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Keene State College Receives 2015 Community Engagement Classification

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Keene State College, in Keene, N.H., has received the prestigious 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. This recognition is a testament to the college's unwavering commitment to community engagement and its profound impact on the surrounding area. Keene State College is the only institution in New Hampshire to receive this classification in 2015, and one of four higher education institutions in the state to have been selected since the program's inception in 2006.

Key Takeaways:

  • Keene State College is the only college or university in New Hampshire to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
  • The college received recognition for its community engagement efforts in 2006 as well.
  • Students at Keene State College provide the community with 75,000 volunteer hours annually, valued at $1.7 million.
  • The college's administration, faculty, and staff are actively engaged in community service, serving on boards, volunteering expertise, and incorporating community work into academics.
  • Keene State College's motto "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve" reflects its commitment to community engagement.
  • The Classification is granted to institutions that demonstrate alignment between mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices related to community engagement.
  • A full list of recognized colleges and universities is available at http://www.nerche.org.

Statistics:

  • 75,000: The number of volunteer hours provided by Keene State College students to the community annually.
  • $1.7 million: The value of the volunteer hours provided by Keene State College students annually.
  • 2006: The year Keene State College first received the Community Engagement Classification.
  • 4: The number of higher education institutions in New Hampshire that have received the Community Engagement Classification since it started in 2006.

Sources:

  • Keene State College news release
  • Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
  • NERCHE (New England Resource Center for Higher Education) at http://www.nerche.org

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