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School For International Training
School For International Training
SIT Graduate Institute, formerly known as the School for International Training, originated as the Experiment for International Living (EIL). The 259 acre campus on the north end of Brattleboro, Vermont overlooks the Connecticut River. The institute began nearly forty years ago as a training center for early Peace Corps volunteers.
SIT Graduate Institute provides graduate programs in crucial contemporary global issues. It offers master's degrees, certificates and professional development programs. The institute is renowned for its Master's in Teaching Languages. Other innovative programs include peace and conflict transformation, social justice, socially responsible management, sustainable development, international education, and language and culture.
SIT Graduate Institute has produced notable alumni like Jody Williams (recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize) and Wangari Maathai (board member and Noble laureate for sustainable development and democracy in Kenya).
Contacting School for International Training
School for International Training
Kipling Rd
Brattleboro , VT 05302
General Phone:
(802) 257-7751
http://www.sit.edu
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School for International Training Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 192 | international relations |
| Education and Teaching | 82 | ESL instruction |
Number of programs and degrees for School for International Training in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 255 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 1 |
School for International Training Student Body
In 2007-2008, School for International Training had a total enrollment of 616 students (498 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
Racial Diversity:
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 27% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 42% |
| 30-34 | 27% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
School for International Training Room and Board (2007)
School for International Training offers campus housing for 110 of its 498 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brattleboro, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
School for International Training Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,360 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,885 |
Financial Aid:
School for International Training participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 886000)
School for International Training Faculty
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $67,919 | 4 | $59,742 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $54,089 | 5 | $56,121 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $51,494 | 3 | $47,083 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $61,382 | 13 | $55,838 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
School for International Training Degree Programs (2007)
Education And Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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School for International Training Highlights
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What Sets School for International Training Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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