The organization of faculties by academic discipline has clouded, concealed and erased the faculty's sense of responsibility for the curriculum as a whole. The curriculum should aim to fashion able citizens in the context of American democracy. (MLW)

In a speech to University of Chicago (Illinois) students, an educator encourages students to challenge intellectual authority, allow their own assumptions to be challenged, become involved, be open to traditional curriculum content, and generally, keep an open mind. (MSE)