The global pandemic has allowed academia to change fundamentally, and within that, there is a chance for educators to evolve. ICSB foresaw a dramatic change in the role of the “educator,” be that for entrepreneurial and small business studies or other subjects. This global reshape has led professors and lecturers to confront the barriers posed by responses to the worldwide health crisis.
Professor Hooi Den Huan of Singapore described today’s environment as R.U.D.E (rapidly changing, uncertain, dynamic, and engaging). Educators will evolve from being “bearers of information” to being R.U.D.E. In doing so, they will steer the education ship to a safe port of reflection and learning, while mastering engagement.
The Shift to Humane Entrepreneurship
We must change with the times, and I argue that this change must be centered around the care and growth of the individual. If we can engage with the principles of Humane Entrepreneurship, and in so doing, safeguard the value and potential of the human person, we will be able to adapt our methods to fit our environment more easily.
Following a conversation with Norris Krueger, the concept of the “Great Re-think” emerged—a move toward entirely reimagining and recreating universities. This transition towards Humane Entrepreneurship will guide us towards creating more accessible and inclusive programs for students, bridging exclusivity gaps and overcoming unspoken priorities.
The ICSB Educator 300
In response to our greater call as educators to provide helpful and creative solutions, ICSB is opening a new program: the ICSB Educator 300.
* Goal: A digital database of the world’s most capable high-level educators.
* Limit: The program is capped at 300 members to ensure quality management.
* Benefits: Connecting professors with top universities and providing continuing education for online, hybrid, and hyflex teaching models.
Guided by the principles of Humane Entrepreneurship, we are sure to succeed and to bring about real and essential change throughout our global community.