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A Career-Oriented Liberal Arts Education

Forbes Magazine - Opinion Piece

August 11, 2010

Truth is, liberal arts colleges can - and already do - blend career preparedness with their core mission to provide a well-rounded education. We haven't trumpeted these efforts for fear of image. But one upside of an unsettled economy may be that career services no longer has to hide at liberal arts institutions; more of us are celebrating the pre-professional programs we've long had in place that will help students prepare for a career throughout their pursuit of a four-year degree. Indeed many of our graduates who have gone on to successful careers have participated in these programs and frequently reflect on their value.

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