Brian Belcher

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  Brian commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  On Teams: Is the Burn Rate or Burnout More Dangerous?

  This is such a great perspective on the culture of social entrepreneurship.  At Santa Clara we are currently creating an "eco-system for social entreprise."  We are pooling together students (ideas) and faculty (resources) from every "silo" on campus.  I say silo because for years we have been approaching problems within the sectors that we are most comfortable.  But the problems of social injustice are multi-faceted, and thus need muti-faceted minds and solutions.  I have in a sense been able to control my level of burn-out by bringing on many passionate students from many different fields of study.  Rather then tackling the world as only a business student, I have a a group...better yet, a cooperative that is a mix of social entrepreneurs who all are working towards a common goal, focusing on their area of skill, and making it easier for everybody in the process.

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  Brian commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  Another Step Taken Towards Student Loan Reform

  There must be a moratorium until the economy gets back on its feet.  It is not "our" problem for the current state of the economy and employment environment.  At Santa Clara University, my tuition has risen each year I have attended, and that need to raise tuition is not changing now since college Endowment funds have gotten railed from the collapse of the markets.  I know as I am a member of our endowment investment team.  And don't expect tuition to follow suit if we continue into debt-ridden deflation periods.  I may be in luck to get my loans deferred as I am moving to Guatemala with a non-profit to start a Micro Bank (thesocialcapitalista.blogspot.com). But what for the average graduate?  It is near impossible to get a job in this economy outside of Ivy league material.  The government would be stepping on our heads that are currently underwater.  Obama says that the future rests with the education of its youth...well
  How about a little Resolution Trust II...

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  Brian commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  The Student Life

  How about a moratorium on all college loans! It is not "our" fault for the turmoil in the financial markets and the bleak employment environment, therefore, we should not be held underneath the water when nobody outside of the Ivy league can find a job.  My tuition at Santa Clara University has increased every year I have attended, and it will continue to do so even through debt-ridden deflation as college endowment funds have been railed by the recent economic deterioiration.  I may be lucky to get my loans deferred as I am going to Guatemala with a non-profit to start a micro bank (thesocialcapitalista.blogspot.com).  But what about the average graduate looking for employment.  We may need Resolution Trust 2 for college loans, hmm...