“Build a new curriculum that has application in the workforce, and the students will come. In doing so, the liberal arts education offered at UNCA will not only survive, but it will also thrive.”
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Letter: Theater is not a luxury
“I am concerned that students seeking a ‘liberal arts’ environment, experience and education will notice (like spinach between your teeth) that a theater experience is not available. Perhaps they will then choose another university.”
Letter: UNCA cuts will damage region, future generations
“The humanities and the arts inform leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and professionals how to lead, how to make ethical decisions, how to engage in creative problem-solving and how to treat other human beings from all walks of life.”
Letter: Liberal arts cuts at UNCA hurt community
“Asheville is worse off as a community for gutting the foundation of a liberal arts core.”
Warren Wilson College revamps its academic offerings
Warren Wilson Provost Jay Roberts calls the college’s shuffle of academic offerings, announced in October, a “rebalancing.” Alongside layoffs, frozen positions and increased fundraising, the changes will address financial woes wrought by flattening tuition revenue and increased expenses.
Letter: Story fails to highlight UNCA’s strengths
“I am convinced that the story is extremely biased and has neglected to highlight many positive aspects of the school by not giving equal air time to students, teachers and administrators who are proud of many aspects of the school and also committed to addressing its shortcomings.”
Updated: Four local colleges recognized in national ‘Best Colleges’ guide
Four liberal arts colleges in the mountains of western North Carolina made the grade in this year’s “Best Colleges” guide by U.S. News & World Report. (A young man smiles during freshmen move-in day in 2011 at UNC Asheville. The institution maintained its ranking as seventh best public liberal arts school in the nation this year, according to the 2014 Best Colleges guide published by U.S. News & World Report today. Photo by Caitlin Byrd)