Minerva University President on US College Closures

The transcript discusses the high cost of college education and introduces Minerva University's affordable model, which offers small seminar classes and project-based learning across four continents. The university aims to build a global brand and attract exceptional students worldwide. Despite challenges, Minerva's virtual learning approach enables students to engage in active dialogue and real-time assessments. The university's alumni have achieved significant success, including Rhodes Scholarships and positions in Fortune 500 companies.

What is a key feature of Minerva University's educational model that helps reduce costs?

• Online-only courses

• Traditional campus facilities

• Small seminar classes

• Large lecture halls

How does Minerva University build its brand recognition globally?

• By focusing solely on the US market

• By partnering with local colleges

• Through media coverage in various countries

• By offering free courses online

What is Minerva University's approach to selecting students?

• Prioritizing students from elite backgrounds

• Looking for exceptional students worldwide

• Accepting all applicants

• Focusing on local students

What is a major benefit of Minerva University's virtual learning model?

• It eliminates the need for professors

• It focuses on pre-recorded lectures

• It enables students from different cities to take classes together

• It allows students to study from home

How does Minerva University ensure student engagement in virtual classes?

• By using pre-recorded lectures

• Through active dialogue-based seminars

• By reducing class sizes to one-on-one

• By offering only written assignments

What unique approach does Minerva University take to its campus model?

• Offering only online courses

• Focusing on a single central campus

• Using cities as campuses

• Building large campuses in rural areas

What success have Minerva University alumni achieved?

• Primarily in non-profit sectors

• Working at Fortune 500 companies globally

• Mostly in academic roles

• Limited to local job markets