Christina
Bi Chen, Director
Academic Services & Learning Resources
How
does an Asian-American, Protestant feminist find happiness
at a college founded by Jesuit priests to educate Irish-Catholic
boys?
When
you follow your heart, you never know where you'll end up!
I came to Holy
Cross because, after several years in business, I realized
that I missed working in a liberal arts environment.
I wanted to work with undergraduates in a community dedicated
to educating students who would use their minds, their hearts,
and their hands to improve the world in which we all live.
Luckily, I found what I was looking for!
As Director
of Academic
Services & Learning Resources I enjoy working one-to-one
with students from all parts of the college: SPUD
volunteers, student-athletes, peer educators, and more!
One of the most satisfying parts of my job is to listen
to the dreams of students and then to help connect them
with resources and people who can help them achieve their
goals.
Student goals
are as different as each individual. For one student,
managing her time so she can be a campus leader and earn
high grades is the goal; for another student, recognizing
that he needs some extra help in a difficult class will
be a first step toward pursuing an advanced degree; for
still another student, selecting a major from the abundance
of options is the immediate goal.
As an Asian-American,
one of my passions is meeting and working with ALANA students
in a variety of ways, such as editing and publishing the
ALANA Newsflash
and participating in the Odyssey
program for 1st-year ALANA and international students.
I know how important
it is to see reflections of your own experiences and those
of your family in the college curriculum. It is also
critical for each of us to explore ideas and experiences
different from our own. Whatever your background and
interests are, I hope that you will take advantage of opportunities
to savor the richness of the curriculum, activities, and
the community that is Holy Cross.
Please accept
this invitation to visit me in Smith 214. Together,
let's find out where your heart and dreams will take
you !
~
Tina
