From the Ideas That Change the World Symposium at Trent, The Education panel and their discussion on "The Value of a Liberal Arts Education."Panelists include:  Jennifer Dettman '88Executive Director, Studio and Unscripted Content CBCMaureen Loweth '76Dean Centre for Business, George Brown CollegeDon Tapscott '66Chancellor of Trent UniversityJustin Chiu '73Executive Director, Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd., Hong KongNarrowly focused on the need for "technical" skills in a technological

world, some commentators question whether the liberal arts have any

significant enduring value. The members of our panel on "The Value of a

Liberal Arts Education" bring grounded, real-world perspectives to the

question of where such an education fits in society and the economy.

What are the "big-picture" competencies required in the global arena?

Just what are employers looking for when they consider new hirings or

promotions? What does the research actually tell us about the value of

experiential learning, "soft" skills, and communication abilities? Don’t

burn your degree just yet.