Humanity, Diversity, and The Liberal Arts: The Foundation of a College Education : Kendall Hunt Publishing Company : 9781465265265 : 1465265260 : 30 Nov 2014 : Summer reading programs for first-year students should be focused on the needs of those students. This book moves away from the paradigm of using general audience novels for summer reading programs. It is a high-impact book written by experienced first-year educators for this specific student audience.The content articulates to students how a college education can improve quality of their life. The goals of liberal learning, diversity education, and humanity are integrated by educating students about the narrowness of ethnocentric and egocentric perspectives, broadening one's vision to embrace diverse perspectives, and deepening self-awareness.Primary purposes:Motivational New students will be inspired and excited about their upcoming college experience. They will learn how college will be distinctively different from their prio