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Engaged University - hburg - 04-19-2013 04:44 PM
For those interested President Alger is coming up on WHSV to talk about his idea of "engaged university" is.
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RE: Engaged University - JMU - 04-19-2013 04:46 PM
Let's hope his discussion involves a move up to big boy tackle football.
RE: Engaged University - brizzock - 04-19-2013 04:54 PM
(04-19-2013 04:44 PM)hburg Wrote: For those interested President Alger is coming up on WHSV to talk about his idea of "engaged university" is.
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A university where everyone is getting married?
RE: Engaged University - JMUDUKE9 - 04-19-2013 05:25 PM
(04-19-2013 04:54 PM)brizzock Wrote:(04-19-2013 04:44 PM)hburg Wrote: For those interested President Alger is coming up on WHSV to talk about his idea of "engaged university" is.
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A university where everyone is getting married?
We could align with BYU.
RE: Engaged University - JMad03 - 04-19-2013 05:42 PM
Here is the video:
http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/1on1-JMU-President-Jonathan-Algers-Vision-203842071.html
Re: Engaged University - hburg - 04-19-2013 06:01 PM
JMU wants to marry someone...I am still trying to figure out who..:-P.
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RE: Engaged University - DoubleDDuke - 04-20-2013 09:52 PM
I have to say that what I've seen from Alger so far is a lot of rhetoric and general speak, but nothing tangible yet. I know, I know.....he hasn't had much time. I just listen to him speak and I don't hear anything of any substance. He speaks in a lot of generalities and it just doesn't do much for me. I come away thinking "WHAT is he going to do?".
Engaged University - atljmualum - 04-20-2013 09:58 PM
(04-20-2013 09:52 PM)DoubleDDuke Wrote: I have to say that what I've seen from Alger so far is a lot of rhetoric and general speak, but nothing tangible yet. I know, I know.....he hasn't had much time. I just listen to him speak and I don't hear anything of any substance. He speaks in a lot of generalities and it just doesn't do much for me. I come away thinking "WHAT is he going to do?".
That doesnt make me feel better
RE: Engaged University - JMad03 - 04-20-2013 11:03 PM
Based on what he was saying, isn't JMU already doing that? It seems like he was just reiterating things we already know JMU does. Is it really a "vision" if the school already has that vision? How about "a more engaged university"- that would make more sense to me. \
Yeah, yeah, he hasn't had much time in office. But I would like to hear what he is going to do differently or improve upon.
And before I make this next comment, please note that I do like Alger- he did a LOT of "talking" with his hands, and was a bit distracting. Please tell me I was not the only one that noticed.
RE: Engaged University - DoubleDDuke - 04-21-2013 05:42 AM
(04-20-2013 11:03 PM)JMad03 Wrote: Based on what he was saying, isn't JMU already doing that? It seems like he was just reiterating things we already know JMU does. Is it really a "vision" if the school already has that vision? How about "a more engaged university"- that would make more sense to me. \
Yeah, yeah, he hasn't had much time in office. But I would like to hear what he is going to do differently or improve upon.
And before I make this next comment, please note that I do like Alger- he did a LOT of "talking" with his hands, and was a bit distracting. Please tell me I was not the only one that noticed.
Ha, I've noticed the talking with the hands a lot thing since the first time I saw him speak. I totally agree. Not sure I'm getting this whole "Engaged University" thing either. When has JMU ever been known for being disengaged? Our students have a reputation of being engaged in tons of activities, being engaged in the community, being engaged in international studies and affairs, humanitarian efforts, etc. I guess I really don't see what he's getting at. Like you said, it seems to me that his "vision" is something that JMU is already outstanding at.
Engaged University - CharlestonDuke - 04-21-2013 05:52 AM
Good point. Engaged University sounds like general speak already, not sure what anyone is expecting.
The guy is a lawyer whose never been a school president - I'd be in "just don't eff this up" mode too. It's not like JMU is crap.
RE: Engaged University - hburg - 05-01-2013 04:31 PM
Today's interview on Midday on WSVA. Touches on a variety of issues such as growth, education, cost, athletics, and so on.
http://www.wsvaonline.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=6358575