Common among most sectors of higher education, and especially among private, not-for-profit colleges, is a dedication to provide high-quality educational opportunities which complement and support the state’s educational and economic development initiatives. Georgia’s private colleges are committed to providing personalized experiences that expose students to a broad spectrum of knowledge in keeping with the liberal arts tradition. The curriculum is thoughtfully constructed to teach and foster critical thinking skills and to prepare tomorrow’s workforce and leaders who will use their education to adapt with the changing economy.

Institutions like Oglethorpe University, for example, begin to work with students early in their academic careers to incorporate real-world work experiences through a process much like academic advisement. Oglethorpe’s “Atlanta Laboratory for Learning” offers opportunities to gain experience through study abroad and other global education, civic engagement, career development and internships and undergraduate research and scholarship so that graduates are prepared to meet employer demands. Read full article.