UW-Platteville awarded for top-tier undergraduate degree in education

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has earned special attention for its School of Education. Recognizing its stellar curriculum and outcomes for education majors, Colleges of Distinction granted this award as a stamp of approval for the impactful ways that students are prepared to lead their own classrooms after graduation. UW-Platteville's title as an Education College of Distinction is a testament to the quality of its hands-on approach to learning, leading and succeeding.

Already acknowledged as a College of Distinction for its impactful approach to education, UW-Platteville receives specialized recognition in Education.

"Students in our education programs benefit from dedicated faculty, supportive staff and strong partnerships with local K-12 schools," said UW-Platteville School of Education Director Tim Buttles. "Our School of Education classes model a place-based education approach, helping future teachers learn how to engage students by connecting lessons to their local context."

To earn this distinction, UW-Platteville demonstrated the following markers of excellence:

• Stability - The School of Education has a longstanding presence, operating with consistent enrollment and an established number of degrees awarded annually.
• Multidisciplinarity - The School of Education offers students the opportunity to specialize in three or more distinct disciplines (elementary, middle school and high school, K-12).
• Practical Experience - Starting from the first year, students in the School of Education engage in real-world teaching experiences.
• Dedicated Advising and Counseling - The School of Education provides high-quality academic advising, major-specific advising, and career advising tailored to Education majors.
• High-Impact Practices - Students in the School of Education enhance their undergraduate studies through high-impact practices such as diversity and global learning, collaborative assignments and projects, service-/community-based learning and student teaching.

"An impressive undergraduate education is marked by its stability, practical experiences, advising and mentoring, high-impact practices, and successful student outcomes," said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer for Colleges of Distinction. "It's inspiring to see the next generation of teachers graduating from UW-Platteville with confidence."

To explore UW-Platteville's comprehensive profile and discover more about its innovative learning experiences, visit: University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools throughout the U.S. for true excellence in higher education. The member schools within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience. Its website provides dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information, and to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.