Brock continues to be a leader for student services, ranking first in Ontario and third for comprehensive universities in Canada for student satisfaction thanks to its top national ranking for mental health supports, second ranking for academic advising, extracurricular activities and administrative staff, and third for residence living and student life staff.<\/p>\n
For the second year Brock has improved one spot in the overall rankings to 12th among comprehensive universities. Compared to all Canadian universities, Brock moves up three spots to 29th in the nation, an improvement of nine spots in the past two years.<\/p>\n
The annual Maclean\u2019s<\/em> rankings are based on data from thousands of student surveys, as well as data from the universities themselves. Of note, Brock\u2019s student response to the surveys more than doubled from last year. As a comprehensive institution, Brock is ranked against schools such as the University of Waterloo, Simon Fraser, Ryerson, York, Guelph, Carleton and others.<\/p>\n After a challenging year for all students, faculty and staff, Brock University Interim President Lynn Wells is pleased the University is continuing its positive trajectory.<\/p>\n \u201cThe last year has been disruptive for Brock students, staff and faculty in a number of ways. We persevered through these challenges to present students with the best educational experience we could,\u201d says Wells. \u201cBrock\u2019s improved rankings \u2014 both in the overall categories and around student satisfaction \u2014 point to the hard work being done across the University to support our students at a time when they need it the most.<\/p>\n \u201cI am grateful to all members of our community who made these results possible. We\u2019re happy to see that we have taken steps forward in key areas, but these results also tell us that there is still more work to be done.\u201d<\/p>\n The Maclean\u2019s<\/em> rankings also list some of Canada\u2019s best programs. In the education list, Brock improved three spots to be ranked 12th in the country while the Nursing program is ranked 19th.<\/p>\n \u201cI am very proud to see achievements in these programs being highlighted more broadly in the sector,\u201d Wells says. \u201cBrock has a number of signature programs and areas of strength for teaching, research and creative activity. Recognition like this brings attention to Brock\u2019s success and benefits all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n Other highlights from the student satisfaction portion of the rankings include Brock holding the third spot for student life staff, extracurricular activities and residence living.<\/p>\n Among the 15 comprehensive universities in Canada, Brock is also ranked fourth for steps to prevent sexual assault, fourth for promoting Indigenous visibility and fifth for experiential learning.<\/p>\n \u201cThese indicators clearly attest to the transformative experience students receive both inside our formal educational forums of teaching and research and across the spectrum of experiences that enhance and complete a truly comprehensive educational journey,\u201d said Anna Lathrop, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Students. \u201cBrock\u2019s rankings for student satisfaction are again proof that our outstanding reputation for a student-centred post-secondary experience is a primary driver for all that we do. Within the context of the pandemic, ranking No. 1 in student mental health is quite simply an outstanding achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n Brock student leaders also applauded the rankings and the positive direction they point to.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile it is reassuring to see we are once again ranked No. 1 for mental health, we are continuously working with students and our partners at the institution to work on more that can be done,\u201d said Brock University Students\u2019 Union (BUSU) President Rafay Rehan. \u201cBUSU will continue to strive for a better experience for our undergraduate students through its funding of mental and physical health services, the Student Justice Centre, Human Rights and Equity office, sexual violence education and support, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n Graduate Students\u2019 Association (GSA) President Christopher Yendt said the results \u201caffirm the continued commitment to graduate students and the graduate student experience.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMental health is a major priority among our members,\u201d he said. \u201cThe University’s investment in improved student access and outcomes is necessary to ensuring Brock provides an equitable and sustainable graduate community where all students feel supported, engaged and empowered to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n
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