In his newest University Design blog post, futurist and higher education thought leader David J. Staley invites us to rethink the very foundation of undergraduate education: the major.
Staley challenges the brittle, hyperspecialized approach that dominates college pathways today. Drawing from new research and emerging models like the Field of Study approach, he makes a compelling case for a more resilient and antifragile education—one rooted in cognitive diversification and purpose-driven learning.
🔍 Are we preparing students for the dynamic, uncertain world they’re entering—or for a version of the economy that no longer exists?
đź’ˇ Read the full article to explore:
Why traditional majors may be failing today’s students
The concept of “epistemological monoculture” and its risks
How double majors and personalized Fields of Study can build career agility
What it means to uncover students’ hidden intellectualism
👉 Read the full blog post here:https://ingeniousu.org/blog/