Michael Serazio's Higher Education In A Modern World

Higher Education in a Modern World

“Because college, at its best, is all-encompassing. It is an Intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical transformation. Education happens in the lecture hall, yes- but it also happens on a theatre stage, in a stadium, at a homeless shelter, during an internship, on a religious retreat, and in the middle of a study abroad. I remain unclear how…online classes or technology in general can help cultivate wisdom across all of these fonts – and therefore cultivate the whole person that Jesuit education idealizes.” – Michael Serazio

Michael Serazio formulated a statement challenging higher education institutions offering online courses in allowing students to pursue and obtain associate and bachelor degrees. Shown above, he is quoted stating that the modern alternative to the campus based classroom does not offer the student a broad spectrum or module to obtain the educational goals outlined by the by the Jesuit university. Mr. Serazio states he is unclear on how the online classes offer a rounded education. Is the case really that he does not have experience with the online classrooms or is misinformed about how technology assists universities …show more content…
While online students are participating in online discussions with their classmates and professors they are challenged mentally about their ideas. The online group of classmates and college staff provide the environment needed to instill the values and intellectual stimulation wanted during a Jesuit college career. I believe that most student wishing to obtain their degree online already have heart and spirit and it will definitely grow throughout the whole process. On these accounts, the online degree obtained through the online programs will give the student a Jesuit experience needed to fulfill the university's mission