Liberal Education And South Dakota Universities

On the subject of the Board of Regents' budget and discussion about the future of higher ed in our state I think it best for us who are employees of the university system to keep a judicious silence.  When the Board, the governor or a legislator asks my opinion, I will give it, but not a moment sooner.  But I do want to correct one minor factual matter from Pat Powers' post on the subject.  Strictly speaking, South Dakota does not have a liberal arts college or university.  The focus of all our schools is to prepare people for the workforce.  While there are majors at our schools that are typically part of the liberal arts, the general education package is not justified on the grounds of liberal education and the pervasive atmosphere of all six Regent schools is one of professional rather than liberal education.