Higher Education in America

Higher Education in America
Features of American Education
In the quest of facilitating the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, belief and habits, the American education systems has been adopting various innovations. These innovations and changes have been ongoing as early as 1975. According to Thelin (2011), the period saw the adoption of different school mottos, aimed at promoting education and popularity of the institutions. Included in the list of innovations was the revising of curriculums to expound on different courses and training.
Conferring to Thelin (2011), a notable change that occurred during the period is the coming up of institutions and innovations. The change was a clear indication of the growth and spread of education in America, especially in South America. On the other hand, the innovations saw an increase in numbers of learners in these new institutions that were at a proximity to the locals. The institutions presented an interesting transition from the rural kind of life to an environment where programs of advanced instructions were taught.
In light of today’s American education, the transition from liberal art colleges to multi-discipline learning institutions provide learners with different career courses from which they can choose. Additionally, the American system prides on the diverse institutions ranging from universities, state schools to community colleges that serve different education goals. These institutions have been able to incorporate characteristic innovations defining the world of today (Thelin, 2011).

Consequently, learners profit from these innovations by learning new skills and enrolling in modern-day advanced programs.
The role of governments in educating its nation is more pronounced through the establishment of the given institutions. The institutions can involve the government in funding, which not only profits the institution in providing the necessary infrastructure and learning materials but also significantly contributes to the development of the rural areas.

References
Thelin, J.R. (2011). A history of American higher education. Baltimore, MD: JHU Press.