Document Type
Opinion
Publication Date
1-28-2016
Department 1
President’s Office
Abstract
Once again, a prominent politician from Florida has provided an excellent opportunity to talk about the value of a liberal arts education.
In 2011, Florida Gov. Rick Scott commented about not needing any more anthropology majors. Around the same time, Florida State Sen. Don Gaetz referred to psychology and political science majors as “degrees that don’t mean much.” [excerpt]
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Riggs, Janet M. "Florida’s Leaders Wrong About Liberal Arts." Miami Herald (January 28, 2016).
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Higher Education Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons
Comments
This op-ed piece appeared in the Miami Herald on January 28, 2016.