The update(Asanteni Sana!)
| dc.contributor.author | Tangaza University College | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-05-02T09:25:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-05-02T09:25:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A s I come to the end of nearly five years as Principal of Tangaza, I am first of all filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. To be able to dedicate yourself to a cause greater than yourself is one of life’s greatest blessings, and I am deeply grateful to the Board of Trustees for having giving me such an opportunity. I am also thankful to the Governing Council and my administration team, especially the Deputy Principal Academic (Dr. Beatrice Churu), the Deputy Principal Student Life (Dr. Andrew Lujuo), the School of Theology Dean and all of the Directors. Like- wise, we wouldn’t have accomplished anything had it not been for the middle management and other staff, the lecturers, the superiors and formators, and of course the students themselves. I want to say “thank you” to each and every member of the Tangaza family, and I am confident that you will continue to offer the same support and encouragement to our successors, the new VC and DVC Academic. I began in August 2012 with the reassurance that my term would likely be uneventful, since we were not expecting any big changes or crises. The BOT just told me to focus especially on promoting the unity of Tangaza. So I did my best during my first year to meet as many Tangaza family members as possible and to be present at every Tangaza gathering in every Tangaza institute, whenever I could. In November 2013, however, everything changed when the Commission for University Education (CUE) gave us an ultimatum, either to apply for a university char- ter or else to hand over Tangaza to become a campus of CUEA. The Board of Trustees chose the charter path, and since that moment the process of transition to university status has become nearly all-consuming. I am grateful to the Transition Coordinator (Dr. Joseph Mwangi) and the Transition Committee for their tireless work. Even the failed merger negotiations with Marist were a blessing in their own way, because Tangaza and the Marist International University College got to know and understand themselves and each other much better in the process. At the same time, I recognize my many shortcomings as Principal and I apologize to anyone whom I might have disappointed during the past five years. Thanks to the combined efforts of so many of you, many positive changes occurred. But of course we never manage to achieve all that we hope for. The biggest disappointment is that, despite our best efforts, we have not yet obtained the university harter. As I prepare to step down, I have often joked that I feel a bit like Moses on Mount Nebo, able to see the Promised Land close at hand but not allowed to lead the people into it. Still, I truly believe that the charter will come soon. Finally, I feel honoured to have served Tangaza as a member of the Discalced Carmelites. We are not the largest or most influential among the 22 corporate member congregations, but we are proud that you have entrusted our members, including myself, with various roles of service to the college. Our friars hope to continue as lecturers, student leaders, and sponsors of the Institute of Spirituality and Religious Formation for many years to come. Meanwhile, I will be taking a sabbatical for some months. My provincial has not yet said where he will assign me afterwards. But whether I continue in some other capacity at Tangaza or return to the USA, Tangaza will al- ways be in my thoughts and prayers. I truly believe that Tan- gaza is a work of God, and that therefore it will continue to go from good to better in the years ahead. Asanteni sana to the extended Tangaza family, and may God bless you all! | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12342/927 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Tangaza University College | en_US |
| dc.subject | Thank You | en_US |
| dc.subject | Graduation Day 2017 | en_US |
| dc.subject | Empowering to Become Holistic Transformers | en_US |
| dc.subject | Graduation in CUEA | en_US |
| dc.subject | Sustainable Peace and Security | en_US |
| dc.subject | Stages of Learning | en_US |
| dc.title | The update(Asanteni Sana!) | en_US |