Many employers consider liberal arts study the best preparation for a professional career. This is because the liberal arts emphasize:
- broad knowledge
- intellectual skills
- personal responsibility
- social responsibility
In the College of Liberal Arts this is strengthened by emphasizing global courses and real-world learning activities, such as:
- study abroad experiences
- internships
- undergraduate research projects
- service learning courses
Resources are needed for students to afford to participate in these activities. Scholarships needed to help prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century include:
- study abroad
- endowments to help defray costs for internship travel
- and service learning project
