Arts and Humanities encompass many different disciplines, which is why so many students choose this path. While not specific, Arts and Humanities allows you the opportunity to learn about a number of things that are applicable in the real world. Studying here means you’ll use crucial skills like critical thinking, the ability to design and carry out research, and the ability to work well in a group of your peers.

Liberal arts, music, fashion, English, communications, all these fall into the field of Arts and Humanities, so if any sound interesting to you, you may be headed toward a degree in the Arts and Humanities. Students holding a degree within Arts and Humanities will be well prepared to either pursue a career directly after their studies or have a strong foundation to move on to do graduate level work in their field. Holding a degree within Arts and Humanities is often required to pursue graduate school and other post-graduate work within many disciplines.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 85 percent of public universities offer non-residential distance learning courses, degrees, or career credentials. New institutions continue to pop up offering an education with convenient online certification options in business, computers, e-commerce, financial services, and health services.

Online programs also offer something for everyone. With different learning styles all addressed though online learning, online colleges also come in many shapes and forms, leading you to find something that fits your needs.

Finally, online programs are more cost-effective than your traditional run-of-the-mill institution. No dorm costs, hefty tuition fees, or transportation costs. You can get quality education for a reasonable price, while still being eligible for financial aid at most institutions.

Though move-in day is all about the student, and getting the student accustomed to college life, more and more colleges are catering to the worried parents who suffer separation anxiety sometimes more so than the students. Many college campuses have begun offering programs to help parents let go of their children and keep their goodbyes brief enough so as to allow students the assimilation they require during their first few college days.

Though many parents are nonchalant about the whole process, parent separation anxiety is a growing trend. College campuses have been quick to respond, providing resources that help parents as well as students.

The U.S. Education Secretary, Arne Duncan met with the National Education Association in San Diego in July 2009 to discuss ways to improve the school system. He proposed linking teacher salaries to student achievement to eliminate ineffective educators from the system.

While it is important to give teachers positive reinforcement for successfully teaching their students, Duncan’s proposal seems to put even more emphasis on good grades. Already there are too many students who just want A’s rather than wanting to learn. This leads to counterproductive practices like memorizing, cramming and even cheating. It helps to get the good grades but the information is rarely retained.

Who knows what could happen if the same pressure to get good grades is also put onto teachers? It could lead to giving out good grades to undeserving students in order for a teacher to keep her job.

It is certainly a tricky dilemma but something needs to be done to motivate our students to learn, not just to get good grades.

Most wiki’s are university specific.   We here are going to include all colleges and universities, and it will be up to YOU to include what you guys want!    Couple quick ideas;

• Where are the best places to eat around campus?
• What are the best dorms on campus?
• What majors are offered at your school?

Leave a comment below if you have any suggestions!