Higher education must focus on quality, critical thinking, character-building: FCCU Rector
Dr. Jonathan S. Addleton, Rector of Forman Christian College, argues that higher education in Pakistan should prioritize critical thinking and character development over mere infrastructure or rankings. He emphasizes that interdisciplinary learning and human-centric values are essential to prepare students for an AI-driven future.
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The perspective offers a strategic vision for educational reform in emerging economies facing the challenges of technological disruption.
Dr Jonathan S Addleton, Rector of Forman Christian College (FCCU), believes the future of higher education in Pakistan lies in quality over quantity, interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and character development. In this interview, he shares his views on the impact of artificial intelligence, the importance of kindness and service, the need to move beyond rankings and infrastructure, and his vision for universities as institutions that cultivate wisdom as well as knowledge. Reflecting on his tenure at FCCU, he also discusses the values he hopes students will carry throughout their lives.
Declaration calls for national dialogue, governance reforms and empowered local govts
Question 1. If you could redesign higher education in Pakistan from scratch, what would you change first?
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