Minutes - Center for Asian Studies Meeting, Nov 2, 2017
Center for Asian Studies (5)
Intro by Jeff Cox
- Intro on teaching and reaching visioning
- Laying out of fall work
- Role of Committee and Report
- Some discussion of A&S strategic planning process
Comment: Need more library resources for Asian studies
Comment: Internationalization has not received sufficient attention from campus. CAS is a grassroots international, promoting a globalized curriculum and research.
Comment: University needs to lead students towards what they need to know not follow what they want to take.
Comment: The budget model does not support interdisciplinarity or interdisciplinary units such as CAS. It is difficult to work across schools and colleges
Comment: Remember that internationalization includes educating our students as global citizens.
Comment: The campus needs a central administrator responsible for international teaching and research.
Comment: We need to cultivate international alumni. Advancement and alumni association need to participate in international efforts.