Politicians are advancing the notion that smaller class sizes would make American schools better. However, economists believe that popular enthusiasm for spending money to reduce class sizes doesn't represent good common sense. He says that there is no evidence that smaller class sizes have done anything in the past, and doesn't believe they will make any difference in the future. However, C. Warren Vander Hill, Ball State provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said that it depends on what type of class is being taught. But if you're talking about working with a small number of students in an advanced class that has a research base as its goal, I think that's an entirely different kind of instruction.
Economic globalization is the reason most frequently used by students.
However, financial considerations are also significant. At Ball State the popularity of study abroad programs has also increased. An increase in the number of study programs available and strong administrative and faculty support have contributed to study abroad growth at Ball State, according to Laffrey. Back to Top Newslink is compiled by Christopher Trice, undergraduate communications assistant for the Alumni Association. Address comments about Newslink to the Editor .