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Beyond Borders: Why ‘Any Person, Any Study’ is Just the Beginning for South Asia!

by Miles Cooper
October 24, 2024
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  • Addressing the Gaps in South ⁢Asian ⁢Representation ⁢at Cornell
    • Engaging ‍Faculty on ‍Course​ Offering Challenges
    • A‌ Deeper Dive into Institutional Support
    • The Administrative Roadblocks Encountered
      • Sustained Lack Creates⁢ Student Disillusionment
      • The ​Gap Between Principle and Practice

Addressing the Gaps in South ⁢Asian ⁢Representation ⁢at Cornell

The South Asian Council (SAC) is ⁤committed ⁤to voicing the needs‌ of ​Cornell’s South Asian⁢ community, ​particularly as it pertains to an alarming shortfall ‌in courses‌ and ⁢faculty‌ dedicated to South Asian‍ studies. ‌This situation starkly contradicts the University’s guiding principle of “any person, any study.”​ Over⁤ recent years, numerous faculty members ‍instructing on topics ‍relevant to South Asia have taken sabbaticals‌ or departed Cornell for various reasons such as fellowship opportunities and retirement. Consequently, ‍this has ‌led to​ a noticeable⁢ reduction ‌in South Asian course offerings ‌and a lack of representation for students ‌within departments such as Asian ‍Studies, Government, History, Comparative Literature, and ⁤Asian American Studies. Although SAC has initiated important ⁣dialogues⁤ with ‌faculty‌ regarding these‌ concerns, discussions with administration have often faced resistance or dismissal.

Engaging ‍Faculty on ‍Course​ Offering Challenges

In our pursuit of solutions, we convened meetings with several distinguished professors from the Asian ​American Studies⁤ department: Chiara Formichi, ‍Sofia Villenas, Viranjini ‌Munasinghe, and⁣ Derek ⁣Chang. We ⁣articulated how the insufficient number​ of​ courses focused on⁤ South Asia has ‍created significant hurdles for students pursuing ‌a minor in this area. Particularly ⁣for​ those not‌ studying humanities disciplines—due to limited cross-listed options—the path⁣ toward earning this minor is exceptionally challenging. Faculty recounted their personal experiences ⁣observing a decline⁤ in‌ staff specializing in⁢ South Asia throughout ​their tenure‍ at Cornell. These ⁤interactions reaffirmed that ⁢our⁢ concerns were ‍shared by faculty members across campus.

A‌ Deeper Dive into Institutional Support

To gain more insight into our predicament regarding⁢ course offerings specific to South Asia’s ​scholarly focus areas, we held discussions ⁣with ‌Daniel Bass from the program management of the South Asia Program⁤ (SAP). While not an independent department by itself—acting instead as⁢ an interdisciplinary hub​ connecting various courses related ‍to both India and its diaspora—we found his ‍confirmation of our issues concerning coursework​ availability particularly troubling. Of ​49‌ affiliated faculty members associated with SAP, 14 ⁣are ⁣either retired or emeritus status while another 18 do not primarily focus‍ on subcontinental subjects.

Bass also revealed‍ that since​ 2009 only 60 students had graduated with a minor degree ⁢in South Asiatic studies—with zero ​graduates noted so ‍far for 2024—indicating structural barriers prevent interested students from pursuing this academic avenue despite clear interest levels.

The Administrative Roadblocks Encountered

Eagerly armed with information gathered from Dr. Bass’s ‌insights we proceeded to meet Patrizia McBride who⁢ serves ⁢as Senior Associate Dean ‍within the College of ​Arts & Sciences. Initially responsive during‌ our meeting—taking careful notes—the ensuing ⁣conversation soon showcased administrative hurdles typical within large institutions like Cornell; although ultimately⁢ decisions regarding new hires lie with​ Dean ⁣Peter Loewen’s hands her responses veered towards requiring “departmental engagement.” In ⁤response when underlining ⁣our frustrations about minimal course availability she provided examples like Professor Kaushik⁤ Basu whose expertise resides mostly outside dedicated coursework focusing specifically on narratives surrounding needs ​pertinent​ towards understanding modern-day perspectives involving ⁤people originating from this immense region.

Sustained Lack Creates⁢ Student Disillusionment

This​ disappointing interaction⁣ left five engaged student participants feeling nonplussed after raising pressing issues; time spent⁣ advocating prompted hopes exceeding mere‍ directions toward “the next person”. Misalignment between rising student enthusiasm‌ around such academic tracks‍ combined ⁢— ⁢paired alongside ongoing ​disinterest ‌perceived by⁣ upper-level administrative‍ actors‌ suggest severe institutional failure reflective detrimentally ‌amidst current curriculum​ constraints existing under Arts & Sciences jurisdiction.

The ​Gap Between Principle and Practice

Cornell continues benefiting academically courtesy its diverse pool​ willing participants yet crucial components comprising structure offered illustrate disturbing void wherein PAG plans fail proper inclusivity‌ or regard surroundings present encapsulating myriad cultural richness arising predominantly via enrollments among different backgrounds⁤ historically prevalent​ here dating well before ‌current​ receivership positions‌ started today shape future challenges against institutional introspection‌ concerning involvement⁣ which constitutes⁣ overall credibility showcasing identity thoroughly‍ realized—not merely token names⁣ set aside distinctively marked façades limited illustrations⁤ signaling intended commitments ‌economically ‌supportive depositories maximizing value beyond ​solely namesakes:

  • Establish transparency concerning hiring practices aimed ​promptly addressing gaps directly ⁤affecting relevant A&S sectors ⁣through publicly available ⁢search timelines/resource.”
  • Add wider geographic‍ views integrating differing⁤ perspectives encompassing freshmen⁤ explorations pairing sudents’ lives juxtaposed alongside traditional assignments emphasize interconnected complexities inherent multinational realities ​presented⁣ presently evolving continuously around—to demonstrate dynamic living strands presenting invaluable tools progressing ​forwards profoundly shaping knowledge easily captivating ⁤audiences extracting larger ⁢prisms illuminating stars brightly filtered out nights deepen unrepressed currents amalgamate forgetting silence rendered imm(each scholar tradition counting⁢ human ⁢significance‍ highlighted ahead.”


Participate share your thoughts connected grounds especially reaching higher education through innovation hoping engage overlooked⁣ subject⁢ lines planting fruitful conversations growing larger crops getting visions brightening understanding journeys.
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