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Can—and Should—Colleges Educate the Whole Person?

Inside Higher Ed

When applied to education, this principle seeks to promote the personal development of the whole person, mentally, but also physically, ethically and, yes, spiritually. I find this idea of educating the whole person inspiring. Personal development is too central to a college education to be ignored. Academic Development.

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The Epic, Must-Read Coverage in New York Magazine (Derek Newton)

Higher Education Inquirer

The headline is brutal and blunt: Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College To which I say no kidding. And: Most assignments in college are not relevant, [Lee] told me. Sarah continued to use AI when she started college this past fall. Worse, being as clear here as I know how to be 95% of colleges do not care.

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Celebrating Black History: Now is the Time for Courageous Conversations and Bold Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In February, the shortest month of the year, American communities, congregations, colleges and schools, social and fraternal groups, state and local governmental bodies, and corporate entities, among others, typically pause to celebrate Black History Month. This annual celebration was launched in 1915 by Dr. Carter G.

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