While higher education has a long-held tradition of educating students in the liberal arts, some institutions now find themselves struggling for relevance and even survival in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Expanding the selection of majors they offer is a good move. Many colleges are also leveraging their location in or proximity to cities to engage more fully with the myriad experiences and resources that proximity can provide to students.
Technology has had a dramatic and undeniable impact on almost every facet of modern life, and higher education is no exception. From how lectures and course materials are delivered to the immense wealth of learning resources that are available from anywhere at any time, technology has enabled greater access to education than ever before. (more…)