The Changes

Ian Soutar of UVic talks about successful placement of fourth year engineering students into industrial engineer projects

Monday, February 5 I hosted the second meeting for our Inspired Business meeting. Our membership increased by one and we began the meeting with a reminder for us all by each member stating their reason for participating in the group. The responses included

• to build community
• to make a difference
• to live life more authentically in the business arena
• to be inspired and supported in business
• to help each other succeed

Prior to the meeting I had given much thought to what must happen to keep building upon the momentum of our intention - the reason for this group's being. Having already communicated the principle Success Breeds Success in the initial communication and meeting, sinking this principle in our group dynamic in order to build on the momentum took priority.

I would like to change how we educate people in school.

 I am a third year university student who  is concerned with how students are taught at all levels of the education system.

I do not agree with the labels we use (such as learning disabled or gifted etc.) to give students an education that meets their needs. I am interested in getting programs such as mentorships going with the aim of enriching education regardless of labels.