We hope that persons participating in the discussion will post their thoughts and questions here. You can discuss any aspect of College Unbound you choose. Below are some questions that might be helpful:
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The book raises some disturbing criticisms about higher education and its future. Is the author correct about them? What response should we have to these criticisms?
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The book is part of an ongoing discussion about the “value” of a liberal education. What do we value most about a Lawrence education and what do we want to say to persons outside the academy about liberal education?
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In the book Roger Schank is quoted as saying, “Subjects don’t matter, cognitive abilities do.” What is your reaction to this? What cognitive abilities should be part of any list of desired characteristics that we would discuss?
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The book offers suggestions for students about how to choose courses and other activities. What advice should we be giving to our students as they plan both their curricular and co-curricular lives?
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