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Accreditation through Oberlin: Building a Rigorous Research System together

The partnership between Pioneer Academics and Oberlin College & Conservatory that officially began in 2016 would not be possible without a shared set of values and a commitment to academic integrity and rigor.

Oberlin College & Conservatory welcomes Pioneer Scholars! We encourage you to explore this unique collaboration on Oberlin’s website.

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Accreditation through Oberlin: Building a Rigorous Research System together

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The values and commitment shared by Pioneer Academics and Oberlin College & Conservatory since the 2016 commencement of their groundbreaking collaboration are the extension of shared values and commitments.

Oberlin College & Conservatory welcomes Pioneer Scholars and introduces the philosophy and scope of the collaboration on its official website.

More on the Collaboration
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“Ever the trail blazer for access to higher education and for the most advanced liberal art studies, Oberlin’s collaboration with Pioneer Academics broadens our tradition and influence beyond our campus.”

David Kamitsuka

  • Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Associate Professor of Religion
  • Chair, the Academic and Administrative Program Review Steering Committee
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“Oberlin College has historically played a major role in advancing educational access. Now, Pioneer Academics and Oberlin College together aspire to lead in dynamic global education.”

Matthew Jaskol

  • Pioneer Founder & Program Director
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The High Standards to which Pioneer and Oberlin Are Committed

The values and commitment shared by Pioneer Academics and Oberlin College & Conservatory since the 2016 commencement of their groundbreaking collaboration are the extension of shared values and commitments.

Oberlin College & Conservatory welcomes Pioneer Scholars and introduces the philosophy and scope of the collaboration on its official website.

More on Oberlin's webpage
Pioneer Oberlin Collaboration

What drives the collaboration between Oberlin College & Conservatory and Pioneer Academics’ research program?

Oberlin is committed to driving educational breakthroughs

Oberlin’s long standing history and culture of research

  • Oberlin is among the top producers of PhDs among liberal arts colleges
Oberlin has been a pioneer in educational and social advancement

Oberlin has been a pioneer in educational and social advancement

  • Founded in 1833, Oberlin was the first institution of higher education in America to adopt a policy to admit students of color (1835) and the first college to award bachelor’s degrees to women (1841) in a coeducational program.
Oberlin’s long standing history and culture of research

Oberlin is committed to driving educational breakthroughs

  • Ranked consistently among the nation’s top liberal arts schools, Oberlin College & Conservatory is committed to rigorous academics, artistic and musical excellence, and social justice. Pioneer Academics created a bold and unprecedented online research model in 2012. With a history of being the bellwether of US higher education, Oberlin extends its innovative, international vision through collaboration with Pioneer. Oberlin is committed to collaborating with Pioneer Academics to ensure  a rigorous, unparalleled academic system.

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