Dr. Andrew Robinson
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Recruitment & Admissions Office - Brantford Campus
A passion for human rights
May 21/08
Dr. Andrew Robinson’s passion for the Human Rights and Human Diversity program stands out, even through the computer screen from our email correspondence.
The combined Honours program, is one of the newest additions to Laurier Brantford’s growing course offerings. Dr. Robinson feels this program will bring many new and innovative ideas, knowledge, and students to this already exciting campus, and I have to agree.
“I think it is already having the effect of strengthening, focusing, and
diversifying some of the interests and initiatives that are already reflected
on campus,” said Robinson.
He tells me more about what the program has to offer, especially with respect to the interests already evident here on campus. By the sounds of it, it’s a perfect fit.
“The idea of human rights provides a framework for students to learn and
practice how they can take their concerns about justice and make an impact on
the world,” he said, adding, “The aim is to provide students with a firm
grounding in the range of legal matters, institutions, and issues that are
shaping relations of justice and diversity.”
A dynamic program such as this could lead the way to numerous fascinating
career opportunities.
“For some, their studies will provide a solid foundation upon which to advance
human rights and respect for diversity through careers in law, journalism,
government, and non-governmental organizations,” said Robinson. “For others,
having a good understanding of issues related to rights and diversity will be
of use in the workplace in a wide range of careers including education, human
resources, health care, sales and marketing. Others still may choose to follow
the graduate school route to jobs in public policy, research, or academia.”
From my interview with Dr. Robinson, I understand why passion is so important
in an area of study like this. Not only does he care
about this program, he admires that same quality in his students, saying that
when a student is passionate about his/her area of study, that is what sets
them apart from the rest of the class.
“Students like this usually bring home the As, [and are some of the] most
exciting students to teach.”
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