By: Laura Pollastrini
[BRIDGEVIEW, IL] – Northwestern College, the oldest private, two-year college in Illinois, announced today that it has been honored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with its Complaint Free Award for 2010, which is awarded exclusively to BBB Accredited Businesses. Northwestern College, educating Chicagoland students now for 109 years, maintains three campuses including Bridgeview, Chicago and Naperville. With over 2,000 students and nearly 400 employees, the school has been a fixture in higher education in Illinois for both the twentieth and twenty first centuries.
“Your company’s commitment to customer service excellence pays dividends in many ways,” noted Steve J. Bernas, BBB President/CEO in the award letter. “We are honored to recognize your business for superior performance in the area of ethical business practices and encourage you to continue your commitment to total customer satisfaction.”
Northwestern College has been family-owned since its inception in 1902, and in 1956 was purchased by Violet Schumacher who was both an alumnae in the late 1930’s and later an employee and administrator. The school has remained in the Schumacher Family since that time, and in 1978 Violet’s son Lawrence Schumacher was elevated to the position of President, a position he maintains still today. In 2010, the school honored 96 year old Violet when it opened the Violet L. Schumacher School of Nursing in Bridgeview.
“We are honored to receive the Better Business Bureau’s Complaint Free Award for 2010, and we are proud of our students and alumni who have been enriched as a result of the education they have received from Northwestern College,” commented College President Lawrence Schumacher. “For over 100 years, Northwestern College has strived to prepare and empower our diverse student body to pursue their professional and educational goals. We have always remained student-focused, and today’s Better Business Bureau Complaint Free Award for 2010 is a remarkable testament to the commitment we have to our students.”
About Northwestern College:
Northwestern College (NC) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org. The college offers focused career-oriented programs with flexible schedules and a supportive faculty. NC’s associate degrees and certificate programs help students enter into growing fields that offer financially rewarding careers. Day, evening, weekend, and online classes are available with campuses in Chicago, Bridgeview, and Naperville. More information can be found at www.northwesterncollege.edu or by calling toll-free, (888) 205-2283.
