| The
various postsecondary institutions in Louisiana
require clear articulation among technical colleges,
community colleges, and universities. Effective
articulation makes programs from one institution
compatible with courses at others, where there
is a similar curriculum. Postsecondary entities
should carefully coordinate so that students
who choose one level of training and later decide
to pursue a higher level in the same line of
study can get credit for courses taken. Universities
produce the highly educated graduates needed
by many of today’s fast growing companies
and conduct research and development that
may be of use in the private sector. Companies
should be able to easily access research,
the expertise of the faculty and staff, and
specialized, unique equipment. Universities
should also work closely with Louisiana companies
to aid in recruitment and job placement to
help stop the out-migration of highly educated
graduates. Universities must embrace economic
development as an integral part of their missions
and seek innovative ways to tie their expertise
into regional business development. |
