The shootings at Virginai Tech has the education community reassessing their institution's readiness to deal with a variety of scenarios. It is thought, too, that a more compassionate, caring community that better engages to address social issues, including mental health treatment, may play a role in a better future for us all. At Virginia Tech they have launched a response that is both along these lines and in remembrance of those who have fallen:
..::VT ENGAGE::.. ......Remember - Serve - Learn...... Imagine the power of 600,000+ hours of community service performed by the Virginia Tech community and supporters of Virginia Tech to honor those lost April 16 and the commitment to service they demonstrated within their communities worldwide. We invite everyone to become "engaged" in the university motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
The purpose of VT-ENGAGE is to join university and community through service. Members of the university community, Virginia Tech alumni, and family and friends of Virginia Tech are asked to commit and complete at least 10 hours of community service by the end of the spring 2008 semester.
Personally, I believe in this. Would it be appropriate for JCCC to step up in an effort similar to this? For those of us who don't have a lot of money, we can give our service for a better tomorrow. I'm looking for feedback on how best to or even if to proceed.
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