While this might be true today, it is the liberal arts studies that prepare students with the problemsolving and critical thinking skills that can be applied throughout their lifetime.
Theory is favored over applied learning, and there is an urgent need for more social skills development, in particular critical thinking, problemsolving, teamwork and leadership.
The institution provides tools and resources to help the U.S. education system keep up with global competitors by combing the traditional 3Rs with the 4Cs (Critical thinking and problemsolving, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and innovation).