article thumbnail

Can—and Should—Colleges Educate the Whole Person?

Inside Higher Ed

When applied to education, this principle seeks to promote the personal development of the whole person, mentally, but also physically, ethically and, yes, spiritually. I find this idea of educating the whole person inspiring. Personal development is too central to a college education to be ignored.

article thumbnail

Celebrating Black History: Now is the Time for Courageous Conversations and Bold Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ironically, according to an analysis by Education Week , since January 2021, 44 states have introduced bills or taken steps that would restrict teaching critical race theory or limit how teachers can discuss racism and sexism. Needless to say, this philosophy of education is just as relevant today as it was more than 50 ago.

History 106