June 15, 2011: Webinar considers 'The Future of Higher Education in America: Are We Academically Adrift?'

Wednesday, June 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307

Join American Council on Education for a discussion about "Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses," part of the official ACE Webinar Series. The debate about the future of American higher education has never been more complex. While there are many sides to this discussion, the question of whether higher education institutions are providing a high-quality, meaningful education for students is certainly at the forefront.

The American Council on Education (ACE) will host an interactive webinar on June 15 that will dive into these questions and explore arguments made in a recent book, Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses, which takes a hard look at the overall academic rigor of higher education in the United States today. (Learn more about the study and the authors' views in this recent New York Times op-ed.)

The webinar will feature:

• Richard Arum, professor of sociology at New York University and author,
• Josipa Roksa, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Virginia and co-author, Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses
• Gary Rhoades, general secretary, American Association of University Professors
• Terry Hartle (moderator), senior vice president of government and public affairs, American Council on Education

Participants will briefly discuss findings of the study and their implications for the future of higher education in the United States, in addition to answering questions and responding to comments throughout. ACE President Molly Corbett Broad will provide welcoming remarks.

Please contact Liisa Morrison at CAFE at (907) 786-4644 or Liisa@uaa.alaska.edu if you have any questions.