University of Southern Florida at Captiva (USF-Captiva) offers Minds for the Future program to pre-college students, university students, working adult students, and Executive Education students. We partner with universities to offer an innovative educational program titled, Minds for the Future. This program is open to students worldwide.
We utilize an innovative concept brought together by “thought leaders” from leading universities such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford.
“Employers seek graduates who can adapt successfully to rapid changes in the nature of their jobs, solving problems creatively, working adaptably in teams, interact effectively with diverse group. of colleagues, subordinates and customers, be resilient enough to overcome the challenges and risks created by constant change.”
— DEREK BOK
Former President of Harvard University
WHAT IS MISSING IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY?
A new model for Higher Education focused on special Qualities of Mind.
MINDS FOR THE FUTURE
conscientious, Respectful, Ethical, Empathic, Creative, Trustworthy, Honest, deep thinker
Preparation for the Future
Students who cultivate the Qualities of Mind will become more self-confident and capable of thriving in the future. Those who complete their studies in various academic majors and blend their learning with Minds for the Future courses will be able to thrive in the world of the future.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to nurture the intellectual development and cultivate the special qualities of mind of the next generation of students.These individuals will be able to pursue a life of purpose and be capable of contributing to the betterment of organizations and society. Our professors provide them with the education thay need to succeed in the 21st Century.
We will achieve this purpose by collaborating with universities to share this new model for higher education that can complement their existing curriculum.
Seeking Thinkers
Diverse group of learners from different backgrounds, interests, goals, and curiosity to learn and discover.
Innovative Educational Program
How Do We Deliver It?
Cutting edge personalized learning experience using e-learning in blended format with professors.
University Collaboration
A unique model that fosters collaboration with universities. We partner with universities to offer our MBA program and Minds for the Future academic program to university and Executive Education students.
Novel Curriculum
How to Lead a Purposeful Life
Focus on living a life worth living—
happiness, success, friendship, health, purpose
Creativity, Leadership & Ethics
Lessons from literature on creativity, ethics, leadership,
and living in the 21st Century
Moral Compass in the Digital Age
Decision making, convictions, choices for living
cultivating global minds
Creativity is the most important attribute for
future success in an AI Global World
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & ETHICS
Role of AI in creating a humane world
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP: IMAGINATION & INNOVATION
Examines the puzzle of creativity and it role in imgination and innovation
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & LITERATURE
Literature is a great teacher of principles in ethical behavior that provide inspiration for others to follow
HARVARD ARTICLES, CASES, VIDEOS, FILMS AND NOVELS ARE USED FOR TEACHING AND DISCUSSION.
Minds For The Future is one of the first-of-its kind in universities.
“Imagine an America in which much larger numbers of college graduates could analyze problems successfully; adapt readily to changing conditions and new challenges; collaborate effectively with others in producing creative solutions to novel problems, meet their commitments conscientiously; and interact easily and harmoniously with others from different races, socio-economic backgrounds and cultures. Imagine, lastly, that many more graduates left college with stronger ethical principles, greater empathy for the problems of others, and a clearer sense of the purpose and values to guide their lives.”
— Former President Derek Bok
Harvard University
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