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2000 91´ó»ÆѼSAEP Newsletter - Special Edition

‌91´ó»ÆѼ/South Africa Program Update Special Edition-August 2000

A Report of the University of Missouri South Africa Education Program Committee 91´ó»ÆѼ-Columbia 91´ó»ÆѼ-Kansas City 91´ó»ÆѼ-Rolla 91´ó»ÆѼ-St. Louis 91´ó»ÆѼ South Africa Education Program Committee:

  • Dr. Joel Glassman, Chair, 91´ó»ÆѼSL
  • Dr. Edward Hale, 91´ó»ÆѼR
  • Dr. John Heyl, 91´ó»ÆѼC
  • Dr. Joseph Hughey, 91´ó»ÆѼKC
  • Dr. Judith McCormick, 91´ó»ÆѼKC
  • Mr. Michael Middleton, 91´ó»ÆѼC
  • Dr. Suzanna Rose, 91´ó»ÆѼSL
  • Ms. Jeanie Smallwood, 91´ó»ÆѼR
  • Dr. Ronald Turner, 91´ó»ÆѼ

Archbishop Tutu Receives 91´ó»ÆѼSL Award

On May 18 the University of Missouri-St. Louis hosted Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and presented him with its Global Citizen Award. Archbishop Tutu, who received the Noble Peace Prize in 1984, was chosen by President Nelson Mandela in 1995 to chair South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He also serves as chancellor of the University of the Western Cape.

In his 91´ó»ÆѼSL address, entitled "Forgiveness is the Way Forward," Archbishop Tutu spoke of the process of reconciliation in South Africa after the end of Apartheid and challenged the audience to recognize and confront unresolved issues of race in America. Tutu spoke before a full house in the J.C. Penney Conference Center auditorium and was given a standing ovation at the conclusion of his speech.

Previous recipiencts of the Global Citizen Award include Nobel Peace Prize winners John Hume and Lech Walesa.

Excerpts from Archbishop Tutu's remarks:

"[Retribution and reprisal] is one way of dealing with a wrong inflicted on one or one's community. It is to set off an inexorable spiral of revenge and retribution. This way of dealing with wrong leads to disaster. It leads to a devastating cul-de-sac.

"Others have thought that the best way of dealing with having been wronged by another is by trying to ignore it, by claiming that bygones would be bygones. Forget the past, they say. Try to live for the present and the future. Sadly, this way out is not an effective way of dealing with an offense, with a wrong, by merely papering over the cracks. It does not work. This second way of trying to ignore what has happened in the past is as unviable as the first way, for it does not bring peace and stability—anything but.

"And so in South Africa, we tried a third way, looking the beast in the eye. Many have thought that when a black-led government was in power, as soon as that happened, South Africa would experience the blood-letting of an orgy of retribution and revenge by blacks seeking to get their own back after centuries of injustice, oppression and exploitation. "Instead the world was awed as it watched the quite extraordinary process of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, where people could get amnesty, even for the most gruesome atrocities, in exchange for the truth. We chose the hard way of confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

"We were very fortunate. The world supported us, the world prayed for us, the world cared for us, over a very long period of time. Our victory over Apartheid would never have happened had it not been for the support that we did get from the international community, from yourselves, from students and others who were part of the anti-Apartheid movement.

"We asked for your help, you gave us your help, and look at us today. With your help we are free, we are democratic, we are trying to be nonracial, we are trying to be nonsexist..."

Board of Curators President Stephenson Presents Resolution Honoring UWC's 40th Anniversary

At the Global Citizen Award ceremony, 91´ó»ÆѼ Board of Curators President Hugh E. Stephenson, Jr., acting on behalf of the Board of Curators, presented to UWC Rector Cecil Abrahams a resolution congratulating UWC on the 40th Anniversary of its founding.

The resolution reads, in part:

  • Whereas, the Board of Curators approved a precedent-setting academic linkage between the University of Missouri System and the University of the Western Cape in 1986; and
  • Whereas, this historic link has been recognized as a model international academic exchange program; and
  • Whereas, the University of the Western Cape has played a unique leadership role in South Africa's transformation, and
  • Whereas, the University of the Western Cape is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding:

  • Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Curators, on behalf of the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of Missouri System, does hereby congratulate the University of the Western Cape on its 40th anniversary and recognize its significant and ongoing contributions to the future of South Africa.

    Excerpts from Rector Cecil Abrahams' remarks:

    "We are proud that [in 1986 the University of the Western Cape] signed an agreement with the United States and with this university in particular. This was the first such agreement. It was at a time when sanctions had been applied, particularly by the liberation movement, but this agreement was accepted because the University of Missouri was very serious about the contribution they wanted to make to the education of those who had been oppressed for so long. The University of Missouri has truly stood by us and been a member of our family for the last 15 years.

    "What the University of Missouri did by coming with us, and journeying with us, through the Apartheid days, to the point where transformation has taken place, and where now we can rebuild a country that was shattered by a vicious past: the University of Missouri has in fact shown that it is courageous, it is prepared to join us. We are indeed very proud to have this connection.

    "We have grown into a large comprehensive university now offering degrees in seven faculties up to the Ph.D. level. The University of Missouri, in sending over 150 professors and increasingly more students to spend some time on our campus...has indeed helped us to shape and to establish our academic program and indeed to get to a level where we are a university not only recognized within our own country as of importance, but a university that is recognized internationally for the role it played in transforming South Africa and the further role it is going to play in advancing South Africa to be the kind of democracy where all her people can truly have a better life..."

    Academic Symposium Commemorates UWC's 40th Anniversary

    Also on May 18, the 91´ó»ÆѼ South African Education Program Committee hosted an academic symposium to celebrate UWC's 40th anniversary and the 15th year of the 91´ó»ÆѼ-UWC linkage. In the symposium, Dr. Harold Herman, professor of Education at UWC spoke on "Globalism and Internationalization of Education: The Western Cape-University of Missouri Experience over the Past Fifteen Years," and Dr. Geta LeSeur, associate professor of English and Women Studies at 91´ó»ÆѼ-Columbia, described her experiences as a faculty exchange participant in South Africa in a presentation entitled, "What is a Woman Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Lessons Learned from the 91´ó»ÆѼ/UWC Encounter."

    Following those presentations, a panel composed of Dr. Herman and one faculty member from each 91´ó»ÆѼ campus discussed the topic, "Fifteen Years of Faculty Exchanges between the University of Missouri and the University of the Western Cape." 91´ó»ÆѼ panel participants included Dr. Nick Peroff, associate professor of Business & Public Administration, 91´ó»ÆѼKC; Dr. Jenice Prather-Kinsey, associate professor of Accountancy, 91´ó»ÆѼC; Dr. Richard Hagni, Curators' Professor of Geology & Geophysics, 91´ó»ÆѼR; and Dr. George McCall, professor of Sociology & Public Policy Administration, 91´ó»ÆѼSL.

  • Prof. Herman participated in the 91´ó»ÆѼ-UWC faculty exchange in 1990 and is again participating in 2000. He is also UWC team leader for a project on "School culture and organizational change" under the 1999-2003 TELP linkage grant.
  • Prof. LeSeur participated in the faculty exchange in 1993 and 1997.
  • Prof. Peroff was a faculty exchange participant in 1991 and 1994 and currently serves as 91´ó»ÆѼ team leader for a TELP project on "Achieving excellence in academic and institutional outcomes through collaboration, replication, and dissemination of best practices in Economic and Management Sciences."
  • Prof. Prather-Kinsey conducted research in South Africa in 1999 with funding from the 91´ó»ÆѼSAEP South African Partnerships Program.
  • Prof. Hagni was a faculty exchange participant in 1992 and 1999.
  • Prof. McCall participated in the faculty exchange in 1991 and 1999, received a Partnerships Program award in 1997, and leads a TELP project team in a collaborative project on "Conflict, violence, and health: Health and wellness curriculum and staff development."
  • Professor Cecil Abrahams, rector and vice chancellor of UWC, President Manuel Pacheco of the 91´ó»ÆѼ, and 91´ó»ÆѼ Curator Paul Steele attended the symposium.
  • In remarks made at a special meeting of the 91´ó»ÆѼSAEP Committee on May 19, Rector Abrahams noted that the 91´ó»ÆѼ academic symposium was the only celebration of UWC's 40th anniversary outside of South Africa.

Telp Linkage Grant

University of Missouri project team leaders have indicated a high level of enthusiasm both at 91´ó»ÆѼ and at UWC among colleagues working on collaborative TELP linkage grant projects. The following travel between Missouri and Cape Town for project consultation has been reported in 1999 and 2000.

  1. Problem-based learning and curriculum development in Health Related Professions
    • Quinnette Lowe, Physical Therapy, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼC April 19-May 16, 2000.
    • P. Kevin Rudeen, Associate Director, School of Health Related Professions, 91´ó»ÆѼC, travelled to UWC May 22-June 11, 2000.
    • Richard E. Oliver, Director, School of Health Related Profession, 91´ó»ÆѼC, travelled to UWC, May 22-31, 2000.
    • Richard E. Oliver and Gerald Browning, Associate Director, School of Health Related Professions, travelled to UWC August 7-14, 1999 supported by 91´ó»ÆѼ funds.
  2. Enhancement of graduate programs, faculty training, and research at the School of Dentistry, UWC.
    • Johannes Hille, Faculty of Dentistry, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼKC Oct. 30-Nov. 6, 1999.
    • Trevor Arendorf, Professor of Oral Pathology, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼKC Oct. 30-Nov. 6, 1999.
    • Yusuf Osman, Assistant Dean, Dentistry, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼKC Oct. 30-Nov. 6, 1999.
    • J. David Eick, Curators' Professor and Chair, Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, 91´ó»ÆѼKC, travelled to UWC Feb. 13-19, 2000.
    • Michael Reed, Dean, School of Dentistry, 91´ó»ÆѼKC, travelled to UWC Feb. 13-19, 2000.
  3. Conflict, violence, and health: Health and wellness curriculum development/staff development.
    • George McCall, Professor of Sociology and Public Policy, 91´ó»ÆѼSL, will travel to UWC July-August 2000.
  4. Geophysical and geological water resource studies.
    • Neil Anderson, Professor of Geology and Geophysics, 91´ó»ÆѼR, travelled to UWC Nov. 30, 1999-January 13, 2000, and will travel to UWC again in Summer 2000.
    • Doyle J. Webb, 91´ó»ÆѼR graduate student, travelled to UWC November 30, 1999-January 28, 2000, and Jeremy Strohmeyer, 91´ó»ÆѼR graduate student, will travel to UWC July 1-August 15, 2000.
  5. Women's Studies career and curriculum development program.
    • Charlene Africa, Senior Lecturer, Microbiology, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼSL approximately April 6-19, 2000.
    • Cheryl Potgieter, Deputy Head, Psychology Department, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼSL: approximately April 6-19, 2000.
    • Suzanna Rose, Professor of Psychology, and Women's and Gender Studies, 91´ó»ÆѼSL, travelled to UWC approximately June 4-July 2, 2000.
  6. Children and violence.
    • Rose September, Program Director, Institute for Child and Family Development, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼSL April 3-10, 2000.
    • Lois Pierce, Associate Professor of Social Work, 91´ó»ÆѼSL, travelled to UWC May 23-June 12, 2000.
  7. Staff development and curriculum planning in Law:
    • Mike Middleton, Deputy Chancellor and Professor of Law, travelled to UWC June 4-7, 2000, and will travel to UWC again in August or September, 2000.
    • Fareed Moosa and Phoebe Bolton, lecturers in UWC's Department of Mercantile Law, will travel to 91´ó»ÆѼ-Columbia in September, 2000.
  8. Achieving excellence in academic and institutional outcomes through collaboration, replication and dissemination of best practices in Economic and Management Sciences.
    • Madge du Preez, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼKC approximately April 18-May 7, 2000.
    • Nolen Ellison, Professor, Business and Public Administration, Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, 91´ó»ÆѼKC, travels to UWC May-June, 2000.
    • Gregory Arling, Associate Professor, Business and Public Administration, Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, 91´ó»ÆѼKC, travelled to UWC January-February, 2000, as part of the 91´ó»ÆѼ-UWC exchange program.
  9. Fostering an institutional culture for lifelong learning at UWC: no travel
  10. Distributed education certificate program.
    • Antony Bijker, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼC approximately April 3-14, 2000, and attended a MOREnet Conference at Lake of the Ozarks, April 7, 2000.
  11. School organizational culture and change.
    • Harold Herman, Professor of Education, UWC, travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼKC approximately March 2-6, 2000, and March 12-18, 2000; travelled to a meeting of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the Lake of the Ozarks approximately March 19-21, 2000; and travelled to 91´ó»ÆѼSL approximately March 21-26, 2000.
  12. Evaluation: no travel
  13. Coordination
    • Jan Persens, Director, International Relations, UWC, travelled to TELP project planning meeting, 91´ó»ÆѼC, May 19, 1999.
    • Jan Persens, UWC, and Philip Harrison, 91´ó»ÆѼ, travelled to TELP project Post-Award Conference, Washington D.C., May 21-22, 1999.
    • Jan Persens, UWC, visited the four campuses of 91´ó»ÆѼ for project planning, November 26-December 6, 1999.
    • Persens met with Joel Glassman for TELP project planning and administration on November 29; with 91´ó»ÆѼSL faculty regarding TELP project on November 29 and November 31; with 91´ó»ÆѼ-KC faculty on November 30, 1999; with 91´ó»ÆѼR faculty on December 2, 1999; and with 91´ó»ÆѼC faculty on December 3, 1999. In addition, he participated in the December 6, 1999 meeting of the 91´ó»ÆѼ South African Education Program to discuss the TELP project and other collaborative efforts of 91´ó»ÆѼ and UWC.
    • Persens and Joel Glassman, Director, Center for International Studies, 91´ó»ÆѼSL, attended the TELP Project Directors Meeting, Pretoria, South Africa, April 1-5, 2000.

 

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