hburg
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Engaged University
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
Let's hope his discussion involves a move up to big boy tackle football.
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RE: Engaged University
(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?
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RE: Engaged University
(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.
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hburg
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Re: Engaged University
JMU wants to marry someone...I am still trying to figure out who..:-P.
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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?".
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(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
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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.
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DoubleDDuke
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(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.
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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.
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