The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education (ACE) have awarded four Galen College of Nursing campuses the prestigious inaugural designation of ‘Opportunity College’—a recognition given to only 479 institutions from thousands across the United States.
An Opportunity College is an institution that provides access to students from lower socioeconomic and historically underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds. It also reflects how well students go on to earn competitive wages within their geographic region. The Carnegie Foundation and ACE named four of Galen’s campuses as Opportunity Colleges. These are the Louisville, Kentucky, Tampa Bay, Florida, Cincinnati, Ohio, and San Antonio, Texas campuses.
“At Galen, our core mission is expanding access to quality nursing education,” Galen CEO Mark Vogt said. “We take pride in providing students with opportunities to enter the rewarding field of nursing and create a brighter future for themselves. In turn, they can go on to provide care for so many throughout their professional roles. This designation is evidence that we are living our vision and core values.”
“We are setting new standards in nursing education by enabling more individuals to pursue meaningful careers in nursing and respond to the growing healthcare needs of our community,” said Tracy Ortelli, President and Chief Academic Officer. “With modern facilities and a curriculum rooted in hands-on, practical learning, we are deeply committed to preparing our students not just for the challenges of today, but for the evolving demands of tomorrow’s healthcare landscape.”
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education claims to be the nation’s leading framework. It categorizes diverse U.S. higher education institutions. To learn more about the classification system and the methodology used, visit their website.
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