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A liberal arts education system like Harvard’s does not exist in many countries, such as in Kenya, home of Gerishom Gimaiyo ’13.
Director of International Admissions Robin M. Worth ’81 says she often finds it difficult to explain the benefits of a liberal arts education to students in developing countries where university education is designed to prepare students for particular professions.
While Worth says that a liberal arts education prepares people to be better professionals, better citizens, and better problem solvers, she acknowledges that many students come from cultures where “good students do science.”
Dean of Undergraduate Education Jay M. Harris, who spearheaded the discussion, explained the rules for exam period and reading period.
At yesterday’s meeting, the Faculty passed the proposal to make three-hour examinations at the end of the semester opt-in rather than opt-out for course leaders. Currently, the Office of the Registrar’s default assumption is that all professors will give exams at...