Authors@Google: Ben Wildavsky

The Great Brain Race tells the story of the transformation of the global academic landscape in recent years. Nearly 3 million students now study outside their home nations; globe-trotting faculty hop from the United States to Singapore to Saudi Arabia; Western universities create branch campuses in the Middle East and Asia; and new or rejuvenated research universities in China, South Korea, Europe, and beyond vie with American giants for the top spots in global education rankings. Wildavsky’s book makes the case that, despite worries about heightened university competition and an ever-fiercer race for talent, the globalization of higher education should be welcomed, not feared. That’s because increasing knowledge is not a zero-sum game: the unhindered movement of people and ideas around the globe has enormous economic and intellectual benefits for individuals, for nations, and for the world. You can find more details at www.greatbrainrace.com. Also, check out his op-ed piece in the Times of Higher Education: bit.ly

On June 16 the JCCC board of trustees met for their regular monthly meeting. Awards and recognition The board recognized the outgoing chair, Shirley Brown-VanArsdale, for her years of a service as a trustee. She thanked the administration, faculty, staff and students and the community for their support. Trustee Hodge thanked faculty and staff for their work and shared several quotes that express his views about government. Nominating committee Trustees Lynn Mitchelson and Melody Rayl agreed to serve as a committee to nominate new board officers, liaisons and committee chairs and members for 2009-2010. The nominations will be voted upon at the July meeting. Actions The board approved a cooperative agreement with Longview Community College for the sustainable agriculture entrepreneurship certificate program. The board approved articulation agreements between JCCC and Southwestern College Professional Studies, Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary, Kaplan University, University of Central Missouri and University of Missouri-Kansas City. The board approved the treasurers report for the month ending April 30, 2009. The board voted to revise college policy 217.05, Naming of College Facilities. According to this policy, facilities may be named in recognition of financial support or of distinguished service. The operating procedure for this policy that will be adopted by the college president will state, in part, It shall be the general practice that a period of not less …