a more personalized and rewarding academic experience. This approach helps graduates adjust to change, and prepares them for jobs that don’t yet exist. To Keep up with an ever-changing economy,
ALUMNI EVOLUTION MAJORED IN FRENCH
• Former President and CEO of Global Affairs at one of the top 3 oil companies in the world MAJORED IN POLITICAL SCIENCE • Vice President at a major financial investment firm
serving over 50 countries MAJORED IN AMERICAN STUDIES •C ertified Nurse Practitioner at a major medical
practice
MAJORED IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION • Certified Master Jeweler managing her own
business
MAJORED IN ENGLISH • President and Founder of technology consulting
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POSSIBLE PATHS TO SUCCESS MAJORS | MINORS | CLUBS
CHEMISTRY
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CREATIVE WRITING
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COMMUNICATIONS
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
•
biology
•
griffins for paws
•
global affairs
•
religious studies
•
accounting
•
human services
•
sociology
•
earth club
•
music
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MANAGEMENT
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Science journalist
• LOBBYIST • VETERINARIAN
• social worker • HEALTH Services Manager
• environmental Attorney
• Public relations director
65 -80%
of jobs that will exist in the near future do not exist now. — “When The Boomers Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide,” by Mark Lautman
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A LOOK AT OUR BOOKS PERSISTeNCE IS A VIRTUE
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
96 %
$
for students who persist over 6 years (2006-2012)
99 PERCENT
graduation rate
of students receive financial aid
74
%
$13,079,663 in scholarships awarded in 2013
RETENTION RATE from 1st to 2nd year for undergrad students
100% graduation rate
for student-athletes who persist over 6 years (2006-2012)
80%
RETENTION RATE from 1st to 2nd year for all student-athletes
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more college, less cost Chestnut Hill College was named in 2012 as one of 20 public and private colleges with the lowest student debt after graduation by the Institute for College Access & Success
AN ENGAGING, TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY OF GRIFFINS
917
Enrollment of
undergraduate students
Smaller classes mean bigger returns
51% Have 11 students or less 25% Have 13–16 students 13% Have 17–1 9 students 10% Have between 20–24 students Less than 1% have more than 24 students
Keeping up with a changing economy
Philadelphia has the
2 nd
capita in the
most colleges per
US, which means
finding a graduate school is as easy as hopping on a train
Added 9 new majors and
8 new minors from
2010 – 2013
GRAD SCHOOLS ALUMnI HAVE ATTENDED • Temple University School of Medicine
• New York University
• Drexel University
• Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• University of Pennsylvania • Villanova University School of Law • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• University of Pittsburgh • Rutgers University • University of London
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The city known for is a great place to begin a bright We students Weencourage encourage
students
to take full advantage of all the internship
opportunities Philadelphia has to offer.
to take full advantage of all In fact, 59% of the 2013 class completed the internship opportunities internships, and one third of our majors Philadelphia has to offer. In fact, require them. So whether it’s in healthcare, 59% of the 2013 class completed sports administration or financial services, internships, and one-third of our proximity to the nation’s 5th largest our majors require them. So city provides many opportunities to go whether it’s in healthcare, sports from intern to employee. administration or financial services, our proximity to the nation’s 5th largest city provides many opportunities to go from intern to employee.
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Internships came back
as the most important thing that employers look for when evaluating a recent college graduate. More important than where they went to college, the major they pursued, and even their grade point average. — T h e C h r o n i c l e of Hi g h e r Ed u ca t i o n
THE City of Brotherly Love and opportunity RECENT INTERNSHIPS COMPLETED IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA
59
• BUSINESS THE PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL
%
OF THE 2013 CLASS COMPLETED INTERNSHIPS
• COMMUNICATIONS COMCAST CABLE • SPORTS ADMINISTRATION PHILADELPHIA 76ers • HEALTHCARE GLAXOSMITHKLINE • CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE • BIOLOGY THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
RECENT JOBS OBTAINED IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA • GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • MUSIC INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATION BVM SCHOOL
one-third OF OUR MAJORS REQUIRE
INTERNSHIPS
• CUSTOM PROMOTION SALES REP MERION MATTERS • MORTGAGE CLOSER NEW PENN FINANCIAL • TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON • SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ADWORTHY INC.
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THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER.
Our Global Education Office and study abroad programs help students broaden their horizons by seeing new ones. Students can choose from a variety of universities across the globe, or are encouraged to request countries in which they’d like to study. And once they go abroad, they get to immerse themselves in foreign cultures, discover new perspectives, and learn a thing or two about the world.
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Students who have traveled and studied overseas … have more poise, self-esteem, autonomy, self-confidence, flexibility, maturity, self-reliance and improved social skills. — In s i d e Hi ghe r Ed ucat i o n
Pick a country, any country • UNITED KINGDOM REGENTS COLLEGE
• SPAIN CESINE BUSINESS SCHOOL
• FRANCE GROUPE IBS
• MEXICO UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DEL ESTADO DE HIDALGO
• DENMARK BUSINESS ACADEMY AARHUS • BELGIUM HOWEST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE WEST FLANDERS
• CHILE UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE LA SANTÍSMA CONCEPTCIÓN • SOUTH KOREA PYEONGTAEK UNIVERSITY
• PORTUGAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PORTUGAL
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a diploma with the right Skills
Once the academic journey here is complete, graduates are fully equipped with the necessary skills and education to embark on the next chapter in life. No matter which path they choose, they’ll be prepared to navigate an evolving job market, and make their mark on the world like the proud Griffins who came before them.
To m a k e a s ou n d i n vestm en t, vi si t
CHC.EDU/ENROLL or call
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of business leaders say they would recommend a 21st century liberal arts education to prepare for long term professional success in today’s global economy.
— Hart Research Associates