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Show A4 NEWS Faculty members and administrators, travel to China in connection with the International Center and gain valuable insight during their study seminar conducted while there. Courtesy of Dr. Danny Damron Becoming globally adept By SARAH ROSEBOROUGH News Writer Recently, 21 faculty and administrators spent two weeks in China participating in a study seminar to better understand the nation's 1.3 billion people. "China is significant for a number of reasons," said Dr. Danny Damron, director of the International Center. "[It has] the largest population, [the] largest middle class, [is the] number one destination for foreign investment, number one exporter to the U.S., largest consumer of steel, fourth largest economy - predicted to surpass Japan in five years [and the] U.S. in 15 years - and it is predicted that in 2040, the Chinese economy will reach $123 trillion, or nearly 3 times the economic output of the entire globe in 2000." This year marks the first for the Global Spotlight Program. The program was started by the International Center, whose goal is to help students become more international- LEONARD • From Al : The young woman's medical bills exceed the combined resources of the Victim's Reparation Fund and her family's private health insurance policy. Dr. Ron Hammond, assistant department chair of UVU's Behavioral Science Department, has been working with several colleagues to create the Utah Community Credit Union (UCCW) fund that anyone can contribute to under the name, "Provo Survivors Fund." "Any faculty, staff or student wanting to make a contribution can stop by during normal business hours and simply donate as little as their pocket change or as much as their hearts desire," Hammond said. , During the week of Aug. 9, students will be placing a poster outside UCCU to encourage sympathy and support for the young woman. Their hope is that the student body and community will come together and help her along the difficult road to recovery. ,," "On Aug. 10, we will have a huge rummage sale in the LA building on the main floor that coincides with a rape and dating violence awareness booth," said Hammond. A family friend explained that the young woman is healing slowly, but will have a good recovery in the end. For rape awareness information and resources, visit www.RAINN.org or www.UVU.edu/WRC/ ly aware and "globally competent" citizens. This year, the global spotlight is China. This program is being funded by the International Center with additional contributions by each of the university's schools. The faculty and administrators who went to the seminar in China represented all seven schools. They were given the opportunity to visit various universities, as well as visit some of the more popular tourist areas. "The College of Education probably received the most tangible benefits from the trip," Damron said. "They visited 6 different schools in preparation for a May 2011 international teaching experience for their student teachers. The connections and discussions will impact the curriculum in the college and the experiences students will have as a result of that trip. "The College of Technology and Computing also made connections with Qinghai University. They are currently on a follow-up trip to Qinghai province to explore student and faculty exchange possibilities and study abroad opportunities." According to the International Center's web page, they hope that "through participation in program events, faculty, students and community guests will break down stereotypes, connect across cultures and develop the habits of mind [that are] appropriate for global understanding." • For more information on the Global Spotlight program, visit the International Center's web page at www.UVU. edu/lnternational Top paying degrees By NAVIKA SHARMA News Writer Students graduating from the College of Technology will graduate with degrees that will allow them to enter the workforce with a higher starting salary than those with many other degrees. "Easily when those students graduate they go into higher salary paying jobs out of college," said Michael Snapp, director of career services. The average earnings for those graduate from the College of Technology will have an average starting salary of $45,000, which will increase over time. Sudents will often find good careers and be involved in fields such as aviation and computers. The more specialized the skill set of a particular field, the higher the salary will be for it. The WooSibury School of Business, graduates keep pace with annual starting salaries of $45,000. Business students do have more diverse options and can enter fields such as marketing and accounting. According to national averages, accounting is a job field that has potential for a high starting salary, even in Utah, according to Snapp. UVU students graduating from the College of Humanities and Social Science, as well as the College of Science and Health, come right after with starting salaries of $35,000. "Many humanities students go to law school after graduating, so their immediate salary is not very high, but it will rise later," said Professor William W. Cobb, Jr., a faculty member for the history department. The School of Science and Health also produces top degrees with programs such as nursing. "Some of these studertf$ will go to graduate school after and become physicians and can make upwards of $55 an hour and will increase too," said Snapp. |
