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An Exploration in Establishing Successful International Education Partnerships

An Exploration in Establishing Successful International Education Partnerships. Aige Guo , PhD Office of Global Initiatives The University of Toledo China-US Higher Education Symposium June 15, 2011, Ni ngbo , Zhejiang, China. In this presentation --.

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An Exploration in Establishing Successful International Education Partnerships

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  1. An Exploration inEstablishing SuccessfulInternational Education Partnerships AigeGuo, PhD Office of Global Initiatives The University of Toledo China-US Higher Education Symposium June 15, 2011, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

  2. In this presentation -- • International education partnerships • Models • Challenges / Obstacles • Key components for success

  3. International Education Partnerships • International involving two or more countries different cultures, values, markets, systems, developing status, and languages • Education focusing on academic improvement (faculty and students) • Partnerships cooperation based on mutual interest and benefits

  4. Models • Degree-oriented programs (exchange programs for students) • Regulation admission with special considerations Students coming to the other campus and taking the entire curriculum after completion of degree(s) in home institutions • “2+2” or “3+1” programs Students attending the other institution about half way through study in home institutions • Short-term study with transferrable credits • Faculty Development (exchange programs for faculty) • Teaching methodology / visiting scholars • Teaching in partner institutions for established curricula • Possible to be additional to degree programs

  5. Challenges / Obstacles • Challenges MOU signed, but not much activities; well-intentioned programs not being followed through curriculum adjustment administrative changes • Obstacles language pricing international competitors

  6. Key Components • Identify needs and resources in home institutions • Find the right university and the right programs • Communicate expectations and understand regulations and requirements • Appoint a key coordinator for international programs in each institution and a key contact for each program: agreement – work – follow up • Maintain multiple programs: initiate new programs at different points of time

  7. Connecting the University to the World! Office of Global Initiatives 419.530.4483 Aige.Guo2@UToledo.Edu

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