WE RATE IT!  Measuring best schools for Arizona adults


ACUSN looks at Arizona post-secondary institutions to measure characteristics that support adults earning a college degree.  We measure cost, availability of services, variety of course options, campus resources, and more.  Volunteer research assistants from around the state are needed. To volunteer, contact bonnie@acusn.org

Scoring components for WE RATE IT! include:

-Cost to attend

-Evening and Weekend availability for:

• advising
• cashier
• registration
• financial aid
• counseling
• tutoring/learning centers
• veteran services
• tutoring/learning centers
• disability resource centers

-Variety of course options:

• Online, flex, hybrids, nights, weekends
• Availability of core classes at non-traditional times
• Test out options

-Campus Resources

• Library hours
• Computer lab hours
• Onsite childcare
• Ease of website
• Organizations supporting experienced adults including single moms, displaced workers, veterans, online students, etc

-Generational and experience diversity depicted

• Online
• In Course catalogue
• In other college publications

-Ease of website navigation and phone service availability