The Huffington Post – Richard Guarasci
“With millions of high school seniors awaiting admissions decisions from colleges and universities across the country, two questions are sure to come up around dinner tables, in guidance offices and in media coverage: “What’s the best college?” and, “Is college really worth the cost?” While these are certainly important considerations, their dominant place in the discussion of higher education is far out of proportion to the values and priorities of today’s young people. A growing body of evidence reveals that, while financial security is certainly important to them, they are more concerned about having a positive impact in society…And colleges and universities are providing a myriad of opportunities for them to do so, through innovative, meaningful and sustained partnerships that connect the classroom to the surrounding community.”(more)