102: A Recommitment to the Liberal Arts for a Changing World

Session Location: Hall of Science (HoS) Room 113 | Google Map

Date: Wednesday, August 19

Time: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Presenters: Elizabeth “Lizzie” Worden (Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and Professor, Baker School of Education) & Martyn Oliver (Faculty Chair, AU Core and Senior Professorial Lecturer, CAS | Critical Race, Gender & Culture Studies)

Session Description:

Amid renewed debate about the value of the liberal arts in the AI era, this session draws on Richard Detweiler’s The Evidence Liberal Arts Needs and related research to examine how liberal arts education prepares students for a changing workforce. We also highlight AU’s commitment through the AU Core and upcoming curriculum revisions.