THE KEPLER SPACE UNIVERSITY and KEPLER SPACE INSTITUTE By: Provost Bob Krone, Ph.D. 1June 2011
We Build a University Charcoal Sketch by Artist Francis de Erdeley, 1950
The Kepler Space University is imagining and sponsoring a "Peace on Earth through Space“ global research effort. The urgency of the Human Predicament and Hope of Space/Earth Peace is captured in the University's new curriculum concentrating on innovative solutions for humanity's needs. Our Academic Vision The ISS is our Teamwork and Collaboration Model
THE KEPLER SPACE UNIVERSITY Vision Leadership Resources: - People - Knowledge - Funds Ethical Management For Noble Goals On Earth & in Space
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE KEPLER SPACE UNIVERSITY? A Powerhouse Leadership Team; Paradigm shift goals; * FACULTY EXPERTIZE IN: Space, in Government, Industry, in Non-Profits, in Academic Doctoral Research, in Social Innovation, in Space Development, in Philosophy, in Theology, in Policy Sciences, in Technology, in Military Science, in Business, in Management, in International Organizations.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE KEPLER SPACE UNIVERSITY? The Kepler Space University is dedicated to winning the race between human ethics and catastrophe.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE KEPLER SPACE UNIVERSITY? Search for ideas that turn our visions into reality for the lives of humans everywhere. Strive for universal education by individual choice, not by government decree. Help public and private leadership to think clearly and rule wisely for the common good. Teach personal morality and social, political and military reconstruction. _________________________ * Our thanks to historical scholars for these views, starting with Plato.
THEORY* The Kepler Space University Earth The Kepler Space University Earth and Space Sciences Academics PRACTICE** Study Design Strategic Planning Graduate Research Governance: Space-Earth Space Sciences 21 st Century Leadership Human Behavior: Space & Society 7 Courses X 4 Units 5 Courses X 2 Units Business Plan Capitalization & Investment Operational Implementation Total = 38 Unit Program **NOTE: This is a “Business Practice Package”. Packages for other applications available. other applications available.
Policy Policy Moral Leadership Moral Leadership For What? For Whom? Public – Private? Performance Governance Values Problems Global Processes Vision Innovation Capacity to Govern Systems Historic Lessons Models Improvement Education Restructuring Power Alternatives Merit vs Opinion By Whom? For Whom? Failures Costs Ethical Values History Daily Decisions Stewardship Selecting Leaders Self Improvement Justice Evil Mephistophelean Bargains Bargains Case Studies Standards of Conduct Conduct Principles of Religion KSU Scholar Application 21 st Century Leadership 21 st Century Leadership Weaving the Future Kepler;s 16 th C.entury Planetary Model Professors Krone & Downing
The Beyond Earth Think Tank 42 Space Professional Authors 1000 Person Years of Space. Experience – Hard & Soft Sciences. A Global Brainpower Resource. Future Paradigm Change Drivers Space Resources as the solution for U.S. and Global Dilemmas. High Benefit/Cost Ratios for Investors. Universe Today picked this book as one of three “Best Space Books of 2006”. The Kepler Space University Brainpower Resource
The Albert Schweitzer Building-to-Destroying Ratio The Albert Schweitzer Building-to-Destroying Ratio If, we build toward Albert Schweitzer’s Ethical Civilization (February 1923*); And, we integrate it into Earth’s society by 2023; Then the Building-to-Destroying ratio will sustain human destiny on Earth and in space in perpetuity. Albert Schweitzer created his “Philosophy of Civilization” for the restoration and progress of civilization while serving humanity in Africa. The work was first published in His conviction that “Ethics are - the essence of civilization” will forever be valid. The Kepler Space University