New Jersey’s second largest institution has been deemed a R2 doctoral university high research activity university. Montclair State University has earned R2 designation from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Since 1970, Carnegie Classification is considered the national standard for college and university classifications. The new accomplishment is three years after Montclair State earned an initial Research Doctoral University (R3) designation.
“Our new designation as a Carnegie R2 institution is a well-deserved validation of what we have already known – that we are a dynamic research university with faculty and students who are producing cutting-edge research,” said Vice Provost for Research and Dean of The Graduate School Scott Herness.
Since their initial designation the University added new doctoral-level programs such as its Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, increased the breadth of funding for its research, creating a diverse portfolio on topics ranging from youth character development to promoting representation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions.
“Montclair State’s new status as a Carnegie R2 institution confirms the continuous growth of the University and will further enhance its capability to attract the highest caliber students, faculty and staff,” said University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Willard Gingerich. “As one of the Public Research Universities in the State of New Jersey, this designation recognizes the impact we are making in the state and is a testament to the years of hard work by so many members of the Montclair State community.”
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