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Peace Corps executive, Education alumnus returns to speak on campus

Jihn_Paul October 2006

Dr. Kyo "Paul" Jhin '71, director of the Office of Planning, Policy and Analysis for Peace Corps, will return to his alma mater on October 23, 2006 to speak to students regarding:

History of the Peace Corps including the Agency's mission and goals established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961
Current activities of the 8,000 Peace Corps Volunteers worldwide
Opportunities and challenges for the Auburn University students to serve in the Peace Corps

Jhin is the Peace Corps' liaison to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. His office provides the agency with statistical reports about Peace Corps volunteers, country status reports and updates to the volunteer handbook.

Prior to joining the Peace Corps, Jhin served as the director of the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Los Angeles and served as commissioner of the California Postsecondary Education Commission. He has also served as executive assistant to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, where he worked as a personal advisor and consultant to the Secretary on the formulation of broad department polices and the implementation of Department of Veterans Affairs programs. From 1983 to 1990, Jhin served as assistant superintendent for Educational Technology in the District of Columbia Public School system. He earned his doctorate in mathematics education from AU's College of Education.

Jhin's many achievements have been recognized at the national level and he has numerous significant honors including "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges". He also received "Kukmin-Hunchang Dongpaik-Chang", highest civilian award from the Korean government. He was named "Alabama's Outstanding Young Educator of the Year" by the Alabama Jaycees. He also received the prestigious "Distinguished Service Award" from the Federal Council of Asian Pacific Americans.

The Peace Corps is celebrating a 45-year legacy of service at home and abroad, and a 30-year high for Volunteers in the field. Since 1961, more than 182,000 Volunteers have helped promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of the 138 countries where volunteers have served. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment.

Students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to join Dr. Jhin Monday October 23, 2006, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in 217 Foy Student Union. Refreshments will be served following the lecture.

View Dr. Jhin's campus-wide lecture online

Last Updated: May 12, 2011