Unity College Honored for Distinctive Educational Excellence

Unity, Maine – Unity College is now featured on CollegesofDistinction.com, a website dedicated to honoring schools nationwide for their excellence in student-focused higher education.

     “Schools designated as “Colleges of Distinction” create well-rounded graduates and are among the very best in the country,” said Tyson Schritter, Executive Editor of Colleges of Distinction™. Colleges and universities are nominated for participation in Colleges of Distinction™ through high school counselors’ recommendations as well as quantitative research.

     “Unity is honored to be one of only two colleges in Maine selected,” said Alisa Johnson, Dean for Enrollment Management.  “We are dedicated to providing a first-class environmental education for our students.”

     Once nominated, the colleges are assessed using the Four Distinctions: student engagement, quality of teaching, vibrancy of the college community and success of graduates. Schools featured on CollegesofDistinction.com must meet minimum standards in each category.

     Unity College was found to excel in all Four Distinctions and will receive a personal profile on the Colleges of Distinction™ website.

     CollegeofDistinction.com offers dynamic college profiles and easy-to-use search tools for students, parents, and counselors. The website includes tips from high school guidance counselors, essays from college students, presidents and other members of campus communities.

     “While each school is one of a kind, they all share a common theme: they are all a great place to get an education,” Schritter said.

     To view Unity College’s profile or to find more information about the online guide visit CollegeosfDistinction.com.

     Unity College is a small private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community.