Dr. Cynthia Ramsey – Professor of Music, Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences

Enhancing one’s creative abilities has long been an assumption underlying a liberal arts education; however, today’s higher education society finds itself dealing with incoming students whose educational focus has solely revolved around finding that ‘one right answer’ on standardized tests. This model leaves little room for creative thinking or assignments that encourage working ‘outside of the box’.

Recent studies suggest that educators hold creativity in high standing and that the workforce values innovation as an essential skill for our global economy as approximately 60% of our students will work in jobs that are not yet created. As collegiate educators, if we are looking for creative qualities but teach only in a manner that rewards how well they memorize, then we are not tapping into their full potential. In this interactive research session, you will learn about the creative process and experience strategies that will help you tap into your students’ creative process.

• This event is free and open to the public.