, and others are national leaders in robust, interactive online learning, and as such, they did not suffer or falter when the switch to virtual became a public health imperative. How do we know we are leaders? Look at the numbers. Maryville projects having over 7,000 online learners pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
as one of the top-four fastest-growing private non-profit institutions in the country. I daresay those are not the hallmarks of an institution at risk of perishing. It is the reckoning that finally, higher education must embrace principles of access, opportunity, and affordability and not hide behind an antiquated notion that whatever school is more expensive and more exclusive is better.
I urge my fellow collegiate leaders to shed outdated beliefs and practices steeped in educational elitism. It is well past time to jettison antiquated ideas of how we deliver higher education. Leaders must be open to seeing their world through a new lens for a new era. That starts with realizing that affordable, accessible education in both on-ground and online platforms is the only way forward. A broader and more objective analysis of universities wouldn't hurt either.
Dr. Mark Lombardi is the president of Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, and co-author of the book "Pivot: A Vision for the New University."Get news and advice to help you perform at your best with our Strategy newsletter.By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
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