Rejoicing in the Works of the Lord Neumann University主诺伊曼大学的作品.pptVIP

Rejoicing in the Works of the Lord A Joyful Affirmation of Neumann’s Core Values Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ “In beautiful things Francis discerns Beauty Itself” 2007-08 Neumann theme: Gratitude 2008 -09 Neumann theme: Beauty 2009-10 Neumann theme: A Joyful Affirmation of Core Values Neumann RISES on its Values Reverence Celebration and compassion Integrity Honesty and responsibility Service Humility and love Excellence Cooperation and achievement Stewardship Gratitude and care Chartres St. Francis in ecstasy St. Francis and the Knight Aspects of our experience of beauty Pattern Proportion Harmony Unified whole Luminosity Delight and Joy All this is fine… BUT WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY? Bonaventure’s itinerary Awareness Reflective unfolding Transformative embrace Stage 1: Awareness Learning to pay attention to the world around them Learning to notice beauty Learning to REVERENCE persons Learning to value INTEGRITY STAGE 1: AWARENESS How do the students at Neumann currently grow in their ability to notice the beauty of the world around them? How do administrators and staff members model an adult awareness of beauty? STAGE 1: AWARENESS Might the first year have as its goal helping students to learn to notice beauty? Might each department, each major, each residence hall, each athletic program, each service program identify ways that they already promote the growth of students in this area? Stage 2: Reflective unfolding Learning to analyze Learning to notice my inner life Learning to think creatively Learning to value high standards of EXCELLENCE STAGE 2: REFLECTION Is the goal of Neumann education more than what our secular culture emphasizes: more than getting what we want, more than economic success, more than technological advancement? Are the standards of excellence part of the everyday awareness of the students? Are they challenged to embrace excellence as a part of a life of integrity and characte