A Campus Revolution

Abstract

This book calls for a revolution on today’s campus in curriculum (more humanities), in teaching methods (more independence for students), and in extracurricular activities (more opportunities for leadership). This chapter makes six recommendations to colleges, and one to college parents. First, bring the goals of students and faculty into alignment. Second, recognize that every teacher teaches ethics. Third, stop teaching altogether if your teaching style makes students passive. Fourth, replace professionally coached teams as much as possible with student sports clubs, and let the students hire their own coaches. Fifth, give students time for extra-curricular activities. Groups that discriminate by race or sex should be discouraged. Sixth (which sums up the first five), trust students to make good decisions for themselves. Finally, parents should let their college-age children grow up.