Reforming and Refining General Education

Reimagining general education as a catalyst for student success, this innovative collection showcases diverse campus narratives to guide administrators in meaningful reform.

Through intentional experimentation and reflective practice, contributors address structural complexities, governance challenges, and misaligned incentives while demonstrating the creativity needed to uphold general education's civic and educational value for the 21st century. Each chapter offers adaptable approaches that reflect varied institutional missions and student populations, concluding with a summary of main points, lessons learned, and questions for reader reflection. Tailored for institutional leaders at all levels—from department chairs to provosts—this volume presents general education reform not as a problem to solve, but as an ongoing opportunity for institutional renewal.