About the Contributors

In preparing materials for the Colleges of Distinction website, the Student Horizons team is fortunate to have the assistance of many members of the education community, offering readers a more complete perspective on college education today.

College presidents express their visions for higher education. Deans, vice-presidents and faculty share their experiences in such areas as student life, admissions and teaching. Many students from Colleges of Distinction schools contribute their perspectives on the college search and college life, while alumni, parents, and other members of the college community write to let readers know about their experiences.

Finally, our team includes a number of high school guidance counselors who share tips, tools and thoughts about admissions from the high school view. Members of the Student Horizons staff also provide several features, based on their various experiences as residence life personnel, as educators, and as graduates of the Colleges of Distinction.

Don Bishop, Associate Vice President
Creighton University

Karen Ingles, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Hartwick College


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College Presidents
Michael Bassis, President
Westminster College

Bobby Fong, President
Butler University


All articles by: College Presidents
Vice Presidents, Provosts and Deans
J. Carey Thompson, Dean of Admissions
Centre College

Larry D. Adams, Associate Provost
Texas Christian University


All articles by: Vice Presidents, Provosts and Deans
Faculty and other college community members
Laurence J. Malone, Professor of Economics
Hartwick College

Bruce Saulnier, Associate Professor
Quinnipiac University


All articles by: Faculty and other college community members
Students
Mary Frances Callis, Senior
Agnes Scott College

Byron Sanders, Junior
Southern Methodist University<


All articles by: Students
Alumni
Elizabeth Potts Denton, Alumnae
Gustavus Adolphus College

Robert Leggett, Alumnus '62
Millsaps College


All articles by: Alumni


The initial selection of a College of Distinction came from a national team of educators and admissions professionals who identified schools that excelled in the four areas of distinction: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Communities and Successful Outcomes. A follow-up poll of high school guidance counselors from across the nation was then conducted. Their choices formed the basis for the final College of Distinction list.

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