March 26, 2013
Montana Western also shared the lead with Montana State University-Bozeman with a 27-percent increase in combined resident and non-resident first-time degree-seeking freshman in the comparison.
The report, released by MUS Associate Commissioner Tyler Trevor, compares figures from Fall 2008 to Fall 2012 for students defined as first-time degree-seeking freshmen (students who have no prior experience attending any institution at the undergraduate level).
University of Montana Western Chancellor Richard Storey said a number of factors are contributing to the universitys success.
Our unique Experience One, one-class-at-a-time approach to learning has been a phenomenal success and continues to draw students who realize the many advantages it provides, Storey said.
Our unique Experience One, one-class-at-a-time approach to learning has been a phenomenal success and continues to draw students who realize the many advantages it provides, Storey said. In addition, our outstanding faculty, including four Carnegie Foundation Professors of the Year in a row, and our dedicated staff create an environment where student success is paramount.
Montana Westerns results come at a time when higher education experts nationwide are beginning to raise attention to the overall stagnation and decrease in college and university enrollment.
