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Although young, the educational entity with which we identify ourselves today partakes from the long-established traditions of creativity and learning. The university, as an institution, dates back to the fifth century, when Nalanda University flourished in India. But the idea of the university is based on the human’s need for growth

THE UNIVERSITY: AN EVOLVING IDEA

As a student, you have a hectic life, worrying about your career, studying, and homework assignments. Some stress is good, as it sharpens the senses and the mind. But too much stress is bad for your mental and physical health. Enjoy these suggestions to keep mentally fit and fine.

MAINTAININGGLOBAL EDUCATION

STRESS RELAXATION TECHNIQUES FOR STUDENTS

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Global education is emerging as a significant tool for empowering learners to share their points of view. The United Nations declares education as the second highest main concern after poverty and hunger.

It is considered a powerful instrument for enhancing living standards, removing socio-economic inequity,

From Left to Right: Yau-Gene Chan, MFA , Professor Shu-Park Chan and Dr. Gerald A. Cory

International Technological University is happy to present its premiere issue of the ITU Journal. This first newsletter comes your way with the open invitation extended to students, professors, alumni members, and supporting staff, to join us in efforts to chronicle the beat of our International Technological University in a multitude of facets, be they intellectual, artistic, scientific, social, developmental, or simply humanitarian. As you can see, this publication is ready to cover a wide-array of topics as diverse as the ITU community itself. We hope you enjoy our first issue, and look forward to bringing you more.

Our StoryThe ITU Journal was conceptualized by Dr. Amal Mougharbel, Department Chair for the Business Administration Department, in Fall 2010. A team was assembled, and after a short period of planning, article collecting, editing, and designing, ITU Journal is ready to go from the printer to the reader's hands. So, now that you know our story, we hope that you will share with us yours!

Welcome to the First Issue"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." ~ Arthur C. Clarke

Globa l Deve lopment Through S i l i con Val ley Educat ion

Volume 1, Issue 1, Winter 2011

At ITU, most of us already know of Dr. Shu-Park Chan and his place as the founder and president of ITU. However, throughout the rest of the world, he is recognized for a diverse variety of influential roles, in addition to being the founder of ITU.

Many Silicon Valley business owners may know Professor

Chan, having studied under him as Santa Clara University's former Dean of the Engineering School.

President George Bush, Sr. knows Dr. Chan, as he appointed him to the Fulbright Scholarship Board.

The art community may see Dr. Chan as an artist whose paintings depict vivid landscapes and

subjects in Chinese ink and wash style.

From past to present, Dr. Chan is adopting new roles, and looking for ways to impact our world. He embodies the notion that life success is a matter of innovation, exploration and the process of reinventing yourself.

Hubert Chang

Visionary, Entrepreneur and LeaderProfessor Shu-Park Chan: Father of ITU

Professor Shu-Park Chan, Father of ITU, with son, Yau-Gene Chan

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through continual knowing. Institutions grow old; the idea, however, remains just as fresh.

The modern university evolved from the Academies of ancient time, with the founding of the University of Bologna around the turn of the eleventh century. It incorporated various disciplines, and its establishment ushered in the academic freedom to formulate ideas and conduct research, without the influence of kings and emperors, and of religious dogma.

With the dawn of the Renaissance, a refreshing outlook emerged in which the focus of knowing was redirected to the human and his environment. The sprouting cultural revival nourished imagination, complemented with a more reliable mode of inquiry: The scientific method was on its way to being established as the way to seek the truth.

During the twentieth century, universities incorporated the new media technologies. In response to calls for making higher education more accessible to working people,

many regions and countries prefixed their universities with promising refiners such as Open-, or Free- .

Today, in the age of electronic connectivity, universities function as interconnected nurseries where a universally viable view of the world is continually being composed. Research is increasingly being conducted as a social endeavor. With it, a new perspective has evolved that places more emphasis on interdisciplinary scholarship in the higher education.

With the birth of every institution of learning, we grow more confident that the layers of human understanding reveal an evolving picture of the world; that our own presumptions and limitations foster the unstable conceptions we constantly forge of the ever-changing reality; and that through seeking to understand other, we get to know ourselves.

In the age of the global village, we have come to value conservation, renewable energy, equity, and diversity. Along with these developments, more emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary

orientation in higher education. If the pursuit of happiness is the ultimate goal for the person, it is not untenable to think that the university empowers us to achieve that lofty goal. Knowing and loving are two of the core capabilities of being Human.

The university has played an important role in fostering the former; only the future will show whether it will also play a role in nurturing the latter.

BY DR. AHMAD REZA CHEKENI

The University: An Evolving Idea

BY MIKEL DUFFY

Editor-in-Chief:Dr. Amal Mougharbel

Managing Editor:Hubert Chang

Editorial Board:Dr. Ahmad ChekeniBarbara ArnoldussenPatty Wiggin

Design & Layout:Roxanne Lee

Contributors:Dr. Shailesh BondadeBapu Rao SrigaddeCharitha ValluriClair ZhuMikel DuffyBetty HayesMatthew Jin

Special Thanks:Manisha PaiSuman BhargavaSandip BhatarjeeAhmad Shaar

Dr. Gerald A. Cory, ITU’s Academic Vice-President, has published eight books on consilience (the unity of the natural with the social sciences), based on his doctoral work at Stanford University. He was the founding Vice-President of the University of Phoenix; and co-founder, with Steve Wozniak (Apple Computers), of Unison Corporation, producing the world record-breaking US Festivals. Dr. Cory was elected CEO of Tandem Computers in Japan, where the turn-around successes earned him SVASE Silicon Valley Legend status.

Dr. Cory’s most recent book, Consilience, Brains, and Markets: A New Theoretical Approach to Business and Economic Free Enterprise is being translated into Chinese, and is to be published by the prestigious Fudan University Press.

The Consilience model could be seen as an important cross-cultural bridge, recognizing the need to bring together two prevalent cultural approaches. Western thinking has placed much emphasis on the individual initiative at the expense of the necessity for social responsibility. On the other hand, Eastern thought has focused on social harmony, with not as much emphasis on the importance of individual creativity. His function as Academic Vice-President as well as his stature as a leading scholar in global development is invaluable for positioning ITU in the realm of academic excellence and relevance. Dr. Cory is a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.

Dr. Ahmad Reza Chekeni: With life-long interest in Education, extensive experience in designing and developing curriculum; teaching in areas of culture, organizational management, and communication; and writing about the core capabilities of being Human.

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Dr. Gerald A. Cory: Profile of a Legend

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The views expressed in articles are those of the writers only and not of ITU or the ITU Journal. The Journal is not responsible for accuracy of information cited in the news and events. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit submissions, with contributions capped at 400 words. Plagarized submissions will be discarded.

TEAM

Did You Know?New Courses:

New Programs:GREEN MBAGreen MBA is a program which will seek solutions that foster financial viability, ecological balance and social. Project development and hands-on experience is the method followed to develop the entrepreneurial and leadership skills. This program will help the students be environmentally friendly and be a successful entrepreneur.

BUSINESS EDUCATION (Bus Ed)Master degree in Business Education from ITU is accomplished with the core MBA program. The Bus Ed program includes emphasis on both education and Business expertise. Students will obtain their degree through the core MBA subjects and by learning in educational technology, program assessment/review, research techniques, vocational, and occupational training.

INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENTITU offers a graduate program, MS in Industrial Management. The Industrial Management program will prepare students to assume leadership roles in technical manufacturing industries. The degree covers organizational management, manufacturing economics and industrial engineering aspects of modern industry.

GREEN BEHAVIOR, COMMUNICATIONS AND ETHICS, GMBA 906The world is going green! This course focuses on the practical application of dual motive theory in the workplace. We will explore and identify how to decrease behavioral pollution in business, how to use language and communicate effectively in business, and how to reduce stress in the work place.

PITCHING A BUSINESS PLAN TO VENTURE CAPITALISTS, MGTN 945This course teaches the students how to write and update a business plan, to create a slide deck, and to make investors buy into a new venture. The course will end with a business plan and pitch competition. By preparing personal business plans in a competitive setting, students will be given a lifetime chance to present their plans to a worldwide audience, and an opportunity to win prizes.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, EBUS 910The main objective is to explore the make-up of successful executives. In search of an integrative view, the emphasis is on vision, optimization, process-approach, and the continuum of intelligence.

INNOVATION IN GROUPS, DBA 916The main objective is to explore mechanisms of innovation in the social setting, and especially in working environment. Research overview will cover characteristics of the creative process from various perspectives. Applying principles of group dynamics and Creativity Signposts, the students will fashion appropriate action plans for cultivating innovative situations.

BY MATTHEW JIN

The Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory at ITU’s Electrical Engineering Department, in association with the School of Software and Mi c r oe l e c t r o n i c s , Peking University, offers a stimulating environment for graduate students, faculty members, or i n t e r n a t i o n a l collaborators to pursue a wide spectrum of research studies in intelligent, optimized systems. Founded by Dr. May Huang, the A.I. Research Lab has developed some main research interests, such as computer visions, geometric algorithms, sensor data analysis, neural networks, parallel computing, and embedded systems.

ITU's A.I. Research Lab

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and sustaining economic growth. When we understand and discuss common social and economic issues, we can explore new ways of thinking and performance. As a result, we bring a qualitative change to the process of learning.

The purpose of ITU’s global education effort is to set our standard of teaching and learning to see the world as one interconnected system. We incorporate several ideas into the educational curriculum: people’s own experiences, understanding and empathy of universal cultures, and references to social, personal and cultural topics to be able to see the world as a whole. We operate within the framework of a world in which changes are growing at an incredible speed.

Two dimensions characterize our global education. The first dimension relates to space, focusing on the increasing interdependence of our world. Knowledge, competencies, and understanding of different cultures are necessary factors for effective participation in this interdependent world.

The second dimension relates to time. Global education emphasizes the future in the practice of education, to train and to encourage people to be efficient players in our rapidly evolving world.

In 1994, Dr. Shu-Park Chan, the founder of ITU, established ITU based on the concept of global education. Our vision is to move toward a model of partnership between people, cultures and professions.

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Chair of ITU Business Administration. Taught business courses at universities in the USA, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. Acted as the system-wide accounting curriculum leader for 12 campuses. Implemented the concept of cooperative learning and teaching distinction. Previously accounting manager in international and local companies for 10 years. Earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration from Université de Corse Pascal Paoli, France.Dr. Amal Mougharbel

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1. Time management: Wake up early in the morning. Write a daily ‘to-do’ list. Schedule all appointments, tasks and social events at convenient times and refer to the list throughout the day. Prioritize tasks. One person cannot do everything, so be selective. Focus on one thing at a time. Take ‘power-nap’ for 20 minutes. It will re-energize you for several hours.

2. Deep breathing exercises: Take a long breath, let out a big sigh, dropping the chest and exhale gently. Repeat several times a day. It is easy and can be done anywhere.

3. Meditation: Sit quietly in comfortable position, with legs crossed and arms resting at sides. Pick a meaningful word and repeat it. Close your eyes or focus on one object to enhance concentration.

With regular practice, meditation strengthens the area associated with joy and relaxation and weakens those associated with stress and negativity.

4. Yoga: Join a yoga class or hire teachers for a group. Do both moving and stationary poses with deep breathing

Dr. Shailesh Bondade

STRESS RELAXATION

February 9th – “ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK”Ahmad Shaar, ITU Faculty, Department of Business Administration

February 16th – “ITU GREEN -- THE HANDBOOK”Ms. Shawn Lovering, Vice-President and Corporate Trainer, ITU Green

February 23rd – "FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES: YOUR OPPORTUNITY"Mr. Hiram Willis, ITU Faculty, Department of Business Administration

March 2nd -- "RESUME DO'S & DON'TS"Career Development Center

For the complete Spring 2011 listings go to http://cdc.itu.edu

JOINT SEMINAR SCHEDULE SPRING 2011

Prepared By Betty Hayes

Health Tips

Goings On

Bachelor of Medicine from Government Medical College, Nagpur, India. Physician in District Hospital for 3 years. Previously research assistant. Now MBA Healthcare Management student at ITU.

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Patty Wiggin

Employed in corporate advertising, product management, sales, employee and customer education for Siemens Corporation. At ITU since 2008 teaching business communication, public speaking, writing and grammar.

Biography Spotlight

INSPIRATION THROUGH JEWELRYFashion & ArtJewelry needs the human form for display. Earrings are especially popular, worn by men and women of all ages. I got my ears pierced at age 13 and, after 12 years of wearing earrings, I started making my own.

As a jewelry designer, I love one-of-a-kind earrings, handmade from an interesting mixture of materials. Special creations speak the personality of their masters and represent a designer’s art and passion. Most importantly, they please: like the

pleasure an art collector gets from his favorite piece, jewelry is wearable art.

Jewelry is the perfect gift. There’s always a special occasion to wear it, or … it could be the excuse to create a special occasion! Etsy.com, one of the leading handmade design websites, overflows with talented designers and o u t s t a n d i n g

masterpieces from all over the world. I have fun just looking at their art—they inspire me.

Roxanne Lee

The Chinese New year 2011 is coming soon! According to the lunar calendar the start of the New Year is on February 3, 2011. This year is the Year of the Rabbit! Which means that 2011 should be a very "hoppy" year for all.

As Chinese New Year begins to draw near, San Francisco's Chinatown will begin to come alive with traditional Chinese New Year items such as brightly-colored lanterns, paper money and, of course, firecrackers. Chinatown will be holding an extraordinary parade on February 19th. Go to http://www.chineseparade.com/ for more information. Hope to see you there!

Happy Chinese New Year 2011! Clair Zhu

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To help students on their career path towards employment, in November 2010 ITU launched its first Career Development Center (CDC).

The CDC offers career counseling, training programs, internships, job placemets, and program workshops. Topics include resume writing and soft-skills training. All students are invited to attend any CDC event.

The first CDC seminar was on January 4th, 2011. The experienced business analysts covered data staging, data validation, and SAS clinical software applications.

The focus was to assist students in finding a job the Medical and Pharmaceutical industries.

One student remarked: “I knew there were a number of software programs other than SAS clinical, but now I know what they are”.

Bapu Rao Srigadde

Trouble Finding a Job?

Barbara Arnoldussen, RN, MBA

Experience in private/public hospitals and clinics, social services, and print/online journalism. Currently teaches healthcare management. Author of four books.

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