Construction of our new buildings prompted installation of natural gas mains to the campus. This has allowed us to convert some of our old buildings to gas and become more energy efficient. Improving our bond rating has enabled us to conduct our financial dealings on much more favorable terms. Receiving national accreditation has validated our academic programs and opened up opportunities for our faculty and staff to participate in accreditation visits to other institutions and learn from them as well. Having your house in order also allows you to plan for and react to changes in the external environment.
Technology now plays a major role in higher education.
Technology is now a major growth area and is becoming integrated into every facet of the college operation. Technology is heavily used in the classroom for instruction and the innovative distance education program now offers classes over the Internet to a growing number of online students all over the world. The college has broadened its international presence in the past decade as well. International admission has focused its recruiting efforts more precisely and the college has developed working relationships with other institutions in Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, India, Greece and the United Arab Emirates. More than any other college I know, New Hampshire College makes its resources and facilities available to the community.