Changemaking (IMPACT) Faculty Profile
Dr. Eric Belokon
Discipline/Courses: Behavioral Science/Psychology
Campus: Wolfson
As a faculty, what does changemaking mean to you?
- It is the Meaning and Purpose of/for why I do what I do - My Teaching
- The Essence of Who I am
How do you define what changemaking education is to a faculty peer who's never heard the term?
- What Drives and Moves you to what you do
- What Excites and gives you Zest for what you do
- The why behind/for/of why you do what you do
Why do you consider yourself a changemaker faculty?
- Live by my personal mission: "To empower you to optimize your natural capacity in improving
the quality of your daily life and contribute to a betterment of the world."
- Serve as a guide to assist everyone with their personal enrichment endeavors/work and be a collaborator/facilitator for collective empowerment
What issues are at the center of your changemaking work?
- Human Rights/Social Justice – Dignity and Equity for All
- Peacebuilding – Harmony, Respect, and Tolerance
To be a changemaker, it is important to:
Connect to your passion, Develop Empathy, Gain Knowledge, Maintain Grit/Resilience, Practice Reflection, Take Action for Transformation.
What would you tell a faculty peer who would like to consider enhancing their teaching with a changemaking lens?
We are all Changemakers! Come Learn, Think, and Share to Make a Difference.