Christine Henseler explains why an education in the arts and humanities is valued so highly by US leaders from the worlds of politics, science, business, medicine, and beyond.
When you think "jobs," do you think "arts and humanities"? No? Well, maybe you should. You see, as the world gets bigger and the world's problems become more complex, employers seek more critical, comprehensive, and creative leaders. And the arts and humanities provide just that.
Let me set the scene for you: A 2012 survey of employers conducted by the Association of American Universities indicated that, "73 percent rejected the trend towards narrow technical training and wanted colleges and universities to place more emphasis on critical thinking and analytic reasoning… Read more on Huffington Post
When you think "jobs," do you think "arts and humanities"? No? Well, maybe you should. You see, as the world gets bigger and the world's problems become more complex, employers seek more critical, comprehensive, and creative leaders. And the arts and humanities provide just that.
Let me set the scene for you: A 2012 survey of employers conducted by the Association of American Universities indicated that, "73 percent rejected the trend towards narrow technical training and wanted colleges and universities to place more emphasis on critical thinking and analytic reasoning… Read more on Huffington Post