Everything else is peripheral. Automotive trends and the economic situation need to be considered. These and many things can impinge on our comparative advantages. These topics need to be addressed. As the EST members reviewed the list, M. DeCamp asked for comments and suggestions.
Companies can move.
Our advantage of being a commuter school can change if corporations move out of the area, etc. A. Federici spoke in support of a liberal arts education. Employers can t just hire a technician. They need to hire someone with flexibility, innovation and communication skills. Narrow training is short term.