Founded in 1860, Bard is an independent, four-year college of the liberal arts and sciences that inspires a love of learning and a commitment to the link between higher education and civic participation. Academic disciplines are interconnected through multidisciplinary programs and Bard's approach to learning focuses on the individual through small group seminars. Bard College has an extensive international network, which provides Bard students with opportunities to study abroad and connect with Bardians worldwide. Faculty are active in their fields and stress the connection between learning and engagement outside the classroom. Bard graduates succeed in the workplace and graduate school.