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The Campaign for the American Mind |
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Written by Marsha Enright
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Friday, 19 September 2008 |
Concerned parents and college students will find a trove of information and an active approach to reforming higher education at The American Council of Trustees and Alumni ( ACTA). |
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Robert Hutchins and RIFI |
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Written by Marsha Enright
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
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“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” Robert Maynard Hutchins, President, The University of Chicago, 1929-1951 Why is this quote on the homepage of RIFI?
Because it encapsulates a very important principle of education.
To function successfully in life, a person must be excellent at learning, in order to meet life’s ever-changing conditions. Personally, he must learn how to handle relationships, crises and success. Professionally, she must continually adapt to new market conditions and opportunities. |
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