The Power of a Liberal Arts Education with Andy Stott and Guest Host Nick Kallins
On this episode, special guest host Nick Kallins interviews pioneer in education, Professor Andrew Stott.
As the former Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Stott played a leading role in ensuring that undergraduate programs at USC Dornsife reflect USC’s mission of creating the college of the 21st century. Andrew Stott has recently been appointed Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate School at USC. He is also a professor of English, the author of four widely-acclaimed books, and the recipient of multiple fellowships. In this episode, Vice Provost Stott highlights the power of a liberal arts education and how it benefits the mind and future of next generation scholars.
Before joining USC, he held the position of Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, repeatedly distinguishing himself for his innovative leadership. His day-to-day activities included overseeing the core undergraduate experience, general education, academic policy, and program approvals. Most notably, Stott designed and implemented the first major overhaul of the university’s undergraduate liberal arts curriculum in more than 20 years. This nationally recognized, four-year project bridged all areas of the university’s academic enterprise and centered on global citizenship, integrative learning, and high-impact educational practices.