Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “The People of Our Mission”
Learn more about the individuals whose achievements, dedication and generosity are at the heart of the United Board’s work.
A Long-lasting Connection to Silliman University
“We had a wonderful life in the Philippines,” Janice Beran said in a recent interview, and strong, continuing ties to Silliman University have prompted their support for faculty development at the university.
Building a sense of teamwork and willingness to tackle problems.
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.
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.
Insights from Our New Board Chair
Our new board chair reflects upon her career, her United Board service, and how the United Board can best support higher education in Asia.
Guiding Principles for Leadership
Roland Chin, who has been serving as president and vice chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University since 2015, relies on a set of guiding principles to ensure that his response is consistent with the values of higher education.
The Strengths and Values of a University
“Whole person education coincides with my vision of the strengths and values of a university,” Budi Widianarko said, reflecting on his recently completed tenure as rector of Soegijapranata Catholic University in Indonesia.
Interview with Anthony Ruger, United Board Trustee
Strategic planning emphasizes the “intellectual” work of assessing strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats – the SWOT analysis – but often overlooks the equally important “relationship” work. That’s been the experience of Anthony Ruger, a United Board trustee and member of its Development Committee.
A Personal Path to Peacebuilding
At the Institute for Religion, Culture and Peace, Dr. Le is putting into practice her mission of building human resources for peace work.
A New Perspective on the Asian Region
The Philippines has embarked on a major transition in education, and that is creating an opportunity for academic professionals like Mark Raygan Garcia to take a fresh look at their roles in higher education. Mr. Garcia is enrolled in the Master of Public Policy and Governance, with Social Policy Specialization program at the Education University of Hong Kong.
