Thanks for a wonderful read, Matt! I'm called to respond to the question you pose - "Should higher education prepare students for jobs or to be well-rounded citizens?" You're right - it is both, but the specific balance depends on the context, stakeholders, and political landscape any school is facing. I hope that the Civic Fellows Program we co-designed here at Teachers College reflects this call to action.
Thanks for a wonderful read, Matt! I'm called to respond to the question you pose - "Should higher education prepare students for jobs or to be well-rounded citizens?" You're right - it is both, but the specific balance depends on the context, stakeholders, and political landscape any school is facing. I hope that the Civic Fellows Program we co-designed here at Teachers College reflects this call to action.
The Civic Fellows program was top of mind while writing this- congrats on getting it off the ground!