Kaler on the role of the liberal arts at the U-Minnesota
Forum question: What's your vision for the College of Liberal Arts?
It's an absolute core competency, and we have to protect it. I will invest in it, and they will not wane. On my watch, that will not happen.
... I'm extremely impressed by the recent report by the (U of M) College of Liberal Arts. It outlines a clear concept on how the liberal arts should be shaped in the 21st Century. I share much of what (the authors) want to do. They're committed to doing things more efficiently.
...(Liberal arts) should have a central role. I appreciate the centrality of that to university mission commited to maintaining those programs.
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