Application of Knowledge

Longwood's philosophy of education over 160 years has consistently emphasized the practical and beneficial application of knowledge and ability, along with the individual growth and development of students.
  To meet the new needs of students, the collegiate experience cannot be confined by traditional methods or even physical boundaries. The learning environment must be responsive and expansive to the learning needs of today's students.
  Perhaps the single most important challenge facing higher education today, is to shift from the conventions of a teaching-centered environment to the dynamics of a learning-centered one. The learning-centered environment at Longwood College has been reaffirmed and refined to emphasize the application of knowledge through a variety of initiatives including:

• Curricula that link academic disciplines to learning needs and career goals
• Faculty research projects in collaboration with students
• Internships for all students, regardless of discipline
• Faculty work experience in which the faculty member works in his or her chosen field to gain real-world experience
• A learning-centered environment that is a strong support system in which all members of the Longwood community contribute to the success of The New Collegiate Experience.
  
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