My Life in Higher Education By Charles DeMotte

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My Life in Higher Education

Charles DeMotte

In the memoir, My Life in Higher Education, Charles DeMotte reflects with wit and honesty ‎on his extensive career in academia. Viewing his experiences from different angles, ‎Professor DeMotte brings to light his multi-faceted background as a student, researcher, ‎and teacher. He also comments on changes in the academic environment which he has ‎witnessed over the years, and to its possible direction.‎

Dr. DeMotte thinks that a fundamental problem in society, reflected in higher education, is ‎the failure to think critically, which has underscored his teaching mission. While Dr. ‎DeMotte recognizes the impact that AI and information technology is having and will have ‎on higher education, he calls for a measured approach to this transformation. He also ‎thinks that education should promote values, such as right human relations, to help ‎students become better citizens.‎

About Author

Charles DeMotte, author

Charles DeMotte

Charles DeMotte is a retired professor of history/sociology. ‎He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of ‎Kansas in 1977 specializing in modern British history. ‎His scholarly interest later evolved into a focus on ‎modern American history, particularly the history of ‎baseball in American culture. He has published ‎several books in this area including "Bat, Ball, and ‎Bible" and "James T. Farrell and Baseball: Dreams ‎and Realism on Chicago's South Side." Dr. DeMotte ‎lives near Ithaca, New York and is currently involved ‎in a number of writing projects.‎

Charles DeMotte, author