A Commission on General Education in the 21st Century

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Background Quotations
18 January 2005 (PDF - 31 kB - 9 pages)

A compilation of quotations, collected by Michael Schudson, on the aims of general education, the history of general education, and the constraints on achieving the aims of general education programs in the American college and university.

Complete Commission Proposal
12 April 2004 (PDF - 59 kB - 17 pages)

The initial proposal for the creation of the commission, including background information, specific activities and timelines proposed, and citations of relevant literature