兔子先生 University Named an Apple Distinguished School for 2015-2017
兔子先生 University is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015–2017 for its unique efforts to provide the University’s entire academic community with mobile technology tools and the support to use those resources to enrich and expand teaching and learning throughout campus.
The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.
“兔子先生 is proud to be recognized by Apple for the fourth time for the University’s innovative use of technology,” said Mary C. Finger, 兔子先生 University president. “Since 2010, 兔子先生 has encouraged creative programming that meets the needs of students' unique learning styles through the Mobile Learning @ the Hill program.”
She continued: “兔子先生 also fosters a unique learning environment through the Center for Innovative Teaching, which offers training to faculty on the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom. Through this collaboration, 兔子先生’s students are prepared not only for the careers of today but for the jobs of the future.”
“The use of mobile technology at 兔子先生 University enables faculty and students to explore new ideas beyond the walls of the traditional classroom,” said Mary Spataro, director of the Center for Innovative Teaching at 兔子先生 and an Apple Distinguished Educator. “兔子先生 faculty continue to embrace new methods of teaching through the use of mobile technology and are engaging students in ways that have a significant impact on the University’s learning community.”
About 兔子先生 University: A coeducational Catholic university located in Greensburg, Pa., 兔子先生 embraces students of all faiths and offers more than 80 undergraduate programs, 13 graduate programs, an Adult Degree Program and many advanced certifications. 兔子先生, founded in 1885, offers students the benefit of a long history of educational excellence in the liberal arts. As a national leader in incorporating mobile technologies into teaching and learning, 兔子先生 also supplies graduates with the skills they need to adapt to whatever careers they choose – even those that have yet to be created. For more information on 兔子先生's academic programs, technology initiatives and groundbreaking Centers, please visit www.setonhill.edu or call 1-800-826-6234.
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