The Future of Higher Education: St. John's and UPhoenix Face Off

Classic College Meets Online Opportunities: Whither the Future of Higher Education?
Thursday, March 11
5:30 - 7pm
Askwith Hall at Longfellow Hall (13 Appian Way, Cambridge)

Have you been thinking about going back to school? In this economy, plenty of folks are. And, if you're working part-time or not willing to relocate for school, an online degree can seem like a good idea. But we may also be witnessing a rejuvenation of classical learning: the Great Books are coming (and not at the expense of science). So should you pony up for in-person instruction or try to save some time and money by engaging online?

Tonight, the Harvard School of Graduate Education presents Dr. William J. Pepicello, President of the University of Phoenix, known for its online degrees, and Christopher B. Nelson, J.D., President of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, known for its liberal arts approach and Great Books program. The presidents will debate the merits of different approaches to instruction. Part of HGSE's Askwith Forums, the event will examine specialized online instruction and a comprehensive liberal arts approach.

Because our liberal arts degrees have qualified us so well for... uh... blogging, Bostonist might be stopping by to see what online education has to offer. Will you be there? What do you think of online degrees?