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Studies
show that U.S. corporations find graduates from private
values-based liberal arts schools exceptional candidates for employment
because they bring valuable communication, leadership and creative
skills to the workplace.
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Consortium
member colleges can offer employers over 200 qualified
and pre-screened accounting students per year.
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Most private values-based liberal arts
schools require students to take a core of ethics classes.
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Private
liberal arts colleges and universities are significantly
smaller than other institutions of higher learning, with average
enrollments of 1,860, compared to nearly 10,000 at four year state
colleges.
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65%
of students who graduate from an independent college or
university are able to complete degrees in 4 years or less, compared to
34% at 4-year state institutions.
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Students
from private values-based liberal arts institutions:
- Have
a strong sense of community
- Value
involvement beyond the classroom
- Learn
to think critically and solve problems
- Express
themselves clearly
