"There are certain words that we, in large public institutions, sometimes find controversial. These are considered to be somewhat anathema to higher education and its historic goals of crafting the next generation of well-informed citizens capable of participating in a functioning democracy.'"—Source: The EvoLLLution
WHY THIS MATTERS:
Long story short, higher education should be designed to fill the needs of learners. As those needs shift, the scope and formats for delivery will need to follow their lead.