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Strengthening Liberal Education,a National Imperative In the midst of a rapidly changing world, the question of how U.S. colleges and universities can best equip students to be responsive to change is essential. 在迅速变化的世界中，美国高校如何使他们的学生做出最好的准备以适应这种变化，这一问题是至关重要的。 More than ever before, graduates from U. S. institutions of higher education need the critical-thinking skills and ethical commitment that are necessary for both economic development and world citizenship. 与以往任何时候相比，从美国高等教育机构毕业的学生，更需要批判性思维技能和职业道德担当，这些是经济发展和作为世界公民所必需的。 In the view of the presidents and chancellors who comprise AASCU’s Forum on Liberal Education, the solution to this question for institutions of higher education can be found in the liberal arts, meaning, essentially, the arts and sciences, and, more explicitly, the habits of thinking and caring that the liberal arts teach. 对于高等教育机构存在问题的解决方法，在组成美国州立大专院校协会关于通识教育论坛的校长们看来，可以在人文科学中找到。人文科学的含义，本质上也就是艺术和科学，更明确地说是思考和在其引导下关怀的习惯。 Given the vital importance of these habits to students’ and communities’ well-being, the Forum recommends that all AASCU presidents and chancellors continue to promote the liberal arts on their campuses, explore new ways that these studies can help prepare students for meaningful lives, and make that exploration a high personal priority。 考虑到这些习惯对学生和社区福利的至关重要性，这个论坛建议所有美国州立大专院校协会论坛的校长们继续提升学校的人文科学教育，探索新的方法，这些研究将帮助学生为有意义的生活做准备，并且寻找一个自己更高的优先权。 Our universities and colleges must educate students to become leaders in diverse careers and contribute to the reaching of regional，national，and global long-term goals. 我们的大学和学院必须教导学生成为不同职业领域的领导人并为达到经济区域化、国家化及全球化的长远目标做贡献。 The value of knowledge about our own deep cultural roots as well as the cultures of societies in other parts of the world；an ethical commitment to serving others；and the practice of leadership within small communities，as well as in business and industry，will be key. 关于对我们自己深厚的文化底蕴及世界其他地区的社会文化的知识的重视；服务他人的道德承诺；以及在小型社区，商业及工业领域的领导能力的实践，都将会非常关键。 A fundame