Socially Involved and Culturally Rooted
Dr. Juby Thomas describes herself as a “socially involved and culturally rooted academic” who believes the purpose of education is “to make our young citizens better people.”
South Asia
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Rev. Thomas John, Union Christian College
Connecting with Alumni
Rev. Thomas John believes a development officer must be able to connect with alumni in an emotional way and to enthuse constituents through stories.
Ann English
A Long-standing Appreciation for Education
Ann English continues to support the causes that she and her late husband, John, felt strongly about, including the United Board.
A. Christina Nancy, Women’s Christian College
Linking Peacebuilding to Undergraduate Education
Dr. Christina Nancy is a physics educator who finds opportunities for peacebuilding in her daily life. She attended the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute’s three-week training course, with support from the United Board, to receive more formal training as a peacebuilder.
Amina Akhter, Asian University for Women
Connecting the Classroom to a Global Platform
In 2016, Asian University for Women decided that all of its students should gain some exposure to computer science during their undergraduate years, a goal Amina Akhter is implementing with enthusiasm.
Investing in Human Capital
Strengthening human relations can improve the quality of education.
Lilian Jasper, Women’s Christian College
Transformative Teaching, Learning, and Leading
Principal Lilian Jasper renewed her connection to the United Board Fellows Program in order to learn more about leadership.
A College Campus Becomes a Flood Relief Camp
Union Christian College welcomed those displaced by Kerala flooding.
Recent Training for Sri Lankan Teachers and Education Leaders
Training in teaching, communication, and problem-solving for Sri Lankan educators.
Geraldine Maria Smith, Stella Maris College
Learning about China, Teaching about China
Geraldine Maria Smith and her colleagues at Stella Maris College are taking steps to design a China studies course.