Session 08: “Mind the Gap”: Practical Connections Between Liberal and Professional Education

Presenter Information

David Bair, Grand Valley State University, College of Education
Linda Goossen, Grand Valley State University, College of Health ProfessionsFollow
Lisa Hackney, Grand Valley State University, recent graduate, Liberal Studies Leadership ProgramFollow
Michael Scantlebury, Grand Valley State University, Hospitality and Tourism ManagementFollow
Sherri Slater, Grand Valley State University, Senior, Liberal Studies Leadership ProgramFollow
Judy Whipps, Grand Valley State University, Liberal StudiesFollow

Session Location

Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center, EC 617

Session Start Date and Time

22-8-2012 10:45 AM

Session End Date and Time

22-8-2012 11:35 AM

Session Description

An interdisciplinary group of faculty members and students will explore the relationship between the goals of the professional programs at GVSU and the liberal education goals of the university. Based in part on a summer faculty development group, we will share curricular and programmatic recommendations to bridge the gap between professional and liberal education.