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Again , the desire to negate researcher bias was accommodated by allowing the source of the " defined area ( s ) of interest " to emerge from maps and categories that students and faculty had identified and discussed themselves , rather than being agenda or research-driven . Investigations will be numerous and varied , and should be of particular interest to students since many of the topics deal with things and events that students have often observed and wondered about . Across the hall from his office are mountain bikes , kayaks and canoes that students can check out for a small activity fee ; students also can sign up for fencing , yoga or ballroom dance classes . As I said in the Introduction to the Initiatives ' Self Study , the College 's mission to provide the highest quality liberal arts education requires the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that students , faculty , and staff bring to the task of educating each other . Communication is an essential component of the science and technology curriculum since many of the activities and tasks that students undertake involve the use of communication skills , both written and oral .