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SINGELL: Deconstructing the myth of the English major
In the years since the Great Recession, we’ve heard much about the waning value of a liberal arts degree in today’s increasingly specialized job market. A liberal arts education is a risky choice, we’re often told, compared with safer options in business, IT and other technical fields.
‘DREAM COMES TRUE’ AS ROD HITE NAMED SUPERINTENDENT
“When everybody says, ‘where are you from?’ I always say Vevay or Switzerland County,” Rod Hite says. “It’s always been home.”
Boling gave students a voice
DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College speech instructor and co-theater director Glenda Boling has spent her lengthy teaching career encouraging her students to find their voice and overcome their fears – whether it is the fear of public speaking or a case of stage fright.
Why liberal arts and the humanities are as important as engineering
Earlier in my academic career, I used to advise students to focus on science and engineering, believing that they were a prerequisite for success in business.
Professor of the Week: Dr. Barbara Skinner
Brief Bio: (From the Indiana State University Website)
