For example, North Carolina State University’s Benjamin Franklin Scholars program – a collaboration between the College of Engineering and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences – aims “to produce well-rounded professionals who are analytical problem-solvers, ethical decision-makers, and effective communicators.” Unfortunately, such programs largely lack the visibility and influence needed to shape educational reform.
美国进行类似尝试也已经多年。比如，北卡罗来纳州立大学的本杰明·富兰克林学者计划——由工学院和人文和社会科学学院合作举办——旨在“培养通才式专业人才，既能用分析方法解决问题，也能做出道德决策，同时又身为高效沟通者”。不幸的是，这类计划大多缺少曝光度和影响力，无法决定教育改革走向。