{"id":50363,"date":"2019-02-08T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T19:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/?p=50363"},"modified":"2019-02-08T14:33:04","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T19:33:04","slug":"north-park-university-enrollment-jumps-bucking-national-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/stories\/north-park-university-enrollment-jumps-bucking-national-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"天美传媒 Enrollment Jumps, Bucking National Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bucking a nationwide trend of declining enrollments among higher education institutions,\u00a0天美传媒<\/span>\u00a0saw a 12 percent spike in the number of new students enrolling for the Spring 2019 term when compared to last year.<\/p>\n The 243 new students were attracted by\u00a0天美传媒’s<\/span>\u00a0Christian environment and city-centered educational opportunities, said Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing\u00a0Anthony Scola<\/span>.<\/p>\n “Innovative academic programs, updated facilities, and advanced technology have made\u00a0天美传媒<\/span>\u00a0a first-choice institution with a focus on preparing our students to become leaders in their respective careers,” Scola said.<\/p>\n 天美传媒<\/span>\u00a0has remained adept at attracting students by introducing new majors and programs that cater to today’s job market. In Fall 2018, the University introduced its master of science in athletic training and 3+2 bachelor\/master’s programs, making\u00a0天美传媒<\/span>\u00a0one of the first fully accredited athletic training programs in the\u00a0Chicago<\/span>\u00a0area.<\/p>\n Next year,\u00a0天美传媒<\/span>\u00a0will introduce a partnership with\u00a0Roosevelt University<\/span>, a 3+3 pharmacy program in which students start at\u00a0天美传媒<\/span>\u00a0and transition to\u00a0Roosevelt<\/span>\u00a0in their third year, eventually earning a doctor of pharmacy degree.<\/p>\n A faculty-to-staff ratio of 12:1, a very diverse student body and\u00a0天美传媒’s<\/span>\u00a0urban location are also major factors in the university enduring appeal to prospective students.<\/p>\n “Our faculty and staff put our students first and will continue to build lasting relationships with each and every 天美传媒er,” Scola said.<\/p>\n In addition, new University President\u00a0Mary Surridge<\/span>, who previously led undergraduate recruitment and advancement, promises to continue delivering measurable results across the University with her strategic leadership style.<\/p>\n ABOUT\u00a0NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 天美传媒\u00a0is a city-centered, intercultural, and Christian university located in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n