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“THE AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF A
LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATIONARE ESSENTIAL TO
OUR NATION’S FUTURE.”
College Learning for the New Global Century, a report issuedby the Association of American Colleges and Universities
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Office of Admission • 300 Seward St.Ripon, WI 54971-0248
1-800-947-4766 • [email protected] • www.ripon.edu
“There is such a heavy emphasis on effective communication inthe workplace that college students who master these skills can
set themselves apart from the pack when searching for employment.”
Marilyn Mackes,executive director, National Association of Colleges and Employers
You can major in music and go to med school or major in biology and become
a journalist. Philosophy has established a track record as a great major for law school —
even better than political science (which we call politics and government here at Ripon).
For example, Stephanie Greene ’72, a Ripon philosophy major, is a vice president
at JPMorganChase.Merline Lovelace ’68, a double major in German and Russian,
is a best-selling author of more than 60 suspense and romance novels. Another Ripon
philosophy major, Hollywood legendHarrison Ford ’64, is anyone he wants to be.
The bottom line?
Your liberal arts education will change your life and keep changing with your life.
It’s a higher education degree that adds a higher degree of meaning to your world.
ACADEMICPROGRAMSMAJORSAnthropologyArtArt HistoryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChemistry-BiologyCommunicationComputer ScienceEconomicsEducational StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesExercise ScienceFrenchForeign LanguagesGermanGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American Area StudiesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitics & GovernmentPsychobiologyPsychologyReligionSelf-designed MajorSociology-AnthropologySpanishTheatre
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSEducation CertificationEarly ChildhoodElementaryElementary/Middle SchoolSecondarySecondary/Middle Music K-12Physical Education K-12
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMSEngineeringForestryNursing and Allied Health Sciences/
Medical TechnologySocial Welfare
PRE-PROFESSIONALPROGRAMSDentistryJournalismLaw and GovernmentLibrary and Information ScienceMedicineMilitary Science (ROTC)MinistryOptometryPhysical TherapyVeterinary Medicine
-- -96% of
Ripon studentsare employed,student teaching,or enrolled ingraduate schoolwithin six monthsof graduation.
LIBERALARTSMAJORS:ALMOST INFINITELY FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE.
At a liberal arts college, almost any major can leadto almost any career.
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“THE AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF A
LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATIONARE ESSENTIAL TO
OUR NATION’S FUTURE.”
College Learning for the New Global Century, a report issuedby the Association of American Colleges and Universities
- - - - -
- - - - -
i
Office of Admission • 300 Seward St.Ripon, WI 54971-0248
1-800-947-4766 • [email protected] • www.ripon.edu
“There is such a heavy emphasis on effective communication inthe workplace that college students who master these skills can
set themselves apart from the pack when searching for employment.”
Marilyn Mackes,executive director, National Association of Colleges and Employers
You can major in music and go to med school or major in biology and become
a journalist. Philosophy has established a track record as a great major for law school —
even better than political science (which we call politics and government here at Ripon).
For example, Stephanie Greene ’72, a Ripon philosophy major, is a vice president
at JPMorganChase.Merline Lovelace ’68, a double major in German and Russian,
is a best-selling author of more than 60 suspense and romance novels. Another Ripon
philosophy major, Hollywood legendHarrison Ford ’64, is anyone he wants to be.
The bottom line?
Your liberal arts education will change your life and keep changing with your life.
It’s a higher education degree that adds a higher degree of meaning to your world.
ACADEMICPROGRAMSMAJORSAnthropologyArtArt HistoryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChemistry-BiologyCommunicationComputer ScienceEconomicsEducational StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesExercise ScienceFrenchForeign LanguagesGermanGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American Area StudiesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitics & GovernmentPsychobiologyPsychologyReligionSelf-designed MajorSociology-AnthropologySpanishTheatre
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSEducation CertificationEarly ChildhoodElementaryElementary/Middle SchoolSecondarySecondary/Middle Music K-12Physical Education K-12
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMSEngineeringForestryNursing and Allied Health Sciences/
Medical TechnologySocial Welfare
PRE-PROFESSIONALPROGRAMSDentistryJournalismLaw and GovernmentLibrary and Information ScienceMedicineMilitary Science (ROTC)MinistryOptometryPhysical TherapyVeterinary Medicine
-- -96% of
Ripon studentsare employed,student teaching,or enrolled ingraduate schoolwithin six monthsof graduation.
LIBERALARTSMAJORS:ALMOST INFINITELY FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE.
At a liberal arts college, almost any major can leadto almost any career.
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Intentionally small or moderate in size (Ripon’s enrollment is
about 1,000), residential (more than 90 percent of our students
live on campus), and all undergraduate.
There may be 20,000 students or more at a big school, but how many of them will
you ever even meet? On a small, residential campus, you can get to know everyone,
including those of very different backgrounds and cultures. Graduate students often
enjoy a privileged status at many schools, but because Ripon is strictly an undergraduate
college, our attention is focused squarely on you. You have priority access to all of our
resources, facilities and equipment.
A low student to faculty ratio (Ripon’s is 15:1) and
the majority of classes have fewer than 20 students.
In smaller classes, your professors know what you are capable of and hold you to a
high standard. Smaller classes also foster questions and discussions, the best way to learn.
You’ll even have the chance to work one-on-one with a professor on independent
studies or research projects. Contrast that to a lecture class with 300 or more
students — the instructor won’t even notice if you are there or not.
Faculty who are first and foremost devoted to teaching,with a high percentage of full-time faculty holding a Ph.D.or equivalent highest degree.
At many large universities, faculty research is valued more highly than teaching
skills. You’ll find many courses are taught by graduate students, not by professors. Ripon’s
professors are top scholars in their fields (97% hold a Ph.D.), but teaching is their first
priority and they love it. They also involve their students in their ongoing research.
A curriculum that emphasizes breadth of knowledge,as well as depth of knowledge in the major field.
This is mission-critical at a liberal arts college.We provide you with a broad foundation
of knowledge in the humanities, sciences and social sciences that puts your major studies
in context. In daily life, it’s getting harder and harder to draw a line that separates religion
and politics or business and ethics or science and philosophy — liberal arts students
know the connections.
“The value of an educationin a liberal arts college is notthe learning of many factsbut the training of the mindto think something that cannotbe learned from textbooks.”
Albert Einstein
3
1
2
WHATMAKES ALIBERAL ARTS COLLEGESODIFFERENT FROMOTHERCOLLEGESANDUNIVERSITIES?
Your education doesn’t stop when you earn your degree. Your careerwon’t be defined by your first job. At every step of your life, you’llbe confronted by new ideas and new areas of knowledge to absorb.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, over a 20-year period,Americans change jobs an average of 10 times after graduatingfrom college.
As a graduate of a liberal arts college, you’ll be uniquely qualifiedto succeed in a rapidly changing world. Because your education hastaught you not what to think, but how to think and how to learn,you’ll be able to adapt and apply your knowledge in innovative ways.
At Ripon, we hold true to the ideals of the liberal arts. From ourfounding in 1851 to the present day, we’ve produced graduates whosucceed in creating meaningful lives, not just making good livings,because they’ve achieved these important outcomes:
• Critical thinking skills• Problem-solving skills• Effective written and oral communication skills• Lifelong learning skills• Leadership and teamwork skills• Independence and creativity• High personal and professional ethical standards• Aesthetic sensibility• Global awareness
DISTINCTIVEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION(no matter what your major)
THEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AREESSENTIAL TO YOUR SUCCESSFULFUTURE ASWELL.
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Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________State:____________________ Zip: ____________________
Home phone:____________________________ Cellphone: ____________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________
High School:______________________________ Exp Grad Date: __________________________
Possible college major: ______________________________________________________
Please check all the activities/programsyou would like to pursue in college:
Activities CommitteeAmnesty InternationalArmy ROTCArtBand / Jazz BandBaseball (M)Basketball (M/W)CheerleadingChoirCommunity ServiceCross Country (M/W)Cycling (M/W)DanceEnvironmental GroupEthnic/Cultural ClubsFootball (M)ForensicsFraternities/SororitiesGolf (M/W)Intramural AthleticsLacrosseLeadership ProgramsLiterary JournalOrchestraRadio StationRecreationReligious ActivitiesRugbySoccer (M/W)Softball (W)Student GovernmentStudent NewspaperSwimming (M/W)Tennis (M/W)TheatreTrack (M/W)Volleyball (W)YearbookOther:__________________________________________________________________
Please check the all topics about whichyou’d like to receive more information:
Academic Advising
Career Services
Off-Campus Study
Financial Aid
Internships
Student Activities
Residence Life
Ripon community and area
Please rank the following characteristicsin terms of how important they are toyou in choosing a college (1= most important, 2= second most important, etc.).If a characteristic doesn’t matter to you,leave it blank.
Academic Major/Field of Interest
Cost
Student Life Activities
Career Preparation
Graduate or ProfessionalSchool Preparation
Intercollegiate Athletics
How would you describe your levelof interest in Ripon College?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uncertain
Not interested
Historically, Ripon College has been committed
to the principles of equal rights and equal
opportunities and adheres to nondiscriminatory
policies in recruitment, enrollment and counseling
students. Ripon provides equal enrollment and
educational opportunities for all qualified students
without regard to gender, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic
origin or disability.
We’d like to hear back from you. Please take some timeand fill out the card below, detach and drop it in the mail.
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Intentionally small or moderate in size (Ripon’s enrollment is
about 1,000), residential (more than 90 percent of our students
live on campus), and all undergraduate.
There may be 20,000 students or more at a big school, but how many of them will
you ever even meet? On a small, residential campus, you can get to know everyone,
including those of very different backgrounds and cultures. Graduate students often
enjoy a privileged status at many schools, but because Ripon is strictly an undergraduate
college, our attention is focused squarely on you. You have priority access to all of our
resources, facilities and equipment.
A low student to faculty ratio (Ripon’s is 15:1) and
the majority of classes have fewer than 20 students.
In smaller classes, your professors know what you are capable of and hold you to a
high standard. Smaller classes also foster questions and discussions, the best way to learn.
You’ll even have the chance to work one-on-one with a professor on independent
studies or research projects. Contrast that to a lecture class with 300 or more
students — the instructor won’t even notice if you are there or not.
Faculty who are first and foremost devoted to teaching,with a high percentage of full-time faculty holding a Ph.D.or equivalent highest degree.
At many large universities, faculty research is valued more highly than teaching
skills. You’ll find many courses are taught by graduate students, not by professors. Ripon’s
professors are top scholars in their fields (97% hold a Ph.D.), but teaching is their first
priority and they love it. They also involve their students in their ongoing research.
A curriculum that emphasizes breadth of knowledge,as well as depth of knowledge in the major field.
This is mission-critical at a liberal arts college.We provide you with a broad foundation
of knowledge in the humanities, sciences and social sciences that puts your major studies
in context. In daily life, it’s getting harder and harder to draw a line that separates religion
and politics or business and ethics or science and philosophy — liberal arts students
know the connections.
“The value of an educationin a liberal arts college is notthe learning of many factsbut the training of the mindto think something that cannotbe learned from textbooks.”
Albert Einstein
3
1
2
WHATMAKES ALIBERAL ARTS COLLEGESODIFFERENT FROMOTHERCOLLEGESANDUNIVERSITIES?
Your education doesn’t stop when you earn your degree. Your careerwon’t be defined by your first job. At every step of your life, you’llbe confronted by new ideas and new areas of knowledge to absorb.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, over a 20-year period,Americans change jobs an average of 10 times after graduatingfrom college.
As a graduate of a liberal arts college, you’ll be uniquely qualifiedto succeed in a rapidly changing world. Because your education hastaught you not what to think, but how to think and how to learn,you’ll be able to adapt and apply your knowledge in innovative ways.
At Ripon, we hold true to the ideals of the liberal arts. From ourfounding in 1851 to the present day, we’ve produced graduates whosucceed in creating meaningful lives, not just making good livings,because they’ve achieved these important outcomes:
• Critical thinking skills• Problem-solving skills• Effective written and oral communication skills• Lifelong learning skills• Leadership and teamwork skills• Independence and creativity• High personal and professional ethical standards• Aesthetic sensibility• Global awareness
DISTINCTIVEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION(no matter what your major)
THEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AREESSENTIAL TO YOUR SUCCESSFULFUTURE ASWELL.
4
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Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________State:____________________ Zip: ____________________
Home phone:____________________________ Cellphone: ____________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________
High School:______________________________ Exp Grad Date: __________________________
Possible college major: ______________________________________________________
Please check all the activities/programsyou would like to pursue in college:
Activities CommitteeAmnesty InternationalArmy ROTCArtBand / Jazz BandBaseball (M)Basketball (M/W)CheerleadingChoirCommunity ServiceCross Country (M/W)Cycling (M/W)DanceEnvironmental GroupEthnic/Cultural ClubsFootball (M)ForensicsFraternities/SororitiesGolf (M/W)Intramural AthleticsLacrosseLeadership ProgramsLiterary JournalOrchestraRadio StationRecreationReligious ActivitiesRugbySoccer (M/W)Softball (W)Student GovernmentStudent NewspaperSwimming (M/W)Tennis (M/W)TheatreTrack (M/W)Volleyball (W)YearbookOther:__________________________________________________________________
Please check the all topics about whichyou’d like to receive more information:
Academic Advising
Career Services
Off-Campus Study
Financial Aid
Internships
Student Activities
Residence Life
Ripon community and area
Please rank the following characteristicsin terms of how important they are toyou in choosing a college (1= most important, 2= second most important, etc.).If a characteristic doesn’t matter to you,leave it blank.
Academic Major/Field of Interest
Cost
Student Life Activities
Career Preparation
Graduate or ProfessionalSchool Preparation
Intercollegiate Athletics
How would you describe your levelof interest in Ripon College?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uncertain
Not interested
Historically, Ripon College has been committed
to the principles of equal rights and equal
opportunities and adheres to nondiscriminatory
policies in recruitment, enrollment and counseling
students. Ripon provides equal enrollment and
educational opportunities for all qualified students
without regard to gender, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic
origin or disability.
We’d like to hear back from you. Please take some timeand fill out the card below, detach and drop it in the mail.
K1866ripon.qxd:_ 1/19/09 11:54 AM Page 1
Intentionally small or moderate in size (Ripon’s enrollment is
about 1,000), residential (more than 90 percent of our students
live on campus), and all undergraduate.
There may be 20,000 students or more at a big school, but how many of them will
you ever even meet? On a small, residential campus, you can get to know everyone,
including those of very different backgrounds and cultures. Graduate students often
enjoy a privileged status at many schools, but because Ripon is strictly an undergraduate
college, our attention is focused squarely on you. You have priority access to all of our
resources, facilities and equipment.
A low student to faculty ratio (Ripon’s is 15:1) and
the majority of classes have fewer than 20 students.
In smaller classes, your professors know what you are capable of and hold you to a
high standard. Smaller classes also foster questions and discussions, the best way to learn.
You’ll even have the chance to work one-on-one with a professor on independent
studies or research projects. Contrast that to a lecture class with 300 or more
students — the instructor won’t even notice if you are there or not.
Faculty who are first and foremost devoted to teaching,with a high percentage of full-time faculty holding a Ph.D.or equivalent highest degree.
At many large universities, faculty research is valued more highly than teaching
skills. You’ll find many courses are taught by graduate students, not by professors. Ripon’s
professors are top scholars in their fields (97% hold a Ph.D.), but teaching is their first
priority and they love it. They also involve their students in their ongoing research.
A curriculum that emphasizes breadth of knowledge,as well as depth of knowledge in the major field.
This is mission-critical at a liberal arts college.We provide you with a broad foundation
of knowledge in the humanities, sciences and social sciences that puts your major studies
in context. In daily life, it’s getting harder and harder to draw a line that separates religion
and politics or business and ethics or science and philosophy — liberal arts students
know the connections.
“The value of an educationin a liberal arts college is notthe learning of many factsbut the training of the mindto think something that cannotbe learned from textbooks.”
Albert Einstein
3
1
2
WHATMAKES ALIBERAL ARTS COLLEGESODIFFERENT FROMOTHERCOLLEGESANDUNIVERSITIES?
Your education doesn’t stop when you earn your degree. Your careerwon’t be defined by your first job. At every step of your life, you’llbe confronted by new ideas and new areas of knowledge to absorb.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, over a 20-year period,Americans change jobs an average of 10 times after graduatingfrom college.
As a graduate of a liberal arts college, you’ll be uniquely qualifiedto succeed in a rapidly changing world. Because your education hastaught you not what to think, but how to think and how to learn,you’ll be able to adapt and apply your knowledge in innovative ways.
At Ripon, we hold true to the ideals of the liberal arts. From ourfounding in 1851 to the present day, we’ve produced graduates whosucceed in creating meaningful lives, not just making good livings,because they’ve achieved these important outcomes:
• Critical thinking skills• Problem-solving skills• Effective written and oral communication skills• Lifelong learning skills• Leadership and teamwork skills• Independence and creativity• High personal and professional ethical standards• Aesthetic sensibility• Global awareness
DISTINCTIVEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION(no matter what your major)
THEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AREESSENTIAL TO YOUR SUCCESSFULFUTURE ASWELL.
4
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Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________State:____________________ Zip: ____________________
Home phone:____________________________ Cellphone: ____________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________
High School:______________________________ Exp Grad Date: __________________________
Possible college major: ______________________________________________________
Please check all the activities/programsyou would like to pursue in college:
Activities CommitteeAmnesty InternationalArmy ROTCArtBand / Jazz BandBaseball (M)Basketball (M/W)CheerleadingChoirCommunity ServiceCross Country (M/W)Cycling (M/W)DanceEnvironmental GroupEthnic/Cultural ClubsFootball (M)ForensicsFraternities/SororitiesGolf (M/W)Intramural AthleticsLacrosseLeadership ProgramsLiterary JournalOrchestraRadio StationRecreationReligious ActivitiesRugbySoccer (M/W)Softball (W)Student GovernmentStudent NewspaperSwimming (M/W)Tennis (M/W)TheatreTrack (M/W)Volleyball (W)YearbookOther:__________________________________________________________________
Please check the all topics about whichyou’d like to receive more information:
Academic Advising
Career Services
Off-Campus Study
Financial Aid
Internships
Student Activities
Residence Life
Ripon community and area
Please rank the following characteristicsin terms of how important they are toyou in choosing a college (1= most important, 2= second most important, etc.).If a characteristic doesn’t matter to you,leave it blank.
Academic Major/Field of Interest
Cost
Student Life Activities
Career Preparation
Graduate or ProfessionalSchool Preparation
Intercollegiate Athletics
How would you describe your levelof interest in Ripon College?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uncertain
Not interested
Historically, Ripon College has been committed
to the principles of equal rights and equal
opportunities and adheres to nondiscriminatory
policies in recruitment, enrollment and counseling
students. Ripon provides equal enrollment and
educational opportunities for all qualified students
without regard to gender, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic
origin or disability.
We’d like to hear back from you. Please take some timeand fill out the card below, detach and drop it in the mail.
K1866ripon.qxd:_ 1/19/09 11:54 AM Page 1
“THE AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF A
LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATIONARE ESSENTIAL TO
OUR NATION’S FUTURE.”
College Learning for the New Global Century, a report issuedby the Association of American Colleges and Universities
- - - - -
- - - - -
i
Office of Admission • 300 Seward St.Ripon, WI 54971-0248
1-800-947-4766 • [email protected] • www.ripon.edu
“There is such a heavy emphasis on effective communication inthe workplace that college students who master these skills can
set themselves apart from the pack when searching for employment.”
Marilyn Mackes,executive director, National Association of Colleges and Employers
You can major in music and go to med school or major in biology and become
a journalist. Philosophy has established a track record as a great major for law school —
even better than political science (which we call politics and government here at Ripon).
For example, Stephanie Greene ’72, a Ripon philosophy major, is a vice president
at JPMorganChase.Merline Lovelace ’68, a double major in German and Russian,
is a best-selling author of more than 60 suspense and romance novels. Another Ripon
philosophy major, Hollywood legendHarrison Ford ’64, is anyone he wants to be.
The bottom line?
Your liberal arts education will change your life and keep changing with your life.
It’s a higher education degree that adds a higher degree of meaning to your world.
ACADEMICPROGRAMSMAJORSAnthropologyArtArt HistoryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChemistry-BiologyCommunicationComputer ScienceEconomicsEducational StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesExercise ScienceFrenchForeign LanguagesGermanGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American Area StudiesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitics & GovernmentPsychobiologyPsychologyReligionSelf-designed MajorSociology-AnthropologySpanishTheatre
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSEducation CertificationEarly ChildhoodElementaryElementary/Middle SchoolSecondarySecondary/Middle Music K-12Physical Education K-12
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMSEngineeringForestryNursing and Allied Health Sciences/
Medical TechnologySocial Welfare
PRE-PROFESSIONALPROGRAMSDentistryJournalismLaw and GovernmentLibrary and Information ScienceMedicineMilitary Science (ROTC)MinistryOptometryPhysical TherapyVeterinary Medicine
-- -96% of
Ripon studentsare employed,student teaching,or enrolled ingraduate schoolwithin six monthsof graduation.
LIBERALARTSMAJORS:ALMOST INFINITELY FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE.
At a liberal arts college, almost any major can leadto almost any career.
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Intentionally small or moderate in size (Ripon’s enrollment is
about 1,000), residential (more than 90 percent of our students
live on campus), and all undergraduate.
There may be 20,000 students or more at a big school, but how many of them will
you ever even meet? On a small, residential campus, you can get to know everyone,
including those of very different backgrounds and cultures. Graduate students often
enjoy a privileged status at many schools, but because Ripon is strictly an undergraduate
college, our attention is focused squarely on you. You have priority access to all of our
resources, facilities and equipment.
A low student to faculty ratio (Ripon’s is 15:1) and
the majority of classes have fewer than 20 students.
In smaller classes, your professors know what you are capable of and hold you to a
high standard. Smaller classes also foster questions and discussions, the best way to learn.
You’ll even have the chance to work one-on-one with a professor on independent
studies or research projects. Contrast that to a lecture class with 300 or more
students — the instructor won’t even notice if you are there or not.
Faculty who are first and foremost devoted to teaching,with a high percentage of full-time faculty holding a Ph.D.or equivalent highest degree.
At many large universities, faculty research is valued more highly than teaching
skills. You’ll find many courses are taught by graduate students, not by professors. Ripon’s
professors are top scholars in their fields (97% hold a Ph.D.), but teaching is their first
priority and they love it. They also involve their students in their ongoing research.
A curriculum that emphasizes breadth of knowledge,as well as depth of knowledge in the major field.
This is mission-critical at a liberal arts college.We provide you with a broad foundation
of knowledge in the humanities, sciences and social sciences that puts your major studies
in context. In daily life, it’s getting harder and harder to draw a line that separates religion
and politics or business and ethics or science and philosophy — liberal arts students
know the connections.
“The value of an educationin a liberal arts college is notthe learning of many factsbut the training of the mindto think something that cannotbe learned from textbooks.”
Albert Einstein
3
1
2
WHATMAKES ALIBERAL ARTS COLLEGESODIFFERENT FROMOTHERCOLLEGESANDUNIVERSITIES?
Your education doesn’t stop when you earn your degree. Your careerwon’t be defined by your first job. At every step of your life, you’llbe confronted by new ideas and new areas of knowledge to absorb.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, over a 20-year period,Americans change jobs an average of 10 times after graduatingfrom college.
As a graduate of a liberal arts college, you’ll be uniquely qualifiedto succeed in a rapidly changing world. Because your education hastaught you not what to think, but how to think and how to learn,you’ll be able to adapt and apply your knowledge in innovative ways.
At Ripon, we hold true to the ideals of the liberal arts. From ourfounding in 1851 to the present day, we’ve produced graduates whosucceed in creating meaningful lives, not just making good livings,because they’ve achieved these important outcomes:
• Critical thinking skills• Problem-solving skills• Effective written and oral communication skills• Lifelong learning skills• Leadership and teamwork skills• Independence and creativity• High personal and professional ethical standards• Aesthetic sensibility• Global awareness
DISTINCTIVEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION(no matter what your major)
THEOUTCOMESOF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AREESSENTIAL TO YOUR SUCCESSFULFUTURE ASWELL.
4
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Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________State:____________________ Zip: ____________________
Home phone:____________________________ Cellphone: ____________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________
High School:______________________________ Exp Grad Date: __________________________
Possible college major: ______________________________________________________
Please check all the activities/programsyou would like to pursue in college:
Activities CommitteeAmnesty InternationalArmy ROTCArtBand / Jazz BandBaseball (M)Basketball (M/W)CheerleadingChoirCommunity ServiceCross Country (M/W)Cycling (M/W)DanceEnvironmental GroupEthnic/Cultural ClubsFootball (M)ForensicsFraternities/SororitiesGolf (M/W)Intramural AthleticsLacrosseLeadership ProgramsLiterary JournalOrchestraRadio StationRecreationReligious ActivitiesRugbySoccer (M/W)Softball (W)Student GovernmentStudent NewspaperSwimming (M/W)Tennis (M/W)TheatreTrack (M/W)Volleyball (W)YearbookOther:__________________________________________________________________
Please check the all topics about whichyou’d like to receive more information:
Academic Advising
Career Services
Off-Campus Study
Financial Aid
Internships
Student Activities
Residence Life
Ripon community and area
Please rank the following characteristicsin terms of how important they are toyou in choosing a college (1= most important, 2= second most important, etc.).If a characteristic doesn’t matter to you,leave it blank.
Academic Major/Field of Interest
Cost
Student Life Activities
Career Preparation
Graduate or ProfessionalSchool Preparation
Intercollegiate Athletics
How would you describe your levelof interest in Ripon College?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uncertain
Not interested
Historically, Ripon College has been committed
to the principles of equal rights and equal
opportunities and adheres to nondiscriminatory
policies in recruitment, enrollment and counseling
students. Ripon provides equal enrollment and
educational opportunities for all qualified students
without regard to gender, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic
origin or disability.
We’d like to hear back from you. Please take some timeand fill out the card below, detach and drop it in the mail.
K1866ripon.qxd:_ 1/19/09 11:54 AM Page 1
“THE AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF A
LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATIONARE ESSENTIAL TO
OUR NATION’S FUTURE.”
College Learning for the New Global Century, a report issuedby the Association of American Colleges and Universities
- - - - -
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Office of Admission • 300 Seward St.Ripon, WI 54971-0248
1-800-947-4766 • [email protected] • www.ripon.edu
“There is such a heavy emphasis on effective communication inthe workplace that college students who master these skills can
set themselves apart from the pack when searching for employment.”
Marilyn Mackes,executive director, National Association of Colleges and Employers
You can major in music and go to med school or major in biology and become
a journalist. Philosophy has established a track record as a great major for law school —
even better than political science (which we call politics and government here at Ripon).
For example, Stephanie Greene ’72, a Ripon philosophy major, is a vice president
at JPMorganChase.Merline Lovelace ’68, a double major in German and Russian,
is a best-selling author of more than 60 suspense and romance novels. Another Ripon
philosophy major, Hollywood legendHarrison Ford ’64, is anyone he wants to be.
The bottom line?
Your liberal arts education will change your life and keep changing with your life.
It’s a higher education degree that adds a higher degree of meaning to your world.
ACADEMICPROGRAMSMAJORSAnthropologyArtArt HistoryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChemistry-BiologyCommunicationComputer ScienceEconomicsEducational StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesExercise ScienceFrenchForeign LanguagesGermanGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American Area StudiesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitics & GovernmentPsychobiologyPsychologyReligionSelf-designed MajorSociology-AnthropologySpanishTheatre
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSEducation CertificationEarly ChildhoodElementaryElementary/Middle SchoolSecondarySecondary/Middle Music K-12Physical Education K-12
DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMSEngineeringForestryNursing and Allied Health Sciences/
Medical TechnologySocial Welfare
PRE-PROFESSIONALPROGRAMSDentistryJournalismLaw and GovernmentLibrary and Information ScienceMedicineMilitary Science (ROTC)MinistryOptometryPhysical TherapyVeterinary Medicine
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Ripon studentsare employed,student teaching,or enrolled ingraduate schoolwithin six monthsof graduation.
LIBERALARTSMAJORS:ALMOST INFINITELY FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE.
At a liberal arts college, almost any major can leadto almost any career.
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