History
Taft Portrait of a History Graduate
Upon completion of the History Department curriculum, Taft graduates will:
- Be curious about the world - knowing that history has determined how it has developed
- Engage with a variety of sources, perspectives, and people - knowing that all matter in the quest for historical understanding
- Read, understand, and critically interpret secondary and primary texts
- Evaluate historical evidence [and technology] for authenticity and reliability
- Analyze evidence to write clear and effective arguments
- Value intellectual risk-taking and foster an environment where every voice is honored
- Work and think both independently and collaboratively
History Department Faculty
Greg Hawes
Class of 1985
John Kenerson
Class of 1982
Andrew Taylor
Class of 1972
Jon Willson
Class of 1982