A sister organization to the men of Collegiate 100, WEST promotes the success and awareness of African American women in health and wellness, mentoring and tutoring, education and socioeconomic development through cultural programs and service.
Javada’s words of advice: “Network, get involved, use any and all resources allotted to you and enjoy yourself (responsibly!) These are the REAL best years of your life, so make them worth it!”
As I have been retired and off capmus for the last seven years it is VERY good to read Jay’s account of changes being advanced by Asian graduate students and I wish more of this had occurred during my 37 years as a capmus-based sociologist and futurist. The idea of students being up at the podium as teachers, and professors sitting in front as occasional coaches, is a reform we must champion in high schools and undergraduate education. The Sage on the Stage MUST give way to the Coach on the side where ever and when ever the maturity of the older adult (commonly the teacher) recommends.Likewise, the employ of group study is invaluable for nurturing soft interpersonal skills of ever-greater value in the new cultures of business and commerce.Finally, news that Chinese students are bringing to the Middle Kingdom much of what they have learned and experienced while studying here is a critical gain for democracies everywhere (NOT just the USA) as it can be expected that at least some of them came to appreciate and may have help import into the Chinese culture the distinctly values obvious on most American capmuses, namely, openness to ideas, even unconventional or troublesome ones; respect for people unlike oneself; and, above all, commitment to joining others in the effort to help shape a finer future for all.Art Shostak
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