Finally, we must ensure that our infrastructure supports the needs of the educational program. For example, the computing environment must be adequate to the needs of our faculty and students. The quality of the undergraduate educational program - We need to affirm our traditional leadership role in undergraduate education, not only through our commitment to teaching but also by ensuring that the total environment is one that encourages learning. We must provide a diverse environment that allows our students to learn from each other, to understand and appreciate difference, and to have opportunities for international engagement. We must provide opportunities for our students to engage in research with faculty.
Students learn best in a hands-on, experiential learning environment.
Dartmouth is already ahead of many of our peers in the strength of our off campus efforts. Dartmouth sends more students abroad on our own programs than does any other comparable institution in this country. This is something that we can build on as we think about how to integrate these programs still further into on campus academic activities. We will also be thinking about how else we can enhance our international offerings. The out of classroom experience must support and contribute to the learning environment.