Interdisciplinary initiatives

Interdisciplinary is used to describe an approach to learning and knowledge that integrates and benefits from the understanding and application of the approaches of different subjects and disciplines. We recognize that our world is increasingly complex, but interconnected and interdependent. Therefore, certain intellectual pursuits need to create new forms of collaboration and new ways to learn at the boundaries of disciplines. Many of the current initiatives are interdisciplinary -- the plan is to start a learning community to address the specific concerns and logistical issues of cross-departmental projects and classes.