“They may take jobs that did not exist when they were freshmen,” he says.“Our goal is to prepare them for that reality.” EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DEFINED BY RELATIONSHIPS While Sterling meets all accreditation and disciplinary standards, faculty are intentionally given the freedom to bring their expertise, professional insight, and lived experience into the classroom, keeping coursework relevant and responsive to the world students are preparing to enter. and chiropractic studies, with many completing undergraduate work at Sterling before transitioning to graduate programs elsewhere. Despite evolving job markets, Sterling remains committed to its liberal arts foundation. “We want graduates who can think critically and learn continuously,” Rich explains. “Employers consistently tell us they want people who can adapt, communicate, and make decisions.” That adaptability, Rich notes, often leads graduates into careers outside their original discipline. 27 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 02 STERLING COLLEGE
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