At the college where I teach, we often speak of preparing students to be agents of Positive Social Change and my involvement in interdisciplinary entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship are definitely examples of positive change movements within higher education that involve risk ... there is always risk when there is change.
How brave are we as we promote change initiatives aimed at increasing possibilities for transformational learning experiences? What are we willing to risk and endure to promote positive change with, and on behalf of, our students?
After watching Admiral McRaven's commencement speech from the University of Texas (where he is now Chancellor), I'm feeling pretty wimpy. I realize that I sometimes get discouraged even by just a little social discomfort when we aren't agreeing or achieving results together ... next time I feel like my work is risky or uncomfortable, I'll imagine being up to my neck in ice cold mud and start singing ...
Curious? Here is a 19 minute video about how to change the world for the better ...
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Yes, I know, this video is old (2014), but I just heard about it and it's good!
