FALL 2008 / Volume 8 - Issue 1
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| A UNIVERSITY WITHOUT WALLS
few years ago, influential columnist and author Thomas Friedman wrote that the biggest policy issue facing the world is education. In this time of globalization, Friedman challenged that “we need to get smarter to survive in a world without walls.”
As this issue of Kent State Magazine reaches you, the university is taking that message to heart. Working tirelessly to expand Kent State’s global footprint at home and abroad, many members of our faculty and staff are at the forefront of making the world a little smaller — and a lot better.
You will see how the efforts of Dr. Kenneth Cushner, professor of education and former director of international affairs, to help save the magnificent elephants of Kenya flourished into life-altering experiences, not only for Kenyan school children, but also for some Kent State faculty, staff and our nation's future educators. Cushner's sabbatical work in a wall-less classroom is now helping the university provide a living laboratory of firsthand experiences that improve the opportunities and proficiencies of school-aged students at home and abroad.
While Kent State’s numerous excellent programs keep us at the front of the world's agenda, the Honors College in particular has a long tradition of active engagement near and far. Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, our Honors College is one of the nation's oldest, notable for its rich history and distinguished legacy. The efforts of nearly a century of dedicated honors faculty, staff, students and alumni — including the newly appointed dean, Dr. Donald R. Williams — make our state and our world a little richer, thanks to the vision of the college founders and the diverse opportunities encountered by these talented students.
We hope this issue of Kent State Magazine will inspire you to remain engaged in a world without walls.
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