SUNY Canton Earns Top Honors in Student Opinion Survey

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Cierra Wells uses a loaned iPad at SUNY Canton's Southworth Library, which was rated highly in a student survey for its resources and services.

CANTON, NY (01/09/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Canton was recently rated best in several categories when compared with its peer colleges, according to SUNY's 2012 Student Opinion Survey.

Every three years, all SUNY colleges and universities administer the survey to assess the quality of student life on each campus and use the results as a barometer to grow and adapt.

"The results of the survey reflect the tremendous job our faculty and staff do to help students reach their educational goals," said SUNY Canton Interim President Carli C. Schiffner. "It is to their credit that we were rated first in these categories."

When compared against other SUNY technology sector colleges, SUNY Canton's Southworth Library Learning Commons scored highest for providing resources and services. The library has recently undergone major student-centered renovations, including expanding its laptop loan program, creating an iPad loan program, and adding new furniture.

"Much of the content students are expected to read for their education is available digitally," said Vice President for Student Affairs Molly A. Mott. "What has traditionally been a storehouse for books has become a hub of technological innovation."

The College's computer network was also top among its peer colleges, according to the survey. Most of the College's Information Services Operations are housed in the Southworth Library Learning Commons.

The College was also first among tech sector colleges in the areas of:

• General academic advising

• Financial aid services

• Availability of courses within a given major

Additionally, the College's new athletic facilities received high praise from students. SUNY Canton's new Roos House athletic center was listed first among similar SUNY colleges. Other areas that ranked high in the survey were student health services and personal counseling.

The information is gathered from a sampling of undergraduate students and gauges their satisfaction with services, facilities, environment and more. SUNY Canton's rankings were calculated when compared against seven other colleges of technology within the SUNY System.

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.

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