How are organizations tied to the environment? What is the relationship between the school you attend and the city or town in which it is situated? What, if any, ethical obligations does an organization like a college or university have to the local community?
Organizations are tied to their environment because they depend on each other in order to be healthy and make progress. I participate in community musicals, and if the economy is slowing and people cannot afford to buy theatre tickets, we have to accommodate that by using fewer resources and having a smaller budget. The environment directly affects organizations.
The city of San Jose is extremely large and busy. I immediately think of the lack of parking at SJSU, and that is directly influenced by the environment and the lack of space to build more parking lots. The environment in San Jose can be noisy (with many fraternity and sorority houses nearby), and this can directly affect people who live nearby campus.
I think that San Jose State has many ethical obligations to make the city aware of. If there are changes or additions to the campus, it is the University’s responsibility to clear it with the city. I also think it would be important for students or graduates to participate in local internships or volunteer opportunities within the community.
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I agree with your assertion that students and graduates should volunteer in the community of San Jose.I'm sure that if given the opportunity and in return provided some college credit, volunteerism would be increased. Think of all of the programs that might benefit from having graduate and close to graduating seniors from SJSU working in positions that help the community. Senior centers, youth groups, neighborhood groups, action committees, health care facilities. Practical experience would be gained in the simple act of caring. Caring for the community and caring for another human being. How wonderful would the arrangement be, if groups in need could count on energetic, and intelligent SJSU students to come to their support. Just think about the electives (units) you might not have to squander away.
I like your point on the parking issue. The campus is expanding so much and there is limited parking for everyone. I'm glad that I live a couple of blocks away from school now so I can ride my bike in shorter time than when I drive a car. Its weird. I can't believe I can get to class quicker than when I drive and find parking. I used to live in Campbell and I used the park and ride. Sometimes traffic on seventh street would be terrible that it took forever for the bus to get to where I needed it to stop. I sometimes got to the park and ride almost an hour early to make to class on time.
Hi Lady! In what other ways do you think SJSU has an obligation to the community? What could SJSU do to better the immediate surrounding area? :)
Great use of SJSU and its HORRID parking situation when explaining environmental factors at school. The social environment of San Jose, combined with the geographic environment of the immediate area surrounding SJSU does not leave much leeway at all for student parking...an environmental factor the organization surely had their hands tied on. I also could not agree with you more that students should work within the community...but as a full time worker who also has a weekend job and is a full time student and parent the thought of additional community service requirements makes me shiver. Perhaps 3-6 field study units for credit as a major requirement might be a better option?
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