Conversations

Faculty responses to the question:

What is the purpose of faculty research and creative work at a liberal arts college?

“Research and creative works are intrinsic goods that faculty members contribute to the wider world; they provide knowledge and art that benefits society as a whole.”

“Students come to Middlebury to be in the company of experts in their fields who can model the creation of new art, new ideas and new knowledge.”

“Scholarship is a driving passion that is vital to both our livelihoods and to our development.”

“Faculty research allows us to continue to learn, keeping us on the cutting edge of our fields and modeling lifelong learning for our students.”

“Conducting collaborative research with students is immensely rewarding.”

“Scholars at liberal arts colleges are particularly well-poised to disseminate their work to broader audiences.”