The College has made considerable progress in recent years to improve the distinction, quality, and value of the educational experience at Moravian. It has put in place a new strategic plan, revised its general education curriculum, and greatly improved its facilities, particularly the student residences. The Commission's task forces have actively explored student development, the learning environment, community and diversity, global engagement, and history and traditions at Moravian College, with the ambitious goal of charting a course for the College into the new millennium. The commission will complete its work later this year, but its fresh perspectives, wealth of ideas, and applied resources have already begun to energize the Moravian campus community. In what is perhaps the most important academic development at Moravian College in its recent history, the faculty has approved a new general education curriculum that will emphasize and promote interdisciplinary study, problem solving, clear writing and speaking, and computer literacy.
Implementation planning for the new curriculum is underway.
In January, the College broke ground on construction of new student residences for that will house more than 100 upperclass students. The new housing units will be ready for occupancy by fall term this year. Construction has also begun on an addition to the Collier Hall of Science, to house the department offices for the new nursing major program in partnership with St. Luke's Hospital.