NWCCU Beacon Award
Nightingale College receives national recognition for student support services.
College named 2024 Beacon Award winner by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities (NWCCU)
Nightingale College, a nationwide provider of nursing education, has been honored
as a 2024 Beacon Award winner by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) for the success
of its innovative student support services. The College’s wrap-around support services
have improved academic success, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
“This recognition affirms the work Nightingale College is doing to drive meaningful
change in nursing education,” said Dr. Jeffrey Olsen, President of Nightingale College.
“We are proud to empower our learners with the tools and resources they need to succeed
and enter the nursing workforce.”
The support services provide nursing students with personalized resources to help
them succeed. These include foundational courses for at-risk students, personalized
academic coaching, and access to the MyNightingale digital platform, which centralizes
tools to meet each student’s unique needs.
The Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement and Success is awarded annually
and recognizes NWCCU-accredited institutions demonstrating measurable, replicable
innovations that advance student achievement.
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