Collins College Named School of the Year by the
Arizona
Private School Association
TEMPE, Ariz. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) June 4, 2008 --
The Arizona Private School Association (APSA) awarded Collins College
four Best Practice Awards, including School of the Year at its annual
conference. Collins College also received awards for Best Teacher, Best
Student Financial Services and Best Admissions Practices. This was the
second time Collins was awarded School of the Year. The last time was in
2005. Collins swept this year’s ceremony
receiving the most awards presented.
The Arizona Private School Association (APSA) is the oldest and largest
association of private post-secondary schools in Arizona, with more than
56 member schools and more than 40 associate members who provide
valuable products and services to the private post-secondary sector.
There are approximately 164 private schools operating in Arizona. These
schools enroll almost 230,000 students at any given time. More students
are enrolled in Arizona private proprietary institutions than the state
university systems combined.
“Receiving the School of the Year award is
very prestigious and coveted by all of our member schools,”
said Fred Lockhart, executive director of the Arizona Private School
Association.
Trudy Taddeo, an interior design instructor, received Best Teacher
Award. Taddeo brings more than 12 years of professional interior design
experience to the classroom, as well as an ability to relate what
students are learning to real life and the interior design industry
through hands-on experiences and out-of-class activities. Taddeo has
been an instructor at Collins for two years during which time her class
comments and evaluations consistently rank high. Taddeo’s
niche is designing high-end homes. She has practiced interior design
with firms in Arizona and New York.
Collins received Best Student Financial Services Practice award based on
its outstanding student feedback. Collins’
financial services department works closely with the admissions
department to make sure students are financially prepared for school and
that each person’s needs are met. In addition,
tuition planners are available to help students through the financial
aid process. To ensure retention, continuing students are contacted in
advance of financial paperwork deadlines for the upcoming academic year.
Graduating students complete exit interviews and are counseled about
loan repayment responsibilities. Collins provides this service to make
certain individuals fully understand how to manage their loans. Collins’
student loan manager has an open door policy and is always available to
students.
Collins’ fourth award was for Best Admissions
Practices. Collins attracts students from all over the United States and
abroad. A recent initiative is to partner with the American
International Education Foundation (AIEF), a non-profit organization
that brings together international students with the U.S. educational
system. In 2008, Collins sent a representative to China to participate
in AIEF’s college fair tour to expand its
recruitment efforts. Representatives also attend workshops throughout
the Southwestern United States. In Arizona, Collins’
high school presenters establish relationships with teachers and
counselors, visiting classrooms all over the state. Other activities
include summer workshops for interested high school students and on
campus events during the school year for students and the public such as
open houses, weekend workshops, video game tournaments, and industry
speakers.
“We are delighted with the school’s
achievements and recognition. Our faculty and our staff are extremely
dedicated to providing our students with the best possible education and
college experience. Collins is honored to receive these awards and
congratulates all of our students and employees for their outstanding
efforts,” said Tim Dosemagen, Ed.D. provost
of Collins College.
About Collins College
Collins College, a school of design and technology, provides students
with a career-focused education. Approximately 2,000 students from
across the nation attend Collins College. Collins offers Bachelor of
Arts degrees in game design, visual arts with a major in game art,
graphic design, interior design, film & video production, and a Bachelor
of Science in information technology. Associate degrees are offered in
information technology, digital video production and graphic design.
Collins is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools
(NASDAQ: CECO). For more information, visit www.collinscollege.edu.
www.collinscollege.edu
Collins College Main Campus 1140 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel: (480) 966-3000 Fax: (480) 829-0183
Collins College Branch Campus 9630 North 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Tel: (480) 966-3000 Fax: (480) 829-0183
Program availability differs by locations. Financial aid available for
those who qualify. Career Services assistance.
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