Arkansas Business

A blended approach would be ideal. Certain courses are perfectly suited for online delivery, while others must require classroom settings for collaboration, hands-on teaching and lab work.

As employers, we have to be open-minded about traditional vs. online degree programs. But we also must hold colleges accountable for delivering quality courses and degrees that lead to well-educated, qualified employees.

Jeff Hankins is president and publisher of Arkansas Business. He can be reached at jhankins@abpg.com.