Educating for the Common Good: Liberal Arts, Applied Learning, and Civic Purpose

About this episode

William G. (Jerry) Berberet discusses his vision for higher education and the influence of Ernest Boyer.

We sit down with William G. (Jerry) Berberet, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Ernest L. Boyer Award and the founding executive director of what is now the New American Colleges & Universities. Jerry reflects on his decades in academia, the enduring moral vision of Ernest Boyer, the role of leadership and innovation, and his compelling, purpose-driven vision for higher education -- an imperative every bit as vital today as it was thirty years ago. Host: Sean Creighton Thank you ...

People in this episode

Host: Sean Creighton

Guest: William G. (Jerry) Berberet

Topics covered

• liberal arts
• applied learning
• civic purpose
• higher education
• leadership
• innovation

Keywords

• higher education
• liberal arts
• civic engagement
• leadership
• innovation
• Ernest Boyer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New American Colleges & Universities, Ernest L. Boyer Award

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