Carlow University

For those looking to reach their full potential, Carlow University isn't just a place to learn, it's a brand of education that doesn't exist anywhere else in higher education, whose impacts are changing the course of our future. Rooted in unity and healing, led by compassion, and driven by service to humanity we are redefining what a leader looks like -and it looks like a Carlow graduate. Unlike other universities, Carlow University is a human brand grounded in empathy and community and powered by the catholic sisters of mercy, who are devoted to walking boldly into the chaos of others in order to transform lives, positively impact communities and create a more just and merciful world.approximately 40% of Carlow's undergraduate student population are pell-eligible, 29% are students of color, and Carlow ranks 7th out of 35 colleges in Pennsylvania recognized as a top performer on social mobility. This is consistent with Carlow's tradition of helping those who otherwise may not have had opportunity, earn a certificate or degree, thereby changing the course of their life and transforming the lives of generations to follow. Carlow University is unique in serving babies to age three through its early childhood education center, children prek to k-8 at its campus lab school, and students from high school to age 84 through its campus network and online educational offerings. From undergraduate degree programs to more than 50 graduate, doctoral and certificate programs, Carlow students graduate ready to meet today's workforce demands for specialized knowledge and skills. Approximately, 97% of Carlow undergraduate alumni are continuing their education or employed within six months of graduation.the career outcomes for the graduating class of 2021-2022 have remained strong, a conclusion backed by a knowledge rate of 66%. Additionally, the overall career outcome rate for job seekers and graduates seeking continuing education was 97% for bachelor's degrees, 98% for master's degrees, and 100% for doctoral degrees. Most notable was that 100% of graduate students reported positive job and continuing education outcomes. Additionally, 95% of students graduating with a bachelor's degree completed at least one professional work experience (internship, research, etc.) Within a year of graduation. For seven of the last eight years, Carlow University bsn (bachelor of science in nursing) graduates have had the highest nclex first time pass rate in pittsburgh. Carlow's most recent 92.87% pass rate surpasses the first-time pass rate for Pennsylvania (84.37%) and the nation (79.92%) and is welcome news for the current field of nursing, where workforce shortages have been magnified in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic. The continued excellence of Carlow's nursing graduate pipeline is also valuable for the profession's future, which is poised to grow nine percent by 2030.carlow also serves the community at-large through a variety of outreach programs. Undergraduate students along with their faculty are developing and implementing community health fairs providing health education and health screenings to local communities.students can become a part of the change needed in healthcare with a practical nurse certificate from Carlow University. In just 16 months, they will be immersed in a nursing education that includes clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Direct patient care, community engagement and cultural experiences are integral to the program, as students will have the opportunity to explore intellectual endeavors, responding ethically and compassionately to diverse communities.the practical nurse certificate program serves as the ideal foundational model for a career-building pathway in the healthcare field. The practical nurse curriculum provides an environment that enhances the creativity of the learner who contributes freely as a valued team member. Various clinical and non-clinical-based projects and learning modalities will be incorporated into the educational model.these collective endeavors are providing our students with valuable educational preparation under the supervision of their faculty members and serve our local community of oakland and the surrounding pittsburgh area. In addition, the speech-language pathology department has provided several community and university-based health fairs with emphasis on providing hearing screenings at no cost. Speech-language pathology graduate students, under the supervision of a licensed and asha-certified audiologist, lead the community-based hearing screenings. They also served the Carlow community by offering a free hearing clinic to employees and students this fall.these events provide a valuable opportunity for Carlow students to develop their clinical skills and support the University's mission to serve the community with the highest level of compassion and professionalism.