Western again tops Globe survey

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By Communications Staff
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
The University of Western Ontario “consistently boasts the most satisfied students in the country" according to today's Globe and Mail University Report Card that again ranks the campus tops among the nation's large universities.
 
For the sixth year straight, Western ranked number one among large Canadian universities - the only one among 16 large universities to earn a grade of A for most satisfied students.  
 
The survey, presented in magazine format and also accessible online, includes a front-end article headlined: How Western stays on top. Of note in the observations of students who were interviewed is the fostering of a sense of community and spirit.  
 
“Our mission at Western is to provide the best student experience among Canada's leading research-intensive universities," says Western President Paul Davenport, “and these results confirm for the sixth year in row that we are achieving success in that mission.  
 
“Our leadership position in the University Report Card pays tribute to the commitment of our faculty, staff, and students to making Western a unique place to study and learn, both inside and outside the classroom. Credit for our number one ranking should also go to our alumni, who have strongly supported our mission."  
 
The survey was completed by more than 43,000 students and now includes 53 schools. Large universities were those with enrolment of more than 22,000 students.
 
In all, Western placed first among large universities in 12 of 19 categories and tied for first place in another.  
 
Western was also one of five Canadian universities identified as being “on top of the technology wave" with special mention of the WiFi network, and easy web access for students, faculty and staff to blogs, podcasts and RSS feeds. The library system provides access to more than 40,000 electronic journals.  
 
Western ranked number one in the following major categories (with grade attached): most satisfied students, A; quality of education, A; quality of technology, A; quality of teaching, A-; campus atmosphere, A+; libraries, A; buildings and facilities, A; student services, A-; course variety/availability, A-; extracurricular activities, A; career preparation, B+ (tied with Waterloo for top spot); student residences, A-; and food services, B-.  
 

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