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Can—and Should—Colleges Educate the Whole Person?

Inside Higher Ed

Yet few secular institutions strive to actually achieve those objectives. The intrapersonal: How to achieve self-awareness, cope with stress and adversity, manage emotions, and develop resilience. Steven Mintz is professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. I know full well the objections to such a vision.

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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. Woodson , dubbed “the father of Black history.” Washington, Carter G.

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