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.”
India
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lu Jingjie, Ginling College
Strengthening the Voices of Young Women
First as a student and then as a faculty member at Ginling College, Lu Jingjie has seen how young women’s self-confidence grows with quality education. As a United Board Fellow, her placement at Women’s Christian College in Chennai, India, reinforced that belief.
Higher Education in India
Preparing Students for Spiritual and Ethical Challenges
Many Christian colleges in India continue to recognize the importance of preparing students for spiritual and ethical challenges
Vanitha Williams, Women’s Christian College
Chaplaincy in Changing Times
Christian colleges in India often need to recruit faculty from a variety of disciplines to serve as chaplains on a part-time basis for two to three years. Vanitha Williams, a zoologist by training, served as a chaplain at Women’s Christian College for three years.
Sridevi Venkatachalam, Lady Doak College
Walking Extra Miles
Dr. Sridevi says Lady Doak College is a place for people who are passionate about teaching and “who are willing to walk extra miles.”