Campus Update CU earns 2021 Excellence in Assessment designation Cameron has been awarded the 2021 Excellence in Assessment designation by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment in partnership with the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and VSA Analytics, a joint initiative of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the Association of Public & Land-grant Universities. One of only seven institutions to receive the designation for 2021, CU is also one of five institutions continuing the designation of Sustained Excellence and is the only institution of higher education in Oklahoma to receive the designation since it was launched in 2016. “Assessing Cameron University’s learning outcomes is key to fulfilling
our mission,” says Dr. John McArthur, President. “Regularly scheduled assessment provides us with the data needed to keep our curriculum and degree programs relevant and robust. We are committed to maintaining our assessment practices to ensure that our students continue to receive a high quality education.” Evaluation for the designation included a rigorous and systematic self-study led by Dr. Stacie Garrett, followed by a peer review panel of higher education assessment experts from throughout the country. “Dr. Garrett worked alongside members of our Institutional Assessment Committee – Dr. Kyle Moore, Dr. Karla Oty, and Dr. William Stern – as well as Faculty
Emeritus Dr. Howard Kuchta to deliver a comprehensive and well-documented self-study that thoroughly captured Cameron’s assessment practices,” says McArthur. “Without their expertise, this designation would not have been possible.”
Cameron University is designated as Sustained Excellence in assessment through the commitment to continuing to improve on an already solid and mature system of assessment.
Best for Vets: Colleges recognizes CU
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The 2021 Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings list has been published, with Cameron University achieving a number of distinctions. Cameron was named third in Oklahoma, 13th in the Southwest region, 99th among public institutions, 117th among four year schools and 125th in the nation overall. In addition, Cameron scored an 87% rating for military-friendly institutions.
educational benefits and provides access to academic counseling.
This year’s ranking report noted that Cameron was the first VetSuccess Campus in Oklahoma. The program helps members of the military, veterans and their dependents with
Cameron’s ranking in “Best for Vets: Colleges” aligns with the many services and opportunities offered to veterans, service members and their families.
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In addition, CU was recognized for its yearly Veterans Resource Fair that connects military members and their family members with organizations that offer services to assist them, the Veterans Day observance that honors the Armed Forces, and maintaining a focus group to improve VA educational offerings.
One of the most important benefits is CU certification as a Yellow Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for waiving the remaining tuition not covered by the Post-9/11 GI bill for eligible students. Other military-friendly opportunities at CU include a VA work-study program, a tragedy assistance program for survivors, free or reduced admission for active duty members, their families and veterans to all sporting events, an active Student Veterans of America chapter, university-provided veterans cords for commencement and more.
