“Earning an undergraduate degree is a significant investment for students and their families and in the Maple League, we are firmly convinced of the value of an education that includes the entire range of student interests. Small scale universities offer young people an opportunity to engage directly with faculty and their classroom peers, and in the community at large. It is nearly impossible to remain anonymous on a campus where almost the entire student body lives on or within several blocks of campus, so learning is a totally immersive experience. On every one of the Maple League campuses, there are virtually limitless opportunities for volunteering in the community, giving students early exposure to what it means to be a member of a community and forming habits and building networks that will last a lifetime. University should be more than simply earning a degree: it should be about finding out what kind of person you can be, what your capabilities are, and how far your interests and expertise can take you in life.”

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~ Dr. Peter J. Ricketts, President & Vice-Chancellor of Acadia University, Chair of the Maple League’s Presidents’ Council