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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Chickering, Arthur W. – Liberal Education, 2010
Recognition of the importance of outcomes related to moral and ethical development, other dimensions of personal development, and civic engagement is a result of decades of educational reform. But have colleges and universities succeeded in helping students achieve these outcomes? In this article, the author shares his personal reflections on…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Change, Human Dignity, Moral Values
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Chickering, Arthur W. – Liberal Education, 1972
Outlines the philosophy and procedures of an experiment in student-centered and self-directed education. (Editor)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Higher Education, Relevance (Education), Self Directed Groups
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Stewart, Donald; Chickering, Arthur W. – Liberal Education, 1995
Two higher education leaders present perspectives on the meaning of the baccalaureate degree. The first argues that institutions can satisfy the need for public accountability for the degree without sacrificing autonomy. The second stresses that a clear statement of institutional objectives and desired outcomes is important and is consistent with…
Descriptors: Accountability, Bachelors Degrees, College Curriculum, College Outcomes Assessment