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Jamie M. Eubanks JSU News Bureau JACKSONVILLE -- October 11, 2000 -- Dr. John Ketterer became the new Director of the International House at Jacksonville State University in July 2000. He filled this position after Dr. Grindley Curren retired. At the same time, Dr. Adrian Aveni, Director of International Programs and Services, decided to return to full-time teaching in the Sociology Department. Dr. Ketterer also accepted this position. Dr. Aveni was the founder of the International Student Organization, which is a support group for international students living on campus at JSU. He has a wealth of knowledge with international programs, but he had some big shoes to fill. Now, Dr. Ketterer wears all these hats, and he's well prepared for them. Dr. Ketterer spent 17 years in Latin American countries. There he served as superintendent of international schools. One school contained students from over 40 different nationalities who spoke six different languages," commented Dr. Ketterer. Jacksonville State University is home to over 200 international students, each with their own culture and own ideas. "These international students at JSU are bright, curious, multilingual, and adventurous," stated Dr. Ketterer. "This is why I'm so excited about working with them." International Programs and Services' motto is: "To know one another is to love one another." One of Dr. Ketterer's main goals as director is to see that more people from the student body, faculty and community realize what the International House and its programs are all about. "It's all about cultural understanding," stated Dr. Ketterer. He is also trying to set up a faculty advisory committee to help further this understanding. Other prospective programs include international outreach programs and student travel. On the other side of the coin, the international students take the positive image of JSU back to their native lands and share it with their friends, family and leaders. Also, international businesses are looking at Alabama as a place to establish their businesses. The international programs at Jacksonville State University provide a "Window on the World" to students and the community. "We have a jewel within the community here at JSU," commented Dr. Ketterer. "Our goal in International Services is to allow these international students to take this extraordinary experience back to their homes, and for us as Americans to develop a global understanding." |
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