They promote the ability to draw implications from research findings and the ability to explain findings to others. They teach, also, the variety of ways we gain knowledge of ourselves, society and the universe. Teaching and scholarship at Whitman these days are being transformed by new technologies that tremendously enhance access to data, interactive discussions, and sophisticated experimentation. The information highway has been a great boon for learning and teaching. Yet in many ways the job of the teacher is harder than ever.
Information overload is constantly a problem.
And learning how to harness all the advantages of the latest technologies for teaching and scholarship can sometimes be a full-time job in itself. Students at Whitman regularly celebrate the outstanding teaching and advising that take place here. Several others have been recognized in earlier years. Still others are equally deserving and will doubtless be recognized soon. And I know that it is still strong in that tradition.