What type of environment does AFIT aim to create for its students?

AFIT aims to create a collaborative and supportive environment for its students because such an atmosphere encourages teamwork, knowledge sharing, and peer learning, which are vital in a military context and in academia. This kind of environment fosters innovation and allows students to benefit from diverse perspectives and experiences.

Collaboration is particularly important at AFIT, where students often engage in group projects and research that require collective problem-solving and communication skills. A supportive environment helps individuals feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions, which can lead to deeper understanding and enhanced learning outcomes. This approach aligns with the military’s emphasis on cooperation and collective success.

In contrast, a highly competitive and individualistic environment may discourage collaboration and lead to isolation among students, while a restricted and formal setting could hinder open communication and creativity. A remote and detached environment would distance students from practical applications of their academic learning, which is counterproductive to the hands-on nature of many engineering and technology disciplines emphasized at AFIT.