Our Underachieving CollegesChapter 3 outlines the overarching purpose of General Education,with an overview of what should be expected of all students in terms of communication ability, critical thinking, quantitative literacy, moral reasoning, preparation as citizens, living with diversity in a global society, establishing a breadth of interests, and preparing for work.
Chapters 4-11 expands on each of these critical areas, framing curriculum goals and highlighting current research in how we might best help students acquire these skills.