An outgrowth of an International Consultation on Women in Higher Education sponsored by the Women’s Division

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April 2004

• Two Major Emphases to be Realized in 2004 
  Frequently, education is cited as an important aspect of creating a better society. Our faith legacy is rich in appreciation for the value of education. We acknowledge Jesus, who created a learning community of disciplined followers, as the master teacher. John Wesley recognized education as important for both leaders and people at low levels of society without rank or privileges.
  Source: Women's Division
  More about: Women |  World |
  Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
  
  
• Relationship Between Two Schools Arises From Consultation 
  We are delighted to share with you the following account of a series of reciprocal linkages, as told by a Consultation participant.
  Source: Women's Division
  More about: Education |  China |
  Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
  
  
• Dr. Shu Li Named President Of Fujian Hwa Nan Women’s College 
  The new president of Fujian Hwa Nan Women’s College, Fuzhou, China, is Dr. Shu Li. He holds a B.E. in engineering, an M.Ed. in industrial psychology, a Ph.D. in psychology, and a postgraduate Diploma of Teaching in Higher Education.
  Source: Women's Division
  More about: Education |  China |
  Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
  
  
• Women’s Division Staff Change 
  Joyce D. Sohl will retire on July 31, 2004, and a new deputy general secretary of the Women’s Division, General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, will assume office on August 1, 2004.
  Source: Women's Division
  More about: GBGM news |  World |
  Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
  
  
• Upcoming International Higher Education Opportunities 
  An exchange of faculty members, students, or administrators may be pos- sible with support from both the sending and receiving institutions and the Women’s Division for five selected institutions per year. Exchanges are in discussion and development among Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea; Hiroshima Jogakuin University, Hiroshima, Japan; and Methodist University of Piracicaba, Sáo Paolo, Brazil.
  Source: Women's Division
  More about: Education |  Brazil | Japan | Korea |
  Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
  
  
• Announcement 
  Six collegiate mission institutions in the United States are now part of the Women in Higher Education global network:
  Source: Women's Division
  More about: Education |  United States |
  Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
  
  

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