by AJ Sanson and Rosie Githinji, Alestle Live
The “traditional classroom” setting has changed throughout the years with the growing phenomenon that is the Internet. Society today is based upon convenience and because of that universities across the nation have seen an overall increase in online classes. SIU President Glenn Poshard said it is no different at SIUE. “If you look across society today, you’re seeing more place-bound students,” Poshard said. By “place-bound,” this means more students have ties into other obligations, including jobs or being a single parent. Poshard said it is not as easy for students to make it to class, especially if they do not live in the college town or on campus. “You are seeing a lot more older, non-traditional students,” Poshard said. “Students are not able to be on campus all day.”
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