Universities need to encourage their arts and sciences faculty to help make a better case for general education-why students need to be more effective communicators. Universities need to break down disciplinary barriers so that students, in doing reports for engineering or business, are graded by English and speech faculty. We need to focus on conserving student time so that additional learning like this can be added in a productive fashion. We cannot afford to add more years to the curriculum. Experiential learning is important.
Nebraska students run three small companies that make a profit or loss.
Nebraska's College of Business Administration also is starting a center for entrepreneurship. There are many areas where universities and business can collaborate to strengthen leadership education in the Academy. Business leaders can be brought in for short teaching stints. Faculty also can get out into business in internships. Advisory committees can assist by providing input to faculty on leadership needs in business.