This fall presents the best opportunity we’ve had in years for colleges and universities to return to “normal” and deliver the experience on-campus students expect. So why are we talking about online and hybrid courses? One reason online is still relevant is that student expectations for the college experience have shifted since the emergency remote pivot of 2020. Students now expect more choice and flexibility in course delivery. Even traditional, on-campus, undergraduates still want to…
Poet Robert Frost’s student-centric teaching style inspired the creation of Marlboro College. Frost’s memorable line, “I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep…” also captures the essence of the marathon-like partnership exploration process Marlboro undertook before finalizing its alliance with Emerson College in the summer of 2020. As Marlboro’s president, I had a unique perspective on the complexities involved in merging two academic institutions. Everyone involved, from both colleges, was in…