7. Reshaping the Narrative of Liberal Arts: A Conversation with Lynn Pasquerella

In this conversation, EdUp Provost host, Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner discusses the pressing challenges facing liberal arts institutions with Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of the Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She emphasizes the importance of liberal education in fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and civic engagement while also addressing the need for provosts to adapt curricula to integrate emerging technologies like AI. The discussion highlights the role of organizations like AAC&U in supporting provosts and reshaping the narrative around the value of liberal arts education, particularly in the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Takeaways

- Liberal arts education is crucial for democratizing opportunity.

- Liberal arts foster critical thinking and civic engagement.

- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to education.

- Interdisciplinary approaches enhance learning outcomes.

- AAC&U provides resources for provosts' support.