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Educators Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators.
Dearreaders,
Theeducationlandscapeisundergoingaprofoundevolution,markedbysignificanttrends andchallengesthatarereshapingthewaywelearn.Theriseofimmersivetechnologies likeAugmentedReality(AR)andVirtualReality(VR)istransformingclassroomsinto dynamicspaces,offeringstudentshands-onexperiencesandinteractivecontentthatmake complexconceptsmoretangible.ArtificialIntelligence(AI)ispersonalizinglearningat anunprecedentedscale,adaptingeducationalcontenttotheuniqueneedsofeachstudent, ensuringinclusivity,andcateringtodiverselearningstyles.
Astheworldcontinuestoevolveatabreakneckpace,theimperativeforcontinuous learningbecomesincreasinglycritical,particularlywithintheworkforce.Theeducation sectorgrappleswithchallengessuchasthedigitaldivide,exacerbatingdisparities,and limitingopportunitiesformarginalizedcommunities.Despitethesehurdles,thesectoris ripewithopportunitiesforinnovationthroughAR,VR,andAI,makingeducationnot onlymoreengagingbutalsomoreequitable.
Wearethrilledtointroduceourlatestissue,“The10InspiringEducationLeaders,2024,” whichcelebratesthetrailblazerswhoareredefiningtheeducationalsphere.Thisedition highlightsthevisionarieswhoarepioneeringimmersivelearningexperiences,leveraging AIforpersonalizededucation,andadvocatingforequitableaccessamidstthesector’s evolvingchallenges.
WearehonoredtofeatureDavidH.Devier,aluminaryintherealmofeducational leadership.AsthePresidentofGlenOaksCommunityCollege,Devierhaschampioned theconstructionofnewfacilitiesandtheimplementationofstrategicinitiativesthathave significantlyboostedenrollmentandstudentsuccess.
JoinusaswealsolookattheinspiringjourneysofDr.EvanD.Duff,Dr.EricJones,Dr DavidLivingston,andTadanoriNagasawa.Theseesteemedleadersareatthevanguardof innovation,eachcontributingtheiruniqueinsightsandexpertisetofosterprogressand transformationwithintheirfields.
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Camille Davidson www.siu.edu
Carla Koretsky www.wmich.edu
David H. Devier www.glenoaks.edu
Dr. David Livingston www.lewisu.edu
Dr. Eric Jones www.machias.edu
Dr. Evan D. Du www.ncwc.ed
Kelly Fiala www.salisbury.edu
Tadanori Nagasawa www.musabi.ac.jp
Kimberly Cline www.liu.edu
Victor Aluise www.wgu.edu
David H. Devier
A Comprehensive Journey in Education, Leadership, and Innovation
President
DDavidH.Devier’sjourneyisan inspiringtestamenttohis determinationandresilience.Hecame fromablue-collarfamilyinrural northwestOhioandfolloweda transformativepathtocollege, motivatedbyhishighschoolfootball team’ssuccess.Hefacedthe challengesoflimitedmeansand supportandenrolledinOhioNorthern University(ONU),whereheinitially studiedengineering.Davidthen switchedtoindustrialartseducation, whichmarkedthebeginningofhis remarkablejourney.Healsobenefited fromtheguidanceoffivesignificant mentorswhoinfluencedhiscareer
ThefirsttwomentorsinspiredDevier toreturntoONUandadopttheir effectiveteachingmethods.Inthenext fiveyears,hetaughthighschool, earnedamaster'sdegree,taughtat CentralStateUniversity,obtaineda Ph.D.fromOhioStateUniversity,and rejoinedONUasfacultywithtwoof hismentors.Heenjoyeda15-year tenureatONUuntilathirdmentor, ONUPresidentDr.DebowFreed,saw hisleadershippotential.
WithDr.Freed’sencouragement, Deviermovedintoadministration andpursuedaseriesofcareer advancements.HeworkedatOwens CommunityCollege,theUniversity ofCincinnati,ClarkStateCollege, andfinallyGlenOaks,takingon higherlevelsofresponsibilityin eachposition.Ashenearsretirement inhisforty-eighthyear,DavidH. Devierreflectsonhisremarkable career,shapedbymentorship, dedication,andaprofoundimpact ontheeducationallandscape.
ADynamicEducationalLeader andCommunityAdvocate
Davidisamultifacetedleaderwho advocatesandfacilitatesinboth educationalandcommunityspheres. Asaservantleader,hesupports employeesintheirtasksandfosters studentsuccess.Devierembraces diverseresponsibilities,suchas beingacheerleader,earlyadopter, communicationspromoter, communityengager,and governmentconnectoratstateand nationallevels.
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I have been given the opportunity to serve students and institutions for forty-eight years doing what I have loved and it has been a life of joy that has rewarded me beyond anything I could have imaged
Davidhascontributedtothegrowthanddevelopmentof educationalinstitutionsthroughouthisillustriouscareer.Hehas beeninvolvedinconstructingnewfacilitiesandrenovating existingones,showinghiscommitmenttoprovidingoptimal learningenvironments.Forexample,atGlenOaksCommunity College(GOCC),heledtheconstructionofa106-bedhousing facility,whichtheBoardofTrusteesnamedafterhimandhis wife.
David’simpactalsoliesinhiseffortstoboostenrollmentat everyinstitutionhehasserved.Hehasincreasedstudent numbersthroughstrategicinitiatives,suchasdiversified programming,flexiblemodalities,anddualenrollment opportunities.AtGOCC,hisinitiativeshaveenrolledhundreds ofhighschoolstudentseachsemester,makingupasignificant sixtypercentofthetotalpopulation.Hiscommitmentto educationaladvancementandcommunityengagement highlightshisinfluentialanddynamicleadershipinhigher education.
LegacyofEducationalExcellenceatGlenOaksCommunity College
GlenOaksCommunityCollege(GOCC),establishedin1965 inSt.JosephCounty,Michigan,hasbeenacornerstoneof educationsinceitopeneditsdoorsforclassesinSeptember 1967.Thecollegeoffersarangeofcertificatesandassociate degreesinbothtechnicalandgeneraleducation.Ithasalso cultivatedasuccessfultransferpathway,enablingthousandsof studentstostarttheireducationaljourneylocallyandtransition seamlesslytofour-yearpartnerinstitutionsforcompleting bachelor’sdegreesandbeyond.
GOCChasbeenaglobalhubforeducation,with studentstransferringtooverthreehundreddifferent institutionsworldwideinthepastdecade.Thisshowsthe college’scommitmenttofosteringdiverseeducational opportunitiesandfacilitatingacademicpathwaysfor studentswithvariedgoals.
Onthecareer-focusedfront,thenursingprogramisthe flagshipofferingatGOCC.Theprogramhasachieved remarkablesuccess,asshownbyimpressivepassage ratesonnursingexams.Thisexcellenceinspecialized fieldsreflectsthecollege’sdedicationtopreparing studentsforsuccessfulandimpactfulcareersinkey industries.GOCCcontinuestoplayavitalrolein shapingtheeducationallandscape,providingasolid foundationforstudentsandcontributingtotheirsuccess bothlocallyandglobally.
HolisticSupportforAcademicSuccess
Manystudentsfacethechallengeofinadequate academicpreparation,whichoftenleadstoretention issues.GOCChasimplementedrobustsupportsystems tohelpstudentsthroughdevelopmentalcourseswhile progressingincreditcoursesalignedwiththeirmajors.
Thecollegealsorecognizesthespecificneedsoffirstgeneration,lower-incomestudentsandleveragesthe TRIOfederalprogramtoprovideintensesupport.This initiativehashelpedstudentsovercomeacademic obstacles.TheTRIOprogramofferstailoredassistance andresources,playingacrucialroleinsupportingthese studentsontheireducationaljourney.
Thecollege'scommitmenttoaddressingcommon obstaclesincludesaholisticapproach,ensuringthat studentsreceivetheguidanceandresourcestheyneedto navigatedevelopmentalcoursessuccessfully.Through programslikeTRIOandothersupportsystems,the collegeworkstowardsminimizingacademicchallenges, fosteringstudentretention,andpromotingadvancement increditcoursesalignedwithstudents’majors.
InclusiveInitiativesandSupportPrograms
GOCC,underDavid’sleadership,hasalsoimplemented mandatoryorientationprograms,givingstudentsa structuredintroductiontocollegelife.Intenseadvising addstopersonalizedguidance,ensuringthatstudents receivethesupporttheyneedtonavigatetheiracademic journeyssuccessfully.Financialaidcounselingisakey
component,addressingthechallengesfacedbystudents fromlower-incomefamiliesandfacilitatingtheiraccess toresources.
Toaddressimmediatestudentneeds,GOCChas establishedemergencyfunds,showingaproactive approachtosupportinglearnersfacingunforeseen challenges.Thecommitmenttovariousprograms reflectsDavid'sdedicationtocreatinganinclusive environmentwherestudentsfromallwalksoflifecan thrive.
NavigatingHigherEducationChallengesand Opportunities
Davididentifiestwocriticalchallengesinhigher education.First,enrollmenthasdeclinedacrossvarious sectors,fromcommunitycollegesandregional universitiestoprivateandflagshipuniversities.This declineexceedsthepredicteddecreasefromasmaller poolofgraduatinghighschoolstudents.Afactor contributingtothistrendisabeliefamongoverhalfof working-ageAmericansthathighereducationis overpricedandnotworthit.Thisperceptionlikely affectstheoverallenrollmentdecline.
Thesecondchallengeisthelowenrollmentintechnical fieldsthatleadtohigh-payingjobsintradesand technicalsupport.Thisissueisespeciallypronouncedin communityandtechnicalcollegeswhereprogramsface closureduetoalackofstudentsdespiteahighdemand forskilledworkers.Theworkershortagehasforced employerstohireindividualswillingtowork consistentlyandinvestinon-the-jobtrainingbecauseof thescarcityofqualifiedcandidatesinthesefields.
Regardingopportunities,addressingtheenrollment declinerequiresastrategicreevaluationofthevalueand affordabilityofhighereducation.Institutionscanadapt andcommunicatethebenefitsoftheirprograms, ensuringthatstudentsandtheirfamiliesunderstandthe long-termvalueofinvestingineducation.
Additionally,thedemandforskilledworkersin technicalfieldsoffersanopportunityforeducational institutionstobridgethegapbetweenindustryneeds andenrollment.Developinginnovativeprograms, partneringwithbusinesses,andpromotingthebenefits ofpursuingtechnicaleducationcanattractstudentsto thesecriticalareas.
PursuitofWork-LifeHarmonythroughDiverse Hobbies
Davidbalanceshisprofessionalandpersonallifewell, drawingonhisdiversehobbiesandinterests.Asa formerindustrialartteacherandprofessor,heenjoys autorestoration,woodworking,homerenovation,and memorabiliacollectingforAda,OH.Thesehobbiesnot onlyserveasanoutletforcreativitybutalsocontribute toafulfillingandbalancedpersonallife.
David'shands-onapproachtoleisurecontrastswithhis academicandadministrativeresponsibilities.These pursuitsgivehimasenseofaccomplishmentand enjoyment,fosteringawell-roundedlifestyle.By spendingtimeonpersonalinterestsandhobbies,David H.Deviershowstheimportanceofbalancing professionalandpersonalspheres.Thisapproach enhanceshiswell-beingandeffectivenessinhisrolesat GlenOaksCommunityCollege.
RevolutionizingEducationforAdultLearners
Davidwouldrevolutionizetheeducationsystemby supportingreturningadultstudentsifhehadlimitless resources.Hewouldcreatecomprehensiveprograms thathelpthesestudentspursuehighereducationand balancetheirfamilylife.Theseprogramscouldinclude enhancedfinancialaid,flexiblescheduling,and additionalresourcesfortheuniqueneedsofadult learners.
Hisgoalwouldbetomakeeducationaccessibletoall citizens,recognizingthataddressingdiverselife circumstancesisnecessarytomaximizethepotentialof theentirepopulation.Withunlimitedresources,David wouldadvocateforsystemicchangesthatremove barrierstoeducation,fosteringanenvironmentwhere peopleofallagesandbackgroundscanadvancetheir livesthroughlearning.
GuidingParentsinNavigatingtheEducational Journey
Davidadvisesparentsonhowtosupporttheirchildren's educationaljourneyfromtheearlyyearstohigher education.Heemphasizesproactivefinancialplanning, suggestingparentsjoinstateandnationaltuitionsavings programsearlyon.Thisway,familiescansaveresources toeasethefinancialburdenofhighereducation.
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Davidalsoencouragesstudentstoengagein dualenrollmentprogramsinhighschool. Theseprogramsprovidecollegecreditsatno costandaheadstartontheirhigher educationjourney Thisearlyexposurecan reduceoveralleducationalexpenses.
Davidstressestheimportanceofmaximizing financialaidopportunities.Hesuggests exploringfederaloptionslikePell scholarshipsandloans,localscholarships, state-fundedgrantprograms,and“promise” programsthatsupportstudentsfinancially Thisapproachensuresthatfamiliesuse availableresources,makingcollege attendancefeasible.
Additionally,Davidadvocatesforpursuing scholarshipsbyparentsandstudents.This involvesresearchingandapplyingforlocal andnationalscholarshipsthatmatchthe student’sacademicachievements,interests, andgoals.Stayinginformedaboutfinancial
aidoptionsiscrucialfornavigatingthe complexlandscapeofeducational expenses.
Beyondfinancialconsiderations,David underscorestheimportanceofcreating asupportiveenvironmentathome.He recommendsencouragingopen communication,providingguidance, andinstillingasenseofvaluein education.Thiscontributestoawellroundedandsuccessfuleducational journey.Bypromotingcontinuous learningthroughextracurricular activitiesandcommunityengagement, parentscanplayapivotalrolein shapingtheirchildren'seducational experiences.Davidaimstomake highereducationaccessibleand achievableforallstudents,ensuring theycanembarkonafulfilling educationaljourneywithoutfinancial barriers.
Know The Top 5 Largest Malls
Imaginespendingawholedayinamallwithout gettingbored.Soundsabsurd,right?Well,notif youvisitoneofthelargestmallsintheworld. Thesemallsaremorethanjustshoppingcenters,they aremini-citieswitheverythingyouneedandwant.
Inthisblog,wewilltakeyouonatourofthetop5 largestmallsintheworldin2024.Itismeasuredby theirGrossLeasableArea(GLA).GLAistheamount ofspacethatcanberentedtotenants,anditisthemain criterionforrankingthemalls.Youwillbeamazedby theuniquefeaturesandattractionsofeachmall,such asiceskatingrinks,cinemas,andmuseums.
Ifyouarereadytoexplorethelargestmallsinthe worldandwhattheyhavetooffer,keepreading andenjoy.
1.IranMall
Location:Tehran,Iran
GLA:21,000,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2018 Owner:AyandehBank
TheIranMalltopsthelistofthelargestmallsinthe world.Themallisamulti-purposecomplexthatoffers manyattractionsandservices.Ithasatraditional bazaarinspiredbythemarketsofIsfahan,Shiraz, Qazvin,Qom,andotherhistoricalcitiesofIran.The bazaarshowcasestherichcultureandheritageofIran, withtraditionalarchitecture,handicrafts,food,and drinkshops.
Next,themallhasadidargardenthatisareplicaofthe famousFinGardeninKashan.Thegardenhasa centralpool,fountains,pavilions,andtrees,creatinga relaxingandbeautifulatmosphere.Anotherdistinctive featureofthemallisthemirrorhallwhichisdecorated withthousandsofpiecesofmirrors,creatinga dazzlingeffectoflightandreflection.
Moreover,themallhasalibrarythatisoneofthe largestintheMiddleEast,withmorethan1.2million books,journals,andmultimediaresources.Thelibrary alsohostsculturalevents,exhibitions,andworkshops. Furthermore,themallhasacarshowroomthat displaysacollectionofluxuryandclassiccars,aswell aselectricandhybridvehicles.Theshowroomalso offerstestdrives,carrentals,andmaintenance services.
Finally,themallhasamusicalfountainthatisthelargest inIran,withaheightof40metersandadiameterof100 meters.Thefountainperformssynchronizedshowsof water,music,andlights,creatingaspectacularspectacle.
TheIranMallalsohasawiderangeofentertainment, shopping,anddiningoptions,suchasacinemacomplex, asportscenter,ahotel,afoodhall,andhundredsofretail outlets.Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsand tourists,whocanenjoyamemorableanddiverse experienceattheIranMall.
2.NewCenturyGlobalCenter
Location:Chengdu,China
GLA:18,298,648sqft
Establishmentyear:2013
Owner:EntertainmentandTravelGroup
TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose complexthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Ithas awaterparkwithanartificialbeach,wherealarge screenshowssunrisesandsunsets.Thewaterparkisthe largestindoorwaterparkintheworld,withacapacityof 6,000people.Italsohasacinema,askatingrink,a museum,andamusicalfountain.
Thecinemaisa14-screenIMAXtheater,thelargestin southwestChina.Themuseumisascienceand technologymuseumthatfeaturesinteractiveexhibitsand displays.Themusicalfountainisaspectacularshowof water,music,andlightsthatcanbeseenfromtheoutside ofthemall.
TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose buildingthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Oneof itsuniquefeaturesisthewaterpark,whichhasa “MediterraneanVillage”,apirateship,andanartificial beach,amongotherattractions.
TheMediterraneanvillageisathemedareathatrecreates theatmosphereandstyleoftheEuropeanregion.Ithas colorfulbuildings,cobblestonestreets,fountains,and cafes.Thepirateshipisalargeandrealisticreplicaofa sailingvessel,completewithmasts,sails,cannons,and ropes.Theartificialbeachisa5,000squaremeter (53,820squarefoot)areathathaswhitesand,palmtrees, andalargescreenthatshowssunrisesandsunsets.The waterpark,withacapacityof6,000people,hasawave pool,alazyriver,aspa,andachildren’sarea.Itisalso thelargestindoorwaterparkintheworld,
Theretailoutletsareamixofinternationalandlocal brands,offeringawiderangeofproductsandservices. Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsandtourists,who canenjoyamemorableanddiverseexperience.
3.IOICityMall
Location:Putrajaya,Malaysia
GLA:8,840,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2014 Owner:IOIPropertiesGroup
Themall’sfirstphasehasover350retailoutlets,like internationalbrandsPrada,Dolce&Gabbana,and HarveyNorman.Italsohasamoderncinema,afitness center,andahomeimprovementstore.Themallhas uniqueattractions,likeDistrict21,apost-apocalyptic adventurepark,Icescape,abigiceskatingrink,andThe SymphonyWalk,anindoorgardenwithmusical fountains.
Themall’ssecondphase,openedin2022,added300 morestores,likeluxurybrandsNitori,JONETZ,and Jollibee.Italsobroughtnewentertainmentfacilities,like Kiddytopia,aplayarea,BELIEVEFITNESS,awellness center,andIOIGrandHall,anexhibitionspace.Themall hasMalaysia’sfirstIMAXhallwithlaserprojection,and othernewcinemaformatslikeGSCBIG,Play+,and ONYX.
TheIOICityMallisashoppingparadisethatcatersto everytasteandpreference.Itiseasilyaccessiblevia majorhighwaysandpublictransportandisonlya30minutedrivefromtheKualaLumpurInternational Airport.Themallisapopulardestinationforlocalsand touristsalike,whocanenjoyadiverseandexciting shoppingexperience.
ThemallhasuniqueattractionslikeDistrict21,abig indoorthemeparkwith11excitingattractionslikea rollergliderandclimbingwall.Icescape,alargeice skatingrink,giveslessons,hockeygames,andiceshows, withacafeandproshop.
Additionally,theIOIGrandHall,spanning50,000sqft, accommodatesupto8,000people.Withadvancedaudiovisualsystems,itisidealforconcerts,conventions,and weddings.CompletewithaVIPloungeandbanquet kitchen,it’saversatilevenueforvariousevents.This mallissohugethatitranks3rdinthelistofthelargest mallsintheworld.
4.NewSouthChinaMall
Location:Dongguan,China
GLA:7,100,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2005
Owner:FounderGroup
Themallisdividedintosevenzones,eachwith adifferentthemeinspiredbyfamousplaces aroundtheworld,suchasParis,Amsterdam, Venice,andEgypt.Themallfeaturesover 1,000stores,includinginternationalbrands likePrada,Nike,andApple.Italsooffersa varietyofentertainmentoptions,suchasa cinema,athemepark,andamarinepark.
Themallishometotheworld’slargestindoor rollercoaster TheFireDragonrollercoaster reachesspeedsofupto80km/h.Italsohasa 25-meterreplicaoftheArcdeTriomphe,a2.1kilometercanalwithgondolas,anda553meter-longLEDscreen.
Themallisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasily accessiblebypublictransportandisonlyan hour’sdrivefromHongKong.Themallisa testamenttotherapiddevelopmentand economicgrowthofChina.
Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssize andvariety.Forexample,theParisZone mimicstheFrenchcapital’sromance,withan EiffelTower,afountainshow,andamarket. ThezonehasmanyFrench-themedstoresand restaurants,likeL’Occitane,Ladurée,andCafé deParis.
AnotherexampleistheVeniceZone,which transportsvisitorstothecharmingcityof canals,withareplicaoftheRialtoBridge,a gondolaride,andacarnival.Thezonealsohas arangeofItalian-themedstoresand restaurants,suchasArmani,Versace,andPizza Hut.
Lastly,theEgyptZoneimmersesvisitorsinthe ancientcultureofEgypt,withareplicaofthe Sphinx,apyramid,andamuseum.Thezone alsohasaselectionofEgyptian-themedstores andrestaurants.
5.IsfahanCityCenter
Location:Isfahan,Iran
GLA:7,000,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2012
Owner:MasoudSarrami
Thisisthe5thlargestmallsintheworldwhichfeatures over750retailoutlets,offeringawiderangeoflocaland internationalbrands.Italsohasavarietyofdiningoptions, fromfastfoodtofinedining.Aswellasafoodcourtwitha capacityof5,000people.Themallisknownforitscultural attractions.AttractionssuchastheMuseumofIran’s HistoryandCivilization,whichshowcasestherichheritage ofthecountry,andtheIsfahanAquarium,whichdisplays variousaquaticspecies.Themallalsohasastate-of-the-art cinemacomplex,with14screensanda3Dtheater
TheIsfahanCityCenterisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasilyaccessibleby publictransportandisonlya20-minutedrivefromthe IsfahanInternationalAirport.Themallisasymbolofthe modernizationanddevelopmentofIran.
Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssizeandvariety Forexample,thehotelisafive-starhotelwith200rooms andsuites,givingaluxuryandcomfortablestayforthe guests.Thehotelhasaspa,afitnesscenter,apool,anda conferencehall.
Thehotelalsohasarooftoprestaurant,whichoffersa panoramicviewofthecity AnotherexampleistheWorld TradeCenter,whichprovidesaplatformforbusinessand tradeactivities.Thecenterhasanexhibitionhall,abusiness center,ameetingroom,andaVIPlounge.Thecenteralso hostsvariousevents,suchasseminars,workshops,etc.
Lastly,thehypermarketisahypermarket,whichcoversan areaof150,000squarefeet.Thehypermarketsellsavariety ofproducts,suchasgroceries,householditems,electronics, andclothing.Thehypermarketalsohasabakery,abutcher,a pharmacy,andaflowershop.
Conclusion
Inthisblog,wehaveexploredsomeofthetop5largest mallsintheworldin2024.Thesemallsarenotonlyhugebut alsoofferavarietyofattractionsandservices.Whetheryou arelookingforentertainment,shopping,dining,orculture, youcanfinditallintheseamazingmalls.Ifyouareafanof thelargestmallsintheworld,youshouldcheckoutthese mallsandseeforyourselfwhattheyhavetooffer.
Wewouldlovetohearyourthoughtsandfeedbackonthis topic.Doyouhaveafavoritemallamongthelargestmallsin theworldwementioned?Haveyouvisitedanyofthese mallsbefore?Whatwasyourexperiencelike?Pleaseshare youropinions,experiences,orquestionsinthecomments sectionbelow.
TRANSFORMING BOTANY EDUCATION FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Dr
.EricJonesisaremarkableeducator transformingthelearningexperienceforbotany studentsandthecommunity AsanAssociate ProfessorofBotanyandFacultyPresidentatthe UniversityofMaineatMachias,Dr.Jonesiscommitted torevolutionizingeducation.Hisuniqueapproach empowersstudents,andtheeducationcommunityhighly regardshiscontributions.
With11yearsofexperienceasaprofessor,Dr.Joneshas gatheredknowledgefrominfluentialleadershehas encounteredthroughouthiscareer.Inhisview,educational leadersfaceachallengingtask:assistingstudentsin achievingtheirgoalswhilefosteringacultureofshared governancewiththefacultyresponsiblefordesigningand sustainingacademicprograms.
AccordingtoDr.Jones,influentialeducationalleaders possessessentialqualitiessuchashonesty,integrity, empathy,andawillingnesstoprioritizethegreatergood overpersonalinterests.Hefirmlybelievesthatleaders shouldapproachtheirroleasaserviceratherthana positionofpower.Withhispositiveoutlookonleadership, Dr.Jonesconfidentlyasserts, “I have been in leadership roles for most of my life and I’ve learned that a good leader sees their position as one of service rather than one of power.”
Let’sdelveintohisimpressivejourneyandexplorehis commitmenttotheeducationindustry.
EmbarkingonanEducationalJourney
FromhisearlydaysasamemberoftheBoyScoutsof America,Dr.Jonesdiscoveredhistruecalling:tomakea meaningfulimpactontheworld.Motivatedbyan unwaveringdetermination,hedevelopedanatural inclinationtopositivelyinfluencethelivesofothers throughactiveparticipationincommunityservice initiatives.Asafirst-generation,non-traditionalcollege studentatTallahasseeCommunityCollege(TCC),Dr Jones’scommitmenttoexcellencepropelledhimforward, ultimatelyleadingtohisbachelor’sandPh.D.inbiology fromtheprestigiousFloridaStateUniversity(FSU).
Whenitcametimetochooseaprofessionalpath,Dr Jones’sintuitiondrewhimtowardteaching,recognizingthe immensesatisfactionitbrings.Helpingindividualsand nurturingtheirintellectualgrowthbecamehissourceof profoundjoy,fueledbydeepcuriosity.Moreover,ashe delveddeeperintohisstudies,biologycapturedhis attentionwiththedeepcomplexityofDNAandthediverse ecosystemssurroundingus.
ShortlyaftercompletinghisPh.D.,Dr.Jonesembracedthe prominentroleofbotanyprofessorattheUniversityof MaineatMachias.Alongsidehisacademic accomplishments,heexcelledasateachingassistantacross disciplines,rangingfrommathematicstobiology,atboth TCCandFSU.Whilehisinitialresearchexploredplant matingsystems,hiscurrentpassionliesintransforming educationalpractices.
Motivatedtoengagestudentsactively,Dr.Jonesstandsat theforefrontofdevelopinggamifiedflippedclasses.This innovativeapproachignitesasenseofwonderinlearners insideandoutsidethetraditionalclassroomsetting. Simultaneously,heencouragesstudentinvolvementin conductingnaturalresourceinventoriesforaregionalland trust.Thiscollaborativeeffortspansvariouscourses,with studentsmeticulouslyplanningandexecutingthese inventories.Insupport,studentworkersintheherbarium diligentlycurateplantcollections,servingasaccompanying vouchersfortheproject.
EvolutionoftheUniversity
TheUniversityofMaineatMachias(UMM)hasarich historyrootedineducation.Initiallyestablishedin1952as theWashingtonStateTeachers’College,itevolvedfromthe WashingtonStateNormalSchool,foundedin1911.After joiningtheUniversityofMaineSystem(UMS)in1968,it becametheUniversityofMaineatMachiasin1970. Recognizingitsuniquelocationamongdiversenatural communitiesUMMexpandeditsfocustoincludescience andbiologyin1973.Today,UMMproudlyservesasthe regionalcampusoftheUniversityofMaine,collaborating withitscounterparttodefineamutuallybeneficial relationship.
DR. ERIC JONES
Associate Professor of Botany and Faculty President
University of Maine at Machias
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ArrayofAcademicPrograms
TheUniversityofMaineatMachias (UMM)offersextensiveacademic programs,includingIntegrativeBiology, MarineBiology,Psychologyand CommunityStudies,Education,Small BusinessManagement,Recreationand OutdoorLeadership,andtheCreative Arts.Theseprogramsactivelycontribute tostudents’growthanddevelopment, equippingthemwithessentialskillsand fosteringadeepsenseofcommunity service.
Theinstitution’semphasisonservice learningdrivesstudentstoapplytheir classroomknowledgetopractical situations,establishinginvaluable connectionswithprospectiveemployers. Byengaginginhands-onexperiences, studentsgainaprofoundunderstandingof translatingtheoryintoaction,preparing themtoexcelintheirchosenfields.
“ When it came time to choose a career path, education made the most sense to me because I nd it a rewarding experience.
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Beyondtechnicalproficiency,UMM recognizestheimportanceof cultivatingsoftskillscrucialfor professionalsuccess.Effective communication,collaborative teamwork,andadaptabilityare nurtured;ensuringgraduatespossessa well-roundedskillsetthatempowers themtothriveindiversework environments.
AdvocacyforAcademic Empowerment
Dr.Jonesisaleaderforfacultyrights athisinstitutionandacrossthe universityaspresidentofthefaculty assembly.Hebridgesthegapbetween educatorsandadministratorsand diligentlyhearsallsides.Dr.Jonesalso promotesstudentempowermentby ensuringstudentparticipationat facultymeetingswheretheyarefreeto voicetheirownconcerns.
Inresponsetochangesinonlinecourse deliveryduringthepandemic,Dr.Jones hadtomodifyhisteachingmethods, notablytheflippedclassroomstrategy Heworkedtocreategamifiedcourse structuresthatutilizetheLearning ManagementSystem(LMS)topresent informationengagingly.Drawingfrom hisexperienceasalifelongplayerof role-playinggames,hecreatedafictional universewherestudentsutilizetheir knowledgetorespondtoinquiriesabout uniquespecies.Thisnarrative-based approachrecognizesandchallenges students’achievements.Theindividuals associatedwiththeCenterforInnovation inTeachingandLearningathis universityhavesupportedhimandhis colleaguesintheseefforts.
DiversityandInclusionontheCampus
Everysuccessfulinstitutefollowsa diversesystemofadministration.UMM’s visionofdiversityis “a resource that strengthens the learning process and energizes the campus community, being mindful that it can be a source of misunderstandings and wasted potential,” statesChristopherRichards, DirectorofEnrollment.Furthermore,Dr. Jonesaddsacouplemorestatements justifyingwhattheirperspective describesasdiversity
●Consideringthediversityandreflecting onandstrengtheningindividualand institutionalvaluesisessential.
●Researchhasshownthatdiversity initiativesaremoreeffectivein environmentswithsharedvalues suchasacademicexcellence,civic responsibility,self-respect,and goodwilltowardsthecampus community.
●UMMwarmlywelcomesinternational studentsandhighlyvaluestheir contributionstothecampus community.ExceptforCanadians,
“
Diversity is the tie that binds, linking together the curricular and the extracurricular, the individual and the collective, and one group to another.
– Christopher Richards, Director of Enrollment
whopayin-statetuitionfees, internationalstudentspaythesame tuitionasdomesticout-of-state students.
QuestforHolisticEducation
Achangeintheeducationsystemafter everyspecifiedtenureisessential. Whenaskedaboutpotentialchanges andintegration,Dr.Jonesresponded subtly
Heseekstoredefineeducationby bridgingcareerpreparednesswitha deepappreciationforliberalarts. Recognizingthevalueof interdisciplinarylearning,headvocates foraholisticframeworkthatfosters personalgrowthandenriches professionalendeavors.Drivenby genuineconcernoverthe commercializationofhighereducation, heaimstoshiftthefocusbacktoa comprehensiveeducationalmindset.
Withthepowertoeffecttransformative change,Dr.Jonesenvisionsafuture wherestudentspossesspracticalskills forsuccesswhileembracingabreadth ofdisciplinesthatnurturecritical thinkingandempathy.Throughhis visionaryleadership,hestrivesto
empowerstudentsasintellectually curious,sociallyaware,andadaptable individualsreadytonavigatea complexworld.Hence,hestates, “If I had the power to change one aspect of higher education, I would shift the focus to one of a deeper appreciation for a holistic educational mindset.”
WiseWordsofAdvice
Dr.Jonessuggeststhateducation leadersenactthefollowingpointsfor ahealthyeducationsystem.
●Iadvisethoseinacademiatopay closeattentiontoindividuals.We educateindividuals.Itisindividuals whocreateandmaintainprograms ofstudy.
●Appreciatingdiversitygoesbeyond justlookingatdemographicdata.It meansvaluingwhateachindividual contributestooursharedgoals.
●Tobeeffective,wemustcultivate empathy,humility,andcuriosity andbeopentolearningfromour students.
Didyouknowthattheglobaldronemarket
sizewasvaluedat$33.8billionin2023 andisexpectedtogrowupto56.4billion by2030?Dronesarenotonlyahobbyfor enthusiasts,butalsoapowerfultoolfor professionalsinvariousfields.Whetheryouarean engineer,aphotographer,oravideographer,you canusedronestoenhanceyourprojectsand achieveamazingresults.Buthowdoyouchoose therighttypesofdronesforyourproject?
Dronesareflyingmachinesthatcanbecontrolled remotelyorflyautonomouslywithsoftwareand sensors.Theycanbeusedforvariouspurposes, suchasaerialphotography,engineering, agriculture,andentertainment.However,notall dronesarethesame.Dependingonyourproject, youmayneeddifferenttypesofdronesthatsuit yourneedsandbudget.Inthisblogpost,wewill guideyouthroughtheprocessofchoosingtheright typesofdronesforyourproject,whetheryouare anengineer,aphotographer,oravideographer
First,wewillexplainwhydronesareusefulfor differentprojectsandwhatfactorsyoushould considerwhenchoosingadrone,suchassize, weight,batterylife,cameraquality,flightrange, andspeed.Next,wewillprovideabriefoverview ofthemaintypesofdronesandtheiradvantages anddisadvantages,suchasfixed-wing,rotarywing,hybrid,andmultirotordrones.Finally,we willgiveyousometipsandrecommendationson
howtofindthebestdroneforyourprojectandwheretobuyit.
Bytheendofthisblogpost,youwillhaveaclearideaofwhat typesofdronesarebestforyourprojectandhowtogetstarted withthem.
Let’stakeoffandexplorethe3Typesofdrones!
1.Fixed-WingDrones
Fixed-wingdronesareoneofthetypesofdronesthathavea rigidwingstructureandrelyonforwardthrusttogeneratelift. Thesedroneslooklikeminiatureairplanesandcanflyforlong distancesanddurations.Theyareusuallypoweredbygasor electricmotorsandhaveahigh-speedrangeofupto150km/h. Theycancarryheavypayloadsandhaveahigh-resolution cameramountedonthenoseorthebelly.
However,fixed-wingdronesalsohavesomedrawbacks.They areexpensiveandrequirealargespacefortakeoffandlanding. Theyarenotveryagileandcannothoverorflybackward. Subsequently,theyarealsonoisyandmayattractunwanted attention.Theyarenotsuitableforindoororurban environmentsandmayrequirealicensetooperate.
Pros:Longflighttimeandrange,heavypayloadcapacity,high imagequalityandresolution.
Cons:Highcost,largespacerequirement,lowmaneuverability, noise,licenserequirement.
Fixed-wingdronesarebestforprojectsthatrequirelarge-scale mapping,surveying,ormonitoringofremoteareas.For
example,fixed-wingdroneshavebeenusedtomapthe Amazonrainforest,surveytheGreatBarrierReef,and monitorwildlifepopulations.Fixed-wingdronesareideal fortheseprojectsbecausetheycancoveralargeareaina shorttimeandprovidehigh-qualityimages.
Someofthebestbrandsandmodelsoffixed-wing dronesare:
SenseFlyeBeeX
Thisisaprofessionalmappingdronethatcanflyforupto 90minutesandcoverupto500hectaresinasingleflight. Ithasa24MPcameraandcancaptureimageswitha groundresolutionofupto1.5cm.Additionally,italsohas amultispectralsensorandathermalcameraforadvanced applications.Itiseasytouseandhasafullyautomated flightandlandingsystem.
ParrotDisco-ProAG
Thisisanagriculturaldronethatcanflyforupto30 minutesandcoverupto80hectaresinasingleflight.It hasa14MPcameraandamultispectralsensorthatcan measurethehealthandvitalityofcrops.ItalsohasGPS andflightplanningsoftwarethatcanoptimizetheflight pathandthedatacollection.
WingtraOne
Thisisahybriddronethatcombinesthefeaturesoffixedwingandrotary-wingdrones.Itcantakeoffandland verticallylikeahelicopterandflyhorizontallylikeaplane. Itcanflyforupto55minutesandcoverupto400hectares inasingleflight.Inadditiontothat,ithasa42MPcamera andcancaptureimageswithagroundresolutionofupto 0.7cm.Italsohasavarietyofsensorsandcamerasfor differentapplications.
2.Rotary-WingDrones
Rotary-wingdronesaredronesthathaveoneormore rotorsthatspintogenerateliftandthrust.Theylooklike miniaturehelicoptersandcanflyinanydirectionand hoverinplace.Theyareusuallypoweredbyelectric batteriesandhavealow-speedrangeofupto50km/h. Also,theycancarrylightpayloadsandhaveacamera mountedonagimbalforstabilizationandrotation.
Rotary-wingdroneshavesomeadvantagesoverfixed-wing drones.Theyarecheaperandeasiertooperateand
maintain.Thesedronescantakeoffandlandinsmallspaces andflyintightspaces.Theyarealsoquieterandless conspicuous.Theycanflyindoorsandinurbanenvironments anddonotrequirealicensetooperate.
However,rotary-wingdronesalsohavesomelimitations. Theyhaveashortflighttimeandrangeandneedtobe rechargedfrequently.Rotary-wingdronesarealsolessstable andmoreaffectedbywindandweatherconditions.They havealowerimagequalityandresolutionandmaysuffer frommotionbluranddistortion.
Pros:Lowcost,easeofuse,highmaneuverability,quietness, nolicenserequirement.
Cons:Shortflighttimeandrange,frequentrecharging,low stability,lowimagequalityandresolution.
Rotary-wingdronesarebestforprojectsthatrequireclose-up inspection,photography,orvideographyofspecificobjectsor areas.Forexample,rotary-wingdroneshavebeenusedto inspectbridges,buildings,andpowerlines,tophotograph andfilmevents,landscapes,andrealestate,andtodeliver goodsandservices.Rotary-wingdronesareidealforthese projectsbecausetheycanflyclosetothetargetandprovidea clearanddetailedview.
Someofthebestbrandsandmodelsofrotary-wing dronesare:
DJIMavic2Pro
DJIMavic2Proisaconsumerdronethatcanflyforupto31 minutesandcoverupto18kminasingleflight.Ithasa20 MPcameraanda1-inchsensorthatcancapture4Kvideoand HDRphotos.Italsohasa3-axisgimbal,anobstacle avoidancesystem,andasmartcontroller Skydio2
Thisisaself-flyingdronethatcanflyforupto23minutes andcoverupto10kminasingleflight.Ithasa12MP cameraanda4Kvideoresolution.Italsohasa3Dmapping system,acollisionavoidancesystem,andatrackingsystem.
AutelRoboticsEVOII
Thisisaprofessionaldronethatcanflyforupto40minutes andcoverupto25kminasingleflight.Ithasa48MP cameraandan8Kvideoresolution.Italsohasa3-axis gimbal,anobstacleavoidancesystem,andaremote controller
3.HybridDrones
Hybriddronesarethetypesofdronesthathavea combinationoffixed-wingandrotary-wingfeatures. Theycanflylikeaplaneorahelicopter,dependingon themode.Itcanalsoswitchbetweenthemodes duringtheflightandhavethebestofbothworlds. Theyareusuallypoweredbyelectricorhybrid enginesandhaveamedium-speedrangeofupto100 km/h.Also,theycancarrymoderatepayloadsand haveacameramountedonagimbalorafixed position.
Hybriddroneshavesomebenefitsoverfixed-wing androtary-wingdrones.Theyhavealongerflight timeandrangethanrotary-wingdronesandahigher maneuverabilityandstabilitythanfixed-wingdrones. Thesedronescanalsotakeoffandlandverticallyand flyhorizontally Theycanadapttodifferent environmentsandsituations.
However,hybriddronesalsohavesomechallenges. Theyarecomplexandexpensivetodesignand manufacture.Hybriddronesalsorequiremoreskill andtrainingtooperateandmaintain.Theymayhave alowerpayloadcapacityandimagequalitythan fixed-wingorrotary-wingdrones.
Pros:Longflighttimeandrange,high maneuverabilityandstability,verticaltakeoffand landing,modeswitching.
Cons:Highcost,complexity,skillrequirement,lower payloadcapacity,andimagequality.
Hybriddronesarebestforprojectsthatrequire versatility,flexibility,andefficiency.Forexample, hybriddroneshavebeenusedtodelivermedical supplies,tomonitortrafficandpollution,andto performsearchandrescuemissions.Hybriddrones areidealfortheseprojectsbecausetheycanflyin differentmodesandadjusttodifferentconditions.
Someofthebestbrandsandmodelsofhybrid dronesare:
deliverittoapreciselocation?Ithasahybridengineanda VTOLsystem.ItalsohasaGPSandaflightmanagement system.
QuantumSystemsTrinityF90+
Thisisasurveyingdronethatcanflyforupto90minutesand coverupto100kminasingleflight.Ithasa20MPcameraand aPPKsystemthatcancaptureaccurategeoreferencedimages. IthasanelectricengineandaVTOLsystem.Inadditiontothat italsohasaGPSandflightplanningsoftware.
ImpossibleAerospaceUS-1
Thisisasurveillancedronethatcanflyforupto120minutes andcoverupto80kminasingleflight.Ithasa36MPcamera anda4Kvideoresolution.Thisdronehasanelectricengineand aVTOLsystem.ItalsohasaGPSandaremotecontroller
Conclusion
Inthisblogpost,wehavelearnedhowtochoosetherighttypes ofdronesforyourproject,whetheryouareanengineer,a photographer,oravideographer Wehavediscussedthe advantagesanddisadvantagesoffixed-wing,rotary-wing,and hybriddrones,andthebestusecasesandbrandsforeachtype. Wehavealsoprovidedsomedataandfactstosupportour claimsandrecommendations.
Choosingtherighttypesofdronesforyourprojectcanmakea hugedifferenceinthequalityandoutcomeofyourwork. Therefore,weadviseyoutoconsiderthefollowingtipsbefore buyingadrone:
Defineyourprojectgoalsandexpectationsclearlyand realistically.
Researchthedifferenttypesofdronesandtheirfeaturesand comparethemwithyourprojectrequirements.
Setabudgetandlookforthebestvalue-for-moneyoptions. Readuserreviewsandratingsandwatchdemovideosofthe dronesyouareinterestedin.
Checkthelegalandsafetyregulationsandrestrictionsinyour areaandfollowthemaccordingly
Thisisacargodronethatcanflyforupto60minutes andcoverupto80kminasingleflight.Doyouknow thisdronecancarryupto10kgofpayloadand
Wehopethisblogposthashelpedyoutounderstandhowto choosetherighttypesofdronesforyourproject.Also,we wouldlovetohearfromyouonwhichtopicsyouwantusto talkabout.
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Tadanori Nagasawa
President | Musashino Art University
Pioneering the Enrichment of Art and Design Education
TThecoreconceptofarteducation reverberatescreativity,propagating variousunderlyingskills. Variousart schoolsacrosstheworldfostercreativity andemphasizecreativeexpression.Foraddedbenefits, severalartschoolsalsoprioritizefactorssuchasvalue education,moraldevelopment,andmuchmore.Being acommunitythatnurturescreativityandaccents emotionalintelligence,itisimportantforarteducators andleaderstotendtothecorevaluesimpliedwithin thecurriculumofartanddesigneducation.
I believe that the basis of education at an art university is to train “An Endurance of Creativity.”
Have courage, step forward, and something will change. Isn’t it a creative way of life to keep taking steps, believing that “we can stand on that horizon?”
Leadersmustunderstandthebenefitsofarteducation andpresentite ectivelythroughdi erentmediums.It isimportanttobecommittedtotheeducational policiestocultivatetalentandpromoteinnovation. Onesuchprimeexampleofdiplomaticleadershipis embodiedbyTadanoriNagasawa(Presidentof MusashinoArtUniversity).Tadanorihasbeen spearheadingtheuniversitywithexcellentleadership skillsandhasimmenselycontributedtoitsgrowth throughhisinnovativeinitiatives.
AProfoundEducator
TadanoriNagasawaembarkedonhiseducational journeywithMAUashewascaptivatedbythevarious opportunitieso eredbytheuniversity.After graduatingfromMAU,heenrolledattheRoyal CollegeofArttostudytheconceptofdesignin-depth andwasthefirstJapanesegraduatetoreturntoJapan withamaster'sdegreein1981.
Uponreturning,heestablishedthe DesignO ce(TadanoriNagasawa& AssociatesLimited/Design Consultants)toshowcasehisresearch totheworld.Healsoco-founded “DesignAnalysisInternational Limited(DAI)”inLondon—the world'sfirstinternationaldesign informationThink&DoTank—and becametheDirectorinJapan. Throughanumberofinternational exhibitionsfocusingonleading-edge Europeandesigntrendsandthe discoveryandintroductionofyoung talents,hehasestablished relationshipswithmanyactive internationalleaders.
Tadanoriwasappointedasthe foundingprofessoroftheDepartment ofDesignInformaticsatMAUin 1999andwasfurtherpromotedasthe DirectorofInternationalRelationsin 2003.In2015,Tadanoriwaselected asthepresidentofMAUandhas initiatedseveralinnovativeinitiatives eversince.
UnderTadanori'sleadership,MAU currentlyfostersanagreementwith 37universities.In2016,hewas recognizedasTheSeniorFellowof theRoyalCollegeofArtforhis contributionstothe internationalizationofdesign education.Beingatthehelmofthe university,Tadanoriemphasizes introducingcreativethinkingmodes tothesocietycultivatedtraditionally. Heiscommittedtofurtherenrichment andprogressofbothartanddesign educationwhileprioritizingeducation focusedoncreativethinkingto articulatesocialinnovationatMAU.
AnArrayofDistinctiveCurriculum
MusashinoArtUniversitywas establishedin1929asaprivateart schoolinTokyo.Sinceits establishment,theuniversityhas
includedseveraloverseasstudentsin Japanwhileitstraditionsand achievementscontinuetoprosperto date.Theuniversityishometoatotal of7,162students—4,326 undergraduatestudents,372graduate students,and2,464studentsinthe CorrespondenceCourse—withabout 629internationalstudentswhich continuestoincreaseeveryyear The 87-year-oldalumniassociationhas morethan70,000membersandisthe largestamongartuniversitiesin Japan,withchaptersinevery prefectureandfourcitiesoverseas.
adheringtoitsfoundingphilosophy of“fosterartistswitheducation, culture,andrefinement.”Its educationalphilosophy—o eringart educationthatenablesstudentsto attaintruefreedomashuman beings—advocatestheimportanceof artanddesignasaprocess contributingtohumangrowth.Italso providesspecializedhighereducation thatdi ersindimensionfrom conventionalprogramsofother universitiesandcultivatesspecialized skills.
In2019,MAUcelebratedits90th anniversaryandestablishedanew college—theCollegeofCreative ThinkingforSocialInnovation—ona newcampusincentralTokyo.With twocollegesandtwograduate schools,theuniversityisattractinga greatdealofattentionfromallacross theglobeasanunprecedentedformof changeforanartuniversity
MAUo ersseveralliberalarts classesasgraduationrequirements,
Afterenrollingintheuniversity throughentranceexaminationsfor theirrespectivefieldsof specialization(departments),students havethelibertytoundertakeclasses beyondtheirdepartments.The university'stolerantandflexible curriculumrespectsthelearning processofstudentsastheyawakento theirspecialization,andembodiesthe educationalphilosophyofthe university.
Nottomentionexpertiseinthe demonstrationofsolving conventionalprograms,whichisoften thecaseinAPECcountries,MAU's creativityeducationfocuseson findingtheunderlyingcausesof problems.Theconcepthasbeen transplantedtotheShanghaiInstitute ofVisualArtsinChina,forinstance, andisimplementedasapriority subjectapprovedbytheauthorityof Shanghai.
ImpactfulEducationalSystem
MAUhasbeenapioneeringleaderin thedevelopmentofnewdisciplines andtherealizationofeducational programsandhasbecomeresponsible forthecreativityofJapanasanentity thatgreatlyinfluencestheartand designeducationworldandsociety. Withthemajorityofinternational studentsfromcountriessuchasChina andKorea,andgraduatesundertaking rolesofuniversityteachersintheir ownrespectivecountries,thehighly impactfuleducationalcurriculumof
MAUis nosmallimpactonAPEC countries.
Additionally,MAU's'questionsetting'educationalprogramhasbeen convertedintoaprojectastheGlobal DesignInitiativeWorkshopsince 2015andisorganizedannuallyby fiveuniversities—Singapore,Taiwan, Germany,theUK,andMAU—asan ambitiousattempttosharethe civilizationalcontextoftheworld, ratherthankeepingAPECcountries withintheirborders.
Musashino Art University Museum & Library
Atsuhiko Misawa “Animal 2020-03” 2020 Photography: Kei Okano ©Atsuhiko Misawa Courtesy of Nishimura Gallery.
UniqueStrategiesofCrisis Management
TheaftermathoftheCOVID-19 pandemichelpedtheuniversity explorenewwaysofteachingaswell asstrengthenitsonlineteaching capabilities,leadingtosecuringnew educationalprograms.Intermsof teachingmethodsforartanddesign educationexercisesandpractical traininginvolvingthecreationof artworks,eachdepartmentinitiated innovativeopportunitiesandnew teachingmethodswerepioneeredin anattempttotranscendchallenges.
Forinstance,inproductdesign education,theuniversityattemptedto combine3Dprintersandapplications tocreateprototypes,aswellasa deliverysystemthatenabledthe departmentandstudentstowork togetheronline.Thisattemptnotonly drewattentiontotheMinistry (MEXT)butwasalsorecognizedand publishedseriallyintheMEXT InformationMagazine.
MAUalsoreorganizeditsacademic scheduleandpreparedseveral programstosupportstudentsbefore thebeginningofanewacademic
session.Althoughdelayingthe graduationexhibitionposedahuge challenge,thehighlevelof graduationworksproduced throughouttheyearweremaintained bytheuniversity.MAUregulated strictmeasurestopreventinfection andwasamongthefirstart universitiesinJapantoallowstudents insidethecampus.Italso implementedmeasurestohandle onlinelecture-basedcoursesand practicaltrainingclassesinperson, whileo eringhybridclassesusing bothmethods.
