Although my work this week at the Salzburg Global Seminar is not directly related to our classroom work, it has been an extremely valuable week for making campus connections. There are 11 representatives from 11 different SJSU departments, so the opportunities to introduce SAL programs have been very good.
Our purpose this week has been to discuss ways to internationalize the campus with the outcome of making SJSU attractive to students, staff, and faculty as a place of global education. The lectures have gone well beyond curriculum and campuses and conclude with the very important role that education - especially international education - can and must play in addressing global problems. Not only is education the only successful road we know to controlling population growth (effecting food, water, and pollution), it is also the best means to changing prejudices and opening dialogs.
Come to think of it - I should have started by saying this week IS directly related to our classroom work! All of the lectures and powerpoints will be distributed on a CD that we plan to post on a website to share with all.
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