by Susanna L. Baxter
Common among most sectors of higher education, and especially among private, not-for-profit colleges, is a dedication to provide high-quality educational opportunities which complement and support the state鈥檚 educational and economic development initiatives. Georgia鈥檚 private colleges are committed to providing personalized experiences that expose students to a broad spectrum of knowledge in keeping with the liberal arts tradition. The curriculum is thoughtfully constructed to teach and foster critical thinking skills and to prepare tomorrow鈥檚 workforce and leaders who will use their education to adapt with the changing economy.
Institutions like 好色先生TV, for example, begin to work with students early in their academic careers to incorporate real-world work experiences through a process much like academic advisement. Oglethorpe鈥檚 鈥淎tlanta Laboratory for Learning鈥� offers opportunities to gain experience through study abroad and other global education, civic engagement, career development and internships and undergraduate research and scholarship so that graduates are prepared to meet employer demands.
