EdYOUcation blog!

Many people have continually asked the question: “Why do our students leave the state upon graduating from the University?” There are various answers to that question, just as there are various students from areas outside of our state that attend the Universities.

HOWEVER…

I believe a key component to building a stronger foundation within a community is continually overlooked and/or under utilized.

STUDENTS

For example: Tim Williamson, President/Co-Founder of The Idea Village, has been engaging local and national students in the revitalization of New Orleans. One of the segments of the organization is IDEAcorps, formed in partnership with Tulane University, which connects civic and business-minded college and graduate students to New Orleans-based entrepreneurial ventures.

Notice the key word: ENGAGING.

As I recently Tweeted on Twitter: [Cultivating Human Ability - Capacity | Whether they flourish depends on how they are nourished - Sir Ken Robinson]

ENGAGING students within communities, more specifically with SMALL and large business owners (Entrepreneurs), will increase the nourishment students are receiving within the “brick and mortar” institutions. Nourishment, not only for the students but also for the entrepreneurs. Don’t believe me? Ask Tim Williamson.

..more on ENGAGING. Jason Keeling and ”A Better West Virginia Challenge” was the inspiration for sharing this blog. Kudos to Jason for ENGAGING West Virginians!

I look forward to hearing your responses to what the future holds for West Virginia students, entrepreneurial ventures AND how to make West Virginia a better place.

Wisdom To Live By

Duane B Thomas — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:58:03 +0000

Murrow on complexity – Anyone who isn’t confused really doesn’t understand the situation. Edward Murrow, journalist.

Kennedy on national character – The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and abuilder who builds best when called upon to build greatly. John Kennedy, 35th U.S. President.

Stengel on falling short – Most ballgames are lost, not won. Casey Stengel, baseball manager.

Wells on conclusions – If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story. Orson Welles, director.

Wharton on impact – There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. Edith Wharton, novelist.

Penn on communication – Speak properly, and in a few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood. William Penn, stateman.

Dewy on striving – Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another. John Dewey, philosopher.

Lauder on motivation – I came to realize that (visualization), projecting yourself into a successful situation, is the most powerful means there is of achieving personal goals. Leonard Lauder, cosmetics executive.

Robinson on making a difference – A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. Jackie Robinson, baseball player.

Peale on strategy – The “if” thinker broods over a difficulty or a setback. The “how” thinker wastes no energy on postmortems when trouble or even disaster hits him. He immediately starts looking for the best solution. Norman Vincent Peale, clergyman

Peter on action and planning – There are two kinds of failures: those who thought and never did, and those who did and never thought. Laurence Peter, writer.

On boldness – Dance as if no one’s watching, sing as if no one’s listening, and live every day as if it were your last. Author unknown.

Jeter on achievement – The longer you wait to decide what you want to do, the more time you’re wasting. It’s up to you to want something so badly that your passion shows through. Your actions, not your words, will do the shouting for you. Derek Jeter, baseball player.

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