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Mindset Matters

The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth
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How colleges can foster growth mindsets among students-and why this approach matters. We live in an era of escalating, tech-fueled change. Our jobs and the skills we need to work and thrive are constantly evolving, and those who can't keep up risk falling behind. That's where college comes in. In Mindset Matters, Daniel R. Porterfield advances a powerful new argument about the value of residential undergraduate education and its role in developing growth mindsets among students. America's colleges and universities help students build the skills and self-confidence they need for lifelong discovery, creativity, mentorship, teamwork, and striving. These five mindsets are critical for thriving in disruptive times, and students who develop them will reap the rewards long after they graduate. To show how college activates these mindsets and why it matters, Porterfield shares the personal stories of thirty recent graduates-many the first in their families to attend college. Their growth was both self-powered and supported by involved faculty, engaged peers, and opportunity-rich campuses. Porterfield also outlines how colleges and universities can do more to foster cultures of mentoring and personalized learning that help students become leaders of their own learning.
Daniel R. Porterfield (ARLINGTON, VA) is the president of the Aspen Institute. He served as President of Franklin & Marshall College from 2011-2018 and was recognized as an Obama White House Champion of Change.
About the Author Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Mindset for Discovery 3. The Mindset for Creation 4. The Mindset for Mentorship 5. The Mindset for Collaboration 6. The Mindset for Striving 7. Conclusion: Growth Mindsets, Social Good, and Human Flourishing Notes Index
How colleges can foster growth mindsets among students-and why this approach matters.
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