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Academic Exchange Quarterly
ISSN 1096-1453
Volume 23, Issue 4 Winter 2019
Welcome to the Winter 2019 edition of Academic Exchange Quarterly Editorial: Generations  a handful of colleagues strongly believed that this quarterly will become eventually a special place dedicated to the presentation of research, methods, pedagogical theories, and ideas leading to effective instruction and learning regardless of level or subject. Two decades later, 2020, results surpassed expectations, detailed in Fall 2019 editorial: Upholding the common good As we see it now, AEQ achieved success because editorial staff and authors considered work a privilege, and subscribers and readers appreciated AEQ integrity and originality. Work ethics and reliability were important to all. Today, we belong to generation known as Traditionalists, often referred to as Silent. Why the label "silent"? Born between 1920s and 1940s, we grew up during lean times, including the Great Depression and/or World War II. More often than not, we utilized our talents for the greater good of the public, worked hard and kept quiet. Generally Traditionalists have retired already from full time employment, preferring volunteering to remain useful to their community, college, church, professional organization. Some professors turned to projects such as writing books or memoir. Few born in 1940s, to stay involved in their field, continue submitting articles e.g. to Academic Exchange Quarterly. Sorry to say, looks like we have lost contact with those born in 1920s and 1930s, and definitely with authors labelled Greatest and Interbellum Generations. One wonders whether they continue to have contact with their college library. At a risk to be accused of self interest, we ask younger generations (Baby Boomers, Millennials, Centennials) to make print copies of AEQ available in their library, especially starting with 2020 issue - having FREE 100+ page insert RIG-BEEM-W - workbook suitable for individuals facing dementia or one caring for someone with dementia. Wouldn't you agree that while upholding the common good - sharing and caring for others is beneficial to the giver as well as the recipient? When answer is YES, donate AEQ annual subscription to your library or give one to a colleague from older generation (Greatest or Interbellum). Generations go by - AEQ integrity and originality continues to thrive as detailed in Fall 2019 editorial. Steve S. Pec, Editor and/or Publisher since 1997 PS Do you have a story to tell?. Share yours and/or a colleagues retirement story with us, Email: 
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