I think the coolest thing that Gold talked about in his essay about Mayo was the non-existant discrimination. At Mayo’s normal college everyone was welcome no matter what. Mayo also had what i consider as the best teaching ideas. The Yale professors that were descibed in the essay weren’t the kind of teacher that someone like me needs. In order for me to learn I need to be able to grasp the information and put it to use, not just simply memorizing the information that the teacher lectures on.
I also thought it was cool how Mayo made his normal college so well rounded with cirricular and extra-cirricular alike, but the extra-cirricular activities were also sources of learning, and everyone was involved in one way or another.
It was really interesting to read about how our university was created and how much it is still imitated in Mayo’s example today. I really enjoy the close community of the college and how involved the instructors, students and community are involved with the college. It creates a wonderful learning environment, and an enjoyable time for everyone involved, in most cases anyway. 
I also love how Mayo left a fine line between Curricular and Extra-Curricular activites. It seems it would engage students more.
By: jreynolds2 on September 21, 2009
at 6:37 pm
I agree with your journal! It is amazing that Mayo’s influence is still so noticeable today at Commerce. I also liked your addition of the community being involved with the students. This is so true in many cases here at Commerce. So many businesses reach out to students, and so many organizations are there to support us! Without the community involvement, this university would not be as successful.
By: haleymull on September 22, 2009
at 4:53 am
I agree!
By: shannoncarter on September 24, 2009
at 12:56 am