Liberal Education and the 21st Century Global Economy
Dr. Debra Humphreys
Distinguished Speaker,
Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs at the Association of American Colleges and Universities
Time and Location Information
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Distinguished Speaker Series
7:30 p.m. Lecture Center 100, SUNY New Paltz
FREE ADMISSION
Liberal Education and the 21st Century Global Economy
What are the changing demands of the 21st century global economy—and their implications for college learning? Presenting recent research about what employers are seeking in college graduates, Dr. Humphreys will discuss an emerging model of 21st century liberal education that is engaged, integrative, globally connected, relevant, and rigorous. Research about what kinds of curricula and teaching practices work best in preparing students to be creative problem solvers in the workplace and civil society will be presented. Faculty panel discussion follows event.
Don't miss the New Paltz Showcase!
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Lecture Center South Lobby:
New Paltz Showcase highlighting the research and creative activity of New Paltz students and their faculty mentors precedes the speaker.
Faculty Panel Discussion follows
Directly preceding the lecture by Debra Humphreys
Dr. Humphrey's presentation is part of New Paltz's week of festivities and events in honor of the inauguration of the College's eighth President Dr. Donald P. Christian on April 13, 2012. For more information on the Inauguration - Schedule of Events, please click here.
Read Dr. Humphreys: Bio; Press Release
Click here to read lead article in the Winter, 2012 issue of AAC&U's quarterly publication, Liberal Education.
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On November 12, 2008 SUNY New Paltz kicked off their inaugural Distinguished Speaker Series, which features well known speakers twice every academic year.
The goal of the Distinguished Speaker Series is to connect community members, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and their families with well-known authors, policy makers and leaders, scientists, media experts, business people, and other luminaries, on our campus. The college received a generous gift from a donor to underwrite part of this series on campus.
Thank you to Greater Talent Network and The Lavin Agency for providing our past speakers.
