Mount Allison ranks #1 in 2018 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 University Rankings
SACKVILLE, NB 鈥 痳豆TV视频 was named the top undergraduate university in the country again this year in the 2018 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 magazine University Rankings, officially announced on Oct. 12. This marks the 19th year the University has received the #1 spot in the rankings since 1991.
鈥淲e are delighted to once again be named the number one primarily undergraduate university by 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 magazine,鈥 says Robert Campbell, 痳豆TV视频 President and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淭hese long-standing rankings are one of the many measures of Mount Allison鈥檚 success and are a reflection of the accomplishments of the University鈥檚 larger community, including our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.鈥
The University ranked first in the primarily undergraduate category in the reputational survey, which surveys university faculty and senior administrators, high school guidance counselors, and business people across the country for their views on quality and innovation.
Mount Allison also received top ranking in its category for faculty awards and medical/science grants and third for the number of students who have won national awards.
鈥淭hese results, in particular the faculty awards and research grants, help illustrate the high calibre of research and teaching by our faculty members, who are among the best in the country,鈥 says Campbell. 鈥淭he reputational survey results also speak to the quality of education that comes with a Mount Allison degree.鈥
The overall rankings include a dedicated survey of students, covering such topics as mental health services, residence living, and extracurricular activities.
鈥淲e have been working diligently to listen to our students and improve our support services based on their feedback, particularly in the areas of mental health and wellness, but there is still much to do,鈥 says Campbell. 鈥淲e will continue to review and build on our student services, both in and outside the classroom.鈥
The 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 University rankings compare universities on five main indicators 鈥 students, faculty, resources, student support, and reputation. Schools across Canada are divided into three categories: Mount Allison is measured alongside 18 other primarily undergraduate universities.
The November issue of 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 with the University rankings will be on newsstands October 18 ().
