campus - Atlantic International University · 2017-08-31 · 7 • Campus Mundi • # 46 atlantic International university Jesús García Arce Doctor of Psychology PSychology Puerto

AIU News + Interview + My personal development + Education + Culture + Science + Technology + Art + Design + Body + Mind + Spirit +

Environment + Human Rights + Personal goals + Anthropology + About AIU

AIU News + Interview + My personal development + Education + Culture + Science + Technology + Art + Design + Body + Mind + Spirit +

Environment + Human Rights + Personal goals + Anthropology + About AIU

#46#46

www.aiu.eduwww.aiu.eduMyAIU MAgAzIneMyAIU MAgAzIne

campuscampus

Imag

e: w

ww.

inte

rgua

te.co

m

Guatemala City (Ciudad de Guatemala), locally known as Guatemala or “Guate”, is the capital and largest city of the Republic

of Guatemala, and the most populous in Central America. The city is located in the south-central part of the country, nestled

in a mountain valley called Valle de la Ermita (Hermitage Valley).

DirectoryDr. Franklin Valcin

President / Academic Dean

Dr. José Mercado Chief Executive

Officer

Ricardo González, PhD Provost

Dr. Ricardo González Chief Financial

Officer

Coordination &aiu text selection

Roberto Aldrett

Graphic Design,Content Curation

for “Learning” &Translation to Spanish

Janice Kelly

Campus Mundi My AIU MAGAzInE

year 4, # 46September 2017

www.aiu.edu

We carefully choose

the contents of this magazine

with you in mind

–to inspire you and make you

think

Share your thoughts

with us!

Mailbox [email protected]

contents Campus25 personal goals Willpower is not enough

26 Be wise & have fun Sky Genius, mini desk fan JBL Flip 4, Bluetooth splash resistant speakers Lessons of art & life from Wassily Kandisnsky (3/5) Sony H.ear headphones Quote by: Rabindranath Tagore

27 programs at aIu Bachelor of Anthropology

About us aIu: Who we are29 General information Accreditation The AIU difference Mission & Vision Organizational Structure30 School of Business and Economics School of Science and Engineering31 School of Social and Human Studies Online Library Resources32 Education on the 21st century AIU service

In touch aIu News 4 notes 5 Graduates of the month

student space 8 Testimonials 9 Interview with Elvis Mbowe Williams14 My personal development

Learning18 Education + culture About language / Children’s books

19 science + Technology Microbes may rig their DnA / Soft robotics 20 art + Design Microbus comes back as an EV / Imaginary speed bumps

21 Body + mind + spirit Turmeric / Poem by Kahlil Gibran / The fear of getting old

22 Environment Oxygen park / Sea snakes are evolving

23 Human + animal Rights Gender pay gap / It’s all about teamwork

August 2, 2017

Dear representative of AIU and friend, Daisy de Prado:

Through the present we want to express our solidarity and affection to learn of the un-fortunate demise of your dear father Carlos Enrique Henke Sáenz which happened on July 22, 2017.

On behalf of the AIU Academic Council in the United States, of all the educational family of AIU in the whole world and of my personal, we send you an affectionate hug and our most sincere condolences you, that henceforth do not know more of sorrows but of blessings and joys in the company of your dear family.

With affection,

Dr. José MercadoChairman of the Board of TrusteesAtlantic International [email protected]

August 8, 2017. The Autono-mous University of Chiriquí celebrated the academic event “The Scientific Congress UNA-CHI 2017” with the theme of, “The Education of the Future in Panama and the World”. It was an activity where the

students of UnACHI and other national and foreign institu-tions exposed the results of their multidisciplinary re-search, with full knowledge of their scientific trajectory.

The event took place August 14 - 18, 2017, in Chiriquí, Panama.

4

w w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t ya

Iu N

EW

s

Great evaluation MourningletterJuly 18,

2017. One of our gradu-ates, Pascual Antonio Ramos

Núñez, had a teaching evalu-ation, which was made the semester of January/May 2017, and received an average of 4.9 for the excellent work he has done in favor of teaching at the Mother and Teacher Pontifical Catholic University

(PUCMM). Pascual’s average is above the departmental average (4.6) and above the faculty (4.6).

Pascual has completed a Doctorate program in Psy-chology at Atlantic Interna-tional University.

Academic event

fIND MoRE NEwS fRoM AIU fAMIlylatest News: www.aiu.edu/news.aspx

News Archive: aiu.edu/aiu2016/DownloadCenter.html

Graduated with HonorsAugust, 2017. These graduate students completed the majority of the requirements to obtain honors which included a 4.0 GPA,

published works, recommendation from their respective advisors, patent a product, etc. Congratulations!

CUM lAUDE CUM lAUDE

Published workJuly 25, 2017. One of our graduates, Manuel Enrique Muñoz Mainato,

wrote the book “Anthropology of the Body and the Pain”. A study of the cultural domain through the provocation of

corporal pain in the absence of an integral education.

Manuel completed a Doc-torate program in Anthropol-ogy at Atlantic International University.

Paul Anthony RickettsDoctor of Management

in Leadership and Management

Hussein Imam AliBachelor of Sports Science

in Sports Development

More information about this book here:www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiK2I3MyKXVAhUJwVQKHUWqDMIQFggyMAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdialnet.unirioja.es%2Fdescarga%2Farticulo%2F5968355.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEyZCWjDooAKZJT8

HePq4j5xtYzUw

august 2017

5

w w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t y

T h i s m o n t h w e h a v e g r a d u a t e s f r o m : A n g o l a · B o l i v i a · B r i t i s h V i r g i n I s l a n d s · C a m b o d i a · C a m e r o o n · C a n a d a · C h i l e · C o l o m b i a · D R C o n g o · E c u a d o r · E l S a l v a d o r · E q u a t o r i a l G u i n e a ·

Graduatesof the monthGraduates

Mario Enrique Espinar AnglesDoctor of PhilosoPhy

Strategic PlanningBolivia

Rolando Jorge López ValdezBachelor of science

Mechanical engineeringBolivia

Jaime Jiménez Guzmán

Doctor of scienceSPortS Science

Bolivia

Gerry S. GaiteBachelor of science

Mechanical engineeringBritish virgin islanD

Paul Anthony RickettsDoctor of ManageMent

leaderShiP and ManageMentBritish virgin islanD

Heng Sokkung

Doctor of PhilosoPhyleaderShiP and ManageMent

caMBoDia

Ladi Ngwah AdiBachelor of social science

adult educationcaMeroon

Alima Marie Gisele

Master of Business aDMinistrationMarketingcaMeroon

Murray Glen Mendoza

Master of scienceMatheMaticS

canaDa

Marco Antonio Castro GonzálezBachelor of science

PSychologychile

Juan Cockbaine Ojeda

Doctor of sciencecoMPuter engineering

chile

José Leonardo Ramírez EchavarríaDoctor of electrical engineering

Quality of electrical PowercoloMBia

Germán Lamprea Vargas

Master of sciencePaveMent deSign

coloMBia

Blanca Ignacia Alarcón MenjuraMaster of nutrition

nutritioncoloMBia

Graciela Vergara Monroy

Bachelor of sciencePolitical Science

coloMBia

Iván Gonzalo Sánchez VergaraBachelor of Business aDMinistration

financecoloMBia

Jairo Alfonso Molano Rodríguez

Doctor of scienceSocial ScienceS

coloMBia

Luis Eduardo Hernández MacíasMaster of eDucation

curriculuM deSign coloMBia

Serge Caleb Mbula Musasa M.

Doctor of sciencegeology

Dr congo

Diego Sebastian Cabezas JervisBachelor of Business anD econoMics

international BuSineSSecuaDor

Clemente Aladino Moreira Basurto

Doctor of PhilosoPhyStrategic adMiniStration

ecuaDor

Francisco Fetikilo PereiraBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS ManageMentangola

Sonia Matos RomeroDoctor of science

health ScienceSangola

Imag

e: w

ww.

times

high

ered

ucat

ion.

com

6


Ingrid C. Asturias Chaclán de OrozcoBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS adMiniStrationguateMala

Jairo Ivor Oliva Guzmán

Bachelor of Business aDMinistrationBuSineSS adMiniStration

guateMala

Karina A. López Gordillo de GonzálezBachelor of Business aDMinistration


María del Carmen Arévalo Yool


guateMala

Mario Roberto Velásquez SalazarBachelor of Business aDMinistration


Mónica Denise Cuevas de León


guateMala

Rafael Bolaños ArriolaBachelor of Business aDMinistration


Roberto Sáez Verdecia


guateMala

Silvia Liliana Vásquez GómezBachelor of Business aDMinistration


Maguy Durce

Doctor of Business ManageMentManageMent

haiti

Hugo Antony Mejia ZelayaBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS ManageMenthonDuras

Rajeev Raghu Raman Arunachalam

Doctor of PhilosoPhyengineering adMiniStration

inDia

Ribdi N R M AlsaediPost-Doctorate of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS adMiniStrationKuwait

Sumo Jallah

Bachelor of scienceProject ManageMent

liBeria

Shaheen JauffurBachelor of science

legal StudieSMauritius

Yngrid Mariella Yrivarren PazMaster of coMMunications

coMMunicationSMexico

Ana Paula Carmona PintoBachelor of huMan stuDies

coMMunicationMozaMBique

Sebastiao da Conceicao EstevãoDoctor of sociology

Sociology of educationMozaMBique

Francis Raviné

Bachelor of sciencehoSPitality ManageMent

netherlanDs antilles

Hermes Alonso Castellano RodríguezPost-Doctorate of science

agricultural Sciencenicaragua

Robert EsselBachelor of science

civil engineeringghana

Amedeka JosephBachelor of scienceMining engineering

ghana

Janet Cairo SierraBachelor of science

BiologygrenaDa

Omar Augusto Alvarez González

Bachelor of scienceinforMation SySteMS

guateMala

Roberto Alfonso Marroquín FigueroaBachelor of science

induStrial engineeringguateMala

Carlos Aurelio Ulin Tiguila

Doctor of eDucationeducationguateMala

Marlon Ernesto Soto Hernández

Bachelor of Business aDMinistrationBuSineSS and econoMicS

guateMala

Alla SamokatovaBachelor of Business aDMinistration


Angel Clodomiro Lam Solís


guateMala

Eugenia Elvira Villatoro RodasBachelor of Business aDMinistration


Jorge Anibal Quintanilla GavilanesDoctor of PhilosoPhy

Strategic adMiniStration - reSearchecuaDor

Pablo Roberto Palomeque Silva

Bachelor of sciencePSychology

ecuaDor

Estrada Vera Jorge JonathanBachelor of scienceinforMation SySteMS

ecuaDor

Miguel Oswaldo Vargas HidalgoBachelor of science

electronicS and acouSticSecuaDor

Brinder Ignacio Cisneros MenéndezDoctor of Business anD econoMics

econoMicSel salvaDor

José Roberto Paredes Castillo

Bachelor of MarKetingdigital Marketing

el salvaDor

Javier Nsang NfonoBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS adMiniStrationequatorial guinea

Teresa Adjam Mba Adjam

Bachelor of accountingfinancial accounting

equatorial guinea

Kai AulioDoctor of PhilosoPhy

BiologyfinlanD

Jecty Ruby

Master of artsengliSh education

ghana

F i n l a n d · G h a n a · G r e n a d a · G u a t e m a l a · H a i t i · H o n d u r a s · I n d i a · K u w a i t · L i b e r i a · M a u r i t i u s · M é x i c o · M o z a m b i q u e · N e t h e r l a n d s A n t i l l e s · N i c a r a g u a · N i g e r i a · P a p u a N e w G u i n e a ·

7


Jesús García ArceDoctor of Psychology

PSychologyPuerto rico

Hussein Imam Ali

Bachelor of sPorts scienceSPortS develoPMent

qatar

Vandy Kortu Gbawoh MansarayBachelor of science

inforMation technologysierra leone

Abdirashid Dahir Ali

Bachelor of Business aDMinistrationMarketing

soMalia

Mathew Uwaigbe OyouraneBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS adMiniStrationsweDen

Mary Gwakisa KyomaBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS ManageMenttanzania

Apaporn Boonrawd

Doctor of Business aDMinistrationBuSineSS adMiniStration

thailanD

Ramez Ali Mohammad Abu SafiaDoctor of PhilosoPhy

Strategic ManageMent & Project MgMt.the netherlanDs

Okellowange Ogweng Joseph

Doctor of econoMicsagricultural econoMicS

uganDa

Simon Peter OdongMaster of science

environMental engineeringuganDa

Praveen Moolchandani

Doctor of Business aDMinistrationhuMan reSource ManageMent

uae

Ahmed Gamal Eldin Abdelaal KhougaliBachelor of science

PhySicSuniteD KingDoM

Juan Francisco Azambuja Beasley

Bachelor of architecturearchitectural engineering

uruguay

Luz Dary Moncayo HerreraBachelor of Psychology

counSelingusa

Jose Ruben Reyes Granados

Bachelor of MarKetingMarketing and BuSineSS

usa

Jose Melvin Cruz HernandezBachelor of science

PSychologyusa

Armando Herrera Aguilar

Master of scienceinforMation technology

usa

Alejandro Herrera AguilarMaster of science

inforMation technologyusa

King Syapeza Syamujulu

Bachelor of sciencecoMPuter Science

zaMBia

Gideon KajobaBachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS adMiniStrationzaMBia

Charity Namoonga MweembaDoctor of Business anD econoMics

BuSineSS adMiniStrationzaMBia

George Mwila

Doctor of scienceaccounting

zaMBia

Samuel NdopuBachelor of science

electrical engineeringzaMBia

Joseph Phaika

Bachelor of sciencearchitecture

zaMBia

Gisela Amira Otazú PolarBachelor of nutrition

nutrition SciencePeru

Gino Ernesto Yangali Iparraguirre

Master of legal stuDieslegal StudieS

Peru

Jorge Julio Caballero GonzalezBachelor of scienceSySteMS engineering

Peru

Janette H. Malata - SilvaDoctor of PhilosoPhy

educational technologyPhiliPPines

Rosa Lydia Marrero Serrano

Doctor of PhilosoPhyclinical PSychology

Puerto rico

Sadiq Sani Sami Bachelor of Business aDMinistration

BuSineSS ManageMentnigeria

Michael Olufemi Sodipo

Doctor of PhilosoPhyinternational relationS

nigeria

Kehinde Adesoye AbiolaDoctor of PhilosoPhy

BuSineSS adMiniStrationnigeria

Austin Kisokau Polin

Master of sciencearchitecture

PaPua new guinea

Luis Armando Oblitas GuadalupeDoctor of PhilosoPhy

PSychologyPeru

P e r ú · P h i l i p p i n e s · P u e r t o R i c o · Q a t a r · S i e r r a L e o n e · S o m a l i a · S w e d e n · Ta n z a n i a · T h a i l a n d · T h e N e t h e r l a n d s · U g a n d a · U A E · U n i t e d K i n g d o m · U r u g u a y · U S A · Z a m b i a

fIND MoRE gRADUATESgallery: aiu.edu/Graduation/grids/cur-

rentgallery.htmlInterviews: www.aiu.edu/Graduation/

grids/interviews.html

F i n d m o r e t e s t i m o n i a l s F r o m a i U s t U d e n t s h e r e : w w w. a i u . e d u / te s t i m o n i a l s . a s p x

Bernard EngokuBachelor of Public Administration

June 27, 2017

“There is so much to in-clude in my experience

at AIU but I will only elaborate some few and very important experiences that I observed from AIU.

a) Admission and Welcome note: AIU has a unique and professional staff in admission department who are really friendly and utilizes their pro-fessional skills while attend-ing to students questions. In my case I was attended to by Mr. Juan Mejia who spoke to me on my first day when I contacted the University. He professionally explained to me in a short period of time the brief background of AIU and how students in a third world country like me have ben-efited from AIU. The impres-sion that he gave me about the University made me took a quick decision and joined the University the following day.

...Read full text: aiu.edu/Testimonials.aspx

?ItemID=1386&rcid=73&pcid=63&cid=73

Assagbavi KossiviDoctor of Public Health

August 18, 2017

“I think that my yesterday dreams become realities

today. The study through AIU courses had transformed my personality, my lifestyle and the interpersonal relationship with my colleagues. The first day I started study I had a doubt to arrive at the end with success, but through letters and advices from advisors, tutors and ad-ministrative team for AIU, I was encouraged every day. So small I started, with some help and the blessing of God, I finish this program as well as needed. It’s no way to clean in my mind everything I had learnt at AIU virtual campus. I kept all the courses that I studied at AIU in my computer allow me teach-ing others in my country. I ‘m sure that at AIU, I obtained quality learning and skills to help and transform my com-munity. I had studied in public health before but I found that AIU courses are the best. ...

Read full text: aiu.edu/Testimonials.aspx?

ItemID=1388&rcid=73&pcid=63&cid=73

Seth Barnabas AmarteifioDoctor of Project Management

June 20, 2017

“One unique thing about AIU is the fact that the

learning is virtual and online so this helped me due to my busy schedule at work. The learning is self-paced, with curriculum tailored specific to each student need. The insti-tution provides a perfect op-portunity for persons all over the world to realize their dream and obtain a decent education in an excellent environment. AIU has a deep commitment to meet the needs of anyone with interest in enhancing his or her education. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the university board for the financial support and care that was accorded to me and the flexible payment arrangement throughout my program.

This University has a good value prospect for career devel-opment in all areas of educa-tional interest.

...Read full text: aiu.edu/Testimonials.aspx?


8


Janette SilvaDoctor of Education

June 5, 2017

“I have always been fascinat-ed by online learning so

when I first encountered AIU through Google search, I did not think twice in applying. I wanted to maximize my learn-ing experience in an institution that genuinely believes that learning cannot be boxed.

Being able to define my course goals is one of the many highlights of my AIU experi-ence. I was able to pursue a research project that I truly am passionate about. The journey I had is both unforgettable and worthwhile. My learning extended beyond the walls of the student portal as I got the chance to immerse myself to the communities that shaped my research. AIU guided me all throughout but it never dictated what I had to do. That kind of trust is what learners need if they want to be rooted to the core values of learning. I cannot thank AIU enough for that trust.

Read full text: aiu.edu/Testimonials.aspx?


Christian IdogaBachelor of Accounting

June 13, 2017

“Before I stated my pro-gram with AIU, the cor-

porate affairs commission told me that I would not be able to upgrade my business until I get a Degree in an educational related course, thanks to AIU that part have been resolved. I hope to proceed as soon as I collect my certificate.

Studying at AIU opened my eyes to understanding certain key factors needed to grow my business, thanks to Ed-ward Lambert my academic advisor who gave me all the resources I needed to have an opened eye.

Getting a job has and is a very difficult thing in nigeria due to the low number of jobs and much graduates. Study-ing at AIU opened my eye to the key factors that determine eligibility with an employer during a job interview

So much to say but the point still remains that I am honored to have had this experience with AIU.

sT

uD

EN

T s

pa

cE

9


The point of studyinglevel certificates. I was awarded and hold a BSc (hons) in Political Science and Public Administration at University of Buea-Cameroon, a PgD in Strategic Business IT at nCC in the United Kingdom, an MA in Intelligence and Interna-tional Relations at Stafford-shire University in the United Kingdom and presently a PhD with honours in Political Sci-ence and Public Administra-tion at Atlantic International University (AIU) in the USA, among many other academic and professional certifications. Although a bona fide Politi-cal Scientist, my professional and academic interests fall within the field of intelligence, security and counterterror-ism. My passion is serving my party, my government and my country especially by helping fight terrorism and maintain-ing peace and security. Aside from the above interests, I also have keen interest and certifi-cation in conflict analysis and resolution.

My Military Back-ground and experience as a former Combat Military

employing contemporary ‘en-lightenment’ and vision for the future in providing both short and long-term solutions to socio-economic, political and security issues among others. With regards to my academic credentials, I attended Pres-byterian High School Kumba in Cameroon where I achieved my ordinary and advanced

Interview with Elvis Mbowe Williams | PhD in Political Science and Public Administration

Imag

e: w

ww.

natio

nson

line.

org

where are you from, and what do you do there?

I am Dr Elvis Mbwoge Williams, a Cameroonian Politician, Political Scientist and a Business analyst. I am also Intelligence, Secu-rity and a Counterterrorism expert resident in London, United Kingdom. I was born in ndoungue, Littoral region,

Cameroon by Olive Senge and Mark Mbwoge, who reside in Kumba, Southwest region of Cameroon. I grew up to become a very patriotic system legitimising citizen whose only interest was in politics and fortunately with time became a very dedicated and loyal member of Camer-oon’s ruling CPDM Party. After

a couple of years militating, I was fortunate to be elected the CPDM Subsection President of nE London in the UK.

Out of politics, I am the Company Chairman of New Vision Consulting Ltd., a solution orientated consulting company based in Birming-ham UK, built on the belief of new style management

Central Yaoundé, Cameroon.

10


Administrator in the British Army has no doubt helped developed these special interests of mine in security solutions. An interest that has swayed me into specialising on national and international security issues focusing on counterterrorism. Most of my postgraduate research and academically related work focuses on terrorism and ter-rorist groups such as Boko Ha-ram, Al-Shabaab, and ISIS. In view of my counterterrorism and peace work and initia-tives, one of the undertakings I am always proud of is Post 9/11 which saw some indi-viduals like myself becoming active campaigners amongst many around the globe and under the banner of the ‘Unite Against Terrorism’ activ-ist group based in Bradford UK who campaigned for the creation of the United nations Counter-Terrorism Imple-mentation Task Force (CTITF) which was established in 2005 to promote the Un Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted by the General As-sembly in 2006.

As a professional analyst and consultant, I am a mem-ber of several professional and academic associations not limited to Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association,

International Institute of Business Analysis, UK Chapter (IIBA-UK), BCS-The Chartered Institute for IT (MBCS). I have also worked and volunteered in many capacities for both public and private institutions not limited to my party and country.

As an academic, I am also a reviewer of the African Jour-nal of Political Science and International Relations. I am currently enrolled as research fellow at AIU undertaking post-doctoral in International Relations researching on ef-fective counterterrorism poli-cies titled “Counterterrorism Measures and Strategies for Africa”. I am a vision 2035 and Afro optimist, with an ever present passion for contribut-ing to nation and continent. Coupled to the above, I also hold several positions of leadership and responsibilities within my local community.

what is the main obstacle your country is facing at the moment?

My country, a democratic country united in its diversity under the steady leadership of our Head of State H.E. Paul Biya, is striving well in peace, stability and unity which are all our most precious assets. My country had adopted and is currently working towards a long-term development

vision of the Head of State which provides that by 2035 Cameroon could achieve its economic road map by eradi-cating poverty, becoming a middle income country, newly industrialized and an emerg-ing country. The whole nation is mustering all its energy to champion and summon all strengths towards ensur-ing our country’s economic growth where every Cameroo-nian will enjoy the economic and social content it deserves. Africa and the rest of the world should give Cameroon a chance on this great awaken-ing with optimism. This vision 2035 economic road map is therefore the current situation in my country and as Head of State himself stated in Feb 2014. ‘‘It is about enabling our country to reach a level of development such that every Cameroonian can: live decently on his work, raise his children properly, and have decent housing and protection from disease’’.

However, like any other country, Cameroon has its own challenges. The main obstacle Cameroon is cur-rently facing as in 2017 is a prevailing situation in the northwest and Southwest regions and the government is currently redressing the situation. That notwithstand-ing, Cameroonians have great

love for their country and are dedicated citizens who work hard and continually ensure they maintain and promote Cameroon’s cardinal values of democracy, peace, security, unity and nation building. All which are the hallmarks of the Cameroonian Identity.

Tell us about this educa-tional experience. How has the learning process based in Andragogy impacted your life professionally and personally?

My educational experience has been fantastic! The learn-ing process based in andra-gogy couldn’t be more helpful as my accumulated reservoir

of life experiences and profes-sional skills came at hand in facilitating my learning giving me the opportunity to believe in myself, I am the best in what I do. I have benefited a lot from the unique oppor-tunity to be in control of my studies as well as work closely with my academic advisor in the designing, planning and implementation of my curriculum and PhD research papers. The knowledge and skills I have acquired continue serve me rightly through the application of the problem-centred approach. I have all my scholarly life studied with the content-oriented approach which of course has taught

Dr elvis mbwoge Williams and Mr sylvain loning, presenting

the Cameroon Citizens Advice Bureau project during the Fodias Forum communication and public

relations workshop. June 2017.

11


me a lot of theory in political science and public administra-tion. Undertaking my PhD was the first time I experienced the problem-centred approach which has now given me an extra edge in everything. I graduating with cum laude is simply because AIU brought the best out of me.

On a professional note, I have seen many people with academic degrees who find it difficult to translate their acquired knowledge into practical solutions to existing problems; in that case, what is the point of studying? This

problem-centred and inter-ested in immediate applica-tion of knowledge approach is key to my personal and professional growth. The confidence I now have in put-ting my knowledge and skills into practical solutions is well founded. I honestly wouldn’t have been this confident if I did five PhDs elsewhere. With my increased knowl-edge and confidence since graduating, I have worked and volunteered for my party and country respectively in vary-ing capacities effecting social change especially in the field of national security and public administration.

I cannot thank AIU and all its staffs enough especially those who have helped in one way or the there during my PhD studies. Most especially Prof Edward Lambert (my Academic Tutor), Dr Scott Wilson (my Academic Advi-sor), and Liliana Penaranda (my academic tutor and coun-sellor), who all did everything to ensure my academic ex-perience was worthwhile and most importantly, successful.

what made you decide to enrol at AIU?

Enrolling into AIU is the best decision I ever made in my academic and professional life. AIU is a prominent insti-tution of learning which has

distinguished itself as a learn-ing community determined to give learning opportunities to the world to produce diverse background of graduates who will apply knowledge gained in resolving critical societal chal-lenges. As well as confidently act as agents of positive social change in their respective local, national and global platforms.

More so, work and study at the same time has never been an easier undertaken, AIU ad-dresses this unique academic need without me losing my job and breaking the bank in order to realise my academic and professional goals. All this with its holistic, andragogy and philosophical approach to-wards education fitted the bal-ance of my life as a family man, company chairman, politician and an honorary ambassador for my country.

More so, AIU’s preserved principles of putting its stu-dents first are touchstones for all level of its actions. And in carrying all this actions AIU’S high demand for excellence and high standards represents its unique identity coupled with her preserved principles are the dynamism that un-derpin her vision and mission for the world. I am proud and blessed to have chosen AIU.

you are doing a new second program, with us...

yes. I am currently enrolled as an AIU Post Doctoral stu-dent undertaking and learning towards the award of Post-Doctoral degree in Interna-tional Relations, focusing on global security with speciality in counterterrorism.

why is it important for you to invest in education?

It is commonly said every human being needs oxygen to survive. For me the same applies to education as no one, community, nation and the world can rightly prog-ress without some form of education. It is very essential for me to invest in educa-tion and continue to do so because education gives me the knowledge and skills I require to confidently effect the betterment of the world around me. Therefore, this investment is not just for me but for the world that I am part of, i.e. my family, commu-nity, country and the world at large. The knowledge acquired through education requires me to courageously make well informed decisions and with confidence be able to make practical contributions to helping in nation building by helping solve socio-economic and political challenges as well as contributing to making positive differences within my community.

what achievements have you obtained after completing this program?

Since completing my PhD, I have been appointed as Com-pany Chairman of new Vision Consulting Ltd, after working for new Vision on voluntary basis for four years as an ana-lyst and advisor.

Secondly, since completing my PhD, I was privileged to be invited by the Cameroon government to attend FODIAS 2017 (The Cameroon Diaspora forum) that took place from the 26-30 June under the distinguished patronage of the President of the Republic of Cameroon H. E. Paul Biya. This conference was the first of its kind and was organ-ised under the general theme “Cameroon and Its Diaspora: Working Together for the Nation’s Development”. This Diaspora Forum adopted a project-oriented approach focusing on concrete actions with measurable impact on local communities and ex-change of competences in the domains of health; social se-curity; education and training; the ICTs and the green econo-my; the economy; finance and real estate development; arts, culture and tourism; and com-munication and public rela-tions. With the passion I have for nation building, I could not wait to attend.

elvis mbwoge Williams is from Cameroon. He completed a PhD in Political Science and Public Administration at aiU.

Nowadays he is CPDM Subsection President NE London (Politician),

and also Business Analyst and Company Chairman.

[email protected]

12


Last but not the least, in response to the Cameroon Governments invitation for the development of our nation, I successfully created and estab-lished The Cameroon Citizens Advice Bureau. This unique personal project is the cre-ation of the Cameroon Citizen Advice Bureau (CCAB) which is a developmental and nation-building tool and doubles as a soft and human centric mea-sure in countering terrorism. This project is co-project man-aged by its technical Adviser and colleague Mr Sylvain Lon-ing. We were honoured, privi-leged and opportune to submit and present our CCAB project to the Cameroon government through the honourable Min-ister of External relations. As well as presenting it at FODIAS 2017 in yaoundé with the hope that it will throw in its weight to act as leverage against social injustice, underdevelop-ment, illiteracy, poverty and disinformation.

Do you think that you have been able to help your community?

yes of course! I think by the grace of God, I have been able to help my local community in my own little way and will continue to do so. Although we still have a long way to go especially now I con-tinue to gain knowledge and

confidence the help of AIU. I strongly believe we will bring the CCAB project to maturity as well as ensuring bigger projects follow after that. The overall aim of the Cameroon Citizen Advice Bureau project presently helps the Cameroon government improve the lives of Cameroonian Citizens in all communities especially those citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds and communities within the national territory to acquire a better quality of life as a result of accessing neces-sary quality helpful advice and information. My motivation and research indicated that Cameroonians needed such a national advice service that will help the average Cam-eroonian to understand and benefit from diverse services rendered by both public and private sectors which other-wise are not widely known to or used by the public. Part of what make a great economy and democracy is when we have citizens who are well informed and engaged. This is CCAB’s mission is to reach out to all especially those living in poverty stricken and rural communities throughout the national territory.

And how I am helping is ensuring that the CCAB project is successfully put to practice as pilot scheme within my local community. Members of

my local community are going to benefit from CCAB’s free and independent services. This will mean CCAB’s advices can also prevent a variety of other socio-economic and political problems reoccurring. By help-ing hundreds of Cameroonians every day in my community we intend to provide a positive outcome for Cameroonians. The CCAB project that we have begun to operate within my community at no major finan-cial cost also saves money for the state treasury. The CCAB project will not solve Camer-oons misinformation problems alone without the help of other projects but it will no doubt help in playing a pivotal role that also contributes towards nation-building which in turn effects in achieving the Head of State H.E. Paul Biya’s vision 2035 economic road map for Cameroon. Coupled with the above, I still continue to be of service in other capacities and continue to hold several positions of leadership and responsibility within my local community.

Please, tell us about your present job. How has the knowledge that you have gained at Atlantic Interna-tional University helped you?

As s Subsection President of the ruling party, the role of President gives me the

opportunity and duty to lead an elected executive bureau which administers and over-seas the affairs of the Cam-eroon ruling party’s cells and branches in nE of London as determined by the CPDM Par-ty By-Laws. In this respect, as a politician, a political scien-tist, militant and community leader, I am responsible for leading the ruling party calls upon ensuring staunch dis-cipline and active militancy from all CPDM party execu-tives, militants and citizens of Cameroon within my jurisdiction to be conscious of their responsibilities towards their country to rally within its midst in order to build a peaceful, united, prosperous and just nation. My acquired knowledge and its problem-centred approach is key to

my personal and leadership success. The same applies to my exciting but challenging duties as a Company Chair-man of New Vision Ltd. As a Company Chairman, there are many times I am required to help with my expert knowl-edge about various issues and assignments within the company business. This is where my public administra-tion and leadership skills and knowledge I acquired from AIU become very instrumen-tal. I now find myself taking well informed decisions and as well providing expertise on various subjects as required, the difference is, this time with a bit of confidence and registered success. There is just no way will I be working this well without the applica-tion of knowledge and self

Prime Minister Representative,

Minister of State for Tourism and Leisure

HE Bello Bouba magari and FODIAS UK Delegation Lea-der Representative Dr elvis mbwoge

Williams at FODIAS 2017 Conference

Closing ceremony.

13


believe I have learnt over the years while studying at AIU.

what would be your ad-vice for a new student to obtain a richer educational experience?

My advice for new and prospective students is very simple, ‘belief and have faith in yourself and know your needs and wants’’. As they must have identified AIU as a unique solution to their educational needs like I did, they should never look back again. They should equally believe that AIU will help and lead them exactly to what they have to achieve if not beyond their dreams. Today, I am very proud of the knowl-edge I have acquired through my studies with AIU, I am now confident and believe in myself and now able to effect social positive change where ever I find myself. However, I must remind them that although AIU academic tutors advisors will be at hand to help them achieve their per-sonal and academic goals, it is paramount for them to know nothing good comes easy and therefore; hard work, dedica-tion and perseverance should be their watch words. Choos-ing AIU will definitely give them the opportunity of a richer educational experience they will be very proud of.

AIU is an authentic world-wide university. Can you share something good about your Country?

It’s always a privilege to represent and talk about my country and in my capacity as an honorary ambassador of Cameroon, it is really an honour. It is always exciting but also positively challenging to showcase a country that has it all. nonetheless, I am very grateful to MyAIU Magazine, Campus Mundi, for offering me this great opportunity.

Cameroon is a central Afri-can country which lies at the junction of west and central Africa bordering Equato-rial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic and nigeria. It is also the most urban and ethnically diverse nation in western Africa. Cameroon has a great reputa-tion of peace, security and stability and as a nation with a population of 21 million and over 240 ethnics with more than 1700 different linguistic groups, and over 230 other languages spoken apart from its two official languages; French and English living in peace and harmony. Tourism wise, Cameroon has a growing cultivated tourism industry which encourages invest-ments by airlines, hotels, and travel agencies and as a result, Cameroon has now made

itself a place in the world tour-ist map thanks to the efforts and the vision 2035 economic road map of the Head of State. Cameroon is a melting pot of diverse ethnic and indigenous cultures of Africa as well as its natural landscape makes it a travel destination unlike any other in the world. It is the per-fect place to see how African traditional and tribal culture meets with modern culture to form different cities and cul-turally significant experiences. Here, you can experience the “Soul of Africa” and witness the many unique traditions, art styles, cultural practices that make Cameroon a must-visit

destination in Africa. It is so incredibly diverse that one may think one is visiting dif-ferent African countries at once likewise one may think different destinations are in the same country. It is blessed and rich in natural landscapes composed of active volcanoes, white-sand beaches, lush rainforests and peculiar rock formations. With an active volcano, mount Cameroon stands over 4095 m high as the tallest mountain in west Africa. Cameroon has soil rich of minerals enriched by natural resources like oil, timber, hydroelectric power, natural gas, cobalt, nickel,

iron ore and uranium etc. This rich soil has also made Cameroon famous for produc-ing and exporting coffee, cocoa, cotton, bananas and oilseeds. I really wish I could have time to talk about all that Cameroon exhibits such as its national parks, abun-dant species of wildlife, all major climates and vegeta-tion of the continent such as mountains, desert, rain forest, savannah grassland, and ocean coastland, lakes, etc. In short, because of Cameroon’s geographical and cultural diversity, it is often referred to as “Africa in miniature” and as “the hinge of Africa”.

Imag

e: p

arad

isein

thew

orld

.com

Publications by Students: aiu.edu/StudentPublication.html

Lobé Waterfalls, Cameroon

developmentBy Dr. Rosa Hilda Lora M.

Advisor at AIU | [email protected]


We live in a society that doesn’t stop, we have

to be here and tomorrow we have to take the next step; we can’t fall asleep in triumphs or in despair: every day is an opportunity and an opportu-nity to grow up.

They tell us that we have to continue learning forever which means a commitment to ourselves. The question we ask ourselves is: to continue studying what. Continuing to study makes think if we’ll have good results. The good results are going to depend on a number of factors that we have to consider: all human beings have faculties with which we were born and all human beings have the skills that we develop.

14

Imag

e: m

azec

ouns

ellin

ghar

roga

te.co

.uk

My personal

of moving away from those knowledge that we think won’t help us in the goal that we want.

The problem is how to study easily. We would like to take a syrup to allow us to learn easily, it when we see all the courses we have to do and we don’t understand how to work them.

There are study centers as says Milan Kundera:

Why do we have to give so many turns to each of our acts in the frying pan of reason, as


15

We look at this person and the other doing and taking courses and they continue the same, they don’t seem to ad-vance in their jobs, they don’t seem to change their sense about life because they don’t appear to be happy.

What isn’t working in their personal development?

What doesn’t work in all the courses for their personal development?

Have I ever thought about who I am?

Do I know my skills?Do I know what I am in

terms of strengths?Do I have the knowledge of

what I need to learn?Do I have a clear story

about my learning?Behind personal develop-

ment there is a human being who was born with the facul-ties or organs to do this or that and according to his way of life, according to what has been his environment could learn this or that.

There are circumstances where we have had negative experiences and we close the path of learning.

What needs to be done to be in the right place at the right time?

The first thing is to know who I am to know where I should go.A. In terms of skills / in

terms of values: Am I a persistent person? Do I have the time to do

what I want? Do I recognize what I do

well? Do I want harmony in per-

sonal relationships?B. In terms of knowledge: Do I try to know where the

society in which I live is moving?

Do I know the objectives of the company in the area in which I work?

Do I research the recent area in which I have a degree?

C. As for skills: Do I have knowledge of

my strengths as to my work; clearly identify my strengths?

Do I know the weaknesses I have in my work?

With the previous questions I can already locate and know who I am and how I can look for a development program that allows me to grow up.

The next is how to learn how to study. Almost always human beings have the memory of the best evalua-tions and those that meant bad moments, so to continue learning, to continue study-ing, it means to analyze those memories to understand where the good learning was and where the bad was and

to learn: the list of subjects to learn is called Curriculum and the Curriculum can be opened or closed. The Open Curriculum means that I can choose the knowledge that I want and the closed Cur-riculum is that the institution offers me a list of knowledge that I have to reach.

The Curriculum also has the policies, the philosophy, the accreditation system and the administrative organiza-tion of the study centers.

now we have the benefit

draw a plan to allow me to ac-cept what was wrong in order to move on.

Fortunately one thing that has changed is how to learn; today we have many supports that facilitate to learn.

Reading these lines I already have the clear path to start a program of per-sonal development.

Let’s do it!

How do we learn now?nowadays there are differ-

ent ways to offer the concepts

Imag

e: w

ww.

ines

ente

rpris

esol

utio

ns.co

m

of the social environment or the “global village” and scientific explanations and techniques in my work area.

now I can choose what to study.

now I can choose my Cur-riculum for My Personal De-velopment because I know it can be an open curriculum or it can be a closed curriculum.

now I can build my scaf-folding because I know that what I learned is valuable.

now I know that I can have someone who supports me with the name of tutor or assistant.

now I’ll know the value of the knowledge of my environ-ment and the “global village”

now I know the value of knowing to have a job that makes me happy.

now I know what academ-ics or academic advisors are doing.

now I’ll grow up as a hu-man being and as a par-ticipant in the production of goods or services of the society in which I live on this beautiful Blue Planet!

BIBLIOGRAPHY. Ausubel, D. Joseph D. Novak y Helen Hane-sian (1998). Psicología Educativa, Un punto de vista cognoscitivo. Trillas: México. | Díaz Barriga Arceo, F. y Geraldo Hernández Rojas (2010). Estrategias para un aprendizaje significativo, una interpretación constructivista. Mc Graw Hill: México. | Hidalgo Guzmán, J. (2000). Constructivismo y Aprendizaje Escolar. Castel-lanos editores: México. | Wertsch, J. (1995). Vygotsky y la for-mación social de la mente. Paidós: España.


16

if it were an omelet?The world changes but what

has changed to study?We said that Pedagogy has

grown and also the Learn-ing Psychology. The main change in Pedagogy is that the teacher is a “companion” and in Learning Psychology students have many ways to acquire knowledge accord-ing to their abilities, bio-logical inheritance and social environment.

The centers of study ceased to be the directors of a single learning method without con-sidering the differences that humans have to approach the new knowledge.

In Learning Psychology

we have the psychogenetic theory by Jean Piaget (Swit-zerland, 1896-1980), the socio-cultural theory by Lev Seme-novich Vygotsky (Belarus, 1896-1934), and the Assimila-tion theory by David Ausubel (USA, 1918-2008) —elements of these three theories build the Constructivism.

We know that the purpose of education is to promote the processes of personal growth within the framework of the culture of the group to which we belong. Barriga Arceo and Hernández Rojas (2001).

The groups to which we belong have become very broad if we consider the con-cept of “global village” given

from his work experience and his mental field.

We see in many Study centers assistants or teacher assistants also called Tu-tors. What is their function? To help the student with the location of the learning materials, the submission techniques, the methods pro-moted by the Study Center. The evaluation of the product of the new social and scien-tific reality is carried out by Professors or Advisors.

The etymological meaning of Professor belongs to the Latin, cathedra, and from the Greek, kathedra and it means seat.

Professor refers to the highest level in university teaching obtained by open or closed competition.

The academic or academic advisor is the expert, ex-pressed by a university degree and is the one who deter-mines the level achieved in terms of social and epistemic reality by the student.

If today we study so easily we have to analyze where I am in terms of my knowledge

to present society by the Canadian Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980).

Irrespective of the psycho-logical proposal of learning and pedagogical didactics the knowledge implies trans-forming a personal and social reality with what has been learned.

There is reconciliation in learning between the new and old knowledge and the “companion” or teacher has the function to give this reconciliation. Reconcilia-tion is taken by Vygotsky to build the concept of zone of next Development that is the development that someone has and the development that can be reached. Wertsch (1995). The concept of the zone of next Development is joined to the “scaffolding” by César Coll (España, 1950-), to explain the way in which human be-ings construct their knowl-edge. Hidalgo Guzmán (2000).

Scaffolding in construction is the structure that allows the activities of builders. The scaffolding in knowledge refers to the scaffold and the subject because the two do the work.

Subjects build the scaffold with what they know and with what they can get. What the subject knows is called prior knowledge which comes

Imag

e: s-

med

ia-c

ache

-ak0

.pin

img.

com

18

ED

uc

aT

IoN

+ c

ul

Tu

RE


Children’s books

Come with Meby Holly M. McGhee, illustrated by Pascal LeMaitre

Sometimes what it takes to see the goodness in your surroundings is deceptively simple: Get out there, and really open your eyes. In this story, a young girl is feeling overwhelmed by stories of fear and hatred, and asks her dad what she should do. “Come with me,” he says, and the two of them go for a walk and greet passersby. Later, the girl takes her father’s cue and goes out walking with her dog and the boy across the hall. Turns out you don’t have to stray too far to find examples of basic human kindness.

Most Peopleby Michael Leannah, illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris

Longtime elementary-school teacher Michael Leannah wrote Most People specifically as a counterpunch against the stereotype that “most people” are different. Or, worse, that strangers are inherently scary. In the book, illus-trated by Jennifer E. Morris, a pair of siblings wander the city streets and see —on page after page— that “most people,” no matter how they look or what our assumptions might be, are just like us.

Find more books: www.readbrightly.com/

childrens-books-show-kids-goodness-world/

That show kids the goodness in the world.

Find Open Courses and a world of learning granted by AIU at courses.aiu.edu Help others study and change their lives. Visit MyAIU Pledge.

Tansy was not into sports. But her adopted family played them all

the time. But border collies are work-ing dogs. After a little consternation, Tansy’s new owner Robin Queen, a linguist at the University of Michigan, got some advice: sheep. As soon as Tansy caught sight of some livestock, “it was the first time she showed evidence of understanding something about the world,” Queen says.

That’s how Tansy got into competi-tive sheepdog trials. Keeping a flock on track can require dogged persis-tence. It’s difficult and takes a lot of practice. “We were a little bit unusual in that we had very little dog experi-ence and certainly no livestock experi-ence,” Queen says.

To exercise that control, sheepdog

handlers typically use a specialized whistle. yes, literally a dog whistle. Dogs might get up to half a mile away, so you need something loud but with finesse. With a whistle, handlers deploy a small lexicon of commands. Two medium blasts, for example, means “walk toward the sheep.” A single low note means “go clockwise around the herd.”

Queen started to notice something. In talking to other handlers and listen-ing not just to the lexicon of commands they used but how, and how the dogs responded, she realized: These aren’t just orders. In fact, those whistles sounded a whole lot like a language.

Read full text: www.wired.com/story/what-

a-border-collie-taught-a-linguist-about-

language/?mbid=nl_81817_p2&CNDID=49228592

About languageWhat a border collie taught a linguist.

you don’t have to wait for heroic saves or heartwarming news tidbits, espe-cially if you have little ones. Tons of books provide opportunities to bring

to life inspiring stories of the innate goodness of our fellow humans. Start with these two simple tales.

19

sc

IEN

cE

+ T

Ec

HN

ol

og

yw w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t y

AIU makes a huge contribution to the world by giving new scientifics the space for original investigations and research. Visit MyAIU Evolution

In 1944, a Columbia University doctoral student in genetics named

Evelyn Witkin made a fortuitous mistake. During her first experiment in a laboratory at Cold Spring Harbor, in new york, she accidentally irradiated millions of E. coli with a lethal dose of ultraviolet light. When she returned the following day to check on the samples, they were all dead —except for one, in which four bacterial cells had survived and continued to grow. Somehow, those cells were resistant to UV radiation. To Witkin, it seemed like a remarkably lucky coincidence that any cells in the culture had emerged with precisely the mutation they needed to survive —so much so that she questioned whether it was a coincidence at all.

For the next two decades, Witkin sought to understand how and why these mutants had emerged. Her research led her to what is now known as the SOS response, a DnA repair mechanism that bacteria employ when their genomes are damaged, during which dozens of genes become active and the rate of mutation goes up. Those extra mutations are more often detri-mental than beneficial, but they enable adaptations, such as the development of resistance to UV or antibiotics.

The question that has tormented some evolutionary biologists ever since is whether nature favored this arrangement.

Read full text: www.wired.com/story/bacteria-may-rig-their-dna-to-speed-up-evolution/?mbid=nl_81917_p7&CNDID=49228592

Microbes may rig their DNA

Poke a hole in a human and some-thing remarkable happens –the

wound heals itself, filling in the miss-ing tissue and protecting itself from infection. Poke a hole in a robot, how-ever, and prepare for a long night of repairs. The machines may be stronger than us, but they’re missing out on a vital superpower.

Until now. Researchers at Belgium’s Vrije Universiteit Brussel report this week in Science Robotics that they’ve developed a squishy, self-healing robot. Cut it open, apply heat, let it cool down again, and the wound heals itself. While self-healing materials are nothing new, their application in so-called soft robotics —a relatively new kind of pliable machine that uses pneumatics or hydraulics to move—could be big.

To build their squishbot, the researchers crafted an elastomer, a variety of polymer. Its network of microscopic chains are held together by something called a Diels-Alder re-action, which is temperature-sensitive. So these bonds break when you heat them and reform as they cool. “On the microscopic level, there is enough mobility to seal the gap,” says electro-mechanical engineer Seppe Terryn, lead author on the paper. “And then if we decrease the temperature again the entire network will be formed again.” Think of melting down a cube of Jell-O, then putting it back in the fridge—the difference being that this polymer goes back to its original shape and strength after injury.

Read full text: www.wired.com/story/the-robots-will-be-soft-and-cuddly-and-heal-their-own-wounds/?mbid=nl_81817_p1&CNDID=49228592

New robots that can heal their own wounds.

...to speed up evolution.

Soft robotics

20

w w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t ya

RT

+ D

Es

IgN

Find support for your own unique art and design projects, or support other creative projects at MyAIU Research

For years Volkswagen has teased us with the idea of bringing back

the much loved, iconic Volkswagen Microbus. The automaker unveiled the I.D. Buzz concept car earlier this year, which applies the styling of a Microbus, but with a fully electric powertrain. After several rumors and reports, Volkswagen has confirmed that the Microbus will officially return in 2022.

Volkswagen made the announce-ment at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, in Monterey, California.

“After the presentations at the global motor shows in Detroit and Geneva, we received a large number of letters and emails from customers who said, ‘please build this car’,” Volkswagen CEO Dr Herbert Diess said.

Read full article and find more images: inhabitat.

com/volkswagen-confirms-when-the-microbus-is-

coming-back-as-an-ev/

Microbus comes back as an EV

Imaginary speed bumpsIn London, excessive speeding isn’t

defined in quite the same way as it is in USA. While drivers here may get tick-eted in some areas for hitting 40 or 50 miles per hour on city streets, vehicles there are in danger of being ticketed for exceeding 20 miles per hour.

To curb the problem, the city began a clever initiative 18 months ago. Rath-er than spend the money it would take to install real speed bumps, officials for Transport for London painted sten-cils on the road that give the illusion of being raised. There’s no actual bump, but drivers who anticipate going over one might wind up slowing down.

We say “might” because, as a pilot program, there’s no word yet on how effective the faux-bumps have been.

Read full text: mentalfloss.com/article/503435/

london-using-imaginary-speed-bumps-curb-

speeding

21


Live a better life learning how to keep your body, mind and soul balanced. Visit regularly MyAIU Body / MyAIU Mind / MyAIU Spirit and MyAIU Energy.

Bo

Dy

+ m

IND

+ s

pIR

IT

It’s not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get

older. It’s ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our fu-ture selves –and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. “Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured,” she says. “It is a natu-ral, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all.”

Ashton Applewhite, au-thor of This Chair Rocks: A Manifiesto Against Ageism, and activist, asks us to look at ageism –the assumption that older people are alike and that aging impoverishes us.

According to studies, it seems that turmeric has a

number of potent benefits. The problem seems to be how to tap into them.

Turmeric is native to Southeast Asia and a cousin to ginger, the big fuss isn’t necessarily about the exuber-antly-hued turmeric itself, but a component within called curcumin —a phytochemi-cal scientists found to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with revolutionary healing potential.

As with matcha and coconut oil, two other ingredients of the moment with the wellness set, we set out to understand why turmeric is the ingredient du jour, and whether it’s worth

It starts between your ears: how do you feel about your own aging? What messages have you absorbed over the years? Look at where they come from. Think about what purpose they serve. Learn about longevity. Start a consciousness-raising group. Question the mainstream narrative. Speak up when you encounter ageist behavior or attitudes. Join forces with olders and youngers to make ageism as unacceptable as any other form of prejudice –and to dismantle them all.

Watch Let’s end ageism TED

Talk: www.ted.com/talks/

ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism

bolting right out to stock some of that orangey goodness in your pantry if you don’t typically have a hankering for Indian food.

One comprehensive sci-entific report published in 2013 compiled the results of a collection of clinical trials of curcumin over the prior 50 years, claiming, to quote, “promising effects” for a long list of ailments, such as can-cer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, uveitis, ulcerative proctitis, Crohn’s disease, ul-cerative colitis, irritable bowel disease, tropical pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, dia-betes... But how does it work in the body?

Read full text: www.nbcnews.com/better/health/health-benefits-turmeric-it-s-complicated-ncna792901

The fear of getting oldTurmeric

Let’s end ageism.Is it really good for you?

Imag

e: p

into

fscie

nce.

co.u

k

“A traveler I am, and a

navigator, and

everyday I discover

a new region within

my soul.”

—Kahlil Gibran

22

w w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t yE

Nv

IRo

Nm

EN

T

Eco Tip: Unplug electrical equipment that you aren’t using, during the day and while you sleep. Change your life, get sustainable, visit MyAIU Knowledge

A “green lung” in Qatar’s desert landscape is helping people stay

healthy and active by reconnect-ing them to nature. Erik Behrens and James Haig Streeter of AECOM recently completed Oxygen Park, a unique public space in Doha’s Educa-tion City. Built to promote exercise and social gatherings, Oxygen Park is partly buried underground and

features undulating, organic forms masses inspired by the desert’s wind-eroded rocks and landscapes.

The park’s exercise features include shaded running trails, subterranean pitches for team sports, and equestrian facilities. More passive recreational areas also punctuate the park in the form of water plazas, sensory gardens, shade gardens, play gardens, and a se-ries of soundscape-filled, folly spheres. The use of water and shade are seam-lessly integrated into the design to provide relief from the hot climate. At night, a beautiful lighting scheme il-luminates the park and water to create a safe and attractive environment for workouts and strolls after sundown.

Source: inhabitat.com

Oxygen parkA breath of fresh air in the Qatari desert.

Sea snakes may be a new environ-mental canary in the coal mine, as

one species has been steadily dark-ening in response to higher levels of water pollution off the coast of Aus-tralia. Unlike the bleached white coral reefs resulting from CO2-driven ocean acidification, these snakes are not changing color due to damage from pollutants, although pollutants are, indirectly, the source of the change. The higher levels of melanin are actually an evolutionary response to help the snakes adapt to the polluted waters, according to a recent study published in Current Biology.

Surprisingly, this isn’t even the first time this has happened.

So, this recent study has discov-ered that turtle-headed seasnakes are markedly darker in waters near hu-man industry and which have higher levels of pollutants. Camouflage is not actually a strategy employed by these snakes, which generally hide from their few predators in cracks and crev-ices, and can also, if cornered, defend themselves with their venomous bite. So to explain the higher prevalence of the darker phenotypes in those snakes dwelling in polluted waters (which are not, in fact, visibly darker to begin with), the study authors cite previous work on urban-dwelling birds, of vari-ous species.

Read full note: www.care2.com/causes/sea-snakes-evolving-to-survive-polluted-oceans.html

Sea snakes are evolving...to survive polluted oceans.

1 Sea anemones and hermit crabs. Hermit

crabs and sea anemones have worked out a deal to help keep them both safe. The hermit crab will approach a sea anemone and give it a little pinch, making it release itself from wherever it previ-ously called home. Then, the crab lifts up the sea anemone and allows it to attach to its shell. Once there, they roam the ocean together.

Why do such a strange thing? The sea anemone’s barbed tentacles ward off any incoming predators that might be interested in the crab, and in exchange, the crab scares away any predators that might be coming for the sea anemone.

And there’s an added bonus: the sea anemone eats the crab’s leftovers as they come by.

23

w w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t yH

um

aN

RIg

HT

s +

aN

Ima

l R

IgH

Ts

Get a better knowledge about our rights and the way we can use them on a daily basis to prevent any abuse or limitations of them. Visit MyAIU Human Rights.

The UK adopted an equal pay law over 45 years ago, and British

women have waited ever since to see the promise of that law become reality. now, they refuse to spend another minute waiting for what they deserve.

In April, the UK passed a law requiring companies with over 250 employees to release their mean and median gender pay gap figures within one year. The law affects approxi-mately half the entire workforce –about 9,000 companies and 15 million employees.

“This data will show the spread of male and female earners across an organisation, helping to show employ-ers where women’s progress might be stalling so they can take action to

support their career development,” the government said in a press release.

Currently, the gender pay gap in the UK is about 14%, though some esti-mates show it’s even higher, making it one of the biggest gaps in Europe.

In the last several months, pay gap data released from major British com-panies have caused some women to dig in their heels and demand imme-diate change.

After learning that women earn 13 percent less than their male col-leagues, journalists at the Financial Times threatened to strike unless the company take action to correct its pay gap.

Read full text: www.care2.com/causes/british-

women-are-tired-of-waiting-for-equal-pay.html

Gender pay gapBritish women are tired of waiting for equal pay.

Two animal pairs who work together.

2 Honeyguide birds and humans. now here’s a relationship that

involves humans —but there’s no training, caging, breeding or any other human-based reason for this com-panionship. Instead, the honeyguides are happy to work together with the humans.

First, hunters in Mozambique call to the birds, who are drawn in by a distinctive trilling sound. The birds approach, leading the humans to the

honey, who then crack open the beehive. Once that’s done, the hunters can access the honey, and the birds can eat the tasty grubs that they otherwise couldn’t reach.

Read full note: www.care2.com/

causes/4-animal-pairs-who-

are-all-about-teamwork.html

It’s all about teamwork


25

pE

Rs

oN

al

go

al

s

Help others study and change their lives. Visit MyAIU Pledge. Learn how to have a better financial control. Visit MyAIU Money.

Personal progress and achieving success are best

approached like you’re over-coming addiction. Because, quite literally, that’s what you’re doing. As human beings, we all have addictions (to so-cial media, belief system, com-fort zone, excuses, and a lot of other behaviors that contradict our goals). And the cognitive dissonance is numbing.

If you’re serious about the changes you want to make, willpower is what’s holding

you back. If you’re required to exert willpower to do some-thing, there is an obvious internal conflict. you want to eat the cookie, but you also want to be healthy. Environ-ment versus goal.

According to psychological research, your willpower is like a muscle. It’s a finite re-source that depletes with use. As a result, by the end of your strenuous days, your willpow-er muscles are exhausted and you’re left to your naked and

defenseless self. At least, that’s what you’ve been taught.

Clearly, the research on willpower explains human be-havior. But only on the surface level – the effects. The very fact that willpower is required comes from two more funda-mental sources – the causes:1. you don’t know what you

want, and are thus internally conflicted.

2. you haven’t committed to something and created con-ditions that facilitate your commitment.

What do you really want?If your life requires willpow-

er, you haven’t fully deter-mined what you want. Because once you make a decision, the internal debate is over. Thus, all future decisions regarding that matter have also been made. no questions.

So, are you serious about this? Or are you just talking? Until you decide, you’ll be required to use willpower, and will continue making minimal progress.

But what is commitment? How do you know if you’re truly committed to something? When it comes to achieving

goals, commitment involves:• Investing upfront• Making it public• Setting a timeline• Installing several forms of

feedback/accountability• Removing or altering

everything in your environ-ment that opposes your commitment

If you’re truly committed to something, in your mind, it’s as though you’ve already succeeded. All doubt and disbelief are gone.

Commitment means you build external defense systems around your goals. your internal resolve, naked to an undefended and op-posing environment, is not commitment.

no matter how much internal resolve you have, you will fail to change your life if you don’t change your environment.

This is where the willpower approach fails, because it doesn’t focus on changing the environment but instead on increasing personal efforts

to overcome the current environment. What ends up happening? Eventually, you succumb to your environment despite your greatest efforts to resist.

The environment is more powerful than your internal resolve. As a human be-ing, you always take on the form of the environments in which you continually place yourself. Consequently, the best use of your choices is consciously designing envi-ronments that facilitate your commitments. If you’re really committed to something, this is exactly what you’ll do.

This is how evolution works. We adapt to our en-vironments. Thus, conscious evolution involves purpose-fully choosing or creating environments that mold us into the person we want to become.

We adapt and evolve based on the environments we select. you are who you are because of your environment. Want to change? Then change your environment. Stop the willpower madness already.

Source: text by Benjamin P. Hardy for www.inc.com

Willpower is not enoughInstead of focusing on your behavior, focus on your environment.

Imag

e: st

atic4

.bus

ines

sinsid

er.co

m

“let your life lightly dance on the edges

of Time like dew on the

tip of a leaf.”

26

BE

WIs

E &

Ha

vE

fu

Nw w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t y

3. allow your style to evolveKandinsky’s trajectory never

ceased to transform over his

fruitful career. from his be-

ginnings painting landscapes

and evidently fauvist and

pointillist works to a later

body of work representing

more sophisticated abstract

art, Kandinsky knew the

benefits of moving from one

aesthetic style to another. He

attached great importance

to mental flexibility, an idea

that could serve well for life

in general.

Imag

e: st

ylewh

ack.

com

–Rabindranath Tagore. (1861 – 1941). a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature, music, and Indian art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

5

source: www.faena.com

JBl flip 4. Bluetooth splash resis-tant speakers. www.amazon.com

sony H.ear Head-phones. A good pair of noise-cancelling headphones can make a big difference. www.amazon.com

skygenius. Battery operated clip on mini desk fan. www.amazon.com

lessons of art & lifefrom

Wassily Kandinsky

Contact us to get startedSubmit your Online Application, paste your resume and any additional com-ments/questions in the area provided.aiu.edu/apply-online.html

Pioneer Plaza/900 Fort Street Mall 410Honolulu, HI 96813800-993-0066 (Toll Free in US) 808-924-9567 (Internationally)

B AC H E l o R ’ S D E g R E E I N

SCHool of SoCIAl AND HUMAN STUDIES

27

pR

og

Ra

ms

aT

aIu


The Bachelor of Anthropology (BA) program objective is to help

students achieve a balance between the theoretical and practical as-pects and methodological process of anthropology. It also looks at general and specific issues of cultural heritage management. The Bachelor of Anthro-pology (BA) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experi-ence, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other

distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materi-als. Instead, the online Bachelor of Anthropology (BA) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influ-ence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This

philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

IMPORTANT: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and ex-ample. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? Go ahead and visit our website, especially the Course and Curriculum section:aiu.edu/CourseCurriculum.html

Core Courses and TopicsApplied AnthropologyCultural AnthropologyAnthropology and IndigenismEconomic AnthropologyLatin American AnthropologyPolitical AnthropologyRural AnthropologyAnthropology and GlobalizationContemporary Currents of AnthropologyStructuralismClassic Regional EthnographyContemporary Regional EthnographyFunctionalismFounders of Social TheoryPost Structural TheoryContemporary Social TheoryWorld anthropologyField anthropologyAncient GreekSocial Anthropology

Environmental StudiesEnvironment, Economy and CultureCities as Human EnvironmentsAboriginal StudiesEvolution of Biological DiversityBiological Anthropology

orientation CoursesCommunication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)Organization Theory (Portfolio)Experiential Learning (Autobiography)Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research ProjectBachelor Thesis ProjectMBM300 Thesis ProposalMBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)

Publication. Each graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public do-main or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

anthropologyIm

age:

ww

w.cc

ny.cu

ny.e

du

29

aIu

: W

Ho

WE

aR

Ew w w . a i u . e d u • C a m p u s M u n d i • # 4 6 a t l a n t i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l u n i v e r s i t y

MISSIoN: To be a higher learning institu-tion concerned about generating cultural development alternatives likely to be sustained in order to lead to a more ef-ficient administration of the world village and its environment; exerting human and community rights through diversity with the ultimate goal of the satisfaction and evolution of the world.

VISIoN: The empowerment of the indi-vidual towards the convergence of the world through a sustainable educational design based on andragogy and omniology.

Atlantic International University offers distance learning degree programs for adult learners at bachelors, masters, and doctoral level. With self paced program taken online, AIU lifts the obstacles that keep professional adults from completing their educational goals. Programs are available throughout a wide range of majors and areas of study. All of this with a philosophi-cally holistic approach towards education fitting within the balance of your life and acknowl-edging the key role each individual can play in their community, country, and the world.

While national Accreditation is common for tra-ditional U.S. institutions of higher learning utiliz-ing standard teaching methods, every country has its own standards and accrediting organiza-tions. Accreditation is a voluntary process and does not guarantee a worthy education. Rather, it means an institution has submitted its courses, programs, budget, and educational objectives for review. AIU’s Distance Learning Programs are unique, non-traditional and not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. This may be a determining factor for those individuals interested in pursuing certain disciplines requir-ing State licensing, (such as law, teaching, or medicine). It is recommended that you consider the importance of national Accreditation for your specific field or profession.

Although Atlantic International University’s individualized Distance Learning Degree Pro-grams, are distinct from traditional educational institutions, we are convinced of their value and acceptance worldwide. non-traditional programs are important because they recognize knowledge gained outside the classroom and incorporate a broader more comprehensive view of the learn-ing experience. Many great institutions are unac-credited. We invite you to compare our programs and philosophy with traditional classroom-based programs to determine which is best suited to your needs and budget.

AIU has chosen private accreditation through the Accrediting Commission Inter-national (ACI), obtained in 1999. ACI is not regulated or approved by the US Department of Education. ATLAnTIC InTERnATIOnAL UnIVERSITy IS nOT ACCREDITED By An ACCREDITInG AGEnCy RECOGnIzED By THE UnITED

STATES SECRETARy OF EDUCATIOn. note: In the U.S., many licensing authorities require accredited degrees as the basis for eligibility for licensing. In some cases, accredited colleges may not accept for transfer courses and degrees completed at unaccredited colleges, and some employers may require an accredited degree as a basis for eligibility for employment.

AIU is incorporated in the state of Hawaii. As a University based in the U.S., AIU meets all state and federal laws of the United States. There is no distinction between the programs offered through AIU and those of traditional campus based programs with regards to the following: your degree, transcript and other graduation documents from AIU follow the same standard used by all U.S. colleges and universities. AIU graduation documents can include an apostille and authentication from the U.S. Department of State to facilitate their use internationally. Authentication from the U.S. Department of State is a process that will ultimately bind a letter signed by the U.S. Secre-tary of State (permanently with a metal ring) to your graduation documents.

If a student outside the U.S. wishes to carry out a particular procedure within a country’s Department of Education regarding their degree earned at AIU, such procedures are to be carried out independently by the student. AIU respects the unique rules and regulations

of each country and does not intervene or influence the respective authorities. We

recommend prospective students who intend to carry out such procedures outside the U.S. to verify in detail the steps and requirements needed in

order to be fully informed.

The AIU Difference Mission & Vision

organizational Structure

Dr. Franklin ValcinPresident/Academic Dean

Dr. José MercadoChief Executive Officer

Dr. Ricardo GonzálezProvost

Ricardo GonzálezChief Operation Officer

Ofelia HernandezDirector of AIUClara Margalef

Dir. of Special Projects of AIUJuan Pablo Moreno

Director of OperationsPaul Applebaum

IT DirectorNadeem Awan

Chief ProgramingDr. Jack Rosenzweig

Dean of Academic AffairsPaula Vieira

Admissions ManagerDr. Edward Lambert

Academic CoordinatorDr. Ariadna Romero

Academic CoordinatorMaricela Esparza

Administrative CoordinatorJaime Rotlewicz

Admissions Coordinator

Carlos AponteTelecom. Coordinator

Rosie PerezFinance Coordinator

Linda CollazoStudent Services Coordinator

Kingsley ZeleeIT CoordinatorFelipe Gomez

Design DirectorGiovanni Castillo

Operations assistantLiliana Peñaranda

Logistics CoordinatorAmalia Aldrett

Admissions CoordinatorAlba Ochoa

Admissions CoordinatorSandra Garcia

Admissions CoordinatorVeronica Amuz

Admissions CoordinatorJunko Shimizu

Admissions CoordinatorRoberto Aldrett

Communications CoordinatorNazma Sultana

Assistant ProgrammingJhanzaib Awan

Assistant ProgrammingChris BenjaminHosting Server

Nadia GabaldonStudent Services Supervisor

It is acknowledged that the act of learning is endogenous, (from within), rather than exog-enous. This fact is the underlying rationale for “Distance Learning”, in all of the programs of-fered by AIU. The combination of the underly-ing principles of student “self instruction”, (with guidance), collaborative development of curriculum unique to each student, and flexibility of time and place of study, provides the ideal learning environment to satisfy individual needs. AIU is an institution of experiential learning and nontraditional edu-cation at a distance. There are no classrooms and attendance is not required.

fACUlTy AND STAff PAgE: www.aiu.edu/FacultyStaff.html

Vivian CalderonRegistrar Office

Daritza YslaAccounting Coordinator

Patricia C. DomenechHuman Resources

Irina IvashukAdministrative Assistant

Kimberly DiazAcademic TutorRenata Da SilvaAcademic Tutor

Lourdes PuentesAcademic TutorRina LehnhoffAcademic Tutor

Renato CifuentesAcademic Tutor

Arturo VejarAcademic Tutor

Arhely EspinozaAcademic Tutor

Luisa VillarAcademic Tutor

Cyndy DominguezAcademic TutorPaulina Garcia

Academic Assistant

Atlantic International University is accredited by the Accreditation Service for Interna-tional Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). ASIC Accreditation is an internationally renowned quality standard for colleges and universities. Visit ASIC’s Directory of Accredited Colleges and Universities. ASIC is a member of CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in

the USA, an approved accreditation body by the Ministerial Department of the Home Office in the UK, and is listed in the International Directory of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). AIU meets all state and federal laws as a degree-granting institution in the United States and the State of Hawaii. The University was legally established by corporate charter in 1998 and is in good standing.

Accreditation

30


The School of Business and Econom-ics allows aspiring and practicing professionals, managers, and entrepre-neurs in the private and public sectors to complete a self paced distance learning degree program of the highest academic standard.

The ultimate goal is to empower learners and help them take advantage of the enormous array of resources from the world environment in order to eliminate the current continuum of poverty and limitations.

Degree programs are designed for those students whose professional

The School of Social and Human Stud-ies is focused on to the development of studies which instill a core commitment to building a society based on social and economic justice and enhancing oppor-tunities for human well being.

The founding principles lie on the basic right of education as outlined in the Declaration of Human Rights. We instill in our students a sense of confidence and self reliance in their ability to access the vast opportunities available through information chan-nels, the world wide web, private, pub-lic, nonprofit, and nongovernmental

experience has been in business, marketing, administration, economics, finance and management.

Areas of study: Accounting, Advertis-ing, Banking, Business Administration, Communications, Ecommerce, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Home Economics, Human Resources, International Busi-ness, International Finance, Investing, Globalization, Marketing, Management, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Public Administrations, Sustainable Development, Public Relations, Tele-communications, Tourism, Trade.

organizations in an ever expanding global community.

Degree programs are aimed towards those whose professional life has been related to social and human behavior, with the arts, or with cultural studies.

Areas of Study: Psychology, Inter-national Affairs, Sociology, Political Sciences, Architecture, Legal Stud-ies, Public Administration, Literature and languages, Art History, Ministry, African Studies, Middle Eastern Stud-ies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies.

School of Business and Economics School of Social and Human Studies

31


The School of Science and Engineering seeks to provide dynamic, integrated, and challenging degree programs designed for those whose experience is in industrial research, scientific pro-duction, engineering and the general sciences. Our system for research and education will keep us apace with the twenty-first century reach scientific advance in an environmentally and ecologically responsible manner to al-low for the sustainability of the human population. We will foster among our students a demand for ethical behavior, an appreciation for diversity, an un-derstanding of scientific investigation,

With access to a global catalog created and maintained collectively by more than 9,000 participating institutions, AIU students have secured excellent research tools for their study programs.

The AIU online library contains over 2 billion records and over 300 million bibliographic records that are increasing day by day. The sources spanning thou-sands of years and virtually all forms of human expression. There are files of all kinds, from antique inscribed stones to e-books, form wax engravings to MP3s, DVDs and websites. In addition to the archives, the library AIU Online offers electronic access to more than 149,000 e-books, dozens of databases and more than 13 million full-text articles with pictures included. Being able to access 60 databases and 2393 periodicals with more than 18 million items, guarantees the information required to perform the assigned research project. Users will find that many files are enriched with artistic creations on the covers, indexes, re-views, summaries and other information. The records usually have information attached from important libraries. The user can quickly assess the relevance of the information and decide if it is the right source.

knowledge of design innovation, a critical appreciation for the importance of technology and technological change for the advancement of humanity.

Areas of Study: Mechanical Engineer-ing, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electri-cal Engineering, Computer Engineer-ing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math-ematics, Communications, Petroleum Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, nutrition Sci-ence, Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Sports Science, Renewable Energy, Geology, Urban Planning.

School of Science and Engineering online library Resources

32


AIU is striving to regain the significance of the concept of education, which is rooted into the Latin “educare”, meaning “to pull out”, breaking loose from the paradigm of most 21st century universities with their focus on “digging and placing information” into students’ heads rather than teaching them to think.

For AIU, the generation of “clones” that some tra-ditional universities are spreading throughout the real world is one of the most salient reasons for today’s ills. In fact, students trained at those educational institu-tions never feel a desire to “change the world” or the current status quo; instead, they adjust to the environ-ment, believe everything is fine, and are proud of it all.

IN A woRlD where knowledge and mostly informa-tion expire just like milk, we must reinvent university as a whole in which each student, as the key player, is UnIQUE within an intertwined environment.

This century’s university must generate new knowledge bits although this may entail its separation from both the administrative bureaucracy and the faculty that evolve there as well.

AIU thinks that a university should be increasingly integrated into the “real world”, society, the economy, and the holistic human being. As such, it should con-centrate on its ultimate goal, which is the student, and get him/her deeply immersed into a daily praxis of paradigm shifts, along with the Internet and research, all these being presently accessible only to a small minority of the world community.

AIU students must accomplish their self-learning mission while conceptualizing it as the core of daily life values through the type of experiences that lead

to a human being’s progress when information is con-verted into education.

The entire AIU family must think of the university as a setting that values diversity and talent in a way that trains mankind not only for the present but above all for a future that calls everyday for professionals who empower themselves in academic and profes-sional areas highly in demand in our modern society.

We shall not forget that, at AIU, students are responsible for discovering their own talents and po-tential, which they must auto-develop in such a way that the whole finish product opens up as a flower that blossoms every year more openly.

THE AIU STANCE is against the idea of the cam-pus as a getaway from day-to-day pressure since we believe reality is the best potential-enhancer ever; one truly learns through thinking, brainstorming ideas, which leads to new solutions, and ultimately the rebirth of a human being fully integrated in a sustain-able world environment. Self-learning is actualized more from within than a top-down vantage point, that is to say, to influence instead of requesting, ideas more than power. We need to create a society where solidar-ity, culture, life, not political or economic rationalism and more than techno structures, are prioritized. In short, the characteristics of AIU students and alumni remain independence, creativity, self-confidence, and ability to take risk towards new endeavors. This is about people’s worth based not on what they know but on what they do with what they know.

Read more at: aiu.edu

AIU offers educational opportunities in the USA to adults from around the world so that they can use their own potential to manage their personal, global cultural development. The foundational axis of our philosophy lies upon self-actualized knowledge and information, with no room for obsoleteness, which is embedded into a DISTAnCE LEARnInG SySTEM based on AnDRA-GOGy and OMnIOLOGy. The ultimate goal of this paradigm is to empower learners and help them take advantage of the enormous array of resources from the world environment in order to eliminate the current continuum of poverty and limitations.

This will become a crude reality with respect for, and practice of, human and community rights through experiences, investigations, practicum work, and/or examinations. Everything takes place in a setting that fosters diversity; with advisors and consultants with doctorate degrees and specializations in Human Development monitor learning processes, in addition to a worldwide web of colleagues and associations, so that they can reach the satisfaction and the progress of humanity with peace and harmony.

Contact us to get startednow, it’s possible to earn your degree in the comfort of your own home. For additional information or to see if you qualify for admissions please contact us.

Pioneer Plaza / 900 Fort Street Mall 410Honolulu, HI 96813800-993-0066 (Toll Free in US) [email protected] (Internationally) www.aiu.eduonline application: www.aiu.edu/apply3_phone.aspx

Education on the 21st century aIu service

Documents

campus - Atlantic International University · 2017-08-31 · 7 • Campus Mundi • # 46 atlantic International university Jesús García Arce Doctor of Psychology PSychology Puerto