A discussion of the increasing conservatism on college campuses looks at education's heritage of cultural geneticism and at the role of the humanities in higher education. It is concluded that cultural diversity must be included, not superficially but in every aspect of the college curriculum. (Author/MSE)

Principles for the administration and governance of interdisciplinary programs are drawn from several decades of experience in general education and in interdisciplinary centers, colleges, and schools. The principles are discussed in terms of the institutional context and include suggestions for garnering budgetary support, addressing faculty…

The characteristics of current U.S. society and the roles assigned to teachers suggest the need for more comprehensive teacher education programs, including breadth in the liberal arts, depth in content fields, and field experience. (MSE)

An examination of the transcripts of over 3,000 graduates of major Southern universities reveals that a more rigorous general education course sequence is necessary, and possible, to strengthen teacher preparation at the undergraduate level. (MSE)

The traditional orientation of liberal arts colleges toward teaching continues to make them major contributors to teacher education. The commitment these colleges make to teacher education and the governance structure that helps them devise and carry out effective programs argues strongly for supporting teacher education in liberal arts colleges.…

Explores academic service learning as an innovative pedagogical model capable of transforming traditional teaching and learning practices. Notes that faculty undertaking this challenge can expect initial resistance from students, periodic self-doubt about their teaching accomplishments, and colleagues' skepticism, but also renewed student…