Liberal Education

Draft mission statement of our lib ed task force...comments?

Liberal education begins with a spirit of free inquiry guided by deliberate development of critical thinking skills needed to make sound choices; it enhances quality of life by helping each person realize full potential while at the same time freeing people to move creatively, constructively, and competently beyond narrowly self-centered ways of living. A liberally educated person appreciates learning as a way of life and consequently remains open to new ideas and perspectives of others. Ultimately, liberal education encourages us to reflect deeply on what we value in matters of art, science, and social relations and to engage passionately our civic and ethical responsibilities. /dps