Liberal Arts in the Doldrums (eBook)

John J. Hampton is a Professor of Business at St. Peter’s University in New Jersey. In a faculty capacity, he has been an endowed chair holder twice, department chair, and director of divisions of research and graduate business programs. He was the dean of the schools of business at Seton Hall and Connecticut State universities and evening school at Saint Peters. He was provost of the College of Insurance and SUNY Maritime College, both in New York City.Jack is the author of more than 30 books, two of which were recognized with innovation awards (2008 and 2012). The latter book was also selected by the American Library Association as one of three outstanding business reference books of 2012.

PART 1. REPLACING PAROCHIALISM IN THE LIBERAL ARTS2. Are we fighting a decline in critical thinking? Is “truthiness” really a word in the dictionary?PART 2. REFORMING THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION6. Why should we listen to weak signals? How long can we ignore the obvious?PART 3. REVISING THE PROFESSORIATE. PART 4. RESTRUCTURING THE CURRICULUM15. Why should professors encourage pursuing tipping points and sticky messages? What’s all the commotion about unstoppable change?PART 5. REACHING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.19. Do professors know what they think they know? What is the danger of too much confidence?20. Is collaboration the hallmark of a liberal arts education? Can people see further if they stand on the shoulders of others?21. How should professors handle irrational behavior? Why do people make such odd decisions?22. How does it all come together? What do we know at the end of our journey?