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PNC recognized by Carnegie Foundation

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            WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central has been chosen by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its 2010 Community Engagement Classification. PNC is one of 115 institutions added to the classification, bringing the total to 311.

            The Community Engagement Classification recognizes colleges and universities dedicated to community engagement.

            “Everyone at Purdue North Central – our faculty, staff and students – had a hand in earning this distinction,” said Chancellor James B. Dworkin. “We share a common commitment to community involvement and service learning. Our activities range from individual volunteer events to class or group undertakings and campus-wide events. Being involved in these activities helps to build a commitment to volunteerism and community service in our students that they will build on throughout their lives.”

            PNC is one of 11 Indiana institutions in the program. The others are Indiana State University, Indiana University, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Purdue University, St. Mary’s College, Taylor University, University of Indianapolis, University of Notre Dame and University of Southern Indiana.

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