College 360° represents a new value proposition for higher education.
Here in Northeast Ohio, we as a community pledge to educate the whole person for life after college; not just for their role in the workforce. Beyond the academic offerings provided by an individual institution, those who study in Northeast Ohio have unmatched access to personal and professional development opportunities that will dramatically impact both their employability and maturity.
360 Degrees of Difference
In the current tight economy, more and more families are viewing the college decision in traditional investment terms. Their final choice often comes down to: Which school will deliver the greatest return on my investment, or ROI?
Today, the college itself is only one of the considerations. Access to practical internships and cutting-edge technology matters now more than ever. Urban amenities like a vibrant downtown nightlife, diverse cultures, funky neighborhoods, and abundant community service opportunities also factor into the equation. In short, what's happening off-campus has almost equal weight in the final decision as what's available on campus.
Through College 360°, NEO students will be connected with:
| 1 | Hundreds of internships and employers from across the region ranging from Goodyear to NASA to The Cleveland Clinic.
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| 2 | Not one, but two major cities, Cleveland and Akron, where eclectic neighborhoods, multi-cultural experiences and a flourishing city life are all within easy reach.
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| 3 | The second largest theater district in the country, not to mention world-class visual and performing arts like the Cleveland Orchestra.
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| 4 | Community service opportunities involving students from 13 other local campuses, exposing them to a variety of socio-economic projects, situations, and experiences.
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Northeast Ohio has formally embraced the community's role in delivering this concept of a complete education. And by doing so, NEO's economy stands to benefit greatly by attracting more college students, increasing completion rates, and retaining more of the resulting graduates.
College 360° recasts Northeast Ohio as a premier destination
to learn, live and work.
