Several NWCCU member institutions were recognized by Secretary Miguel Cardona under the United Stated Department of Education’s Raise the Bar Postsecondary Success Recognition Program.
The 100 predominantly bachelor’s degree granting institutions includes these NWCCU Members:
Linfield University, Oregon Institute of Technology, University of Puget Sound, Willamette University, Portland State University, Central Washington University, Pacific Lutheran University, St. Martin’s University.
The 100 predominantly associate’s or certificate granting institutions includes these NWCCU Members:
Bates Technical College, Bellingham Technical College, Renton Technical College, Dawson Community College, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, North Seattle College, Walla Walla Community College, Yakima Valley College, Columbia Gorge Community College, Columbia Basin College, Ilisagvik College, Oregon Coast Community College, Pierce College District, Salish Kootenai College, Weber State University.
The Department identified these institutions using publicly available data to measure performance on key indicators related to equitable access, success, and post-college outcomes at public and non-profit institutions across the country. These metrics consider the extent to which institutions:
- Enroll low-income students and students of color in their state;
- Help those students graduate or transfer successfully; and
- Prepare them to enter the career of their choice and enjoy upward mobility, including recouping their costs and earning a premium over high school graduates in their state.
NWCCU congratulates these institutions and thanks them for their efforts in support of students.
