Too often we come to rely upon the experts who teach our classes for knowledge of a discipline rather than the experiences and knowledge of the students who add value to our own understanding. As we begin our first day of class, I must reflect back upon previous sections of this class and give them credit for their enlightenment. I am not the same person I was four years ago - I have learned from the collective wisdom of the students. Current students will benefit greatly from the previous groups. It is my hope that this forum will allow students to share their individual insights, reflections, and knowledge with each other, friends, family, and other interested parties.
