The word "dignity" is not typically used in education, yet it is at the core of strong pedagogy. This book names the concept and shows readers what education looks like when it is centered on students' dignity. By bringing together a collection of chapters written by authors with wide-ranging expertise, this volume presents a powerful…

College administrators have the responsibility as leaders to actively promote development of character among college students and others. Emphasis should be placed on universal human dignity, generosity of self, intercultural understanding, and the value of learning. Educators should encourage others, by modeling, to work for the common good. (MSE)